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The '''Type-38 Anti-Aircraft Cannon''' ('''T-38 AAC'''), nicknamed the '''Tyrant''', is a large anti-artillery emplacement firing devastating bolts of superheated [[plasma]] at high velocities.<ref name="spear">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Tip of the Spear]]''</ref> The Tyrant can engage atmospheric craft in the air defense role and may also target starships in-orbit for planetary defense.<ref name="GL184">'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 184''</ref> Manufactured at the [[Assembly Forges]], the Type-38 has been employed in the military forces of the former [[Covenant]], its [[Covenant remnants|remnants]], and even in the service of the [[human]] [[Venezian militia]].<ref name="SA M23">'''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''', ''[[Mission 23: Infiltration of the Cult Leader's Base|Infiltration of the Cult Leader's Base]]''</ref> | |||
== History == | |||
==History== | |||
Several Type-38's were used by Covenant forces during the [[Fall of Reach]]. At least two guns were deployed at [[Battle at Szurdok Ridge|Szurdok Ridge]] on August 12th, 2552. Both emplacements were dispatched quickly by [[NOBLE Team]].<ref name="spear"/> Two more were seen defending [[SWORD Base]] overlooking [[Airview Base]] after the Covenant had secured the area; both of these guns were similarly destroyed by NOBLE team member [[SPARTAN-B312]].<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[The Package (level)|The Package]]''</ref> | Several Type-38's were used by Covenant forces during the [[Fall of Reach]]. At least two guns were deployed at [[Battle at Szurdok Ridge|Szurdok Ridge]] on August 12th, 2552. Both emplacements were dispatched quickly by [[NOBLE Team]].<ref name="spear"/> Two more were seen defending [[SWORD Base]] overlooking [[Airview Base]] after the Covenant had secured the area; both of these guns were similarly destroyed by NOBLE team member [[SPARTAN-B312]].<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[The Package (level)|The Package]]''</ref> | ||
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During the [[Battle of Ealen IV]], [[Paul DeMarco]] and his fellow [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartans]] of [[Fireteam Bailey]] captured a Tyrant to cover the escape of a delegation of [[human]], [[Jiralhanae]], and [[Sangheili]] leaders.<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''Issue 3''</ref> | During the [[Battle of Ealen IV]], [[Paul DeMarco]] and his fellow [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartans]] of [[Fireteam Bailey]] captured a Tyrant to cover the escape of a delegation of [[human]], [[Jiralhanae]], and [[Sangheili]] leaders.<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''Issue 3''</ref> | ||
==Design== | == Design == | ||
The T-38 AAC differs considerably from the more sleek [[Type-27 Mantis]]. It is significantly heavier in construction, and as such is more difficult to transport and deploy, though its firepower is generally considered to make up for these disadvantages.<ref name="vis"/> The weapon is able to fire three bolts in a rapid succession before cooling down. Unlike the unprotected observation balconies of the Type-27 cannon, the Type-38's heavy base structure effectively doubles as a covered defensible fortification.<ref name="vis"/> The base structure has two levels, with a small command center on the first level, with sloped ramps leading to the second level which serves as an observation platform. | The T-38 AAC differs considerably from the more sleek [[Type-27 Mantis]]. It is significantly heavier in construction, and as such is more difficult to transport and deploy, though its firepower is generally considered to make up for these disadvantages.<ref name="vis"/> The weapon is able to fire three bolts in a rapid succession before cooling down. Unlike the unprotected observation balconies of the Type-27 cannon, the Type-38's heavy base structure effectively doubles as a covered defensible fortification.<ref name="vis"/> The base structure has two levels, with a small command center on the first level, with sloped ramps leading to the second level which serves as an observation platform. | ||
Each time the cannon fires, a bolt of plasma is generated in the core and fired up into the gun.<ref name="spear"/> The gun's vulnerable [[pinch fusion reactor]] is encased in a shielded power core in the center of the base structure. Destroying this will cause the gun to explode. Alternatively, the back of the cannon is fatally vulnerable to heavy weapons fire, such as the [[M808 Scorpion]]'s 90mm main gun or the [[Type-26 Wraith]]'s [[plasma mortar]]. To prevent this, the Covenant will assign a detachment of infantry and armored vehicles around the battery. | Each time the cannon fires, a bolt of plasma is generated in the core and fired up into the gun.<ref name="spear"/> The gun's vulnerable [[pinch fusion reactor]] is encased in a shielded power core in the center of the base structure. Destroying this will cause the gun to explode. Alternatively, the back of the cannon is fatally vulnerable to heavy weapons fire, such as the [[M808 Scorpion]]'s 90mm main gun or the [[Type-26 Wraith]]'s [[plasma mortar]]. To prevent this, the Covenant will assign a detachment of infantry and armored vehicles around the battery. | ||
==Gallery== | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HR-T38TyrantPlasmaCannonAA.png|The Type-38 "Tyrant" AA Plasma Cannon, with infantry guards around its base. | File:HR-T38TyrantPlasmaCannonAA.png|The Type-38 "Tyrant" AA Plasma Cannon, with infantry guards around its base. | ||
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==List of appearances== | == List of appearances == | ||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}} | * ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'' | * ''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' | * ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | * ''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'' | * ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'' | ||
==Sources== | == Sources == | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||