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[[File:HW-Turret Progression.png|thumb|500px|The light model (left), medium model (middle), and heavy model (right) of the 2531 | [[File:HW-Turret Progression.png|thumb|500px|The light model (left), medium model (middle), and heavy model (right) of the 2531 M5 Talos.]] | ||
The '''base turret''' is | The '''M5 Talos Weapon Station''',{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=183}}, colloquially referred to simply as the "'''base turret'''", is an automated stationary weapons platform used by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. One of several automated turrets in UNSC service, the emplacement's standard armament is the [[M202 XP machine gun]].{{Ref/Site|Id=cs|D=11|M=4|Y=2010|URL=http://www.halowars.com/GameInfo/firebase.aspx#Turret|Site=Official Halo Wars Community Site|Page=Game Info - UNSC Firebase|LocalArchive=Archive:Halowars.com/UNSC#Turret}} While usually deployed mounted atop specialised mounting towers, the Talos is specifically only the targeting and aiming module at the top of the tower which mounts the weapon systems being fired.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
==Design details== | ==Overview== | ||
===Design details=== | |||
[[File:HW2 BaseTurret.png|thumb|250px|right|The 2559-era base turret on [[Installation 00]].]] | [[File:HW2 BaseTurret.png|thumb|250px|right|The 2559-era base turret on [[Installation 00]].]] | ||
The Talos is a fairly modular weapons platform, capable of targeting and firing on enemy targets automatically or via manned use of a remote [[UNSC battle network|battle network]] uplink. The system can be mounted on a large variety of towers and mounting platforms, and accepts a variety of weapon systems for differing roles.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} They are generally used as part of the defensive network for UNSC [[Firebase|prefabricated firebases]], which typically have power and control hookups arranged for up to four Talos systems. Their use is the relic of an abandoned defence-in-depth doctrine used by the UNSC and abandoned as the [[Human-Covenant War]] ground on, destroying much of humanity's armed forces and industrial centres.{{Ref/Game|Id=phoenix|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Turret}} | |||
== | ===Armaments=== | ||
Talos weapon stations are capable of fitting a wide variety of weapons, depending on intended use. The most standard loadout is a pair of [[M202 XP machine gun]]s, though this can be upgraded to three or four M202s or even [[M41 Vulcan]]s as needed.{{Ref/Book|Halo Wars: Official Prima Strategy Guide|Page=30-32}}{{Ref/Reuse|cs}} For anti-infantry defence, the turrets can be upgraded with a [[KG Mark 34 flame mortar]] or up to four unidentified rotary cannons, or a pair of [[M66 light railgun]]s and [[Anaconda surface-to-air missile|Anaconda SAM]] launchers for anti-vehicle and anti-air defence, respectively. | |||
The culmination of the Talos' power comes in the form of a mount for the [[M4131 rapid-fire howitzer]], turning the turret into a 152mm heavy artillery system for long-ranged ground defense roles{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=141}} This configuration is known as the "[[siege turret]]"..{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
==Base variants== | |||
Talos turrets are capable of being mounted on a huge variety of mountings and platforms. These include specially-designed towers constructed underneath a firebase or starship hull, a [[dropship]]-portable tower for rapid field deployment and even use inside a starship. | |||
===2531-era model=== | ===2531-era model=== | ||
This version of the base turret was in use by at least [[2531]]. It was used by the forces of the UNSC ''Spirit of Fire'' in the battles of [[Harvest]], [[Arcadia]] and [[Trove]], wherein it was deployed in the "pod" [[Firebase]]s deployed by [[D20 Heron]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|HW}} These turrets were assembled in the underground section of the firebase before being deployed into one of the four available slots. Ammunition is stored under the turret, providing a steady supply for the weapon mounted on its 360-degree traversal mount. When a 2531-model base turret sustains too much damage, the structure explodes, but the turret slot remains intact, allowing the base to assemble and deploy another base turret.{{Ref/Reuse|cs}} These turrets were also employed by [[Unidentified insurrectionist group|unidentified]] [[Insurrectionist]] forces on Arcadia and Harvest. These turrets operated similarly to the light UNSC model, but possess maroon-colored plates over the UNSC green and have much weaker armor.{{Ref/Game|Id=HW|HW|Base turret in-game unit}} | This version of the base turret was in use by at least [[2531]]. It was used by the forces of the UNSC ''Spirit of Fire'' in the battles of [[Harvest]], [[Arcadia]] and [[Trove]], wherein it was deployed in the "pod" [[Firebase]]s deployed by [[D20 Heron]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|HW}} These turrets were assembled in the underground section of the firebase before being deployed into one of the four available slots. Ammunition is stored under the turret, providing a steady supply for the weapon mounted on its 360-degree traversal mount. When a 2531-model base turret sustains too much damage, the structure explodes, but the turret slot remains intact, allowing the base to assemble and deploy another base turret.{{Ref/Reuse|cs}} These turrets were also employed by [[Unidentified insurrectionist group|unidentified]] [[Insurrectionist]] forces on Arcadia and Harvest. These turrets operated similarly to the light UNSC model, but possess maroon-colored plates over the UNSC green and have much weaker armor.{{Ref/Game|Id=HW|HW|Base turret in-game unit}} | ||
Base turrets are also equipped on starships. The {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} features at least 15 base turrets on its hull, though their use is limited to repelling boarders rather than naval engagement.{{Ref/Level|HW|Cleansing}} At least one of a weaker variant was mounted within the ''[[Pilgrims' Pride]]'', and was destroyed by Spartan-IV [[Anthony Madsen]] during the skirmish onboard.{{Ref/Comic| | Base turrets are also equipped on starships. The {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} features at least 15 base turrets on its hull, though their use is limited to repelling boarders rather than naval engagement.{{Ref/Level|HW|Cleansing}} At least one of a weaker variant was mounted within the ''[[Pilgrims' Pride]]'', and was destroyed by Spartan-IV [[Anthony Madsen]] during the skirmish onboard.{{Ref/Comic|Esc|Issue=4}} | ||
Three versions of this base turret are fielded, each of which has progressively heavier armor and armament. The light model features only one M202, whereas the medium variant mounts two M202s, and the heavy variant has four [[M41 Vulcan]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|cs}} | Three versions of this base turret are fielded, each of which has progressively heavier armor and armament. The light model features only one M202, whereas the medium variant mounts two M202s, and the heavy variant has four [[M41 Vulcan]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|cs}} | ||