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[[File:Halo3-Valhalla-ManCannon.jpg | [[File:Halo3-Valhalla-ManCannon.jpg|thumb|300px|A man cannon on [[Valhalla]].]] | ||
A '''man cannon''', more formally referred to as a '''conveyor lift''',<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Midnight]]'' ([[Cortana]]: ''"Conveyor lift, end of the ramp. If we time it right, our momentum should carry us through the low gravity."'')</ref> is a device that launches an individual or object through the air over a long distance.<ref name="h3">'''Halo 3'''</ref> In the case of [[human]]-built man cannons, this is typically accomplished by means of some form of air vent or jet thruster, whereas [[Forerunner]] or [[Covenant]] man cannons commonly employ more sophisticated technology, such as [[anti-gravity technology|anti-gravity emitters]] similar to that used in [[gravity lift]]s. | A '''man cannon''', more formally referred to as a '''conveyor lift''',<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Midnight]]'' ([[Cortana]]: ''"Conveyor lift, end of the ramp. If we time it right, our momentum should carry us through the low gravity."'')</ref> is a device that launches an individual or object through the air over a long distance.<ref name="h3">'''Halo 3'''</ref> In the case of [[human]]-built man cannons, this is typically accomplished by means of some form of air vent or jet thruster, whereas [[Forerunner]] or [[Covenant]] man cannons commonly employ more sophisticated technology, such as [[anti-gravity technology|anti-gravity emitters]] similar to that used in [[gravity lift]]s. | ||
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== Placeable Man Cannon == | == Placeable Man Cannon == | ||
The man cannon has only appeared in ''Halo 3'' as an environmental feature in 4 maps so far, but a placeable version of the man cannon can be placed manually in [[Forge]] on [[Rat's Nest]], [[ | The man cannon has only appeared in ''Halo 3'' as an environmental feature in 4 maps so far, but a placeable version of the man cannon can be placed manually in [[Forge]] on [[Rat's Nest]], [[Foundry]], [[Standoff]], [[Avalanche]], [[Cold Storage]], [[Sandbox]], [[Longshore]] and [[Citadel]], although in other maps a grav lift could be used to similar effect, albeit not as powerful or directional. | ||
This placeable version produces roughly the same amount of motive force, but can be placed anywhere on the map and in any position. This gives users great creative potential when using the man cannon in Forge that can be utilized to produce maps with better gameplay than would otherwise be possible. The man cannon is also an object which is immovable during normal gameplay after being placed in Forge. Unlike the small [[portable gravity lift]], the man cannon cannot be destroyed. Until ''Halo 4'', all placeable man cannons were Covenant ones, but ''Halo 4'' features human-made man cannons. | This placeable version produces roughly the same amount of motive force, but can be placed anywhere on the map and in any position. This gives users great creative potential when using the man cannon in Forge that can be utilized to produce maps with better gameplay than would otherwise be possible. The man cannon is also an object which is immovable during normal gameplay after being placed in Forge. Unlike the small [[portable gravity lift]], the man cannon cannot be destroyed. Until ''Halo 4'', all placeable man cannons were Covenant ones, but ''Halo 4'' features human-made man cannons. | ||
== Tactics == | == Tactics == | ||
*The main man cannon on [[Valhalla]] has a 'landing zone' roughly the size of an [[Elephant|'Elephant' ]], but a good player will quickly see where his opponent is about to land. This makes it harder to pinpoint where the player will land, although on some maps such as [[Narrows]], the LZ is considerably smaller to the point that you can place a [[Trip Mine]] to much effect. | *The main man cannon on [[Valhalla]] has a 'landing zone' roughly the size of an [[Elephant|'Elephant']], but a good player will quickly see where his opponent is about to land. This makes it harder to pinpoint where the player will land, although on some maps such as [[Narrows]], the LZ is considerably smaller to the point that you can place a [[Trip Mine]] to much effect. | ||
*Throwing a grenade (Plasma Grenades work best) or [[Power Drain]] into the Man Cannon can sometimes be effective against opponents within range. | *Throwing a grenade (Plasma Grenades work best) or [[Power Drain]] into the Man Cannon can sometimes be effective against opponents within range. | ||
*You can improve the distance of your Man Cannon jump by pressing the jump button as you land. Some of the momentum left from your launch will transfer and allow you to leap farther. This is best accomplished by walking directly into the center of the Man Cannon you are using and mashing the jump button as you land. This will give you several smaller jumps until you return to normal speed. Jumping into the mancannon usually does not give you as much forward momentum, so it will not work. This trick is useful on [[Valhalla]] when getting the [[Spartan Laser]]. You can jump all the way across the river on the Lake Base side, or past the large rock on the Waterfall Base side. | *You can improve the distance of your Man Cannon jump by pressing the jump button as you land. Some of the momentum left from your launch will transfer and allow you to leap farther. This is best accomplished by walking directly into the center of the Man Cannon you are using and mashing the jump button as you land. This will give you several smaller jumps until you return to normal speed. Jumping into the mancannon usually does not give you as much forward momentum, so it will not work. This trick is useful on [[Valhalla]] when getting the [[Spartan Laser]]. You can jump all the way across the river on the Lake Base side, or past the large rock on the Waterfall Base side. | ||
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* Throwing [[Bubble Shield]]s into the Man Cannons is an effective way to protect your flag carrier in the air, and while waiting for a Hornet or other transport to arrive. | * Throwing [[Bubble Shield]]s into the Man Cannons is an effective way to protect your flag carrier in the air, and while waiting for a Hornet or other transport to arrive. | ||
* Explosive objects, such as [[Fusion Coils]], will almost always explode upon impact of landing after being launched from a Man Cannon. Doing this can basically give your team a sort of improvised mortar (particularly in Valhalla in Custom games). | * Explosive objects, such as [[Fusion Coils]], will almost always explode upon impact of landing after being launched from a Man Cannon. Doing this can basically give your team a sort of improvised mortar (particularly in Valhalla in Custom games). | ||
*In Valhalla, it is useful to fly a | *In Valhalla, it is useful to fly a {{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}} into a Man Cannon while simultaneously activating the boost. This will send the Ghost completely across the map, albeit somewhat beat up or completely destroyed upon impact of landing. | ||
*Though it requires amazing timing and a degree of luck, it is possible to [[hijack]] an incoming enemy [[Banshee]] or [[Hornet]], preferably from the side of the vehicle. This action can easily turn the tide of a game. But note that this is nearly impossible if you attempt to hijack head-on, as the speed which you are moving can easily get you splattered. | *Though it requires amazing timing and a degree of luck, it is possible to [[hijack]] an incoming enemy [[Banshee]] or [[Hornet]], preferably from the side of the vehicle. This action can easily turn the tide of a game. But note that this is nearly impossible if you attempt to hijack head-on, as the speed which you are moving can easily get you splattered. | ||
*In CTF games on Valhalla, the man-cannon is an essential tool, that can get your player with the flag almost halfway across the map. | *In CTF games on Valhalla, the man-cannon is an essential tool, that can get your player with the flag almost halfway across the map. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The Man Cannons placed in [[Valhalla]] and [[Narrows]] can be shut down if you use the map [[ | *The Man Cannons placed in [[Valhalla]] and [[Narrows]] can be shut down if you use the map [[Overload glitch (Halo 3)|Overload Glitch]]. This makes it a lot easier to place objects such as [[spawn point]]s, [[grenade]]s and [[teleporter]]s close to or even on the Man Cannon. If the round or game is ended the map is no longer overloaded and thus, activates the Man Cannons again. | ||
*Using the Man Cannon to throw large objects can be fatal to opponents. Doing ten straight kills this way without dying, strangely, will award the player the [[Vehicular Manslaughter]] medal. | *Using the Man Cannon to throw large objects can be fatal to opponents. Doing ten straight kills this way without dying, strangely, will award the player the [[Vehicular Manslaughter]] medal. | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Flying mongoose.jpg|A [[Mongoose]] launched by a man cannon. | File:Flying mongoose.jpg|A [[Mongoose]] launched by a man cannon. | ||
File:HR_CovenantManCannons_Forge.png|Covenant man cannons of varying strengths on [[Forge World]] in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. | |||
File:Halo4-ManCannon-CloseupDetail.jpg|Detail closeup of human-made man cannon in ''Halo 4''. | File:Halo4-ManCannon-CloseupDetail.jpg|Detail closeup of human-made man cannon in ''Halo 4''. | ||
File:Halo4-ManCannon-01.jpg|One view of a man cannon in ''Halo 4''. | File:Halo4-ManCannon-01.jpg|One view of a man cannon in ''Halo 4''. | ||
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File:H4 Ragnarok-3.jpg|Forerunner-made man cannons on [[Ragnarok]]. | File:H4 Ragnarok-3.jpg|Forerunner-made man cannons on [[Ragnarok]]. | ||
File:H4-Haven-ManCannon.jpg|A Man Cannon on [[Haven]]. | File:H4-Haven-ManCannon.jpg|A Man Cannon on [[Haven]]. | ||
File:H4-Concept-Forerunner- | File:H4-Concept-Forerunner-Man-Cannon.jpg|Concept art of one type of Forerunner man cannon. | ||
File:H5G-Forerunner man cannon.png|A Forerunner man cannon in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | File:H5G-Forerunner man cannon.png|A Forerunner man cannon in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | ||
File:HINF Concept UNSCManCannon.jpg|Concept art of a UNSC man cannon in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. | |||
File:HINF Banished Man Cannon.png|A [[Banished]] man cannon at [[Riven Gate (location)|Riven Gate]] in ''Halo Infinite''. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | *''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | |||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Gravity conveyor]] | *[[Gravity conveyor]] | ||
*[[Gravity lift]] | *[[Gravity lift]] | ||
[[Category:Gravity technology]] | [[Category:Gravity technology]] | ||
[[Category:Transportation]] | [[Category:Transportation]] | ||