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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
The Type-52 Anti Aircraft Artillery is a variant of the mainstream Covenant "Wraith" tank, but differs in its primary armament: while the standard Type-25 model is equipped with a [[Plasma Mortar]] which is used mainly against slow-moving ground targets, the Type-52 model is equipped with a "rapid fire" dual [[Fuel Rod]] | The Type-52 Anti Aircraft Artillery is a variant of the mainstream Covenant "Wraith" tank, but differs in its primary armament: while the standard Type-25 model is equipped with a [[Plasma Mortar]] which is used mainly against slow-moving ground targets, the Type-52 model is equipped with a "rapid fire" dual [[Fuel Rod Cannon]]s as its main armament, and has high effectiveness against nearby air targets and also ground targets. The Type-52 shares the Type-25's secondary plasma turret, a non-detachable stationary turret emplacement fixed at the midsection of the vehicle that is optionally manned for point defense against "medium to close" range ground targets. | ||
The triple sets of fuel rod cannons are devastating to all forces, airborne or otherwise. Dozens of shots can be put out in rapid succession, laying waste to enemy emplacements, leveling fortified bunkers in a matter of seconds. Luckily, however, the anti-air wraith seems to be used almost exclusively for destroying and harassing air vehicles and use against ground targets is very rare. | The triple sets of fuel rod cannons are devastating to all forces, airborne or otherwise. Dozens of shots can be put out in rapid succession, laying waste to enemy emplacements, leveling fortified bunkers in a matter of seconds. Luckily, however, the anti-air wraith seems to be used almost exclusively for destroying and harassing air vehicles and use against ground targets is very rare. | ||
The Type-52 is also distinguished from the Type-25 by its red crimson color scheme instead of the standard Wraith's blue-purple armor color. Upon the driver's exiting the anti-air wraith, it's triple flak cannons fold inward and contract into the body of the tank, presumably to keep them protected from enemy gunfire or saboteurs and possibly to allow more compact storage. It might even be necessary in order to travel at high speeds or be air-lifted by a [[ | The Type-52 is also distinguished from the Type-25 by its red crimson color scheme instead of the standard Wraith's blue-purple armor color. Upon the driver's exiting the anti-air wraith, it's triple flak cannons fold inward and contract into the body of the tank, presumably to keep them protected from enemy gunfire or saboteurs and possibly to allow more compact storage. It might even be necessary in order to travel at high speeds or be air-lifted by a [[Phantom]] dropship. | ||
== Appearances == | == Appearances == | ||
[[Image:Anti-air Wraith.jpg|thumb|right| | [[Image:Anti-air Wraith.jpg|thumb|right|220px|An Anti-Air Wraith encountered at the Traxus Facility]] | ||
The Type-52 Anti Aircraft Artillery saw widespread deployment by the [[Covenant Loyalists]] in the occupied [[Inner Colonies|Inner Colony worlds]] of the [[United Nations Space Command]]. | The Type-52 Anti Aircraft Artillery saw widespread deployment by the [[Covenant Loyalists]] in the occupied [[Inner Colonies|Inner Colony worlds]] of the [[United Nations Space Command]]. | ||
Multiple Type-52 vehicles were deployed in the [[Africa|African]] city of [[Voi]] during the Loyalist occupation of Voi in the [[Second Battle of Earth]] | Multiple Type-52 vehicles were deployed in the [[Africa|African]] city of [[Voi]] during the Loyalist occupation of Voi in the [[Second Battle of Earth]] in the level [[The Storm (Level)|The Storm]] although all were eventually destroyed in the UNSC counterattack, and the glassing of half of Africa. | ||
Several more were deployed against a possible UNSC threat when the Loyalists secured the [[Forerunner]] facility known as the [[Ark]], in the levels [[The Ark (Level)|The Ark]] and [[The Covenant (Level)|The Covenant]]. | |||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*Initially, the Wraith is unable to be driven, and if the Driver is killed, the Wraith is instantly destroyed. This is much like the Wraith in Halo: Combat Evolved, which was unusable until Halo 2. | *Initially, the Wraith is unable to be driven, and if the Driver is killed, the Wraith is instantly destroyed. This is much like the Wraith in Halo: Combat Evolved, which was unusable until Halo 2. | ||
*It is possible to drive this vehicle through a glitch, see [[How to Pilot an AA Wraith]] for more details. | *It is possible to drive this vehicle through a glitch, see [[How to Pilot an AA Wraith]] for more details. | ||
*An easy way to defeat a Type-52, is to snipe the turret gunner; then it will be defenceless as it only shoots into the air, although it is possible to be splattered. However, if you remain around the Wraith long enough, the Brute or other driver will note you are there and will charge you, using boost. And, if you stay near it longer, it will begin to fire the cannons at you. | *An easy way to defeat a Type-52, is to snipe the turret gunner; then it will be defenceless as it only shoots into the air, although it is possible to be splattered. However, if you remain around the Wraith long enough, the Brute or other driver will note you are there and will charge you, using boost. And, if you stay near it longer, it will begin to fire the cannons at you. | ||
*If you are playing on Co-op with more than one other person, do make sure you are careful when driving or standing on the front of the Wraith, like its blueish counterpart, the projectiles can kill you instantly if you are caught in the way of the shot. This seems to happen more often with the AA Wraith. | *If you are playing on Co-op with more than one other person, do make sure you are careful when driving or standing on the front of the Wraith, like its blueish counterpart, the projectiles can kill you instantly if you are caught in the way of the shot. This seems to happen more often with the AA Wraith. | ||
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*If you take up the positioned as turret man in the AA wraith (glich controlled), you will find that you have no aiming reticle. | *If you take up the positioned as turret man in the AA wraith (glich controlled), you will find that you have no aiming reticle. | ||
*The Anti Air Wraith controlled by the player isn't as effective at destroying aircraft as one that is computer controlled. | *The Anti Air Wraith controlled by the player isn't as effective at destroying aircraft as one that is computer controlled. | ||
*The AA Wraith's model number is a reference to the number [[7]], since 5+2=7. | *The AA Wraith's model number is a reference to the number [[7]], since 5+2=7. | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||