Editing Flaktura Workshop Skewer

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Weapon infobox
|name=Flaktura Workshop Heavy Speargun
|image= [[File:HINF Skewer Crop.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=[[Flaktura workshop]]
<br>[[Forge of Teash (location)|Forge of Teash]]{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=476}}
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|type=Anti-tank launcher{{Ref/Site|Id=Support|URL=https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/6882880281364-Halo-Infinite-Weapon-Equipment-and-Vehicle-Inventory-|Site=Halo Support|Page=Halo Infinite Weapon, Equipment, and Vehicle Inventory|D=05|M=05|Y=2023}}{{Ref/Reuse|SOR12}}
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|variant=[[Volatile Skewer]]
|service=*Before the [[Jiralhanae]]'s alliance with the [[Covenant]]{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}}
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]{{Ref/Game|Id=hinf|HI|gameplay}}
|length={{Convert|68.7|in|cm|sp=us|disp=flip|sigfig=3}}{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
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|ammotype=[[Spike weaponry|Armor-piercing spike ammunition]]{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
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|feed=Muzzle-loaded spear{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}{{Ref/Note|''[[Sacrifice]]'', the short story included in certain copies of ''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'', described the Skewer as magazine-fed. However, gameplay from ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' later proved this false. It is possible that the Skewer was originally intended to be magazine-fed, but was redesigned after the story was published.}}
|operation=
|rate=Single-shot{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
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{{Article quote|Bold and brutal, this Banished weapon fires a single massive armor-piercing harpoon. It has proven useful in hunting both beast and machine on Zeta Halo.{{Ref/Game|Id=forge|HINF|Forge - Skewer description|Quote=Bold and brutal, this Banished weapon fires a single massive armor-piercing harpoon. It has proven useful in hunting both beast and machine on Zeta Halo.}}}}
The '''Flaktura Workshop Heavy Speargun''',{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} also known as the '''Skewer''', is an infantry-portable anti-tank [[spike weaponry|spike weapon]] employed by the [[Jiralhanae]], notably the [[Banished]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=Sacrifice|HSOR|Section=Adjunct|Detail=[[Sacrifice]]}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR12|HSOR|Chapter=12}}{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}}

==Overview==
===Design details===
{{Quote|Please never ever get Skewered.|[[FRET]] during a [[War Games]] simulation.{{Ref/Game|Id=Hi|Hi|[[Personal AI]] dialogue}}}}
The Skewer is an anti-tank weapon employed by Banished [[Jiralhanae]], with such operators known as "Skewer-bearers".{{Ref/Reuse|SOR12}} The launcher fires a rocket-sized spike—also known as a harpoon{{Ref/Site|Id=CF150|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-give-em-lore|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - If They Want Lore, We'll Give 'Em Lore|D=21|M=2|Y=2024|LocalArchive=Armory Infinitum#Volatile Skewer}}—capable of piercing through the armor of a [[tank|main battle tank]], or punch through the [[energy shielding|energy shields]] and titanium shell of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|GEN3 MJOLNIR]] armor, even from range.{{Ref/Reuse|SOR12}}{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}} The launcher has an emitter of some kind, likely of [[Gravitics|gravitic]] operation similar to other Jiralhanae [[spike weaponry]], which is used to launch the spike round and can be intensified{{Ref/Reuse|Sacrifice}}—presumably to adjust the muzzle velocity of the fired projectile. The Skewer was manufactured by the [[Forge of Teash (location)|Forge of Teash]] and developed by the Flaktura workshop.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}

When ready to fire, the Skewer's spike projectile in the barrel can be seen sticking out of the weapon; underneath the barrel is a sword-length bayonet.{{Ref/Reuse|SOR12}} When used against infantry, the force of the projectile impact is enough to send the target flying back, or knock them off elevated surfaces.{{Ref/Reuse|Sacrifice}} They can also be used as anti-air weapons, with the spikes capable of penetrating the armored cockpit of a [[Phantom]] dropship.{{Ref/Novel|HSOR|Section=Adjunct|Detail=Sacrifice|Quote=[Choros launched] his Skewer's immense spikes at an attacking Phantom's closed cockpit. One must have struck true, because the ship suddenly canted, slamming into the platform and then falling into darkness.}} Interestingly, when wielded by the large Skewer-bearers, it resembles an assault rifle, whilst human users instead hoist it over the shoulder like a rocket launcher.

===Development history===
The Skewer's design is a traditional one of [[Jiralhanae]] origin, predating the Brutes' joining of the [[Covenant]] hegemony circa [[2492]].{{Ref/Site|Id=CFShowcase|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/showcase-sensitive|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Showcase Sensitive|D=16|M=6|Y=2021}} Its precursor, the heavy speargun, was used by Jiralhanae in big-game hunting,{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} especially the [[dengkra]].{{Ref/Reuse|CF150}}

===Usage===
Skewers are operated by Banished Skewer-bearers. Ostensibly intended for an anti-tank role, Jiralhanae troops frequently take glee in using them as mortars to devastating effect against enemy infantry.{{Ref/Reuse|SOR12}}{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}} The Jiralhanae [[Choros]] wielded a Skewer during the [[Raid on Anodyne Spirit|raid]] on the [[keyship]] ''[[Anodyne Spirit]]'' during the [[Second Ark Conflict]].{{Ref/Reuse|Sacrifice}} Later, several Skewers were employed by Banished forces on [[Reach]] during [[Operation: WOLFE]].{{Ref/Reuse|SOR12}} During the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]] in [[2560]], the Skewer was employed by [[Jiralhanae Sniper]]s in the Banished.{{Ref/Reuse|hinf}} While the weapon was intended for both hunting and anti-vehicular combat,{{Ref/Reuse|forge}} the Jiralhanae gleefully use them against enemy infantry.{{Ref/Reuse|CF150}}

===Variants===
During the war on Installation 07, unique variations of the Skewer were widely circulated among Banished Jiralhanae hunting parties operating on the ring.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
*'''[[Volatile Skewer]]''': A modified version of the Skewer that fires an explosive spike.{{Ref/Game|HINF|Forge - Volatile Skewer description|Quote=Skewer refitted to fire an explosive spike that detonates on impact.}} It was a farewell gift from [[Avitus]] to [[Ik'novus]].{{Ref/Reuse|CF150}}
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File:HINF Skewer Volatile Crop.png|Volatile Skewer
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==In-game information==
===''Halo Infinite''===
{{Article quote|Kinetic weapon that shoots a single, hit damage spike.{{Ref/Game|HI|Academy - Weapon Drills - Skewer description}}}}
The Skewer is a powerful anti-materiel rifle that fires 1 round, similar to the [[ARC-920 railgun|Railgun]] minus the splash damage and charge-up delay. It is capable of destroying light and air vehicles in 1 or 2 shots and pushing back heavy vehicles. In the campaign, the Skewer is wielded exclusively by [[Jiralhanae Sniper]]s. In singleplayer, being hit by a Jiralhanae Sniper's spike will deal a significant, but non-lethal amount of damage to the player on lower difficulties, while in multiplayer, it is capable of killing a Spartan in 1 hit regardless of the location of its body.

The Volatile Skewer possesses a lower amount of reserve ammo in exchange for the explosive ammunition. Its spikes behave differently depending on what they hit; if the spike strikes an inert surface, it will explode after a short delay, whereas when striking an enemy unit or vehicle, the projectile detonates instantly.

Amusingly, when playing in custom multiplayer lobbies that enable bottomless magazines, the Skewer is revealed to fire quite rapidly for a launcher-type weapon.

==Production notes==
Despite the in-game informational pop-up describing the skewer as breach-loaded, it is, in fact, muzzle-loaded.

==Gallery==
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===Concept art===
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File:HINF Concept SkewerEarlySketches.jpg|Early concept art exploration of the Skewer for ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HINF Concept EarlySkewers.jpg|More concept art approaching the final design.
File:HINF Skewer Concept.jpg|Finalized concept art of the Skewer in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF Concept FinalizedSkewer.jpg|Finalized concept art showing the Skewer from various angles.
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===Screenshots===
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File:HINF SkewerRender.png|Angled view of the Skewer.
File:HINF Marine skewer.png|A marine carrying a Skewer.
File:HINF BlueBruteSniper.png|A [[Jiralhanae Sniper]] armed with a Skewer.
File:HINF BruteFiringSkewer.png|A Jiralhanae Sniper fires a Skewer.
File:HINF SkewerFP.png|First-person view of the Skewer.
File:HINF Skewer scope.png|The Skewer's targeting scope.
File:HINF Skewer reloading.png|First-person view of the Skewer being reloaded.
File:HINF CQBSkewer.png|A [[Spartan-IV]] reloading a Skewer in ''Halo Infinite''{{'}}s multiplayer.
File:HINF-Skewer firing.png|A Skewer being fired
File:HINF Skewer Projectile.png|A close-up view of the Skewer's projectile in flight.
File:HINF Skewer Reload.png|Another third-person view of a Spartan reloading the Skewer.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Sacrifice]]''
*''[[Become]]''
**''[[Forever We Fight]]''
**''[[Carry On]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''

==Notes==
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==Sources==
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{{Covenant ordnance}}
[[Category:Jiralhanae weapons]]
[[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]]
[[Category:Spike weapons]]