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Gespu-pattern fuel rod gun

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This article is about the fuel rod gun introduced in Halo 5: Guardians. For other variants of the fuel rod gun, see Fuel rod gun.
Gespu-pattern Flak Launcher
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Production overview

Manufacturer:

Type:

Fuel Rod Gun

Variants:

Specifications

Length:

115 centimeters (45.1 in)[1][3]

Width:

21 centimeters (8.1 in)[1]

Height:

49 centimeters (19.1 in)[1]

Weight:

18.7 kilograms (41.2 lb)[1]

Ammunition type:

Class-2[3] fuel rods[1]

Capacity:

5 rounds[1][3]

Feed system:

Revolving magazine[4]

Operation:

Semi-automatic[1][3]

Optics:

No magnification;[3] smart-link holographic sight

Service history

In service:

Post-Covenant War conflicts

 
“ Magazine-fed, shoulder-fired heavy weapon that fires explosive fuel rods. Modern fuel rod cannons are significantly more accurate than those than used by the old Covenant; a refinement sourced from the multi-species workshops on Venezia.[2] ”

The Gespu-pattern Flak Launcher[3] (UNSC Type classification: Type-58 Light Anti-Armor Weapon, T-58 LAAW)[5] is a model of Fuel Rod Gun utilised by the warlord remnants of the Covenant empire. It is the post-war successor to the Korva, Pez'tk, and Zasqi-patterns utilised by the Covenant before and during its war with humanity. Unlike prior models, the Gespu was engineered by various multi-species workshops on the colony world of Venezia, leading to multiple eccentricities in its design.[3]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Unlike prior fuel rod weapons used by the Covenant, the Gespu was engineered by multi-species workshops on Venezia.[3][2] As such, it is more ergonomic for use by multiple species, considered smaller,[3] lighter, safer, and cheaper.[5] These advantages are also aided by the weapon being generally more accurate than its forebears.[2] These advances, in part fuelled by the civil war on Sanghelios, have resulted in the weapon becoming the dominant design fielded by the various ex-Covenant remnants including Jul 'Mdama's Covenant and the Swords of Sanghelios.[3]

The Gespu's main notable design difference from prior models is in its reloading; rather than reloading via a top-loaded magazine, the weapon instead reloads by manually inserting a revolving magazine similar to a revolver's speedloader, consisting of five 38 millimeters (1.5 in) Class-2 fuel rods into the back of the weapon.[4] The fuel rods used by the Gespu are considered safer to manufacture, store, and field, when compared to the ammunition of earlier weapons.[5]

The Gespu is not fitted with a smart-link optical scope, in stark contrast to its forebears. It is instead fitted with a holographic projector that can display a heads-up display for the operator,[4] but does not provide any magnification.[3]

Variants[edit]

  • Light of Urs: An advanced model of Gespu, created thanks to the technological advances necessiatated by the Blooding Years. Light of Urs has a higher muzzle velocity for its projectiles, and can lock onto ground and air vehicles.[6]
  • Pool of Radiance: A once-forbidden, unstable model of fuel rod gun that leaves incendiary gel residue in the area of impact.[7]
  • Light of Urs.

    Light of Urs.

  • Pool of Radiance.

    Pool of Radiance.

In-game information[edit]

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

Main article: Fuel Rod Gun (gameplay) § Halo 5: Guardians

The Gespu-pattern fuel rod cannon was first introduced in Halo 5: Guardians. In the Warzone gamemode in multiplayer, it is an Uncommon REQ that can be called in for 4 energy, and sold for REQ Points 75.

Production notes[edit]

The Gespu is one of the weapons featured in Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual (OSFM). However, it is given size and weight statistics inconsistent with those provided on Halo Waypoint and in the Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition). In the OSFM, the weapon is given a length and weight stat of 141 centimeters (55.4 in) and 20.8 kilograms (45.9 lb), respectively - something consistent with neither other published material on the Gespu nor any other fuel rod gun model. The page also lists the weapon as manufactured in the High Charity Assembly Forges; a statement which would apply to the other fuel rod weapons in Covenant service, but not the Gespu; this is something in keeping with the page text's more general description of fuel rod guns rather than the Gespu specifically.[8]

Gallery[edit]

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Development images[edit]

  • Concept art for Halo 5: Guardians, by Glenn Israel.[9]

    Concept art for Halo 5: Guardians, by Glenn Israel.[9]

  • A render of the high-poly model for the weapon, model created by 3D artist Can Tuncer.[9]

    A render of the high-poly model for the weapon, model created by 3D artist Can Tuncer.[9]

  • A render of the high-poly model for the reloading system.

    A render of the high-poly model for the reloading system.

  • A render of the high-poly model for the reloading system, showcasing the magazine and fuel rods.

    A render of the high-poly model for the reloading system, showcasing the magazine and fuel rods.

  • A render of the high-poly model for the barrel.

    A render of the high-poly model for the barrel.

  • A render of the high-poly model for the weapon.

    A render of the high-poly model for the weapon.

  • A render of the high-poly model for the weapon.

    A render of the high-poly model for the weapon.

  • A render of the high-poly model for the weapon.

    A render of the high-poly model for the weapon.

  • A render for the weapon's low-poly model.

    A render for the weapon's low-poly model.

  • A render for the weapon's low-poly model.

    A render for the weapon's low-poly model.

  • A render for the weapon's low-poly model.

    A render for the weapon's low-poly model.

  • A render for the weapon's textured low-poly model.

    A render for the weapon's textured low-poly model.

  • A render for the weapon's textured low-poly model.

    A render for the weapon's textured low-poly model.

Screenshots[edit]

  • First-person view of the fuel rod cannon by Frederic-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

    First-person view of the fuel rod cannon by Frederic-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

  • Smart scope with the fuel rod cannon by Fred-104. Note the Covenant glyphs.

    Smart scope with the fuel rod cannon by Fred-104. Note the Covenant glyphs.

  • First-person view of a melee attack while wielding the fuel rod cannon.

    First-person view of a melee attack while wielding the fuel rod cannon.

  • Ditto, secondary melee animation.

    Ditto, secondary melee animation.

  • First-person view of John-117 firing the fuel rod cannon.

    First-person view of John-117 firing the fuel rod cannon.

  • First-person view of the fuel rod cannon being reloaded.

    First-person view of the fuel rod cannon being reloaded.

  • Ditto, with the ammo being loaded in.

    Ditto, with the ammo being loaded in.

  • John-117 wielding a fuel rod cannon on Genesis.

    John-117 wielding a fuel rod cannon on Genesis.

  • Fred-104 with a fuel rod cannon on Genesis.

    Fred-104 with a fuel rod cannon on Genesis.

  • Olympia Vale wielding a fuel rod cannon during the Battle of Nuusra.

    Olympia Vale wielding a fuel rod cannon during the Battle of Nuusra.

  • First-person view of the fuel rod cannon on Riptide in the Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer.

    First-person view of the fuel rod cannon on Riptide in the Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer.

  • Smart scope with the fuel rod cannon.

    Smart scope with the fuel rod cannon.

  • Third-person view of a fuel rod cannon engaged in smart scope.

    Third-person view of a fuel rod cannon engaged in smart scope.

  • A Sangheili Warrior with the fuel rod cannon on Skirmish at Darkstar.

    A Sangheili Warrior with the fuel rod cannon on Skirmish at Darkstar.

  • A Maverick-clad Spartan-IV using a fuel rod cannon on Regret.

    A Maverick-clad Spartan-IV using a fuel rod cannon on Regret.

Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards[edit]

  • Fuel Rod Cannon.

    Fuel Rod Cannon.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo Waypoint, Fuel Rod Cannon: Page updated on November 27, 2015, to represent the Halo 5: Guardians iteration of the weapon; prior revisions concern the fuel rod gun from prior games. (Retrieved on Nov 27, 2015) [archive]
  2. ^ a b c d Halo 5: Guardians, REQ card: Fuel Rod Cannon description "Magazine-fed, shoulder-fired heavy weapon that fires explosive fuel rods. Modern fuel rod cannons are significantly more accurate than those than used by the old Covenant; a refinement sourced from the multi-species workshops on Venezia."
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 298
  4. ^ a b c Halo 5: Guardians, Fuel Rod Cannon in-game weapon
  5. ^ a b c Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Locke & Load (Retrieved on Dec 23, 2019) [archive]
  6. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ card: Light of Urs description "The war on Sanghelios has led to unprecedented advances in fuel rod technology. Improved Fuel Rod Cannon that fires faster-moving projectiles that do more damage."
  7. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ card: Pool of Radiance description "Both the Swords of Sanghelios and Covenant use once-forbidden armaments in their bloody civil war. Advanced Fuel Rod Cannon that fires unstable projectiles that leave a dangerous residue in their impact area."
  8. ^ Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, page 195
  9. ^ a b ArtStation, Fuel rod cannon Hires / Lores: "Hires Fuel rod cannon I created for Halo 5. Shown is the high res renders, low res shots and some maya shots. Concept by Glenn Israel" (Retrieved on Dec 2, 2024) [archive]

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