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| {{Title|''Gespu''-pattern fuel rod gun}} | | {{Era|HCW|Post}} |
| {{Status|Canon}}
| | <center>''This article is about the model introduced in Halo 5: Guardians. For the model introduced in Halo: Combat Evolved, see [[Type-33 fuel rod gun]].''</center> |
| {{Disambig header|the fuel rod gun introduced in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''|other variants of the fuel rod gun|Fuel rod gun}}
| | {{Weapon Infobox |
| {{Weapon infobox | | |image = [[File:H5G-FRG.png|300px]] |
| |name=''Gespu''-pattern Flak Launcher
| | |manufacturer = [[Venezia]]n multi-species workshops<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> |
| |image=[[File:H5G-FRG.png|300px]] | | |series = Type-58 |
| |manufacturer= | | |type = Light Anti-Armor Weapon |
| *[[Merchants of Qikost]]{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/fuel-rod-cannon|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Fuel Rod Cannon|D=27|M=11|Y=2015|Detail=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.}}
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| *[[Venezia]]n multi-species workshops{{Ref/Game|Id=REQ|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=Fuel Rod Cannon description|Quote=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.}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=298}}
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| |series= | | |length = {{Convert|114.5|cm|in|sp=us}}<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/fuel-rod-cannon '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Fuel Rod Cannon'']</ref> |
| |type=[[Fuel Rod Gun]] | | |width = {{Convert|20.6|cm|in|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/> |
| |cost= | | |height = {{Convert|48.5|cm|in|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/> |
| |variant= | | |weight = {{Convert|18.7|kg|lb}}<ref name="universe"/> |
| *[[Light of Urs]]
| | |ammotype = [[Fuel rod]]s<ref name="universe"/> |
| *[[Pool of Radiance]]
| | |feed = 5 rounds magazine<ref name="H5G"/><ref name="universe"/> |
| |service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
| | |operation = Recoil-operated |
| |length={{Convert|45.1|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | | |rate = 2 rounds/second (semi-automatic) |
| |width={{Convert|8.1|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | | |velocity = 53 m/s (120 mph) |
| |height={{Convert|19.1|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | | |range = 25 meters unscoped |
| |weight={{Convert|41.2|lb|kg|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | | |
| |ammotype=Class-2{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} [[fuel rod]]s{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | | 55 meters scoped |
| |capacity=5 rounds{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | | |service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] |
| |feed=[[Revolver|Revolving magazine]]{{Ref/Game|Id=H5G|H5G|Fuel Rod Cannon in-game weapon}} | |
| |operation=Semi-automatic{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |
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| |optics=No magnification;{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} [[Smart-linking|smart-link]] [[Holography|holographic]] sight | |
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| {{Article quote|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.{{Ref/Reuse|REQ}}}}
| | The '''Type-58 Light Anti-Armor Weapon''', also known as the '''fuel rod cannon''', is a shoulder-fired mortar used by [[Covenant remnants]].<ref name="LAL">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Locke & Load'']</ref> |
| The '''''Gespu''-pattern Flak Launcher'''{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} {{Type|58|Light Anti-Armor Weapon|LAAW}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CFLockeLoad|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-locke-load|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Locke & Load|D=23|M=12|Y=2019}} is a model of [[Fuel Rod Gun]] utilised by the [[Covenant remnants|warlord remnants]] of the [[Covenant]] empire. It is the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war]] successor to the [[Korva-pattern fuel rod gun|''Korva'']], [[Pez'tk-pattern fuel rod gun|''Pez'tk'']], and [[Zasqi-pattern fuel rod gun|''Zasqi''-patterns]] utilised by the Covenant before and during [[Human-Covenant War|its war]] with [[human]]ity. Unlike prior models, the ''Gespu'' was engineered by various multi-species [[Clan workshop|workshops]] on the [[Outer Colonies|colony world]] of [[Venezia]], leading to multiple eccentricities in its design.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
| | == Design details == |
| | Created by multi-species workshops on [[Venezia]], the T-58 fuel rod cannon is cheaper, more accurate, and more reliable than the older [[Type-33 fuel rod gun]]. The T-58 launcher uses a compact and refined class of fuel rod ammunition that is far safer to manufacture, store, and field.<ref name="H5G"/><ref name="LAL"/> |
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| ==Overview== | | == Variants == |
| ===Design details===
| | * '''Light of Urs''': During the [[Blooding Years]], many advances were made in fuel rod technology; the ''Light of Urs'' is one of those advances. It features a higher rate of fire and faster-moving fuel rods at the expense of slightly reduced damage, contrary to its in-game description mentioning higher damage.<ref name="dmg">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUbBKHbOIHc '''YouTube''': ''Halo 5 | Fuel Rod Cannons Analysis'']</ref> It can also lock onto ground and air vehicles.<ref name="H5G"/> This particular weapon also appears as one of three secret weapons in the mission [[Genesis (level)|Genesis]].<ref name="Genesis">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9fcN1StZpk '''YouTube''': ''Halo 5 Secret Weapons Location Light of Urs/The Answer'']</ref> |
| Unlike prior fuel rod weapons used by the Covenant, the ''Gespu'' was engineered by multi-species workshops on Venezia.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|REQ}} As such, it is more ergonomic for use by multiple species, considered smaller,{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} lighter, safer, and cheaper.{{Ref/Reuse|CFLockeLoad}} These advantages are also aided by the weapon being generally more accurate than its forebears.{{Ref/Reuse|REQ}} These advances, in part fuelled by the [[Blooding Years|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]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
| | * '''Pool of Radiance''': Both the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] use once-forbidden, unstable weapons. The ''Pool of Radiance'' is one of those weapons. It is an advanced fuel rod cannon with a slower rate of fire but its projectiles are deadlier as they leave dangerous residue upon impact.<ref name="H5G"/> It can also be found in the mission [[Reunion]].<ref name="Reunion">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJBnznAbPa4 '''YouTube''': ''Halo 5 Secret Weapon, Where to find Pool of Radiance'']</ref> |
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| 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 [[Wikipedia:Speedloader|speedloader]], consisting of five {{Convert|1.5|in|mm|disp=flip|sp=us}} Class-2 fuel rods into the back of the weapon.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} The fuel rods used by the ''Gespu'' are considered safer to manufacture, store, and field, when compared to the ammunition of earlier weapons.{{Ref/Reuse|CFLockeLoad}}
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| The ''Gespu'' is not fitted with a [[Smart-linking|smart-link]] [[Telescopic sight|optical scope]], in stark contrast to its forebears. It is instead fitted with a [[Holography|holographic]] projector that can display a [[heads-up display]] for the operator,{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} but does not provide any magnification.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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| ===Variants===
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| *'''[[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.{{Ref/Game|Id=LoU|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=Light of Urs description|Quote=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.}}
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| *'''[[Pool of Radiance]]''': A once-forbidden, unstable model of fuel rod gun that leaves [[incendiary gel]] residue in the area of impact.{{Ref/Game|Id=PoR|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=Pool of Radiance description|Quote=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.}} | |
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| File:Halo 5 Fuelrod lou.png|Light of Urs. | | File:Halo 5 Fuelrod lou.png|Light of Urs. |
| File:H5G Fuel rod 3.png|Pool of Radiance. | | File:H5G Fuel rod 3.png|Pool of Radiance. |
| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
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| ==In-game information== | | == Gameplay == |
| ===''Halo 5: Guardians''=== | | === Changes from Type-33 fuel rod gun in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' === |
| {{Main|Fuel Rod Gun (gameplay)#Halo 5: Guardians}}
| | * Extensive structural changes; reload now involves a speed-loader style cylinder of ammunition rather than a vertically loaded rack. |
| The ''Gespu''-pattern fuel rod cannon was first introduced in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. In the [[Warzone]] gamemode in [[multiplayer]], it is an Uncommon [[List of REQ cards|REQ]] that can be called in for {{Energy|4}}, and sold for {{RP|75}}.
| | * Structure is much more sleek in design. |
| | * The ammo is now loaded from the back rather than from the top. The ammo mag is also changed from a single line to a circular line. |
| | * Weapon now can be charged, similar to a Mgalekgolo's assault weapon. |
| | * Projectile now has longer range before being affected by gravity. |
| | * Weapon trajectory travels slightly faster than its predecessor. |
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| ==Production notes==
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| 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 {{Convert|55.4|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}} and {{Convert|45.9|lb|kg|disp=flip|sp=us}}, 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.{{Ref/Book|OSFM|Page=195}}
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| ==Gallery== | | == Gallery == |
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| ===Development images===
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| <gallery> | | <gallery> |
| File:H5GC-T58.png|Concept art for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', by [[:Category:Images by Glenn Israel|Glenn Israel]].{{Ref/Site|Id=AS|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/wZdQ6|Site=ArtStation|Page=Fuel rod cannon Hires / Lores|Quote=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|D=02|M=12|Y=2024}} | | File:H5GC-T58.png|Concept art of the T-58 fuel rod cannon for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. |
| File:H5G FuelRodGun HiPoly Render 1.jpg|A render of the high-poly model for the weapon, model created by 3D artist [[:Category:Images by Can Tuncer|Can Tuncer]].{{Ref/Reuse|AS}}
| | File:H5G-FRCHUD.png|First-person view of the fuel rod cannon on [[Riptide]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. |
| File:H5G FuelRodGun HiPoly Render 2.jpg|A render of the high-poly model for the reloading system.
| | File:H5G-FRCzoom.png|[[Smart scope]] with the fuel rod cannon. |
| File:H5G FuelRodGun HiPoly Render 3.jpg|A render of the high-poly model for the reloading system, showcasing the magazine and fuel rods.
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| File:H5G FuelRodGun HiPoly Render 4.jpg|A render of the high-poly model for the barrel.
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| File:H5G FuelRodGun HiPoly Render 5.jpg|A render of the high-poly model for the weapon.
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| File:H5G FuelRodGun HiPoly Render 6.jpg|A render of the high-poly model for the weapon.
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| File:H5G FuelRodGun HiPoly Render 7.jpg|A render of the high-poly model for the weapon.
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| File:H5G FuelRodGun LoPoly Render 1.jpg|A render for the weapon's low-poly model.
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| File:H5G FuelRodGun LoPoly Render 2.jpg|A render for the weapon's low-poly model.
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| File:H5G FuelRodGun LoPoly Render 3.jpg|A render for the weapon's low-poly model.
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| File:H5G FuelRodGun LoPoly Render 4.jpg|A render for the weapon's textured low-poly model.
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| File:H5G FuelRodGun LoPoly Render 5.jpg|A render for the weapon's textured low-poly model.
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| ===Screenshots===
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| File:H5G-FRCHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the fuel rod cannon by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign. | |
| File:H5G-FRCzoom-Campaign.png|[[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope/Hover|Smart scope]] with the fuel rod cannon by Fred-104. Note the [[Sangheili (language)|Covenant]] glyphs. | |
| File:H5G-FRC FP melee1.png|First-person view of a melee attack while wielding the fuel rod cannon.
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| File:H5G-FRC FP melee2.png|Ditto, secondary melee animation.
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| File:H5G-FRC FP firing.png|First-person view of [[John-117]] firing the fuel rod cannon.
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| File:H5G-FRC FP reload1.png|First-person view of the fuel rod cannon being reloaded.
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| File:H5G-FRC FP reload2.png|Ditto, with the ammo being loaded in.
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| File:H5G-John&FRC.jpg|John-117 wielding a fuel rod cannon on [[Genesis]].
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| File:H5G-Fred&FRC.png|Fred-104 with a fuel rod cannon on Genesis.
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| File:H5G-Vale&FRC.jpg|[[Olympia Vale]] wielding a fuel rod cannon during the [[Battle of Nuusra]].
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| File:H5G-FRCHUD.png|First-person view of the fuel rod cannon on [[Riptide]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' multiplayer.
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| File:H5G-FRCzoom.png|Smart scope with the fuel rod cannon.
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| File:H5G-FRCSS.png|Third-person view of a fuel rod cannon engaged in smart scope. | | File:H5G-FRCSS.png|Third-person view of a fuel rod cannon engaged in smart scope. |
| File:H5G-SangheiliWarrior&T58FRC.png|A [[Sangheili Warrior]] with the fuel rod cannon on [[Skirmish at Darkstar]]. | | File:H5G-Vale&FRC.jpg|[[Olympia Vale]] wielding a fuel rod cannon. |
| File:H5G-Maverick&FRC.jpg|A [[MAVERICK-class Mjolnir|Maverick]]-clad [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] using a fuel rod cannon on [[Regret (Halo 5: Guardians map)|Regret]]. | | File:H5G-SangheiliWarrior&T58FRC.png|A Sangheili Warrior with the T-58 fuel rod cannon on [[Skirmish at Darkstar]]. |
| | File:H5G-Maverick&FRC.jpg|A [[MAVERICK-class Mjolnir|Maverick]]-clad [[Spartan-IV]] using a fuel rod cannon on [[Regret]]. |
| | File:H5G-LOUHUD.png|First-person view of ''Light of Urs''. |
| | File:H5G-LOUHUD-Campaign.png|Campaign first-person view of ''Light of Urs'' by [[Jameson Locke]]. |
| | File:H5G-LOU.png|A [[HELIOSKRILL-class Mjolnir|Helioskrill]]-clad Spartan-IV wielding ''Light of Urs''. |
| | File:H5G-PORHUD.png|First-person view of ''Pool of Radiance''. |
| | File:H5G-PORHUD-Campaign.png|Campaign first-person view of ''Pool of Radiance'' by [[John-117]]. |
| | File:H5G-MarkIV&POR.png|A [[Mark IV]]-clad Spartan-IV wielding ''Pool of Radiance''. |
| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
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| ===''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards=== | | === Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards === |
| <gallery> | | <gallery> |
| File:REQ Card - Fuel Rod Cannon.jpg|Fuel Rod Cannon. | | File:REQ_Power_Weapon_Fuel_Rod_Cannon.png|Fuel Rod - Basic. |
| | File:REQ_Certification_Light_of_Urs.png|Fuel Rod - Light of Urs Certification. |
| | File:REQ Power Weapon Light of Urs.png|Fuel Rod - Light of Urs variant. |
| | File:Poolofradiance.png|Fuel Rod - Pool of Radiance variant. |
| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
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| ==List of appearances== | | == List of appearances == |
| *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | | * ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} |
| *''[[Halo: Flashpoint]]''
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| | {{Covenant Weapons}} |
| [[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]] | | [[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]] |
| [[Category:Rocket launchers]] | | [[Category:Rocket launchers]] |
