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{{ | {{Quote|Semi-automatic hardlight weapon that fires six projectiles in a set pattern.|In-game description.{{Ref/Reuse|Test2}}}} | ||
The '''Heatwave''' is a semi-automatic [[hardlight]] projector once used by [[Warrior-Servant]]s of the [[Forerunner]] military.{{Ref/ | |||
The '''Heatwave''' is a semi-automatic [[hardlight]] projector once used by [[Warrior-Servant]]s of the [[Forerunner]] military.{{Ref/Generic|Id=Test|[[Halo Infinite Multiplayer Tech Preview]]}}{{Ref/Site|Id=GrimTweet|URL=https://twitter.com/GrimBrotherOne/status/1420547455335100417|Site=Twitter|Page=Jeff Easterling - Check out the Heatwave...|D=29|M=07|Y=2021}} | |||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
The Heatwave fires energized shards of purple [[hardlight]] that are tuned to slice through living creatures, while bouncing off of dense terrain or architecture. It is equipped with two different firing modes, allowing its user to tune the weapon’s variable impact geometry on demand.{{Ref/Reuse|CFPurview}}{{Ref/Reuse|Test}}{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} When in the first firing mode, both sides of the front cowling are extended outward, and it fires six projectiles in a horizontal pattern. The second firing mode has the side cowlings retract inward to fire the six projectiles in a vertical diamond pattern. In both modes, the projectiles can bounce off of hard surfaces like walls and ceilings. Upon imploding, the hardlight projectiles can disintegrate organic targets, like many [[Promethean]] weapons.{{Ref/Generic|Id=NewGen|[[A New Generation]]}}{{Ref/Reuse|Test}} | |||
The Heatwave, like most Forerunner small arms, is constructed via [[Ferrarius Assembler Vats]].{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} | |||
=== | ===Variants=== | ||
[[File:HINF Heatwave double disintegration.png|thumb|Two Jiralhanae warriors simultaneously vaporized by a blast from a Scatterbound Heatwave.]] | |||
*'''[[Scatterbound Heatwave]]''': A special Heatwave that has been painted white and its shots have good tracking against enemies after they bounce off the ground. Used by [[Ordo 'Mal]] during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]]. | |||
==Operational history== | |||
Designed by the [[Forerunner]]s, the Heatwave was utilized by [[Warrior-Servant]]s before the [[Halo Array]]'s [[Great Purification|activation]] and the [[ecumene]]'s self-banishment from [[Milky Way|the galaxy]].{{Ref/Reuse|CFPurview}}. It was favoured by the [[Scutarii]] naval infantry forces, and heavily used during their troopers during [[boarding]] actions. This usage allowed the weapon to be used to great effect by clearing corridors, or even firing blindly around corners.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} | |||
During the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]], [[Aggressor Sentinel Eliminator|Sentinel Eliminators]] were manufactured wielding the Heatwave. It was also salvaged and employed by high ranking [[Sangheili]] and [[Jiralhanae]].{{Ref/Generic|Id=HF|[[Halo Infinite]]}} | |||
== | ==Gameplay== | ||
===''Halo Infinite''=== | |||
The Heatwave does relatively low damage per shot to enemy players, but combined with its high rate of fire and unique alternate firing mode, is a formidable power weapon in the hands of skilled players. A common strategy with the Heatwave is to combine a single shot with melee for quick kills. The weapon’s effectiveness is particularly dependent on how many bolts hit the intended target, as well as how far away the player is from the intended target. The Heatwave is capable of ricocheting rounds like the [[Scattershot]] and piercing through targets like the Halo Infinite [[Sentinel beam|Sentinel Beam]]. In the Campaign, the Heatwave is wielded by [[Aggressor Sentinel Eliminator|Sentinel Eliminators]], [[Sangheili Ultra]]s, and [[Jiralhanae Warlord|Jiralhanae Warlord Captains]]. | The Heatwave does relatively low damage per shot to enemy players, but combined with its high rate of fire and unique alternate firing mode, is a formidable power weapon in the hands of skilled players. A common strategy with the Heatwave is to combine a single shot with melee for quick kills. The weapon’s effectiveness is particularly dependent on how many bolts hit the intended target, as well as how far away the player is from the intended target.{{Ref/Reuse|Test}} The Heatwave is capable of ricocheting rounds like the [[Scattershot]] and piercing through targets like the Halo Infinite [[Sentinel beam|Sentinel Beam]]. In the Campaign, the Heatwave is wielded by [[Aggressor Sentinel Eliminator|Sentinel Eliminators]], [[Sangheili Ultra]]s, and [[Jiralhanae Warlord|Jiralhanae Warlord Captains]]. | ||
==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
The Heatwave was first revealed in the [[A New Generation]] multiplayer gameplay trailer, released on [[2021#June|June 13, 2021]] | The Heatwave was first revealed in the [[A New Generation]] multiplayer gameplay trailer, released on [[2021#June|June 13, 2021]].{{Ref/Reuse|NewGen}} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HINF MysteryWeapon1.png|A [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII|Mark VII]]-clad [[Spartan-IV]] wielding the Heatwave. | File:HINF MysteryWeapon1.png|A [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII|Mark VII]]-clad [[Spartan-IV]] wielding the Heatwave. | ||
File:HINF MysteryWeapon2.png|Another angle of the Heatwave. | File:HINF MysteryWeapon2.png|Another angle of the Heatwave. | ||
File:HINF MysteryWeaponExplosion.png| | File:HINF HorizontalMysteryWeapon.png|The horizontal firing mode. | ||
File:HINF VerticalMysteryWeapon.png|The vertical firing mode. | |||
File:HINF MysteryWeaponExplosion.png|The effects of the weapon. | |||
File:HINF LiveFireCombat.png|The Heatwave in the hands of a [[ZVEZDA-class Mjolnir|Zvezda]]-clad Spartan on [[Live Fire]]. | File:HINF LiveFireCombat.png|The Heatwave in the hands of a [[ZVEZDA-class Mjolnir|Zvezda]]-clad Spartan on [[Live Fire]]. | ||
File:HINF Elite Ultra Heatwave vs Wasp.png|A Banished Sangheili Ultra fires a Heatwave at a UNSC Wasp. | |||
File:HINF Heatwave Disintegrates Chieftain.png|John-117 uses a Heatwave to vaporize a Banished Jiralhanae Chieftain guarding a Ring Artifact. | |||
File:HINF Heatwave Reload FP POV.png|Reloading the Heatwave. First person POV. | |||
File:HINF sequence chief points heatwave.png|John-117 aiming a Scatterbound Heatwave. | |||
File:HINF Marine with heatwave.png|A UNSC marine carrying a Heatwave. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
