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{{Article quote|Discovered in the long-sealed armories of [[Installation 07|Zeta Halo]], the Heatwave is a Forerunner suppression device that fires six hard light projectiles in a side-by-side line with each shot. The orientation of the line can be toggled between horizontal and vertical using the zoom button. Hard light projects bounce off the environment and cut through most living targets.{{Ref/Game|Id=forge|HINF|[[Forge]] - Scatterbound Heatwave description|Quote=Discovered in the long-sealed armories of Zeta Halo, the Heatwave is a Forerunner suppression device that fires six hard light projectiles in a side-by-side line with each shot. The orientation of the line can be toggled between horizontal and vertical using the zoom button. Hard light projects bounce off the environment and cut through most living targets.}}}}
{{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/Reuse|EN}}
 
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/Twitter|Id=GrimTweet|GrimBrotherOne|1420547455335100417|Jeff Easterling|Quote=Check out the Heatwave...|D=29|M=07|Y=2021}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
===Design details===
===Design details===
The Heatwave, like most Forerunner small arms, is constructed via [[Ferrarius Assembler Vats]].{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} The Heatwave fires energized shards of purple [[hardlight]] that are tuned to slice through living creatures, while bouncing off of dense terrain or architecture.{{Ref/Reuse|forge}} Upon imploding, the hardlight projectiles can disintegrate organic targets, like many [[Promethean]] weapons.{{Ref/Game|Id=gameplay|HINF|gameplay}}
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}}  
 
It is equipped with two different firing modes, allowing its user to tune the weapon’s variable impact geometry on demand.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}{{Ref/Reuse|CFPurview}} 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.{{Ref/Reuse|gameplay}}{{Ref/Reuse|forge}}
 
===Usage===
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 favored by the [[Scutarii]] naval infantry forces, and heavily used by their shock troopers during [[Naval boarding|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/Reuse|gameplay}}
The Heatwave, like most Forerunner small arms, is constructed via [[Ferrarius Assembler Vats]].{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}


===Variants===
===Variants===
*'''[[Scatterbound Heatwave]]''': A variant of the Heatwave with a white chassis. Its projectiles have enhanced tracking capabilities against enemies after a ricochet.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}{{Ref/Game|HINF|Forge - Scatterbound Heatwave description|Quote=Fires modified and repurposed Z-180 rounds which seek targets after a ricochet.}} Used by [[Ordo 'Mal]] during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].{{Ref/Reuse|gameplay}}
[[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]].
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File:HINF Heatwave Scatterbound Crop.png|Scatterbound Heatwave
File:HINF Heatwave Scatterbound Crop.png|Backdraft Cindershot
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==In-game information==
==Operational history==
{{Article quote|Semi-automatic hardlight weapon that fires six projectiles in a set pattern. Alt-fire allows wielder to change firing geometry.{{Ref/Game|HI|Academy - Weapon Drills - Heatwave description}}}}
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 by their shock 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}}
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]].{{Ref/Reuse|gameplay}}
 
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.{{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]]. Its name was revealed by [[Jeff Easterling]] on Twitter.{{Ref/Twitter|Id=GrimTweet|GrimBrotherOne|1420547455335100417|Jeff Easterling|Quote=Check out the Heatwave...|D=29|M=07|Y=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==
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File:HINF Heatwave Disintegrates Chieftain.png|John-117 uses a Heatwave to vaporize a Banished Jiralhanae Chieftain.
File:HINF HorizontalMysteryWeapon.png|First-person view of the weapon firing in its horizontal firing mode.
File:HINF VerticalMysteryWeapon.png|First-person view of the weapon firing in its vertical firing mode.
File:HINF Heatwave Reload FP POV.png|First-person view of the Heatwave reloading.
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.
File:HINF Elite Ultra Heatwave vs Wasp.png|A Banished Sangheili Ultra fires a Heatwave at a UNSC Wasp.
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|Projectiles from a Heatwave disintegrating a slain target.
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.
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