Editing Heavy plasma mortar

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{{Disambig header|the heavy variant of the plasma mortar mounted on Wraiths|other ground-based plasma mortars|Plasma mortar}}
[[File:1216011812 Wraith.jpg|thumb|350px|A {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}} fires its heavy plasma mortar.]]
The '''heavy plasma mortar''', also known as '''plasma mortar cannon''',{{Ref/Book|Id=enc11p257|Enc11|Page=257}} is a type of [[plasma mortar]] and the primary armament of the [[Wraith]].{{Ref/Book|Id=h4evg|H4EVG|Page=117, 228}}{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22p274|Enc22|Page=274}} The [[United Nations Space Command]]'s [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] has typically [[Type classification system|type-classified]] encountered heavy plasma mortars based on the type classifications of Wraiths under the designation of '''Directed Energy Mortar (DEM)'''.{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} It is nicknamed '''PM''', '''Comet''', and '''Brimstone'''.{{Ref/Reuse|enc11p347}} 

==Overview==
===Design details===
The heavy plasma mortar is extremely powerful and is one of the most powerful ground-based application of Covenant energy weapon technology.{{Ref/Reuse|enc11p347}} The plasma blast is typically a blue-white or red orb that is {{Convert|0.91|m|ft}} in diameter,{{Ref/Book|Id=enc11p347|Enc11|Page=347}} which burns the air it passes.{{Ref/Novel|Id=fs35|FS|Chapter=35}} The plasma blast travel rather slowly in the air, so it can be out-maneuvered easily by a fast vehicle, including [[Warthog]]s.{{Ref/Novel|Id=tf6|TF|Chapter=6}} However, upon impact, the plasma blast obliterates everything—[[titanium]] battle plates, concrete, or flesh—within {{Convert|20|m|ft}} at the point of impact,{{Ref/Novel|Id=fs12|FS|Chapter=12}} all the while leaving a large crater on ground in its wake.{{Ref/Reuse|tf6}} The blast has a kill radius of {{Convert|6.09|m|ft}}, and damages any targets caught in a radius of {{Convert|15.24|m|ft}}.{{Ref/Reuse|enc11p347}} 

===Usage===
The heavy plasma mortar is attached to the rear of the Wraith; the vehicle's [[Boosted gravity propulsion drive|propulsion drive]] can absorb almost all of its recoil.{{Ref/Reuse|enc11p257}} The plasma mortar's main use lies in shelling and vehicular warfare,{{Ref/Reuse|enc11p347}} as it can destroy heavily reinforced defenses from a long distance. However, it is also fairly effective in closer engagements, especially if in the hands of a skilled operator.{{Ref/Site|Id=waypoint|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/wraith|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Wraith|D=11|M=5|Y=2021}}

==Known types==
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| Infusion-modified plasma mortar{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22p469|Enc22|Page=469}} || A heavy plasma mortar modified by the [[Banished]]'s [[Voridus]] that launches a roiling torrent of [[infusion gel|infusion matter]] that leaves an uncontrollable firestorm of exotic energy at the point of impact.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p469}} || 
*[[Terror Wraith]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p469}}

|-
| Scorch plasma mortar{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p469}} || A heavy plasma mortar that launches mortar rounds with residual energy that leaves boiling plasma on the ground after its detonation. The plasma creates a volatile and deadly crater at the point of impact.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p469}} || 
*[[Ironclad Wraith]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p469}}
*[[Eklon'Dal Workshop Wraith]] {{C|Optional}}{{Ref/Game|HW2|Banished Foundry|Detail=Wraith upgrade - Scorch Mortar|Quote=New ability, Shots continue to cause damage after impact.}}
*[[Eklon'Dal Workshop Wraith Invader]] {{C|Optional}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p469}}
*{{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}} {{C|Optional}}{{Ref/Game|HW|Factory|Detail=Wraith level 2 upgrade - Scorch|Quote=Special attack leaves a bubbling plasma splash on the ground for added damage.}}

|-
| Type-26 35cm Directed Energy Mortar (T-26 35m DEM){{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}} || Customary heavy plasma mortar catalogued by ONI in [[2526]]. || 
;Type-26 Assault Gun Carriage (T-26 AGC){{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}}
*{{Pattern|Muz|Wraith}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p274}}
*{{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p274}}

|-
| Type-58 35cm Directed Energy Mortar (T-58 35cm DEM){{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} || Customary heavy plasma mortar catalogued by ONI in [[2558]]. || 
;Type-58 Light Assault Gun Carriage (T-58 LAGC){{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}}
*{{Pattern|Kemu|Wraith}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p274}}

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| Unspecified plasma mortar mounted on Ultra Wraiths || A heavy plasma mortar that fires a plasma blast with cluster munitions that detonate upon impact, with several secondary explosions following shortly after.{{Ref/Game|H5G|Id=ultrawraith|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=Wraith Ultra description|Quote=Wraith Ultras are dedicated siege vehicles fitted with a new plasma mortar that can blanket large areas in superheated destruction with a single shot. Superior Wraith with heavy armor and significantly upgraded armament.}} || 
*''Kemu''-pattern [[Ultra Wraith]]{{Ref/Reuse|ultrawraith}}

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| Unspecified plasma mortar mounted on Temple Wraiths || A heavy plasma mortar that has a higher rate-of-fire.{{Ref/Game|H5G|Id=templewraith|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=Temple Wraith description|Quote=In the distant past, Zealots alone had the terrible responsibility of destroying parasite-tainted Forerunner gifts that ran amok after activation. Masterwork Wraith with hardened armor, improving handling, and a faster rate-of-fire for the plasma mortar.}} || 
*''Kemu''-pattern [[Temple Wraith]]{{Ref/Reuse|templewraith}}

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| Unspecified plasma mortar mounted on Banished Wraiths{{Ref/Note|Id=banishedwraiths|Given that Banished Wraiths were augmented from Covenant Wraiths,{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22p468|Enc22|Page=468}} the "plasma mortar" listed in specifications of Banished Wraiths in the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]'' were likely intended to be "heavy plasma mortars".}} || A heavy plasma mortar that fires red plasma blasts.{{Ref/Game|HW2|Wraith in-game unit}}{{Ref/Game|HINF|Wraith in-game vehicle}} || 
*[[Bolroci Workshop Wraith]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p468}}
*[[Eklon'Dal Workshop Wraith]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p468}}

|}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Shield grenade.jpg|A blast from a {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}'s heavy plasma mortar moments before impact in ''[[Starry Night]]''.
File:H2A WraithsGuardingBridge.png|A {{Pattern|Muz|Wraith}} fires its heavy plasma mortar in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:HFR Mission 6.png|The arc of a plasma blast from a ''Muz''-pattern Wraith's heavy plasma mortar in ''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''.
File:HW2-WraithsvsMarines.png|The impact of a plasma blast from an [[Eklon'Dal Workshop Wraith]]'s heavy plasma mortar in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
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*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
**''[[Armor Testing]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Starry Night]]''
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
**''[[Sadie's Story]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[The Duel]]''
**''[[Prototype]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
**''[[Palace Hotel]]''
*''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]''
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*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Know Your Enemy]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''
*''[[Winter Contention]]''
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==Notes==
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==Sources==
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{{Covenant heavy weapons}}
[[Category:Covenant weapons]]
[[Category:Artillery]]