Editing M57 Pilum

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Weapon infobox
|name			= M57 Pilum
|image			= [[File:H5G-M57.png|300px]]
|manufacturer		= [[Chalybs Defense Solutions]]{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/rocket-launcher|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Rocket Launcher|D=13|M=04|Y=2016}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=176}}
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|type			= Surface-to-surface [[rocket launcher]]{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
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|service		= [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|length			= {{Convert|4.5|ft|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|width			= {{Convert|0.6|ft|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|height			= {{Convert|1.1|ft|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|weight			=
|ammotype		= [[M29 rocket|M29 50x137mm high explosive, multi-purpose (HEMP)]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|capacity       = 
|feed			= 2-rocket magazine{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
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|optics         = 2x [[Smart-linking|smart-link]] magnification{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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The '''M57 Pilum Assault Weapon''' ('''M57 PAW''') is a shoulder-fired heavy weapon issued to personnel of the [[UNSC Army]], [[UNSC Marine Corps]], and the [[Spartan Operations|Spartan branch]] around [[2558|October 2558]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} It performs very similarly to the [[M41 SPNKR]], its predecessor.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

==Overview==
===Design details===
Despite performing much the same as the M41 rocket launcher, the M57 rocket launcher is cheaper and substantially lighter. The M57 rocket launcher is also significantly different in design philosophy, featuring a single, reusable, fixed tube and detachable box magazines rather than dual, rotating, pre-loaded, disposable tubes.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}

The weapon is fed by a two-round detachable box magazine on the upper left side, forward of the user. The magazine retracts into the weapon when chambering each round, similar to the {{Pattern|Pez'tk|fuel rod gun}}. A 2× magnification scope folds out from a module on the left side when activated. Its missiles are able to lock onto aircraft if the operator uses [[smart scope]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Standard warheads used by the rocket launcher are [[M29 rocket|M29 50x130mm high-explosive multi-purpose]], but specialist rounds are also available, including those with thermobaric fillers or [[dumb AI]]-driven "brilliant" guidance systems.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

===Variants===
A number of specialist variants of the Pilum are available.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
* '''[[Ad Victoriam]]''': An improved M57 that fires three laser-guided missiles in a "V" formation, all equipped with an airburst proximity fuse. The operator can use smart scope in order to guide the missiles with the reticle, and doing so will fire the missiles in a cluster rather than a "V" formation.{{Ref/Game|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=Ad Victoriam description|Quote=There's nowhere to hide. Improved Rocket Launcher that fires two additional missiles in a "V" pattern with each shot. All three missiles can be laser-guided when using Smart-Link and feature an airburst proximity fuse.}}
* '''[[High Five]]''': This advanced M57 fires five [[MLRS-1 Hydra]] mini-missiles that will lock onto both ground and air targets. Unlike the base model and the ''Ad Victoriam'', smart scope is not needed for the ''High Five''{{'}}s missiles to lock onto targets. Much like the ''[[Echidna]]'' variant of the Hydra MLRS, the ''High Five'' also features a 5× zoom mode that allows the weapon to seek out targets as far as {{convert|762|m|ft}}.{{Ref/Game|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=High Five description|Quote=BOOM! Advanced Rocket Launcher loaded with experimental submunition ammo. Each shot unleashes five Hydra mini-missiles that will lock-on to ground and air targets.}}
<gallery class="center">
File:H5 Pilum Ad victorum.png|Ad Victoriam.
File:H5G Pilum3.png|High Five.
</gallery>

===Usage===
The Pilum saw usage in the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war era]], issued to [[UNSC Army]], [[UNSC Marine Corps]], and [[Spartan Operations]] personnel with the goal of countering enemy vehicles and [[Promethean Knight]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CFLocke|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-locke-load|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Locke & Load|D=08|M=11|Y=2020}}{{Ref/Game|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=Rocket Launcher description|Quote=Shoulder-fired heavy weapon widely issued to UNSC Army, Marine Corps, and Spartan infantry to counter enemy vehicles and Promethean Knights. Can fire two missiles per magazine. Lock-on to air targets using Smart-Link before firing.}}

==Gameplay==
{{Main|Rocket Launcher}}
The M57 Pilum is featured as a usable weapon called the "Rocket Launcher", in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. It is a [[power weapon]], which fires slow-moving rockets that deal an incredible amount of damage upon detonation, with a wide area of effect. The Rocket Launcher is one of the most powerful weapons in the game, and to compensate, it has a small magazine size, slow reload speed and ammo is generally very rare.

==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances==
===Silver Timeline===
{{Notice/Silver|category=no}}
M57 Pilums are used by UNSC personnel in battles against the Covenant.{{Ref/YouTube|Id=HTVIGN|F-j3ma0FiEE|IGN|Halo TV Series: Bringing Master Chief's Weapons to Life|Y=2022|M=3|D=14}}

== Trivia ==
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*The M57 bears broad similarities to the [[Cut Halo: Combat Evolved weapons#Anti-air rocket launcher|anti-air rocket launcher]] cut from the original ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and the [[Cut Halo 3 weapons#Missile launcher|missile launcher]] cut from ''Halo 3''.
*The weapon's color palette was changed between the [[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta|multiplayer beta]] and final release, going from a more subdued green color to a more vivid green with yellow accents, possibly to increase visual recognition and alert players to its presence.
*The Pilum is named after the [[wikipedia:Pilum|thrown javelin]] of the ancient Roman army.

==Gallery==
===Development images===
<gallery>
File:Halo5 Rocket.png|A Pre-Beta development image of the M57 Pilum for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G M57Pilum HiPoly Render 1.jpg|A render of the Pilum's high-poly model.
File:H5G M57Pilum HiPoly Render 2.jpg|A render of the Pilum's high-poly model.
File:H5G M57Pilum HiPoly Render 3.jpg|A render of the Pilum's high-poly model.
File:H5G M57Pilum HiPoly Render 4.jpg|A render of the Pilum's high-poly model.
File:H5G M57Pilum HiPoly Render 5.jpg|A render of the Pilum's high-poly model.
File:H5G M57Pilum HiPoly Render 6.jpg|A render of the Pilum's high-poly model.
File:H5G M57Pilum HiPoly Render 7.jpg|A render of the Pilum's high-poly model.
File:H5G M57Pilum HiPoly Render 8.jpg|A render of the Pilum's high-poly model.
File:H5 - Recon with missile launcher.jpg|A [[RECON-class Mjolnir|Recon]]-clad Spartan-IV with the Pilum on [[Eden]] in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta]]''.
File:H5GB-RocketLauncherHUD.png|First-person view of the M57 on [[Pegasus]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''.
File:H5GB-RocketLauncherzoom.png|[[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope/Hover|Smart scope]] with the M57 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''.
File:HINF Concept JungleMap.jpg|''[[Halo Infinite]]'' concept art depicting a Spartan firing an M57 Pilum.
</gallery>

===Screenshots===
<gallery>
File:H5G-Locke&M57.jpg|[[Jameson Locke]] using an M57 Pilum during the [[Battle of Meridian (2558)|Battle of Meridian]].
File:H5G-Fred&M57.png|[[Frederic-104]] with a Pilum on [[Genesis]].
File:H5G-M57HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the M57 by Fred-104 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-M57zoom-Campaign.png|Smart scope with the M57 by Fred-104 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-M57HUD.png|First-person view of the M57 in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-M57zoom.png|Smart scope with the M57 in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-M57ss.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad Spartan-IV using smart scope with the M57 on [[Stasis]].
File:H5G-M57missile.png|An M29 missile fired from the M57.
File:H5G-Hydra&RocketLauncher.jpg|A [[RECRUIT-class Mjolnir|Recruit]]-clad Spartan-IV (left) using a Pilum on [[Escape from ARC]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-M57vsM41.png|An M57 Pilum in comparison to an M41 SPNKR in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
</gallery>

=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards ===
<gallery>
File:REQ Card - Rocket Launcher.png|Rocket Launcher.
File:REQ card - Ad Victoriam.jpg|''Ad Victoriam''.
File:REQ card - High Five.jpg|''High Five''.
</gallery>

== Videos ==
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== List of appearances ==
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}
* ''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''
== Sources ==
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{{UNSC support weapons}}

[[Category:Rocket launchers]]