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[[File:HW-Turret Progression.png|thumb|500px|The light model (left), medium model (middle), and heavy model (right) of the | [[File:HW-Turret Progression.png|thumb|500px|The light model (left), medium model (middle), and heavy model (right) of the UNSC base turret.]] | ||
The | The '''base turret''' is a stationary weapons platform used by the [[United Nations Space Command]], particularly deployed in UNSC [[Firebase]]s. One of several automated turrets in UNSC service, the emplacement's standard armament is the [[M202 XP machine gun]].<ref name="cs">[http://www.halowars.com/GameInfo/firebase.aspx#Turret '''Official Halo Wars Community Site''': ''Game Info - UNSC Firebase'']</ref> | ||
==Design details== | |||
Base turrets are commonly used in the prefabricated UNSC firebases. When needed, a turret is assembled in the underground section of the firebase before being deployed into one of the four available slots. Ammunition is stored under the turret, providing a steady supply for the weapon mounted on its 360-degree traversal mount. When a base turret sustains too much damage, the structure explodes, but the turret slot remains intact, allowing the base to assemble and deploy another base turret.<ref name="cs"/> | |||
Three versions of the base turret are fielded, each of which has progressively heavier armor and armament. The light model features only one M202, whereas the medium variant mounts two M202s, and the heavy variant has four [[M41 Vulcan]]s.<ref name="cs"/> | |||
Base turrets are also equipped on starships. The {{UNSCship|Spirit of Fire}} features at least 15 base turrets on its hull, though their use is limited to repelling boarders rather than naval engagement.<ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign level ''[[Cleansing]]''</ref> At least one of a weaker variant was mounted within the ''[[Pilgrims' Pride]]'', and was destroyed by Spartan-IV [[Anthony Madsen]] during the skirmish onboard.<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''Issue #4''</ref> | |||
==Variants== | |||
A '''rebel''' variant of the base turret was used by [[unidentified insurrectionist group|a group of insurrectionists]] operating on [[Harvest]] and [[Arcadia]]. These turrets operated similarly to the light UNSC model, but possess maroon-colored plates over the UNSC green and have much weaker armor.<ref name="HW">'''Halo Wars'''</ref> | |||
In addition to the turret's machine guns, a base turret could be equipped with additional armament. Their use is mutually exclusive, however, as there is insufficient space to mount more than one system on any given turret.<ref name="HW"/> | |||
*'''Anti-infantry''' - A [[KG Mark 34 flame mortar]] is outfitted on the left side of a base turret for launching a ball of flame onto attacking infantry.<ref name="HW"/> | |||
*'''Anti-armor''' - A pair of [[M66 light railgun]]s is outfitted on both side of a base turret for firing high-density ferrous projectiles to penetrate armor at extreme range.<ref name="HW"/> | |||
*'''Anti-air''' - Two [[Anaconda surface-to-air missile]] launchers are installed on both sides of a base turret to repel attacking aircraft.<ref name="HW"/> | |||
In addition to the turret's machine guns, a base turret could be equipped with additional armament. Their use is mutually exclusive, however, as there is insufficient space to mount more than one system on any given turret. | |||
*'''Anti-infantry''' - A [[KG Mark 34 flame mortar]] is outfitted on the left side of a base turret for launching a ball of flame onto attacking infantry. | |||
*'''Anti-armor''' - A pair of [[M66 light railgun]]s is outfitted on both side of a base turret for firing high-density ferrous projectiles to penetrate armor at extreme range. | |||
*'''Anti-air''' - Two [[Anaconda surface-to-air missile]] launchers are installed on both sides of a base turret to repel attacking aircraft. | |||
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The turrets deployed by the ''Spirit of Fire'' on [[Installation 00]] additionally have a few minor aesthetic differences. Turrets can be deployed independently of Firebase deployments via Pelican airlift<ref>'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''' level: [[One-Three-Zero]]</ref>. Leaders such as [[Morgan Kinsano]] can use this ability to deploy a turret anywhere on the battlefield. | |||
The turrets deployed by the ''Spirit of Fire'' on [[Installation 00]] | |||
=== | ===Victory Turret=== | ||
The '''Victory Turret''' is a variant employed by [[Jerome-092]]. When deployed, it inspires friendly units. Tier I of the ability can deploy one turret, while Tier II can deploy two. | |||
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File:HW2_Victory_Turret.jpg|Victory Turret | |||
File:HW2_Victory_Turret.jpg|Victory Turret | |||
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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
===''Halo Wars''=== | ===''Halo Wars''=== | ||
[[ | *'''Info:''' Turrets are good at defending bases aganst all enemy targets. | ||
*'''Cost:''' Tech level 0, Supplies 250 | |||
*'''Upgrades:''' | |||
**'''Flame Mortar''': Adds bonus Anti-Infantry Attack to the Turret. | |||
***'''Cost''': Tech level 1, Supplies 100 | |||
**'''Rail Gun''': Adds bonus Anti-Vehicle Attack to the Turret. | |||
***'''Cost''': Tech level 1, Supplies 100 | |||
**'''Missile Launcher''': Adds bonus Anti-Air Attack to the Turret. | |||
***'''Cost''': Tech level 1, Supplies 100 | |||
In ''Halo Wars'', the base turret is the main defensive building, serving as the human equivalent of the [[Covenant automated plasma turret#Heavy model|Covenant automated plasma turret]]. Base turrets become available for construction at the UNSC firebase's turret sockets after purchasing the ''Station'' upgrade. The campaign levels ''[[Cleansing]]'' and ''[[Repairs]]'', both of which take place on the hull of the UNSC ''Spirit of Fire'', feature a number of individual turrets sockets (15 and 11, respectively) on the hull to repel enemies. On the Skirmish map ''[[Beasley's Plateau]]'', both UNSC and Covenant players have access to four individual turret sockets, each defending two building sites. On Skirmish, each [[rebel base]] features two to four base turrets, but they are considerably weaker than their UNSC counterparts. | |||
For the specialised upgrades, the player may only use one upgrade at a time. Extra weapons do not affect the machine guns' operation. For example, a turret armed with an anti-air upgrade will still fire at infantry and vehicles. As well as weapon upgrades, base turrets can be further upgraded to medium turrets, and then large turrets at the [[UNSC Field Armory]]. The upgrade to a medium turret adds a third of the armor and another M202 XP machine gun. The upgrade to a large turret adds an additional 50% armor and two more machine guns.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide]]''', ''page 32''</ref> | |||
For the specialised upgrades, the player may only use one upgrade at a time. Extra weapons do not affect the machine guns' operation. For example, a turret armed with an anti-air upgrade will still fire at infantry and vehicles. As well as weapon upgrades, base turrets can be further upgraded to medium turrets, and then large turrets at the [[UNSC Field Armory]]. The upgrade to a medium turret adds a third of the armor and another M202 XP machine gun. The upgrade to a large turret adds an additional 50% armor and two more machine guns. | |||
===''Halo Wars 2''=== | ===''Halo Wars 2''=== | ||
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** R&D I, II and III (Leader Powers) Granting Base Turret with Energy Shield, the higher R&D Applies the higher Damage can be sustained. | ** R&D I, II and III (Leader Powers) Granting Base Turret with Energy Shield, the higher R&D Applies the higher Damage can be sustained. | ||
Like their ''Halo Wars'' counterparts the turrets in ''Halo Wars 2'' can be upgraded to anti-infanty, anti-vehicle, or anti-aircraft. Each of these upgrades cost 300 power and can only be built once the firebase has been upgraded into a Combat Station. The turret can be upgraded with [[energy shielding]] if the player applies a Leader Point into R&D Leader Powers and also can be upgraded with Fortify Base Upgrade to increase their health and attack power. The turrets can only be upgraded through the UNSC Armory. | |||
===Changes from ''Halo Wars'' to ''Halo Wars 2''=== | ===Changes from ''Halo Wars'' to ''Halo Wars 2''=== | ||
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*Field Armory upgrades changed from increasing armor and damage output to health and damage output. | *Field Armory upgrades changed from increasing armor and damage output to health and damage output. | ||
*Base Turret can receive energy shielding through R&D leader power upgrades. | *Base Turret can receive energy shielding through R&D leader power upgrades. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File: | File:PORTFOLIO turret LAYOUT 01.jpg|Concept art of the base turret. | ||
File: | File:Unsc_turret.jpg|Concept models of upgraded defense turrets. | ||
File: | File:M202 XP.jpg|A medium base turret equipped with two M202 XP machine guns and two M66 railguns. | ||
File: | File:HWAjax7.jpg|Defensive turret in action. | ||
File:Escalation-Turrets.jpg|[[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan]] [[Anthony Madsen]] destroying a base turret onboard the ''[[Pilgrims Pride]]''. | File:Escalation-Turrets.jpg|[[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan]] [[Anthony Madsen]] destroying a base turret onboard the ''[[Pilgrims Pride]]''. | ||
File:HW2_FloodDefenses_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art for [[Flood]] defensive structures, one of which including a consumed Base turret (top-left). | File:HW2_FloodDefenses_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art for [[Flood]] defensive structures, one of which including a consumed Base turret (top-left). | ||
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*''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | *''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | *''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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