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[[File:HW-Turret Progression.png|thumb|500px|The light model (left), medium model (middle), and heavy model (right) of the 2531 M5 Talos.]]
[[File:HW-Turret Progression.png|thumb|500px|The light model (left), medium model (middle), and heavy model (right) of the 2531 UNSC base turret.]]


The '''M5 Talos Weapon Station''',{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=183}}, colloquially referred to simply as the "'''base turret'''", is an automated stationary weapons platform used by the [[United Nations Space Command]].   One of several automated turrets in UNSC service, the emplacement's standard armament is the [[M202 XP machine gun]].{{Ref/Site|Id=cs|URL=http://www.halowars.com/GameInfo/firebase.aspx#Turret|Site=Official Halo Wars Community Site|Page=Turret|D=20|M=03|Y=2011|LocalArchive=Archive:Halowars.com/UNSC#Turret}} While usually deployed mounted atop specialised mounting towers, the Talos is specifically only the targeting and aiming module at the top of the tower which mounts the weapon systems being fired.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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/Site|Id=cs|D=11|M=4|Y=2010|URL=http://www.halowars.com/GameInfo/firebase.aspx#Turret|Site=Official Halo Wars Community Site|Page=Game Info - UNSC Firebase|LocalArchive=Archive:Halowars.com/UNSC#Turret}}


==Overview==
==Design details==
===Design details===
[[File:HW2 BaseTurret.png|thumb|250px|right|The 2559-era base turret on [[Installation 00]].]]
[[File:HW2 BaseTurret.png|thumb|250px|The 2559-era base turret on [[Installation 00]].]]
Automated weapon towers are installed around UNSC firebases to deter attack. Most firebase facilities have power and control hookups prearranged for up to four Turrets. The base towers used by the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} are relics of a defensive-in-depth tactical doctrine the UNSC was eventually forced to abandon as the [[Human-Covenant War|Covenant War]] ground down Humanity's armies and industrial centers.{{Ref/Game|Id=phoenix|HW2|Phoenix Log#UNSC Buildings|Phoenix Log – "Turret"}}
The Talos is a fairly modular weapons platform, capable of targeting and firing on enemy targets automatically or via manned use of a remote [[UNSC battle network|battle network]] uplink. The system can be mounted on a large variety of towers and mounting platforms, and accepts a variety of weapon systems for differing roles.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} They are generally used as part of the defensive network for UNSC [[Firebase|prefabricated firebases]], which typically have power and control hookups arranged for up to four Talos systems. Their use is the relic of an abandoned defence-in-depth doctrine used by the UNSC and abandoned as the [[Human-Covenant War]] ground on, destroying much of humanity's armed forces and industrial centres.{{Ref/Game|Id=phoenix|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Turret}}


As with most [[human]] automated defences, the Talos can be deployed with multiple units [[UNSC battle network|networked together]] to act as a single machine. In these scenarios, the turrets are generally deployed with overlapping fields of fire with which they can be used to their best effect. Defensive networks like this generally rely on an optical or laser sensor and an [[Identification friend or foe|IFF]] interrogator for target acquisition, which can then be shared across the network to best facilitate effective firing.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
==Variants==
 
===Armaments===
Talos weapon stations are capable of fitting a wide variety of weapons, depending on intended use. The most standard loadout is a pair of [[M202 XP machine gun]]s, though this can be upgraded to three or four M202s or even [[M41 Vulcan]]s as needed.{{Ref/Book|Halo Wars: Official Prima Strategy Guide|Page=30-32}}{{Ref/Reuse|cs}} For anti-infantry defence, the turrets can be upgraded with a [[KG Mark 34 flame mortar]] or up to four unidentified rotary cannons, or a pair of [[M66 light railgun]]s and [[Anaconda surface-to-air missile|Anaconda SAM]] launchers for anti-vehicle and anti-air defence, respectively.
 
The culmination of the Talos' power comes in the form of a mount for the [[M4131 rapid-fire howitzer]], turning the turret into a 152mm heavy artillery system for long-ranged ground defense roles{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=141}} This configuration is known as the "[[siege turret]]"..{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
 
==Base variants==
Talos turrets are capable of being mounted on a huge variety of mountings and platforms. These include specially-designed towers constructed underneath a firebase or starship hull, a [[dropship]]-portable tower for rapid field deployment and even use inside a starship.
===2531-era model===
===2531-era model===
This version of the base turret was in use by at least [[2531]]. It was used by the forces of the UNSC ''Spirit of Fire'' in the battles of [[Harvest]], [[Arcadia]] and [[Trove]], wherein it was deployed in the "pod" [[Firebase]]s deployed by [[D20 Heron]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|HW}} These turrets were 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 2531-model 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/Reuse|cs}} These turrets were also employed by [[Unidentified insurrectionist group|unidentified]] [[Insurrectionist]] forces on Arcadia and Harvest. These turrets operated similarly to the light UNSC model, but possess maroon-colored plates over the UNSC green and have much weaker armor.{{Ref/Game|Id=HW|HW|Base turret in-game unit}}
This version of the base turret was in use by at least [[2531]]. It was used by the forces of the UNSC ''Spirit of Fire'' in the battles of [[Harvest]], [[Arcadia]] and [[Trove]], wherein it was deployed in the "pod" [[Firebase]]s deployed by [[D20 Heron]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|HW}} These turrets were 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 2531-model 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/Reuse|cs}} These turrets were also employed by [[Unidentified insurrectionist group|unidentified]] [[Insurrectionist]] forces on Arcadia and Harvest. These turrets operated similarly to the light UNSC model, but possess maroon-colored plates over the UNSC green and have much weaker armor.{{Ref/Game|Id=HW|HW|Base turret in-game unit}}


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/Level|HW|Cleansing}} 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/Comic|HE|Issue=4}}
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/Level|HW|Cleansing}} 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/Comic|Halo: Escalation|Issue=[[Halo: Escalation Issue 4|4]]}}


Three versions of this 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/Reuse|cs}}
Three versions of this 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/Reuse|cs}}
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==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
===''Halo Wars''===
===''Halo Wars''===
[[File:HW CovenantBaseTurret.png|thumb|A Base turret owned by the Covenant.]]
[[File:HW CovenantBaseTurret.png|right|thumb|A Base turret owned by the Covenant.]]
{{Quote|Turrets are good at defending bases against all enemy targets.|In-game information}}
*'''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 {{Pattern|Kewu Umppi'pa'|citadel 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.


In ''Halo Wars'', the base turret costs {{HWResources|250}} to be built. It is the main defensive building, serving as the human equivalent of the {{Pattern|Kewu Umppi'pa'|citadel turret}}. Base turrets become available for construction at the UNSC firebase's turret sockets after purchasing the ''Station'' upgrade.  
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/Book|Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide|Page=32}}
 
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| Flame Mortar || Upgrade || N/A || {{HWTech|1}} || {{HWResources|100}} || Adds bonus Anti-Infantry Attack to the Turret.
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| Rail Gun || Upgrade || N/A || {{HWTech|1}} || {{HWResources|100}} || Adds bonus Anti-Vehicle Attack to the Turret.
|- style="height: 40px"
| Missile Launcher || Upgrade || N/A || {{HWTech|1}} || {{HWResources|100}} || Adds bonus Anti-Air Attack to the Turret.
|}
 
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 neutral turret sockets, each defending two building sites. In this case, the Covenant-constructed turret will have Covenant highlights such as purple. 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/Book|Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide|Page=32}}
On some maps with neutral turret building sites such as [[Beasley's Plateau]], the Covenant are able to build Base turrets as the sites do not support the construction of [[Covenant automated plasma turret|plasma turrets]]. In this case, the Covenant-constructed turret will have Covenant highlights such as purple.


===''Halo Wars 2''===
===''Halo Wars 2''===
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
The UNSC Turret Mega Bloks set depicted a UNSC turret as being manually operated as opposed to the automated system that is seen in the games.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.megaconstrux.com/en-us/halo/sets/unsc-turret|Site=Mega Construx|Page=UNSC Turret|D=5|M=11|Y=2021}}
*The UNSC Turret Mega Bloks set depicted a UNSC turret as being manually operated as opposed to the automated system that is seen in the games.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.megaconstrux.com/en-us/halo/sets/unsc-turret|Site=Mega Construx|Page=Halo - UNSC Turret|D=5|M=11|Y=2021}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Anvil Accord]]'' {{Mo}}


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