Editing Mamua'uda-pattern Shade

From Halopedia, the Halo wiki

You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits.

The edit can be undone. Please check the comparison below to verify that this is what you want to do, and then publish the changes below to finish undoing the edit.

Latest revision Your text
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Title|''Mamua'uda''-pattern Shade}}
{{Era|HCW}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{disambig header|the Type-29 variant|the other versions of the Shade turret|Shade}}
{{disambig header|the Shade featured in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''|the other versions of the Shade turret|Shade}}
{{Vehicle infobox
{{Vehicle infobox
|name=''Mamua'uda''-pattern Gun Pod
|image=[[File:HCEA-T29ShadeASG.png|300px]]
|image=[[File:HCEA-T29ShadeASG.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=
|name=Type-29 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun
*[[Achoem Weapons]]{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/shade|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Shade Turret|D=04|M=01|Y=2020}}
|manufacturer=[[Achoem Weapons]]<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/shade '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Shade Turret'']</ref>
*[[Assembly Forges]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=303}}
|line=Shade  
|line=[[Shade]]
|model=Type-29
|model=
|cost=
|cost=
|length={{Convert|14.4|ft|m|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Game|Id=Library|CEA|Library (feature)|Library|Detail=Shade}}
|length={{Convert|4.4|m|ft|}}{{citation needed}}
|width={{Convert|10.2|ft|m|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|width={{Convert|3.1|m|ft|}}{{citation needed}}
|height={{Convert|10.4|ft|m|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|height={{Convert|3.2|m|ft|}}{{citation needed}}
|mass={{Convert|508|lb|kg|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|mass=
|max speed=
|max speed=
|engine=
|engine=
|hull=
|hull=
|sensor=
|target=
|armament=
|armament=
|crew=1 gunner
|crew=1 gunner
Line 23: Line 22:
|consumables=
|consumables=
|othersystems=
|othersystems=
|firstuse=
|firstuse-title=In service
|service=[[Human-Covenant War]] <br> [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|firstuse=[[Human-Covenant War]] <br> [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|role=Anti-infantry
|role=Anti-infantry
|affiliation=[[Covenant]] <br> [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] <br> [[Merg Vol's Covenant]]
|affiliation=[[Covenant]] <br> [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] <br> [[Merg Vol's Covenant]]
}}
}}
The '''''Mamua'uda''-pattern Gun Pod'''{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} {{Type|29|Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun|ASG}} is a [[Covenant]] anti-infantry gun turret. It falls under the category of weapons emplacements commonly identified as '''[[Shade]]s'''.{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=171}} One of the oldest models of the Shade, with its history dating back hundreds of years, they are preferred by pious [[shipmaster]]s for their antiquity.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
The '''Type-29 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun''', abbreviated as '''Type-29 ASG''', is a [[Covenant]] anti-infantry gun turret. It falls under the category of weapons emplacements commonly identified as [[Shade]]s.<ref name="visual">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 171''</ref> One of the oldest models of the Shade, with its history dating back hundreds of years, they are preferred by pious [[shipmaster]]s for their antiquity.<ref name="universe"/>


==Overview==
==Design details==
===Design details===
The T-29 ASG is mounted on a sturdy tripod, and the seat is floating on top of the said tripod. It fires three rounds of slow, purple plasma bolts at once, and has very limited precision and a medium rate of fire. Unlike the other known Shade variants, it can be moved, but usually by a large force. Its high mobility is used as a compensation for its low protection. The Type-29 Shade is inferior to other Shade models in terms of firepower and accuracy.<ref name="universe"/>
The ''Mamua'uda'' [[design pattern]] is distinctive due to its sturdy tripod, with the seat situated in a hovering pod lifted via the use of [[anti-gravity technology]] above the legs. The pod is capable of rotating to provide 360 degrees of line of fire for the operator, with the primary [[plasma cannon]] situated at the front of the weapon. The ''Mamua'uda'' is unique for its tri-prong-based firing channel which serves to guide the [[plasma]] fired, offering a long range and low rate of energy disappation that allows the weapon to even serve in a limited [[Anti-aircraft weapon|anti-aircraft]] role when needed.{{Ref/Reuse|Library}}


When firing, the Shade fires three rounds of slow, purple plasma bolts at once, and has very limited precision and a medium rate of fire. Unlike the other known Shade variants, it can be moved, but usually by a large force. Its high mobility is used as compensation for its low protection.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} Overall, the ''Mamua'uda''-pattern is considered empirically inferior to nearly all other Shade models in terms of firepower and accuracy.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
The tripodal base of the ''Mamua'uda'' design was later carried into the successor {{Pattern|Sho'riru|Shade|}} and {{Pattern|Bmur'resh|Shade}}s.
===Variants===
The [[heavy plasma cannon]] on the {{Pattern|Wuchek|Spectre}} was bespoke-designed by [[Achoem Weapons]] as payment for a now-undocumented favour. It is commonly believed to either be an ancestor, or a descendant, of the ''Mamua'uda'' design.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFLore|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-cutting-room-lore|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Cutting Room Lore|D=26|M=07|Y=2022}}
The ''Murien''-pattern [[heavy plasma cannon]] is a more complex and remote-operated version of the ''Mamua'uda''{{'}}s main weapon, primarily employed on some variants of the {{Pattern|Dextro Xur|Spirit}} dropship.{{Ref/Book|HWF|Page=74-75}}
<gallery class="center">
File:Halo Spectre Concept.jpg|The ''Mamua'uda''-derived heavy plasma cannon on the ''Wuchek''-pattern Spectre.
File:HCE_Spirit_cannon.png|The ''Murien''-pattern heavy plasma cannon on the Spirit dropship.
</gallery>
===Usage===
Achoem Weapons claims the ''Mamua'uda'' as the longest and most storied Shade design used throughout the Covenant, with a service life measured in centuries and several dozen conflicts. Despite the design's universally-agreed upon inferiority to other models, it is nonetheless highly-valued by particularly [[Covenant religion|pious]] [[fleetmaster]]s due its antiquity.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee, [[Supreme Commander]] of the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]], was one such commander; ''Mamua'uda''-pattern Shades were widely used by his forces during the [[Battle of Installation 04]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
<!--
==Tactics==
==Tactics==
===''Halo: Combat Evolved''===
===Halo: Combat Evolved===
*Heavy weapons, [[Sniper Rifle System 99C-S2 Anti-Matériel|snipers]], or grenades are perfect to eliminate the Shades operator.
*Heavy weapons, [[Sniper Rifle System 99C-S2 Anti-Matériel|snipers]], or grenades are perfect to eliminate the Shades operator.
*If the player gets close to a Shade and tries to push it, the operator can turn the turret and splatter the player with the gun.
*If the player gets close to a Shade and try to push it, the operator can turn the turret and splatter the player with the gun.
*The T-29 ASG is inefficient for killing opposing players in [[Multiplayer]], but very helpful in eliminating vehicles in Multiplayer and Covenant infantry in [[Campaign]].
*The T-29 ASG is inefficient for killing opposing players in [[Multiplayer]], but very helpful in eliminating vehicles in Multiplayer and Covenant infantry in [[Campaign]].
*Although the T-29 is indestructible, players in the Campaign can render it inoperable by flipping it upside down (through a grenade or rocket), thereby preventing Covenant troops from manning it.  
*Although the T-29 is indestructible, players in the Campaign can render it inoperable by flipping it upside down (through a grenade or rocket), thereby preventing Covenant troops from manning it.  


===''Halo Wars''===
===Halo Wars===
*As its name suggests, the T-29 ASG is very effective against infantry. Therefore, vehicles should be used to draw its fire, and any infantry should be carefully used in a supporting role when taking one down.
*As its name suggests, the T-29 ASG is very effective against infantry. Therefore, vehicles should be used to draw its fire, and any infantry should be carefully used in a supporting role when taking one down.


===''Halo: Spartan Assault''===
===Halo: Spartan Assault===
*Remember that the Shade overheats after six shots, which makes you unable to use it for at least five seconds.
*Remember that the Shade overheats after six shots, which makes you unable to use it for at least five seconds.
*When you hijack the Shade, you will gain invulnerability until you take control of the Shade.
*When you hijack the Shade, you will gain invulnerability until you take control of the Shade.
*You cannot score a double kill if you destroy a Shade Turret with a gunner in it.
*You cannot score a double kill if you destroy a Shade Turret with a gunner in it.
*When the Shade Turret's health is around 33%, the gunner will dismount.
*When the Shade Turret is around 33% health, the gunner will dismount.
*Destroying a Shade turret with grenades will earn you a Demolition medal. Destroying a Shade turret with a charged Plasma Pistol will earn you the Anticipation medal.  
*Destroying a Shade turret with grenades will earn you a Demolition medal. Destroying a Shade turret with charged Plasma Pistol will earn you Anticipation medal.  
*Destroying abandoned Shade turrets still count as kills.
*Destroying abandoned Shade turrets still count as kills.


===''Halo: Spartan Strike''===
===Halo: Spartan Strike===
*Since the overheat feature is removed, you can use Shade Turret for defensive purposes, such as in mission E-5, without worrying about overheat.
*Since the overheat feature is removed, you can use Shade Turret for defensive purposes, such as in mission E-5, without worrying about overheat.
*Unlike Spartan Assault, the Shade takes time to charge if the enemy is using it, which you can use to your advantage.
*Unlike Spartan Assault, the Shade takes time to charge if the enemy is using it, which you can use to your advantage.
*Like Spartan Assault, you cannot score a double kill if you destroy a Shade turret with a gunner in it. Wait for the gunner to dismount to score a double kill.
*Like Spartan Assault, you cannot score a double kill if you destroy a Shade turret with a gunner in it. Wait for the gunner to dismount to score a double kill.
*Destroying a Shade turret with grenades will earn you a Demolition medal. Destroying a Shade turret with charged plasma pistol will earn you an Anticipation medal.
*Destroying a Shade turret with grenades will earn you a Demolition medal. Destroying a Shade turret with charged plasma pistol will earn you an Anticipation medal.
*When the Shade Turret's health is around 33%, the gunner will dismount from the Shade Turret.
*When the Shade Turret is around 33% health, the gunner will dismount from the Shade Turret.
*Shade turrets, when inoperable, are labelled as hostile.
*Shade turrets, when inoperable, are labelled as hostile.
-->
==Production notes==
{{#widget:YouTube|id=TaAw8tqek9I|thumb|width=300px|caption=A video of the Shade turret's walk cycle, restored via modding.}}
During the [[Development of Halo: Combat Evolved|production]] of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', early revisions of the Shade were able to walk using the three legs on the base. While this ability was ultimately [[Cut Halo: Combat Evolved vehicles|cut from the game]], the rough animations for the turret's walk remain in the game files and can be easily restored via the ''[[Halo Editing Kit]]''. In 2022, a step-by-step guide to do such a thing was posted on the [[Halo Waypoint]] forums by [[Kenneth Peters]]; broadly related to his ongoing work in the [[Digsite]] cut content restoration effort.
{{Ref/Site|URL=https://forums.halowaypoint.com/t/mcc-development-flighting-update/5019/7?u=postums|Site=Halo Waypoint Forums|Page=MCC Development & Flighting Update|D=20|M=02|Y=2022}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
===''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''Anniversary''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HCE Shade.png|In-game preview of the ''Mamua'uda''-pattern Shade in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HCEA-T29ShadeASGProfile.png|Profile view of the T29 Shade ASG in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
File:HCE-T29ShadeASG.png|Alternate preview of the ''Mamua'uda''-pattern Shade in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HCE Shade.png|In-game preview of the T29 Shade ASG in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HCE-T29ShadeASG-HUD-Reticule.jpg|The reticule of the ''Mamua'uda''-pattern Shade in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HCE-T29ShadeASG.png|Alternate preview of the T29 Shade ASG in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HW shadeturret.jpg|''[[Halo Wars]]'' T29 Shade in-game
File:HW shadecloseup.jpg|Closer look
File:HCE-T29ShadeASG-HUD-Reticule.jpg|The reticule of the T29 Shade ASG in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HCEA-T29ShadeASG-Screen-01.jpg|The reticule of the T29 Shade ASG in ''Halo Anniversary''.
File:HCEA-T29ShadeASG-Screen-02.jpg|The T29 Shade ASG firing on enemies in ''Halo Anniversary''.
File:Shade-shot.jpg|Shade plasma bolts in mid-flight in ''Halo: Combat Evolved.''
File:Shade-shot.jpg|Shade plasma bolts in mid-flight in ''Halo: Combat Evolved.''
File:Shade.jpg|A [[Sangheili Minor]] firing a Shade in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HCE-T29ShadeASG-Screen.jpg|A pair of Grunts manning Type-29 Shades in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HCE-T29ShadeASG-Screen.jpg|A pair of Grunts manning Type-29 Shades in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HCEA-T29ShadeASGProfile.png|Profile view of the ''Mamua'uda''-pattern Shade in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
File:Shade SpartanAssault.png|[[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan]] [[Sarah Palmer]] using the Type-29 Shade in ''Halo: Spartan Assault''.
File:HCEA-T29ShadeASG-Screen-01.jpg|The reticule of the ''Mamua'uda''-pattern Shade in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
File:Hunt for the Sangheli Command.png|The Type-29 Shade being used on [[Draetheus V]].
File:HCEA-T29ShadeASG-Screen-02.jpg|The ''Mamua'uda''-pattern Shade firing on enemies in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
</gallery>
 
===''Halo Wars'' and ''Halo: Spartan Strike''===
<gallery>
File:HW shadeturret.jpg|The ''[[Halo Wars]]'' ''Mamua'uda''-pattern Shade in-game.
File:HW shadecloseup.jpg|A closeup view of the ''Mamua'uda''-pattern Shade in ''Halo Wars''.
File:Shade SpartanAssault.png|[[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan]] [[Sarah Palmer]] using the ''Mamua'uda''-pattern Shade in ''Halo: Spartan Assault''.
File:Hunt for the Sangheli Command.png|The ''Mamua'uda''-pattern Shade being used on [[Draetheus V]].
File:HSS-Gameplay-Grizzly.jpg|A ''Mamua'uda''-pattern Shade in ''Halo: Spartan Strike''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


Line 115: Line 83:


==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
<references/>


==See also==
*[[Type-26 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun]]
*[[Type-27 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun]]
{{Covenant heavy weapons}}
{{Covenant heavy weapons}}
[[Category:Covenant weapons]]
[[Category:Covenant weapons]]
[[Category:Artillery]]
[[Category:Artillery]]
[[Category:Plasma weapons]]
[[Category:Plasma weapons]]

Please note that all contributions to Halopedia are considered to be released under the Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license (see Halopedia:Copyrights for details). If you don't want your writing to be edited mercilessly and redistributed at will, then don't submit it here. You are also promising us that you wrote this yourself, or copied it from a public domain or similar free resource. Do not submit copyrighted work without permission!

Cancel Editing help (opens in new window)

To view or search uploaded images go to the list of images. Uploads and deletions are also logged in the upload log. For help including images on a page see Help:Images. For a sound file, use this code: [[Media:File.ogg]].

Do not copy text from other websites without permission. It will be deleted.

Templates used on this page:

Retrieved from "https://www.halopedia.org/Mamua%27uda-pattern_Shade"