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| {{Title|''Pek''-pattern plasma cannon}} | | {{Era|H2|H3}} |
| {{Weapon infobox | | {{Weapon |
| |name=''Pek''-pattern Sweeping Turret
| | | image=[[Image:Type-52 Plasma Cannon.jpg|200px]] |
| |image=[[File:H4-T52DESW-PlasmaCannonSide.png|300px]] | | | name=Plasma Cannon |
| |manufacturer=*[[Assembly Forges]]{{Ref/Book|Id=vis|EVG|page=140}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=300}} {{C|formerly}} | | | manufacturer=Covenant |
| *[[Achoem Weapons]]{{Ref/Book|Id=H4VG|H4EVG|Page=94}}
| | | model=Type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon |
| |series= | | | type=Portable Plasma Turret |
| |type=[[Class-1 directed energy cannon|Light plasma cannon]] | | | cost= |
| |cost= | | | size=Turret/Support Weapon |
| |variant=See [[#Variants|variants]] | | *Length: 131.7 centimeters |
| |length=
| | | damage per hit=Medium |
| *{{Convert|51.85|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us|sigfig=4}} {{C|Assembly Forges variant}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc09|Enc11|Page=330-331|Detail=Material in the 2009 encyclopedia depicts, and concerns, the ''[[Halo 3]]'' iteration of the turret.}}
| | | magazine=200 shot charge |
| *{{Convert|62.3|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us|sigfig=4}} {{C|Assembly Forges variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|vis}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=344-345|Detail=Material in the 2011 encyclopedia depicts, and concerns, the ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' iteration of the turret.}} | | | maxammo=*Unlimited (Mounted) |
| *{{Convert|60.3|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us|sigfig=4}} {{C|Achoem variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}
| | *200 shots (Dismounted) |
| |width={{Convert|25.8|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us|sigfig=3}} {{C|Achoem variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} | | | fire=Fully Automatic |
| |height={{Convert|33.8|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us|sigfig=3}} {{C|Achoem variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}
| | | ammotype=[[Superheated Plasma]] |
| |weight={{Convert|67|lb|kg|disp=flip|sp=us}} {{C|Assembly Forges variants}}{{Ref/Reuse|vis}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}} | | | operation= |
| |ammotype=[[Plasma|Superheated plasma]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}{{Ref/Reuse|vis}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} | | | rate of fire=300 RPM |
| |capacity=
| | | accuracy=Medium |
| |feed=200 units {{C|dismounted}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}{{Ref/Reuse|vis}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
| | | range=Medium to Medium-Long Range |
| |operation= | | | era= |
| |rate=Just over 300RPM{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}} | | | counterpart=*Halo 2:[[M247 GP Machine Gun]] |
| |velocity | | *Halo 3:[[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun]] |
| |optics=
| | | counterwep=Scoped Rifles |
| |range={{Convert|520|ft|m|disp=flip|sp=us}} {{C|Assembly Forges variants}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}} | | | affiliation=[[Covenant]] |
| |service=*[[Human-Covenant War]] | |
| *[[Great Schism]] | |
| *[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
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| The '''''Pek''-pattern Sweeping Turret'''{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} {{Type|52|Directed Energy Support Weapon|DESW}}{{Ref/Reuse|vis}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}} is a type of [[Class-1 directed energy cannon|light plasma cannon]] utilised by the [[Covenant]] and its [[Covenant remnants|remnants]].{{Ref/Site|Id=waypoint|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/gallery/plasma-cannon/7e7f4e70-db67-4477-9ee9-3956d2155fcc|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Plasma Cannon|D=27|M=04|Y=2012|LocalArchive=Archive:Halo Waypoint/2009 to 2014/Universe/Weapons#Plasma Cannon}} In use as early as [[2544]],{{Ref/Film|Id=ThePackage|HLeg|Story=The Package (animated short)}} though rarely encountered until [[2552]], the ''Pek'' is a universal replacement for the older {{Pattern|Shepsu|plasma cannon}}.{{Ref/Reuse|vis}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Bnet|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=28443|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Halo: Reach Ordnance - Type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon|D=13|M=10|Y=2014}} | | The '''Type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon'''<ref>''"All post-2549 model Wraiths have an extended crew area with a Type-52 DESW in a ring mount."'' (http://www.bungie.net/stats/halo3/CareerStats.aspx?player=Digipatd)</ref>, otherwise known as the '''Plasma Cannon''', is a manned automatic [[plasma]] turret in use by the [[Covenant]]. |
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| ==Overview==
| | It serves its purpose as a squad support weapon, used for suppressing enemies and defending [[Covenant]] positions. It is carried, deployed and crewed by green-armored [[Gunner Grunt|Gunner Grunts]], in addition to being wielded portably by some higher-ranking Brutes. It is carried and operated in a similar fashion to the [[M247 General Purpose Machine Gun|M247 GPMG]] made by the [[UNSC]]. It has an approximate 65 degree turn radius and 50 degree pitch. It fires plasma bolts similar to those of the [[Covenant]] [[Plasma Rifle]], and fires around 300 rounds per minute. A battery or plasma core is built into the tripod which allows the gun to fire indefinitely. When removed from the tripod, the gun can only use the 200 units of power that the gun itself contains. |
| ===Design details===
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| As with most light plasma cannons, the ''Pek'' is a man-portable emplacement capable of boasting a high-rate of fire. Its most distinguishing features, when compared to its sister {{Pattern|Shepsu|plasma cannon|}} and {{Pattern|Shea'p|plasma cannon|}}s, is the presence of three protective [[Energy shielding|energy shields]] across the top and sides of the weapoon. This energy shield cowling provides protection to the gunner, and is one of the major examples of improvements to the weapon over the older ''Shepsu''.{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} The other major improvement from prior weapons is the installation of two modular{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} cooling modules situated on either side of the plasma emitter.{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} These copper-coloured units are the cannon's primary maintenance need, though they are easily repaired and replaced by their [[Unggoy]] operators.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}}
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| Visually, the main distinction of the ''Pek'' from the older ''Shepsu'' is in operation: where the ''Shepsu'' was mounted on a V-shaped stand, the ''Pek'' is instead situated atop a [[Gravity lift|gravity-synched fulcrum]] similar in nature to a [[weapon holder]].{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} The tripodal base under the gravity emitter contains the weapon's internal generator, which can provide ammunition for extended periods as long as the weapon remains mounted.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} However, should the weapon be dismounted, its internal battery is only capable of supporting it for 200 battery units.{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}{{Ref/Reuse|vis}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Once the power supply has been depleted to 70 shots or lower, the ammunition counter in any compatible [[Heads-up display|HUD]] of the operator starts to flash as a warning signal.
| | == Operation == |
| | Used as a heavy support weapon in ground based combat. Providing a rapid stream of powerful plasma rounds to suppress enemy movements and offensive actions. The cannon is basically a mobile support weapon and as such offers no protection for the operator. The gunner is completely exposed to enemy fire so a naturally well covered emplacement position would be desired. This separates it from the [[Shade]] and [[Shielded Plasma Cannon]], as both these offer some measure of protection for their operator but are, however, not man-portable. |
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| The ease-of-control and energy shielding of the ''Pek'' sees them most commonly employed by [[Unggoy]] troops, who are the most fully protected by the shields.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}}
| | == Plasma Cannon in Combat == |
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| ===Usage===
| | Since the operator is completely exposed it is logical to kill the gunner, and not attempt to destroy the gun itself. The gunners are usually positioned low to the ground and as such can be difficult targets to hit. It is advised to attempt this from cover since the sheer volume of fire the cannon can lay down is not to be underestimated. Once the operator is down a well placed grenade or explosive should be used to put the cannon out of action temporarily (although fairly rare, another grunt will man the turret if the original gunner is killed). High ranking [[Brutes]] have also been seen using the turret in its dismounted state. In Halo 3 Plasma Cannons are often mounted on [[Gravity Platform]]s, for a superior vantage point. Facing them in such situations, distance and/or firepower is key, and rushing such emplacements is not recommended. |
| Although encountered as early as [[Operation: WARM BLANKET]] in [[2544]],{{Ref/Reuse|ThePackage}} the ''Pek'' was not [[Type classification system|type-classified]] by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] until [[2552]].{{Ref/Reuse|Bnet}} Its rise in prominence was noted by UNSC analysts as corresponding to the increasing influence of [[Jiralhanae]] troops in Covenant deployments during the later years of the war;{{Ref/Site|URL=http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/CareerStats/weapons.aspx?player=A%203%20Legged%20Goat|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Halo: Reach Career Stats|Detail=Page erroneously refers to the T52 as the T42|Quote=The type-42 DESW has become a much more common sight on the battlefield since the Brutes have come to prominence in the Covenant.|D=23|M=09|Y=2011}} with [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]]s particularly preferring the weapon due to their tendency to rip it off its mount and carry it as an infantry weapon.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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| In more standard use, the ''Pek'' has similar use cases to other light plasma cannons; fortifying a given location against enemy assault. They are generally used to fortify positions in which a larger and bulkier [[Shade]] turret would be unsuitable.{{Ref/Reuse|vis}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} The ''Pek''{{'}}s versatile nature has led to it being widely used across the Covenant's fleet of vehicles and fortifications, with ''Pek''s being mounted for close-in defence on {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}s and [[Covenant watchtower]]s. They are also commonly fitted to the doors of {{Pattern|Ru'swum|Phantom}} dropships, allowing the gunner to lay down suppressive fire while infantry forces disembark from the craft.{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}
| | On Legendary difficulty, they can be a serious threat to vehicles, simply blowing the platform up with a well placed explosive can easily disable the gun, gunner and other occupents. |
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| ===Variants=== | | ==Halo 3== |
| There are a number of variants of the ''Pek''-pattern plasma cannon; most of the differences between them are cosmetic in nature, with the weapons performing functionally identically.
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| *'''Truth's fleet variant''': a variant of the plasma cannon built by the [[Assembly Forges]] of [[High Charity]] and predominantly used by the forces of the [[Fleet of Sacred Consecration]] and [[Truth's fleet]] in the [[Battle for Earth]] and [[Battle of Installation 00]]. It measures {{Convert|51.85|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us|sigfig=4}} in length.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}}
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| *'''Fleet of Valiant Prudence variant''': a commonly-used variant of the ''Pek'' used by the forces of the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]] during the [[Fall of Reach]]. It is built by the Assembly Forges, and measures {{Convert|62.3|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us|sigfig=4}} in length.{{Ref/Reuse|vis}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}
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| *'''Achoem Weapons variant''': a variant produced by [[Achoem Weapons]] in the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war era]] for use by remnant factions like [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]. It is slightly smaller than the Valiant Prudence iteration at {{Convert|60.3|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us|sigfig=4}} in length.{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}
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| *'''Banished variant''': a distinctive variant produced by the [[Banished]] for their forces. It has a bulkier, metallic frame and metal shields to replace the energy shields of the standard ''Pek''.{{Ref/Game|HW2|Robert-025 in-game unit}}
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| *'''Wraith variant''': altered ''Pek'' plasma cannons are mounted in a ring mount on {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}} tanks, featured on all Wraiths produced after [[2549]]. They forgo the energy shields entirely, and have a much smoother carapace.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://halo.bungie.net/stats/halo3/careerstatsodst.aspx?player=Sniper%20X%20Remix|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Halo 3: ODST Career Stats|Detail=Wraith - Gunner|Quote=All post-2549 model Wraiths have an extended crew area with a Type-52 DESW in a ring mount|D=23|M=07|Y=2019}}{{Ref/Site|URL=http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/CareerStats/weapons.aspx?player=A%203%20Legged%20Goat|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Halo: Reach Career Stats|Detail=Wraith - Type-26 AGC (Gunner)|Quote=All post-2549 model Wraiths have an extended crew area with a Type-52 DESW in a ring mount|D=23|M=09|Y=2011}}
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| File:H3-T52DESW-PlasmaCannon.png|The plasma cannon used by Truth's fleet forces.
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| File:Old waypoint PC 1.png|The plasma cannon used in the Fall of Reach.
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| File:H4-T52DESW-PlasmaCannonSide.png|The plasma cannon used by Jul 'Mdama's forces.
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| File:HW2 BanishedPlasmaCannon Concept.jpg|The Banished plasma cannon.
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| ==Trivia==
| | In Halo 3, the Plasma Cannon was redesigned. It now looks less like the Plasma Rifle, and sports what appear to be shields or targeting displays on top of it. These could also be heat dissipation vanes; this is supported by the fact that the weapon cannot overheat even if the entire power supply is emptied non stop. The Halo 3 Plasma Cannon behaves exactly like the [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun|AIE-486H HMG]] in rate of fire, and has the same number of shots (200) when detached from the Gravity mount. Brutes can use the detached turret in the same manner as the player. The Type-52 DESW is also mounted on [[Wraith|Wraiths]]. Though it is a bit stronger than the [[Shade]], it is the replacement for it in [[Halo 3]]. |
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| *In ''[[Halo 3]]'', [[Jiralhanae War Chieftain]]s and the [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]] are able to melee with this weapon while in their hand.
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| *In the ''[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]]'' game stats, the Type-52 DESW was misidentified as the Type-42 DESW. This was not fixed in the final game.
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| *In ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', [[Sangheili General]]s are seen carrying this weapon, but when thrown in the air by a rocket or other explosives, they will put their arms at their sides and "glide" through the air. This is because they do not have the animation for jumping with the turret, an oversight by [[Bungie]].
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| ==Gallery==
| | [[Image:Grunt Heavy on Turret.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Plasma Cannons are operated by [[Grunt Heavy|Gunner Grunts]] in Halo 3, and feature a gravity lift-type support rather than mounted tripod for easier turning.]] |
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| File:Turretoff.jpg|A Type-52 DESW being detached in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
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| File:H3-T52DESW-PlasmaCannon.png|The T52 DESW Plasma Cannon in ''Halo 3''.
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| File:1212466722 Plasma Cannon.gif|A render of the Type-52 DESW.
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| File:Grunt Heavy on Turret.jpg|A Plasma Cannon operated by an [[Unggoy Heavy]] in a [[Covenant watchtower]].
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| File:H3 Plasma Cannon with EVA spartan.jpg|A [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]] with a plasma cannon.
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| File:halo_3_weapons_plasma_cannon.gif|A Type-52 DESW.
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| File:H3-T52HUD.png|HUD of the plasma cannon in ''Halo 3''.
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| File:H3-T52HUDdetached.png|HUD of the plasma cannon while detached.
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| File:Plasma Cannon.jpg|A detached turret in ''Halo 3''.
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| File:HR PlasmaCannon Render.jpg|The high-poly source asset for the plasma cannon in ''Halo: Reach''.
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| File:Spartanoftheark T42-DESW.jpg|A Type-52 DESW in the ''[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]]''.
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| File:Reach 2473336 Full.jpg|The missing animation for Elites using the Plasma Cannon when airborne in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
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| File:HaloReach-PortablePlasmaCannon.png|A Type-52 DESW in ''Halo: Reach''.
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| File:T52_desw_ref.jpg|A turnaround reference of the Type-52 DESW.
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| File:TurretGrunt.jpg|An [[Unggoy Heavy]] using the {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}} mounted Type-52 DESW.
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| File:H4-T52DESW-PlasmaCannonSide.png|The Type-52 DESW Plasma Cannon in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
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| File:PlasmaCannon-HUD.png|HUD Icon of the Type-52 DESW in ''Halo 4''.
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| File:H4-T52HUD.png|HUD of the plasma cannon in ''Halo 4''.
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| File:H4-T52HUD1.png|Campaign third-person view of [[John-117]] with a detached plasma cannon in [[Ivanoff Station]].
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| File:H4-T52.png|A [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] with a plasma cannon on [[Landfall]].
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| File:H4-T52detached.png|A Spartan-IV with a detached plasma cannon.
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| File:H4-SangheiliStormwithT52.png|A [[Sangheili Storm]] carrying a T-52 in ''[[Spartan Ops]]''.
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| File:HE22 Break-in.jpg|[[Ayit 'Sevi]] using a T-52 during [[Operation: ATHENA]] in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
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| File:HO-T52.jpg|A T-52 plasma cannon in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
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| File:HO-T52HUD.jpg|A Spartan-IV using a detached plasma cannon on [[Guardian (map)|Guardian]].
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| File:HW2 BanishedPlasmaCannon Concept.jpg|Concept art for a Banished Plasma Cannon.
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| File:HW2 Plasma Cannon.jpg|[[Robert-025|Robert]] holding the Banished Plasma Cannon.
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| ==List of appearances== | | == Character Compatibility == |
| *''[[Halo 3]]'' {{1st}} | | *[[Grunts]] (most commonly found, usually a green armored [[Gunner Grunt]]) |
| *''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
| | *[[Elites]] (not as much as chieftains or grunts) |
| *''[[Halo Legends]]'' | | *[[Brutes]] (not common, but have been used by chieftains) |
| **''[[Prototype]]'' | | *[[Spartans]](if you want to rip it off its base) |
| **''[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Blood Line]]'' | |
| *''[[Halo: Reach]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
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| *''[[Halo 4]]''
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| **''[[Spartan Ops]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
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| *''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Winter Contention]]''
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| ==Sources== | | == Trivia == |
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| | *The plasma cannon has what looks like three small energy shield plates on its front, a vestige of the Large Plasma Turret on ''[[Halo 2]]''. |
| [[Category:Covenant weapons]] | | *The [[Brute Chieftain]] is the only known character to be able to melee with this weapon. |
| [[Category:Plasma weapons]] | | *Unlike most other plasma weapons except the [[energy sword]], this weapon will never overheat. |
| | *In ''[[Halo 3]]'' you can blow a plasma turret off a [[Phantom]] by using explosives and then utilize it yourself. This can help in levels where it is it normally not found. |
| | *A way of moving faster with the turret can be done by constantly dropping and picking up the turret. Pressing 'Y' to change guns while holding right bumper to pick the gun up again. This, while looking like your dribbling the gun, allows almost normal movement, though be careful around dropped guns though, as it might pick on of those up instead. |
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| | == Sources == |
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| | ==Related Links== |
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| | *[[Shade]] |
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| | [[Category:Weapons]] |
| | [[Category:Covenant Weapons]] |
| | [[Category:Held Weapons]] |
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