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| {{Title|''Pek''-pattern plasma cannon}} | | {{Era|HCW}} |
| {{Weapon infobox | | {{Disambig header|the Halo 3 version of the Plasma Cannon|the Halo 2 and Halo: Reach version|Type-42 Directed Energy Support Weapon}} |
| |name=''Pek''-pattern Sweeping Turret
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| |image=[[File:H4-T52DESW-PlasmaCannonSide.png|300px]] | | | image=[[File:Type-52 Plasma Cannon.jpg|250px]] |
| |manufacturer=*[[Assembly Forges]]{{Ref/Book|Id=vis|EVG|page=140}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=300}} {{C|formerly}} | | | name=Type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon |
| *[[Achoem Weapons]]{{Ref/Book|Id=H4VG|H4EVG|Page=94}}
| | | manufacturer=[[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] |
| |series= | | | model=Type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon |
| |type=[[Class-1 directed energy cannon|Light plasma cannon]] | | | type=Portable Plasma Turret |
| |cost= | | | cost= |
| |variant=See [[#Variants|variants]] | | | size=Turret/Support Weapon |
| |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 (when dismounted, but unlimited when mounted) |
| *{{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 (200% battery life)(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=600 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=[[Human-Covenant War]] |
| |rate=Just over 300RPM{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}} | | | counterpart= |
| |velocity
| | *Halo 2: [[M247 GP Machine Gun]] |
| |optics= | | *Halo 3: [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun]] |
| |range={{Convert|520|ft|m|disp=flip|sp=us}} {{C|Assembly Forges variants}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}} | | | counterwep=Scoped Rifles and Grenades |
| |service=*[[Human-Covenant War]] | | | affiliation=[[Covenant Empire|Covenant]], then [[Covenant Separatists]] and [[Covenant Loyalists]] |
| *[[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 name="Silverlight">[http://www.microsoft.com/silverlight/halo3.aspx '''Microsoft''': Halo 3 Guide]</ref><ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', page 331</ref>, otherwise known as the '''Plasma Cannon''', is a manned automatic [[plasma]] turret in use by the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]]. |
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| ==Overview== | | ==Design Details== |
| ===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}}
| | The ''Halo 3'' version of the Plasma Cannon differs greatly in design from the ''Halo 2'' version, as it is somewhat similar in appearance 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. Additionally, heat/excess plasma appears to be vented by four apertures on the weapon's sides during rapid fire; this probably assists the cooling process. |
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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, it provides a rapid-fire 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, which is usually a [[Heavy Grunt]], although it is also a favorite weapon for [[Jiralhanae]] [[War Chieftain]]s. The gunner is completely exposed to enemy fire, so a well-covered emplacement position is desirable for prolonged use, especially if under fire. This separates it from the [[Shade]] and [[Shielded Plasma Cannon]], as both of 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}}
| | It is carried and operated in a similar fashion to the [[M247 General Purpose Machine Gun|M247 GPMG]] made by the [[UNSC]], with the obvious difference that the M247's round hit almost instantly the plasma canon as with all plasma weapons has a slower moving plasma bolt. It has an approximate sixty-five degree turn radius and fifty degree pitch. It fires plasma bolts similar to those of the Covenant [[Plasma Rifle]], and fires around three hundred 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 two hundred units of power (equal to two hundred shots) that the gun itself contains. |
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| ===Usage=== | | === Tactics === |
| 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}}
| | 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 some other explosive should be used to put the cannon out of action permanently (other Grunts will sometimes man the turret if the original gunner is killed). Plasma Cannons are often mounted on [[Gravity Platform|Deployable Lookout Towers]] for a superior vantage point. Facing them in such situations, distance and/or firepower is key, and rushing such emplacements is not recommended on higher difficulties. |
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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}}
| | == Trivia == |
| | | *[[War Chieftain]]s and [[Thel 'Vadam|the Arbiter]] (when playing in single player) are the only known characters who are able to melee with this weapon while in their hand. |
| ===Variants===
| | *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 you are dribbling the gun, allows almost normal movement, though be careful around dropped guns, as you might pick those up instead. |
| 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.
| | *In the level {{Levelname|The Covenant}}, after you deactivate the third tower, go outside. There should be an allied [[Phantom]] outside, and an Elite operating the Plasma Cannon. Kill him, and jump next to the turret and quickly press RB. You should be operating it, although if you jump on the Phantom directly, you will fall off into the water below as the Phantom's turret wing itself is not solid; however, once you have manned the turret, you can jump into the Phantom after grabbing the turret by holding the control stick back while mashing the jump button. |
| *'''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}} | | *In Halo 3 there is a faster way of walking with the Plasma Cannon than the normal speed without constantly dropping and picking up the turret, it is done by moving the left stick approximately at a 45 degree angle than the camera position; which make the player move straight and right at the same time in an angle of 45 degree but faster than walking directly straight. The player can move at the point where he wants by balancing the 45 degree of the movement by moving the camera at a point where the 45 degree angle move him straight to the place where he wants to go. It is suggestible the player use this technique when the area is free of enemies and move the turret into a normal position before the firefight starts so the player won´t be exposed and could attack quickly. |
| *'''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}}
| | *In the [[Invasion]] gametype of the [[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]] if you shoot the [[Phantom]] on Boneyard with a rocket it will drop a usable plasma Turret. |
| *'''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}} | |
| *'''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==
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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. | |
| *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== | | ==Gallery== |
| ===Concept art and illustrations=== | | <gallery widths="150" orientation="landscape" captionalign="left"> |
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| | File:Turretoff.jpg|A Plasma Cannon being detached. |
| File:Prototype PlasmaTurret Concept.png|Concept art of the ''Pek'' on a Phantom for ''[[Prototype]]'' in ''[[Halo Legends]]''. | | File:1212466722 Plasma Cannon.gif|A Plasma Cannon render. |
| File:HE22 Break-in.jpg|[[Ayit 'Sevi]] using the ''Pek'' during [[Operation: ATHENA]] in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
| | File:Grunt Heavy on Turret.jpg|Plasma Cannons are operated by [[Grunt Heavy|Heavy Grunts]] in Halo 3, and feature a gravity lift-type support rather than mounted tripod for easier turning. |
| File:HW2 Plasma Cannon.jpg|[[Robert-025|Robert]] holding the Banished variant of the ''Pek''in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
| | 300px-Plasma_Cannon.jpg|A [[Spartan]] with a plasma cannon |
| </gallery>
| | halo_3_weapons_plasma_cannon.gif|A plasma cannon |
| ===''Halo 3''===
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| File:halo_3_weapons_plasma_cannon.gif|A render of the plasma cannon on its mount.
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| File:1212466722 Plasma Cannon.gif|A render of the detached plasma cannon. | |
| File:Turretoff.jpg|A plasma cannon being detached.
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| File:Grunt Heavy on Turret.jpg|A plasma cannon operated by an [[Unggoy Heavy]] in a [[Covenant watchtower]]. | |
| File:1217439082 Brute Chieftain.jpg|A Jiralhanae War Chieftain firing a detached plasma cannon.
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| File:H3 'Sraom on Turret.jpg|[[N'tho 'Sraom]] firing a detached plasma cannon.
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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:Plasma Cannon.jpg|A detached plasma cannon being fired.
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| File:H3-T52HUD.png|HUD of the plasma cannon while mounted.
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| File:H3-T52HUDdetached.png|HUD of the plasma cannon while detached.
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| ===''Halo: Reach''===
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| File:HR PlasmaCannon Render.jpg|The high-poly source asset for the plasma cannon.
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| File:T52_desw_ref.jpg|A turnaround reference of the plasma cannon.
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| File:Spartanoftheark T42-DESW.jpg|A detached plasma cannon in the ''[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]]''.
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| File:HaloReach-PortablePlasmaCannon.png|Render of the plasma cannon.
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| File:Reach 2473336 Full.jpg|The missing animation for Elites using the plasma cannon when airborne.
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| File:TurretGrunt.jpg|An [[Unggoy Heavy]] using the {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}} mounted Type-52 DESW.
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| File:HR Nightfall Turret.jpg|A Spartan using the detached plasma cannon.
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| File:Corvette5.jpg|HUD of the plasma cannon while mounted.
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| ===''Halo 4''===
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| File:PlasmaCannon-HUD.png|HUD Icon of the 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: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-T52HUD1.png|HUD of [[John-117]] with a detached plasma cannon.
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| File:H4-T52HUD.png|HUD of the plasma cannon while mounted.
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| ===''Halo Online''===
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| File:HO-T52.jpg|Profile view of the plasma cannon on [[Guardian (map)|Guardian]].
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| File:HO-T52HUD.jpg|HUD of the plasma cannon while detached.
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| ==List of appearances== | | == Sources == |
| *''[[Halo 3]]'' {{1st}}
| | <references/> |
| *''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
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| *''[[Halo Legends]]''
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| **''[[Prototype]]''
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| **''[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''
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| *''[[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== | | ==Related Pages== |
| {{Ref/Sources}}
| | *[[Shade]] |
| | *[[Shielded Plasma cannon]] |
| | *[[Type-42 Directed Energy Support Weapon]] |
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| {{Covenant heavy weapons}} | | {{Covenant Weapons}} |
| [[Category:Covenant weapons]] | | {{Appearances|Halo 3: ODST|Halo 3}} |
| [[Category:Plasma weapons]] | | [[Category:Covenant Weapons]] |
| | [[Category:Mounted Weapons]] |
