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{{Title|''Sho'riru''-pattern Shade}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Disambig header|the Shade turret model introduced in ''[[Halo 4]]''|other models of Shade turret|Shade}}
{{Vehicle infobox
{{Vehicle infobox
|image=[[File:H4 ShadeTurret Crop.png|300px]]
|image=[[File:H4-T55ShadeASG.png|300px]]
|name=''Sho'riru''-pattern Gun Pod
|name=Type-55 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun
|manufacturer=[[Achoem Weapons]]{{Ref/Site|Id=Guide|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/7543ad4d-1f51-4093-876d-f742929cdec1/lich|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Weapons: Shade|D=01|M=05|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Weapons}}{{Ref/Book|Id=H4VG|H4EVG|Page=89}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=302}}
|manufacturer=[[Achoem Weapons]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}
|line=[[Shade]]
|line=[[Shade]]
|model=
|model=Type-55
|length={{Convert|14.9|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|length={{Convert|14.9|ft|m|sp=us}}<ref name="H4VG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 89''</ref>
|width={{Convert|10.5|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|width={{Convert|10.5|ft|m|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}
|height={{Convert|8.5|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|height={{Convert|8.5|ft|m|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}
|mass-title=Weight
|mass={{Convert|823.7|lb|kg}}<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/shade '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Shade Turret'']</ref>
|mass={{Convert|823.7|lb|kg|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{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}}
|armament-title=Ammunition type
|armament-title=Ammunition type
|armament=Superheated [[plasma]]
|armament=Superheated [[plasma]]
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|affiliation=[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]
|affiliation=[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]
}}
}}
The '''''Sho'riru''-pattern Gun Pod'''{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} {{Type|55|Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun|ASG}} is an anti-infantry stationary turret part of the '''[[Shade]]''' line of stationary guns fielded by the [[Covenant]] and its [[Covenant remnants|remnants]].{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}}
The '''Type-55 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun''' ('''T-55 ASG''') is a [[Covenant]] anti-infantry gun turret and one of the emplacements generally identified as [[Shade]]s.<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide '''Halo Official Site''' - ''Halo 4 Interactive Guide'']</ref>


==Overview==
== Design details ==
===Design details===
The Type-55 Shade has surpassed all other [[Shade]] models in terms of performance. Its single rapid-fire medium [[plasma]] cannon features an advanced energy channel design that appears to be an inventive miniaturization of the plasma compression systems that were previously seen only on the weapon batteries of [[capital ship]]s in the [[Covenant fleet]]. The T-55 ASG's design is similar to that of the [[Type-29 Shade|T-29 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun]], also manufactured by [[Achoem Weapons]]. The cannon and the anti-gravity turret mechanism are both powered by a ruggedized [[fusion coil]] embedded in the base of the Shade.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} Like the T-29, the T-55 ASG is mounted on a tripod, with the operator seated on top. As with the T-29, the T-55's operator can rotate the turret a full 360 degrees, but is left highly exposed to enemy fire. The T-55 Shade has a considerably higher rate of fire than the T-29, though it lacks the T-29's mobility.<ref name="h4">'''[[Halo 4]]'''</ref>
The ''Sho'riru'' is the newest [[design pattern]] in the Covenant's long line of Shade turrets,{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}} having been designed by [[Achoem Weapons]] in response to the [[Fall of High Charity]] and the loss of the [[High Charity|city-station's]] vast [[Assembly Forges]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} The design quickly rose to prominence in the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war era]] as one of the most aggressive Shade designs in service, boasting a high rate of fire and an extraordinarily stable power drive.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} The cannon and the anti-gravity turret mechanism are both powered by a ruggedized [[fusion coil]] embedded in the base of the Shade. Its single rapid-fire [[medium plasma cannon]] features an advanced energy channel design that appears to be an inventive miniaturization of the plasma compression systems that were previously seen only on the weapon batteries of [[capital ship]]s in the [[Covenant fleet]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}


The ''Sho'riru''{{'}}s design is similar to that of the {{Pattern|Mamua'uda|Shade}}, also manufactured by [[Achoem Weapons]]. Like the ''Mamua'uda'', the ''Sho'riru'' is mounted on a tripod with the operator seated on top. The operator can rotate the turret a full 360 degrees, but is left highly exposed to enemy fire. The tripodal legs of the Shade contain terrain grips in their feet, while the aft of the gunner seat contains a rear-locked counterweight to keep the mechanism stable.{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}
The Type-55 Shade is designed to quickly cut down enemy infantry, as well as provide anti-air and anti-armor support as its secondary function. The Shade is capable of firing an effectively unlimited barrage of superheated plasma bolts at targets, which then provides direct and suppressive fire. Although the Type-55 Shade's fusion coil cannot indefinitely power the turret, the coil does actuate the Shade's systems far longer than the span of most engagements. The Shade has a long range of fire, its accuracy depreciates at greater ranges. The turrets are often operated by [[Unggoy]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}


===Usage===
== Operational history ==
The ''Sho'riru''-pattern Shade is designed to quickly cut down enemy infantry, as well as provide anti-air and anti-armor support as its secondary function. The Shade is capable of firing an effectively unlimited barrage of superheated plasma bolts at targets, which then provides direct and suppressive fire. Although the ''Sho'riru''-pattern Shade's fusion coil cannot indefinitely power the turret, the coil does actuate the Shade's systems far longer than the span of most engagements. The Shade has a long range of fire, its accuracy depreciates at greater ranges. The turrets are often operated by [[Unggoy]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
[[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] makes extensive use of the T-55 Shade and fielded the weapon during the [[Battle of Requiem|Battle]] of [[Requiem]], and later during the [[Requiem Campaign]] in [[2557]] and [[2558]], respectively.{{Ref/Reuse|h4}} UNSC analysts believe that the Shade turrets employed by the faction are maintained or produced by skilled weapons technicians among their ranks, since Shade turrets captured on Requiem do not have the manufacturing sigils used by Achoem workshops.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}


The design was most prominently fielded by the [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant faction]] led by the warlord [[Jul 'Mdama]]; this organisation placed a high reliance on Shade defensive positions due to its officers seeing little value in the concept of strategic withdrawal.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
== Gallery ==
 
==Operational history==
[[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] made extensive use of the ''Sho'riru''-pattern Shade and fielded the weapon during the [[Battle of Requiem|Battle]] of [[Requiem]], and later during the [[Requiem Campaign]] in [[2557]] and [[2558]], respectively.{{Ref/Game|H4|Shade in-game turret}} Analysts from the [[United Nations Space Command]] believe that the Shade turrets employed by the faction are maintained or produced by skilled weapons technicians among their ranks, since Shade turrets captured on Requiem do not have the manufacturing sigils used by Achoem workshops.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
 
==Gallery==
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<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H4-Reference-Shade.jpg|Reference model sheet for the Shade in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-Reference-Shade.jpg|Reference model sheet for the T-55 "Shade" ASG in ''Halo 4''.
File:ShadeTurret-HUD.png|HUD Icon of the Shade in ''Halo 4''.
File:ShadeTurret-HUD.png|HUD Icon of the T-55 "Shade" ASG in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-T55ShadeASG.png|A side view of the Shade.
File:Type-55_ASG_controls.jpg|The gunner's seat of a T-55 ASG.
File:Type-55_ASG_controls.jpg|The gunner's seat of a Shade.
File:Waypoint - Type-55 Shade.jpg|An [[Unggoy Imperial]] operating a Shade.
File:Waypoint - Type-55 Shade.jpg|An [[Unggoy Imperial]] operating a Shade.
File:HTMCC-H4-ShadeHUD.png|HUD of the Shade in ''Halo 4''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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