Editing Z-390 incineration cannon

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|image = [[File:H5G-Incineration Cannon.png|300px]]

|manufacturer = Unknown/[[Forerunner]] origin<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/incineration-cannon '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Incineration Cannon'']</ref>

|series = Z-390

|type = Energy projectile launcher<br />High-Explosive Munitions Rifle{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

|cost =  

|variant =  

|length = {{Convert|134.8|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

|width = {{Convert|20|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

|height = {{Convert|40.5|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

|ammotype = Antimatter/ionized particles{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}}

|weight =

|capacity =

|feed = One unit {{C|''Halo 4''}}<br />100 battery units {{C|''Halo 5: Guardians''}}

|operation =  

|rate = 0.2 seconds per burst (0.8 seconds between bursts, 75 bursts per minute)<br />17 RPM {{C|charged shots}}

|velocity =  

* 48.37 m/s (158.7 ft/s; 108.2 mph) {{C|per burst}}<ref name="analysis">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wwXg6saR2M '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 | Incineration Cannons Analysis'']</ref>

* 68.90 m/s (226.0 ft/s; 154.1 mph) {{C|fully charged}}{{Ref/Reuse|analysis}}

|range = Medium to very long

* 30.5 m (100 ft) {{C|unscoped, ''Halo 5: Guardians''}}{{Ref/Reuse|analysis}}

* 49.5 m (162.5 ft) {{C|scoped, ''Halo 5: Guardians''}}{{Ref/Reuse|analysis}}

|service =  

* [[Forerunner-Flood war]]

* [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]

The weapon possesses an angular design and a metallic casing. It appears to be held together, at least partly, by energy fields as indicated by its self-assembly process and reloading mechanics. Red highlights can be seen while the weapon is self-assembling and throughout the casing once assembly is complete; these highlights grow brighter when the weapon is fired.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy5cns3AhkE '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 4 Incineration Cannon, Binary Rifle'']</ref> The weapon features an integrated optical scope for targeting accuracy. The Incineration Cannon was manufactured and developed by [[Ferrarius Assembler Vats]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=393}}

=== Operational history ===

The Incineration Cannon was often used to strategically purge Flood-infected sites. [[Promethean]]s used the Incineration Cannon when assaulting a location believed to contain a [[Gravemind]], or early-forming [[Flood hive|spore mountains]], that were deemed too small for ship weapons but too large for infantry weapons.{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}} The Incineration Cannon fires five antimatter-infused streams of concentrated explosive particles,{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}} which gather into globular projectiles that oscillate along a straight trajectory and disintegrate targets when landing a killing blow. The projectiles detonate and spread upon impact with a target, ricocheting and bouncing in tall but short arc trajectories. It initially holds five whole charges at a time with one shot per charge. Each charge is automatically "loaded" after firing and cool-down. It has been described as "mixing traits of a rocket launcher, shotgun, and flamethrower."

In [[Warzone]] simulations, the Incineration Cannon can be [[Requisition system|requisitioned]] by [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IVs]] as a Level 5 Rare REQ.<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>

== Variants ==

* '''[[River of Light]]''': The ''River of Light'' is an improved Incineration Cannon that was created during the [[Forerunner-Flood war]], which led to many technical advances that ultimately proved fruitless. Upgraded with increased damage, a wider projectile trajectory, 25% increased battery capacity, faster burst rate of fire, faster charging speed, and faster heat dissipation, it unleashes long bursts of [[seven]] energy blasts if charged up. Available as an Ultra Rare REQ for Level 5 energy in Warzone simulations, the ''River of Light'' is also available as the third [[Special weapons (Halo 5: Guardians)|hidden weapon]] in the mission [[Reunion]].{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}

* '''[[Heartseeker]]''': The ''Heartseeker'', carried by [[Warrior-Servant]]s relentless on the hunt, is an advanced Incineration Cannon that fires slower-moving but more powerful energy charges with very strong homing behavior, 30% increased range, and a wider blast radius over the standard weapon. It is available in Warzone simulations as a Legendary REQ that costs Level 6 energy.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}

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== Gameplay ==

=== Changes from ''Halo 4'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians'' ===

* Power of the weapon is determined by how long the user holds down the trigger, with uncharged shots firing a burst of two projectiles with arcing trajectory and fully charged shots having a similar effect as those of the previous incarnation of the weapon, albeit without any secondary explosions. Keeping the weapon charged will slowly deplete its battery at a rate of 1% per second, similar to the [[Type-54 plasma pistol|Plasma Pistol]].

** Uncharged shot consumes 5% of each shot while fully charged shots mainly can consume up to 25% in total.

* A battery meter replaces the reloading, single shot mechanic of the ''Halo 4'' incarnation.

* Aiming reticle has been altered.

* Lights on the weapon are recolored from red to orange.

 

* Aiming reticle's outer brackets have been very slightly bloomed out.

=== ''Halo: Spartan Strike'' ===

* Carries a maximum of 8 shots.

* Inflicts significant splash damage.

* Can destroy a Wraith or Scorpion tank in one precision shot.

* Requires open area for safe use. As with other explosive weapons, splash damage at close range can injure or even kill the player.

== Gallery ==

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File:H4 ScattershotIncinCannon Concept.jpg|Concept art of the final build of the Incineration Cannon, alongside the Scattershot.

File:H4 - Incineration cannon HUD icon.png|HUD icon of the Incineration cannon.

File:H4-Z390HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the Incineration Cannon by [[John-117]] in the ''Halo 4'' campaign.

File:H4-PrometheanKnight-03.jpg|A Knight Commander with an Incineration Cannon aboard the ''[[Mantle's Approach]]''.

File:H4-MP-IncinerationCannon-Firing.jpg|An [[OPERATOR-class Mjolnir|Operator]]-clad Spartan-IV firing an Incineration Cannon.

File:H5G-Z390HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the Z-390 by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' campaign.

File:H5G-Z390zoom-Campaign.png|[[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope/Hover|Smart scope]] with the Z-390 by Fred-104 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.

File:H5G-ROLHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of ''River of Light'' by Fred-104 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.

File:H5G-Fred&Z390.png|Fred-104 with a Z-390 on [[Genesis]].

File:H5G-Fred&RoL.png|Fred-104 with the ''River of Light''.

File:H5G-Z390zoom.png|The Z-390 engaged in smart scope on [[Regret (Halo 5: Guardians map)|Regret]].

File:H5G-Boom.jpg|A [[RECRUIT-class Mjolnir|Recruit]]-clad Spartan-IV using an Incineration Cannon in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.

File:H5G-ROL.png|A Centurion/[[VIGILANT-class Mjolnir|Vigilant]]-clad Spartan wielding ''River of Light'' on [[Coliseum]].

File:H5G-ROLEffect.png|The ''River of Light''{{'}}s charged shot.

 

== List of appearances ==

* ''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}

** ''[[Spartan Ops]]''

* ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''

* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''

* ''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''

== Sources ==

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