Editing Z-390 incineration cannon

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{{Weapon infobox
|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 name="universe"/>
|cost = 
|variant = 
|length = {{Convert|134.8|cm|in|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/>
|width = {{Convert|20|cm|in|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/>
|height = {{Convert|40.5|cm|in|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/>
|ammotype = Antimatter/ionized particles<ref name="universe"/><ref name="h4evg"/>
|weight = 
|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 name="analysis"/>
|range = Medium to very long
* 152 m (500 ft) {{C|unscoped, ''Halo 4''}}<ref name="h4guide">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aqoofbay78 '''YouTube''' - ''Incineration Cannon - Halo 4 Weapon Guide <nowiki>[</nowiki>1080p<nowiki>]</nowiki>'']</ref>
* 274 m (900 ft) {{C|scoped, ''Halo 4''}}<ref name="h4guide"/>
* 30.5 m (100 ft) {{C|unscoped, ''Halo 5: Guardians''}}<ref name="analysis"/>
* 49.5 m (162.5 ft) {{C|scoped, ''Halo 5: Guardians''}}<ref name="analysis"/>
|service = 
* [[Forerunner-Flood war]]
* [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
}}
The '''Weapon/Anti-Materiel Z-390 High-Explosive Munitions Rifle''' ('''W/AM Z-390 HEMR'''), also known as the '''incineration cannon''', is a [[Forerunner]] anti-matériel weapon originally used to combat the [[Flood]].<ref>[http://blogs.halo.xbox.com/Headlines/post/2012/09/26/The-Halo-Bulletin-92612-.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''The Halo Bulletin 9.27.12'']</ref><ref name="h4evg">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 101''</ref> It is commonly used by [[Promethean Knight|Promethean]] [[Knight Commander]]s.

== Overview ==
===Operational history===
The Incineration Cannon was often used to strategically purge 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 name="h4evg"/> The Incineration Cannon fires five antimatter-infused streams of concentrated explosive particles,<ref name="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 requisitioned by [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IVs]] as a Level 5 Rare REQ.<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>

=== Design details ===
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.

== 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|hidden weapon]] in the mission [[Reunion]].<ref name="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 name="H5G"/>
<gallery>
File:Halo 5 River of Light.png|River of Light.
File:H5G Heartseeker.png|Heartseeker.
</gallery>

== Gameplay ==
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=== 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.
* Time between fully charged shots is shorter.
* Ammo total reduced from 6 to 4 for fully charged shot and increased from 6 to 20 for uncharged shot.
* Red reticle range significantly decreased, although charged shots are mostly unaffected.
* No longer makes a sound when the player attempts to fire the weapon while out of ammo.
* Now expands slightly when smart scope is used instead of bringing up a fullscreen smart-linked scope on the player's [[heads-up display]].

=== ''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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=== Normal gallery ===
<gallery>
File:H4-Concept-IncinerationCannon.jpg|Concept art of the Incineration Cannon for ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:H4-Concept-IncinerationCannon-Final.jpg|Concept art of the final build of the Incineration Cannon.
File:H4-IncinerationCannon.png|The Incineration Cannon in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-Z390HEMRIncinerationCannon-AltRender.png|Alternate render of the Incineration Cannon.
File:H4 - Incineration cannon HUD icon.png|HUD icon of the Incineration cannon.
File:H4-Concept-IncinerationCannon-Scope.jpg|Render of the Incineration Cannon's scope.
File:H4-Z390HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the Incineration Cannon by [[John-117]] in the ''Halo 4'' campaign.
File:H4-MP-IncinerationCannon-HUD.jpg|First-person view of the Incineration Cannon in ''Halo 4''{{'}}s multiplayer.
File:H4-MP-IncinerationCannon-Fire.jpg|The Incineration Cannon's explosive rounds when fired in ''Halo 4''.
File:IC reload.jpg|A Spartan-IV reloading the Incineration Cannon.
File:H4-MP-IncinerationCannon-Firing.jpg|An [[OPERATOR-class Mjolnir|Operator]]-clad Spartan-IV firing an Incineration Cannon.
File:H4-PrometheanKnight-03.jpg|A Knight Commander with an Incineration Cannon aboard the ''[[Mantle's Approach]]''.
File:H5G-Z390HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of 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-Z390HUD.png|First-person view of the Z-390 in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-Z390zoom.png|The Z-390 engaged in [[smart-linking|smart scope]] on [[Regret (Halo 5: Guardians level)|Regret]].
File:H5G-Fred&Z390.png|Fred-104 with a Z-390 on [[Genesis]].
File:H5G-Boom.jpg|A [[RECRUIT-class Mjolnir|Recruit]]-clad Spartan-IV using an Incineration Cannon in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-Challenger&Z390.jpg|A [[CHALLENGER-class Mjolnir|Challenger]]-clad Spartan-IV with a Z-390 on [[Escape from ARC]].
File:H5G-Z390SS.png|Third-person view of an incineration cannon engaged in smart scope.
File:H5G-Z390UnchargedShot.png|The Z-390's uncharged shot.
File:H5G-Z390ChargedShot.png|The Z-390's charged shot.
File:H5G-Z390Overheat-ThirdPerson.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad Spartan-IV with an overheated Incineration Cannon on Regret.
File:H5G-ROLHUD.png|First-person view of ''River of Light''.
File:H5G-ROL.png|A Spartan wielding ''River of Light''.
File:H5G-ROLEffect.png|The ''River of Light''{{'}}s charged shot.
File:H5G-HeartseekerHUD.png|First-person view of ''Heartseeker''.
File:H5G-Heartseeker.png|A Spartan wielding ''Heartseeker''.
</gallery>

=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards ===
<gallery>
File:REQ Card - Incineration Cannon Certification.png|Incineration Cannon - Certification.
File:REQ Card - Incineration Cannon.png|Incineration Cannon.
File:Riveroflight.png|''River of Light''.
File:Heartseeker.jpg|''Heartseeker''.
</gallery>

== List of appearances ==
* ''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
** ''[[Spartan Ops]]''
* ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
* ''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''

== Sources ==
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