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| {{Status|Canon}} | | {{Era|Forerunner|Post}} |
| {{Disambig header|Forerunner automated turret featured in ''Halo 4'' and ''Halo 5: Guardians''|other types of automated turret employed by various factions|Automated turret}}
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| {{Weapon infobox | | |image=[[File:H4-Z510BeamTurret-ScanRender.png|300px]] |
| | image = [[File:H4-Z510BeamTurret-ScanRender.png|300px]] | | |manufacturer=[[Forerunner]] |
| | manufacturer = [[Ferrarius Assembler Vats]]{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22|Enc22|Page=394}} | | |series= |
| | series = | | |type=Defensive weapon emplacement |
| | type = Defensive weapon emplacement<br />Directed energy focus weapon | | |cost= |
| | cost = | | |variant= |
| | variant = | | |affiliation=[[Forerunner]] |
| | affiliation = [[Forerunner]] | | *[[Promethean]] |
| * [[Promethean]] | | |weight= |
| | weight = | | |length={{Convert|3.5|m|ft|sp=us}} |
| | length = {{Convert|11.4|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}{{Ref/Book|Id=h4evg|H4EVG|Page=103}} | | |width={{Convert|1.5|m|ft|sp=us}} |
| | width = {{Convert|4.9|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}} | | |height={{Convert|3.5|m|ft|sp=us}} |
| | height = {{Convert|11.6|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}} | | |ammotype=Ionized particles |
| | ammotype = Ionized particles{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}} | | |feed=Unlimited |
| | feed = Unlimited{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}} | | |operation= |
| | operation = | | |rate=Automatic |
| | rate = Automatic{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}} | | |velocity= |
| | velocity = | | |range=Long |
| | range = Long | | |service=[[Forerunner-Flood war]] <br> [[Reclamation conflict]] |
| | service = [[Forerunner-Flood war]] <br> [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | |
| }} | | }} |
| The '''focus turret''' {{ZClass|510|Directed Energy Focus Weapon|DEFW}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}} is a [[Forerunner]] [[directed energy weapon]] emplacement manufactured in the [[Ferrarius Assembler Vats]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
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| ==Overview==
| | The '''Z-510 Directed Energy Focus Weapon''', alternatively known as '''focus turret''' or '''beam turret''', is a [[Forerunner]] [[directed energy weapon]] emplacement. |
| ===Design details===
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| The Z-510 focus turret is a defensive weapon emplacement deployed at key strategic points in order to provide defensive and suppressive lines of fire.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} They are capable of being instantaneously phased to a location by [[Promethean Watcher|Watchers]], then held up by an anti-gravity mooring upon deployment and controlled by a beam sustainment governor.{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}} Powered by a vacuum energy plate to gather power,{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} the focus turret splays its upper and lower charging arms when it prepares to fire,{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}} as it gathers energy into its ionization core located in its center.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} Bright rings then form around its muzzle, and it fires a charged particle beam—much like the [[Sentinel beam]]{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}}—of ionized particles at its target.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} When destroyed, the focus turret disintegrate in a manner resembling that of [[Promethean Knight]]s.{{Ref/Game|Id=h4|H4|gameplay}} | |
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| The [[Covenant]] attempted to reverse-engineer the focus turret's technology using comparatively primitive electromagnetically guided plasma with weapons like the {{Pattern|M'tara|focus rifle}}.{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}} Given it (and the focus rifle's) name, this is presumably the basis for the Covenant's [[focus cannon]] weaponry. | | ==Description== |
| | The Z-510 beam turrets are turrets of a similar nature to those located on [[Shield World 0459]], but smaller in scale. They are typically constructed by [[Promethean Watcher|Watchers]] and possess a deadly, long range beam weapon, akin to a [[Sentinel Beam]]. When destroyed, Forerunner beam turrets disintegrate in a manner resembling that of [[Promethean Knight]]s. |
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| ==Operational history== | | ==Operational history== |
| During the [[Battle of Draetheus V]], [[Merg Vol]] was able to activate the turrets around the control room for [[X50]]'s primary weapon after having spent considerable resources to unlock its secrets. The turrets aided Vol in battle against [[Spartan-IV|Spartan]] [[Sarah Palmer]] alongside [[Merg Vol's Covenant|his forces]]. However, Merg Vol was ultimately defeated and killed by Palmer.{{Ref/Level|HSA|Mission 25: Battle for the Moon}} When accessing the [[Cistern]], Palmer encountered focus turrets guarding two of the three power cores she had to destroy in order to unlock the main door.{{Ref/Level|HSA|Mission 29: Infiltration of the Cistern}} Several more protected the area of the Cistern where Spartan [[Edward Davis]]' remains were being held in a [[Durance]], particularly the power cores Palmer had to destroy in order for a Pelican to extract the Durance.{{Ref/Level|HSA|Mission 30: The Source}} | | During the [[Battle of Draetheus V]], the [[Covenant remnant|Covenant]] managed to use some of these turrets against [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] forces.<ref>'''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''', ''[[Mission 25: Battle for the Moon]]''</ref> |
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| In July [[2557]], [[John-117]], and later the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}, faced several such turrets inside the [[shield world]] [[Requiem]].{{Ref/Level|H4|Infinity (Halo 4 level)|Infinity}} Later, a number of these turrets were hacked by [[Cortana]] on the ''[[Mantle's Approach]]'' during the Didact's [[New Phoenix Incident|attack on Earth]], during which time they took on a blue light, like those of the [[Aggressor Sentinel|Sentinels]] on Requiem, as opposed to the characteristic orange coloration of those under the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]]'s control. The turrets temporarily repelled waves of [[Promethean Crawler|Crawlers]] to help John-117 on his way to destroy the [[Composer]].{{Ref/Level|H4|Midnight}} | | In July [[2557]], [[John-117]], and later the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}, faced several such turrets inside the [[shield world]] [[Requiem]]. Later, a number of these turrets were hacked by [[Cortana]] on the ''[[Mantle's Approach]]'' during the Didact's [[Battle of Earth (2557)|attack on Earth]], during which time they took on a blue light, like those of the [[Aggressor Sentinel|Sentinels]] on Requiem, as opposed to the characteristic orange coloration of those under the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]]'s control. The turrets temporarily repelled waves of [[Promethean Crawler|Crawlers]] to help John-117 on his way to destroy the [[Composer]].<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Midnight]]''</ref> |
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| In that same month, many focus turrets were used against UNSC forces during the [[Battle of Installation 03]].{{Ref/Level|HSS|Mission 20: Serve and Protect}}{{Ref/Level|HSS|Mission 23: The Lion's Den}}
| | When the ''Infinity'' returned to Requiem in [[2558]], several beam turrets were again used against UNSC forces. [[Fireteam Crimson]] faced numerous turrets during their missions. At some point, the [[SPARTAN-IV Program|Spartan-IVs]] were able to turn the turrets of the location "[[Control]]" into allies.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''Episode 8, Chapter 5: [[S1/Expendable/Glassman|Glassman]]''</ref> Later, when the Spartans searched for [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Halsey]]'s signal at [[Cyclone]], the [[Librarian]] provided them support with some allied beam turrets along with Aggressor Sentinels.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''Episode 9, Chapter 1: [[S1/Key/The Search for Halsey|The Search for Halsey]]''</ref> |
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| When the ''Infinity'' returned to Requiem in [[2558]], several focus turrets were again used against UNSC forces. [[Fireteam Crimson]] faced numerous turrets during their missions. At some point, the [[SPARTAN-IV Program|Spartan-IVs]] were able to turn the turrets of the location "[[Control]]" into allies to help repel members of [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]].{{Ref/SpOps|Episode=Expendable|Level=Glassman}} Later, when the Spartans searched for [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Halsey]]'s signal at [[Cyclone]], the [[Librarian]] provided them support with some allied focus turrets along with Aggressor Sentinels.{{Ref/SpOps|Episode=Key|Level=The Search for Halsey}}
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| After [[Cortana]] took over the Promethean forces, focus turrets took on a modified design. Larger anti-vehicle turrets were encountered on [[Meridian]] by [[Fireteam Osiris]], being more heavily armed but rarer overall.{{Ref/Level|H5|Glassed}} The [[Warden Eternal]] would also use focus turrets as support in his engagements against Osiris and [[Blue Team]] on [[Genesis]].{{Ref/Level|H5|Genesis (level)|Genesis}}{{Ref/Level|H5|The Breaking}} Later, Osiris encountered more focus turrets in their mission to free Blue Team from Cortana.{{Ref/Level|H5|Guardians}} In [[Warzone]] simulations, like those on [[March on Stormbreak]], should the Warden Eternal be encountered as a Mythic boss, he may also spawn focus turrets against the two Spartan teams who are competing against each other for victory in the simulation.
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| ==Production notes==
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| *The ''[[Halo 4: Official Game Guide]]'' referred to the focus turret as the beam cannon{{Ref/Book|Halo 4: Official Game Guide|Detial=Spartan Ops digital walkthrough - ''3.10 Season One, Episode Nine, Chapter One: The Search for Halsey''}} and beam turret.{{Ref/Book|Halo 4: Official Game Guide|Detial=Spartan Ops digital walkthrough - ''3.10 Season One, Episode Nine, Chapter Three: Science Mountain''}}
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| * In ''Halo 5: Guardians'', if it is shot in its core while it is charging its weapon, the turret will take extra damage and be destroyed faster.
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| == Gallery == | |
| {{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Z-510 Focus turret}}
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| <gallery> | | <gallery> |
| File:H4-Concept-BeamTurret.jpg|Concept art of the focus turret in ''[[Halo 4]]''. | | File:H4-Concept-BeamTurret.jpg|Concept art of the Beam Turret in ''Halo 4''. |
| File:H4 FocusTurret Render.jpg|Renders of the focus turret asset.
| | File:H4-Z510BeamTurret-ScanScreens.jpg|The Beam Turret splaying its arms when firing. |
| File:H4-Z510BeamTurret-ScanScreens.jpg|The focus turret splaying its arms when firing in ''Halo 4''. | | File:Beam Turret.jpg|A beam turret firing. |
| File:Beam Turret.jpg|A focus turret firing in ''Halo 4''. | | File:Allied Beam Turrets.jpg|UNSC-allied turrets help Fireteam Crimson. |
| File:HTMCC-H4 FocusTurretBlue 2.png|A friendly focus turret in ''Halo 4''.
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| File:HTMCC-H4 FocusTurretBlue 1.png|A friendly focus turret firing its beam in ''Halo 4''.
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| File:Allied Beam Turrets.jpg|A friendly focus turret assists Fireteam Crimson in ''Halo 4''. | |
| File:H5G-Forerunner man cannon.png|A focus turret in the canyons of Genesis in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
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| File:H5G-FocusTurret.png|A pair of focus turrets in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
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| File:H5G-FocusTurret-Charging.png|Focus turrets charging up in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
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| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
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| == List of appearances == | | ==List of appearances== |
| * ''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}} | | *''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}} |
| ** ''[[Spartan Ops]]'' | | **''[[Spartan Ops]]'' |
| * ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' | | *''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' |
| * ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
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| * ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
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| == Sources ==
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| {{Forerunner|weapons|category=no}} | | {{Forerunner|weapons|category=no}} |
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| [[Category:Forerunner weapons]] | | [[Category:Forerunner weapons]] |
