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The '''Type-56 Anti-Aerospace Turret''', more commonly known as the '''Shrike turret''', is an automated [[Anti-aircraft weapon|anti-aerospace weapon]] emplacement system utilized at sites of significant strategic importance. Produced by numerous manufacturers, Shrikes are used by the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]].<ref name="universe"/> | The '''Type-56 Anti-Aerospace Turret''', more commonly known as the '''Shrike turret''', is an automated [[Anti-aircraft weapon|anti-aerospace weapon]] emplacement system utilized at sites of significant strategic importance. Produced by numerous manufacturers, Shrikes are used by the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and were used in the past by [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] and the [[Servants of the Abiding Truth]].<ref name="universe"/><ref name="KtB"/> | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
The Type-56 Anti-Aerospace Turret is an [[anti-aircraft weapon]] system that is armed with two high-power [[plasma]] cannons. In contrast of the point-defense emplacements used by the [[Covenant]], the Shrike turret is fully automated and operated by "semi-feral" [[associated intelligence]]s. These long-abandoned constructs are capable of communication, though modern [[Sangheili]] are unable to understand them. As a result, the constructs must be carefully monitored and locked down prior to activation due to their inability to understand modern [[Identification friend or foe|IFF]] systems and codeword usage | The Type-56 Anti-Aerospace Turret is an [[anti-aircraft weapon]] system that is armed with two high-power [[plasma]] cannons. In contrast of the point-defense emplacements used by the [[Covenant]], the Shrike turret is fully automated and operated by "semi-feral" [[associated intelligence]]s. These long-abandoned constructs are capable of communication, though modern [[Sangheili]] are unable to understand them. As a result, the constructs must be carefully monitored and locked down prior to activation due to their inability to understand modern [[Identification friend or foe|IFF]] systems and codeword usage of contemporary Sangheili. Regardless, the Shrikes' combination of firepower and preternatural reaction times make them valuable military assets.<ref name="universe"/> | ||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
The Type-56 Shrike was first encountered in [[2556]]. The weapon emplacements were used by the [[Swords of Sanghelios]], the [[Servants of the Abiding Truth]], and [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] throughout the [[Blooding Years]].<ref name="universe"/> | The Type-56 Shrike was first encountered in [[2556]]. The weapon emplacements were used by the [[Swords of Sanghelios]], the [[Servants of the Abiding Truth]], and [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] throughout the [[Blooding Years]].<ref name="universe"/> | ||
On [[2558#January|January 21, 2558]], the Servants of the Abiding Truth had placed at least one Type-56 Shrike atop a building on [[New Llanelli]], where [[Avu Med 'Telcam]] was residing. [[SPARTAN-G059]] destroyed it with a [[Type-1 plasma grenade]] on his way to [[Assassination of Avu Med 'Telcam|assassinate]] 'Telcam.<ref>''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]'', ''[[Knight takes Bishop]]''</ref> On [[2558#October|October of that same year]], several Type-56 Shrikes were utilized by Jul 'Mdama's Covenant during the [[Battle of Sunaion]] as defensive emplacements against the invading Swords of Sanghelios. The [[UNSC]]'s [[Fireteam Osiris]] managed to shut down the turrets on their way to the [[Guardian]] near the city, effectively wiping out the Covenant's aerospace defense and allowing the Swords of Sanghelios' fleet to aid the ground forces.<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level, ''[[Battle of Sunaion (level)|Battle of Sunaion]]''</ref> | On [[2558#January|January 21, 2558]], the Servants of the Abiding Truth had placed at least one Type-56 Shrike atop a building on [[New Llanelli]], where [[Avu Med 'Telcam]] was residing. [[SPARTAN-G059]] destroyed it with a [[Type-1 plasma grenade]] on his way to [[Assassination of Avu Med 'Telcam|assassinate]] 'Telcam.<ref name="KtB">''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]'', ''[[Knight takes Bishop]]''</ref> On [[2558#October|October of that same year]], several Type-56 Shrikes were utilized by Jul 'Mdama's Covenant during the [[Battle of Sunaion]] as defensive emplacements against the invading Swords of Sanghelios. The [[UNSC]]'s [[Fireteam Osiris]] managed to shut down the turrets on their way to the [[Guardian]] near the city, effectively wiping out the Covenant's aerospace defense and allowing the Swords of Sanghelios' fleet to aid the ground forces.<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level, ''[[Battle of Sunaion (level)|Battle of Sunaion]]''</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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13.3 meters (43 ft 8 in)[1] |
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9.6 meters (31 ft 6 in)[1] |
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The Type-56 Anti-Aerospace Turret, more commonly known as the Shrike turret, is an automated anti-aerospace weapon emplacement system utilized at sites of significant strategic importance. Produced by numerous manufacturers, Shrikes are used by the Swords of Sanghelios and were used in the past by Jul 'Mdama's Covenant and the Servants of the Abiding Truth.[1][2]
Specifications
The Type-56 Anti-Aerospace Turret is an anti-aircraft weapon system that is armed with two high-power plasma cannons. In contrast of the point-defense emplacements used by the Covenant, the Shrike turret is fully automated and operated by "semi-feral" associated intelligences. These long-abandoned constructs are capable of communication, though modern Sangheili are unable to understand them. As a result, the constructs must be carefully monitored and locked down prior to activation due to their inability to understand modern IFF systems and codeword usage of contemporary Sangheili. Regardless, the Shrikes' combination of firepower and preternatural reaction times make them valuable military assets.[1]
Operational history
The Type-56 Shrike was first encountered in 2556. The weapon emplacements were used by the Swords of Sanghelios, the Servants of the Abiding Truth, and Jul 'Mdama's Covenant throughout the Blooding Years.[1]
On January 21, 2558, the Servants of the Abiding Truth had placed at least one Type-56 Shrike atop a building on New Llanelli, where Avu Med 'Telcam was residing. SPARTAN-G059 destroyed it with a Type-1 plasma grenade on his way to assassinate 'Telcam.[2] On October of that same year, several Type-56 Shrikes were utilized by Jul 'Mdama's Covenant during the Battle of Sunaion as defensive emplacements against the invading Swords of Sanghelios. The UNSC's Fireteam Osiris managed to shut down the turrets on their way to the Guardian near the city, effectively wiping out the Covenant's aerospace defense and allowing the Swords of Sanghelios' fleet to aid the ground forces.[3]
Trivia
A shrike is a family of birds that are renown for impaling their prey on sharp objects to allow them to easily tear apart the flesh into smaller fragments.
Gallery
A Type-56 Shrike is pictured in Halo: Tales from Slipspace.
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Concept art of the Type-56 Shrike for Halo 5: Guardians.
The Shrike on Sanghelios on Sunaion.
Closeup screenshot of the Shrike.
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List of appearances
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
- Halo: Tales from Slipspace
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Halo Waypoint: Shrike Turret
- ^ a b Halo: Tales from Slipspace, Knight takes Bishop
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level, Battle of Sunaion
