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File:H5G-Challenger&Z390.jpg|A [[CHALLENGER-class Mjolnir|Challenger]]-clad Spartan-IV with a Z-390 on [[Escape from ARC]]. | File:H5G-Challenger&Z390.jpg|A [[CHALLENGER-class Mjolnir|Challenger]]-clad Spartan-IV with a Z-390 on [[Escape from ARC]]. | ||
File:H5-Heartseeker-FP.png|First-person view of the Heartseeker in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | File:H5-Heartseeker-FP.png|First-person view of the Heartseeker in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
File:H5G-Z390SS.png|Third-person view of | File:H5G-Z390SS.png|Third-person view of an incineration cannon engaged in smart scope. | ||
File:H5G-ROLHUD.png|First-person view of ''River of Light''. | File:H5G-ROLHUD.png|First-person view of ''River of Light''. | ||
File:H5G-ROL.png|A Spartan wielding ''River of Light''. | File:H5G-ROL.png|A Spartan wielding ''River of Light''. |
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Z-390 incineration cannon | |
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Production overview | |
Manufacturer: |
Unknown/Forerunner origin[1] |
Type: |
Energy projectile launcher[1] |
Specifications | |
Length: |
134.8 centimeters (53.1 in)[1] |
Width: |
20 centimeters (7.9 in)[1] |
Height: |
40.5 centimeters (15.9 in)[1] |
Ammunition type: |
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Feed system: |
One unit |
.2 seconds per burst (.8 seconds between bursts) | |
40 m/s per burst (90 mph) 67 m/s fully charged (150 mph) | |
Effective range: |
30.5 meters unscoped 50 meters scoped |
Service history | |
In service: |
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The Weapon/Anti-Materiel Z-390 High-Explosive Munitions Rifle, also known as the incineration cannon, is a Forerunner anti-matériel weapon originally used to combat the Flood.[3][2]
Overview
The Incineration Cannon was often used to strategically purge infected sites. Prometheans used the Incineration Cannon when assaulting a location believed to contain a Gravemind, or early-forming spore mountains, that were deemed too small for ship weapons but too large for infantry weapons.[2] The Incineration Cannon fires five antimatter-infused streams of concentrated explosive particles,[2] which gather into globular projectiles that oscillate along a straight trajectory. 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."
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.[4] The weapon features an integrated optical scope for targeting accuracy.
Variants
- River of Light: The River of Light unleashes long bursts of energy blasts if charged up.[5]
- Heartseeker: The Heartseeker fires tracking energy charges.[5]
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, similar to the Plasma Pistol.
- Single-charge "magazines" have been replaced with a battery meter.
- Lights on the weapon have switched from red to orange.
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. Splash damage at close range can injure or even kill the player.
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Concept art of the Incineration Cannon for Halo 4.
- H4-Concept-IncinerationCannon-Final.jpg
Concept art of the final build of the Incineration Cannon.
An Operator-clad Spartan-IV firing an Incineration Cannon.
A Recruit-clad Spartan-IV using an Incineration Cannon in Halo 5: Guardians.
Smart scope with the Z-390 on Basin.
A Challenger-clad Spartan-IV with a Z-390 on Escape from ARC.
- H5-Heartseeker-FP.png
First-person view of the Heartseeker in Halo 5: Guardians.
List of appearances
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
- Halo: Spartan Strike
- Halo 5: Guardians
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