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The '''skewer''' is an infantry-portable anti-tank spike weapon employed by the [[Banished]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=Sacrifice|HSOR|Section=Adjunct|Detail=[[Sacrifice]]}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR12|HSOR|Chapter=12}} | The '''skewer''' is an infantry-portable anti-tank spike weapon employed by the [[Jiralhanae]], notably the [[Banished]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=Sacrifice|HSOR|Section=Adjunct|Detail=[[Sacrifice]]}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR12|HSOR|Chapter=12}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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Skewers are magazine-fed weapons and can be reloaded.{{Ref/Reuse|Sacrifice}} When ready to fire, the spike projectile in the barrel can be seen sticking out of the weapon; underneath the barrel is a sword-length bayonet.{{Ref/Reuse|SOR12}} When used against infantry, the force of the projectile impact is enough to send the target flying back, or knock them off elevated surfaces.{{Ref/Reuse|Sacrifice}} They can also be used as anti-air weapons, with the spikes capable of penetrating the armored cockpit of a [[Phantom]] dropship.{{Ref/Novel|HSOR|Section=Adjunct|Detail=Sacrifice|Quote=[Choros launched] his skewer's immense spikes at an attacking Phantom's closed cockpit. One must have struck true, because the ship suddenly canted, slamming into the platform and then falling into darkness.}} | Skewers are magazine-fed weapons and can be reloaded.{{Ref/Reuse|Sacrifice}} When ready to fire, the spike projectile in the barrel can be seen sticking out of the weapon; underneath the barrel is a sword-length bayonet.{{Ref/Reuse|SOR12}} When used against infantry, the force of the projectile impact is enough to send the target flying back, or knock them off elevated surfaces.{{Ref/Reuse|Sacrifice}} They can also be used as anti-air weapons, with the spikes capable of penetrating the armored cockpit of a [[Phantom]] dropship.{{Ref/Novel|HSOR|Section=Adjunct|Detail=Sacrifice|Quote=[Choros launched] his skewer's immense spikes at an attacking Phantom's closed cockpit. One must have struck true, because the ship suddenly canted, slamming into the platform and then falling into darkness.}} | ||
==Development history== | |||
The Skewer's design is a traditional one of Jiralhanae origin, predating the Brutes' joining of the [[Covenant]] hegemony.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFShowcase|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/showcase-sensitive|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Showcase Sensitive|D=16|M=6|Y=2021}} | |||
===Usage=== | ===Usage=== | ||
Skewers are operated by Banished skewer-bearers. Ostensibly intended for an anti-tank role, Jiralhanae troops frequently take glee in using them to devastating effect against enemy infantry.{{Ref/Reuse|SOR12}} | Skewers are operated by Banished skewer-bearers. Ostensibly intended for an anti-tank role, Jiralhanae troops frequently take glee in using them to devastating effect against enemy infantry.{{Ref/Reuse|SOR12}}{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}} | ||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
===Pre-Covenant era=== | |||
The Skewer's design predates the Jiralhanae's joining of the Covenant empire.{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}} | |||
===Raid on Anodyne Spirit=== | ===Raid on Anodyne Spirit=== | ||
The Jiralhanae [[Choros]] wielded a skewer during the [[Raid on Anodyne Spirit|raid]] on the [[keyship]] ''[[Anodyne Spirit]]'' during the [[Second Ark Conflict]].{{Ref/Reuse|Sacrifice}} Later, several skewers were employed by Banished forces on [[Reach]] during [[Operation: WOLFE]].{{Ref/Reuse|SOR12}} | The Jiralhanae [[Choros]] wielded a skewer during the [[Raid on Anodyne Spirit|raid]] on the [[keyship]] ''[[Anodyne Spirit]]'' during the [[Second Ark Conflict]].{{Ref/Reuse|Sacrifice}} Later, several skewers were employed by Banished forces on [[Reach]] during [[Operation: WOLFE]].{{Ref/Reuse|SOR12}} | ||
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The skewer is an infantry-portable anti-tank spike weapon employed by the Jiralhanae, notably the Banished.[2][1]
Overview
Design details
The skewer is an anti-tank weapon employed by Banished Jiralhanae, with such operators known as "skewer-bearers".[1] The launcher fires a "rocket-sized" spike capable of piercing through the armor of a main battle tank, or punch through the energy shields and titanium shell of GEN3 MJOLNIR armor.[1] The launcher has an emitter of some kind, likely of gravitic operation similar to other Jiralhanae spike weaponry, which is used to launch the spike round and can be intensified[2] - presumably to adjust the muzzle velocity of the fired projectile.
Skewers are magazine-fed weapons and can be reloaded.[2] When ready to fire, the spike projectile in the barrel can be seen sticking out of the weapon; underneath the barrel is a sword-length bayonet.[1] When used against infantry, the force of the projectile impact is enough to send the target flying back, or knock them off elevated surfaces.[2] They can also be used as anti-air weapons, with the spikes capable of penetrating the armored cockpit of a Phantom dropship.[3]
Development history
The Skewer's design is a traditional one of Jiralhanae origin, predating the Brutes' joining of the Covenant hegemony.[4]
Usage
Skewers are operated by Banished skewer-bearers. Ostensibly intended for an anti-tank role, Jiralhanae troops frequently take glee in using them to devastating effect against enemy infantry.[1][4]
Operational history
Pre-Covenant era
The Skewer's design predates the Jiralhanae's joining of the Covenant empire.[4]
Raid on Anodyne Spirit
The Jiralhanae Choros wielded a skewer during the raid on the keyship Anodyne Spirit during the Second Ark Conflict.[2] Later, several skewers were employed by Banished forces on Reach during Operation: WOLFE.[1]
Gallery
A Spartan-IV reloading a Skewer in Halo Infinite's multiplayer.
The Skewer, as seen from a first person perspective.
List of appearances
- Halo: Shadows of Reach (First appearance)
- Halo Infinite
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f g Halo: Shadows of Reach, chapter 12
- ^ a b c d e f g Halo: Shadows of Reach - Adjunct: Sacrifice
- ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach - Adjunct: Sacrifice "[Choros launched] his skewer's immense spikes at an attacking Phantom's closed cockpit. One must have struck true, because the ship suddenly canted, slamming into the platform and then falling into darkness."
- ^ a b c Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Showcase Sensitive (Retrieved on Jun 16, 2021) [archive]
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