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The Guardian Custode's primary weapon is a single [[disruption generator]],{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} a devastating weapon capable of destroying infrastructure caught in its blast.{{Ref/Reuse|evacuation}} The Guardian is equipped with two [[attenuation pulse emitter]]s—a multi-vector electronic warfare weapon{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} that can instantaneously neutralize local power networks through a series of debilitating pulses,{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} capable of even disabling Forerunner systems.{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} However, while their weapon is thorough, the damage it causes is not irreparable and can be repaired with time, particularly by [[Huragok]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''', ''page 106''</ref> | The Guardian Custode's primary weapon is a single [[disruption generator]],{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} a devastating weapon capable of destroying infrastructure caught in its blast.{{Ref/Reuse|evacuation}} The Guardian is equipped with two [[attenuation pulse emitter]]s—a multi-vector electronic warfare weapon{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} that can instantaneously neutralize local power networks through a series of debilitating pulses,{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} capable of even disabling Forerunner systems.{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} However, while their weapon is thorough, the damage it causes is not irreparable and can be repaired with time, particularly by [[Huragok]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''', ''page 106''</ref> | ||
Guardians are also armed with six [[converging beam cannon]] emitters,{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} weapons commonly found on Forerunner [[warship]]s that emit tendrils of energy that track enemy vessels and create a path for antimatter streams to pursue.<ref>''Halo: Warfleet'', p. 80</ref> While six of these beam cannons were more than adequate to defeat the [[fleet]]s of primitive [[capital ship]]s, they were of little use when the Guardians faced Forerunner warships infested and captured by the Flood.{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} | Guardians are also armed with six [[converging beam cannon]] emitters,{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} weapons commonly found on Forerunner [[warship]]s that emit tendrils of energy that track enemy vessels and create a path for antimatter streams to pursue.<ref>''Halo: Warfleet'', p. 80</ref> While six of these beam cannons were more than adequate to defeat the [[fleet]]s of primitive [[capital ship]]s, they were of little use when the Guardians faced Forerunner warships infested and captured by the Flood.{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} However, the energy produced when multiple Guardians concentrate the beams of these weapons together is sufficient to destroy a planet in mere seconds by cracking open its mantle and exposing its core, as seen in the annihilation of [[Doisac]].{{Ref/Game|Halo Infinite}} | ||
===Variants=== | ===Variants=== | ||
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A Guardian was sent to [[Reach]] in Early October 2559, to investigate a slipspace anomaly following the opening of the [[Menachite portal complex|Ark portal on Reach]] by the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]] and the Banished.<ref>''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'', Epilogue</ref> | A Guardian was sent to [[Reach]] in Early October 2559, to investigate a slipspace anomaly following the opening of the [[Menachite portal complex|Ark portal on Reach]] by the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]] and the Banished.<ref>''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'', Epilogue</ref> | ||
==Known Guardians== | ==Known Guardians== | ||
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*A Guardian that captured [[Installation 09]] and Professor [[Ellen Anders]]. | *A Guardian that captured [[Installation 09]] and Professor [[Ellen Anders]]. | ||
*A Guardian that was sent to [[Reach]] to investigate following the activation of the [[Menachite portal complex]]. | *A Guardian that was sent to [[Reach]] to investigate following the activation of the [[Menachite portal complex]]. | ||
* | *Multiple Guardians were used by Cortana to destroy [[Doisac]]. | ||
==Production notes== | ==Production notes== |
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