Z-390 incineration cannon: Difference between revisions

{{Status|Canon}}

{{Weapon infobox

|image = [[File:H5G-Incineration Cannon.png|300px]]

|manufacturer = Unknown/[[Forerunner]] origin<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/incineration-cannon '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Incineration Cannon'']</ref>

|series = Z-390

|type = Energy projectile launcher<br />High-Explosive Munitions Rifle{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

|cost =  

|variant =  

|length = {{Convert|134.8|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

|width = {{Convert|20|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

|height = {{Convert|40.5|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

|ammotype = Antimatter/ionized particles{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}}

|capacity =

|feed = One unit {{C|''Halo 4''}}<br />100 battery units {{C|''Halo 5: Guardians''}}

|operation =  

|rate = 0.2 seconds per burst (0.8 seconds between bursts, 75 bursts per minute)<br />17 RPM {{C|charged shots}}

|velocity =

|optics =

|range = Medium to very long

|service =  

* [[Forerunner-Flood war]]

* [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]

The '''Weapon/Anti-Materiel Z-390 High-Explosive Munitions Rifle''' ('''W/AM Z-390 HEMR'''), also known as the '''incineration cannon''', is a [[Forerunner]] anti-matériel weapon originally used to combat the [[Flood]].<ref name="h4evg">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 101''</ref><ref>[http://blogs.halo.xbox.com/Headlines/post/2012/09/26/The-Halo-Bulletin-92612-.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''The Halo Bulletin 9.27.12'']</ref> It is commonly used by [[Promethean Knight|Promethean]] [[Knight Commander]]s.

== Overview ==

=== 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.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy5cns3AhkE '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 4 Incineration Cannon, Binary Rifle'']</ref> The weapon features an integrated optical scope for targeting accuracy. The Incineration Cannon was manufactured and developed by [[Ferrarius Assembler Vats]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=393}}

=== Operational history ===

The Incineration Cannon was often used to strategically purge Flood-infected sites. [[Promethean]]s used the Incineration Cannon when assaulting a location believed to contain a [[Gravemind]], or early-forming [[Flood hive|spore mountains]], that were deemed too small for ship weapons but too large for infantry weapons.{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}} The Incineration Cannon fires five antimatter-infused streams of concentrated explosive particles,{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}} which gather into globular projectiles that oscillate along a straight trajectory and disintegrate targets when landing a killing blow. 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."

In [[Warzone]] simulations, the Incineration Cannon can be [[Requisition system|requisitioned]] by [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IVs]] as a Level 5 Rare REQ.<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>

== Variants ==

* '''[[Heartseeker]]''': The ''Heartseeker'', carried by [[Warrior-Servant]]s relentless on the hunt, is an advanced Incineration Cannon that fires slower-moving but more powerful energy charges with very strong homing behavior, 30% increased range, and a wider blast radius over the standard weapon. It is available in Warzone simulations as a Legendary REQ that costs Level 6 energy.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}

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File:H5G Heartseeker.png|Heartseeker.

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=== ''Halo: Spartan Strike'' ===

* Carries a maximum of 8 shots.

* Can destroy a Wraith or Scorpion tank in one precision shot.

* Requires open area for safe use. As with other explosive weapons, splash damage at close range can injure or even kill the player.

== Gallery ==

{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Z-390 High-Explosive Munitions Rifle}}

File:H4 ScattershotIncinCannon Concept.jpg|Concept art of the final build of the Incineration Cannon, alongside the Scattershot.

File:H4 - Incineration cannon HUD icon.png|HUD icon of the Incineration cannon.

File:H4-Z390HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the Incineration Cannon by [[John-117]] in the ''Halo 4'' campaign.

File:H4-MP-IncinerationCannon-HUD.jpg|First-person view of the Incineration Cannon in ''Halo 4''{{'}}s multiplayer.

File:H4-MP-IncinerationCannon-Fire.jpg|The Incineration Cannon's explosive rounds when fired in ''Halo 4''.

File:H5G-Z390HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the Z-390 by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' campaign.

File:H5G-Fred&RoL.png|Fred-104 with the ''River of Light''.

File:H5G-Z390HUD.png|First-person view of the Z-390 in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.

File:H5G-Z390zoom.png|The Z-390 engaged in smart scope on [[Regret (Halo 5: Guardians map)|Regret]].

File:H5G-Boom.jpg|A [[RECRUIT-class Mjolnir|Recruit]]-clad Spartan-IV using an Incineration Cannon in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.

File:H5G-HeartseekerHUD.png|First-person view of ''Heartseeker''.

 

File:REQ Card - Incineration Cannon Certification.png|Incineration Cannon - Certification.

File:REQ Card - Incineration Cannon.png|Incineration Cannon.

File:Riveroflight.png|''River of Light''.

== List of appearances ==

* ''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}

** ''[[Spartan Ops]]''

* ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''

* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''

* ''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''

== Sources ==

{{Ref/Sources}}