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| Infusion-modified plasma mortar || A heavy plasma mortar modified by the [[Banished]]'s [[Voridus]] that launches a roiling torrent of [[infusion gel|infusion matter]] that leaves an uncontrollable firestorm of exotic energy upon impact.{{Ref/ | | Infusion-modified plasma mortar{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22p469|Enc22|Page=469}} || A heavy plasma mortar modified by the [[Banished]]'s [[Voridus]] that launches a roiling torrent of [[infusion gel|infusion matter]] that leaves an uncontrollable firestorm of exotic energy upon impact.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p469}} || | ||
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| Scorch plasma mortar || A heavy plasma mortar that launches mortar rounds with residual energy that leaves boiling plasma on the ground after its detonation. The plasma creates a volatile and deadly crater behind the enemy's line.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p469}} || | | Scorch plasma mortar{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p469}} || A heavy plasma mortar that launches mortar rounds with residual energy that leaves boiling plasma on the ground after its detonation. The plasma creates a volatile and deadly crater behind the enemy's line.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p469}} || | ||
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*{{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}} {{C|Optional}}{{Ref/Game|HW|Factory|Detail=Wraith level 2 upgrade - Scorch|Quote=Special attack leaves a bubbling plasma splash on the ground for added damage.}} | *{{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}} {{C|Optional}}{{Ref/Game|HW|Factory|Detail=Wraith level 2 upgrade - Scorch|Quote=Special attack leaves a bubbling plasma splash on the ground for added damage.}} | ||
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| Type-58 35cm Directed Energy Mortar (T- | | Type-58 35cm Directed Energy Mortar (T-58 35cm DEM){{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} || Customary heavy plasma mortar catalogued by ONI in [[2558]]. || | ||
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Revision as of 13:07, August 15, 2023
The heavy plasma mortar, also known as plasma mortar cannon,[1] is a type of plasma mortar and the primary armament of the Wraith.[2][3] The United Nations Space Command's Office of Naval Intelligence has typically type-classified encountered heavy plasma mortars based on the type classifications of Wraiths under the designation of Directed Energy Mortar (DEM).[2] It is nicknamed PM, Comet, and Brimstone.[4]
Overview
Design details
The heavy plasma mortar is extremely powerful and is one of the most powerful ground-based application of Covenant energy weapon technology.[4] The plasma blast is typically a blue-white or red orb that is 0.91 metres (3.0 ft) in diameter,[4] which burns the air it passes.[5] The plasma blast travel rather slowly in the air, so it can be out-maneuvered easily by a fast vehicle, including Warthogs.[6] However, upon impact, the plasma blast obliterates everything—titanium battle plates, concrete, or flesh—within 20 metres (66 ft) at the point of impact,[7] all the while leaving a large crater on ground in its wake.[6] The blast has a kill radius of 6.09 metres (20.0 ft), and damages any targets caught in a radius of 15.24 metres (50.0 ft).[4]
Usage
The heavy plasma mortar is attached to the rear of the Wraith; the vehicle's propulsion drive can absorb almost all of its recoil.[1] The plasma mortar's main use lies in shelling and vehicular warfare,[4] as it can destroy heavily reinforced defenses from a long distance. However, it is also fairly effective in closer engagements, especially if in the hands of a skilled operator.[8]
Known types
| Types | Description | Vehicles |
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| Infusion-modified plasma mortar[9] | A heavy plasma mortar modified by the Banished's Voridus that launches a roiling torrent of infusion matter that leaves an uncontrollable firestorm of exotic energy upon impact.[9] | |
| Scorch plasma mortar[9] | A heavy plasma mortar that launches mortar rounds with residual energy that leaves boiling plasma on the ground after its detonation. The plasma creates a volatile and deadly crater behind the enemy's line.[9] |
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| Type-26 35cm Directed Energy Mortar (T-26 35m DEM)[2] | Customary heavy plasma mortar catalogued by ONI in 2526. |
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| Type-58 35cm Directed Energy Mortar (T-58 35cm DEM)[2][8] | Customary heavy plasma mortar catalogued by ONI in 2558. |
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| Unspecified plasma mortar mounted on Ultra Wraiths | A heavy plasma mortar that fires a plasma blasts with cluster munitions that detonate upon impact, with several secondary explosions following shortly after.[12] |
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| Unspecified plasma mortar mounted on Temple Wraiths | A heavy plasma mortar that has a faster rate-of-fire.[13] |
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| Unspecified plasma mortar mounted on Banished Wraiths[Note 1] | A heavy plasma mortar that fires red plasma blasts.[15][16] |
Gallery
A blast from a Zurdo-pattern Wraith's heavy plasma mortar moments before impact in Starry Night.
A Muz-pattern Wraith fires its heavy plasma mortar in Halo 2: Anniversary.
The arc of a plasma blast from a Muz-pattern Wraith's heavy plasma mortar in Halo: Fireteam Raven.
The impact of a plasma blast from an Eklon'Dal Workshop Wraith's heavy plasma mortar in Halo Wars 2.
List of appearances
Notes
- ^ Given that Banished Wraiths were augmented from Covenant Wraiths,[14] the "plasma mortar" listed in specifications of Banished Wraiths in the Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition) were likely intended to be "heavy plasma mortars".
Sources
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 257
- ^ a b c d e Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 117, 228
- ^ a b c d Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 274
- ^ a b c d e Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 347
- ^ Halo: First Strike, chapter 35
- ^ a b Halo: The Flood, chapter 6
- ^ Halo: First Strike, chapter 12
- ^ a b c Halo Waypoint, Wraith (Retrieved on May 11, 2021) [archive]
- ^ a b c d e f g Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 469
- ^ Halo Wars 2, Banished Foundry: Wraith upgrade - Scorch Mortar "New ability, Shots continue to cause damage after impact."
- ^ Halo Wars, Factory: Wraith level 2 upgrade - Scorch "Special attack leaves a bubbling plasma splash on the ground for added damage."
- ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians, REQ card: Wraith Ultra description "Wraith Ultras are dedicated siege vehicles fitted with a new plasma mortar that can blanket large areas in superheated destruction with a single shot. Superior Wraith with heavy armor and significantly upgraded armament."
- ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians, REQ card: Temple Wraith description "In the distant past, Zealots alone had the terrible responsibility of destroying parasite-tainted Forerunner gifts that ran amok after activation. Masterwork Wraith with hardened armor, improving handling, and a faster rate-of-fire for the plasma mortar."
- ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 468
- ^ Halo Wars 2, Wraith in-game unit
- ^ Halo Infinite, Wraith in-game vehicle
