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{{Disambig header|Forerunner automated turret featured in ''Halo 4'' and ''Halo 5: Guardians''|other types of automated turret employed by various factions|Automated turret}}
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| image = [[File:H4-Z510BeamTurret-ScanRender.png|300px]]  
| image = [[File:H4-Z510BeamTurret-ScanRender.png|300px]]  
| manufacturer = [[Forerunner]]
| manufacturer = [[Ferrarius Assembler Vats]]{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22|Enc22|Page=394}}
| series =  
| series =  
| type = Defensive weapon emplacement<br />Directed energy focus weapon
| type = Defensive weapon emplacement<br />Directed energy focus weapon
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* [[Promethean]]
* [[Promethean]]
| weight =  
| weight =  
| length = {{Convert|3.5|m|ft|sp=us}}
| length = {{Convert|11.4|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}{{Ref/Book|Id=h4evg|H4EVG|Page=103}}
| width = {{Convert|1.5|m|ft|sp=us}}
| width = {{Convert|4.9|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}}
| height = {{Convert|3.5|m|ft|sp=us}}
| height = {{Convert|11.6|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}}
| ammotype = Ionized particles
| ammotype = Ionized particles{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}}
| feed = Unlimited
| feed = Unlimited{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}}
| operation =  
| operation =  
| rate = Automatic
| rate = Automatic{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}}
| velocity =  
| velocity =  
| range = Long
| range = Long
| service = [[Forerunner-Flood war]] <br> [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
| service = [[Forerunner-Flood war]] <br> [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
}}
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The '''Z-510 Directed Energy Focus Weapon''' ('''Z-510 DEFW'''), alternatively known as '''focus turret''',<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 103''</ref> '''beam cannon''',<ref>'''[[Halo 4: Official Game Guide]] - Spartan Ops digital walkthrough''', ''3.10 Season One, Episode Nine, Chapter One: The Search for Halsey''</ref> or '''beam turret''',<ref>'''Halo 4: Official Game Guide - Spartan Ops digital walkthrough''', ''3.10 Season One, Episode Nine, Chapter Three: Science Mountain''</ref> is a [[Forerunner]] [[directed energy weapon]] emplacement.
The '''focus turret''' {{ZClass|510|Directed Energy Focus Weapon|DEFW}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}} is a [[Forerunner]] [[directed energy weapon]] emplacement manufactured in the [[Ferrarius Assembler Vats]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}


== Description ==
==Overview==
The Z-510 beam turrets are turrets of a similar nature to those located on [[Shield World 0459]], but smaller in scale. They are typically constructed by [[Promethean Watcher|Watchers]] and possess a deadly, long range beam weapon, akin to a [[Sentinel Beam]]. When destroyed, Forerunner beam turrets disintegrate in a manner resembling that of [[Promethean Knight]]s.<ref>'''Halo 4'''</ref>
===Design details===
The Z-510 focus turret is a defensive weapon emplacement deployed at key strategic points in order to provide defensive and suppressive lines of fire.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} They are capable of being instantaneously phased to a location by [[Promethean Watcher|Watchers]], then held up by an anti-gravity mooring upon deployment and controlled by a beam sustainment governor.{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}} Powered by a vacuum energy plate to gather power,{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} the focus turret splays its upper and lower charging arms when it prepares to fire,{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}} as it gathers energy into its ionization core located in its center.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} Bright rings then form around its muzzle, and it fires a charged particle beam—much like the [[Sentinel beam]]{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}}—of ionized particles at its target.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} When destroyed, the focus turret disintegrate in a manner resembling that of [[Promethean Knight]]s.{{Ref/Game|Id=h4|H4|gameplay}}


By [[2558#October|October 2558]], Focus Turrets had become larger but less common. If shot in their core while they are charging their weapon, the turret will take extra damage and be destroyed faster.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians'''</ref>
The [[Covenant]] attempted to reverse-engineer the focus turret's technology using comparatively primitive electromagnetically guided plasma with weapons like the {{Pattern|M'tara|focus rifle}}.{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}} Given it (and the focus rifle's) name, this is presumably the basis for the Covenant's [[focus cannon]] weaponry.


== Operational history ==
==Operational history==
During the [[Battle of Draetheus V]], [[Merg Vol]] was able to activate the turrets around the control room for [[X50]]'s primary weapon after having spent considerable resources to unlock its secrets. The turrets aided Vol in battle against [[Spartan-IV|Spartan]] [[Sarah Palmer]] alongside [[Merg Vol's Covenant|his forces]]. However, Merg Vol was ultimately defeated and killed by Palmer.<ref>'''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''', ''[[Mission 25: Battle for the Moon]]''</ref> When accessing the [[Cistern]], Palmer encountered beam turrets guarding two of the three power cores she had to destroy in order to unlock the main door.<ref>'''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''', ''[[Mission 29: Infiltration of the Cistern|Infiltration of the Cistern]]''</ref> Several more protected the area of the Cistern where Spartan [[Edward Davis]]' remains were being held in a [[Durance]], particularly the power cores Palmer had to destroy in order for a Pelican to extract the Durance.<ref>'''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''', ''[[Mission 30: The Source|The Source]]''</ref>
During the [[Battle of Draetheus V]], [[Merg Vol]] was able to activate the turrets around the control room for [[X50]]'s primary weapon after having spent considerable resources to unlock its secrets. The turrets aided Vol in battle against [[Spartan-IV|Spartan]] [[Sarah Palmer]] alongside [[Merg Vol's Covenant|his forces]]. However, Merg Vol was ultimately defeated and killed by Palmer.{{Ref/Level|HSA|Mission 25: Battle for the Moon}} When accessing the [[Cistern]], Palmer encountered focus turrets guarding two of the three power cores she had to destroy in order to unlock the main door.{{Ref/Level|HSA|Mission 29: Infiltration of the Cistern}} Several more protected the area of the Cistern where Spartan [[Edward Davis]]' remains were being held in a [[Durance]], particularly the power cores Palmer had to destroy in order for a Pelican to extract the Durance.{{Ref/Level|HSA|Mission 30: The Source}}


In July [[2557]], [[John-117]], and later the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}, faced several such turrets inside the [[shield world]] [[Requiem]]. Later, a number of these turrets were hacked by [[Cortana]] on the ''[[Mantle's Approach]]'' during the Didact's [[New Phoenix Incident|attack on Earth]], during which time they took on a blue light, like those of the [[Aggressor Sentinel|Sentinels]] on Requiem, as opposed to the characteristic orange coloration of those under the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]]'s control. The turrets temporarily repelled waves of [[Promethean Crawler|Crawlers]] to help John-117 on his way to destroy the [[Composer]].<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Midnight]]''</ref>
In July [[2557]], [[John-117]], and later the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}, faced several such turrets inside the [[shield world]] [[Requiem]].{{Ref/Level|H4|Infinity (Halo 4 level)|Infinity}} Later, a number of these turrets were hacked by [[Cortana]] on the ''[[Mantle's Approach]]'' during the Didact's [[New Phoenix Incident|attack on Earth]], during which time they took on a blue light, like those of the [[Aggressor Sentinel|Sentinels]] on Requiem, as opposed to the characteristic orange coloration of those under the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]]'s control. The turrets temporarily repelled waves of [[Promethean Crawler|Crawlers]] to help John-117 on his way to destroy the [[Composer]].{{Ref/Level|H4|Midnight}}


In that same month, many beam turrets were used against UNSC forces during the [[Battle of Installation 03]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'''</ref>
In that same month, many focus turrets were used against UNSC forces during the [[Battle of Installation 03]].{{Ref/Level|HSS|Mission 20: Serve and Protect}}{{Ref/Level|HSS|Mission 23: The Lion's Den}}


When the ''Infinity'' returned to Requiem in [[2558]], several beam turrets were again used against UNSC forces. [[Fireteam Crimson]] faced numerous turrets during their missions. At some point, the [[SPARTAN-IV Program|Spartan-IVs]] were able to turn the turrets of the location "[[Control]]" into allies to help repel members of [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]].<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''Episode 8, Chapter 5: [[S1/Expendable/Glassman|Glassman]]''</ref> Later, when the Spartans searched for [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Halsey]]'s signal at [[Cyclone]], the [[Librarian]] provided them support with some allied beam turrets along with Aggressor Sentinels.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''Episode 9, Chapter 1: [[S1/Key/The Search for Halsey|The Search for Halsey]]''</ref>
When the ''Infinity'' returned to Requiem in [[2558]], several focus turrets were again used against UNSC forces. [[Fireteam Crimson]] faced numerous turrets during their missions. At some point, the [[SPARTAN-IV Program|Spartan-IVs]] were able to turn the turrets of the location "[[Control]]" into allies to help repel members of [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]].{{Ref/SpOps|Episode=Expendable|Level=Glassman}} Later, when the Spartans searched for [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Halsey]]'s signal at [[Cyclone]], the [[Librarian]] provided them support with some allied focus turrets along with Aggressor Sentinels.{{Ref/SpOps|Episode=Key|Level=The Search for Halsey}}


After [[Cortana]] took over the Promethean forces, focus turrets took on a modified design. Larger anti-vehicle turrets were encountered on [[Meridian]] by [[Fireteam Osiris]], being more heavily armed but rarer overall.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''campaign level [[Glassed]]''</ref> The [[Warden Eternal]] would also use focus turrets as support in his engagements against Osiris and [[Blue Team]] on [[Genesis]].<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign levels ''[[Genesis (level)|Genesis]]'' and ''[[The Breaking]]''</ref> Later, Osiris encountered more focus turrets in their mission to free Blue Team from Cortana.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level ''[[Guardians]]''</ref> In [[Warzone]] simulations, like those on [[March on Stormbreak]], should the Warden Eternal be encountered as a Mythic boss, he may also spawn focus turrets against the two Spartan teams who are competing against each other for victory in the simulation.
After [[Cortana]] took over the Promethean forces, focus turrets took on a modified design. Larger anti-vehicle turrets were encountered on [[Meridian]] by [[Fireteam Osiris]], being more heavily armed but rarer overall.{{Ref/Level|H5|Glassed}} The [[Warden Eternal]] would also use focus turrets as support in his engagements against Osiris and [[Blue Team]] on [[Genesis]].{{Ref/Level|H5|Genesis (level)|Genesis}}{{Ref/Level|H5|The Breaking}} Later, Osiris encountered more focus turrets in their mission to free Blue Team from Cortana.{{Ref/Level|H5|Guardians}} In [[Warzone]] simulations, like those on [[March on Stormbreak]], should the Warden Eternal be encountered as a Mythic boss, he may also spawn focus turrets against the two Spartan teams who are competing against each other for victory in the simulation.


==Production notes==
*The ''[[Halo 4: Official Game Guide]]'' referred to the focus turret as the beam cannon{{Ref/Book|Halo 4: Official Game Guide|Detial=Spartan Ops digital walkthrough - ''3.10 Season One, Episode Nine, Chapter One: The Search for Halsey''}} and beam turret.{{Ref/Book|Halo 4: Official Game Guide|Detial=Spartan Ops digital walkthrough - ''3.10 Season One, Episode Nine, Chapter Three: Science Mountain''}}
* In ''Halo 5: Guardians'', if it is shot in its core while it is charging its weapon, the turret will take extra damage and be destroyed faster.
== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Z-510 Focus turret}}
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Z-510 Focus turret}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H4-Concept-BeamTurret.jpg|Concept art of the Beam Turret in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:H4-Concept-BeamTurret.jpg|Concept art of the focus turret in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:H4-Z510BeamTurret-ScanScreens.jpg|The Beam Turret splaying its arms when firing.
File:H4-Z510BeamTurret-ScanScreens.jpg|The focus turret splaying its arms when firing in ''Halo 4''.
File:Beam Turret.jpg|A beam turret firing.
File:Beam Turret.jpg|A focus turret firing in ''Halo 4''.
File:Allied Beam Turrets.jpg|UNSC-allied turrets help Fireteam Crimson.
File:HTMCC-H4 FocusTurretBlue 2.png|A friendly focus turret in ''Halo 4''.
File:H5G-Forerunner man cannon.png|A Focus Turret in the canyons of Genesis in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:HTMCC-H4 FocusTurretBlue 1.png|A friendly focus turret firing its beam in ''Halo 4''.
File:H5G-FocusTurret.png|A pair of Focus Turrets in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:Allied Beam Turrets.jpg|A friendly focus turret assists Fireteam Crimson in ''Halo 4''.
File:H5G-FocusTurret-Charging.png|Focus Turrets charging up.
File:H5G-Forerunner man cannon.png|A focus turret in the canyons of Genesis in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G-FocusTurret.png|A pair of focus turrets in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-FocusTurret-Charging.png|Focus turrets charging up in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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== Sources ==
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This article is about Forerunner automated turret featured in Halo 4 and Halo 5: Guardians. For other types of automated turret employed by various factions, see Automated turret.
Z-510 focus turret
H4-Z510BeamTurret-ScanRender.png
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Ferrarius Assembler Vats[1]

Type:

Defensive weapon emplacement
Directed energy focus weapon

Specifications

Length:

3.5 meters (11.4 ft)[1][2]

Width:

1.5 meters (4.9 ft)[2]

Height:

3.5 meters (11.6 ft)[2]

Ammunition type:

Ionized particles[1][2]

Feed system:

Unlimited[2]

Rate of fire:

Automatic[2]

Effective range:

Long

Service history

In service:

Forerunner-Flood war
Post-Covenant War conflicts

 

The focus turret (UNSC Z-classification: Z-510 Directed Energy Focus Weapon, Z-510 DEFW)[2] is a Forerunner directed energy weapon emplacement manufactured in the Ferrarius Assembler Vats.[1]

Overview

Design details

The Z-510 focus turret is a defensive weapon emplacement deployed at key strategic points in order to provide defensive and suppressive lines of fire.[1] They are capable of being instantaneously phased to a location by Watchers, then held up by an anti-gravity mooring upon deployment and controlled by a beam sustainment governor.[2] Powered by a vacuum energy plate to gather power,[1] the focus turret splays its upper and lower charging arms when it prepares to fire,[2] as it gathers energy into its ionization core located in its center.[1] Bright rings then form around its muzzle, and it fires a charged particle beam—much like the Sentinel beam[2]—of ionized particles at its target.[1] When destroyed, the focus turret disintegrate in a manner resembling that of Promethean Knights.[3]

The Covenant attempted to reverse-engineer the focus turret's technology using comparatively primitive electromagnetically guided plasma with weapons like the M'tara-pattern focus rifle.[2] Given it (and the focus rifle's) name, this is presumably the basis for the Covenant's focus cannon weaponry.

Operational history

During the Battle of Draetheus V, Merg Vol was able to activate the turrets around the control room for X50's primary weapon after having spent considerable resources to unlock its secrets. The turrets aided Vol in battle against Spartan Sarah Palmer alongside his forces. However, Merg Vol was ultimately defeated and killed by Palmer.[4] When accessing the Cistern, Palmer encountered focus turrets guarding two of the three power cores she had to destroy in order to unlock the main door.[5] Several more protected the area of the Cistern where Spartan Edward Davis' remains were being held in a Durance, particularly the power cores Palmer had to destroy in order for a Pelican to extract the Durance.[6]

In July 2557, John-117, and later the crew of the UNSC Infinity, faced several such turrets inside the shield world Requiem.[7] Later, a number of these turrets were hacked by Cortana on the Mantle's Approach during the Didact's attack on Earth, during which time they took on a blue light, like those of the Sentinels on Requiem, as opposed to the characteristic orange coloration of those under the Didact's control. The turrets temporarily repelled waves of Crawlers to help John-117 on his way to destroy the Composer.[8]

In that same month, many focus turrets were used against UNSC forces during the Battle of Installation 03.[9][10]

When the Infinity returned to Requiem in 2558, several focus turrets were again used against UNSC forces. Fireteam Crimson faced numerous turrets during their missions. At some point, the Spartan-IVs were able to turn the turrets of the location "Control" into allies to help repel members of Jul 'Mdama's Covenant.[11] Later, when the Spartans searched for Dr. Halsey's signal at Cyclone, the Librarian provided them support with some allied focus turrets along with Aggressor Sentinels.[12]

After Cortana took over the Promethean forces, focus turrets took on a modified design. Larger anti-vehicle turrets were encountered on Meridian by Fireteam Osiris, being more heavily armed but rarer overall.[13] The Warden Eternal would also use focus turrets as support in his engagements against Osiris and Blue Team on Genesis.[14][15] Later, Osiris encountered more focus turrets in their mission to free Blue Team from Cortana.[16] In Warzone simulations, like those on March on Stormbreak, should the Warden Eternal be encountered as a Mythic boss, he may also spawn focus turrets against the two Spartan teams who are competing against each other for victory in the simulation.

Production notes

  • The Halo 4: Official Game Guide referred to the focus turret as the beam cannon[17] and beam turret.[18]
  • In Halo 5: Guardians, if it is shot in its core while it is charging its weapon, the turret will take extra damage and be destroyed faster.

Gallery

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  • Concept art of the focus turret in Halo 4.

    Concept art of the focus turret in Halo 4.

  • The focus turret splaying its arms when firing in Halo 4.

    The focus turret splaying its arms when firing in Halo 4.

  • A focus turret firing in Halo 4.

    A focus turret firing in Halo 4.

  • A friendly focus turret in Halo 4.

    A friendly focus turret in Halo 4.

  • A friendly focus turret firing its beam in Halo 4.

    A friendly focus turret firing its beam in Halo 4.

  • A friendly focus turret assists Fireteam Crimson in Halo 4.

    A friendly focus turret assists Fireteam Crimson in Halo 4.

  • A focus turret in the canyons of Genesis in Halo 5: Guardians.

    A focus turret in the canyons of Genesis in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • A pair of focus turrets in Halo 5: Guardians.

    A pair of focus turrets in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Focus turrets charging up in Halo 5: Guardians.

    Focus turrets charging up in Halo 5: Guardians.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 394
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 103
  3. ^ Halo 4, gameplay
  4. ^ Halo: Spartan Assault, campaign level Mission 25: Battle for the Moon
  5. ^ Halo: Spartan Assault, campaign level Mission 29: Infiltration of the Cistern
  6. ^ Halo: Spartan Assault, campaign level Mission 30: The Source
  7. ^ Halo 4, campaign level Infinity
  8. ^ Halo 4, campaign level Midnight
  9. ^ Halo: Spartan Strike, campaign level Mission 20: Serve and Protect
  10. ^ Halo: Spartan Strike, campaign level Mission 23: The Lion's Den
  11. ^ Halo 4 - Spartan Ops, episode Expendable, level Glassman
  12. ^ Halo 4 - Spartan Ops, episode Key, level The Search for Halsey
  13. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Glassed
  14. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Genesis
  15. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level The Breaking
  16. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Guardians
  17. ^ Halo 4: Official Game Guide
  18. ^ Halo 4: Official Game Guide

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