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'''Class-1 directed energy cannon''',<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/plasma-cannon/7e7f4e70-db67-4477-9ee9-3956d2155fcc '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Plasma Cannon'']</ref> colloquially referred to by the broad term '''plasma cannon''' or '''plasma turret''', is a category of manned automatic [[plasma]] turrets used by the [[Covenant]]. Several models have been identified, including the [[Type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon|Type-52 DESW]] and the [[Type-42 Directed Energy Support Weapon|Type-42 DESW]].

The [[Type-29 Shadow]], colloquially known as the Shadow, is also equipped with a type of medium plasma cannon.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 172''</ref> In outward appearance, the weapon is similar to the [[Type-29 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun]], although it fires plasma bolts similar to the [[Type-27 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun|T-27 variant]] and has a considerably greater rate of fire.<ref name="h2">'''Halo 2'''</ref>

The Type-42 DESW is a tripod-mounted plasma cannon and is used as a heavy support weapon in ground-based combat and provides a rapid stream of powerful plasma rounds to suppress enemy movements and offensive actions. The turret is placed in strategic locations and can be operated by most Covenant infantry. The turret only has a 65 degree turn radius and 50 degree pitch and fires plasma bolts similar to that of the [[Plasma Rifle]].{{Ref/Reuse|h2}}

The [[Type-26 Wraith]], commonly identified as the Wraith, is equipped with a unique type of plasma turret classified as a medium plasma cannon.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 206''</ref> It is fixed on a ring mount on top of the vehicle. The turret is composed of a central bulb and two prongs on either side of it that produce the plasma. This version is nearly identical to the Type-52 DESW, but has a much greater turn radius and is primarily used to protect the vehicle from [[Boarding (gameplay mechanic)|boarding]]. The turret is mainly used by [[Unggoy Heavy|Heavy Grunts]], [[Jiralhanae|Brutes]] and sometimes even [[Sangheili|Elites]].{{Ref/Reuse|h3}}

The [[Type-52 Anti-Aircraft Wraith]] is also equipped with a medium plasma cannon to prevent boarding.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 9''</ref>

The [[Type-52 Infantry Support Vehicle]], more commonly known as the Prowler, is also outfitted with a unique version of the plasma cannon, classified as a light plasma cannon.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 150''</ref> This version, like the one mounted on the Wraith, is situated in a ring mount on top of the vehicle and is mainly used to protect the vehicle from boarding. The turret is aesthetically different from the Wraith-mounted version, sharing the crude aesthetic characteristic of Jiralhanae-manufactured technology as opposed to the organic and sleek designs of most Covenant equipment. It possesses a long barrel inside a type of cylinder and bigger handles, but is otherwise identical to the Wraith turret, with the same firing rate, accuracy and damage. This version is almost always operated by a Brute.{{Ref/Reuse|h3}}