Gespu-pattern fuel rod gun: Difference between revisions

{{Status|Canon}}

{{Disambig header|the fuel rod gun introduced in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''|other variants of the fuel rod gun|Fuel rod gun}}

{{Weapon infobox

|width = {{Convert|20.6|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

|height = {{Convert|48.5|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

|weight = {{Convert|18.7|kg|lb}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

|ammotype = [[Fuel rod]]s{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

|capacity =

|feed = 5 rounds magazine{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

|velocity = 50.68 m/s (166.3 ft/s; 113.4 mph){{Ref/Reuse|analysis}}

|optics =

The '''''Gespu''-pattern flak launcher''' {{Type|58|Light Anti-Armor Weapon|LAAW}}, also known as the '''fuel rod cannon''', is a shoulder-fired mortar used by [[Covenant remnants]], created as the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-Covenant War]] successor to the {{Pattern|Pez'tk|fuel rod gun}}.<ref name="LAL">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder - Locke & Load'']</ref>

Created by multi-species workshops on [[Venezia]], the T-58 fuel rod cannon is cheaper, more accurate, and more reliable than the older {{Pattern|Pez'tk|fuel rod gun}}. The T-58 LAAW uses a compact and refined class of fuel rod ammunition that is far safer to manufacture, store, and field.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}{{Ref/Reuse|LAL}}

* '''[[Light of Urs]]''': During the [[Blooding Years]], many advances were made in fuel rod technology, with the ''Light of Urs'' being one of those advances. It is named after the star and the deity in [[Sangheili mythology]]. It is an improved fuel rod cannon that features an 80% higher rate of fire and faster-moving fuel rods with a 72% larger blast radius at the expense of slightly reduced damage, contrary to its in-game description mentioning higher damage.{{Ref/Reuse|analysis}} It can also lock onto ground and air vehicles.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} This particular weapon also appears as the first [[Special weapons (Halo 5: Guardians)|hidden weapon]] in the mission [[Genesis (level)|Genesis]].<ref name="Genesis">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9fcN1StZpk '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 Secret Weapons Location Light of Urs/The Answer'']</ref>

* '''[[Pool of Radiance]]''': Both the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] use once-forbidden, unstable weapons. The ''Pool of Radiance'', one of these weapons, is an advanced fuel rod cannon with a 40% slower rate of fire compared to standard fuel rod cannons, but its projectiles are deadlier as they leave dangerous residue upon impact and feature a proximity airbust fuse and a 42% larger blast radius.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} It can also be found as the second hidden weapon in the campaign mission [[Reunion]].<ref name="Reunion">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJBnznAbPa4 '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 Secret Weapon, Where to find Pool of Radiance'']</ref>

* Firing rate decreased.

* Projectiles now have a longer range before being affected by gravity, after which they explode instantly.

File:H5G-FRCzoom.png|Smart scope with the fuel rod cannon.

File:H5G-Maverick&FRC.jpg|A [[MAVERICK-class Mjolnir|Maverick]]-clad [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] using a fuel rod cannon on [[Regret (Halo 5: Guardians map)|Regret]].

File:H5G-LOU.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad Spartan-IV wielding ''Light of Urs''.

File:H5G-MarkIV&POR.png|A [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV]]-clad Spartan-IV wielding ''Pool of Radiance''.

=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards ===

File:REQ Card - Fuel Rod Cannon.jpg|Fuel Rod Cannon.

File:REQ Certification Light of Urs.png|''Light of Urs'' Certification.

File:REQ Card - Light of Urs.jpg|''Light of Urs''.

File:REQ Card - Pool of Radiance.jpg|''Pool of Radiance''.

*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}

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{{Covenant ordnance}}