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{{Status|Canon}} | {{Status|Canon}} | ||
{{Title|''Pek''-pattern plasma cannon}} | |||
{{Weapon infobox | {{Weapon infobox | ||
|name= | |name=''Pek''-pattern Sweeping Turret | ||
|image=[[File:H4-T52DESW-PlasmaCannonSide.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:H4-T52DESW-PlasmaCannonSide.png|300px]] | ||
|manufacturer=*[[Assembly Forges]]<ref name="vis">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 140''</ref> {{C|formerly}} | |manufacturer=*[[Assembly Forges]]<ref name="vis">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 140''</ref> {{C|formerly}} | ||
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|weight={{Convert|30.39|kg|lb}}<ref name="enc344">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 344'' (2011)</ref> | |weight={{Convert|30.39|kg|lb}}<ref name="enc344">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 344'' (2011)</ref> | ||
|ammotype=[[Plasma|Superheated plasma]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc344}} | |ammotype=[[Plasma|Superheated plasma]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc344}} | ||
|capacity= | |||
|feed=200 units {{C|dismounted}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc344}} | |feed=200 units {{C|dismounted}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc344}} | ||
|operation= | |operation= | ||
|rate=Fully automatic | |rate=Fully automatic | ||
|velocity | |velocity | ||
|optics= | |||
|range={{Convert|158.5|m|ft|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc344}} | |range={{Convert|158.5|m|ft|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc344}} | ||
|service=*[[Human-Covenant War]] | |service=*[[Human-Covenant War]] | ||
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}} | }} | ||
The '''''Pek''-pattern Sweeping Turret'''{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=300}} {{Type|52|Directed Energy Support Weapon|DESW}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc344}},<ref name="Silverlight">[http://www.microsoft.com/silverlight/halo3.aspx '''Microsoft''': Halo 3 Guide] (defunct)</ref> commonly shortened to the '''plasma cannon''', is a manned automatic [[Class-1 directed energy cannon|Class-1]] [[plasma]] weapon used by the [[Covenant]].<ref name="waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/plasma-cannon/7e7f4e70-db67-4477-9ee9-3956d2155fcc '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Plasma Cannon''] (defunct, backup link on [https://web.archive.org/web/20120424172353/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/detail/a/7e7f4e70-db67-4477-9ee9-3956d2155fcc Archive.org])</ref> In use as early as [[2544]],<ref>'''Halo Legends''' - ''The Package''</ref> though rarely encountered until [[2552]], the T52 DESW is a universal replacement for the older | The '''''Pek''-pattern Sweeping Turret'''{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=300}} {{Type|52|Directed Energy Support Weapon|DESW}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc344}},<ref name="Silverlight">[http://www.microsoft.com/silverlight/halo3.aspx '''Microsoft''': Halo 3 Guide] (defunct)</ref> commonly shortened to the '''plasma cannon''', is a manned automatic [[Class-1 directed energy cannon|Class-1]] [[plasma]] weapon used by the [[Covenant]].<ref name="waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/plasma-cannon/7e7f4e70-db67-4477-9ee9-3956d2155fcc '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Plasma Cannon''] (defunct, backup link on [https://web.archive.org/web/20120424172353/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/detail/a/7e7f4e70-db67-4477-9ee9-3956d2155fcc Archive.org])</ref> In use as early as [[2544]],<ref>'''Halo Legends''' - ''The Package''</ref> though rarely encountered until [[2552]], the T52 DESW is a universal replacement for the older {{Pattern|Shepsu|plasma cannon}}.{{Ref/Reuse|vis}}<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=28443 '''Bungie.net''': Halo: Reach Ordnance - Type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon]</ref> All post-[[2549]] {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}s possess a Type-52 DESW ring mount.<ref>'''Halo Waypoint:''' Halo: Reach Stats</ref> | ||
== | ==Overview== | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
The Type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon is a stationary [[plasma]] emplacement and a type of [[Class-1 directed energy cannon]].{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} The Type-52 plasma cannon has three protective [[Energy shielding|energy shields]] mounted on its top, with the outer ones being angled to the respective side, providing protection from the hot plasma being shot.{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} In addition, the cannon itself is mounted on a miniature [[gravity lift]] rather than the V-legged design of the older | The Type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon is a stationary [[plasma]] emplacement and a type of [[Class-1 directed energy cannon]].{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} The Type-52 plasma cannon has three protective [[Energy shielding|energy shields]] mounted on its top, with the outer ones being angled to the respective side, providing protection from the hot plasma being shot.{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} In addition, the cannon itself is mounted on a miniature [[gravity lift]] rather than the V-legged design of the older {{Pattern|Shepsu|plasma cannon}}, presumably making turning easier. Heat and excess plasma appears to be vented by four apertures on the weapon's sides during rapid fire; this presumably assists the cooling process. The cannon cannot overheat, which is due to two modular, copper-colored cooling units located on the side.{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} These cooling units are the cannon's primary maintenance need, though they are easily repaired and replaced by their [[Unggoy]] operators.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} | ||
==Variant== | ==Variant== | ||
*'''Banished Plasma Cannon''': This variant has three protective metal shields than the standard energy shields and fires red projectiles.<ref name="PL">''[[Halo Wars 2]], [[Phoenix Logs]] - "Omega Team"</ref> | *'''Banished Plasma Cannon''': This variant has three protective metal shields rather than the standard energy shields and fires red projectiles.<ref name="PL">''[[Halo Wars 2]], [[Phoenix Logs]] - "Omega Team"</ref> | ||
==Operation== | |||
Used as a heavy support [[weapon]] in ground based combat, it provides a rapid-fire stream of powerful plasma rounds to suppress enemy movements and offensive actions. The cannon was designed to allow the ease of transport, which results in little protection.{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} Operators usually include [[Unggoy]] [[Unggoy Heavy|Heavies]] and [[Sangheili]] [[Sangheili General|Generals]], although it is also sometimes used by [[Jiralhanae]] [[Jiralhanae War Chieftain|War Chieftains]]. The gunner is completely exposed to enemy fire, so a well-covered emplacement position is desirable for prolonged use, especially if under fire. This separates it from the [[Shade|Shade ASGs]], which offer some measure of protection for their operator but are not man-portable. | Used as a heavy support [[weapon]] in ground based combat, it provides a rapid-fire stream of powerful plasma rounds to suppress enemy movements and offensive actions. The cannon was designed to allow the ease of transport, which results in little protection.{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} Operators usually include [[Unggoy]] [[Unggoy Heavy|Heavies]] and [[Sangheili]] [[Sangheili General|Generals]], although it is also sometimes used by [[Jiralhanae]] [[Jiralhanae War Chieftain|War Chieftains]]. The gunner is completely exposed to enemy fire, so a well-covered emplacement position is desirable for prolonged use, especially if under fire. This separates it from the [[Shade|Shade ASGs]], which offer some measure of protection for their operator but are not man-portable. | ||
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File:H3-T52DESW-PlasmaCannon.png|The T52 DESW Plasma Cannon in ''Halo 3''. | File:H3-T52DESW-PlasmaCannon.png|The T52 DESW Plasma Cannon in ''Halo 3''. | ||
File:1212466722 Plasma Cannon.gif|A render of the Type-52 DESW. | File:1212466722 Plasma Cannon.gif|A render of the Type-52 DESW. | ||
File:Grunt Heavy on Turret.jpg|A Plasma Cannon operated by an [[Unggoy Heavy]] in a [[ | File:Grunt Heavy on Turret.jpg|A Plasma Cannon operated by an [[Unggoy Heavy]] in a [[Covenant watchtower]]. | ||
File:H3 Plasma Cannon with EVA spartan.jpg|A [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]] with a plasma cannon. | File:H3 Plasma Cannon with EVA spartan.jpg|A [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]] with a plasma cannon. | ||
File:halo_3_weapons_plasma_cannon.gif|A Type-52 DESW. | File:halo_3_weapons_plasma_cannon.gif|A Type-52 DESW. | ||
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File:HaloReach-PortablePlasmaCannon.png|A Type-52 DESW in ''Halo: Reach''. | File:HaloReach-PortablePlasmaCannon.png|A Type-52 DESW in ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
File:T52_desw_ref.jpg|A turnaround reference of the Type-52 DESW. | File:T52_desw_ref.jpg|A turnaround reference of the Type-52 DESW. | ||
File:TurretGrunt.jpg|An [[Unggoy Heavy]] using the | File:TurretGrunt.jpg|An [[Unggoy Heavy]] using the {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}} mounted Type-52 DESW. | ||
File:H4-T52DESW-PlasmaCannonSide.png|The Type-52 DESW Plasma Cannon in ''[[Halo 4]]''. | File:H4-T52DESW-PlasmaCannonSide.png|The Type-52 DESW Plasma Cannon in ''[[Halo 4]]''. | ||
File:PlasmaCannon-HUD.png|HUD Icon of the Type-52 DESW in ''Halo 4''. | File:PlasmaCannon-HUD.png|HUD Icon of the Type-52 DESW in ''Halo 4''. | ||
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*''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | *''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | *''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Winter Contention]]'' | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||