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{{Title|''Gespu''-pattern fuel rod gun}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Disambig header|the fuel rod gun introduced in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''|other variants of the fuel rod gun|Fuel rod gun}}
{{Disambig header|the fuel rod gun introduced in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''|other variants of the fuel rod gun|Fuel rod gun}}
{{Weapon infobox
{{Weapon infobox
|name = ''Gespu''-pattern flak launcher
|name=''Gespu''-pattern Flak Launcher
|image = [[File:H5G-FRG.png|300px]]
|image=[[File:H5G-FRG.png|300px]]
|manufacturer = [[Venezia]]n multi-species workshops<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>
|manufacturer=
|series = Type-58
*[[Merchants of Qikost]]{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/fuel-rod-cannon|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Fuel Rod Cannon|D=27|M=11|Y=2015|Detail=Page updated on November 27, 2015, to represent the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' iteration of the weapon; prior revisions concern the fuel rod gun from prior games.}}
|type = Light Anti-Armor Weapon
*[[Venezia]]n multi-species workshops{{Ref/Game|Id=REQ|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=Fuel Rod Cannon description|Quote=Magazine-fed, shoulder-fired heavy weapon that fires explosive fuel rods. Modern fuel rod cannons are significantly more accurate than those than used by the old Covenant; a refinement sourced from the multi-species workshops on Venezia.}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=298}}
|cost =  
|series=
|variant =  
|type=[[Fuel Rod Gun]]
|length = {{Convert|114.5|cm|in|sp=us}}<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/fuel-rod-cannon '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Fuel Rod Cannon'']</ref>
|cost=
|width = {{Convert|20.6|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|variant=
|height = {{Convert|48.5|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
*[[Light of Urs]]
|weight = {{Convert|18.7|kg|lb}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
*[[Pool of Radiance]]
|ammotype = [[Fuel rod]]s{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|capacity =
|length={{Convert|45.1|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|feed = 5 rounds magazine{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|width={{Convert|8.1.1|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|operation = Recoil-operated
|height={{Convert|19.1|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|rate = 100 RPM (semi-automatic)<ref name="analysis">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUbBKHbOIHc '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 | Fuel Rod Cannons Analysis'']</ref>
|weight={{Convert|41.2|lb|kg|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|velocity = 50.68 m/s (166.3 ft/s; 113.4 mph){{Ref/Reuse|analysis}}
|ammotype=Class-2{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} [[fuel rod]]s{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|optics =
|capacity=5 rounds{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|range = Medium to long
|feed=[[Revolver|Revolving magazine]]{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}
|service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|operation=Semi-automatic{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|rate=
|velocity=
|optics=No magnification;{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} [[Smart-linking|smart-link]] [[Holography|holographic]] sight
|range=
}}
}}
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>
{{Article quote|Magazine-fed, shoulder-fired heavy weapon that fires explosive fuel rods. Modern fuel rod cannons are significantly more accurate than those than used by the old Covenant; a refinement sourced from the multi-species workshops on Venezia.{{Ref/Reuse|REQ}}}}
The '''''Gespu''-pattern Flak Launcher'''{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} {{Type|58|Light Anti-Armor Weapon|LAAW}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CFLockeLoad|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-locke-load|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Locke & Load|D=23|M=12|Y=2019}} is a model of [[Fuel Rod Gun]] utilised by the [[Covenant remnants|warlord remnants]] of the [[Covenant]] empire. It is the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war]] successor to the [[Korva-pattern fuel rod gun|''Korva'']], [[Pez'tk-pattern fuel rod gun|''Pez'tk'']], and [[Zasqi-pattern fuel rod gun|''Zasqi''-patterns]] utilised by the Covenant before and during [[Human-Covenant War|its war]] with [[human]]ity. Unlike prior models, the ''Gespu'' was engineered by various multi-species [[Clan workshop|workshops]] on the [[Outer Colonies|colony world]] of [[Venezia]], leading to multiple eccentricities in its design.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


== Design details ==
==Overview==
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}}
===Design details===
Unlike prior fuel rod weapons used by the Covenant, the ''Gespu'' was engineered by multi-species workshops on Venezia.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|REQ}} As such, it is more ergonomic for use by multiple species, considered smaller,{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} lighter, safer, and cheaper.{{Ref/Reuse|CFLockeLoad}} These advantages are also aided by the weapon being generally more accurate than its forebears.{{Ref/Reuse|REQ}} These advances, in part fuelled by the [[Blooding Years|civil war]] on [[Sanghelios]], have resulted in the weapon becoming the dominant design fielded by the various ex-Covenant remnants including [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] and the [[Swords of Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


== Variants ==
The ''Gespu''{{'}}s main notable design difference from prior models is in its reloading; rather than reloading via a top-loaded magazine, the weapon instead reloads by manually inserting a revolving magazine similar to a [[revolver]]'s [[Wikipedia:Speedloader|speedloader]], consisting of five {{Convert|1.5|in|mm|disp=flip|sp=us}} Class-2 fuel rods into the back of the weapon.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5G|H5G|Fuel Rod Cannon in-game weapon}} The fuel rods used by the ''Gespu'' are considered safer to manufacture, store, and field, when compared to the ammunition of earlier weapons.{{Ref/Reuse|CFLockeLoad}}
* '''[[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>
The ''Gespu'' is not fitted with a [[Smart-linking|smart-link]] [[Telescopic sight|optical scope]], in stark contrast to its forebears. It is instead fitted with a [[Holography|holographic]] projector that can display a [[heads-up display]] for the operator,{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} but does not provide any magnification.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
<gallery>
 
===Variants===
*'''[[Light of Urs]]''': An advanced model of ''Gespu'', created thanks to the technological advances necessiatated by the [[Blooding Years]]. Light of Urs has a higher muzzle velocity for its projectiles, and can lock onto ground and air vehicles.{{Ref/Game|Id=LoU|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=Light of Urs description|Quote=The war on Sanghelios has led to unprecedented advances in fuel rod technology. Improved Fuel Rod Cannon that fires faster-moving projectiles that do more damage.}}
*'''[[Pool of Radiance]]''': A once-forbidden, unstable model of fuel rod gun that leaves [[incendiary gel]] residue in the area of impact.{{Ref/Game|Id=PoR|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=Pool of Radiance description|Quote=Both the Swords of Sanghelios and Covenant use once-forbidden armaments in their bloody civil war. Advanced Fuel Rod Cannon that fires unstable projectiles that leave a dangerous residue in their impact area.}}
<gallery class="center">
File:Halo 5 Fuelrod lou.png|Light of Urs.
File:Halo 5 Fuelrod lou.png|Light of Urs.
File:H5G Fuel rod 3.png|Pool of Radiance.
File:H5G Fuel rod 3.png|Pool of Radiance.
</gallery>
</gallery>


== Gameplay ==
==In-game information==
=== Changes from Type-33 fuel rod gun in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' ===
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
* Extensive structural changes; reload now involves a speed-loader style cylinder of ammunition rather than a vertically loaded rack.
{{Main|Fuel Rod Gun (gameplay)#Halo 5: Guardians}}
* Structure is much more sleek in design.
The ''Gespu''-pattern fuel rod cannon was first introduced in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. In the [[Warzone]] gamemode in [[multiplayer]], it is an Uncommon [[List of REQ cards|REQ]] that can be called in for {{Energy|4}}, and sold for {{RP|75}}.
* The ammo is now loaded from the back rather than from the top. The ammo mag is also changed from a single line to a circular line.
* Firing rate decreased.
* Projectiles now have a longer range before being affected by gravity, after which they explode instantly.
* Weapon trajectory travels slightly faster than its predecessor.
* Uses a holographic scope when using smart scope instead of a full-screen scope.
 
{{Expand-section}}


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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File:H5G-FRC FP reload1.png|First-person view of the fuel rod cannon being reloaded.
File:H5G-FRC FP reload1.png|First-person view of the fuel rod cannon being reloaded.
File:H5G-FRC FP reload2.png|Ditto, with the ammo being loaded in.
File:H5G-FRC FP reload2.png|Ditto, with the ammo being loaded in.
File:H5G-LOUHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of ''Light of Urs'' by [[Edward Buck]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-PORHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of ''Pool of Radiance'' by Fred-104 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-John&FRC.jpg|John-117 wielding a fuel rod cannon on [[Genesis]].
File:H5G-John&FRC.jpg|John-117 wielding a fuel rod cannon on [[Genesis]].
File:H5G-Fred&FRC.png|Fred-104 with a fuel rod cannon on Genesis.
File:H5G-Fred&FRC.png|Fred-104 with a fuel rod cannon on Genesis.
File:H5G-Fred&POR.png|Fred-104 with the ''Pool of Radiance'' on Genesis.
File:H5G-Vale&FRC.jpg|[[Olympia Vale]] wielding a fuel rod cannon during the [[Battle of Nuusra]].
File:H5G-Vale&FRC.jpg|[[Olympia Vale]] wielding a fuel rod cannon during the [[Battle of Nuusra]].
File:H5G-Buck&LOU.png|Edward Buck with the ''Light of Urs''.
File:H5G-FRCHUD.png|First-person view of the fuel rod cannon on [[Riptide]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' multiplayer.
File:H5G-FRCHUD.png|First-person view of the fuel rod cannon on [[Riptide]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' multiplayer.
File:H5G-FRCzoom.png|Smart scope with the fuel rod cannon.
File:H5G-FRCzoom.png|Smart scope with the fuel rod cannon.
File:H5G-FRCSS.png|Third-person view of a fuel rod cannon engaged in smart scope.
File:H5G-FRCSS.png|Third-person view of a fuel rod cannon engaged in smart scope.
File:H5G-SangheiliWarrior&T58FRC.png|A [[Sangheili Warrior]] with the T-58 fuel rod cannon on [[Skirmish at Darkstar]].
File:H5G-SangheiliWarrior&T58FRC.png|A [[Sangheili Warrior]] with the fuel rod cannon on [[Skirmish at Darkstar]].
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-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-LOUHUD.png|First-person view of ''Light of Urs''.
File:H5G-LOU.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad Spartan-IV wielding ''Light of Urs''.
File:H5G-PORHUD.png|First-person view of ''Pool of Radiance''.
File:H5G-MarkIV&POR.png|A [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV]]-clad Spartan-IV wielding ''Pool of Radiance''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards ===
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:REQ Card - Fuel Rod Cannon.jpg|Fuel Rod Cannon.
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''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


== List of appearances ==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Flashpoint]]''
*''[[Halo: Flashpoint]]''


== Sources ==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
{{Ref/Sources}}


Revision as of 08:45, December 2, 2024

This article is about the fuel rod gun introduced in Halo 5: Guardians. For other variants of the fuel rod gun, see Fuel rod gun.
Gespu-pattern Flak Launcher
H5G-FRG.png
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Type:

Fuel Rod Gun

Variants:

Specifications

Length:

115 centimeters (45.1 in)[1][3]

Width:

21 centimeters (8.1.1 in)[1]

Height:

49 centimeters (19.1 in)[1]

Weight:

18.7 kilograms (41.2 lb)[1]

Ammunition type:

Class-2[3] fuel rods[1]

Capacity:

5 rounds[1][3]

Feed system:

Revolving magazine[4]

Operation:

Semi-automatic[1][3]

Optics:

No magnification;[3] smart-link holographic sight

Service history

In service:

Post-Covenant War conflicts

 
“ Magazine-fed, shoulder-fired heavy weapon that fires explosive fuel rods. Modern fuel rod cannons are significantly more accurate than those than used by the old Covenant; a refinement sourced from the multi-species workshops on Venezia.[2] ”

The Gespu-pattern Flak Launcher[3] (UNSC Type classification: Type-58 Light Anti-Armor Weapon, T-58 LAAW)[5] is a model of Fuel Rod Gun utilised by the warlord remnants of the Covenant empire. It is the post-war successor to the Korva, Pez'tk, and Zasqi-patterns utilised by the Covenant before and during its war with humanity. Unlike prior models, the Gespu was engineered by various multi-species workshops on the colony world of Venezia, leading to multiple eccentricities in its design.[3]

Overview

Design details

Unlike prior fuel rod weapons used by the Covenant, the Gespu was engineered by multi-species workshops on Venezia.[3][2] As such, it is more ergonomic for use by multiple species, considered smaller,[3] lighter, safer, and cheaper.[5] These advantages are also aided by the weapon being generally more accurate than its forebears.[2] These advances, in part fuelled by the civil war on Sanghelios, have resulted in the weapon becoming the dominant design fielded by the various ex-Covenant remnants including Jul 'Mdama's Covenant and the Swords of Sanghelios.[3]

The Gespu's main notable design difference from prior models is in its reloading; rather than reloading via a top-loaded magazine, the weapon instead reloads by manually inserting a revolving magazine similar to a revolver's speedloader, consisting of five 38 millimeters (1.5 in) Class-2 fuel rods into the back of the weapon.[4] The fuel rods used by the Gespu are considered safer to manufacture, store, and field, when compared to the ammunition of earlier weapons.[5]

The Gespu is not fitted with a smart-link optical scope, in stark contrast to its forebears. It is instead fitted with a holographic projector that can display a heads-up display for the operator,[4] but does not provide any magnification.[3]

Variants

  • Light of Urs: An advanced model of Gespu, created thanks to the technological advances necessiatated by the Blooding Years. Light of Urs has a higher muzzle velocity for its projectiles, and can lock onto ground and air vehicles.[6]
  • Pool of Radiance: A once-forbidden, unstable model of fuel rod gun that leaves incendiary gel residue in the area of impact.[7]
  • Light of Urs.

    Light of Urs.

  • Pool of Radiance.

    Pool of Radiance.

In-game information

Halo 5: Guardians

Main article: Fuel Rod Gun (gameplay) § Halo 5: Guardians

The Gespu-pattern fuel rod cannon was first introduced in Halo 5: Guardians. In the Warzone gamemode in multiplayer, it is an Uncommon REQ that can be called in for 4 energy, and sold for REQ Points 75.

Gallery

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Concept art and screenshots

  • Concept art of the T-58 fuel rod cannon for Halo 5: Guardians.

    Concept art of the T-58 fuel rod cannon for Halo 5: Guardians.

  • First-person view of the fuel rod cannon by Frederic-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

    First-person view of the fuel rod cannon by Frederic-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

  • Smart scope with the fuel rod cannon by Fred-104. Note the Covenant glyphs.

    Smart scope with the fuel rod cannon by Fred-104. Note the Covenant glyphs.

  • First-person view of a melee attack while wielding the fuel rod cannon.

    First-person view of a melee attack while wielding the fuel rod cannon.

  • Ditto, secondary melee animation.

    Ditto, secondary melee animation.

  • First-person view of John-117 firing the fuel rod cannon.

    First-person view of John-117 firing the fuel rod cannon.

  • First-person view of the fuel rod cannon being reloaded.

    First-person view of the fuel rod cannon being reloaded.

  • Ditto, with the ammo being loaded in.

    Ditto, with the ammo being loaded in.

  • John-117 wielding a fuel rod cannon on Genesis.

    John-117 wielding a fuel rod cannon on Genesis.

  • Fred-104 with a fuel rod cannon on Genesis.

    Fred-104 with a fuel rod cannon on Genesis.

  • Olympia Vale wielding a fuel rod cannon during the Battle of Nuusra.

    Olympia Vale wielding a fuel rod cannon during the Battle of Nuusra.

  • First-person view of the fuel rod cannon on Riptide in the Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer.

    First-person view of the fuel rod cannon on Riptide in the Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer.

  • Smart scope with the fuel rod cannon.

    Smart scope with the fuel rod cannon.

  • Third-person view of a fuel rod cannon engaged in smart scope.

    Third-person view of a fuel rod cannon engaged in smart scope.

  • A Sangheili Warrior with the fuel rod cannon on Skirmish at Darkstar.

    A Sangheili Warrior with the fuel rod cannon on Skirmish at Darkstar.

  • A Maverick-clad Spartan-IV using a fuel rod cannon on Regret.

    A Maverick-clad Spartan-IV using a fuel rod cannon on Regret.

Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards

  • Fuel Rod Cannon.

    Fuel Rod Cannon.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h Halo Waypoint, Fuel Rod Cannon: Page updated on November 27, 2015, to represent the Halo 5: Guardians iteration of the weapon; prior revisions concern the fuel rod gun from prior games. (Retrieved on Nov 27, 2015) [archive]
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Halo 5: Guardians, REQ card: Fuel Rod Cannon description "Magazine-fed, shoulder-fired heavy weapon that fires explosive fuel rods. Modern fuel rod cannons are significantly more accurate than those than used by the old Covenant; a refinement sourced from the multi-species workshops on Venezia."
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h i j k l Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 298
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b c Halo 5: Guardians, Fuel Rod Cannon in-game weapon
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b c Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Locke & Load (Retrieved on Dec 23, 2019) [archive]
  6. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ card: Light of Urs description "The war on Sanghelios has led to unprecedented advances in fuel rod technology. Improved Fuel Rod Cannon that fires faster-moving projectiles that do more damage."
  7. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ card: Pool of Radiance description "Both the Swords of Sanghelios and Covenant use once-forbidden armaments in their bloody civil war. Advanced Fuel Rod Cannon that fires unstable projectiles that leave a dangerous residue in their impact area."

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