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== Gallery ==
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=== Concept art and screenshots ===
===Development images===
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File:H5GC-T58.png|Concept art for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', by [[:Category:Images by Glenn Israel|Glenn Israel]].{{Ref/Site|Id=AS|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/wZdQ6|Site=ArtStation|Page=Fuel rod cannon Hires / Lores|Quote=Hires Fuel rod cannon I created for Halo 5. Shown is the high res renders, low res shots and some maya shots. Concept by Glenn Israel|D=02|M=12|Y=2024}}
File:H5G FuelRodGun HiPoly Render 1.jpg|A render of the high-poly model for the weapon, model created by 3D artist [[:Category:Images by Can Tuncer|Can Tuncer]].{{Ref/Reuse|AS}}
File:H5G FuelRodGun HiPoly Render 2.jpg|A render of the high-poly model for the reloading system.
File:H5G FuelRodGun HiPoly Render 3.jpg|A render of the high-poly model for the reloading system, showcasing the magazine and fuel rods.
File:H5G FuelRodGun HiPoly Render 4.jpg|A render of the high-poly model for the barrel.
File:H5G FuelRodGun HiPoly Render 5.jpg|A render of the high-poly model for the weapon.
File:H5G FuelRodGun HiPoly Render 6.jpg|A render of the high-poly model for the weapon.
File:H5G FuelRodGun HiPoly Render 7.jpg|A render of the high-poly model for the weapon.
File:H5G FuelRodGun LoPoly Render 1.jpg|A render for the weapon's low-poly model.
File:H5G FuelRodGun LoPoly Render 2.jpg|A render for the weapon's low-poly model.
File:H5G FuelRodGun LoPoly Render 3.jpg|A render for the weapon's low-poly model.
File:H5G FuelRodGun LoPoly Render 4.jpg|A render for the weapon's textured low-poly model.
File:H5G FuelRodGun LoPoly Render 5.jpg|A render for the weapon's textured low-poly model.
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===Screenshots===
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File:H5GC-T58.png|Concept art of the T-58 fuel rod cannon for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G-FRCHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the fuel rod cannon by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-FRCHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the fuel rod cannon by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-FRCzoom-Campaign.png|[[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope/Hover|Smart scope]] with the fuel rod cannon by Fred-104. Note the [[Sangheili (language)|Covenant]] glyphs.
File:H5G-FRCzoom-Campaign.png|[[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope/Hover|Smart scope]] with the fuel rod cannon by Fred-104. Note the [[Sangheili (language)|Covenant]] glyphs.

Revision as of 10:11, 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
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Production overview

Manufacturer:

Type:

Fuel Rod Gun

Variants:

Specifications

Length:

115 centimeters (45.1 in)[1][3]

Width:

21 centimeters (8.1 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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Development images

  • Concept art for Halo 5: Guardians, by Glenn Israel.[8]

    Concept art for Halo 5: Guardians, by Glenn Israel.[8]

  • A render of the high-poly model for the weapon, model created by 3D artist Can Tuncer.[8]

    A render of the high-poly model for the weapon, model created by 3D artist Can Tuncer.[8]

  • A render of the high-poly model for the reloading system.

    A render of the high-poly model for the reloading system.

  • A render of the high-poly model for the reloading system, showcasing the magazine and fuel rods.

    A render of the high-poly model for the reloading system, showcasing the magazine and fuel rods.

  • A render of the high-poly model for the barrel.

    A render of the high-poly model for the barrel.

  • A render of the high-poly model for the weapon.

    A render of the high-poly model for the weapon.

  • A render of the high-poly model for the weapon.

    A render of the high-poly model for the weapon.

  • A render of the high-poly model for the weapon.

    A render of the high-poly model for the weapon.

  • A render for the weapon's low-poly model.

    A render for the weapon's low-poly model.

  • A render for the weapon's low-poly model.

    A render for the weapon's low-poly model.

  • A render for the weapon's low-poly model.

    A render for the weapon's low-poly model.

  • A render for the weapon's textured low-poly model.

    A render for the weapon's textured low-poly model.

  • A render for the weapon's textured low-poly model.

    A render for the weapon's textured low-poly model.

Screenshots

  • 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."
  8. ^ Jump up to: a b ArtStation, Fuel rod cannon Hires / Lores: "Hires Fuel rod cannon I created for Halo 5. Shown is the high res renders, low res shots and some maya shots. Concept by Glenn Israel" (Retrieved on Dec 2, 2024) [archive]

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