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[[File:1216011812 Wraith.jpg|thumb|250px|A {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}} firing its heavy plasma mortar.]]
{{Disambig header|the heavy variant of the plasma mortar mounted on Wraiths|other ground-based plasma mortars|Plasma mortar}}
The '''heavy plasma mortar''', also known as '''plasma mortar cannon''',{{Ref/Book|Id=enc11p257|Enc11|Page=257}} is a type of [[plasma mortar]] and the primary armament of the [[Wraith]].{{Ref/Book|Id=h4evg|H4EVG|Page=117, 228}}{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22p274|Enc22|Page=274}} The [[United Nations Space Command]]'s [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] has typically [[Type classification system|type-classified]] encountered heavy plasma mortars based on the type classifications of Wraiths.{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}} It is nicknamed '''PM''', '''Comet''', and '''Brimstone'''.{{Ref/Reuse|enc11p347}}  
[[File:HTMCC-HR HeavyPlasmaMortar 1.png|thumb|350px|The heavy plasma mortar mounted on a {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}.]]
The '''heavy plasma mortar''', also known as '''plasma mortar cannon''',{{Ref/Book|Id=enc11p257|Enc11|Page=257}} is a type of [[plasma mortar]] and the primary armament of the [[Wraith]].{{Ref/Book|Id=h4evg|H4EVG|Page=117, 228}}{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22p274|Enc22|Page=274}} The [[United Nations Space Command]]'s [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] has typically [[Type classification system|type-classified]] encountered heavy plasma mortars based on the type classifications of Wraiths under the designation of '''Directed Energy Mortar (DEM)'''.{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} It is nicknamed '''PM''', '''Comet''', and '''Brimstone'''.{{Ref/Reuse|enc11p347}}  


==Overview==
==Overview==
===Design details===  
===Design details===
The heavy plasma mortar is extremely powerful and is one of the most powerful ground-based application of Covenant energy weapon technology.{{Ref/Reuse|enc11p347}} The plasma blast is typically a blue-white orb that is {{Convert|0.91|m|ft}} in diameter,{{Ref/Book|Id=enc11p347|Enc11|Page=347}} which burns the air it passes.{{Ref/Novel|Id=fs35|FS|Chapter=35}} The plasma blast travel rather slowly in the air, so it can be out-maneuvered easily by a fast vehicle, including [[Warthog]]s.{{Ref/Novel|Id=tf6|TF|Chapter=6}} However, upon impact, the plasma blast obliterates everything—[[titanium]] battle plates, concrete, or flesh—within {{Convert|20|m|ft}} at the point of impact,{{Ref/Novel|Id=fs12|FS|Chapter=12}} all the while leaving a large crater on ground in its wake.{{Ref/Reuse|tf6}} The blast has a kill radius of {{Convert|6.09|m|ft}}, and damages any targets caught in a radius of {{Convert|15.24|m|ft}}.{{Ref/Reuse|enc11p347}}  
The heavy plasma mortar is extremely powerful and is one of the most powerful ground-based application of Covenant energy weapon technology.{{Ref/Reuse|enc11p347}} The plasma blast is typically a blue-white or red orb that is {{Convert|0.91|m|ft}} in diameter,{{Ref/Book|Id=enc11p347|Enc11|Page=347}} which burns the air it passes.{{Ref/Novel|Id=fs35|FS|Chapter=35}} The plasma blast travel rather slowly in the air, so it can be out-maneuvered easily by a fast vehicle, including [[Warthog]]s.{{Ref/Novel|Id=tf6|TF|Chapter=6}} However, upon impact, the plasma blast obliterates everything—[[titanium]] battle plates, concrete, or flesh—within {{Convert|20|m|ft}} at the point of impact,{{Ref/Novel|Id=fs12|FS|Chapter=12}} all the while leaving a large crater on ground in its wake.{{Ref/Reuse|tf6}} The blast has a kill radius of {{Convert|6.09|m|ft}}, and damages any targets caught in a radius of {{Convert|15.24|m|ft}}.{{Ref/Reuse|enc11p347}}  


===Usage===
===Usage===
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==Known types==
==Known types==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Variants !! Description !! Vehicles
! style="width: 20%"|Types!! style="width: 40%"|Description !! style="width: 20%"|Vehicles
|-
|-
| Type-26 35cm Directed Energy Mortar (T-26 35m DEM) || Standard heavy plasma mortar, encountered in [[2526]]. ||  
| Infusion-modified plasma mortar{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22p469|Enc22|Page=469}} || A heavy plasma mortar modified by the [[Banished]]'s [[Voridus]] that launches a roiling torrent of [[infusion gel|infusion matter]] that leaves an uncontrollable firestorm of exotic energy at the point of impact.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p469}} ||
*{{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}} {{Type|26|Assault Gun Carriage|AGC}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}}
*[[Terror Wraith]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p469}}
*{{Pattern|Muz|Wraith}} {{Type|26|Assault Gun Carriage|AGC}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}}
 
|-
| Scorch plasma mortar{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p469}} || A heavy plasma mortar that launches mortar rounds with residual energy that leaves boiling plasma on the ground after its detonation. The plasma creates a volatile and deadly crater at the point of impact.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p469}} ||
*[[Ironclad Wraith]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p469}}
*[[Eklon'Dal Workshop Wraith]] {{C|Optional}}{{Ref/Game|HW2|Banished Foundry|Detail=Wraith upgrade - Scorch Mortar|Quote=New ability, Shots continue to cause damage after impact.}}
*[[Eklon'Dal Workshop Wraith Invader]] {{C|Optional}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p469}}
*[[Type-25 Wraith]] {{C|Optional}}{{Ref/Game|HW|Factory|Detail=Wraith level 2 upgrade - Scorch|Quote=Special attack leaves a bubbling plasma splash on the ground for added damage.}}
 
|-
| Type-26 35cm Directed Energy Mortar (T-26 35m DEM){{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}} || Customary heavy plasma mortar catalogued by ONI in [[2526]]. ||  
;Type-26 Assault Gun Carriage (T-26 AGC){{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}}
*{{Pattern|Muz|Wraith}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p274}}
*{{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p274}}
 
|-
| Type-58 35cm Directed Energy Mortar (T-58 35cm DEM){{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} || Customary heavy plasma mortar catalogued by ONI in [[2558]]. ||  
;Type-58 Light Assault Gun Carriage (T-58 LAGC){{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}}
*{{Pattern|Kemu|Wraith}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p274}}
 
|-
|-
| Type-58 35cm Directed Energy Mortar (T-26 58m DEM) || Standard heavy plasma mortar catalogued in [[2558]]. ||
| Unspecified plasma mortar mounted on Ultra Wraiths || A heavy plasma mortar that fires a plasma blast with cluster munitions that detonate upon impact, with several secondary explosions following shortly after.{{Ref/Game|H5G|Id=ultrawraith|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=Wraith Ultra description|Quote=Wraith Ultras are dedicated siege vehicles fitted with a new plasma mortar that can blanket large areas in superheated destruction with a single shot. Superior Wraith with heavy armor and significantly upgraded armament.}} ||  
*{{Pattern|Kemu|Wraith}} {{Type|58|Light Assault Gun Carriage|LAGC}}{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}}
*''Kemu''-pattern [[Ultra Wraith]]{{Ref/Reuse|ultrawraith}}


|-
|-
| Infusion-modified plasma mortar || Modified by the [[Banished]]'s [[Voridus]], this modified mortar launches a roiling torrent of [[infusion gel|infusion matter]] that leaves an uncontrollable firestorm of exotic energy upon impact.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22p469|Enc22|Page=469}} ||  
| Unspecified plasma mortar mounted on Temple Wraiths || A heavy plasma mortar that has a higher rate-of-fire.{{Ref/Game|H5G|Id=templewraith|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=Temple Wraith description|Quote=In the distant past, Zealots alone had the terrible responsibility of destroying parasite-tainted Forerunner gifts that ran amok after activation. Masterwork Wraith with hardened armor, improving handling, and a faster rate-of-fire for the plasma mortar.}} ||  
*[[Terror Wraith]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p469}}
*''Kemu''-pattern [[Temple Wraith]]{{Ref/Reuse|templewraith}}


|-
|-
| Scorch plasma mortar || This variant launches mortar rounds with residual energy that leaves boiling plasma on the ground after its detonation. The plasma creates a volatile and deadly crater behind the enemy's line.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p469}} ||  
| Unspecified plasma mortar mounted on Banished Wraiths{{Ref/Note|Id=banishedwraiths|Given that Banished Wraiths were augmented from Covenant Wraiths,{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22p468|Enc22|Page=468}} the "plasma mortar" listed in specifications of Banished Wraiths in the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]'' were likely intended to be "heavy plasma mortars".}} || A heavy plasma mortar that fires red plasma blasts.{{Ref/Game|HW2|Wraith in-game unit}}{{Ref/Game|HINF|Wraith in-game vehicle}} ||  
*[[Eklon'Dal Workshop Wraith Invader]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p469}}
*[[Bolroci Workshop Wraith]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p468}}
*[[Ironclad Wraith]] {{Ref/Reuse|enc22p469}}
*[[Eklon'Dal Workshop Wraith]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p468}}


|}
|}
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Reach T25 eng mor.jpg|Reference images of a plasma blast from a heavy plasma mortar in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:Shield grenade.jpg|A blast from a {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}'s heavy plasma mortar moments before impact in ''[[Starry Night]]''.
File:Shield grenade.jpg|A blast from a {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}'s heavy plasma mortar moments before impact in ''[[Starry Night]]''.
File:1216011812 Wraith.jpg|A ''Zurdo''-pattern Wraith fires its heavy plasma mortar in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:HTMCC-HR HeavyPlasmaMortar 2.png|A ''Zurdo''-pattern Wraith fires its heavy plasma mortar in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:H2A WraithsGuardingBridge.png|A {{Pattern|Muz|Wraith}} fires its heavy plasma mortar in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:H2A WraithsGuardingBridge.png|A {{Pattern|Muz|Wraith}} fires its heavy plasma mortar in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:HFR Mission 6.png|The arc of a plasma blast from a ''Muz''-pattern Wraith's heavy plasma mortar in ''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''.
File:HFR Mission 6.png|The arc of a plasma blast from a ''Muz''-pattern Wraith's heavy plasma mortar in ''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''.
File:HW2 WraithMortar.png|The arc of a plasma blast from an [[Eklon'Dal Workshop Wraith]]'s heavy plasma mortar in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2-WraithsvsMarines.png|The impact of a plasma blast from a Wraith's heavy plasma mortar in ''Halo Wars 2''.
File:HINF-ScarrWraith.png|A [[Bolroci Workshop Wraith]] firing its heavy plasma mortar in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]''
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
**''[[Armor Testing]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Starry Night]]''
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
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*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
**''[[Palace Hotel]]''
**''[[Palace Hotel]]''
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*''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''
*''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]''
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]''
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*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''
*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''
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*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Know Your Enemy]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''
*''[[Winter Contention]]''
*''[[Halo: Winter Contention]]''
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==Notes==
{{Ref/Notes}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
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{{Covenant heavy weapons}}
{{Covenant heavy weapons}}
[[Category:Covenant weapons]]
[[Category:Covenant weapons]]
[[Category:Artillery]]
[[Category:Mortar]]

Latest revision as of 15:12, February 5, 2024

This article is about the heavy variant of the plasma mortar mounted on Wraiths. For other ground-based plasma mortars, see Plasma mortar.
A heavy plasma mortar on a Zurdo-pattern Wraith during the Siege of New Alexandria. From Halo: Reach campaign level Exodus.
The heavy plasma mortar mounted on a Zurdo-pattern Wraith.

The heavy plasma mortar, also known as plasma mortar cannon,[1] is a type of plasma mortar and the primary armament of the Wraith.[2][3] The United Nations Space Command's Office of Naval Intelligence has typically type-classified encountered heavy plasma mortars based on the type classifications of Wraiths under the designation of Directed Energy Mortar (DEM).[2][4] It is nicknamed PM, Comet, and Brimstone.[5]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The heavy plasma mortar is extremely powerful and is one of the most powerful ground-based application of Covenant energy weapon technology.[5] The plasma blast is typically a blue-white or red orb that is 0.91 metres (3.0 ft) in diameter,[5] which burns the air it passes.[6] The plasma blast travel rather slowly in the air, so it can be out-maneuvered easily by a fast vehicle, including Warthogs.[7] However, upon impact, the plasma blast obliterates everything—titanium battle plates, concrete, or flesh—within 20 metres (66 ft) at the point of impact,[8] all the while leaving a large crater on ground in its wake.[7] The blast has a kill radius of 6.09 metres (20.0 ft), and damages any targets caught in a radius of 15.24 metres (50.0 ft).[5]

Usage[edit]

The heavy plasma mortar is attached to the rear of the Wraith; the vehicle's propulsion drive can absorb almost all of its recoil.[1] The plasma mortar's main use lies in shelling and vehicular warfare,[5] as it can destroy heavily reinforced defenses from a long distance. However, it is also fairly effective in closer engagements, especially if in the hands of a skilled operator.[4]

Known types[edit]

Types Description Vehicles
Infusion-modified plasma mortar[9] A heavy plasma mortar modified by the Banished's Voridus that launches a roiling torrent of infusion matter that leaves an uncontrollable firestorm of exotic energy at the point of impact.[9]
Scorch plasma mortar[9] A heavy plasma mortar that launches mortar rounds with residual energy that leaves boiling plasma on the ground after its detonation. The plasma creates a volatile and deadly crater at the point of impact.[9]
Type-26 35cm Directed Energy Mortar (T-26 35m DEM)[2] Customary heavy plasma mortar catalogued by ONI in 2526.
Type-26 Assault Gun Carriage (T-26 AGC)[2]
Type-58 35cm Directed Energy Mortar (T-58 35cm DEM)[2][4] Customary heavy plasma mortar catalogued by ONI in 2558.
Type-58 Light Assault Gun Carriage (T-58 LAGC)[4]
Unspecified plasma mortar mounted on Ultra Wraiths A heavy plasma mortar that fires a plasma blast with cluster munitions that detonate upon impact, with several secondary explosions following shortly after.[12]
Unspecified plasma mortar mounted on Temple Wraiths A heavy plasma mortar that has a higher rate-of-fire.[13]
Unspecified plasma mortar mounted on Banished Wraiths[Note 1] A heavy plasma mortar that fires red plasma blasts.[15][16]

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Given that Banished Wraiths were augmented from Covenant Wraiths,[14] the "plasma mortar" listed in specifications of Banished Wraiths in the Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition) were likely intended to be "heavy plasma mortars".

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 257
  2. ^ a b c d e Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 117, 228
  3. ^ a b c d Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 274
  4. ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint, Wraith (Retrieved on May 11, 2021) [archive]
  5. ^ a b c d e Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 347
  6. ^ Halo: First Strike, chapter 35
  7. ^ a b Halo: The Flood, chapter 6
  8. ^ Halo: First Strike, chapter 12
  9. ^ a b c d e f g Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 469
  10. ^ Halo Wars 2, Banished Foundry: Wraith upgrade - Scorch Mortar "New ability, Shots continue to cause damage after impact."
  11. ^ Halo Wars, Factory: Wraith level 2 upgrade - Scorch "Special attack leaves a bubbling plasma splash on the ground for added damage."
  12. ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians, REQ card: Wraith Ultra description "Wraith Ultras are dedicated siege vehicles fitted with a new plasma mortar that can blanket large areas in superheated destruction with a single shot. Superior Wraith with heavy armor and significantly upgraded armament."
  13. ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians, REQ card: Temple Wraith description "In the distant past, Zealots alone had the terrible responsibility of destroying parasite-tainted Forerunner gifts that ran amok after activation. Masterwork Wraith with hardened armor, improving handling, and a faster rate-of-fire for the plasma mortar."
  14. ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 468
  15. ^ Halo Wars 2, Wraith in-game unit
  16. ^ Halo Infinite, Wraith in-game vehicle

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