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The '''A-74 Sylver Vertical Missile Launcher''' is one of the [[Vulture]]'s main armaments, along with the four [[GUA-23/AW/Linkless Feed Autocannons]] it mounts.  
The '''A-74 Sylver Vertical Missile Launcher''' is an air-to-surface missile launcher typically mounted as one of the primary armaments of the [[AC-220 Vulture]] gunship.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=155}}


As the name implies, this kind of launcher fires warheads vertically, in order to make them fall on hostile ground units, inflicting devastating damage. This launcher normally mounts [[ANVIL-IV Air-to-Surface Missile]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide]]''', page 46</ref>
==Design details==
A-74s are vertical launch systems positioned on the top of the Vulture's hull, arrayed in two rows of four running along the craft's left and right sides. The launcher has a 360-degree effective radius, allowing it to target any enemy near the gunship itself. The A-74 launcher can work with the craft's Argent V missile bays to unleash a unified barrage of missiles on an unfortunate target.{{Ref/Site|Id=waypoint|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/gallery/vulture/d7c47141-fe31-43ff-8698-3ec01a19b356|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Vulture|D=25|M=03|Y=2011|LocalArchive=Archive:Halo_Waypoint/2009_to_2014/Universe/Vehicles#Vulture}}


This weapon can be used as a unit ability in ''[[Halo Wars]]'' by pressing '''"Y"''' on the control pad, activating a ''"Missile Barrage,"'' which can be upgraded for even more power.
The A-74 launcher can be internally reloaded, and can be stocked with a variety of air-surface munitions including [[Anvil-IV air-to-surface missile|Anvil-IV ASMs]] and [[Phoenix missile|Phoenix ASMs]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} These weapons complement the turret-mounted [[Argent V missile|Argent-V anti-air missiles]] and quad [[GAU-23/AW/Linkless Feed Autocannon]]s.{{Ref/Book|Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide|Page=46}}
 
==Gameplay==
In ''[[Halo Wars]]'', the A-74 is granted to the Vulture gunship upon researching the ''Mega Barrage'' upgrade. Once completed, the Vulture can use the A-74s to bombard a target from afar as the vehicle's '''Y'''-ability. This weapon was replaced in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' with the [[Phoenix missile]], though it is still present on the Vulture model.
 
==Production notes==
The A-74 Sylver is likely inspired by the real-world [[Wikipedia:Sylver Vertical Launching System|Sylver Vertical Launching System]], a French VLS; the word Sylver in this context stands for '''SY'''stème de '''L'''ancement '''VER'''tical. Notably, one of the model numbers of the Sylver launcher in the real-world is the A-70 model.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:UNSC Vulture 1.jpg|A closer look at the launcher system in ''Halo Wars'' concept art.
File:Vulture scheme.jpg|Another look at the vertically-mounted missiles in concept art.
File:Vulture Barrage.jpg|Concept art of the launcher system firing missiles.
File:HW-VultureMissileBarrage.png|Vultures firing missiles from A-74s.
File:HW VultureFiringMissiles.png|Close up of a Vulture firing missiles from its A-74s.
File:HW2B Vulture.png|The A-74 silos on the Vulture in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta]]''.
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Wars]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Wars]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


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Latest revision as of 09:26, December 11, 2023

A-74 Sylver Vertical Missile Launcher
A-74 Sylver Vertical Missile Launcher on the AC-220 Vulture in Halo Wars.
Production overview

Manufacturer:

United Nations Space Command

Type:

Missile launcher

Specifications

Ammunition type:

ANVIL-IV Air-to-Surface Missile
Phoenix missile

Service history

In service:

Human-Covenant War

 

The A-74 Sylver Vertical Missile Launcher is an air-to-surface missile launcher typically mounted as one of the primary armaments of the AC-220 Vulture gunship.[1]

Design details[edit]

A-74s are vertical launch systems positioned on the top of the Vulture's hull, arrayed in two rows of four running along the craft's left and right sides. The launcher has a 360-degree effective radius, allowing it to target any enemy near the gunship itself. The A-74 launcher can work with the craft's Argent V missile bays to unleash a unified barrage of missiles on an unfortunate target.[2]

The A-74 launcher can be internally reloaded, and can be stocked with a variety of air-surface munitions including Anvil-IV ASMs and Phoenix ASMs.[1] These weapons complement the turret-mounted Argent-V anti-air missiles and quad GAU-23/AW/Linkless Feed Autocannons.[3]

Gameplay[edit]

In Halo Wars, the A-74 is granted to the Vulture gunship upon researching the Mega Barrage upgrade. Once completed, the Vulture can use the A-74s to bombard a target from afar as the vehicle's Y-ability. This weapon was replaced in Halo Wars 2 with the Phoenix missile, though it is still present on the Vulture model.

Production notes[edit]

The A-74 Sylver is likely inspired by the real-world Sylver Vertical Launching System, a French VLS; the word Sylver in this context stands for SYstème de Lancement VERtical. Notably, one of the model numbers of the Sylver launcher in the real-world is the A-70 model.

Gallery[edit]

  • A closer look at the launcher system in Halo Wars concept art.

    A closer look at the launcher system in Halo Wars concept art.

  • Another look at the vertically-mounted missiles in concept art.

    Another look at the vertically-mounted missiles in concept art.

  • Concept art of the launcher system firing missiles.

    Concept art of the launcher system firing missiles.

  • Vultures firing missiles from A-74s.

    Vultures firing missiles from A-74s.

  • Close up of a Vulture firing missiles from its A-74s.

    Close up of a Vulture firing missiles from its A-74s.

  • The A-74 silos on the Vulture in the Halo Wars 2 Open Beta.

    The A-74 silos on the Vulture in the Halo Wars 2 Open Beta.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 155
  2. ^ Halo Waypoint, Vulture (Retrieved on Mar 25, 2011) [local archive] [external archive]
  3. ^ Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide, page 46

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