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The '''Weapon/Anti-Materiel Z-390 High-Explosive Munitions Rifle''', also known as the '''Incineration cannon''', is a [[Forerunner]] anti-matériel weapon originally used to combat the [[Flood]].<ref>[http://blogs.halo.xbox.com/Headlines/post/2012/09/26/The-Halo-Bulletin-92612-.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin 9.27.12'']</ref><ref name="h4evg">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 101''</ref> | The '''Weapon/Anti-Materiel Z-390 High-Explosive Munitions Rifle''', also known as the '''Incineration cannon''', is a [[Forerunner]] anti-matériel weapon originally used to combat the [[Flood]].<ref>[http://blogs.halo.xbox.com/Headlines/post/2012/09/26/The-Halo-Bulletin-92612-.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin 9.27.12'']</ref><ref name="h4evg">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 101''</ref> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The Incineration Cannon was often used to strategically purge infected sites. [[Promethean]]s used the Incineration Cannon when assaulting a location believed to contain a [[Gravemind]], or early-forming spore mountains, that were deemed too small for ship weapons but too large for infantry weapons.<ref name="h4evg"/> The Incineration Cannon fires five streams of explosive particles, which gather into globular projectiles that oscillate along a straight trajectory. The projectiles detonate and spread upon impact with a target, ricocheting and bouncing in tall but short arc trajectories. It initially holds five whole charges at a time with one shot per charge. Each charge is automatically "loaded" after firing and cool-down. It has been described as "mixing traits of a rocket launcher, shotgun, and flamethrower." | The Incineration Cannon was often used to strategically purge infected sites. [[Promethean]]s used the Incineration Cannon when assaulting a location believed to contain a [[Gravemind]], or early-forming spore mountains, that were deemed too small for ship weapons but too large for infantry weapons.<ref name="h4evg"/> The Incineration Cannon fires five antimatter-infused streams of concentrated explosive particles,<ref name="h4evg"/> which gather into globular projectiles that oscillate along a straight trajectory. The projectiles detonate and spread upon impact with a target, ricocheting and bouncing in tall but short arc trajectories. It initially holds five whole charges at a time with one shot per charge. Each charge is automatically "loaded" after firing and cool-down. It has been described as "mixing traits of a rocket launcher, shotgun, and flamethrower." | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
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File:H4-MP-IncinerationCannon-Fire.jpg|The Incineration Cannon's explosive rounds when fired. | File:H4-MP-IncinerationCannon-Fire.jpg|The Incineration Cannon's explosive rounds when fired. | ||
File:IC reload.jpg|Reloading the Incineration Cannon. | File:IC reload.jpg|Reloading the Incineration Cannon. | ||
File:H4-Concept-IncinerationCannon-Scope.jpg| Render of the Incineration cannon's scope. | File:H4-Concept-IncinerationCannon-Scope.jpg|Render of the Incineration cannon's scope. | ||
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Revision as of 00:49, October 11, 2013
Template:Weapon Infobox The Weapon/Anti-Materiel Z-390 High-Explosive Munitions Rifle, also known as the Incineration cannon, is a Forerunner anti-matériel weapon originally used to combat the Flood.[1][2]
Overview
The Incineration Cannon was often used to strategically purge infected sites. Prometheans used the Incineration Cannon when assaulting a location believed to contain a Gravemind, or early-forming spore mountains, that were deemed too small for ship weapons but too large for infantry weapons.[2] The Incineration Cannon fires five antimatter-infused streams of concentrated explosive particles,[2] which gather into globular projectiles that oscillate along a straight trajectory. The projectiles detonate and spread upon impact with a target, ricocheting and bouncing in tall but short arc trajectories. It initially holds five whole charges at a time with one shot per charge. Each charge is automatically "loaded" after firing and cool-down. It has been described as "mixing traits of a rocket launcher, shotgun, and flamethrower."
Design details
The weapon possesses an angular design and a metallic casing. It appears to be held together, at least partly, by energy fields as indicated by its self-assembly process and reloading mechanics. Red highlights can be seen while the weapon is self-assembling and throughout the casing once assembly is complete; these highlights grow brighter when the weapon is fired.[3] The weapon also features an integrated optical scope for targeting accuracy.
Gallery
Concept art of the Incineration Cannon.
- H4-Concept-IncinerationCannon-Final.jpg
Concept art of the final build of the Incineration Cannon.
Alternate render of the Incineration Cannon.
First-person view of the Incineration Cannon.
Third-person view of the Incineration Cannon being fired.
The Incineration Cannon's explosive rounds when fired.
Reloading the Incineration Cannon.
Render of the Incineration cannon's scope.
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List of appearances
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
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