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This incineration cannon was known to Forerunner [[Warrior-Servants]] as the River of Light.<ref name="LAL">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Locke & Load'']</ref> | This incineration cannon was known to Forerunner [[Warrior-Servants]] as the River of Light.<ref name="LAL">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Locke & Load'']</ref> | ||
The River of Light was one of the first Incineration cannons ever made. Its core was built and refined over decades by an unknown [[Promethean]] who effectively used the weapon and served in dozens of containment operations against the Flood.<ref name="UW">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-uncharted-waters '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Uncharted Waters'']</ref> | The River of Light was one of the first Incineration cannons ever made. Its core was built and refined over decades by an unknown [[Promethean]] who effectively used the weapon and served in dozens of containment operations against the [[Flood]].<ref name="UW">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-uncharted-waters '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Uncharted Waters'']</ref> | ||
After the [[Domain]] unraveled, the weapon was originally thought lost. However, it was later found in Promethean cache in a factory that once spun impossible miracles of exotic matter. The forges of this factory were cold and abandoned for a hundred thousand years before the [[Warden Eternal]] returned with writs of control, dominance, and resurgence.<ref name="UW"/> | After the [[Domain]] was unraveled, the weapon was originally thought to be lost. However, it was later found in a Promethean cache in a factory that once spun impossible miracles of exotic matter. The forges of this factory were cold and abandoned for a hundred thousand years before the [[Warden Eternal]] returned with writs of control, dominance, and resurgence.<ref name="UW"/> | ||
While a [[Promethean Knight]] can't fully use the weapon's true potential, the | While a [[Promethean Knight]] can't fully use the weapon's true potential, the artifact's heart knows its name and purpose, and hungers to be remembered once more by warriors whose hearts pump with life and limbs move with purpose and intent.<ref name="UW"/> | ||
In [[2558#October|October 2558]] a copy of the weapon was located in an area on [[Genesis]] that [[Blue Team]] passed. The weapon is also used in [[ | In [[2558#October|October 2558]] a copy of the weapon was located in an area on [[Genesis]] that [[Blue Team]] passed. The weapon is also used in [[War Games]] simulations by [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]]s. | ||
== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
River of Light is classified as an [[Requisition system|Ultra Rare REQ]] and can be summoned in [[Warzone]] at Level 5 energy. River of Light comes with 25% upgraded battery capacity, a wider projectile arcing trajectory, and faster firing and charging speeds. Its charged shot fires a long burst of [[seven]] explosive projectiles, thereby removing the disintegration aesthetic that other versions of the Incineration Cannon carry. However, compared to the normal Incineration Cannon and Heartseeker, River of Light's battery depletes twice as fast if it is kept charged. | The River of Light is classified as an [[Requisition system|Ultra Rare REQ]] and can be summoned in [[Warzone]] at Level 5 energy. The River of Light comes with 25% upgraded battery capacity, a wider projectile arcing trajectory, and faster firing and charging speeds. Its charged shot is different in that it fires a long burst of [[seven]] arced explosive projectiles, thereby removing the disintegration aesthetic that other versions of the Incineration Cannon carry. However, compared to the normal Incineration Cannon and Heartseeker, the River of Light's battery depletes twice as fast if it is kept charged. | ||
In Warzone, Legendary Promethean Knight bosses | In Warzone, Legendary Promethean Knight bosses use the River of Light as their primary weapon. Mythic Knights usually wield Heartseekers instead. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
Revision as of 01:43, August 14, 2018
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| Production overview | |
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Manufacturer: |
Unknown/Forerunner origin[1] |
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| Specifications | |
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Length: |
134.8 centimeters (53.1 in)[1] |
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Width: |
20 centimeters (7.9 in)[1] |
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Height: |
40.5 centimeters (15.9 in)[1] |
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Ammunition type: |
Antimatter/ionized particles[1] |
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Feed system: |
100 battery units |
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Effective range: |
30.5 m (100.0 ft) (unscoped) |
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River of Light is a variant of the Z-390 incineration cannon.
Overview
This incineration cannon was known to Forerunner Warrior-Servants as the River of Light.[2]
The River of Light was one of the first Incineration cannons ever made. Its core was built and refined over decades by an unknown Promethean who effectively used the weapon and served in dozens of containment operations against the Flood.[3]
After the Domain was unraveled, the weapon was originally thought to be lost. However, it was later found in a Promethean cache in a factory that once spun impossible miracles of exotic matter. The forges of this factory were cold and abandoned for a hundred thousand years before the Warden Eternal returned with writs of control, dominance, and resurgence.[3]
While a Promethean Knight can't fully use the weapon's true potential, the artifact's heart knows its name and purpose, and hungers to be remembered once more by warriors whose hearts pump with life and limbs move with purpose and intent.[3]
In October 2558 a copy of the weapon was located in an area on Genesis that Blue Team passed. The weapon is also used in War Games simulations by Spartan-IVs.
Gameplay
The River of Light is classified as an Ultra Rare REQ and can be summoned in Warzone at Level 5 energy. The River of Light comes with 25% upgraded battery capacity, a wider projectile arcing trajectory, and faster firing and charging speeds. Its charged shot is different in that it fires a long burst of seven arced explosive projectiles, thereby removing the disintegration aesthetic that other versions of the Incineration Cannon carry. However, compared to the normal Incineration Cannon and Heartseeker, the River of Light's battery depletes twice as fast if it is kept charged.
In Warzone, Legendary Promethean Knight bosses use the River of Light as their primary weapon. Mythic Knights usually wield Heartseekers instead.
Trivia
This weapon is one of the Special Weapons that can be found in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign, found in the mission Reunion.
Gallery
REQ card of River of Light.
First-person view of River of Light.
Campaign first-person view of River of Light by John-117.
The River of Light's charged shot.
A Spartan wielding River of Light.
Knight Prevalos, a Legendary Knight Commander, using the River of Light.
List of appearances
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
Sources
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