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The '''Type-56 Anti-Aerospace Turret''' ('''T-56 AAT'''), more commonly known as the '''Shrike turret''', is an automated [[Anti-aircraft weapon|anti-aerospace weapon]] emplacement system utilized at sites of significant strategic importance. Produced by numerous manufacturers, Shrikes are used by the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]].<ref name="universe"/> | |||
== Specifications == | |||
==Specifications== | |||
The Type-56 Anti-Aerospace Turret is an [[anti-aircraft weapon]] system that is armed with two high-power [[plasma]] cannons. In contrast of the point-defense emplacements used by the [[Covenant]], the Shrike turret is fully automated and operated by "semi-feral" [[associated intelligence]]s. These long-abandoned constructs are capable of communication, though modern [[Sangheili]] are unable to understand them. As a result, the constructs must be carefully monitored and locked down prior to activation due to their inability to understand modern [[Identification friend or foe|IFF]] systems and codeword usage by both the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and Jul's [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]]. Regardless, the Shrike's combination of firepower and preternatural reaction times make them valuable military assets.<ref name="universe"/> | The Type-56 Anti-Aerospace Turret is an [[anti-aircraft weapon]] system that is armed with two high-power [[plasma]] cannons. In contrast of the point-defense emplacements used by the [[Covenant]], the Shrike turret is fully automated and operated by "semi-feral" [[associated intelligence]]s. These long-abandoned constructs are capable of communication, though modern [[Sangheili]] are unable to understand them. As a result, the constructs must be carefully monitored and locked down prior to activation due to their inability to understand modern [[Identification friend or foe|IFF]] systems and codeword usage by both the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and Jul's [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]]. Regardless, the Shrike's combination of firepower and preternatural reaction times make them valuable military assets.<ref name="universe"/> | ||
==Operational history== | == Operational history == | ||
The Type-56 Shrike was first encountered in [[2556]]. The weapon emplacements were used by both the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] throughout the [[Blooding Years]].<ref name="universe"/> | The Type-56 Shrike was first encountered in [[2556]]. The weapon emplacements were used by both the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] throughout the [[Blooding Years]].<ref name="universe"/> | ||
In [[2558#October|October 2558]], several Type-56 Shrikes were utilized by Jul 'Mdama's Covenant during the [[Battle of Sunaion]] as defensive emplacements against the invading Swords of Sanghelios. The [[UNSC]]'s [[Fireteam Osiris]] managed to shut down the turrets on their way to the [[Guardian]] near the city, effectively wiping out the Covenant's aerospace defense and allowing the Swords of Sanghelios' fleet to aid the ground forces.<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level, ''[[Battle of Sunaion (level)|Battle of Sunaion]]''</ref> | In [[2558#October|October 2558]], several Type-56 Shrikes were utilized by Jul 'Mdama's Covenant during the [[Battle of Sunaion]] as defensive emplacements against the invading Swords of Sanghelios. The [[UNSC]]'s [[Fireteam Osiris]] managed to shut down the turrets on their way to the [[Guardian]] near the city, effectively wiping out the Covenant's aerospace defense and allowing the Swords of Sanghelios' fleet to aid the ground forces.<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level, ''[[Battle of Sunaion (level)|Battle of Sunaion]]''</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | == Trivia == | ||
A [[Wikipedia:Shrike|shrike]] is a family of birds that are renown for impaling their prey on sharp objects to allow them to easily tear apart the flesh into smaller fragments. | A [[Wikipedia:Shrike|shrike]] is a family of birds that are renown for impaling their prey on sharp objects to allow them to easily tear apart the flesh into smaller fragments. | ||
==Gallery== | == Gallery == | ||
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File:H5-ConceptArt-Type56Shrike.jpg|Concept art of the Type-56 Shrike for ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | File:H5-ConceptArt-Type56Shrike.jpg|Concept art of the Type-56 Shrike for ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
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==List of appearances== | == List of appearances == | ||
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | * ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | ||
==Sources== | == Sources == | ||
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