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===Development history===
===Development history===
The X23 NNEMP was developed by the [[Materials Group]] in the early stages of the [[Human-Covenant War]] to counter [[Covenant]] power [[generator]]s and other important relaying stations during protracted battles. After it was found vehicles were sensitive to this particular EMP, the [[XRP12 Gremlin]] was made to support this weapon.{{Ref/Generic|Id=HWLE|[[Halo Wars Limited Edition]]|[[Personnel profile]] - [[Ellen Anders]]|LocalArchive=:File:HWDE Anders LeaderProfile.jpg}}{{Ref/Book|Id=OSG|Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide|Page=38|Section=Firebase Units}} Its special [[Electromagnetic pulse|EMP]] ability is entirely ineffective against infantry.
The X23 NNEMP was developed by the [[Materials Group]] in the early stages of the [[Insurrection]] in the 25th century, designed to detonate weapons of mass destruction prior to detonation. This marked the first truly precise application of EMP technology, despite it having existed in some form since the 21st century.{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=83}} Following the outbreak of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the X23 was leveraged to counter [[Covenant]] power [[generator]]s and other important relaying stations during protracted battles. After it was found vehicles were sensitive to this particular EMP, the [[XRP12 Gremlin]] was made to support this weapon.{{Ref/Generic|Id=HWLE|[[Halo Wars Limited Edition]]|[[Personnel profile]] - [[Ellen Anders]]|LocalArchive=:File:HWDE Anders LeaderProfile.jpg}}{{Ref/Book|Id=OSG|Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide|Page=38|Section=Firebase Units}} Its special [[Electromagnetic pulse|EMP]] ability is entirely ineffective against infantry.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

Revision as of 16:27, April 10, 2022

X23 Non-Nuclear Electromagnetic Pulse Cannon
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Production overview

Manufacturer:

Materials Group[1][2]

Type:

Electromagnetic pulse[1][2]

 

The X23 Non-Nuclear Electromagnetic Pulse Cannon (NNEMP) is an electromagnetic pulse weapon employed by the United Nations Space Command.[1][2]

Overview

Design details

The X23 NNEMP consists of a turreted mount on top of the Gremlin vehicle. When fired, it emits a large electromagnetic pulse capable of knocking out vehicles and other electrical equipment.[1][2]

Development history

The X23 NNEMP was developed by the Materials Group in the early stages of the Insurrection in the 25th century, designed to detonate weapons of mass destruction prior to detonation. This marked the first truly precise application of EMP technology, despite it having existed in some form since the 21st century.[3] Following the outbreak of the Human-Covenant War, the X23 was leveraged to counter Covenant power generators and other important relaying stations during protracted battles. After it was found vehicles were sensitive to this particular EMP, the XRP12 Gremlin was made to support this weapon.[1][2] Its special EMP ability is entirely ineffective against infantry.

Gallery

List of appearances

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