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The '''Type-29 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun''', abbreviated as '''Type-29 ASG''', is a [[Covenant]] anti-infantry gun turret. It falls under the category of weapons emplacements commonly identified as [[Shade]]s.<ref name="visual">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 171''</ref> | The '''Type-29 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun''', abbreviated as '''Type-29 ASG''', is a [[Covenant]] anti-infantry gun turret. It falls under the category of weapons emplacements commonly identified as [[Shade]]s.<ref name="visual">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 171''</ref> One of the oldest models of the Shade, with its history dating back hundreds of years, they are preferred by pious [[shipmaster]]s for their antiquity.<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/shade '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Shade Turret'']</ref> | ||
==Design details== | ==Design details== | ||
The T-29 ASG is mounted on a sturdy tripod, and the seat is floating on top of the said tripod. It fires three rounds of slow, purple plasma bolts at once, and has very limited precision and a medium rate of fire. Unlike the other | The T-29 ASG is mounted on a sturdy tripod, and the seat is floating on top of the said tripod. It fires three rounds of slow, purple plasma bolts at once, and has very limited precision and a medium rate of fire. Unlike the other known Shade variants, it can be moved, but usually by a large force. Its high mobility is used as a compensation for its low protection. The Type-29 Shade is inferior to other Shade models in terms of firepower and accuracy.<ref name="universe"/> | ||
==Changes from ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' to ''Halo Wars''== | ==Changes from ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' to ''Halo Wars''== | ||
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Template:Vehicle Infobox The Type-29 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun, abbreviated as Type-29 ASG, is a Covenant anti-infantry gun turret. It falls under the category of weapons emplacements commonly identified as Shades.[1] One of the oldest models of the Shade, with its history dating back hundreds of years, they are preferred by pious shipmasters for their antiquity.[2]
Design details
The T-29 ASG is mounted on a sturdy tripod, and the seat is floating on top of the said tripod. It fires three rounds of slow, purple plasma bolts at once, and has very limited precision and a medium rate of fire. Unlike the other known Shade variants, it can be moved, but usually by a large force. Its high mobility is used as a compensation for its low protection. The Type-29 Shade is inferior to other Shade models in terms of firepower and accuracy.[2]
Changes from Halo: Combat Evolved to Halo Wars
- Decreased rate of fire, most likely to balance between its attack and assaulting infantry.
- Cannot be moved by explosions, most likely also for gameplay balance.
Tactics
Halo: Combat Evolved
- Heavy weapons, snipers, or grenades are perfect to eliminate the Shades operator.
- If the player gets close to a Shade and try to push it, the operator can turn the turret and splatter the player with the gun.
- The T-29 ASG is inefficient for killing opposing players in Multiplayer, but very helpful in eliminating vehicles in Multiplayer and Covenant infantry in Campaign.
- Although the T-29 is indestructible, players in the Campaign can render it inoperable by flipping it upside down (through a grenade or rocket), thereby preventing Covenant troops from manning it.
Halo Wars
- As its name suggests, the T-29 ASG is very effective against infantry, so use vehicles against it, while infantry would only play a supporting role against it.
Gallery
Profile view of the T29 Shade ASG in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.
In-game preview of the T29 Shade ASG in Halo: Combat Evolved.
Alternate preview of the T29 Shade ASG in Halo: Combat Evolved.
The reticule of the T29 Shade ASG in Halo: Combat Evolved.
The reticule of the T29 Shade ASG in Halo Anniversary.
The T29 Shade ASG firing on enemies in Halo Anniversary.
Shade plasma bolts in mid-flight in Halo: Combat Evolved.
A pair of Grunts manning Type-29 Shades in Halo: Combat Evolved.
Spartan Sarah Palmer using the Type-29 Shade in Halo: Spartan Assault.
The Type-29 Shade being used on Draetheus V.
List of appearances
- Halo: Combat Evolved (First appearance)
- Halo: The Flood
- Halo Wars
- Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
- Halo: Spartan Assault
- Halo: Spartan Strike
Sources
- ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 171
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint: Shade Turret
