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The '''Type-58 Light Anti-Armor Weapon''' ('''T-58 LAAW'''), also known as the '''fuel rod cannon''', is a shoulder-fired mortar used by [[Covenant remnants]], created as the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-Covenant War]] successor to the [[Type-33 fuel rod gun]].<ref name="LAL">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder - Locke & Load'']</ref>
The '''Type-58 Light Anti-Armor Weapon''' ('''T-58 LAAW'''), or the '''Gespu-Pattern Flak Launcher''', also known as the '''fuel rod cannon''', is a shoulder-fired mortar used by [[Covenant remnants]], created as the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-Covenant War]] successor to the [[Type-33 fuel rod gun]].<ref name="LAL">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder - Locke & Load'']</ref>


== Design details ==
== Design details ==

Revision as of 03:26, April 25, 2022

This article is about the model introduced in Halo 5: Guardians. For the model introduced in Halo: Combat Evolved, see unidentified fuel rod gun,
and for the model featured in Halo 2 and various subsequent games, see Type-33 fuel rod gun.
Gespu-pattern fuel rod gun
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Production overview

Manufacturer:

Venezian multi-species workshops[1]

Model series:

Type-58

Type:

Light Anti-Armor Weapon

Specifications

Length:

114.5 centimeters (45.1 in)[2]

Width:

20.6 centimeters (8.1 in)[2]

Height:

48.5 centimeters (19.1 in)[2]

Weight:

18.7 kilograms (41 lb)[2]

Ammunition type:

Fuel rods[2]

Feed system:

5 rounds magazine[1][2]

Operation:

Recoil-operated

Rate of fire:

100 RPM (semi-automatic)[3]

Muzzle velocity:

50.68 m/s (166.3 ft/s; 113.4 mph)[3]

Effective range:

Medium to long

Service history

In service:

Post-Covenant War conflicts

 

The Type-58 Light Anti-Armor Weapon (T-58 LAAW), or the Gespu-Pattern Flak Launcher, also known as the fuel rod cannon, is a shoulder-fired mortar used by Covenant remnants, created as the post-Covenant War successor to the Type-33 fuel rod gun.[4]

Design details

Created by multi-species workshops on Venezia, the T-58 fuel rod cannon is cheaper, more accurate, and more reliable than the older Type-33 fuel rod gun. The T-58 LAAW uses a compact and refined class of fuel rod ammunition that is far safer to manufacture, store, and field.[1][4]

Variants

  • Light of Urs: During the Blooding Years, many advances were made in fuel rod technology, with the Light of Urs being one of those advances. It is an improved fuel rod cannon that features an 80% higher rate of fire and faster-moving fuel rods with a 72% larger blast radius at the expense of slightly reduced damage, contrary to its in-game description mentioning higher damage.[3] It can also lock onto ground and air vehicles.[1] This particular weapon also appears as the first hidden weapon in the mission Genesis.[5]
  • Pool of Radiance: Both the Swords of Sanghelios and Jul 'Mdama's Covenant use once-forbidden, unstable weapons. The Pool of Radiance, one of these weapons, is an advanced fuel rod cannon with a 40% slower rate of fire compared to standard fuel rod cannons, but its projectiles are deadlier as they leave dangerous residue upon impact and feature a proximity airbust fuse and a 42% larger blast radius.[1] It can also be found as the second hidden weapon in the campaign mission Reunion.[6]
  • Light of Urs.

    Light of Urs.

  • Pool of Radiance.

    Pool of Radiance.

Gameplay

Changes from Type-33 fuel rod gun in Halo 2: Anniversary

  • Extensive structural changes; reload now involves a speed-loader style cylinder of ammunition rather than a vertically loaded rack.
  • Structure is much more sleek in design.
  • The ammo is now loaded from the back rather than from the top. The ammo mag is also changed from a single line to a circular line.
  • Firing rate decreased.
  • Projectiles now have a longer range before being affected by gravity, after which they explode instantly.
  • Weapon trajectory travels slightly faster than its predecessor.
  • Uses a holographic scope when using smart scope instead of a full-screen scope.
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Gallery

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  • Concept art of the T-58 fuel rod cannon for Halo 5: Guardians.

    Concept art of the T-58 fuel rod cannon for Halo 5: Guardians.

  • First-person view of the fuel rod cannon by Frederic-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

    First-person view of the fuel rod cannon by Frederic-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

  • Smart scope with the fuel rod cannon by Fred-104. Note the Covenant glyphs.

    Smart scope with the fuel rod cannon by Fred-104. Note the Covenant glyphs.

  • First-person view of Light of Urs by Edward Buck in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

    First-person view of Light of Urs by Edward Buck in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

  • First-person view of Pool of Radiance by Fred-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

    First-person view of Pool of Radiance by Fred-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

  • John-117 wielding a fuel rod cannon on Genesis.

    John-117 wielding a fuel rod cannon on Genesis.

  • Fred-104 with a fuel rod cannon on Genesis.

    Fred-104 with a fuel rod cannon on Genesis.

  • Fred-104 with the Pool of Radiance on Genesis.

    Fred-104 with the Pool of Radiance on Genesis.

  • Olympia Vale wielding a fuel rod cannon during the Battle of Nuusra.

    Olympia Vale wielding a fuel rod cannon during the Battle of Nuusra.

  • Edward Buck with the Light of Urs.

    Edward Buck with the Light of Urs.

  • First-person view of the fuel rod cannon on Riptide in Halo 5: Guardians.

    First-person view of the fuel rod cannon on Riptide in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Smart scope with the fuel rod cannon.

    Smart scope with the fuel rod cannon.

  • Third-person view of a fuel rod cannon engaged in smart scope.

    Third-person view of a fuel rod cannon engaged in smart scope.

  • A Sangheili Warrior with the T-58 fuel rod cannon on Skirmish at Darkstar.

    A Sangheili Warrior with the T-58 fuel rod cannon on Skirmish at Darkstar.

  • A Maverick-clad Spartan-IV using a fuel rod cannon on Regret.

    A Maverick-clad Spartan-IV using a fuel rod cannon on Regret.

  • First-person view of Light of Urs.

    First-person view of Light of Urs.

  • A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV wielding Light of Urs.

    A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV wielding Light of Urs.

  • First-person view of Pool of Radiance.

    First-person view of Pool of Radiance.

  • A Mark IV-clad Spartan-IV wielding Pool of Radiance.

    A Mark IV-clad Spartan-IV wielding Pool of Radiance.

Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards

  • Fuel Rod Cannon.

    Fuel Rod Cannon.

  • Light of Urs Certification.

    Light of Urs Certification.

  • Light of Urs.

    Light of Urs.

  • Pool of Radiance.

    Pool of Radiance.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e Halo 5: Guardians
  2. ^ a b c d e f Halo Waypoint - Fuel Rod Cannon
  3. ^ a b c YouTube - Halo 5 | Fuel Rod Cannons Analysis
  4. ^ a b Halo Waypoint - Canon Fodder - Locke & Load
  5. ^ YouTube - Halo 5 Secret Weapons Location Light of Urs/The Answer
  6. ^ YouTube - Halo 5 Secret Weapon, Where to find Pool of Radiance

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