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==Operation history== | ==Operation history== | ||
During the [[Battle of Arcadia]], the Covenant deployed a Mega Turret near one of [[Pirth City]]'s spacesports.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''', campaign level ''[[Arcadia | During the [[Battle of Arcadia]], the Covenant deployed a Mega Turret near one of [[Pirth City]]'s spacesports.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''', campaign level ''[[Arcadia City]]''</ref> Another Mega Turret is deployed in the outskirts of Pirth City, but was destroyed by the UNSC forces from the {{UNSCship|Spirit of Fire}}.<ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign level ''[[Arcadia Outskirts]]''</ref> During the [[Battle of Shield 0459|Battle inside Shield 0459]], the Covenant forces abandoned one of their Mega Turrets near the exit that leads to the surface of [[Shield 0459]].<ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign level ''[[Escape]]''</ref> | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
The Mega Turret is a strong and resilient stationary unit. The only instances they can be controlled are on the campaign level ''[[Escape]]'' and [[Skirmish]] level ''[[Tundra]]''. A burst from the turret is strong enough to wipe out a squad of Marines. To destroy one, it is recommended to use units that has a high speed, because they can reach the Turret before it fires at them. Another tactic is to attack from its back, since it takes time for it to turn around and fire. One can also exploits its long recharge time, by sending a canon fodder unit to let the turret eliminate it, and then attack the Turret with full force while it recharges. | |||
In the level ''Escape'', the Mega Turret is located next to the initial [[Covenant citadel]], and can be used to destroy the base. Thanks to its large range of attack, one can also use it to destroy the Scarabs encountered in the level. | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
Revision as of 05:57, February 23, 2012
Template:Weapon Infobox The Mega Turret is a giant ground stationary weapon built by the Covenant. It is designed as a long-range, heavy plasma mortar.
Overview
The Mega Turret, is a Covenant Uber unit, and is capable of dishing out considerable damage against enemy units. It is a Covenant Turret that fires three bolts of superheated plasma in quick succession, doing considerably high damage to nearby enemy units.
Its appearance, design and function is similar to that of Covenant Artillery.
Operation history
During the Battle of Arcadia, the Covenant deployed a Mega Turret near one of Pirth City's spacesports.[1] Another Mega Turret is deployed in the outskirts of Pirth City, but was destroyed by the UNSC forces from the Template:UNSCship.[2] During the Battle inside Shield 0459, the Covenant forces abandoned one of their Mega Turrets near the exit that leads to the surface of Shield 0459.[3]
Gameplay
The Mega Turret is a strong and resilient stationary unit. The only instances they can be controlled are on the campaign level Escape and Skirmish level Tundra. A burst from the turret is strong enough to wipe out a squad of Marines. To destroy one, it is recommended to use units that has a high speed, because they can reach the Turret before it fires at them. Another tactic is to attack from its back, since it takes time for it to turn around and fire. One can also exploits its long recharge time, by sending a canon fodder unit to let the turret eliminate it, and then attack the Turret with full force while it recharges.
In the level Escape, the Mega Turret is located next to the initial Covenant citadel, and can be used to destroy the base. Thanks to its large range of attack, one can also use it to destroy the Scarabs encountered in the level.
List of appearances
- Halo Wars (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ Halo Wars, campaign level Arcadia City
- ^ Halo Wars, campaign level Arcadia Outskirts
- ^ Halo Wars, campaign level Escape
