Gespu-pattern fuel rod gun
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21 centimeters (8.1 in)[1] |
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49 centimeters (19.1 in)[1] |
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18.7 kilograms (41.2 lb)[1] |
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No magnification;[3] smart-link holographic sight |
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| “ | Magazine-fed, shoulder-fired heavy weapon that fires explosive fuel rods. Modern fuel rod cannons are significantly more accurate than those than used by the old Covenant; a refinement sourced from the multi-species workshops on Venezia.[2] | ” |
The Gespu-pattern Flak Launcher[3] (UNSC Type classification: Type-58 Light Anti-Armor Weapon, T-58 LAAW)[5] is a model of Fuel Rod Gun utilised by the warlord remnants of the Covenant empire. It is the post-war successor to the Korva, Pez'tk, and Zasqi-patterns utilised by the Covenant before and during its war with humanity. Unlike prior models, the Gespu was engineered by various multi-species workshops on the colony world of Venezia, leading to multiple eccentricities in its design.[3]
Overview
Design details
Unlike prior fuel rod weapons used by the Covenant, the Gespu was engineered by multi-species workshops on Venezia.[3][2] As such, it is more ergonomic for use by multiple species, considered smaller,[3] lighter, safer, and cheaper.[5] These advantages are also aided by the weapon being generally more accurate than its forebears.[2] These advances, in part fuelled by the civil war on Sanghelios, have resulted in the weapon becoming the dominant design fielded by the various ex-Covenant remnants including Jul 'Mdama's Covenant and the Swords of Sanghelios.[3]
The Gespu's main notable design difference from prior models is in its reloading; rather than reloading via a top-loaded magazine, the weapon instead reloads by manually inserting a revolving magazine similar to a revolver's speedloader, consisting of five 38 millimeters (1.5 in) Class-2 fuel rods into the back of the weapon.[4] The fuel rods used by the Gespu are considered safer to manufacture, store, and field, when compared to the ammunition of earlier weapons.[5]
The Gespu is not fitted with a smart-link optical scope, in stark contrast to its forebears. It is instead fitted with a holographic projector that can display a heads-up display for the operator,[4] but does not provide any magnification.[3]
Variants
- Light of Urs: An advanced model of Gespu, created thanks to the technological advances necessiatated by the Blooding Years. Light of Urs has a higher muzzle velocity for its projectiles, and can lock onto ground and air vehicles.[6]
- Pool of Radiance: A once-forbidden, unstable model of fuel rod gun that leaves incendiary gel residue in the area of impact.[7]
Light of Urs.
Pool of Radiance.
In-game information
Halo 5: Guardians
- Main article: Fuel Rod Gun (gameplay) § Halo 5: Guardians
The Gespu-pattern fuel rod cannon was first introduced in Halo 5: Guardians. In the Warzone gamemode in multiplayer, it is an Uncommon REQ that can be called in for 
energy, and sold for 
75.
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Concept art and screenshots
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.
Smart scope with the fuel rod cannon by Fred-104. Note the Covenant glyphs.
First-person view of a melee attack while wielding the fuel rod cannon.
Ditto, secondary melee animation.
First-person view of John-117 firing the fuel rod cannon.
First-person view of the fuel rod cannon being reloaded.
Ditto, with the ammo being loaded in.
John-117 wielding a fuel rod cannon on Genesis.
Fred-104 with a fuel rod cannon on Genesis.
Olympia Vale wielding a fuel rod cannon during the Battle of Nuusra.
First-person view of the fuel rod cannon on Riptide in the Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer.
Smart scope with the fuel rod cannon.
Third-person view of a fuel rod cannon engaged in smart scope.
A Sangheili Warrior with the fuel rod cannon on Skirmish at Darkstar.
A Maverick-clad Spartan-IV using a fuel rod cannon on Regret.
Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards
Fuel Rod Cannon.
List of appearances
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
- Halo: Flashpoint
Sources
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h Halo Waypoint, Fuel Rod Cannon: Page updated on November 27, 2015, to represent the Halo 5: Guardians iteration of the weapon; prior revisions concern the fuel rod gun from prior games. (Retrieved on Nov 27, 2015) [archive]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d Halo 5: Guardians, REQ card: Fuel Rod Cannon description "Magazine-fed, shoulder-fired heavy weapon that fires explosive fuel rods. Modern fuel rod cannons are significantly more accurate than those than used by the old Covenant; a refinement sourced from the multi-species workshops on Venezia."
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h i j k l Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 298
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Halo 5: Guardians, Fuel Rod Cannon in-game weapon
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Locke & Load (Retrieved on Dec 23, 2019) [archive]
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ card: Light of Urs description "The war on Sanghelios has led to unprecedented advances in fuel rod technology. Improved Fuel Rod Cannon that fires faster-moving projectiles that do more damage."
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ card: Pool of Radiance description "Both the Swords of Sanghelios and Covenant use once-forbidden armaments in their bloody civil war. Advanced Fuel Rod Cannon that fires unstable projectiles that leave a dangerous residue in their impact area."
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