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|manufacturer = Unknown/[[Forerunner]] origin<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/incineration-cannon '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Incineration Cannon'']</ref> | |manufacturer = Unknown/[[Forerunner]] origin<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/incineration-cannon '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Incineration Cannon'']</ref> | ||
|series = Z-390 | |series = Z-390 | ||
|type = Energy projectile launcher<br />High-Explosive Munitions Rifle | |type = Energy projectile launcher<br />High-Explosive Munitions Rifle{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
|cost = | |cost = | ||
|variant = | |variant = | ||
|length = {{Convert|134.8|cm|in|sp=us}} | |length = {{Convert|134.8|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
|width = {{Convert|20|cm|in|sp=us}} | |width = {{Convert|20|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
|height = {{Convert|40.5|cm|in|sp=us}} | |height = {{Convert|40.5|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
|ammotype = Antimatter/ionized particles | |ammotype = Antimatter/ionized particles{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
|weight = | |weight = | ||
|feed = 100 battery units (25 uncharged shots, 5/6 charged shots) | |feed = 100 battery units (25 uncharged shots, 5/6 charged shots) | ||
|operation = | |operation = | ||
|rate = 0.167 seconds per burst (0.5 seconds between bursts, 120 bursts per minute)<br />25 RPM {{C|charged shots}}<ref name="analysis">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wwXg6saR2M '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 | Incineration Cannons Analysis'']</ref> | |rate = 0.167 seconds per burst (0.5 seconds between bursts, 120 bursts per minute)<br />25 RPM {{C|charged shots}}<ref name="analysis">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wwXg6saR2M '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 | Incineration Cannons Analysis'']</ref> | ||
|velocity = 48.37 m/s (158.7 ft/s; 108.2 mph) | |velocity = 48.37 m/s (158.7 ft/s; 108.2 mph){{Ref/Reuse|analysis}} | ||
|range = Medium | |range = Medium | ||
* {{convert|30.5|m|ft|sp=us}} {{C|unscoped}} | * {{convert|30.5|m|ft|sp=us}} {{C|unscoped}}{{Ref/Reuse|analysis}} | ||
* {{convert|49.5|m|ft|sp=us}} {{C|scoped}} | * {{convert|49.5|m|ft|sp=us}} {{C|scoped}}{{Ref/Reuse|analysis}} | ||
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* [[Forerunner-Flood war]] | * [[Forerunner-Flood war]] | ||
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The ''River of Light'' was one of the first Incineration Cannons ever made. Its core was built and refined over decades by an unknown [[Promethean]] who effectively used the weapon and served in dozens of containment operations against the [[Flood]].<ref name="UW">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-uncharted-waters '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Uncharted Waters'']</ref> | The ''River of Light'' was one of the first Incineration Cannons ever made. Its core was built and refined over decades by an unknown [[Promethean]] who effectively used the weapon and served in dozens of containment operations against the [[Flood]].<ref name="UW">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-uncharted-waters '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Uncharted Waters'']</ref> | ||
After the [[Domain]] was unraveled, the weapon was originally thought to be lost. However, it was later found in a Promethean cache in a factory that once spun impossible miracles of exotic matter. The forges of this factory were cold and abandoned for a hundred thousand years before the [[Warden Eternal]] returned with writs of control, dominance, and resurgence. | After the [[Domain]] was unraveled, the weapon was originally thought to be lost. However, it was later found in a Promethean cache in a factory that once spun impossible miracles of exotic matter. The forges of this factory were cold and abandoned for a hundred thousand years before the [[Warden Eternal]] returned with writs of control, dominance, and resurgence.{{Ref/Reuse|UW}} | ||
While a [[Promethean Knight]] can't fully use the weapon's true potential, the artifact's heart knows its name and purpose, and hungers to be remembered once more by warriors whose hearts pump with life and limbs move with purpose and intent. | While a [[Promethean Knight]] can't fully use the weapon's true potential, the artifact's heart knows its name and purpose, and hungers to be remembered once more by warriors whose hearts pump with life and limbs move with purpose and intent.{{Ref/Reuse|UW}} | ||
In [[2558#October|October 2558]], a copy of the weapon was located in an area on [[Genesis]] that [[Blue Team]] passed.<ref name="H5GReunion">'''''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''''' - ''campaign level, [[Reunion]]''</ref> The weapon has since been integrated into [[War Games]] simulations for use by [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]]s. | In [[2558#October|October 2558]], a copy of the weapon was located in an area on [[Genesis]] that [[Blue Team]] passed.<ref name="H5GReunion">'''''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''''' - ''campaign level, [[Reunion]]''</ref> The weapon has since been integrated into [[War Games]] simulations for use by [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|H5GMP}} | ||
== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
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* Consumes 2% of its battery every second if kept charged. | * Consumes 2% of its battery every second if kept charged. | ||
* Fires a seven-shot mortar of normal projectiles as its charged shot. | * Fires a seven-shot mortar of normal projectiles as its charged shot. | ||
* Smaller charged shot blast radius, at only 5.05 m (16.57 ft), down 25% from the original weapon. | * Smaller charged shot blast radius, at only 5.05 m (16.57 ft), down 25% from the original weapon.{{Ref/Reuse|analysis}} | ||
* Vertical recoil has been eliminated. | * Vertical recoil has been eliminated.{{Ref/Reuse|analysis}} | ||
* Upgraded battery capacity by 25%; uncharged shots each consume 4%, while charged shots consume 19%/20%. | * Upgraded battery capacity by 25%; uncharged shots each consume 4%, while charged shots consume 19%/20%. | ||
* Projectiles have a wider arcing trajectory. | * Projectiles have a wider arcing trajectory. | ||