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This cannon is surprisingly powerful, and its ammunition is probably a larger form of the [[Spiker]] round.
This cannon is surprisingly powerful, and its ammunition is probably a larger form of the [[Spiker]] round.


While it may seem surprising that Brutes would use such human-like ammunition, remember that Brute weaponry is not that different from human firearms in that they both fire projectiles, not plasma rounds
While it may seem surprising that Brutes would use such human-like ammunition, remember that Brute weaponry is not that different from human firearms in that they both fire projectiles, not plasma rounds.


It most likely uses a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gast_gun Gast firing mechanism].
It most likely uses a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gast_gun Gast firing mechanism].

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The 35mm Semi-Autocannon is a Covenant Loyalist weapon mounted on the Brute Chopper.

The 35mm Autocannons are the primary offensive asset of Brute Choppers, and each Brute Chopper is mounted with four linked forward-firing 35mm autocannons.

This cannon is surprisingly powerful, and its ammunition is probably a larger form of the Spiker round.

While it may seem surprising that Brutes would use such human-like ammunition, remember that Brute weaponry is not that different from human firearms in that they both fire projectiles, not plasma rounds.

It most likely uses a Gast firing mechanism.

Tactics

The 35mm Autocannon uses a very powerful shell, but has a very low rate of fire. Also, the rounds are too slow to take down mobile targets, so you must:

  1. Use this gun on short-medium range
  2. Lead targets
  3. Drive forward or stop momentarily, because they're forward mounted on a mobile section of the Chopper
  4. Don't use this gun against multiple targets


When facing this weapon, you must:

  1. Avoid the incoming rounds, which are slow enough
  2. Prepare an anti vehicular weapon, because the driver will attempt to smash you
  3. Try to attack on teams a Chopper driver: he/she won't be able to lead and shoot down multiple targets surrounding his/her craft


Remember that the 35mm Autocannon can only shoot down one enemy at a time, so don't rush among enemy formations, and don't stay there for too long

Avoid excessive turning while firing as this will throw off the rounds' trajectory.