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{{Center|Looking for the closely related Covenant vehicle weapon, the [[fuel rod cannon]], or for the handheld [[ | {{Center|Looking for the closely related Covenant vehicle weapon, the [[fuel rod cannon]], or for the handheld [[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon|fuel rod gun]]?}} | ||
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|length={{Convert|2|m|ftin|sp=us}}<ref name="HGOO">'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 86''</ref> | |length={{Convert|2|m|ftin|sp=us}}<ref name="HGOO">'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 86''</ref> | ||
|feed = Unlimited | |feed = Unlimited | ||
|ammotype=[[Incendiary gel]] | |ammotype=[[Incendiary gel]] | ||
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|rate=Continuous fire or single bolts | |rate=Continuous fire or single bolts | ||
|accuracy=High | |accuracy=High | ||
|range=Long | |range=Long | ||
|service=[[Human-Covenant War]] <br> | |service=[[Human-Covenant War]] <br> | ||
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{{Article quote|The Mgalekgolo opened fire with their assault cannons, the weapons making a sound that was like the bellowing of some gigantic primordial beast.<ref name="HBC">'''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''', ''page 285''</ref>}} | {{Article quote|The Mgalekgolo opened fire with their assault cannons, the weapons making a sound that was like the bellowing of some gigantic primordial beast.<ref name="HBC">'''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''', ''page 285''</ref>}} | ||
The '''assault cannon'''<ref name="multiple">'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 267''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''' ''In-game Upgrade''</ref> is a powerful weapon used by the [[Covenant]]. Similar to the [[ | The '''assault cannon'''<ref name="multiple">'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 267''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''' ''In-game Upgrade''</ref> is a powerful weapon used by the [[Covenant]]. Similar to the [[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon|fuel rod gun]], it is most commonly utilized by [[Mgalekgolo]], although the [[Hierarchs]]' [[gravity throne]]s are equipped with a variant of the weapon.<ref name="halo2">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Regret (Halo 2 level)|Regret]]''</ref> The weapon has two primary firing modes, one of which fires the [[incendiary gel]] in globs similar to the standard fuel rod gun while the other fires a continuous stream of the gel.<ref name="multiple"/> | ||
== | ==Specifications== | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
The standard version of the weapon is incredibly heavy, making it suitable only for Mgalekgolo. The weapon is integrated into the right "arm" of the Mgalekgolo's armor. In most models, the nozzle is surrounded by three metal "fingers", which may serve as manipulators or assist in the guiding of the projectile. Several translucent tubes project from the cannon, containing the glowing green fuel used in the weapon's firing. The Hierarchs' gravity thrones are also equipped with a form of the weapon that is fully integrated to the throne's armrests. | The standard version of the weapon is incredibly heavy, making it suitable only for Mgalekgolo. The weapon is integrated into the right "arm" of the Mgalekgolo's armor. In most models, the nozzle is surrounded by three metal "fingers", which may serve as manipulators or assist in the guiding of the projectile. Several translucent tubes project from the cannon, containing the glowing green fuel used in the weapon's firing. The Hierarchs' gravity thrones are also equipped with a form of the weapon that is fully integrated to the throne's armrests.<ref name="halo2"/> | ||
===Ammunition=== | ===Ammunition=== | ||
The weapon uses tubes of radioactive [[incendiary gel]], very similar to those fired by the standard fuel rod gun, as ammunition. | The weapon uses tubes of radioactive [[incendiary gel]], very similar to those fired by the standard fuel rod gun, as ammunition.<ref name="multiple"/> The gel can be fired in globs, as seen in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', ''Halo Wars'', ''Halo: Reach'', and ''Halo 3: ODST'', which detonate on impact and have an arcing trajectory. The weapon can also fire the gel in a "beam", as seen in ''Halo 2'', ''Halo 3'', ''Halo Wars'', and ''Halo 3: ODST''. In both cases, the weapon must charge before firing. The sound and light emitted during charging provides early warning to opponents that the Mgalekgolo is about to fire. | ||
The gel used in the Mgalekgolo's assault cannons is exclusively radioactive green in color, while that used by the Hierarchs' gravity thrones is golden yellow. | The gel used in the Mgalekgolo's assault cannons is exclusively radioactive green in color, while that used by the Hierarchs' gravity thrones is golden yellow.<ref name="halo2"/> | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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*In ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', the Hunters appeared in two different forms in two different colors. This first is the traditional blue-armored Hunter, armed with an assault cannon that fires a continuous stream of radioactive incendiary gel. The other wears gold-colored armor and is armed with an assault cannon that fires a single bolt of radioactive incendiary gel which is similar to the weapon model featured in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | *In ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', the Hunters appeared in two different forms in two different colors. This first is the traditional blue-armored Hunter, armed with an assault cannon that fires a continuous stream of radioactive incendiary gel. The other wears gold-colored armor and is armed with an assault cannon that fires a single bolt of radioactive incendiary gel which is similar to the weapon model featured in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | ||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' features a full return to the Halo: CE -era assault cannon, which fires single blobs of bright green gel much like a | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' features a full return to the Halo: CE -era assault cannon, which fires single blobs of bright green gel much like a [[Type-33 fuel rod gun]]. The blast radius is greatly increased and the splash damage can even hurt enemies that are behind thin cover. | ||
*In ''[[Halo 4]]'', the Hunters' assault cannon is very similar to the one in ''Halo: Reach''. | *In ''[[Halo 4]]'', the Hunters' assault cannon is very similar to the one in ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
*In ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', the assault cannon now fires in two different modes. The first of which is two quick shots that do large | *In ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', the assault cannon now fires in two different modes. The first of which is two quick shots that do large ammounts of damage. The other mode is several small projectiles that track players but do noticeably less damage. The small projectiles are fast and meant to target players at ranges where the main attack would not be effective. ''Halo 5'' also introduces the assault cannon as a usable weapon in multiplayer, though each version appears to have only one firing mode as opposed to the hunter's dual-firing version. | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
*'''Wicked Grasp''': The Lekgolo that remain in this stolen limb retain a feral vestige of their once-expansive composite mind. The Wicked Grasp fires bursts of tracking plasma shots.<ref name="anvil">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/anvil-s-legacy-preview '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Anvil's Legacy Preview'']</ref> | *'''Wicked Grasp''': The Lekgolo that remain in this stolen limb retain a feral vestige of their once-expansive composite mind. The Wicked Grasp fires bursts of tracking plasma shots.<ref name="anvil">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/anvil-s-legacy-preview '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Anvil's Legacy Preview'']</ref> | ||
*'''Berserker's Claw''': Spartans are well-versed at sourcing weapons from the remains of their enemies. The Berserker's Claw fires a devastating fuel rod shot after a short charging cycle. This fuel rod will track aerial targets. | *'''Berserker's Claw''': Spartans are well-versed at sourcing weapons from the remains of their enemies. The Berserker's Claw fires a devastating fuel rod shot after a short charging cycle. This fuel rod will track aerial targets.<ref name="anvil"/> | ||
*'''Siphoning Beam''': Mgalekgolo [[Mgalekgolo Captain|Captains]] have a bigger and powerful Assault cannon with red fuel rods, this cannon could be upgraded to overcharge the cannon while also stealing life when hit by the beam.<ref name="PL">'''Halo Wars 2''', ''[[Phoenix Logs#Banished Units|Phoenix Logs - Hunter Captain]]''</ref> | *'''Siphoning Beam''': Mgalekgolo [[Mgalekgolo Captain|Captains]] have a bigger and powerful Assault cannon with red fuel rods, this cannon could be upgraded to overcharge the cannon while also stealing life when hit by the beam.<ref name="PL">'''Halo Wars 2''', ''[[Phoenix Logs#Banished Units|Phoenix Logs - Hunter Captain]]''</ref> | ||
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File:H3 Hunter AssaultBeam.jpg|A Mgalekgolo using its assault cannon in ''Halo 3''. | File:H3 Hunter AssaultBeam.jpg|A Mgalekgolo using its assault cannon in ''Halo 3''. | ||
File:H3ODST-HunterAssaultCannon.png|The assault cannon in ''Halo 3: ODST''. | File:H3ODST-HunterAssaultCannon.png|The assault cannon in ''Halo 3: ODST''. | ||
File:Halo Reach Hunter Assault Cannon.png|An assault cannon in ''Halo: Reach''. | File:Halo Reach Hunter Assault Cannon.png|An assault cannon in ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
File:HCEA-MgalekgoloHunter.png|A Mgalekgolo with an assault cannon in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''. | File:HCEA-MgalekgoloHunter.png|A Mgalekgolo with an assault cannon in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''. | ||
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File:H5G - Indomitable with assault cannon.jpg|An [[INDOMITABLE-class Mjolnir|Indomitable]]-clad Spartan-IV using a Berserker's Claw on [[Temple]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | File:H5G - Indomitable with assault cannon.jpg|An [[INDOMITABLE-class Mjolnir|Indomitable]]-clad Spartan-IV using a Berserker's Claw on [[Temple]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
File:HW2B-1v1.jpg|Banished Mgalekgolo firing their assault cannons in ''Halo Wars 2''. | File:HW2B-1v1.jpg|Banished Mgalekgolo firing their assault cannons in ''Halo Wars 2''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Halo: Recruit]]'' {{C|Non-canonical appearance}} | *''[[Halo: Recruit]]'' {{C|Non-canonical appearance}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]'' | *''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]'' | ||
{{Col-end}} | {{Col-end}} | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Mgalekgolo]] | *[[Mgalekgolo]] | ||
* | *[[Type-33 fuel rod gun]] | ||
*[[Class-2 Projectile cannon|Fuel rod cannon]] | *[[Class-2 Projectile cannon|Fuel rod cannon]] | ||
{{Covenant ordnance}} | {{Covenant ordnance}} | ||
[[Category:Incendiary weapons]] | [[Category:Incendiary weapons]] |