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[[File:Tyrant Plasma.png|thumb|left|250px|The Covenant favor plasma weapons, used for both their starships and ground forces.]] | [[File:Tyrant Plasma.png|thumb|left|250px|The Covenant favor plasma weapons, used for both their starships and ground forces.]] | ||
Plasma weapons typically use a rechargeable power cell to provide power to their internal components. Covenant plasma weapons are effective but crude, and most automatic-fire plasma weapons are prone to overheating. To compensate, most weapons have vents that open to discharge excess heat and plasma when they overheat, although such weapons are rendered inoperable as the excess heat is dissipated. Once the energy of the plasma weapon is depleted, it must be recharged or discarded. To date, the means by which plasma weapons can be recharged is still unknown to UNSC forces. The most remarkable handheld plasma projectile weapons are a variety of [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistol]] (by far the most widely used small arm) and the [[Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle|plasma rifle]]. Notable vehicular plasma weapons include various [[plasma cannon|cannons]] and [[plasma mortar|mortars]], while warships are armed primarily with [[Plasma turret|plasma torpedo turrets]]. | Plasma weapons typically use a rechargeable power cell to provide power to their internal components. Covenant plasma weapons are effective but crude, and most automatic-fire plasma weapons are prone to overheating. To compensate, most weapons have vents that open to discharge excess heat and plasma when they overheat, although such weapons are rendered inoperable as the excess heat is dissipated. Once the energy of the plasma weapon is depleted, it must be recharged or discarded. To date, the means by which plasma weapons can be recharged is still unknown to UNSC forces, so while humans are able to use dropped Covenant weapons, they cannot recharge them. (Although, as demonstrated when the player plays a Covenant hero such as [[Thel 'Vadam|The Arbiter]], who is likewise fully able to use human weapons and vehicles, they are apparently not usually meant to be recharged on the battlefield.) The most remarkable handheld plasma projectile weapons are a variety of [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistol]] (by far the most widely used small arm) and the [[Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle|plasma rifle]]. Notable vehicular plasma weapons include various [[plasma cannon|cannons]] and [[plasma mortar|mortars]], while warships are armed primarily with [[Plasma turret|plasma torpedo turrets]]. | ||
Though rarer, the Covenant occasionally use projectile weapons, the most common of these being [[Needle-based weaponry|unconventional crystal-based weapons]] such as the [[Type-33 Needler]] and the {{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}}. These weapons appear to use some type of chemical that forms a hard, razor-sharp crystal on contact with the atmosphere; [[Blamite|the material]] is mined on [[Suban]], one of [[Sanghelios]]' moons. Certain medium- to long-range weapons fire these crystals at high speeds, allowing them to strike targets accurately at long distance. Other mid-range weapons fire them at very slow speeds, and through unknown means "steer" them towards enemy targets. Needles fired in either of these ways will penetrate the flesh or armor of a target, and several seconds after coming to rest will explode into thousands of tiny, sharp fragments that can maim or cripple a target. When a certain number of needles have penetrated the same target, they will detonate simultaneously, producing a much larger explosion that kills the target instantly. | Though rarer, the Covenant occasionally use projectile weapons, the most common of these being [[Needle-based weaponry|unconventional crystal-based weapons]] such as the [[Type-33 Needler]] and the {{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}}. These weapons appear to use some type of chemical that forms a hard, razor-sharp crystal on contact with the atmosphere; [[Blamite|the material]] is mined on [[Suban]], one of [[Sanghelios]]' moons. Certain medium- to long-range weapons fire these crystals at high speeds, allowing them to strike targets accurately at long distance. Other mid-range weapons fire them at very slow speeds, and through unknown means "steer" them towards enemy targets. Needles fired in either of these ways will penetrate the flesh or armor of a target, and several seconds after coming to rest will explode into thousands of tiny, sharp fragments that can maim or cripple a target. When a certain number of needles have penetrated the same target, they will detonate simultaneously, producing a much larger explosion that kills the target instantly. | ||
With the introduction of the Jiralhanae as a major military caste within the Covenant, their weapons found widespread use among their own kind. Utilizing crude, spike-like metal projectiles in place of plasma; conventional explosives and incendiaries; and sharp blades, they are more primitive, yet in many cases more dangerous -fitting, considering the nature of their creators. Brute weapons include the [[Paegaas Workshop Spiker|Spiker]] carbine, the [[Type-52 Mauler|Mauler]] shotgun-pistol, and the [[Type-25 Brute Shot|Brute Shot]] grenade launcher. | With the introduction of the Jiralhanae as a major military caste within the Covenant, their weapons found widespread use among their own kind. Utilizing crude, spike-like metal projectiles in place of plasma; conventional explosives and incendiaries; and sharp blades, they are more primitive, yet in many cases more dangerous -fitting, considering the nature of their creators. Brute weapons include the [[Paegaas Workshop Spiker|Spiker]] carbine, the [[Type-52 Mauler|Mauler]] shotgun-pistol, and the [[Type-25 Brute Shot|Brute Shot]] grenade launcher. They are therefore more similar to human weapons; they use ammunition and can be reloaded on the battlefield. Certain other guns such as the Sangheili [[Vostu-pattern carbine]] fall under this category as well. | ||
The Covenant employ melee weapons in addition to their already fearsome arsenal. The best known is the [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]], used solely by the [[Sangheili]]. Creating a double blade of superheated plasma, it has both ceremonial and martial value to Sangheili warriors and its possession is closely monitored. Another is the Jiralhanae [[Gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammer]], which seems to be the Brutes' cultural equivalent to the energy sword. However, rather than using a blade of plasma, it generates a gravitational field which can cause tremendous damage within a several-meter radius. | The Covenant employ melee weapons in addition to their already fearsome arsenal. The best known is the [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]], used solely by the [[Sangheili]]. Creating a double blade of superheated plasma, it has both ceremonial and martial value to Sangheili warriors and its possession is closely monitored. Another is the Jiralhanae [[Gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammer]], which seems to be the Brutes' cultural equivalent to the energy sword. However, rather than using a blade of plasma, it generates a gravitational field which can cause tremendous damage within a several-meter radius. | ||
===Vehicles=== | ===Vehicles=== | ||
Covenant vehicles use [[Boosted gravity propulsion drive|advanced anti-gravity technology for propulsion]], and are armed with directed-energy weaponry of varying potency. Though often faster than their UNSC counterparts, Covenant vehicles are more unstable over uneven terrain where the sudden changes affect handling. All Covenant vehicles (except for Jiralhanae vehicles) and structures are made from a purple or dark blue type of metal, said to be much more advanced than any alloy known to humans, and all Covenant vehicles are nicknamed after some kind of supernatural entity by the UNSC, except for [[Excavator]]s. Recently, Jiralhanae vehicles and technology have been incorporated into the Covenant's arsenal. Though more primitive, they serve the Jiralhanae's need for power. Jiralhanae vehicles are not named after spiritual entities, and rather than being a series of Covenant vehicles are regarded as native Jiralhanae technology. | Covenant vehicles use [[Boosted gravity propulsion drive|advanced anti-gravity technology for propulsion]], and are armed with directed-energy weaponry of varying potency. Though often faster than their UNSC counterparts, Covenant vehicles are more unstable over uneven terrain where the sudden changes affect handling. All Covenant vehicles (except for Jiralhanae vehicles) and structures are made from a purple or dark blue type of metal, said to be much more advanced than any alloy known to humans, and all Covenant vehicles are nicknamed after some kind of supernatural entity by the UNSC, except for [[Excavator]]s. As with Covenant weapons, their vehicles are still fully operable by humans, although without the knowledge on how to repair them if they're damaged or destroyed. Recently, Jiralhanae vehicles and technology have been incorporated into the Covenant's arsenal. Though more primitive, they serve the Jiralhanae's need for power. Jiralhanae vehicles are not named after spiritual entities, and rather than being a series of Covenant vehicles are regarded as native Jiralhanae technology. | ||
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