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{{Status|Canon}}
{{Era|Post}}
{{Weapon infobox
{{Weapon infobox
|name=Flaktura Workshop Heavy Speargun
|name=Skewer
|image= [[File:HINF Skewer Crop.png|300px]]
|image= [[File:HINF SkewerRender.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=[[Flaktura workshop]]
|manufacturer=
<br>[[Forge of Teash (location)|Forge of Teash]]{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=476}}
|series=
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|type=Anti-tank launcher{{Ref/Site|Id=Support|URL=https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/6882880281364-Halo-Infinite-Weapon-Equipment-and-Vehicle-Inventory-|Site=Halo Support|Page=Halo Infinite Weapon, Equipment, and Vehicle Inventory|D=05|M=05|Y=2023}}{{Ref/Reuse|SOR12}}
|type=Anti-tank launcher{{Ref/Reuse|SOR12}}
|cost=
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|variant=[[Volatile Skewer]]
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|service=*Before the [[Jiralhanae]]'s alliance with the [[Covenant]]{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}}
|service=*Before the [[Jiralhanae]]'s alliance with the [[Covenant]]{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}}
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]{{Ref/Game|Id=hinf|HI|gameplay}}
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}}
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|ammotype=[[Spike weaponry|Armor-piercing spike ammunition]]{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
|ammotype=Spikes{{Ref/Reuse|Sacrifice}}
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|feed=Muzzle-loaded{{Ref/Generic|Id=NewGen|[[A New Generation]]}}{{Ref/Note|''[[Sacrifice]]'', the short story included in certain copies of ''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'', described the Skewer as magazine-fed. However, gameplay from ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' later proved this false. It is possible that the Skewer was originally intended to be magazine-fed, but was redesigned after the story was published.}}
|feed=Muzzle-loaded spear{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}{{Ref/Note|''[[Sacrifice]]'', the short story included in certain copies of ''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'', described the Skewer as magazine-fed. However, gameplay from ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' later proved this false. It is possible that the Skewer was originally intended to be magazine-fed, but was redesigned after the story was published.}}
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{{Article quote|Bold and brutal, this Banished weapon fires a single massive armor-piercing harpoon. It has proven useful in hunting both beast and machine on Zeta Halo.{{Ref/Game|Id=forge|HINF|Forge - Skewer description|Quote=Bold and brutal, this Banished weapon fires a single massive armor-piercing harpoon. It has proven useful in hunting both beast and machine on Zeta Halo.}}}}
{{Quote|Please never ever get Skewered.|[[FRET]] during a [[War Games]] simulation.{{Ref/Game|Id=Hi|Hi}}}}
The '''Flaktura Workshop Heavy Speargun''',{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} also known as the '''Skewer''', is an infantry-portable anti-tank [[spike weaponry|spike weapon]] employed by the [[Jiralhanae]], notably the [[Banished]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=Sacrifice|HSOR|Section=Adjunct|Detail=[[Sacrifice]]}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR12|HSOR|Chapter=12}}{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}}
The '''Skewer''' is an infantry-portable anti-tank spike weapon employed by the [[Jiralhanae]], notably the [[Banished]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=Sacrifice|HSOR|Section=Adjunct|Detail=[[Sacrifice]]}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR12|HSOR|Chapter=12}}{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
===Design details===
===Design details===
{{Quote|Please never ever get Skewered.|[[FRET]] during a [[War Games]] simulation.{{Ref/Game|Id=Hi|Hi|[[Personal AI]] dialogue}}}}
The Skewer is an anti-tank weapon employed by Banished [[Jiralhanae]], with such operators known as "Skewer-bearers".{{Ref/Reuse|SOR12}} The launcher fires a "rocket-sized" spike capable of piercing through the armor of a [[tank|main battle tank]], or punch through the [[energy shielding|energy shields]] and titanium shell of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|GEN3 MJOLNIR]] armor, even from range.{{Ref/Reuse|SOR12}}{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}} The launcher has an emitter of some kind, likely of [[Gravitics|gravitic]] operation similar to other Jiralhanae [[Type-25 Spiker|spike weaponry]], which is used to launch the spike round and can be intensified{{Ref/Reuse|Sacrifice}} - presumably to adjust the muzzle velocity of the fired projectile.
The Skewer is an anti-tank weapon employed by Banished [[Jiralhanae]], with such operators known as "Skewer-bearers".{{Ref/Reuse|SOR12}} The launcher fires a rocket-sized spike—also known as a harpoon{{Ref/Site|Id=CF150|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-give-em-lore|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - If They Want Lore, We'll Give 'Em Lore|D=21|M=2|Y=2024|LocalArchive=Armory Infinitum#Volatile Skewer}}—capable of piercing through the armor of a [[tank|main battle tank]], or punch through the [[energy shielding|energy shields]] and titanium shell of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|GEN3 MJOLNIR]] armor, even from range.{{Ref/Reuse|SOR12}}{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}} The launcher has an emitter of some kind, likely of [[Gravitics|gravitic]] operation similar to other Jiralhanae [[spike weaponry]], which is used to launch the spike round and can be intensified{{Ref/Reuse|Sacrifice}}—presumably to adjust the muzzle velocity of the fired projectile. The Skewer was manufactured by the [[Forge of Teash (location)|Forge of Teash]] and developed by the Flaktura workshop.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}


When ready to fire, the Skewer's spike projectile in the barrel can be seen sticking out of the weapon; underneath the barrel is a sword-length bayonet.{{Ref/Reuse|SOR12}} When used against infantry, the force of the projectile impact is enough to send the target flying back, or knock them off elevated surfaces.{{Ref/Reuse|Sacrifice}} They can also be used as anti-air weapons, with the spikes capable of penetrating the armored cockpit of a [[Phantom]] dropship.{{Ref/Novel|HSOR|Section=Adjunct|Detail=Sacrifice|Quote=[Choros launched] his Skewer's immense spikes at an attacking Phantom's closed cockpit. One must have struck true, because the ship suddenly canted, slamming into the platform and then falling into darkness.}} Interestingly, when wielded by the large Skewer-bearers, it resembles an assault rifle, whilst human users instead hoist it over the shoulder like a rocket launcher.
When ready to fire, the Skewer's spike projectile in the barrel can be seen sticking out of the weapon; underneath the barrel is a sword-length bayonet.{{Ref/Reuse|SOR12}} When used against infantry, the force of the projectile impact is enough to send the target flying back, or knock them off elevated surfaces.{{Ref/Reuse|Sacrifice}} They can also be used as anti-air weapons, with the spikes capable of penetrating the armored cockpit of a [[Phantom]] dropship.{{Ref/Novel|HSOR|Section=Adjunct|Detail=Sacrifice|Quote=[Choros launched] his Skewer's immense spikes at an attacking Phantom's closed cockpit. One must have struck true, because the ship suddenly canted, slamming into the platform and then falling into darkness.}}


===Development history===
===Development history===
The Skewer's design is a traditional one of [[Jiralhanae]] origin, predating the Brutes' joining of the [[Covenant]] hegemony circa [[2492]].{{Ref/Site|Id=CFShowcase|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/showcase-sensitive|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Showcase Sensitive|D=16|M=6|Y=2021}} Its precursor, the heavy speargun, was used by Jiralhanae in big-game hunting,{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} especially the [[dengkra]].{{Ref/Reuse|CF150}}
The Skewer's design is a traditional one of [[Jiralhanae]] origin, predating the Brutes' joining of the [[Covenant]] hegemony.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFShowcase|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/showcase-sensitive|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Showcase Sensitive|D=16|M=6|Y=2021}}


===Usage===
===Usage===
Skewers are operated by Banished Skewer-bearers. Ostensibly intended for an anti-tank role, Jiralhanae troops frequently take glee in using them as mortars to devastating effect against enemy infantry.{{Ref/Reuse|SOR12}}{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}} The Jiralhanae [[Choros]] wielded a Skewer during the [[Raid on Anodyne Spirit|raid]] on the [[keyship]] ''[[Anodyne Spirit]]'' during the [[Second Ark Conflict]].{{Ref/Reuse|Sacrifice}} Later, several Skewers were employed by Banished forces on [[Reach]] during [[Operation: WOLFE]].{{Ref/Reuse|SOR12}} During the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]] in [[2560]], the Skewer was employed by [[Jiralhanae Sniper]]s in the Banished.{{Ref/Reuse|hinf}} While the weapon was intended for both hunting and anti-vehicular combat,{{Ref/Reuse|forge}} the Jiralhanae gleefully use them against enemy infantry.{{Ref/Reuse|CF150}}
Skewers are operated by Banished Skewer-bearers. Ostensibly intended for an anti-tank role, Jiralhanae troops frequently take glee in using them as mortars' to devastating effect against enemy infantry.{{Ref/Reuse|SOR12}}{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}}


===Variants===
==Operational history==
During the war on Installation 07, unique variations of the Skewer were widely circulated among Banished Jiralhanae hunting parties operating on the ring.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
===Pre-Covenant era===
*'''[[Volatile Skewer]]''': A modified version of the Skewer that fires an explosive spike.{{Ref/Game|HINF|Forge - Volatile Skewer description|Quote=Skewer refitted to fire an explosive spike that detonates on impact.}} It was a farewell gift from [[Avitus]] to [[Ik'novus]].{{Ref/Reuse|CF150}}
The Skewer's design predates the Jiralhanae's joining of the Covenant empire circa [[2492]].{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}}
<gallery class=center>
 
File:HINF Skewer Volatile Crop.png|Volatile Skewer
===The Banished===
</gallery>
The Jiralhanae [[Choros]] wielded a Skewer during the [[Raid on Anodyne Spirit|raid]] on the [[keyship]] ''[[Anodyne Spirit]]'' during the [[Second Ark Conflict]].{{Ref/Reuse|Sacrifice}} Later, several Skewers were employed by Banished forces on [[Reach]] during [[Operation: WOLFE]].{{Ref/Reuse|SOR12}} Skewers were also present during the [[Installation 07 conflict| conflict on Zeta Halo]].


==In-game information==
==Gameplay==
===''Halo Infinite''===
==='''''Halo Infinite'''''===
{{Article quote|Kinetic weapon that shoots a single, hit damage spike.{{Ref/Game|HI|Academy - Weapon Drills - Skewer description}}}}
The Skewer is a powerful anti-materiel rifle that fires 1 round, similar to the ''Halo 4'' iteration of the [[Z-390 incineration cannon|Incineration Cannon]] minus the splash damage. It is cabable of destroying light and air vehicles in 1 or 2 shots and pushing back heavy vehicles. In campaign, the Skewer is wielded exclusively by [[Jiralhanae Sniper]]s. In multiplayer, it is capable of killing a Spartan in 1 hit regardless of the location of its body.
The Skewer is a powerful anti-materiel rifle that fires one round, similarly to previous games' [[ARC-920 railgun|Railgun]] minus the splash damage and charge-up delay. It is capable of destroying light and air vehicles in 1-2 shots and pushing back heavy vehicles. In the campaign, the Skewer is wielded exclusively by [[Jiralhanae Sniper]]s. In singleplayer, being hit by a Jiralhanae Sniper's spike will deal a significant, but non-lethal amount of damage to the player on lower difficulties, while in multiplayer, it is capable of killing a Spartan in one hit regardless of where it hits the target.


==Production notes==
==Variants==
Despite the in-game informational pop-up describing the skewer as breach-loaded, it is, in fact, muzzle-loaded.
*'''[[Volatile Skewer]]''': An improved version of the Skewer that fires a projectile that will explode after impact, but has a slower velocity and sharper projectile drop. The Skewer is painted white and has a blue stripe on the projectile.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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===Screenshots===
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HINF SkewerRender.png|Angled view of the Skewer.
File:HINF SkewerFP.png|The Skewer, as seen from a first-person perspective.
File:HINF Marine skewer.png|A marine carrying a Skewer.
File:HINF CQBSkewer.png|A [[Spartan-IV]] reloading a Skewer in ''Halo Infinite'''s multiplayer.
File:HINF BlueBruteSniper.png|A [[Jiralhanae Sniper]] armed with a Skewer.
File:HINF BruteFiringSkewer.png|A Jiralhanae Sniper fires a Skewer.
File:HINF SkewerFP.png|First-person view of the Skewer.
File:HINF Skewer scope.png|The Skewer's targeting scope.
File:HINF Skewer reloading.png|First-person view of the Skewer being reloaded.
File:HINF CQBSkewer.png|A [[Spartan-IV]] reloading a Skewer in ''Halo Infinite''{{'}}s multiplayer.
File:HINF-Skewer firing.png|A Skewer being fired
File:HINF-Skewer firing.png|A Skewer being fired
File:HINF Skewer Projectile.png|A close-up view of the Skewer's projectile in flight.
File:HINF Skewer Projectile.png|A close-up view of the Skewer's projectile in flight.
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==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Sacrifice]]''
*''[[Become]]''
*''[[Become]]''
**''[[Forever We Fight]]''
**''[[Forever We Fight]]''
**''[[Carry On]]''
**''[[Carry On]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Sacrifice]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''


==Notes==
==Notes==

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