Editing Heartseeker

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Weapon infobox
|name = Heartseeker
|image = {{Pageimage|H5G-Heartseeker.png}}[[File:H5G Heartseeker.png|300px]]
|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
|type = Energy projectile launcher<br>High-Explosive Munitions Rifle{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|cost = 
|variant = 
|length = {{Convert|134.8|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|width = {{Convert|20|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|height = {{Convert|40.5|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|ammotype = Tracking antimatter/ionized particles{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|REQ}}
|weight = 
|capacity =
|feed = 100 battery units (25 uncharged shots, 5 charged shots)
|operation = 
|rate = 0.2 seconds per burst (0.8 seconds between bursts, 75 bursts per minute)<br>17 RPM {{C|charged shots}}<ref name="analysis">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wwXg6saR2M '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 | Incineration Cannons Analysis'']</ref>
|velocity = 31.44 m/s (103.15 ft/s; 113.18 km/h){{Ref/Reuse|analysis}}
|optics =
|range = Medium to long
|service = [[Forerunner-Flood war]] <br> [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
}}
{{Quote|Forerunner Warrior-Servants were relentless on the hunt. Advanced Incineration Cannon that fires tracking energy charges.|In-game description<ref name="REQ">'''''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''''' - ''[[Requisition system]]''</ref>}}
The '''Heartseeker''' is a special variant of the [[Z-390 incineration cannon|Weapon/Anti-Materiel Z-390 High-Explosive Munitions Rifle]].<ref name="H5G">'''''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''''' - ''[[Multiplayer]]''</ref>

== Overview ==
=== Design details ===
The ''Heartseeker'' is a named variant of the W/AM Z-390 HEMR, which comes with tracking energy charges. Its model is the same as the Incineration Cannon's except that it takes on a black main color broken up by orange and turquoise stripes around the weapon's main body and rear area.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}

=== Service history ===
The ''Heartseeker''{{'}}s first known use was in the [[Forerunner-Flood war]], where [[Warrior-Servant]]s relentless on the hunt used the ''Heartseeker'' to eliminate any [[Flood]] that stood in their way.{{Ref/Reuse|REQ}}

In late [[2558]], the weapon was added to the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}'s [[War Games]] simulations for use by [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]].{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}

== Gameplay ==
=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' ===
The ''Heartseeker'' is a Legendary Level 6 [[Requisition system|REQ]] that restores 200 REQ Points to the player's RP balance when sold. Its operation is exactly identical to that of the normal Incineration Cannon, including the strong vertical recoil, except that the ''Heartseeker'' fires projectiles that exhibit strong tracking behavior and has a 25% larger battery capacity. This allows players with the ''Heartseeker'' to destroy enemy infantry, as one pull of the trigger with a red reticle lock is enough to kill an enemy without an [[Overshield]], thus making it an effective anti-infantry weapon. Its strong tracking behavior ignores [[Spartan abilities|thruster evades]]. However, the ''Heartseeker''{{'}}s user must have a spot-on aim to actually make the projectiles seek out their target, whether it be infantry or vehicles. The ''Heartseeker'' also deals major damage to vehicles and can especially bring devastating results to [[M290 Mongoose|Mongooses]], [[M12B Warthog|Warthogs]], [[Karo'wark-pattern Ghost|Ghosts]], and [[AV-49 Wasp|Wasps]]. Conversely, the ''Heartseeker'' has the tightest arcing trajectory of all Incineration Cannons, making uncharged shots less effective beyond medium range. Its red reticle ranges are 39.62&nbsp;m (130.00&nbsp;ft) hipfired and 64.39&nbsp;m (211.25&nbsp;ft) with Smart-Link. In addition, it has a larger blast radius for its charged shots: a radius of 5.55&nbsp;m (18.21&nbsp;ft) is needed to kill a Spartan, while charged shots have a blast radius of 7.10&nbsp;m (23.29&nbsp;ft).

In [[Warzone]], Mythic [[Knight Commander]] bosses, including [[Endurance-of-Will]], generally use the ''Heartseeker'', making them highly dangerous foes, especially since they fire it at a much faster rate than players can, although the ''Heartseeker'' actually has somewhat weaker tracking behavior when used by Knight bosses.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}

==== Changes from the Z-390 Incineration Cannon ====
* Fires projectiles that exhibit strong tracking behavior.
* Larger battery capacity.
* Both uncharged and charged projectiles move at the same speed.
* Tighter arcing trajectory.
* Longer red reticle range.
* Generates a larger orange glare when the weapon is charged up. This glare is especially visible in first person.
* Charged shots are larger.

== Gallery ==
=== Screenshots ===
<gallery>
File:H5G-HeartseekerHUD.png|First-person view of the ''Heartseeker'' in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-Heartseeker.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]/[[VIGILANT-class Mjolnir|Vigilant]]-clad Spartan-IV with the ''Heartseeker''.
File:H5G-DidactsEx.png|A render of Endurance-of-Will, a Mythic Knight Commander, using the ''Heartseeker''.
</gallery>

=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards ===
<gallery>
File:REQ card - Heartseeker.jpg|''Heartseeker''.
</gallery>

== List of appearances ==
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}

== Sources ==
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{{Forerunner|weapons|category=no}}

[[Category:Forerunner weapons]]