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===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
[[File:ReachSchematic - FuelRodCannon.png|150px|thumb|left|A blueprint of the fuel rod gun in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.]] | [[File:ReachSchematic - FuelRodCannon.png|150px|thumb|left|A blueprint of the fuel rod gun in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.]] | ||
The fuel rod gun, which was first encountered by UNSC personnel in [[2531]], | The fuel rod gun, which was first encountered by UNSC personnel in [[2531]],<ref name="bnet">[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3fuelrod '''Bungie.net''': ''Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon'']</ref> is essentially a man-portable version of the [[fuel rod cannon]] that is mounted on Covenant vehicles - it is a support weapon that is commonly employed in both anti-personnel and anti-vehicle roles. It appears to be recoil-operated and fires 3.8 cm explosive ballistic incendiary gel projectiles, that travel to the target in a parabolic arc. | ||
The design of the Fuel Rod Gun is unique, more akin to large ornament than deadly weapon; the barrel of the weapon is long and black covered by thick gold plates that make up the body of the weapon; the ammunition is loaded on the top aft section of the fuel rod gun, and can hold up to 5 ballistic projectiles, which seem to be held together by straps, before needing to be reloaded. Because of the weapon’s visibility it is just as effective as a psychological weapon, it is often the case that soldiers will ignore closer, more obvious targets in order to eliminate a Type-33 and its operator. | The design of the Fuel Rod Gun is unique, more akin to large ornament than deadly weapon; the barrel of the weapon is long and black covered by thick gold plates that make up the body of the weapon; the ammunition is loaded on the top aft section of the fuel rod gun, and can hold up to 5 ballistic projectiles, which seem to be held together by straps, before needing to be reloaded. Because of the weapon’s visibility it is just as effective as a psychological weapon, it is often the case that soldiers will ignore closer, more obvious targets in order to eliminate a Type-33 and its operator. | ||
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===Changes from ''Halo 3'' to ''Halo: Reach''=== | ===Changes from ''Halo 3'' to ''Halo: Reach''=== | ||
* The weapon's shape has been redesigned, sporting a smoother, more rounded appearance. Its coloration remains the same. It bears a slight resemblance to the Covenant [[Kopasa'mada-pattern plasma launcher|plasma launcher]]. | * The weapon's shape has been redesigned, sporting a smoother, more rounded appearance. Its coloration remains the same. It bears a slight resemblance to the Covenant [[Kopasa'mada-pattern Kopasa'mada-pattern Kopasa'mada-pattern Kopasa'mada-pattern Kopasa'mada-pattern plasma launcher|plasma launcher]]. | ||
* The explosion from its rounds is more detailed, and with higher contrast to surroundings. | * The explosion from its rounds is more detailed, and with higher contrast to surroundings. | ||
* It now has a small thermal sight attached to the body, similar to some other weapons like the Spartan Laser and the Focus Rifle. | * It now has a small thermal sight attached to the body, similar to some other weapons like the Spartan Laser and the Focus Rifle. |