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Pek-pattern plasma cannon

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Pek-pattern Sweeping Turret
A render of the Pek-pattern plasma cannon (cropped from the original).
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Type:

Light plasma cannon

Variants:

See variants

Specifications

Length:

  • 131.7 centimeters (51.85 in) (Assembly Forges variant)[4]
  • 158.2 centimeters (62.3 in) (Assembly Forges variant)[1][2][5]
  • 153.2 centimeters (60.3 in) (Achoem variant)[3]

Width:

65.5 centimeters (25.8 in) (Achoem variant)[3]

Height:

85.9 centimeters (33.8 in) (Achoem variant)[3]

Weight:

30 kilograms (67 lb) (Assembly Forges variants)[1][2][4][5]

Ammunition type:

Superheated plasma[3][1][2][3]

Feed system:

200 units (dismounted)[3][1][2]

Rate of fire:

Just over 300RPM[4][5]

Effective range:

160 meters (520 ft) (Assembly Forges variants)[4][5]

Service history

In service:

 

The Pek-pattern Sweeping Turret[2] (UNSC Type classification: Type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon, T-52 DESW)[1][3][4][5] is a type of light plasma cannon utilised by the Covenant and its remnants.[6] In use as early as 2544,[7] though rarely encountered until 2552, the Pek is a universal replacement for the older Shepsu-pattern plasma cannon.[1][8]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

As with most light plasma cannons, the Pek is a man-portable emplacement capable of boasting a high-rate of fire. Its most distinguishing features, when compared to its sister Shepsu-pattern and Shea'p-patterns, is the presence of three protective energy shields across the top and sides of the weapoon. This energy shield cowling provides protection to the gunner, and is one of the major examples of improvements to the weapon over the older Shepsu.[1] The other major improvement from prior weapons is the installation of two modular[3] cooling modules situated on either side of the plasma emitter.[1] These copper-coloured units are the cannon's primary maintenance need, though they are easily repaired and replaced by their Unggoy operators.[6]

Visually, the main distinction of the Pek from the older Shepsu is in operation: where the Shepsu was mounted on a V-shaped stand, the Pek is instead situated atop a gravity-synched fulcrum similar in nature to a weapon holder.[3] The tripodal base under the gravity emitter contains the weapon's internal generator, which can provide ammunition for extended periods as long as the weapon remains mounted.[4][5][2] However, should the weapon be dismounted, its internal battery is only capable of supporting it for 200 battery units.[3][1][2] Once the power supply has been depleted to 70 shots or lower, the ammunition counter in any compatible HUD of the operator starts to flash as a warning signal.

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