M995 Backstop point defense laser

The M995 Backstop is a directed-energy weapon system developed and employed by the Office of Naval Intelligence, for use aboard prowlers.

Design details
The Backstop is a a laser weapon system developed to fulfil the role of point-defense. In their use aboard the, three such weapons are mounted as pop-up turrets, with one located behind the cockpit and another on each wing. Each Backstop has two pulse laser emitters and an electronic countermeasures dispenser capable of a deploying a variety of consumables from heat sinks to deception jammers to mislead enemy sensors and break target locks.

Usage
Three such weapons are fitted aboard the.

List of appearances

 * Halo 5: Guardians
 * Halo: Tales from Slipspace
 * Knight Takes Bishop
 * Halo: Retribution