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== Design and Function == | == Design and Function == | ||
A man cannon typically resembles an air vent, and emits a stream of fluorescent blue exhaust that will applies a strong force to anything that enters it. The distance an object is launched depends on the mass of the object and the strength of the cannon; human-sized objects will usually be catapulted many yards, while heavy vehicles and other large objects have considerably shorter trajectories. <ref | A man cannon typically resembles an air vent, and emits a stream of fluorescent blue exhaust that will applies a strong force to anything that enters it. The distance an object is launched depends on the mass of the object and the strength of the cannon; human-sized objects will usually be catapulted many yards, while heavy vehicles and other large objects have considerably shorter trajectories. <ref>'''Halo: Reach'''</ref><ref>'''Halo 4'''</ref> | ||
The intended purpose of the man cannon is unknown; many are placed in areas that would suggest they are exhaust ports of some kind. Alternatively, they may indeed be a dedicated means of transport; Spartans and Sangheili can withstand being catapulted through the air by them, and it is likely that the Forerunners were just as resilient, if not more so. | The intended purpose of the man cannon is unknown; many are placed in areas that would suggest they are exhaust ports of some kind. Alternatively, they may indeed be a dedicated means of transport; Spartans and Sangheili can withstand being catapulted through the air by them, and it is likely that the Forerunners were just as resilient, if not more so. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
The man cannons were introduced as gameplay objects in ''[[Halo 3]]'', and returned in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. In many maps, they replaced [[teleporter]]s as a means of quickly moving across long distances, similar to how gravity lifts propel the player over a vertical span. | The man cannons were introduced as gameplay objects in ''[[Halo 3]]'', and returned in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', as well as in ''Halo 4''. In many maps, they replaced [[teleporter]]s as a means of quickly moving across long distances, similar to how gravity lifts propel the player over a vertical span. | ||
The user is unprotected while in mid-air, but can still attack other players. The danger of using the man cannon is that the user's trajectory is set when they enter. Since the person being propelled through the cannon does not have a lot of air control, an enemy sniper will be given a good amount of time (the main man cannon on [[Valhalla]] takes around 2.5 seconds from 'take-off' to 'landing') to estimate where your head will meet his crosshairs. It also adds some advantage, as this player still can attack the other competitors. The player also has a quick overview of the positions of enemies and the current battle situation. | The user is unprotected while in mid-air, but can still attack other players. The danger of using the man cannon is that the user's trajectory is set when they enter. Since the person being propelled through the cannon does not have a lot of air control, an enemy sniper will be given a good amount of time (the main man cannon on [[Valhalla]] takes around 2.5 seconds from 'take-off' to 'landing') to estimate where your head will meet his crosshairs. It also adds some advantage, as this player still can attack the other competitors. The player also has a quick overview of the positions of enemies and the current battle situation. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Halo4-ManCannon-CloseupDetail.jpg|Detail Closeup of a Man Cannon in ''Halo 4''. Note how it appears more of human design than Forerunner. | File:Halo4-ManCannon-CloseupDetail.jpg|Detail Closeup of a Man Cannon in ''Halo 4''. Note how it appears more of human design than Forerunner. | ||
File:Halo4-ManCannon-01.jpg|One view of a Man Cannon in ''Halo 4''. | File:Halo4-ManCannon-01.jpg|One view of a Man Cannon in ''Halo 4''. | ||
File:Halo4-ManCannon-02.jpg|Another view of a Man Cannon in ''Halo 4''. | File:Halo4-ManCannon-02.jpg|Another view of a Man Cannon in ''Halo 4''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | |||
*''[[Halo 3]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo 4]]'' | |||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||