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|name=Type-27 Anti-Aircraft Cannon | |name=Type-27 Anti-Aircraft Cannon | ||
|image=[[File:T27_AAC.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:T27_AAC.png|300px]] | ||
|manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges]] | |manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges]]{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} | ||
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|type=[[Anti-aircraft weapon]] | |type=[[Anti-aircraft weapon]] | ||
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|service=[[Human-Covenant War]] | |service=[[Human-Covenant War]] | ||
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|ammotype=Ultra-heavy [[plasma]] bolts | |ammotype=Ultra-heavy [[plasma]] bolts | ||
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== Background == | == Background == | ||
The plasma bolts fired by the Type-27 Anti-Aircraft Cannon are teardrop shaped, similar to normal plasma rounds, and fly in a straight trajectory. The bolts are extremely powerful, easily capable of destroying UNSC craft ranging from [[GA-TL1 Longsword]]s to [[UNSC frigate]]s.<ref name="ark">'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]''</ref><ref name="storm">'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Storm]]''</ref> The weapon is incredibly accurate even at extreme ranges. | The plasma bolts fired by the Type-27 Anti-Aircraft Cannon are teardrop shaped, similar to normal plasma rounds, and fly in a straight trajectory. The bolts are extremely powerful, easily capable of destroying UNSC craft ranging from [[GA-TL1 Longsword]]s to [[UNSC frigate]]s.<ref name="ark">'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]''</ref><ref name="storm">'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Storm]]''</ref> The weapon is incredibly accurate even at extreme ranges.{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} | ||
A T-27 AA battery can be quickly assembled using modules transported by [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantoms]]. This makes them easier to deploy in the field than many other Covenant weapons platforms, including the bulkier [[Type-38 Tyrant|Type-38 "Tyrant" AA cannon]], and ideal for narrow gorges or dense cityscapes. | A T-27 AA battery can be quickly assembled using modules transported by [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantoms]]. This makes them easier to deploy in the field than many other Covenant weapons platforms, including the bulkier [[Type-38 Tyrant|Type-38 "Tyrant" AA cannon]], and ideal for narrow gorges or dense cityscapes.{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} AA batteries are often supplemented by multiple [[Type-52 Anti-Aircraft Wraith|Anti-Air Wraiths]] nearby.{{Ref/Reuse|ark}}{{Ref/Reuse|storm}} | ||
== Design details == | == Design details == | ||
The T-27 AAC is sleek and light in construction, composed of the gun itself and a large tripod mount, which houses platforms for snipers and spotters on two of its three sides. The three legs are able to adjust to a given terrain. The gun component rests on a proportionally small joint which is complemented by an energy field, | The T-27 AAC is sleek and light in construction, composed of the gun itself and a large tripod mount, which houses platforms for snipers and spotters on two of its three sides. The three legs are able to adjust to a given terrain. The gun component rests on a proportionally small joint which is complemented by an energy field,{{Ref/Reuse|storm}} and allows 360-degree movement. The weapon itself stands at a height of 121.2 feet (36.9 meters) and has a length of 196.1 ft (59.8 meters).{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} | ||
The weapon's energy capacity is unlimited, but it must cool off and release its excess heat after every shot, exposing its weak point; the interior is vulnerable through the heat vent, which is located on the underside the cradle component. A certain amount of damage to the interior will destroy the AA battery; this makes it vulnerable to infantry and ground vehicle attacks. While heavy weapons make quick work of the delicate cooling vent and interior, small-arms fire can be nearly as effective; as few as three overcharged shots from a [[Type-25 plasma pistol]] can fatally cripple the gun emplacement. | The weapon's energy capacity is unlimited, but it must cool off and release its excess heat after every shot, exposing its weak point; the interior is vulnerable through the heat vent, which is located on the underside the cradle component. A certain amount of damage to the interior will destroy the AA battery; this makes it vulnerable to infantry and ground vehicle attacks. While heavy weapons make quick work of the delicate cooling vent and interior, small-arms fire can be nearly as effective; as few as three overcharged shots from a [[Type-25 plasma pistol]] can fatally cripple the gun emplacement.{{Ref/Reuse|ark}}{{Ref/Reuse|storm}} | ||
Troops are often stationed in the vicinity of the AA guns—as well as in their marksman perches—to safeguard them from opposing ground forces. It is not uncommon to find several [[lance]]s guarding these emplacements, led by a high-ranking Covenant officer. During the final battles of [[Human-Covenant War]], [[Jiralhanae]] [[Chieftain]]s were often seen commanding these emplacements and its garrisoned ground forces. | Troops are often stationed in the vicinity of the AA guns—as well as in their marksman perches—to safeguard them from opposing ground forces. It is not uncommon to find several [[lance]]s guarding these emplacements, led by a high-ranking Covenant officer. During the final battles of [[Human-Covenant War]], [[Jiralhanae]] [[Chieftain]]s were often seen commanding these emplacements and its garrisoned ground forces.{{Ref/Reuse|ark}}{{Ref/Reuse|storm}} | ||
== Operational history == | == Operational history == | ||
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A Type-27 AA battery saw use during the [[Battle of Voi]] on [[2552#November|November 17th, 2552]], being deployed in the town of [[Voi]] in order to keep the UNSC forces away from the [[The Portal|Portal]] excavation. The UNSC planned a low-level strike, using frigates and Longswords, to attack the [[Prophet of Truth]]'s [[Forerunner Dreadnought]] which was resting on the Portal, which was thought to be the [[Installation 00|Ark]] by the UNSC at the time. Throughout the battle, the AA battery fired continuously, and managed to destroy at least one Longsword. [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] and [[John-117|SPARTAN-117]] eventually breached the Covenant resistance in Voi and destroyed the AA gun, allowing [[Terrence Hood|Lord Hood]]'s ships to assault the Forerunner Dreadnought. | A Type-27 AA battery saw use during the [[Battle of Voi]] on [[2552#November|November 17th, 2552]], being deployed in the town of [[Voi]] in order to keep the UNSC forces away from the [[The Portal|Portal]] excavation. The UNSC planned a low-level strike, using frigates and Longswords, to attack the [[Prophet of Truth]]'s [[Forerunner Dreadnought]] which was resting on the Portal, which was thought to be the [[Installation 00|Ark]] by the UNSC at the time. Throughout the battle, the AA battery fired continuously, and managed to destroy at least one Longsword. [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] and [[John-117|SPARTAN-117]] eventually breached the Covenant resistance in Voi and destroyed the AA gun, allowing [[Terrence Hood|Lord Hood]]'s ships to assault the Forerunner Dreadnought. | ||
T27 "Mantis" AA guns were also used during the [[Battle of Installation 00]], when the Covenant tried to construct them on the surface of the Ark to keep the UNSC ships above from reinforcing their troops on the ground. However, these batteries remained incomplete, as SPARTAN-117 with the assistance of several [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s stopped their construction, allowing the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}} to land nearby. | T27 "Mantis" AA guns were also used during the [[Battle of Installation 00]], when the Covenant tried to construct them on the surface of the Ark to keep the UNSC ships above from reinforcing their troops on the ground. However, these batteries remained incomplete, as SPARTAN-117 with the assistance of several [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s stopped their construction, allowing the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}} to land nearby.{{Ref/Reuse|ark}}{{Ref/Reuse|storm}} | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||