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{{Disambig header|the fuel rod gun introduced in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''|other variants of the fuel rod gun|Fuel rod gun}} | |||
{{Weapon | {{Weapon infobox | ||
|name = ''Gespu''-pattern flak launcher | |||
|image = [[File:H5G-FRG.png|300px]] | |image = [[File:H5G-FRG.png|300px]] | ||
|manufacturer = [[Venezia]]n multi-species workshops<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> | |manufacturer = [[Venezia]]n multi-species workshops<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> | ||
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|variant = | |variant = | ||
|length = {{Convert|114.5|cm|in|sp=us}}<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/fuel-rod-cannon '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Fuel Rod Cannon'']</ref> | |length = {{Convert|114.5|cm|in|sp=us}}<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/fuel-rod-cannon '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Fuel Rod Cannon'']</ref> | ||
|width = {{Convert|20.6|cm|in|sp=us}} | |width = {{Convert|20.6|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
|height = {{Convert|48.5|cm|in|sp=us}} | |height = {{Convert|48.5|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
|weight = {{Convert|18.7|kg|lb}} | |weight = {{Convert|18.7|kg|lb}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
|ammotype = [[Fuel rod]]s | |ammotype = [[Fuel rod]]s{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
|feed = 5 rounds magazine | |capacity = | ||
|feed = 5 rounds magazine{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | |||
|operation = Recoil-operated | |operation = Recoil-operated | ||
|rate = 100 RPM (semi-automatic)<ref name="analysis">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUbBKHbOIHc '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 | Fuel Rod Cannons Analysis'']</ref> | |rate = 100 RPM (semi-automatic)<ref name="analysis">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUbBKHbOIHc '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 | Fuel Rod Cannons Analysis'']</ref> | ||
|velocity = 50.68 m/s (166.3 ft/s; 113.4 mph) | |velocity = 50.68 m/s (166.3 ft/s; 113.4 mph){{Ref/Reuse|analysis}} | ||
|optics = | |||
|range = Medium to long | |range = Medium to long | ||
|service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | |service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Type | The '''''Gespu''-pattern flak launcher''' {{Type|58|Light Anti-Armor Weapon|LAAW}}, also known as the '''fuel rod cannon''', is a shoulder-fired mortar used by [[Covenant remnants]], created as the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-Covenant War]] successor to the {{Pattern|Pez'tk|fuel rod gun}}.<ref name="LAL">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder - Locke & Load'']</ref> | ||
== Design details == | == Design details == | ||
Created by multi-species workshops on [[Venezia]], the T-58 fuel rod cannon is cheaper, more accurate, and more reliable than the older | Created by multi-species workshops on [[Venezia]], the T-58 fuel rod cannon is cheaper, more accurate, and more reliable than the older {{Pattern|Pez'tk|fuel rod gun}}. The T-58 LAAW uses a compact and refined class of fuel rod ammunition that is far safer to manufacture, store, and field.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}{{Ref/Reuse|LAL}} | ||
== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
* '''Light of Urs''': During the [[Blooding Years]], many advances were made in fuel rod technology, with the ''Light of Urs'' being one of those advances. It is an improved fuel rod cannon that features an 80% higher rate of fire and faster-moving fuel rods with a 72% larger blast radius at the expense of slightly reduced damage, contrary to its in-game description mentioning higher damage. | * '''[[Light of Urs]]''': During the [[Blooding Years]], many advances were made in fuel rod technology, with the ''Light of Urs'' being one of those advances. It is named after the star and the deity in [[Sangheili mythology]]. It is an improved fuel rod cannon that features an 80% higher rate of fire and faster-moving fuel rods with a 72% larger blast radius at the expense of slightly reduced damage, contrary to its in-game description mentioning higher damage.{{Ref/Reuse|analysis}} It can also lock onto ground and air vehicles.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} This particular weapon also appears as the first [[Special weapons (Halo 5: Guardians)|hidden weapon]] in the mission [[Genesis (level)|Genesis]].<ref name="Genesis">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9fcN1StZpk '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 Secret Weapons Location Light of Urs/The Answer'']</ref> | ||
* '''Pool of Radiance''': Both the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] use once-forbidden, unstable weapons. The ''Pool of Radiance'', one of these weapons, is an advanced fuel rod cannon with a 40% slower rate of fire compared to standard fuel rod cannons but its projectiles are deadlier as they leave dangerous residue upon impact and feature a proximity airbust fuse and a 42% larger blast radius. | * '''[[Pool of Radiance]]''': Both the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] use once-forbidden, unstable weapons. The ''Pool of Radiance'', one of these weapons, is an advanced fuel rod cannon with a 40% slower rate of fire compared to standard fuel rod cannons, but its projectiles are deadlier as they leave dangerous residue upon impact and feature a proximity airbust fuse and a 42% larger blast radius.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} It can also be found as the second hidden weapon in the campaign mission [[Reunion]].<ref name="Reunion">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJBnznAbPa4 '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 Secret Weapon, Where to find Pool of Radiance'']</ref> | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Halo 5 Fuelrod lou.png|Light of Urs. | File:Halo 5 Fuelrod lou.png|Light of Urs. | ||
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* Structure is much more sleek in design. | * Structure is much more sleek in design. | ||
* The ammo is now loaded from the back rather than from the top. The ammo mag is also changed from a single line to a circular line. | * The ammo is now loaded from the back rather than from the top. The ammo mag is also changed from a single line to a circular line. | ||
* | * Firing rate decreased. | ||
* Projectiles now have a longer range before being affected by gravity, after which they explode instantly. | * Projectiles now have a longer range before being affected by gravity, after which they explode instantly. | ||
* Weapon trajectory travels slightly faster than its predecessor. | * Weapon trajectory travels slightly faster than its predecessor. | ||
* Uses a holographic scope when using smart scope instead of a full-screen scope. | |||
{{Expand-section}} | {{Expand-section}} | ||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes}} | {{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes}} | ||
=== Concept art and screenshots === | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H5GC-T58.png|Concept art of the T-58 fuel rod cannon for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | File:H5GC-T58.png|Concept art of the T-58 fuel rod cannon for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | ||
File:H5G-FRCHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the fuel rod cannon by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign. | |||
File:H5G-FRCzoom-Campaign.png|[[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope/Hover|Smart scope]] with the fuel rod cannon by Fred-104. Note the [[Sangheili (language)|Covenant]] glyphs. | |||
File:H5G-LOUHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of ''Light of Urs'' by [[Edward Buck]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign. | |||
File:H5G-PORHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of ''Pool of Radiance'' by Fred-104 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign. | |||
File:H5G-John&FRC.jpg|[[John-117]] wielding a fuel rod cannon on [[Genesis]]. | |||
File:H5G-Fred&FRC.png|Fred-104 with a fuel rod cannon on Genesis. | |||
File:H5G-Fred&POR.png|Fred-104 with the ''Pool of Radiance'' on Genesis. | |||
File:H5G-Vale&FRC.jpg|[[Olympia Vale]] wielding a fuel rod cannon during the [[Battle of Nuusra]]. | |||
File:H5G-Buck&LOU.png|Edward Buck with the ''Light of Urs''. | |||
File:H5G-FRCHUD.png|First-person view of the fuel rod cannon on [[Riptide]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | File:H5G-FRCHUD.png|First-person view of the fuel rod cannon on [[Riptide]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
File:H5G-FRCzoom.png|Smart scope with the fuel rod cannon. | |||
File:H5G-FRCzoom.png| | |||
File:H5G-FRCSS.png|Third-person view of a fuel rod cannon engaged in smart scope. | File:H5G-FRCSS.png|Third-person view of a fuel rod cannon engaged in smart scope. | ||
File:H5G-SangheiliWarrior&T58FRC.png|A [[Sangheili Warrior]] with the T-58 fuel rod cannon on [[Skirmish at Darkstar]]. | File:H5G-SangheiliWarrior&T58FRC.png|A [[Sangheili Warrior]] with the T-58 fuel rod cannon on [[Skirmish at Darkstar]]. | ||
File:H5G-Maverick&FRC.jpg|A [[MAVERICK-class Mjolnir|Maverick]]-clad [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] using a fuel rod cannon on [[Regret (Halo 5: Guardians | File:H5G-Maverick&FRC.jpg|A [[MAVERICK-class Mjolnir|Maverick]]-clad [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] using a fuel rod cannon on [[Regret (Halo 5: Guardians map)|Regret]]. | ||
File:H5G-LOUHUD.png|First-person view of ''Light of Urs''. | File:H5G-LOUHUD.png|First-person view of ''Light of Urs''. | ||
File:H5G-LOU.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad Spartan-IV wielding ''Light of Urs''. | |||
File:H5G-LOU.png|A [[ | |||
File:H5G-PORHUD.png|First-person view of ''Pool of Radiance''. | File:H5G-PORHUD.png|First-person view of ''Pool of Radiance''. | ||
File:H5G-MarkIV&POR.png|A [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV]]-clad Spartan-IV wielding ''Pool of Radiance''. | File:H5G-MarkIV&POR.png|A [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV]]-clad Spartan-IV wielding ''Pool of Radiance''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards === | === ''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards === | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:REQ Card - Fuel Rod Cannon.jpg|Fuel Rod Cannon. | ||
File: | File:REQ Certification Light of Urs.png|''Light of Urs'' Certification. | ||
File:REQ | File:REQ Card - Light of Urs.jpg|''Light of Urs''. | ||
File: | File:REQ Card - Pool of Radiance.jpg|''Pool of Radiance''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== List of appearances == | == List of appearances == | ||
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Flashpoint]]'' | |||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
{{Covenant | {{Covenant ordnance}} | ||
[[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]] | [[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Rocket launchers]] | [[Category:Rocket launchers]] |