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[[Image:Halo3_E3_TRAILER_2007_720p30_ST_6300Kbps_002_0001.jpg|thumb|200px|A {{Class|CCS|Battlecruiser}} firing an Energy Projector]] | [[Image:Halo3_E3_TRAILER_2007_720p30_ST_6300Kbps_002_0001.jpg|thumb|200px|A {{Class|CCS|Battlecruiser}} firing an Energy Projector]] | ||
The weapon fired a thin (compared to the ship) beam of extremely energetic particles. It was possible to determine when it was about to fire because it typically generates a rather detectable radiation spike before firing. The beam has an effective range of over 500,000 kilometers, longer even than that of a [[UNSC]] Super Orbital [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]. The long range allowed a ship armed with this weapon to 'snipe' targets. | The weapon fired a thin (compared to the ship) beam of extremely energetic particles. It was possible to determine when it was about to fire because it typically generates a rather detectable radiation spike before firing. The beam has an effective range of over 500,000 kilometers, longer even than that of a [[UNSC]] Super Orbital [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]. The long range allowed a ship armed with this weapon to 'snipe' or 'glass' targets. | ||
It also seems to be comprised of pure energy or very low-mass particles because they do not alter an object's trajectory as it was fired at a MAC round, and the kinetic energy remained unchanged. In fact, it could have been made more powerful because of the massive amount of heat it absorbed. | It also seems to be comprised of pure energy or very low-mass particles because they do not alter an object's trajectory as it was fired at a MAC round, and the kinetic energy remained unchanged. In fact, it could have been made more powerful because of the massive amount of heat it absorbed. | ||
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Against UNSC Frigates, vessels, and ships, the weapon was able to pierce dozens of [[Titanium-A]] armor layers with comparative ease. Therefore, a single hit or perforation could potentially disable or destroy vital systems, such as MAC Cannon or engines, rendering the ship useless for combat. | Against UNSC Frigates, vessels, and ships, the weapon was able to pierce dozens of [[Titanium-A]] armor layers with comparative ease. Therefore, a single hit or perforation could potentially disable or destroy vital systems, such as MAC Cannon or engines, rendering the ship useless for combat. | ||
The beam is similar to the [[Particle Beam Rifle]] in how and what it fires although on a much larger scale. It is also speculated that the beam can be focused to varying degrees. On Reach, it burned a hole through many many meters of earth. However, in space, they can be focused to a smaller, therefore more powerful beam generally used to decimate enemy ships from afar. It also seems to drain all or most of the energy in a Covenant ship for a brief period unless the ship is massive enough to supply the power without too much of a drain. This weapons is also used for [[Glass|glassing]] UNSC worlds. | The beam is similar to the [[Particle Beam Rifle]] in how and what it fires although on a much larger scale. It is also speculated that the beam can be focused to varying degrees. On [[Reach]], it burned a hole through many many meters of earth. However, in space, they can be focused to a smaller, therefore more powerful beam generally used to decimate enemy ships from afar. It also seems to drain all or most of the energy in a Covenant ship for a brief period unless the ship is massive enough to supply the power without too much of a drain. This weapons is also used for [[Glass|glassing]] UNSC worlds. | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||