Energy projector: Difference between revisions

Against UNSC vessals the weapon was able to pierce dozens of [[Titanium-A]] armour layers with comparative ease, rendering any form of physical solid defense useless. Therefore, a single hit or perforation could potentially disable or destroy vital systems, such as the MAC Cannon or engines, rendering the ship useless for combat(as seen at the first battle of earth when a single shot from an [[assault carrier]] crippled a [[Marathon-class cruiser]]), or if the shot was in the right place such as the reactors of a ship; it could destroy the ship completely.  

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 meters of earth. However, in space, they can be focused to a smaller, therefore more powerful beam generally used to decimate enemy fleets 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 weapon is also used for [[Glass|glassing]] enemy planets.