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The Energy Projector's beam is able to take down the shields of a [[Covenant Frigate]] or [[Covenant Destroyer]] with a single hit. | The Energy Projector's beam is able to take down the shields of a [[Covenant Frigate]] or [[Covenant Destroyer]] with a single hit. | ||
Against UNSC vessels, the weapon was able to pierce dozens of [[Titanium-A]] | Against UNSC vessels, the weapon was able to pierce dozens of [[Titanium-A]] armor 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 planet [[Reach]], it burned a hole through many meters of land. 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. | 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 planet [[Reach]], it burned a hole through many meters of land. 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. | ||
=== Distribution === | === Distribution === | ||
According to [[Fred-104]], only the "big ships have them." Ships of the {{Class|Reverence|Cruiser|}}, the [[Covenant Supercruiser]], and the [[Assault Carrier]] were known to wield this weapon. Other large ship classes, such as the [[Covenant Supercarrier]], may have it as well. The CCS Class Cruiser has them too, albeit they have only 2 projectors, as shown in the above picture, located under the ships bow (The Head), and under its middle. [[Covenant Battleships]] boast 12 energy projectors, enough firepower to decimate any UNSC | According to [[Fred-104]], only the "big ships have them." Ships of the {{Class|Reverence|Cruiser|}}, the [[Covenant Supercruiser]], and the [[Assault Carrier]] were known to wield this weapon. Other large ship classes, such as the [[Covenant Supercarrier]], may have it as well. The CCS Class Cruiser has them too, albeit they have only 2 projectors, as shown in the above picture, located under the ships bow (The Head), and under its middle. [[Covenant Battleships]] boast 12 energy projectors, enough firepower to decimate any [[UNSC Fleet]].{{verify source}} | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*In the game, [[Halo Wars]], the [[Prophet of Regret]] can use what seems to be a smaller version of the energy projector as one of his special abilities. | *In the game, ''[[Halo Wars]]'', the [[Prophet of Regret]] can use what seems to be a smaller version of the energy projector as one of his special abilities. | ||
*The Weapon's beam has a similar appearance to the Particle Beam Rifle's Beam, and also has a similar purpose: To land a precise shot into critical areas of the enemy. | *The Weapon's beam has a similar appearance to the Particle Beam Rifle's Beam, and also has a similar purpose: To land a precise shot into critical areas of the enemy. | ||
*In [[Halo Wars]], the leader power Cleansing is the equivalent to the Energy Projectors in [[Halo 3]] | *In ''[[Halo Wars]]'', the leader power Cleansing is the equivalent to the Energy Projectors in ''[[Halo 3]]''. | ||
==See Also== | |||
*[[Glassing]] | |||
== References == | == References == | ||