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The ammunition it uses is tubes of radioactive incendiary gel<ref name="multiple" />, very similar to those fired by the standard Fuel Rod Gun. the gel can be fired in globs, as seen in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]], which detonate on impact and have an arcing trajectory. The weapon can also fire the gel in a 'beam', as seen in Halo 2 and 3. It is presumed that the weapon itself can switch between these two modes by the [[Mgalekgolo]] using it. However, before firing, the weapon must be charged up. This "charge" makes it very obvious that the Hunter is attempting to shoot an enemy, and it also makes it fairly easy to dodge the cannon's blast for players in the Halo trilogy. | The ammunition it uses is tubes of radioactive incendiary gel<ref name="multiple" />, very similar to those fired by the standard Fuel Rod Gun. the gel can be fired in globs, as seen in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] and occasionaly on [[Halo 3: ODST]], which detonate on impact and have an arcing trajectory. The weapon can also fire the gel in a 'beam', as seen in Halo 2 and 3. It is presumed that the weapon itself can switch between these two modes by the [[Mgalekgolo]] using it. However, before firing, the weapon must be charged up. This "charge" makes it very obvious that the Hunter is attempting to shoot an enemy, and it also makes it fairly easy to dodge the cannon's blast for players in the Halo trilogy. | ||
In terms of gameplay, the Assault Cannon has changed in each version of Halo, in terms of operation and aesthetics, mostly to balance out the gameplay with other weapons. It is unknown how the Hunters make the beam fire, there may be a trigger inside the gun that they pull to fire the weapon or some type of neural link. | In terms of gameplay, the Assault Cannon has changed in each version of Halo, in terms of operation and aesthetics, mostly to balance out the gameplay with other weapons. It is unknown how the Hunters make the beam fire, there may be a trigger inside the gun that they pull to fire the weapon or some type of neural link. | ||