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== Plasma Cannon in Combat == | == Plasma Cannon in Combat == | ||
[[Image:Turretoff.jpg|thumb|left|A Plasma Cannon being detached.|150px]] | [[Image:Turretoff.jpg|thumb|left|A Plasma Cannon being detached.|150px]] | ||
Since the operator is completely exposed, it is logical to kill the gunner, and not attempt to destroy the gun itself. The gunners are usually positioned low to the ground and as such can be difficult targets to hit. It's advised to attempt this from cover, since the sheer volume of fire the cannon can lay down is not to be underestimated. Once the operator is down a well placed grenade, or explosive should be used to put the cannon out of action temporarily (although fairly rare, another Grunt will operate the turret if the original gunner is killed). High ranking [[Brutes]] have also been seen using the turret in its dismounted state, | Since the operator is completely exposed, it is logical to kill the gunner, and not attempt to destroy the gun itself. The gunners are usually positioned low to the ground and as such can be difficult targets to hit. It's advised to attempt this from cover, since the sheer volume of fire the cannon can lay down is not to be underestimated. Once the operator is down a well placed grenade, or explosive should be used to put the cannon out of action temporarily (although fairly rare, another Grunt will operate the turret if the original gunner is killed). High ranking [[Brutes]] have also been seen using the turret in its dismounted state, usually a Brute Chieftain. In [[Halo 3]] Plasma Cannons are often mounted on [[Gravity Platform]]s, for a superior vantage point. Facing them in such situations, distance and/or firepower is key, and rushing such emplacements is not recommended on higher difficulties. | ||
On [[Legendary]] difficulty, they can be a serious threat to vehicles. By simply blowing the platform up with a well placed explosive can easily disable the gunner and other nearby occupants. | On [[Legendary]] difficulty, they can be a serious threat to vehicles. By simply blowing the platform up with a well placed explosive can easily disable the gunner and other nearby occupants. | ||