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A ''' | A '''M9109 ASW/AC 50mm MLA'''<ref>'''[[Halo: reach]]''' - ''Game Manual''</ref>, also known as the '''Point Defence Guns'' is a [[United Nations Space Command]] starship-mounted weapon that fires 50mm high-explosive projectiles.<ref name="Flood215">'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 215''</ref> | ||
==Design details== | ==Design details== | ||
===Functionality=== | ===Functionality=== | ||
The | The M9109 functions much like the [[wikipedia:CIWS|CIWS]] designs created during the 20th Century, firing 50mm projectiles. Unlike [[Archer missiles]] and the [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC]] weapon systems mounted on capital ships, the Point-Defense Guns are ''not'' used to engage Covenant capital ships, instead meant to intercept smaller threats like [[Seraph]] fighters<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 272''</ref> or boarding craft to prevent (or at least lessen) the damage inflicted to a warship. | ||
Because [[human]] operators lack the reflexive responses necessary to operate the point-defense guns to maximum effect, the autocannons are computer controlled and, if an AI is available, control is diverted to it. "Smart" AI's seem better able to operate the Point-Defense Guns than standard computers and and also lesser "dumb" AI's.<ref name="nav"/> | Because [[human]] operators lack the reflexive responses necessary to operate the point-defense guns to maximum effect, the autocannons are computer controlled and, if an AI is available, control is diverted to it. "Smart" AI's seem better able to operate the Point-Defense Guns than standard computers and and also lesser "dumb" AI's.<ref name="nav"/> | ||
===Operational history=== | ===Operational history=== | ||
During the human occupation of [[Installation 04]], the ODSTs that recaptured and secured the wreckage of the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} from the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] managed to scavenge<ref>'''Halo: The Flood''', ''page 137''</ref> several dual barreled<ref name="Flood215"/> 50mm turrets. The ODSTs utilised the scavenged defense weapons and used them as anti-air defensive emplacements at [[Alpha Base (Installation 04)|Alpha Base]]. | During the human occupation of [[Installation 04]], the ODSTs that recaptured and secured the wreckage of the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} from the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] managed to scavenge<ref>'''Halo: The Flood''', ''page 137''</ref> several dual barreled<ref name="Flood215"/> 50mm turrets. The ODSTs utilised the scavenged defense weapons and used them as anti-air defensive emplacements at [[Alpha Base (Installation 04)|Alpha Base]]. The [[GA-TL1 Longsword Interceptor]] is also equipped with these turrets, used in an air-to-surface combat capacity during tactical strikes.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''' - ''Game Manual''</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 21:17, October 30, 2010
A M9109 ASW/AC 50mm MLA'[1], also known as the Point Defence Guns is a United Nations Space Command starship-mounted weapon that fires 50mm high-explosive projectiles.[2]
Design details
Functionality
The M9109 functions much like the CIWS designs created during the 20th Century, firing 50mm projectiles. Unlike Archer missiles and the MAC weapon systems mounted on capital ships, the Point-Defense Guns are not used to engage Covenant capital ships, instead meant to intercept smaller threats like Seraph fighters[3] or boarding craft to prevent (or at least lessen) the damage inflicted to a warship.
Because human operators lack the reflexive responses necessary to operate the point-defense guns to maximum effect, the autocannons are computer controlled and, if an AI is available, control is diverted to it. "Smart" AI's seem better able to operate the Point-Defense Guns than standard computers and and also lesser "dumb" AI's.[4]
Operational history
During the human occupation of Installation 04, the ODSTs that recaptured and secured the wreckage of the UNSC Pillar of Autumn from the Covenant managed to scavenge[5] several dual barreled[2] 50mm turrets. The ODSTs utilised the scavenged defense weapons and used them as anti-air defensive emplacements at Alpha Base. The GA-TL1 Longsword Interceptor is also equipped with these turrets, used in an air-to-surface combat capacity during tactical strikes.[6]
Gallery
A Halcyon-class cruiser defending itself form the Covenant boarding crafts using its point defense guns.
- UNSC Savannah.jpg
The UNSC Savannah using its point-defense guns against the Ardent Prayer in Operation: UPPERCUT.
Sources
- ^ Halo: reach - Game Manual
- ^ a b Halo: The Flood, page 215
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 272
- ^ Halo: The Flood, page 137
- ^ Halo: Reach - Game Manual
