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[[File:H3 Wraith.jpg|right|thumb|125px|A plasma mortar is mounted on the top of the [[Type-25 Wraith|Wraith.]]]]
[[File:H3 Wraith.jpg|right|thumb|250px|A plasma mortar is mounted on the top of the [[Type-25 Wraith|Wraith.]]]]
The '''Plasma Mortar''' is the primary weapon of the [[Wraith]], and also of the [[Covenant Artillery]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]'''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', level ''[[Outskirts]]''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', ''[[E3]] Demo''</ref>
The '''plasma mortar''' is a [[Plasma weaponry|plasma-based]] [[Covenant]] artillery weapon.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]'''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', level ''[[Outskirts]]''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', ''[[E3]] Demo''</ref>


==Introduction==
==Introduction==
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The Wraith is essentially a mobile plasma mortar. In ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', that was the sole purpose of the Wraith, lacking any other weapon systems. In ''Halo 2'', the Wraith was armed with two plasma cannons for protection. In ''Halo 3'', the Wraith was turned into an all-out tank with its own gunner seat.
The Wraith is essentially a mobile plasma mortar. In ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', that was the sole purpose of the Wraith, lacking any other weapon systems. In ''Halo 2'', the Wraith was armed with two plasma cannons for protection. In ''Halo 3'', the Wraith was turned into an all-out tank with its own gunner seat.


===Covenant Artillery===
===Covenant artillery===
{{Main|Covenant Artillery}}
{{Main|Covenant Artillery}}
A giant stationary plasma mortar was seen destroying buildings in the [[Halo 2]] [[Halo 2 E3 Demo|E3 Demo video]]. [[Sergeant]] [[Banks]] called in an airstrike and a group of [[C709 Longsword-class Starfighter|Longsword]] fighters flew in and destroyed it.
A giant stationary plasma mortar was seen destroying buildings in the [[Halo 2]] [[Halo 2 E3 Demo|E3 Demo video]]. [[Sergeant]] [[Banks]] called in an airstrike and a group of [[C709 Longsword-class Starfighter|Longsword]] fighters flew in and destroyed it.
Several smaller plasma mortars can be seen on the beaches of New Mombasa in the Halo 2, but they are never seen firing.
Several smaller plasma mortars can be seen on the beaches of New Mombasa in the Halo 2, but they are never seen firing.


===Light Plasma Mortar===
===Light plasma mortar===
{{Main|Light Plasma Mortar}}
{{Main|Light plasma mortar}}
The Light Plasma Mortar is a smaller, less powerful variant of the Wraith's plasma mortar. It is equipped on the [[Revenant (vehicle)|Revenant]] and makes its only appearance in [[Halo: Reach]].
The Light Plasma Mortar is a smaller, less powerful variant of the Wraith's plasma mortar. It is equipped on the [[Type-48 Light Assault Gun Carriage|Revenant]] and makes its only appearance in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.


===UNSC===
===UNSC===
{{Main|M-145D Rhino}}
The [[United Nations Space Command]] also used a type of plasma mortar, but it was in prototype form upon [[Rhinos]] which were used in at least 2531. Five of these were used by [[Ellen Anders|Professor Ellen Anders]] to collapse a Covenant energy shield and reveal a [[Type-47 Ultra Heavy Assault Platform|Super Scarab]], a Covenant superweapon, during the [[First Battle of Arcadia]].
The [[United Nations Space Command]] also used a type of plasma mortar, but it was in prototype form upon [[Rhinos]] which were used in at least 2531. Five of these were used by [[Ellen Anders|Professor Ellen Anders]] to collapse a Covenant energy shield and reveal a [[Type-47 Ultra Heavy Assault Platform|Super Scarab]], a Covenant superweapon, during the [[First Battle of Arcadia]].


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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
*Plasma mortars may have been inspired by the Plasma Bugs in the film adaptation of ''Starship Troopers''.
*Plasma mortars may have been inspired by the Plasma Bugs in the film adaptation of ''[[Wikipedia:Starship Troopers (film)|Starship Troopers]]''.
*As it is not a conventional artillery round, but a ball of ionized gasses contained in a magnetic envelope, traditional ballistics do not govern the mortar's arc. Most likely, the trajectory and speed of the 'projectile' can be controlled by the Wraith pilot, and the arcing path is the default setting for the mortar. Alternatively, the ball of plasma may be partly composed of burning fluid or other material.
*In the ''Halo 3'' [[Starry night]] trailer, plasma mortar bolts move faster than normal.
*In the ''Halo 3'' [[Starry night]] trailer, plasma mortar bolts move faster than normal.
*During the level [[Quarantine Zone (Level)|Quarantine Zone]] in ''[[Halo 2]]'', several large plasma mortars can be seen firing opposite a couple of [[Sentinel Constructor Factory|Sentinel Factory platforms]], one plunging down, but it's never confirmed if these are from stationary plasma mortar cannons, or otherwise. However, due to the area containing the two Wraiths fighting Enforcers, and its close proximity with the destroyed remains of the factory, it is likely that they are the Wraiths' Plasma Mortars. It is even possible to see those same Wraiths fire at the remains of the factory, when the player destroys the Enforcers before the Wraiths are immobilized.
*During the level [[Quarantine Zone (level)|Quarantine Zone]] in ''[[Halo 2]]'', several large plasma mortars can be seen firing opposite a couple of [[Sentinel Constructor Factory|Sentinel Factory platforms]], one plunging down, but it's never confirmed if these are from stationary plasma mortar cannons, or otherwise. However, due to the area containing the two Wraiths fighting Enforcers, and its close proximity with the destroyed remains of the factory, it is likely that they are the Wraiths' Plasma Mortars. It is even possible to see those same Wraiths fire at the remains of the factory, when the player destroys the Enforcers before the Wraiths are immobilized.


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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