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'''Shade''' is a common name given to the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]]'s stationary gun turrets.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''Bungie.net game stats''</ref> These weapons platforms vary in shape and role, | '''Shade''' is a common name given to the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]]'s stationary gun turrets.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''Bungie.net game stats''</ref><ref name="vis">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 171''</ref> These weapons platforms vary in shape and role, but are similar enough to be grouped into the same category. Specifically designated types of Shade include the [[Type-26 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun|Type-26]], [[Type-27 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun|Type-27]], [[Type-29 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun|Type-29]] Anti-Infantry Stationary Guns.<ref name="vis"/> | ||
==Design details and operation== | ==Design details and operation== | ||
The Shade is a Covenant stationary gun, commonly operated by [[Unggoy]]. The Shade offers a wide field of fire and a 360-degree traversal mount. The Covenant use the Shade's field of fire to their advantage and place them at strategic points where they can do the most damage. Though most of the Shade models fill an anti-infantry role, anti-vehicle and anti-air variants of the Shade also exist. | The Shade is a Covenant stationary gun, commonly operated by [[Unggoy]]. The Shade offers a wide field of fire and a 360-degree traversal mount. The Covenant use the Shade's field of fire to their advantage and place them at strategic points where they can do the most damage. Though most of the Shade models fill an anti-infantry role, anti-vehicle and anti-air variants of the Shade also exist. | ||
Anti-infantry Shade guns fire bolts of slow moving, high powered plasma encased in magnetic fields. The accuracy of a Shade's weapon is fairly low, as the bolts of plasma fired can hit anywhere within the aiming reticle. The anti-infantry Shade is effective against most infantry. However, due to their high intelligence, [[Sangheili]] will often find cover and escape the Shade's range of fire. On this same note, the bolts fired lack the required punch to damage [[Mgalekgolo]], whose armor and combat shield can withstand most Covenant and UNSC small firearms, causing the plasma bolts to have little to no effect on them. It has shown good defense against light vehicles such as the [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghost]], and in desperate situations, can serve as anti-aircraft defense, requiring only a few direct hits to destroy a [[Banshee]]. | Anti-infantry Shade guns fire bolts of slow moving, high powered plasma encased in magnetic fields. The accuracy of a Shade's weapon is fairly low, as the bolts of plasma fired can hit anywhere within the aiming reticle. The anti-infantry Shade is effective against most infantry. However, due to their high intelligence, [[Sangheili]] will often find cover and escape the Shade's range of fire. On this same note, the bolts fired lack the required punch to damage [[Mgalekgolo]], whose armor and combat shield can withstand most Covenant and UNSC small firearms, causing the plasma bolts to have little to no effect on them. It has shown good defense against light vehicles such as the [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghost]], and in desperate situations, can serve as anti-aircraft defense, requiring only a few direct hits to destroy a [[Banshee]]. | ||
As with its recognizable [[M41 LAAG|human counterpart]], the anti-infantry Shade is very effective against both enemy ground forces and light vehicles. Some of its advantages over its human counterpart are that the plasma bolts are accurate and effective at longer distances and it is easier to see where shots are actually going than it is with the M41's rounds, although this might also effect the ability of the target to dodge them. | As with its recognizable [[M41 LAAG|human counterpart]], the anti-infantry Shade is very effective against both enemy ground forces and light vehicles. Some of its advantages over its human counterpart are that the plasma bolts are accurate and effective at longer distances and it is easier to see where shots are actually going than it is with the M41's rounds, although this might also effect the ability of the target to dodge them. As a disadvantage, the operator will be exposed to enemy fire. While it is useful against enemies in light vehicles, this is not a weapon of choice when facing an enemy armored vehicle. Also, as is the case with the M41, the gunner is unprotected from the rear. | ||
As a disadvantage, the | |||
==Models== | ==Models== | ||
===Type-26 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun=== | ===Type-26 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun=== | ||
{{Main|Type-26 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun}} | {{Main|Type-26 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun}} | ||
The Type-26 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun is the most widely used version of the Shade turret, and is generally regarded as the most effective one. This is in no small part due to its versatility; the components of the Type-26 Shade are interchangeable, allowing for different weapon configurations to suit a variety of roles, including anti-armor fuel rods or more powerful plasma bolts and additional energy shielding for anti-air defense.<ref name="vis"/> | |||
The Type-26 ASG is made up of a main turret component, which rests on a circular anti-gravity cradle which allows for 360-degree movement. Though several different configurations of the gun have appeared, the chassis of the basic version offers little protection for the gunner other than two flaps of armor on the side flanks.<ref>'''Halo: Reach'''</ref> A heavier armored version of the weapon also exists; this variant provides excellent front and side protection for the gunner. The heavy variant was first observed during the [[Battle of Earth]].<ref>'''Halo 3'''</ref> One iteration of the latter variant lacks a plate of armor in the top middle, in between its guns, exposing the operator to enemy snipers. This variant also appears to rotate somewhat quicker.<ref>'''Halo 3: ODST'''</ref> | |||
===Type-27 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun=== | ===Type-27 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun=== | ||
{{Main|Type-27 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun}} | {{Main|Type-27 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun}} | ||
The | The Type-27 ASG is one of the rarer variants of the Shade turret. Like the other variants, it is made up of a turret component resting on an anti-gravity mount. The T-27 variant is equipped with a frontal energy shield to protect the gunner. It is lighter in design than the other variants and thus far more portable.<ref name="vis"/> It fires red plasma bolts similar to the [[heavy plasma cannon]] of the [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantom]].<ref name="h2">'''Halo 2'''</ref> | ||
The | The Type-27 Shade saw use by the [[Prophet of Regret]]'s occupation forces deployed from the ''[[Solemn Penance]]'' to [[New Mombasa]] and [[Installation 05]] in [[2552]].<ref name="h2"/> | ||
===Type-29 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun=== | ===Type-29 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun=== | ||
{{Main|Type-29 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun}} | {{Main|Type-29 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun}} | ||
The Shade | The Type-29 Shade consists of a sturdy base of three legs and a floating, mobile, turret-like seat with control systems for its plasma cannon. It fires three rounds of slow, purple plasma bolts at once, and has very limited precision and a medium rate of fire. It provides greater mobility than some of the other variants, at the expense of protection.<ref name="vis"/> | ||
== | ==In-game== | ||
===Campaign=== | The Shade was first seen in the E3 demo atop a [[Spectre]] and made its first gameplay appearance in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''<nowiki />'s level, [[The Truth and Reconciliation]]. The campaign version of the gun is almost twice as fast as the multiplayer version. | ||
In ''Halo 3'', the Shade's aiming reticule was similar to a [[Needler]]'s, except with a circle of lines at the center. The Shade was in multiplayer only in ''[[Halo 3 Epsilon]]'', as it was removed from the final version, even in [[Forge]]. Shades were lated made available, free of modding, on some Forge maps. | |||
Neither the [[Power Drain]] nor an overcharged [[Plasma Pistol]] shot can disable the Shade's firing mechanisms, though either of these will temporarily disable its ability to rotate, this applies to all EMP weapons. | |||
The Shade makes an appearance in ''[[Halo Wars]]'' and is identical to the Type-29 Shade from ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. Anti-air and anti-vehicle variants of the Type-26 Shade are also introduced in ''Halo: Reach''. | |||
===Campaign tactics=== | |||
*Heavy weapons, vehicles or grenades are perfect to destroy Shades. | *Heavy weapons, vehicles or grenades are perfect to destroy Shades. | ||
*In ''Halo Combat Evolved'', if you get close to a Shade and try to push it, the operator can turn the turret and splatter you with the gun. | *In ''Halo Combat Evolved'', if you get close to a Shade and try to push it, the operator can turn the turret and splatter you with the gun. | ||
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*In ''Halo: Reach'', enemies on Legendary can fire the Shade turret at an extreme rate. | *In ''Halo: Reach'', enemies on Legendary can fire the Shade turret at an extreme rate. | ||
*In ''Halo: Reach'', if the player get close to the turret, the operator will jump out of it. | *In ''Halo: Reach'', if the player get close to the turret, the operator will jump out of it. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:Type26 ASG.png|The heavy version of the Type-26 Shade. | ||
File:T26 ASG.png|The light variant of the T-26 Shade. | |||
File: | File:AA Shade.png|The anti-air variant of the T-26 Shade. | ||
File: | File:Fuel rod Shade.png|The fuel rod variant of the T-26 Shade. | ||
File: | File:Halo3shadeshot.jpg|A close up of a Type-26 Shade's plasma bolt in mid-flight. | ||
File:John plasma turret.png|John-117 manning a Type-27 Shade. | |||
File: | File:Shielded Plasma Turret-transparent.png|A render of the Type-27 Shade. | ||
File: | File:HCE Shade.png|A Type-29 Shade. | ||
File: | File:Shade-shot.jpg|Type-29 Shade plasma bolts in mid-flight. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||