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The '''Type-42 Directed Energy Support Weapon''' ('''T-42 DESW''')<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions]]''', ''page 362''</ref> otherwise known as the '''Plasma Cannon''', is a manned automatic [[Class-1 directed energy cannon|Class-1]] [[plasma]] turret in use by the [[Covenant]]. Though frequently observed earlier in the [[Human-Covenant War]], the T-42 was later phased out of widespread use in favor of its newer manifestation, the [[Type-52 plasma cannon|Type-52 DESW]], due to the latter's better overall performance.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/plasma-cannon/7e7f4e70-db67-4477-9ee9-3956d2155fcc '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Plasma Cannon''] (defunct, backup link on [https://web.archive.org/web/20120424172353/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/detail/a/7e7f4e70-db67-4477-9ee9-3956d2155fcc Archive.org])</ref><ref name="vis">'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 140''</ref> | |||
The '''Type-42 Directed Energy Support Weapon'''<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions]]''', ''page 362''</ref> otherwise known as the '''Plasma Cannon''', is a manned automatic [[Class-1 directed energy cannon|Class-1]] [[plasma]] turret in use by the [[Covenant]]. Though frequently observed earlier in the [[Human-Covenant War]], the T-42 was later phased out of widespread use in favor of its newer manifestation, the [[Type-52 plasma cannon|Type-52 DESW]], due to the latter's better overall performance.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/plasma-cannon/7e7f4e70-db67-4477-9ee9-3956d2155fcc '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Plasma Cannon''] (defunct, backup link on [https://web.archive.org/web/20120424172353/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/detail/a/7e7f4e70-db67-4477-9ee9-3956d2155fcc Archive.org])</ref><ref name="vis">'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 140''</ref> | |||
== Operation == | == Operation == | ||
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On several missions, Gunner Grunts can sometimes be seen carrying a plasma turret over their shoulders as [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] do with the cut-down version of the M247 GPMG. The first time this is seen is on the mission ''[[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station]]'' when you get to [[Hangar A-02]]. This behavior can also be witnessed in [[Commons B-01]], and again by a Sangheili Ranger outside the station. On ''[[Outskirts]]'' and ''[[Metropolis]]'', Heavy Grunts are found manning plasma cannons in and around the tunnel, and on ''[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]'', two Gunners are deployed near the start of the level to take out the [[John-117|Master Chief]]. While on ''[[The Arbiter (level)|The Arbiter]]'', a [[Special Operations Unggoy]] is seen carrying a plasma turret over his shoulder, then deploying it and firing on the [[Heretics]]. This behavior is also mentioned in ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', at the beginning of the battle of the Core Room. | On several missions, Gunner Grunts can sometimes be seen carrying a plasma turret over their shoulders as [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] do with the cut-down version of the M247 GPMG. The first time this is seen is on the mission ''[[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station]]'' when you get to [[Hangar A-02]]. This behavior can also be witnessed in [[Commons B-01]], and again by a Sangheili Ranger outside the station. On ''[[Outskirts]]'' and ''[[Metropolis]]'', Heavy Grunts are found manning plasma cannons in and around the tunnel, and on ''[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]'', two Gunners are deployed near the start of the level to take out the [[John-117|Master Chief]]. While on ''[[The Arbiter (level)|The Arbiter]]'', a [[Special Operations Unggoy]] is seen carrying a plasma turret over his shoulder, then deploying it and firing on the [[Heretics]]. This behavior is also mentioned in ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', at the beginning of the battle of the Core Room. | ||
==Trivia== | == Trivia == | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}} | {{Linkbox|gallery=yes}} | ||
*In early builds of ''[[Halo 3]]'', the ''Halo 2''-era Plasma Turret was used as a placeholder before the Halo 3-era Plasma Turret was finalized into the game.<ref>'''[[Halo 3 ViDoc: Et Tu, Brute?]]'''</ref> | * In early builds of ''[[Halo 3]]'', the ''Halo 2''-era Plasma Turret was used as a placeholder before the Halo 3-era Plasma Turret was finalized into the game.<ref>'''[[Halo 3 ViDoc: Et Tu, Brute?]]'''</ref> | ||
*During the ''[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]]'', the T52 DESW featured in the game was erroneously labeled as "Type-42 Directed Energy Support Weapon" in [[Bungie.net]] game stats reports. This was not fixed for the final game. | * During the ''[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]]'', the T52 DESW featured in the game was erroneously labeled as "Type-42 Directed Energy Support Weapon" in [[Bungie.net]] game stats reports. This was not fixed for the final game. | ||
==Gallery== | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H2 - T42 DESW front.png|Forward view of the Type-42 Directed Energy Support Weapon. | File:H2 - T42 DESW front.png|Forward view of the Type-42 Directed Energy Support Weapon. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | == List of appearances == | ||
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}} | * ''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' | * ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'' | * ''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'' | ||
**''[[Palace Hotel (short story)|Palace Hotel]]'' | ** ''[[Palace Hotel (short story)|Palace Hotel]]'' {{C|Formal designation revealed}} | ||
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | * ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
==See also== | == See also == | ||
*[[Type-52 plasma cannon]] | * [[Type-52 plasma cannon]] | ||
*[[Shade]] | * [[Type-58 plasma cannon]] | ||
* [[Shade]] | |||
{{Covenant Weapons}} | {{Covenant Weapons}} | ||
[[Category:Covenant Weapons]] | [[Category:Covenant Weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Plasma weapons]] | [[Category:Plasma weapons]] | ||