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The energy projector was first encountered during the [[Second Battle of Harvest]], where it was used by a [[Covenant super-destroyer]]. It was more frequently seen in later years, such as during the [[Harvest]] [[Harvest Campaign|campaign]] and [[Operation: TORPEDO]]. Throughout the course of the [[Fall of Reach|Covenant invasion of Reach]], the population centres suffered tremendous structural damage due to the Covenant's glassing of the planet.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', campaign level ''[[New Alexandria]]''</ref> Similarly, several frigates fell prey to the energy projectors during the engagement.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Tip of the Spear]]''</ref>

In a bid to kill [[John-117]], the ''[[Solemn Penance]]'' used an energy projector to destroy the [[Prophet of Regret]]'s temple after his assassination by the SPARTAN on [[Installation 05]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Regret (level)|Regret]]''</ref> In the [[Battle of Earth]], the city of [[Voi]] was glassed by the [[Fleet of Retribution]] to stop a [[The Flood|Flood]] infestation.<ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[Floodgate]]''</ref> According to Lord Hood, half of the African continent was glassed shortly after, though it was almost certainly an exaggeration given the lack of damage when Voi is later seen<ref>'''Halo 3'''. campaign level ''[[Halo (Halo 3 level)|Halo]]''</ref> and his distaste for Elites.

In a bid to kill [[John-117]], the ''[[Solemn Penance]]'' used an energy projector to destroy the [[Prophet of Regret]]'s temple after his assassination by the SPARTAN on [[Installation 05]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Regret (level)|Regret]]''</ref> In the [[Battle of Earth]], the city of [[Voi]] was glassed by the [[Fleet of Retribution]] to stop a [[The Flood|Flood]] infestation.<ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[Floodgate]]''</ref> According to Lord Hood, half of the African continent was glassed shortly after, though it was almost certainly an exaggeration given the lack of damage when Voi is later seen<ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[Halo (Halo 3 level)|Halo]]''</ref> and his distaste for Elites.

===Operation===

The weapon fires a thin beam of highly energetic particles, or plasma. It typically requires a brief charging period, during which a visible maelstrom of plasma appears around the emitter. The beam has an effective range of over 100,000 kilometers. The beam varies in color, possibly according to power output, but it generally appears as a silver-white color, similar to the scintillation effect that is seen when a Covenant ship's energy shields are hit. Beams in the red, purple, orange and blue spectra have also been observed.

The energy projector's long range allows a ship armed with such weapons to 'snipe' targets during ship-to-ship combat. The weapon has been observed to gut UNSC ships from stem to stern, as happened to the [[~~uNSC~~ frigate|frigate]] {{UNSCship|Gettysburg}} over Reach.<ref name="for"/><ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]'''</ref>

The energy projector's long range allows a ship armed with such weapons to 'snipe' targets during ship-to-ship combat. The weapon has been observed to gut UNSC ships from stem to stern, as happened to the [[UNSC frigate|frigate]] {{UNSCship|Gettysburg}} over Reach.<ref name="for"/><ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]'''</ref>

===Effects===

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===Distribution===

According to [[Frederic-104]], "Only the big ships have them." [[reverence-class cruiser|''Reverence''-class cruisers]], [[Covenant supercruiser|supercruisers]], [[Covenant assault carrier|assault carriers]], [[Covenant supercarrier|supercarriers]], [[CPV-class heavy destroyer]] and [[CCS-class battlecruiser|''CCS''-class battlecruisers]] are known to be equipped with energy projectors. ~~Carriers~~ are armed with one energy projector underneath the bow, one on their dorsal sides, and one near the [[gravity lift]]. ''CCS''-class battlecruisers feature one under the bow and one on the underside of the gravity lift platform.

According to [[Frederic-104]], "Only the big ships have them." [[reverence-class cruiser|''Reverence''-class cruisers]], [[Covenant supercruiser|supercruisers]], [[Covenant assault carrier|assault carriers]], [[Covenant supercarrier|supercarriers]], [[CPV-class heavy destroyer]] and [[CCS-class battlecruiser|''CCS''-class battlecruisers]] are known to be equipped with energy projectors. Assault carriers are armed with one energy projector underneath the bow, one on their dorsal sides, and one near the [[gravity lift]]. ''CCS''-class battlecruisers feature one under the bow and one on the underside of the gravity lift platform.

~~{{Conjecture}}~~

Although it is never seen, it is more than likely that most if not all of Covenant warships have energy projectors. As seen on Covenant cruisers and carriers, the gravity platform doubles as a firing port for their energy projectors. By that logic, potentially any ship with an gravity lift could be armed with one.

~~It is also unknown whether the power of an energy projector is determined by the size of the ship's reactor, the size of the actual projector, or a combination of both.~~

~~{{Conjecture end}}~~

==''Halo Wars''==

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 The energy projector was first encountered during the [[Second Battle of Harvest]], where it was used by a [[Covenant super-destroyer]]. It was more frequently seen in later years, such as during the [[Harvest]] [[Harvest Campaign|campaign]] and [[Operation: TORPEDO]]. Throughout the course of the [[Fall of Reach|Covenant invasion of Reach]], the population centres suffered tremendous structural damage due to the Covenant's glassing of the planet.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', campaign level ''[[New Alexandria]]''</ref> Similarly, several frigates fell prey to the energy projectors during the engagement.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Tip of the Spear]]''</ref>
-In a bid to kill [[John-117]], the ''[[Solemn Penance]]'' used an energy projector to destroy the [[Prophet of Regret]]'s temple after his assassination by the SPARTAN on [[Installation 05]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Regret (level)|Regret]]''</ref> In the [[Battle of Earth]], the city of [[Voi]] was glassed by the [[Fleet of Retribution]] to stop a [[The Flood|Flood]] infestation.<ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[Floodgate]]''</ref> According to Lord Hood, half of the African continent was glassed shortly after, though it was almost certainly an exaggeration given the lack of damage when Voi is later seen<ref>'''Halo 3'''. campaign level ''[[Halo (Halo 3 level)|Halo]]''</ref> and his distaste for Elites.
+In a bid to kill [[John-117]], the ''[[Solemn Penance]]'' used an energy projector to destroy the [[Prophet of Regret]]'s temple after his assassination by the SPARTAN on [[Installation 05]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Regret (level)|Regret]]''</ref> In the [[Battle of Earth]], the city of [[Voi]] was glassed by the [[Fleet of Retribution]] to stop a [[The Flood|Flood]] infestation.<ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[Floodgate]]''</ref> According to Lord Hood, half of the African continent was glassed shortly after, though it was almost certainly an exaggeration given the lack of damage when Voi is later seen<ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[Halo (Halo 3 level)|Halo]]''</ref> and his distaste for Elites.
 ===Operation===
 The weapon fires a thin beam of highly energetic particles, or plasma. It typically requires a brief charging period, during which a visible maelstrom of plasma appears around the emitter. The beam has an effective range of over 100,000 kilometers. The beam varies in color, possibly according to power output, but it generally appears as a silver-white color,  similar to the scintillation effect that is seen when a Covenant ship's energy shields are hit. Beams in the red, purple, orange and blue spectra have also been observed.
-The energy projector's long range allows a ship armed with such weapons to 'snipe' targets during ship-to-ship combat. The weapon has been observed to gut UNSC ships from stem to stern, as happened to the [[uNSC frigate|frigate]] {{UNSCship|Gettysburg}} over Reach.<ref name="for"/><ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]'''</ref>
+The energy projector's long range allows a ship armed with such weapons to 'snipe' targets during ship-to-ship combat. The weapon has been observed to gut UNSC ships from stem to stern, as happened to the [[UNSC frigate|frigate]] {{UNSCship|Gettysburg}} over Reach.<ref name="for"/><ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]'''</ref>
 ===Effects===
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 ===Distribution===
-According to [[Frederic-104]], "Only the big ships have them." [[reverence-class cruiser|''Reverence''-class cruisers]], [[Covenant supercruiser|supercruisers]], [[Covenant assault carrier|assault carriers]], [[Covenant supercarrier|supercarriers]], [[CPV-class heavy destroyer]] and [[CCS-class battlecruiser|''CCS''-class battlecruisers]] are known to be equipped with energy projectors. Carriers are armed with one energy projector underneath the bow, one on their dorsal sides, and one near the [[gravity lift]]. ''CCS''-class battlecruisers feature one under the bow and one on the underside of the gravity lift platform.
+According to [[Frederic-104]], "Only the big ships have them." [[reverence-class cruiser|''Reverence''-class cruisers]], [[Covenant supercruiser|supercruisers]], [[Covenant assault carrier|assault carriers]], [[Covenant supercarrier|supercarriers]], [[CPV-class heavy destroyer]] and [[CCS-class battlecruiser|''CCS''-class battlecruisers]] are known to be equipped with energy projectors. Assault carriers are armed with one energy projector underneath the bow, one on their dorsal sides, and one near the [[gravity lift]]. ''CCS''-class battlecruisers feature one under the bow and one on the underside of the gravity lift platform.
-{{Conjecture}}
-Although it is never seen, it is more than likely that most if not all of Covenant warships have energy projectors. As seen on Covenant cruisers and carriers, the gravity platform doubles as a firing port for their energy projectors. By that logic, potentially any ship with an gravity lift could be armed with one.
-It is also unknown whether the power of an energy projector is determined by the size of the ship's reactor, the size of the actual projector, or a combination of both.
-{{Conjecture end}}
 ==''Halo Wars''==