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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
===2531-era model=== | ===2531-era model=== | ||
This version of the base turret was in use by at least [[2531]]. It was used by the forces of the UNSC ''Spirit of Fire'' in the battles of [[Harvest]], [[Arcadia]] and the [[Etran Harborage]], wherein it was deployed in the "pod" [[Firebase]]s deployed by [[D20 Heron]]s. | This version of the base turret was in use by at least [[2531]]. It was used by the forces of the UNSC ''Spirit of Fire'' in the battles of [[Harvest]], [[Arcadia]] and the [[Etran Harborage]], wherein it was deployed in the "pod" [[Firebase]]s deployed by [[D20 Heron]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|HW}} These turrets were assembled in the underground section of the firebase before being deployed into one of the four available slots. Ammunition is stored under the turret, providing a steady supply for the weapon mounted on its 360-degree traversal mount. When a 2531-model base turret sustains too much damage, the structure explodes, but the turret slot remains intact, allowing the base to assemble and deploy another base turret.{{Ref/Reuse|cs}} These turrets were also employed by [[Unidentified insurrectionist group|unidentified]] [[Insurrectionist]] forces on Arcadia and Harvest. These turrets operated similarly to the light UNSC model, but possess maroon-colored plates over the UNSC green and have much weaker armor.<ref name="HW">'''[[Halo Wars]]'''</ref> | ||
Base turrets are also equipped on starships. The {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} features at least 15 base turrets on its hull, though their use is limited to repelling boarders rather than naval engagement.<ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign level ''[[Cleansing]]''</ref> At least one of a weaker variant was mounted within the ''[[Pilgrims' Pride]]'', and was destroyed by Spartan-IV [[Anthony Madsen]] during the skirmish onboard.<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''Issue #4''</ref> | Base turrets are also equipped on starships. The {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} features at least 15 base turrets on its hull, though their use is limited to repelling boarders rather than naval engagement.<ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign level ''[[Cleansing]]''</ref> At least one of a weaker variant was mounted within the ''[[Pilgrims' Pride]]'', and was destroyed by Spartan-IV [[Anthony Madsen]] during the skirmish onboard.<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''Issue #4''</ref> | ||
Three versions of this base turret are fielded, each of which has progressively heavier armor and armament. The light model features only one M202, whereas the medium variant mounts two M202s, and the heavy variant has four [[M41 Vulcan]]s. | Three versions of this base turret are fielded, each of which has progressively heavier armor and armament. The light model features only one M202, whereas the medium variant mounts two M202s, and the heavy variant has four [[M41 Vulcan]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|cs}} | ||
====Upgrades==== | ====Upgrades==== | ||
In addition to the turret's machine guns, a base turret could be equipped with additional armament. Their use is mutually exclusive, however, as there is insufficient space to mount more than one system on any given turret. | In addition to the turret's machine guns, a base turret could be equipped with additional armament. Their use is mutually exclusive, however, as there is insufficient space to mount more than one system on any given turret.{{Ref/Reuse|HW}} | ||
*'''Anti-infantry''' - A [[KG Mark 34 flame mortar]] is outfitted on the left side of a base turret for launching a ball of flame onto attacking infantry. | *'''Anti-infantry''' - A [[KG Mark 34 flame mortar]] is outfitted on the left side of a base turret for launching a ball of flame onto attacking infantry.{{Ref/Reuse|HW}} | ||
*'''Anti-armor''' - A pair of [[M66 light railgun]]s is outfitted on both side of a base turret for firing high-density ferrous projectiles to penetrate armor at extreme range. | *'''Anti-armor''' - A pair of [[M66 light railgun]]s is outfitted on both side of a base turret for firing high-density ferrous projectiles to penetrate armor at extreme range.{{Ref/Reuse|HW}} | ||
*'''Anti-air''' - Two [[Anaconda surface-to-air missile]] launchers are installed on both sides of a base turret to repel attacking aircraft. | *'''Anti-air''' - Two [[Anaconda surface-to-air missile]] launchers are installed on both sides of a base turret to repel attacking aircraft.{{Ref/Reuse|HW}} | ||
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