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===Effects=== | ===Effects=== | ||
Against UNSC vessels, the weapon is able to pierce dozens of centimeters of [[Titanium-A armor | Against UNSC vessels, the weapon is able to pierce dozens of centimeters of [[Titanium-A armor]] with comparative ease, rendering any form of physical defense useless. A single hit can potentially disable or destroy vital systems, such as the [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]] or engines, as seen during the [[Battle of Earth]] when a single pulse from an [[Covenant assault carrier|assault carrier's]] dorsal energy projector crippled a {{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}}. If an energy projector strikes in a critical area, such as the reactors of a ship, it could destroy the ship instantly. | ||
The beam is functionally similar to the infantry-issued [[Type-50 | The beam is functionally similar to the infantry-issued [[Type-50 particle beam rifle]], albeit on a vastly larger scale. It is also speculated that the beam can be focused to varying degrees. In space, the beam can be focused to a smaller, more concentrated, and thus more powerful beam generally used to decimate enemy fleets from afar. It also seems to drain all or most of the energy in a Covenant ship for a brief period, unless the ship is big enough to supply the power without too much of a drain. | ||
When used for "glassing" a planet, the energy projector causes near-total atmospheric and biospheric destruction. The beam vitrifies the soil, converting massive swaths of terrain into molten glass, and causes massive atmospheric disruption. The climate of the planet is drastically altered, sometimes permanently; Harvest's global temperature dropped after being glassed, sending the planet into an "ice age." | When used for "glassing" a planet, the energy projector causes near-total atmospheric and biospheric destruction. The beam vitrifies the soil, converting massive swaths of terrain into molten glass, and causes massive atmospheric disruption. The climate of the planet is drastically altered, sometimes permanently; Harvest's global temperature dropped after being glassed, sending the planet into an "ice age." | ||
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Covenant [[CRS-class light cruiser]]s carry their own ventral beam weapons - most likely smaller, less powerful versions of the energy projectors used by their larger cousins. This weapon charges up like an energy projector, but glows green. In 2557, a Covenant light cruiser orbiting [[Requiem]] attempted to destroy the ''[[Forward Unto Dawn]]'' using its ventral energy weapon, but was stopped when John-117 destroyed the cruiser with a Hyperion-class nuclear missile. | Covenant [[CRS-class light cruiser]]s carry their own ventral beam weapons - most likely smaller, less powerful versions of the energy projectors used by their larger cousins. This weapon charges up like an energy projector, but glows green. In 2557, a Covenant light cruiser orbiting [[Requiem]] attempted to destroy the ''[[Forward Unto Dawn]]'' using its ventral energy weapon, but was stopped when John-117 destroyed the cruiser with a Hyperion-class nuclear missile. | ||
Some classes of Covenant [[space station]]s also carry energy projects as their main defensive capability; one of the few known instances of this was when the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} encountered a [[Oth Lodon station|Covenant battlestation]] orbiting the gas giant [[Oth Lodon]] in [[2558]]. In this engagement the station, commandeered by [[Insurrectionist]]s of the [[New Colonial Alliance]] fired the station's main energy projector upon the UNSC flagship, severely damaging it with a single shot. This particular projector was mounted upon the station's central "tower", allowing for maximum range and effect against approaching targets.<ref name="HE5">'''Halo: Escalation''' — ''Issue #5''</ref> | |||
==''Halo Wars''== | ==''Halo Wars''== | ||
In ''[[Halo Wars]]'', the [[Prophet of Regret]] uses the '''Cleansing Beam''' as his leader power. An orbiting vessel "[[Glassing|glasses]]" the target, and has the power to destroy almost anything. The weapon's capabilities can be upgraded to progressively increase power and decrease supply usage at the [[ | In ''[[Halo Wars]]'', the [[Prophet of Regret]] uses the '''Cleansing Beam''' as his leader power. An orbiting vessel "[[Glassing|glasses]]" the target, and has the power to destroy almost anything. The weapon's capabilities can be upgraded to progressively increase power and decrease supply usage at the [[Covenant temple|temple]]. The upgrades are named ''Regret's Sentence'', ''Regret's Doom'', and ''Regret's Condemnation'', respectively. | ||
To use it, the player must select the Prophet of Regret and press the '''Y''' button. The player can then use the left thumbstick to move the beam around the Prophet's field of view. The Cleansing Beam can damage all units, including the player's and allies' forces; however, Regret himself cannot be damaged by the beam. The beam's color is dependent upon the player's team color. | To use it, the player must select the Prophet of Regret and press the '''Y''' button. The player can then use the left thumbstick to move the beam around the Prophet's field of view. The Cleansing Beam can damage all units, including the player's and allies' forces; however, Regret himself cannot be damaged by the beam. The beam's color is dependent upon the player's team color. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* The color of the energy projector's beam is not the same in every game. In ''[[Halo 2]]'', it is purple. In ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', it is blue. In ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', it is red. In ''[[Halo Wars]]'', it changes depending on what the team color is. This may be indicative of different power settings, as the energy projectors of [[CCS-class battlecruiser]]s have been seen in all three colors. | *The color of the energy projector's beam is not the same in every game. In ''[[Halo 2]]'', it is purple. In ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', it is blue. In ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', it is red. In ''[[Halo Wars]]'', it changes depending on what the team color is. This may be indicative of different power settings, as the energy projectors of [[CCS-class battlecruiser]]s have been seen in all three colors. | ||
* The time an energy projector takes to charge also varies. The CCS-class battlecruiser fought at the end of ''Halo: Reach'' takes 20 seconds to charge its energy projector, while ships of the same class in [[New Alexandria]] are shown charging theirs in only two, then sustaining fire for [[seven]] seconds. Likewise, a CAS-class assault carrier in ''ODST'' is shown charging its projector in thirty-six seconds, but an earlier one charges its own indefinitely until the player passes through a gate. This could be explained by a difference in operation, such as the cruisers at New Alexandria needing to expend less energy to destroy some buildings at New Alexandria while needing more to cut through the heavily armored ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]''. | *The time an energy projector takes to charge also varies. The CCS-class battlecruiser fought at the end of ''Halo: Reach'' takes 20 seconds to charge its energy projector, while ships of the same class in [[New Alexandria]] are shown charging theirs in only two, then sustaining fire for [[seven]] seconds. Likewise, a CAS-class assault carrier in ''ODST'' is shown charging its projector in thirty-six seconds, but an earlier one charges its own indefinitely until the player passes through a gate. This could be explained by a difference in operation, such as the cruisers at New Alexandria needing to expend less energy to destroy some buildings at New Alexandria while needing more to cut through the heavily armored ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]''. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery | <gallery> | ||
File:Firing Energy Projector.png|A Covenant assault carrier firing its energy projector in ''Halo 2''. | File:Firing Energy Projector.png|A Covenant assault carrier firing its energy projector in ''Halo 2''. | ||
File:Glassing Upclose.jpg|A close-up to the energy projector used by a CCS-class battlecruiser. | File:Glassing Upclose.jpg|A close-up to the energy projector used by a CCS-class battlecruiser. | ||
File:AC Cargobay.jpg|Large Covenant ships, such as the ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'', have energy projectors located on their undersides. | File:AC Cargobay.jpg|Large Covenant ships, such as the ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'', have energy projectors located on their undersides. | ||
File:Mombasa Glassing.jpg|A Covenant | File:Mombasa Glassing.jpg|A Covenant assault carrier glassing [[New Mombasa]] with an energy projector. | ||
File:Glassinglaz0r.jpg|The Cleansing Beam in ''[[Halo Wars]]''. | File:Glassinglaz0r.jpg|The Cleansing Beam in ''[[Halo Wars]]''. | ||
File:HaloReach - Glassing.jpg|A CCS-class | File:HaloReach - Glassing.jpg|A CCS-class battlecruiser glassing [[New Alexandria]]. | ||
File:Energy_Projector.jpg|The [[Covenant supercarrier]] ''[[Long Night of Solace]]'' using its energy projector on the {{UNSCShip|Grafton}} during the [[Battle at Szurdok Ridge|Battle of Viery]]. | File:Energy_Projector.jpg|The [[Covenant supercarrier]] ''[[Long Night of Solace]]'' using its energy projector on the {{UNSCShip|Grafton}} during the [[Battle at Szurdok Ridge|Battle of Viery]]. | ||
File:Infinity attacked.... by a third time.jpg|The [[Oth Lodon station|Covenant battlestation]] at [[Oth Lodon]] fires its main energy projector at the | File:Infinity attacked.... by a third time.jpg|The [[Oth Lodon station|Covenant battlestation]] at [[Oth Lodon]] fires its main energy projector at the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||