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{{Weapon | {{Weapon | ||
| image=[[Image: | | image=[[Image:AA wraith.jpg|300px]] | ||
| name=Fuel Rod Cannon | | name=Fuel Rod Cannon | ||
| manufacturer= | | manufacturer= | ||
| model=Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon? | | model=Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon? | ||
| type=Anti-Personnel/Vehicular Weapon | | type=Anti-Personnel/Vehicular Weapon | ||
| size= | | size=Vehicle mounted | ||
*length: | *length: Possibly 130.2 cm (51.26 in.) | ||
*Length (barrel): | *Length (barrel):Possibly 73.66 cm (29 in.) | ||
*Weight (empty):NA | *Weight (empty):NA | ||
*Weight (loaded): | *Weight (loaded):Possibly 23.1 kg (51 lbs) | ||
| damage per hit=Very high | | damage per hit=Very high | ||
| magazine= | | magazine=Varied | ||
| maxammo= | | maxammo=Varied | ||
| fire= Semi-Automatic/Single shots | | fire= Semi-Automatic/Single shots | ||
| ammotype=3.8cm Fuel Rods | | ammotype=3.8cm Fuel Rods | ||
| operation= | | operation= | ||
| rate of fire=Low(1 shot per 7 seconds) to Average (2 round per second) | | rate of fire=Low (1 shot per 7 seconds) to Average (2 round per second) | ||
*Muzzle velocity:72 m/s (236 f/s) | *Muzzle velocity:72 m/s (236 f/s) | ||
| accuracy=Medium | | accuracy=Medium | ||
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The '''Fuel Rod Cannon''' is a [[Covenant]] direct-fire energy weapon with anti-vehicle and anti-air applications. It is featured in ''[[Halo]]'', | The '''Fuel Rod Cannon''' is a [[Covenant]] direct-fire energy weapon with anti-vehicle and anti-air applications. It is featured in ''[[Halo 2]]'', and in ''[[Halo 3]]'' as part of the arsenal of various Covenant vehicles. It is the secondary weapon of the [[Banshee]] and the primary weapon of the [[Anti-Air Wraith]]. | ||
==Description== | == Description == | ||
The Fuel Rod Cannon is a Covenant heavy weapon used by their vehicles as a heavy weapon. [[Banshee]]s and [[Anti-Air Wraith]]s have been seen using this weapon. It is a vehicle-mounted version of the infantry issue [[Fuel Rod Gun]]. The Banshee's version of the weapon can only fire one shot before reloading, but it makes up for this with its virtually unlimited ammunition. At least some variants of the Hunter's [[Assault Cannon]] have been called Fuel Rod Cannons. | |||
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==Usage== | ==Usage== | ||
The Fuel Rod Cannon is a powerful weapon, and vehicles equipped with it should never be taken lightly. The | The Fuel Rod Cannon is a powerful weapon, and vehicles equipped with it should never be taken lightly. The Banshee in [[Halo]] and [[Halo 3]] often uses the weapon to soften you up before firing its Plasma Cannons, especially if you are using a LAAG or [[Shade]]. It is possible and desired to avoid the shot entirely, as they often fire it while they are still far away. This is harder in Halo 3, as the shots now partially home in. In [[Halo 2]], campaign, Banshees never use the weapon and the issue does not come up. | ||
In Halo: First Strike, a pair of [[Hunters]] are described as using Fuel Rod Cannons, indicating that at least one variant of their [[Assault Cannon]] can be considered to be the same class as the Fuel Rod Cannon. | |||
==Trivia== | |||
*In Halo 3, it takes about 8 shots to take down a [[Phantom]], and about 3-4 shots at the Phantom's "eyes", even on [[Legendary]] difficulty. | |||
*In Halo 2 during Campaign mode (most likely on Legendary), the bolts have a slight homing ability. Only enemies have this ability. If you strafe as the wielder fires upon you, it will turn very slowly into your direction. In Halo 3, it also has a slight tracking ability. | |||
*In Halo 3 if the shot hits the ground shortly after leaving the gun it will bounce like the Brute Shot from Halo 2. | |||
*In Halo 3 | |||
*In Halo 3, the projectile fired by this weapon ricochets when fired at a 25° angle at any solid surface. | |||
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== See Also == | == See Also == |
Revision as of 13:41, April 24, 2008
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The Fuel Rod Cannon is a Covenant direct-fire energy weapon with anti-vehicle and anti-air applications. It is featured in Halo 2, and in Halo 3 as part of the arsenal of various Covenant vehicles. It is the secondary weapon of the Banshee and the primary weapon of the Anti-Air Wraith.
Description
The Fuel Rod Cannon is a Covenant heavy weapon used by their vehicles as a heavy weapon. Banshees and Anti-Air Wraiths have been seen using this weapon. It is a vehicle-mounted version of the infantry issue Fuel Rod Gun. The Banshee's version of the weapon can only fire one shot before reloading, but it makes up for this with its virtually unlimited ammunition. At least some variants of the Hunter's Assault Cannon have been called Fuel Rod Cannons.
Usage
The Fuel Rod Cannon is a powerful weapon, and vehicles equipped with it should never be taken lightly. The Banshee in Halo and Halo 3 often uses the weapon to soften you up before firing its Plasma Cannons, especially if you are using a LAAG or Shade. It is possible and desired to avoid the shot entirely, as they often fire it while they are still far away. This is harder in Halo 3, as the shots now partially home in. In Halo 2, campaign, Banshees never use the weapon and the issue does not come up.
In Halo: First Strike, a pair of Hunters are described as using Fuel Rod Cannons, indicating that at least one variant of their Assault Cannon can be considered to be the same class as the Fuel Rod Cannon.
Trivia
- In Halo 3, it takes about 8 shots to take down a Phantom, and about 3-4 shots at the Phantom's "eyes", even on Legendary difficulty.
- In Halo 2 during Campaign mode (most likely on Legendary), the bolts have a slight homing ability. Only enemies have this ability. If you strafe as the wielder fires upon you, it will turn very slowly into your direction. In Halo 3, it also has a slight tracking ability.
- In Halo 3 if the shot hits the ground shortly after leaving the gun it will bounce like the Brute Shot from Halo 2.
- In Halo 3, the projectile fired by this weapon ricochets when fired at a 25° angle at any solid surface.