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A '''heavy ion weapon | A '''heavy ion weapon system''' is a kind of superweapon system employed aboard [[Forerunner]] warships.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=377}} | ||
==Overview== | |||
===Operation=== | |||
Heavy ion launchers fire bolts of [[Wikipedia:Exotic matter|exotic matter]] accelerated to a significant fraction of the speed of light, and are considered almost impossible to counter or stop.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Heavy ion launchers have the power to buckle continental plates and disintegrate even [[phase-rotated fortifications]],{{Ref/Reuse|WF86}} and a single shot was often considered enough to take out even the most well-protected [[Flood hive]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Multiple shots are enough to render a planet wholly uninhabitable.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
===Usage=== | |||
One such weapon was employed aboard the ''[[Mantle's Approach]]'' as its main weapon, adapted from emplacements used on [[Planet-breaker|planet-cracking siege platforms]]. After being fired, the ''Mantle's Approach'' must reconfigure itself.{{Ref/Book|Id=WF86|HWF|Page=86-87}} Heavy ion weapon systems were also employed on the largest [[Fortress-class vessel]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 13:41, January 13, 2024
A heavy ion weapon system is a kind of superweapon system employed aboard Forerunner warships.[1]
Overview[edit]
Operation[edit]
Heavy ion launchers fire bolts of exotic matter accelerated to a significant fraction of the speed of light, and are considered almost impossible to counter or stop.[1] Heavy ion launchers have the power to buckle continental plates and disintegrate even phase-rotated fortifications,[2] and a single shot was often considered enough to take out even the most well-protected Flood hives.[1] Multiple shots are enough to render a planet wholly uninhabitable.[1]
Usage[edit]
One such weapon was employed aboard the Mantle's Approach as its main weapon, adapted from emplacements used on planet-cracking siege platforms. After being fired, the Mantle's Approach must reconfigure itself.[2] Heavy ion weapon systems were also employed on the largest Fortress-class vessels.[1]
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d e Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 377
- ^ a b Halo: Warfleet, page 86-87
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