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The '''M370 autocannon''', also known as the "Pelican Gun" or "Nose Gun, | The '''M370 autocannon''',{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22|Enc22|Page=148}} also known as the "Pelican Gun" or "Nose Gun",{{Ref/Book|Id=HE320|Enc11|Page=320}} is an anti-personnel/anti-vehicle weapon mounted below the nose of most [[D77-TC Pelican]] [[dropship]]s.{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=135}} The weapon fires 70mm depleted uranium slugs and is sometimes twin-linked with another such weapon, doubling its firepower.{{Ref/Novel|GoO|Chapter=1|Quote=With a hurricane roar, a UNSC Pelican dropship rose over the treetops and its twin chain guns spat a cloud of depleted uranium slugs at the incoming missile, making it bloom into a flower of fire and smoke.}} The gun is linked to the movements of the pilot's head, which allows for very short delays between spotting enemies and firing; the turret can rotate up to wherever the pilot is looking.{{Ref/Novel|Id=tf3|TF|Chapter=3|Quote=The chin gun—linked to his helmet sensors—followed the movement of Peterson's head.}} Although powerful, it is not very accurate, and troops must rely on its fully-automatic firing to make cover. In space, or other significant distances, the Pelican must rely on its speed and maneuverability for protection.{{Ref/Reuse|HE320}} The weapon seemingly replaced the [[M340 autocannon]] that was common prior to [[2525]].{{Ref/Novel|TFoR|Chapter=10|Quote=John sized up her armaments - dented and charred armor, a pair of old, out-of-date 40mm autocannons.}} | ||
Pilots and gunners of [[D77-TC Pelican]]s equipped with M370s are able to use the [[Integrated Helmet and Display Sight System]] to allow them track targets with head movements and display weapon information on their [[heads-up display]]. | Pilots and gunners of [[D77-TC Pelican]]s equipped with M370s are able to use the [[Integrated Helmet and Display Sight System]] to allow them track targets with head movements and display weapon information on their [[heads-up display]].{{Ref/Reuse|tf3}}{{Ref/Book|[[Halo: Combat Evolved: Sybex Official Strategies & Secrets]]|Page=66}} | ||
==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
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File:HCE_PelicanChinGun_Screenshot.jpg|The cut chaingun in ''Halo''{{'}}s E3 2000 build. | File:HCE_PelicanChinGun_Screenshot.jpg|The cut chaingun in ''Halo''{{'}}s E3 2000 build. | ||
File:HR - M370.jpg|A close-up of the Pelican's M370 | File:HR - M370.jpg|A close-up of the Pelican's M370 autocannon in ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
File:HINF Pelican M370 3.png|A profile view of the Pelican's M370 autocannon in ''Halo Infinite''. | |||
File:HINF Pelican M370 1.png|An angled view of the Pelican's M370 autocannon in ''Halo Infinite''. | |||
File:HINF Pelican M370 2.png|An angled view of the Pelican's M370 autocannon in ''Halo Infinite''. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]'' | *''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | *''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR1|HSoR|Chapter 1}} | *''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR1|HSoR|Chapter 1}}{{Ref/Twitter|TDenningauthor|1319742614833344515?s=20|Troy Denning|Quote=That's a typo. We're correcting it in the digital already, but the print editions will have to wait until next printing. It's supposed to be 70mm; it's the M370, and when we were changing from M370 to mm, the three got left.}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]'' | *''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Revision as of 09:36, August 11, 2023
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The M370 autocannon,[2] also known as the "Pelican Gun" or "Nose Gun",[1] is an anti-personnel/anti-vehicle weapon mounted below the nose of most D77-TC Pelican dropships.[3] The weapon fires 70mm depleted uranium slugs and is sometimes twin-linked with another such weapon, doubling its firepower.[4] The gun is linked to the movements of the pilot's head, which allows for very short delays between spotting enemies and firing; the turret can rotate up to wherever the pilot is looking.[5] Although powerful, it is not very accurate, and troops must rely on its fully-automatic firing to make cover. In space, or other significant distances, the Pelican must rely on its speed and maneuverability for protection.[1] The weapon seemingly replaced the M340 autocannon that was common prior to 2525.[6]
Pilots and gunners of D77-TC Pelicans equipped with M370s are able to use the Integrated Helmet and Display Sight System to allow them track targets with head movements and display weapon information on their heads-up display.[5][7]
Production notes
The Pelican's nose gun was originally intended to appear in Halo: Combat Evolved, though was ultimately cut from the game for final release. The weapon can be observed in the Halo E3 2000 trailer build of the game, at which time the nose gun could be fully-retracted into the vehicle. The weapon was later featured in the Halo novels such as The Flood, and the Sybex Official Strategies & Secrets strategy guide.
Gallery
The cut chaingun in Halo's E3 2000 build.
A close-up of the Pelican's M370 autocannon in Halo: Reach.
A profile view of the Pelican's M370 autocannon in Halo Infinite.
An angled view of the Pelican's M370 autocannon in Halo Infinite.
An angled view of the Pelican's M370 autocannon in Halo Infinite.
List of appearances
- Halo: The Flood (First appearance)
- Halo: Ghosts of Onyx
- Halo: Reach
- Halo: Fireteam Raven
- Halo Wars 2
- Halo: Shadows of Reach[8][9]
- Halo: Divine Wind
- Halo Infinite
Sources
- ^ a b c d Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 320
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 148
- ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 135
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, chapter 1: "With a hurricane roar, a UNSC Pelican dropship rose over the treetops and its twin chain guns spat a cloud of depleted uranium slugs at the incoming missile, making it bloom into a flower of fire and smoke."
- ^ a b Halo: The Flood, chapter 3: "The chin gun—linked to his helmet sensors—followed the movement of Peterson's head."
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, chapter 10: "John sized up her armaments - dented and charred armor, a pair of old, out-of-date 40mm autocannons."
- ^ Halo: Combat Evolved: Sybex Official Strategies & Secrets, page 66
- ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach, Chapter 1
- ^ Twitter, @TDenningauthor: "That's a typo. We're correcting it in the digital already, but the print editions will have to wait until next printing. It's supposed to be 70mm; it's the M370, and when we were changing from M370 to mm, the three got left."
