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{{Title|''Mamua'uda''-pattern Shade}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{disambig header|the Type-29 variant|the other versions of the Shade turret|Shade}}
{{disambig header|the Shade featured in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''|the other versions of the Shade turret|Shade}}
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|image=[[File:HCEA-T29ShadeASG.png|300px]]
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|manufacturer=[[Achoem Weapons]]<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/shade '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Shade Turret'']</ref><br>[[Assembly Forges]]{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
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*[[Assembly Forges]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=303}}
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|consumables=
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|firstuse-title=In service
|firstuse=
|firstuse=[[Human-Covenant War]] <br> [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|service=[[Human-Covenant War]] <br> [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|role=Anti-infantry
|role=Anti-infantry
|affiliation=[[Covenant]] <br> [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] <br> [[Merg Vol's Covenant]]
|affiliation=[[Covenant]] <br> [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] <br> [[Merg Vol's Covenant]]
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The '''''Mamua'uda''-pattern Gun Pod'''{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=303}} {{Type|29|Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun|ASG}} is a [[Covenant]] anti-infantry gun turret. It falls under the category of weapons emplacements commonly identified as [[Shade]]s.<ref name="visual">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 171''</ref> One of the oldest models of the Shade, with its history dating back hundreds of years, they are preferred by pious [[shipmaster]]s for their antiquity.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
The '''''Mamua'uda''-pattern Gun Pod'''{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} {{Type|29|Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun|ASG}} is a [[Covenant]] anti-infantry gun turret. It falls under the category of weapons emplacements commonly identified as '''[[Shade]]s'''.{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=171}} One of the oldest models of the Shade, with its history dating back hundreds of years, they are preferred by pious [[shipmaster]]s for their antiquity.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
 
==Overview==
===Design details===
The ''Mamua'uda'' [[design pattern]] is distinctive due to its sturdy tripod, with the seat situated in a hovering pod lifted via the use of [[anti-gravity technology]] above the legs. The pod is capable of rotating to provide 360 degrees of line of fire for the operator, with the primary [[plasma cannon]] situated at the front of the weapon. The ''Mamua'uda'' is unique for its tri-prong-based firing channel which serves to guide the [[plasma]] fired, offering a long range and low rate of energy disappation that allows the weapon to even serve in a limited [[Anti-aircraft weapon|anti-aircraft]] role when needed.{{Ref/Reuse|Library}}
 
When firing, the Shade fires three rounds of slow, purple plasma bolts at once, and has very limited precision and a medium rate of fire. Unlike the other known Shade variants, it can be moved, but usually by a large force. Its high mobility is used as compensation for its low protection.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} Overall, the ''Mamua'uda''-pattern is considered empirically inferior to nearly all other Shade models in terms of firepower and accuracy.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
 
===Variants===
The [[heavy plasma cannon]] on the {{Pattern|Wuchek|Spectre}} was bespoke-designed by [[Achoem Weapons]] as payment for a now-undocumented favour. It is commonly believed to either be an ancestor, or a descendant, of the ''Mamua'uda'' design.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFLore|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-cutting-room-lore|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Cutting Room Lore|D=26|M=07|Y=2022}}
<gallery class="center">
File:Halo Spectre Concept.jpg|The ''Mamua'uda''-derived heavy plasma cannon on the ''Wuchek''-pattern Spectre.
</gallery>


==Design details==
===Usage===
The T-29 ASG is mounted on a sturdy tripod, and the seat is floating on top of the said tripod. It fires three rounds of slow, purple plasma bolts at once, and has very limited precision and a medium rate of fire. Unlike the other known Shade variants, it can be moved, but usually by a large force. Its high mobility is used as compensation for its low protection. The Type-29 Shade is inferior to other Shade models in terms of firepower and accuracy.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
Achoem Weapons claims the ''Mamua'uda'' as the longest and most storied Shade design used throughout the Covenant, with a service life measured in centuries and several dozen conflicts. Despite the design's universally-agreed upon inferiority to other models, it is nonetheless highly-valued by particularly [[Covenant religion|pious]] [[fleetmaster]]s due its antiquity.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee, [[Supreme Commander]] of the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]], was one such commander; ''Mamua'uda''-pattern Shades were widely used by his forces during the [[Battle of Installation 04]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


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*When the Shade Turret's health is around 33%, the gunner will dismount from the Shade Turret.
*When the Shade Turret's health is around 33%, the gunner will dismount from the Shade Turret.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==

Revision as of 19:48, June 1, 2023

This article is about the Shade featured in Halo: Combat Evolved. For the other versions of the Shade turret, see Shade.
Mamua'uda-pattern Gun Pod
HCEA-T29ShadeASG.png
Production information

Manufacturer:

Product line:

Shade

Technical specifications

Length:

4.4 meters (14.4 ft)[2][3]

Width:

3.1 meters (10.2 ft)[2]

Height:

3.2 meters (10.4 ft)[2]

Mass:

230 kilograms (508 lb)[2]

Crew:

1 gunner

Usage

In service:

Human-Covenant War
Post-Covenant War conflicts

Role(s):

Anti-infantry

Affiliation:

Covenant
Jul 'Mdama's Covenant
Merg Vol's Covenant

 

The Mamua'uda-pattern Gun Pod[2] (UNSC Type classification: Type-29 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun, T-29 ASG) is a Covenant anti-infantry gun turret. It falls under the category of weapons emplacements commonly identified as Shades.[4] One of the oldest models of the Shade, with its history dating back hundreds of years, they are preferred by pious shipmasters for their antiquity.[1][2]

Overview

Design details

The Mamua'uda design pattern is distinctive due to its sturdy tripod, with the seat situated in a hovering pod lifted via the use of anti-gravity technology above the legs. The pod is capable of rotating to provide 360 degrees of line of fire for the operator, with the primary plasma cannon situated at the front of the weapon. The Mamua'uda is unique for its tri-prong-based firing channel which serves to guide the plasma fired, offering a long range and low rate of energy disappation that allows the weapon to even serve in a limited anti-aircraft role when needed.[3]

When firing, the Shade fires three rounds of slow, purple plasma bolts at once, and has very limited precision and a medium rate of fire. Unlike the other known Shade variants, it can be moved, but usually by a large force. Its high mobility is used as compensation for its low protection.[1] Overall, the Mamua'uda-pattern is considered empirically inferior to nearly all other Shade models in terms of firepower and accuracy.[1][2]

Variants

The heavy plasma cannon on the Wuchek-pattern Spectre was bespoke-designed by Achoem Weapons as payment for a now-undocumented favour. It is commonly believed to either be an ancestor, or a descendant, of the Mamua'uda design.[5]

  • The Mamua'uda-derived heavy plasma cannon on the Wuchek-pattern Spectre.

    The Mamua'uda-derived heavy plasma cannon on the Wuchek-pattern Spectre.

Usage

Achoem Weapons claims the Mamua'uda as the longest and most storied Shade design used throughout the Covenant, with a service life measured in centuries and several dozen conflicts. Despite the design's universally-agreed upon inferiority to other models, it is nonetheless highly-valued by particularly pious fleetmasters due its antiquity.[1][2] Thel 'Vadamee, Supreme Commander of the Fleet of Particular Justice, was one such commander; Mamua'uda-pattern Shades were widely used by his forces during the Battle of Installation 04.[2]


Gallery

  • In-game preview of the T29 Shade ASG in Halo: Combat Evolved.

    In-game preview of the T29 Shade ASG in Halo: Combat Evolved.

  • Alternate preview of the T29 Shade ASG in Halo: Combat Evolved.

    Alternate preview of the T29 Shade ASG in Halo: Combat Evolved.

  • The reticule of the T29 Shade ASG in Halo: Combat Evolved.

    The reticule of the T29 Shade ASG in Halo: Combat Evolved.

  • Shade plasma bolts in mid-flight in Halo: Combat Evolved.

    Shade plasma bolts in mid-flight in Halo: Combat Evolved.

  • A pair of Grunts manning Type-29 Shades in Halo: Combat Evolved.

    A pair of Grunts manning Type-29 Shades in Halo: Combat Evolved.

  • Halo Wars T29 Shade in-game

    Halo Wars T29 Shade in-game

  • Closer look

    Closer look

  • Profile view of the T29 Shade ASG in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.

    Profile view of the T29 Shade ASG in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.

  • The reticule of the T29 Shade ASG in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.

    The reticule of the T29 Shade ASG in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.

  • The T29 Shade ASG firing on enemies in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.

    The T29 Shade ASG firing on enemies in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.

  • Spartan Sarah Palmer using the Type-29 Shade in Halo: Spartan Assault.

    Spartan Sarah Palmer using the Type-29 Shade in Halo: Spartan Assault.

  • The Type-29 Shade being used on Draetheus V.

    The Type-29 Shade being used on Draetheus V.

  • A Shade in Halo: Spartan Strike.

    A Shade in Halo: Spartan Strike.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e Halo Waypoint, Shade Turret (Retrieved on Jan 4, 2020) [archive]
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 303
  3. ^ a b Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Library: Shade
  4. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 171
  5. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Cutting Room Lore (Retrieved on Jul 26, 2022) [archive]

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