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{{Disambig header|the fuel rod gun introduced in ''[[Halo 2]]''|the fuel rod | {{Disambig header|the fuel rod gun introduced in ''[[Halo 2]]''|other variants of the fuel rod gun|Fuel rod gun}} | ||
{{Weapon infobox | {{Weapon infobox | ||
|image= | |image=[[File:H3-FuelRodGunSide.png|300px]] | ||
[[File:H3-FuelRodGunSide | |||
|manufacturer=*[[Assembly Forges]] {{C|Covenant War}}<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 77''</ref> | |manufacturer=*[[Assembly Forges]] {{C|Covenant War}}<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 77''</ref> | ||
*[[Merchants of Qikost]] {{C|Post-war}}<ref>[http://blogs.halo.xbox.com/Headlines/post/2012/09/19/The-Halo-Bulletin-91912-.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin 9.19.12'']</ref><ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/fuel-rod-cannon '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Fuel Rod Cannon'']</ref> | *[[Merchants of Qikost]] {{C|Post-war}}<ref>[http://blogs.halo.xbox.com/Headlines/post/2012/09/19/The-Halo-Bulletin-91912-.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin 9.19.12'']</ref><ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/fuel-rod-cannon '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Fuel Rod Cannon'']</ref> | ||
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|height={{Convert|54.7|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} | |height={{Convert|54.7|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} | ||
|ammotype= Class-2 38mm radioactive explosive [[fuel rod]]s | |ammotype= Class-2 38mm radioactive explosive [[fuel rod]]s | ||
|capacity= | |||
|feed=5 rounds magazine{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | |feed=5 rounds magazine{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
|operation=Recoil-operated | |operation=Recoil-operated | ||
|rate=2 rounds/second (semi-automatic) | |rate=2 rounds/second (semi-automatic) | ||
|velocity=72 m/s (236 ft/s){{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} | |velocity=72 m/s (236 ft/s){{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} | ||
|optics= | |||
|range={{Convert|165|m|ft}}{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} | |range={{Convert|165|m|ft}}{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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The weapon's energetic component has been the subject of nearly three decades of intense [[human]] study. The [[Merchants of Qikost]], the fuel rod gun's current manufacturer, are only able to replicate its manufacture using prehistoric [[Forerunner]] machinery that occasionally requires [[Huragok]] maintenance and has proved nearly impossible to study. Both [[Misriah Armory]] and [[Materials Group]] have acquired the aforementioned Forerunner machinery, but are reluctant to produce potentially dangerous feedstock isotopes.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | The weapon's energetic component has been the subject of nearly three decades of intense [[human]] study. The [[Merchants of Qikost]], the fuel rod gun's current manufacturer, are only able to replicate its manufacture using prehistoric [[Forerunner]] machinery that occasionally requires [[Huragok]] maintenance and has proved nearly impossible to study. Both [[Misriah Armory]] and [[Materials Group]] have acquired the aforementioned Forerunner machinery, but are reluctant to produce potentially dangerous feedstock isotopes.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
== | ==Overview== | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
[[File:ReachSchematic - FuelRodCannon.png|150px|thumb|left|A blueprint of the fuel rod gun in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.]] | [[File:ReachSchematic - FuelRodCannon.png|150px|thumb|left|A blueprint of the fuel rod gun in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.]] | ||
The fuel rod gun, which was first encountered by UNSC personnel in [[2531]], | The fuel rod gun, which was first encountered by UNSC personnel in [[2531]],{{Ref/Site|Id=bnet|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3fuelrod|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon|D=31|M=01|Y=2021|LocalArchive=Machines, Materiel and Munitions from the Human-Covenant Conflict, 2525 - Present/Fuel rod gun}} is essentially a man-portable version of the [[fuel rod cannon]] that is mounted on Covenant vehicles - it is a support weapon that is commonly employed in both anti-personnel and anti-vehicle roles. It appears to be recoil-operated and fires 3.8 cm explosive ballistic incendiary gel projectiles, that travel to the target in a parabolic arc. | ||
The design of the Fuel Rod Gun is unique, more akin to large ornament than deadly weapon; the barrel of the weapon is long and black covered by thick gold plates that make up the body of the weapon; the ammunition is loaded on the top aft section of the fuel rod gun, and can hold up to 5 ballistic projectiles, which seem to be held together by straps, before needing to be reloaded. Because of the weapon’s visibility it is just as effective as a psychological weapon, it is often the case that soldiers will ignore closer, more obvious targets in order to eliminate a Type-33 and its operator. | The design of the Fuel Rod Gun is unique, more akin to large ornament than deadly weapon; the barrel of the weapon is long and black covered by thick gold plates that make up the body of the weapon; the ammunition is loaded on the top aft section of the fuel rod gun, and can hold up to 5 ballistic projectiles, which seem to be held together by straps, before needing to be reloaded. Because of the weapon’s visibility it is just as effective as a psychological weapon, it is often the case that soldiers will ignore closer, more obvious targets in order to eliminate a Type-33 and its operator. | ||
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===Changes from ''Halo 3'' to ''Halo: Reach''=== | ===Changes from ''Halo 3'' to ''Halo: Reach''=== | ||
* The weapon's shape has been redesigned, sporting a smoother, more rounded appearance. Its coloration remains the same. It bears a slight resemblance to the Covenant [[ | * The weapon's shape has been redesigned, sporting a smoother, more rounded appearance. Its coloration remains the same. It bears a slight resemblance to the Covenant [[Kopasa'mada-pattern plasma launcher|plasma launcher]]. | ||
* The explosion from its rounds is more detailed, and with higher contrast to surroundings. | * The explosion from its rounds is more detailed, and with higher contrast to surroundings. | ||
* It now has a small thermal sight attached to the body, similar to some other weapons like the Spartan Laser and the Focus Rifle. | * It now has a small thermal sight attached to the body, similar to some other weapons like the Spartan Laser and the Focus Rifle. | ||
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*Unlike the original ''Halo 2'' version the ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' fuel rod gun is available for use in multiplayer. | *Unlike the original ''Halo 2'' version the ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' fuel rod gun is available for use in multiplayer. | ||
===Changes | ===Changes for ''Halo Wars 2''=== | ||
*Fuel Rod Gun does extremely less damage. | *Fuel Rod Gun does extremely less damage. | ||
*The Fuel Rod Gun can [[Electromagnetic pulse|EMP]] vehicles and aircraft. | *The Fuel Rod Gun can [[Electromagnetic pulse|EMP]] vehicles and aircraft. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H2-FuelRodGunSide.png|An in-game profile view of the fuel rod gun from ''Halo 2''. | |||
File:H2-T33FRGHUD.jpg|First-person view of the fuel rod gun in ''Halo 2''. | File:H2-T33FRGHUD.jpg|First-person view of the fuel rod gun in ''Halo 2''. | ||
File:H2-T33FRGzoom.png|The 2× zoom of the fuel rod gun in ''Halo 2''. | File:H2-T33FRGzoom.png|The 2× zoom of the fuel rod gun in ''Halo 2''. | ||
File:H2-FuelRodGunSide.png|An in-game profile view of the Fuel Rod Gun from ''Halo | File:H2-EliteUltra.png|A [[Sangheili Ultra]] takes cover while holding a fuel rod gun in ''Halo 2''. | ||
File:Fuel Rod Gun Render.gif|A render of a fuel rod gun in ''Halo 3'' from Bungie.net. | |||
File:H3-FuelRodGunSide.png|An in-game profile view of the Fuel Rod Gun from ''Halo 3''. | |||
File:H3 Orange Elite with fuel rod gun.png|A Sangheili with a fuel rod gun. | |||
File:Halo-3-20070923110008904.jpg|First-person view of the fuel rod gun in ''Halo 3''. | File:Halo-3-20070923110008904.jpg|First-person view of the fuel rod gun in ''Halo 3''. | ||
File:H3-T33FRGzoom.png|The 2× zoom of the fuel rod gun in ''Halo 3''. | File:H3-T33FRGzoom.png|The 2× zoom of the fuel rod gun in ''Halo 3''. | ||
File:EliteFRG-large.jpg|A Sangheili firing a | File:HTMCC-H3 FRGClownCar.png|Marines carrying fuel rod guns on an [[M831 Troop Transport Warthog]] in ''Halo 3''. | ||
File:EliteFRG-large.jpg|A Sangheili firing a fuel rod guns at Yanme'e during the [[Battle of Installation 00]]. | |||
File:1217473684 Fuel Rod--Pre-activity.jpg|A fuel rod that has not yet been activated. | File:1217473684 Fuel Rod--Pre-activity.jpg|A fuel rod that has not yet been activated. | ||
File:Fuel Rod Gun Ammo.jpg|Another close up of a non-activated fuel rod. | File:Fuel Rod Gun Ammo.jpg|Another close up of a non-activated fuel rod. | ||
File:1211317365 Fuel Rod.jpg|A fuel rod in mid-flight. | File:1211317365 Fuel Rod.jpg|A fuel rod in mid-flight. | ||
File: | File:HTMCC-H3ODST FuelRodWatchtower.png|Three Unggoy armed with fuel rod guns in ''Halo 3: ODST''. | ||
File:Homecoming FuelRod Concept.png|Concept art for the fuel rod gun in ''Halo Legends: Homecoming''. | |||
File:Homecoming FuelRod Concept.png| | File:Prototype FuelRodCannon Concept.png|Concept art for the fuel rod gun in ''Halo Legends: Prototype''. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||