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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
[[File:Shield_grenade.jpg|right|180px|thumb|A bolt of a Plasma Mortar.]] | [[File:Shield_grenade.jpg|right|180px|thumb|A bolt of a Plasma Mortar.]] | ||
The [[Plasma]] mortar fires huge bolts of superheated plasma which | The [[Plasma]] mortar fires huge bolts of superheated plasma, which arc in a parabolic trajectory and explode violently upon impact. The weapon has a relatively slow rate of fire. It is extremely powerful, usually killing infantry in a single hit and can destroy just about anything on the battlefield in a minimal amount of shots. Its plasma projectile moves relatively slowly, making it more susceptible to gravity, causing it to fire in an arc, which allows for it to simply go over obstructions such as barricades and hills which can be effective in ambush attacks. The plasma bolt can be out maneuvered easily by a fast vehicle such as the [[Ghost]] or [[Mongoose]]. The mortar is very effective against dug in enemies, which can deplete the amount of resistance the [[Covenant]] ground troops are going to have to face in battle. | ||
The Wraith's Plasma Mortar serves as an excellent long range bombardment style projectile. The arching projectiles allow the Wraith to stay at a particular position, without the worry of having to aim projectiles around and over terrain. | The Wraith's Plasma Mortar serves as an excellent long range bombardment style projectile. The arching projectiles allow the Wraith to stay at a particular position, without the worry of having to aim projectiles around and over terrain. | ||
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===Wraith=== | ===Wraith=== | ||
{{Main|Type-25 Assault Gun Carriage}} | {{Main|Type-25 Assault Gun Carriage}} | ||
The Wraith is a mobile plasma mortar. In ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', that was the sole purpose of the Wraith, lacking any other weapon systems. In ''Halo 2'', the Wraith was armed with two plasma cannons for protection. In ''Halo 3'', the Wraith was turned into an all out tank with its own gunner seat. | The Wraith is essentially a mobile plasma mortar. In ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', that was the sole purpose of the Wraith, lacking any other weapon systems. In ''Halo 2'', the Wraith was armed with two plasma cannons for protection. In ''Halo 3'', the Wraith was turned into an all-out tank with its own gunner seat. | ||
===Covenant Artillery=== | ===Covenant Artillery=== | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*Plasma mortars may have been inspired by the Plasma Bugs in the film adaptation of ''Starship Troopers''. | *Plasma mortars may have been inspired by the Plasma Bugs in the film adaptation of ''Starship Troopers''. | ||
*As it is not a conventional artillery round, but a ball of ionized gasses contained in a magnetic envelope, traditional ballistics do not govern the mortar's arc. Most likely, the trajectory and speed of the 'projectile' can be controlled by the Wraith pilot, and the arcing path is the default setting for the mortar. | *As it is not a conventional artillery round, but a ball of ionized gasses contained in a magnetic envelope, traditional ballistics do not govern the mortar's arc. Most likely, the trajectory and speed of the 'projectile' can be controlled by the Wraith pilot, and the arcing path is the default setting for the mortar. Alternatively, the ball of plasma may be partly composed of burning fluid or other material. | ||
*In the ''Halo 3'' [[Starry night]] trailer, plasma mortar bolts move faster than normal. | *In the ''Halo 3'' [[Starry night]] trailer, plasma mortar bolts move faster than normal. | ||
*During the level [[Quarantine Zone (Level)|Quarantine Zone]] in ''[[Halo 2]]'', several large plasma mortars can be seen firing opposite a couple of [[Sentinel Constructor Factory|Sentinel Factory platforms]], one plunging down, but it's never confirmed if these are from stationary plasma mortar cannons, or otherwise. However, due to the area containing the two Wraiths fighting Enforcers, and its close proximity with the destroyed remains of the factory, it is likely that they are the Wraiths' Plasma Mortars. It is even possible to see those same Wraiths fire at the remains of the factory, when the player destroys the Enforcers before the Wraiths are immobilized. | *During the level [[Quarantine Zone (Level)|Quarantine Zone]] in ''[[Halo 2]]'', several large plasma mortars can be seen firing opposite a couple of [[Sentinel Constructor Factory|Sentinel Factory platforms]], one plunging down, but it's never confirmed if these are from stationary plasma mortar cannons, or otherwise. However, due to the area containing the two Wraiths fighting Enforcers, and its close proximity with the destroyed remains of the factory, it is likely that they are the Wraiths' Plasma Mortars. It is even possible to see those same Wraiths fire at the remains of the factory, when the player destroys the Enforcers before the Wraiths are immobilized. | ||