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|era=26th Century<ref name="Everest">'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]", ''page 475''</ref> | |era=26th Century<ref name="Everest">'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]", ''page 475''</ref> | ||
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A '''point-defense gun''' is a type of [[United Nations Space Command]] starship-mounted weapon. Though several models exist, the most common type of point-defense gun fires 50mm high-explosive projectiles.<ref name="Flood215">''' | A '''point-defense gun''' is a type of [[United Nations Space Command]] starship-mounted weapon. Like several other weapons in the UNSC's arsenal, the point-defense gun is designated as an "MLA autocannon".<ref name="c137">'''Halo: The Flood''', ''page 137''</ref> Though several models exist, the most common type of point-defense gun fires 50mm high-explosive projectiles.<ref name="Flood215">'''Halo: The Flood''', ''page 215''</ref> | ||
==Design details== | ==Design details== | ||
===Functionality=== | ===Functionality=== | ||
The point-defense gun functions much like the [[wikipedia:CIWS|CIWS]] designs created during the 20th | The point-defense gun functions much like the [[wikipedia:CIWS|CIWS]] designs created during the 20th century, firing 50mm projectiles. Unlike [[Archer missile]]s and the [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC]] weapon systems mounted on capital ships, the point-defense guns are not used to engage Covenant capital ships, instead meant to intercept smaller threats like [[Seraph]] fighters<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 272''</ref> or [[Covenant boarding craft|boarding craft]] to prevent (or at least lessen) the damage inflicted to a warship. | ||
Because [[human]] operators lack the reflexive responses necessary to operate the point-defense guns to maximum effect, the autocannons are computer controlled and, if an AI is available, control is diverted to it. [[Smart artificial intelligence|" | Because [[human]] operators lack the reflexive responses necessary to operate the point-defense guns to maximum effect, the autocannons are computer controlled and, if an AI is available, control is diverted to it. [[Smart artificial intelligence|"smart" AIs]] seem better able to operate the point-defense guns than standard computers and also lesser [[Dumb artificial intelligence|"dumb" AIs]].<ref name="nav"/> | ||
===Operational history=== | ===Operational history=== | ||
Point-defense guns have been standard armament on UNSC vessels since the [[Insurrection]], a common model being the [[AAA Helix gun]]. | Point-defense guns have been standard armament on UNSC vessels since the [[Insurrection]], a common model being the [[AAA Helix gun]]. | ||
During the human occupation of [[Installation 04]], the ODSTs that recaptured and secured the wreckage of the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} from the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] managed to scavenge<ref | During the human occupation of [[Installation 04]], the ODSTs that recaptured and secured the wreckage of the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} from the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] managed to scavenge<ref name="c137"/> several dual barreled<ref name="Flood215"/> 50mm turrets. The ODSTs utilized the scavenged defense weapons and used them as anti-air defensive emplacements at [[Alpha Base (Installation 04)|Alpha Base]]. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:UNSC Savannah.jpg|The {{UNSCShip|Savannah}} using its point-defense guns against the ''Ardent Prayer'' in [[Operation: UPPER CUT]]. | File:UNSC Savannah.jpg|The {{UNSCShip|Savannah}} using its point-defense guns against the ''Ardent Prayer'' in [[Operation: UPPER CUT]]. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | |||
*''[[Halo 3]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}} | |||
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'' | |||
**''[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo Legends]]'' | |||
**''[[Origins]]'' | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Revision as of 06:44, September 28, 2011
A point-defense gun is a type of United Nations Space Command starship-mounted weapon. Like several other weapons in the UNSC's arsenal, the point-defense gun is designated as an "MLA autocannon".[1] Though several models exist, the most common type of point-defense gun fires 50mm high-explosive projectiles.[2]
Design details
Functionality
The point-defense gun functions much like the CIWS designs created during the 20th century, firing 50mm projectiles. Unlike Archer missiles and the MAC weapon systems mounted on capital ships, the point-defense guns are not used to engage Covenant capital ships, instead meant to intercept smaller threats like Seraph fighters[3] or boarding craft to prevent (or at least lessen) the damage inflicted to a warship.
Because human operators lack the reflexive responses necessary to operate the point-defense guns to maximum effect, the autocannons are computer controlled and, if an AI is available, control is diverted to it. "smart" AIs seem better able to operate the point-defense guns than standard computers and also lesser "dumb" AIs.[4]
Operational history
Point-defense guns have been standard armament on UNSC vessels since the Insurrection, a common model being the AAA Helix gun.
During the human occupation of Installation 04, the ODSTs that recaptured and secured the wreckage of the UNSC Pillar of Autumn from the Covenant managed to scavenge[1] several dual barreled[2] 50mm turrets. The ODSTs utilized the scavenged defense weapons and used them as anti-air defensive emplacements at Alpha Base.
Gallery
A close-up of a point-defense gun.
A close-up of one of the Pillar of Autumn's point-defense guns in Halo: Reach.
A Halcyon-class cruiser defending itself from the Covenant boarding crafts using its point defense guns.
Shot of the UNSC Savannah's point defense gun arrays.
The UNSC Savannah's point defense guns firing on the Covenant corvette Ardent Prayer
Close-up of a UNSC frigate's point defense guns firing.
- UNSC Savannah.jpg
The UNSC Savannah using its point-defense guns against the Ardent Prayer in Operation: UPPER CUT.
List of appearances
- Halo 3
- Halo: Reach
- Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
- Halo: The Fall of Reach (First appearance)
- Halo: The Flood
- Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe
- Halo Legends
