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|image = [[File:Halo 5 River of Light.png|300px]] | |image = [[File:Halo 5 River of Light.png|300px]] | ||
|manufacturer = Unknown/[[Forerunner]] origin<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/incineration-cannon '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Incineration Cannon'']</ref> | |manufacturer = Unknown/[[Forerunner]] origin<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/incineration-cannon '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Incineration Cannon'']</ref> | ||
|series = | |series = Z-390 | ||
|type = | |type = Energy projectile launcher<br />High-Explosive Munitions Rifle<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|cost = | |cost = | ||
|variant = | |variant = | ||
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|feed = 100 battery units | |feed = 100 battery units | ||
|operation = | |operation = | ||
|rate = | |rate = 0.167 seconds per burst (0.5 seconds between bursts, 120 bursts per minute)<br />25 RPM {{C|charged shots}}<ref name="analysis">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wwXg6saR2M '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 | Incineration Cannons Analysis'']</ref> | ||
|velocity = | |velocity = | ||
|range = | |range = Medium | ||
* {{convert|30.5|m|ft|sp=us}} {{C|unscoped}} | * {{convert|30.5|m|ft|sp=us}} {{C|unscoped}}<ref name="analysis"/> | ||
* {{convert|49.5|m|ft|sp=us}} {{C|scoped}} | * {{convert|49.5|m|ft|sp=us}} {{C|scoped}}<ref name="analysis"/> | ||
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* [[Forerunner-Flood war]] | * [[Forerunner-Flood war]] | ||
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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
This incineration cannon was known to Forerunner [[Warrior-Servants]] as the River of Light.<ref name="LAL">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Locke & Load'']</ref> | This incineration cannon was known to Forerunner [[Warrior-Servants]] as the ''River of Light''.<ref name="LAL">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Locke & Load'']</ref> | ||
The River of Light was one of the first Incineration cannons ever made. Its core was built and refined over decades by an unknown [[Promethean]] who effectively used the weapon and served in dozens of containment operations against the [[Flood]].<ref name="UW">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-uncharted-waters '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Uncharted Waters'']</ref> | The ''River of Light'' was one of the first Incineration cannons ever made. Its core was built and refined over decades by an unknown [[Promethean]] who effectively used the weapon and served in dozens of containment operations against the [[Flood]].<ref name="UW">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-uncharted-waters '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Uncharted Waters'']</ref> | ||
After the [[Domain]] was unraveled, the weapon was originally thought to be lost. However, it was later found in a Promethean cache in a factory that once spun impossible miracles of exotic matter. The forges of this factory were cold and abandoned for a hundred thousand years before the [[Warden Eternal]] returned with writs of control, dominance, and resurgence.<ref name="UW"/> | After the [[Domain]] was unraveled, the weapon was originally thought to be lost. However, it was later found in a Promethean cache in a factory that once spun impossible miracles of exotic matter. The forges of this factory were cold and abandoned for a hundred thousand years before the [[Warden Eternal]] returned with writs of control, dominance, and resurgence.<ref name="UW"/> | ||
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While a [[Promethean Knight]] can't fully use the weapon's true potential, the artifact's heart knows its name and purpose, and hungers to be remembered once more by warriors whose hearts pump with life and limbs move with purpose and intent.<ref name="UW"/> | While a [[Promethean Knight]] can't fully use the weapon's true potential, the artifact's heart knows its name and purpose, and hungers to be remembered once more by warriors whose hearts pump with life and limbs move with purpose and intent.<ref name="UW"/> | ||
In [[2558#October|October 2558]], a copy of the weapon was located in an area on [[Genesis]] that [[Blue Team]] passed. The weapon | In [[2558#October|October 2558]], a copy of the weapon was located in an area on [[Genesis]] that [[Blue Team]] passed. The weapon has since been integrated into [[War Games]] simulations for use by [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]]s. | ||
== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
The River of Light is classified as an [[Requisition system|Ultra Rare REQ]] and can be summoned in [[Warzone]] at Level 5 energy. The River of Light comes with 25% upgraded battery capacity, a wider projectile arcing trajectory, and faster firing and charging speeds. Its charged shot is different in that it fires a long burst of [[seven]] arced explosive projectiles, thereby removing the disintegration aesthetic that other versions of the Incineration Cannon carry. However, compared to the normal Incineration Cannon and Heartseeker, the | The ''River of Light'' is classified as an [[Requisition system|Ultra Rare REQ]] and can be summoned in [[Warzone]] at Level 5 energy. The ''River of Light'' comes with 25% upgraded battery capacity, a wider projectile arcing trajectory, and faster firing and charging speeds. Its charged shot is different in that it fires a long burst of [[seven]] arced explosive projectiles, thereby removing the disintegration aesthetic that other versions of the Incineration Cannon carry. However, compared to the normal Incineration Cannon and ''Heartseeker'', the weapon's battery depletes twice as fast if it is kept charged. Overall, the ''River of Light'' is useful for dealing damage onto a large target, such as a vehicle or boss. | ||
In Warzone, Legendary Promethean Knight bosses use the River of Light as their primary weapon, while Mythic Knights usually | In Warzone, Legendary Promethean Knight bosses use the ''River of Light'' as their primary weapon, while Mythic Knights are usually armed with the ''Heartseeker'' instead. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Riveroflight.png|REQ card of ''River of Light''. | File:Riveroflight.png|REQ card of ''River of Light''. | ||
File:H5G-ROLHUD.png|First-person view of ''River of Light''. | File:H5G-ROLHUD.png|First-person view of ''River of Light'' in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | ||
File:H5G-ROLHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of ''River of Light'' by [[Fred-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign. | File:H5G-ROLHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of ''River of Light'' by [[Fred-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign. | ||
File:H5G-ROLEffect.png|The ''River of Light''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s charged shot. | File:H5G-ROLEffect.png|The ''River of Light''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s charged shot. | ||
Revision as of 02:51, November 26, 2018
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| Production overview | |
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Manufacturer: |
Unknown/Forerunner origin[1] |
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Model series: |
Z-390 |
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Type: |
Energy projectile launcher |
| Specifications | |
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Length: |
134.8 centimeters (53.1 in)[1] |
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Width: |
20 centimeters (7.9 in)[1] |
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Height: |
40.5 centimeters (15.9 in)[1] |
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Ammunition type: |
Antimatter/ionized particles[1] |
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Feed system: |
100 battery units |
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0.167 seconds per burst (0.5 seconds between bursts, 120 bursts per minute) | |
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Effective range: |
Medium |
| Service history | |
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In service: |
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The River of Light is a variant of the Z-390 incineration cannon.
Overview
This incineration cannon was known to Forerunner Warrior-Servants as the River of Light.[3]
The River of Light was one of the first Incineration cannons ever made. Its core was built and refined over decades by an unknown Promethean who effectively used the weapon and served in dozens of containment operations against the Flood.[4]
After the Domain was unraveled, the weapon was originally thought to be lost. However, it was later found in a Promethean cache in a factory that once spun impossible miracles of exotic matter. The forges of this factory were cold and abandoned for a hundred thousand years before the Warden Eternal returned with writs of control, dominance, and resurgence.[4]
While a Promethean Knight can't fully use the weapon's true potential, the artifact's heart knows its name and purpose, and hungers to be remembered once more by warriors whose hearts pump with life and limbs move with purpose and intent.[4]
In October 2558, a copy of the weapon was located in an area on Genesis that Blue Team passed. The weapon has since been integrated into War Games simulations for use by Spartan-IVs.
Gameplay
The River of Light is classified as an Ultra Rare REQ and can be summoned in Warzone at Level 5 energy. The River of Light comes with 25% upgraded battery capacity, a wider projectile arcing trajectory, and faster firing and charging speeds. Its charged shot is different in that it fires a long burst of seven arced explosive projectiles, thereby removing the disintegration aesthetic that other versions of the Incineration Cannon carry. However, compared to the normal Incineration Cannon and Heartseeker, the weapon's battery depletes twice as fast if it is kept charged. Overall, the River of Light is useful for dealing damage onto a large target, such as a vehicle or boss.
In Warzone, Legendary Promethean Knight bosses use the River of Light as their primary weapon, while Mythic Knights are usually armed with the Heartseeker instead.
Trivia
This weapon is one of the hidden weapons that can be found in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign, found in the mission Reunion.
Gallery
REQ card of River of Light.
First-person view of River of Light in Halo 5: Guardians.
First-person view of River of Light by Fred-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.
The River of Light's charged shot.
A Spartan wielding River of Light.
Knight Prevalos, a Legendary Knight Commander, using the River of Light.
List of appearances
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
Sources
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