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As with its recognizable human counterpart, the [[M41 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun]], the anti-infantry Shade is very effective against both enemy ground forces and light vehicles. Some of its advantages over its human counterpart are that the plasma bolts are accurate and effective at longer distances and it is easier to see where shots are actually going than it is with the M41's rounds, although this might also affect the ability of the target to dodge them. As a disadvantage, the operator will be exposed to enemy fire. While it is useful against enemies in light vehicles, this is not a weapon of choice when facing an enemy armored vehicle. Also, as is the case with the M41, the gunner is unprotected from the rear and particularly vulnerable to [[grenade]]s. | As with its recognizable human counterpart, the [[M41 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun]], the anti-infantry Shade is very effective against both enemy ground forces and light vehicles. Some of its advantages over its human counterpart are that the plasma bolts are accurate and effective at longer distances and it is easier to see where shots are actually going than it is with the M41's rounds, although this might also affect the ability of the target to dodge them. As a disadvantage, the operator will be exposed to enemy fire. While it is useful against enemies in light vehicles, this is not a weapon of choice when facing an enemy armored vehicle. Also, as is the case with the M41, the gunner is unprotected from the rear and particularly vulnerable to [[grenade]]s. | ||
== | ==Variants== | ||
=== | ===Covenant Shade=== | ||
*[[Type-25 Shade]] | |||
The | The T-25 Shade is a rare iteration of the turret. According to [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] analysis, the {{Pattern|Dextro Xur|Spirit}}'s [[Heavy plasma cannon|plasma cannon]] appears to be a slightly older variation of the weapon installed on the T-25 Shade turret.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/spirit '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Spirit'']</ref> | ||
*[[Type-26 Shade|''Preksheda''-pattern Shade]] | |||
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The | File:T26 ASG.png|''Preksheda''-pattern Shade | ||
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The ''Preksheda''-pattern Shade is the most widely used version of the Shade turret, and is generally regarded as the most effective one. This is in no small part due to its versatility; the components of the ''Preksheda''-pattern Shade are interchangeable, allowing for different weapon configurations to suit a variety of roles, including anti-armor fuel rods or more powerful plasma bolts and additional energy shielding for anti-air defense. | |||
The | The ''Preksheda'' variant is made up of a main turret component, which rests on a circular anti-gravity cradle which allows for 360° movement. Though several different configurations of the gun have appeared, the chassis of the basic version offers little protection for the gunner other than two flaps of armor on the side flanks.<ref>'''Halo: Reach'''</ref> A heavier armored version of the weapon also exists; this variant provides excellent front and side protection for the gunner. | ||
*{{Pattern|Rizsheda|Turret}} | |||
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The | File:Type26 ASG.png|''Rizshada''-pattern Shade | ||
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The ''Rizsheda''-pattern Shade was used by the [[Prophet of Truth]]'s forces in the final month of the Human-Covenant War until his death at the hands of the Arbiter [[Thel 'Vadam]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H3|[[Halo 3]]}} The ''Rizsheda'' variant is equipped witb a 360° platform similar to the ''Preksheda'' variant and more protection to the the gunner. | |||
*[[Type-27 Shade|''Eeo'pimu''-pattern Shade]] | |||
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File:H2 - T27 Shade ASG.png|''Eeo'pimu''-pattern Shade | |||
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The ''Eeo-pimu''-pattern Shade is one of the rarer variants of the Shade turret. Like the other variants, it is made up of a turret component resting on an anti-gravity mount. The ''Eeo'pimu'' variant is equipped with a frontal energy shield to protect the gunner. It is lighter in design than the other variants and thus far more portable.{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} It fires red plasma bolts similar to the [[heavy plasma cannon]] of the [[Type-52 Phantom]].<ref name="h2">'''Halo 2'''</ref> | |||
The | The ''Eeo'pimu''-pattern Shade saw use by the [[Prophet of Regret]]'s occupation forces deployed from ''[[Solemn Penance]]'' to [[New Mombasa]] and [[Installation 05]] in [[2552]].{{Ref/Reuse|h2}} | ||
[[Type-29 Shade|''Mamua'uda''-pattern Shade]] | |||
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The | File:HCEA-T29ShadeASG.png|''Mamua'uda''-pattern Shade | ||
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The ''Mamua'uda''-pattern Shade consists of a sturdy base of three legs and a floating, mobile, turret-like seat with control systems for its plasma cannon. It fires three rounds of slow, purple plasma bolts at once, and has very limited precision and a medium rate of fire. It provides greater mobility than some of the other variants, at the expense of protection.{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} | |||
*[[Type-55 Shade|''Sho'riru''-pattern Shade]] | |||
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The | File:H4-T55ShadeASG.png|''Sho'riru''-pattern Shade | ||
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The ''Sho'riru''-pattern Shade is a more recently-encountered model, notably deployed by [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] during the [[First Battle of Requiem|first]] and [[Second Battle of Requiem|second]] battles of [[Requiem]] in [[2557]] and [[2558]], respectively.<ref name="H4">'''Halo 4'''</ref> | |||
*[[Shade Turret (Halo 5: Guardians)|''Bmur'resh''-pattern Shade]] | |||
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File:H5G - Shade render.png|''Bmur'resh''-pattern Shade | |||
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The ''Bmur'resh''-pattern Shade was utilised by both the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] during the [[Battle of Kamchatka]], [[Battle of Nuusra]] and the [[Battle of Sunaion]] in [[2558]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H5SoS|Halo 5: Guardians|Swords of Sanghelios (level)}} | |||
===Banished Shade=== | ===Banished Shade=== | ||
*[[Banished Shade|Shade (Halo Wars 2)]] | |||
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File:HW2 Artwork ShadeDrop.jpg | |||
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During the occupation of [[Installation 00]] in [[2559]], [[Yapyap]] used an unidentified variant of the Banished Shade turret during his rebellion against the Banished.<ref name="HW2">'''Halo Wars 2'''</ref> | |||
*[[Banished Shade|Bolroci Workshop Shade]] | |||
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File:HINF XGS2020 Shade 3.png|Bolroci Workshop Shade | |||
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During the [[Installation 07 conflict]], Escharum's forces used a variant similar to the ''Preksheda'' variant with energy shielding in place of armor plating used in the ''Rizsheda'' variant.{{Ref/Game|id=HINF|[[Halo Infinite]]}} | |||
==In-game== | ==In-game== | ||