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[[File:H2A - Grunt on Shade.jpg|thumb|300px|An [[Unggoy Minor]] manning a {{Pattern|Eeo'Pimu|Shade}} on [[Installation 05]].]]
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'''Shade''' is a common name given to the [[Covenant]]'s manned stationary gun turrets.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''Bungie.net game stats''</ref><ref name="vis">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 171''</ref> These weapons platforms vary in shape and role, but are similar enough in function and purpose to be grouped into the same category. Specifically designated types of Shade include the [[Rizsheda-pattern Shade|Type-26]], [[Eeo'Pimu-pattern Shade|Type-27]], [[Mamua'uda-pattern Shade|Type-29]],{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} and [[Sho'riru-pattern Shade|Type-55]] Anti-Infantry Stationary Guns.<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/shade '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Shade Turret'']</ref>
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'''Shade''' is a common name given to the [[Covenant]]'s stationary gun turrets.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''Bungie.net game stats''</ref> While these weapons platforms vary in shape and role, only one model, the [[Type-26 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun]], has been identified.
Shade turrets were once exclusively designed and manufactured by the [[Assembly Forges]] of ''[[High Charity]]''. After the holy city [[Fall of High Charity|fell]] to the [[Flood]] and was later [[Raid on High Charity|destroyed]] by [[John-117]], [[Achoem Weapons]]—based in [[Tolvuus]], [[Sanghelios]]—maintains the long-standing tradition of manufacturing the Shade turret.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}


==Design details and operation==
==Design details==
The Shade is a Covenant stationary gun, commonly operated by [[Unggoy]]. The Shade offers a wide field of fire and a 360-degree traversal mount. The Covenant use the Shade's field of fire to their advantage and place them at strategic points where they can do the most damage. Though most of the Shade models fill an anti-infantry role, anti-vehicle and anti-air variants of the Shade also exist.
===Design details and operation===
[[File:HCE-T29ShadeASG-Screen.jpg|thumb|250px|A pair of {{Pattern|Mamua'uda|Shade}}s operated by [[Unggoy]] on [[Installation 04]].]]
The Shades serve as the Covenant's primary stationary gun turrets and are commonly operated by [[Unggoy]]. Virtually all models of the Shade offer a wide field of fire by virtue of their mobile turret chassis nestled on a 360-degree traversal anti-gravity mount. The Covenant use this to their advantage and place Shades at strategic points where they can do the most damage, often around their outposts or [[Military base|bases]]; more permanent facilities are usually also equipped with heavier {{Pattern|Kewu Umppi'pa'|citadel turret}}s. Though most of the Shade models fill an anti-infantry role, anti-vehicle and anti-air variants of the Shade turrets also exist.


===Anti-infantry Shade===
Anti-infantry Shade guns fire bolts of slow moving, high-powered plasma encased in magnetic fields. The accuracy of a Shade's weapon is fairly low, as the bolts of plasma fired can hit anywhere within the aiming reticle. The anti-infantry Shade is effective against most infantry. However, due to their high intelligence, [[Sangheili]] will often find cover and escape the Shade's range of fire. On this same note, the bolts fired lack the required punch to damage [[Mgalekgolo]], whose armor and combat shield can withstand most Covenant and UNSC small firearms, causing the plasma bolts to have little to no effect on them. It has shown good defense against light vehicles such as the [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghost]], and in desperate situations, can serve as anti-aircraft defense, requiring only a few direct hits to destroy a [[Banshee]].
The anti-infantry version of the Shade gun fires two or three bolts of slow moving, high powered plasma encased in magnetic fields. The accuracy of a Shade's weapon is fairly low, as the bolts of plasma fired can hit anywhere within the aiming reticle. The anti-infantry Shade is effective against most infantry. However, due to their high intelligence, [[Sangheili]] will often find cover and escape the Shade's range of fire. On this same note, the bolts fired lack the required punch to damage [[Mgalekgolo]], whose armor and combat shield can withstand most Covenant and UNSC small firearms, causing the plasma bolts to have little to no effect on them. It has shown good defense against light vehicles such as the [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghost]], and in desperate situations, can serve as anti-aircraft defense, requiring only a few direct hits to destroy a [[Banshee]].


As with its recognizable [[M41 LAAG|human counterpart]], 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 effect the ability of the target to dodge them.
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 a disadvantage, the player 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, players are unprotected from the rear. Additionally, the ''[[Halo 3]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s version of the Shade has an extremely slow turning rate, making it a detriment to the user. The Shade's rate-of-fire is also slower than that of the M41.
==Variants==
===Covenant Shade===
*[[Type-25 Shade]]
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>


===Anti-vehicle Shade===
*{{Pattern|Preksheda|Shade}}
A more rarely seen variant, the anti-vehicle Shade is armed with a single [[Class-2 Projectile cannon|fuel rod cannon]]. The variant can also be used in an anti-air or anti-infantry role. Its basic shape is similar to the Type-26 ASG, but it is colored iridescent green instead. This variant only appears in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', on the level [[Tip of the Spear]].
<gallery>
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.


===Anti-air Shade===
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.
Armed with twin [[heavy plasma cannon]]s with explosive bolts, the anti-air Shade is used to repel enemy aircraft. As with the fuel rod Shade, its chassis appears to be based on the T-26 ASG. However, it possesses additional energy shields to protect the user. The anti-air Shade appears in ''Halo: Reach'', on the levels Tip of the Spear and [[New Alexandria (level)|New Alexandria]].


==Models==
*{{Pattern|Rizsheda|Shade}}
There are several models encountered so far in the Halo universe.
<gallery>
File:Type26 ASG.png|''Rizsheda''-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 with a 360° platform similar to the ''Preksheda'' variant and more protection to the the gunner.
*[[Eeo'Pimu-pattern 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 {{Pattern|Ru'swum|Phantom}}.<ref name="h2">'''Halo 2'''</ref>


===Shade (Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo Wars)===
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}}
The Shade was first seen in the E3 demo atop a [[Spectre]] and made its first gameplay appearance in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''<nowiki />'s level, [[The Truth and Reconciliation]]. The Shade also makes an appearance in ''[[Halo Wars]]'' and is identical to the ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' Shade.


The Shade in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''Halo Wars'' consists of a sturdy base of three legs and a floating, mobile, turret-like seat with control systems for its "nozzle".
*{{Pattern|Mamua'uda|Shade}}
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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}}


===Shade (Halo 2)===
*{{Pattern|Sho'riru|Shade}}
The Shade returned in ''Halo 2'', and is referred to as the Shielded Plasma Cannon.{{Citation needed}} Similar to the [[Phantom]] of ''Halo 2'', this turret fires slow moving red plasma bolts. To protect the gunner, this turret is equipped with an energy shield, similar to the [[Kig-yar Point Defense Gauntlet]]. These turrets are featured in the highway tunnel in Outskirts.
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File:H4-T55ShadeASG.png|''Sho'riru''-pattern Shade
</gallery>
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 [[Requiem Campaign|second]] battles of [[Requiem]] in [[2557]] and [[2558]], respectively.<ref name="H4">'''Halo 4'''</ref>
*{{Pattern|Bmur'resh|Shade}}
<gallery>
File:H5G - Shade render.png|''Bmur'resh''-pattern Shade
</gallery>
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)}}


The turret on the [[Shadow]] is very similar in appearance to the Shade in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. In addition, these turrets seem to be more powerful than the standard Shade in ''Halo 2'', and offer more protection as they are fixed to the armored personnel carrier and, as such, are mobile. The rate of fire is also considerably faster by as much as three times.
===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>


===Shade (Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST)===
*[[Bolroci Workshop Shade]]
{{Main|Type-26 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun}}
<gallery>
The Shade returned in ''Halo 3'' and had major visual and technical updates from its predecessors; the Shade now is in the shape of a ball-turret, has a higher rate of fire, and provides excellent front and side protection for the gunner. Like all Shades that have appeared in previous games, it is elevated on a small gravity lift that hovers the turret in the air, and so has a full 360 degree field of view.
File:HINF XGS2020 Shade 3.png|Bolroci Workshop Shade
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During the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]], 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]]}}


Interestingly, the Shade's aiming reticule was similar to a [[Needler]]'s, except with a circle of lines at the center. The Shade was in multiplayer only in ''[[Halo 3 Epsilon]]'', as it was removed from the final version, even in [[Forge]]. Modders are still able to [[mod]] the game to get the Shade on certain maps.
==In-game==
The Shade was first seen in the E3 demo atop a {{Pattern|Wuzum|Spectre}} and made its first gameplay appearance in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''<nowiki />'s level, [[The Truth and Reconciliation]]. The campaign version of the gun is almost twice as fast as the multiplayer version.


In ''Halo 3: ODST'', the Shade seems to rotate quicker than it did in ''Halo 3''. It is also worth noting that in ''Halo 3: ODST'', the Shade lacks a plate of armor in the top middle, in between its guns, exposing the operator to enemy snipers.
In ''Halo 3'', the Shade's aiming reticule was similar to a [[Needler]]'s, except with a circle of lines at the center. The Shade was in multiplayer only in ''[[Halo 3 Epsilon]]'', as it was removed from the final version, even in [[Forge]]. Shades were later made available, free of modding, on some Forge maps.


===Shade (Halo: Reach)===
Neither the [[Power Drain]] nor an overcharged [[Plasma Pistol]] shot can disable the Shade's firing mechanisms, though either of these will temporarily disable its ability to rotate, this applies to all EMP weapons.
The Type-26 ASG returns in ''Halo: Reach'' and the default variant of the Shade. It a similar design as the ones in ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo 3: ODST''. The Shade is now usable in multiplayer and can be added into custom maps via Forge. It also has regained the ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' fire rate, albeit with the plasma bolts of the ''Halo 3'' Shade. The flaps at the side will no longer cover the user instead giving the user more angular cover.


The anti-air and anti-vehicle variants of the Shade are also introduced in ''Reach''.
The Shade makes an appearance in ''[[Halo Wars]]'' and is identical to the Type-29 Shade from ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. Anti-air and anti-vehicle variants of the Type-26 Shade are also introduced in ''Halo: Reach''.


==Tactics==
*In [[Forge/Halo: Reach|Halo: Reach's Forge]], the shade turret is the only Covenant vehicle that can be colored based on the team, only changing the base of the turret
===Campaign===
===Campaign tactics===
*Heavy weapons, vehicles or grenades are perfect to destroy Shades.
*Heavy weapons, vehicles or grenades are perfect to destroy Shades.
*In ''Halo 3: ODST'', Automags and snipers can be used to kill the gunner if no heavy weapons can be found.
*In ''Halo Combat Evolved'', if you get close to a Shade and try to push it, the operator can turn the turret and splatter you with the gun.
**You can also force them to dismount by using explosives to cause the turret to flip.
*In ''Halo 3: ODST'', Automags and snipers ''can'' be used to kill the gunner if no heavy weapons can be found.
*Ramming it with any vehicle at speed is an instant kill except in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''Halo Wars''.
*Ramming it with any vehicle at speed is an instant kill except in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''Halo Wars''.
*In ''Halo 3'' if you shoot a Shade from a distance and in the middle between the two pieces that jut out, the operator might jump out.
**Warthogs and Choppers can ram the turret without injuring the drivers, while Ghosts have a risk of damaging the drivers when ramming.
*In ''Halo 3'', if you stand right in front of the turret, in between the guns, the operator will not turn the turret to make you slide in front of it, making you a harder target.
*In ''Halo 3'' if you shoot a Shade from a distance and in the middle between the two pieces that jut out, the operator might jump out, making them an easier target.
 
*In ''Halo 3'', if the player stand right in front of the turret, in between the guns, the operator will not turn the turret to make the player slide in front of it, making you a harder target.
== Trivia ==
*In ''Halo: Reach'', enemies on Legendary can fire the Shade turret at an extreme rate.
*Neither the [[Power Drain]] nor an overcharged [[Plasma Pistol]] shot can disable the Shade's firing mechanisms, though either of these will temporarily disable its ability to rotate.
*In ''Halo: Reach'', if the player get close to the turret, the operator will jump out of it.
*In ''Halo: Spartan Assault'' and ''Halo: Spartan Strike'' when a Shade reaches 66% damage, the enemy will dismount from it.
**Note that you cannot score a double kill when you destroy the Shade Turret along with a mounted gunner.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="160">
<gallery>
File:Halo3shadeshot.jpg|A close up of a Shade's Plasma bolt in mid-flight in ''Halo 3.''
File:HCE Shade.png|A ''Mamua'uda''-pattern Shade in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:Shade-shot.jpg|Shade Plasma bolts in mid-flight in ''Halo: Combat Evolved.''
File:H2-T27ShadeASG.png|An ''Eeo'pimu''-pattern Shade in ''Halo 2''.
File:John plasma turret.png|Shade in ''Halo 2.''
File:HTMCC-H3-Generalshadewalker.jpg|A [[Cut Halo 3 vehicles|cut]] mobile Shade for ''Halo 3''.
File:ShadowH2.png|A Shade on top of a [[Shadow]].
File:Type26 ASG.png|The ''Rizsheda''-patttern Shade in ''Halo 3''.
File:Fuel_Rod_Shade.jpg|The fuel rod Shade turret in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HW shadeturret.jpg|''Mamua'uda''-pattern Shade in ''Halo Wars''
File:Untitled.png|While using the Fuel Rod Shade.
File:T26 ASG.png|The standard variant of the ''Preksheda''-pattern Shade in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Anti Air Shade.jpg|An anti-air Shade in ''Halo: Reach.''
File:AA Shade.png|The AA variant of the ''Preksheda''-pattern Shade in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Fuel rod Shade.png|The fuel rod variant of the ''Preksheda''-pattern Shade in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HCEA-T29ShadeASG.png|A ''Mamua'uda''-pattern Shade in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
File:H4-T55ShadeASG.png|A ''Sho'riru''-pattern Shade in ''Halo 4''.
File:H5G - Shade render.png|A standard variant of the ''Bmur'resh''-pattern Shade in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:Halo 5 Anti-air shade.png| A fuel rod variant of the ''Bmur'resh''-pattern Shade in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:HW2 Artwork ShadeDrop.jpg|[[Blitz]] card of a Banished Shade in ''Halo Wars 2''.
File:HW2-Shades.png|Banished Shades in ''Halo Wars 2''.
File:HINF ShadeTurret.jpg|A Bolroci Workshop Shade in ''Halo Infinite''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
{{Appearances|Halo: Combat Evolved|Halo 2|Halo 3|Halo 3: ODST|Halo Wars|Halo: Reach|Halo: The Fall of Reach|Halo: The Flood|Halo: First Strike|Halo: Ghosts of Onyx|Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe}}
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
**''[[Palace Hotel]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
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An Unggoy Minor prepares to fire a Eeo'Pimu-pattern Shade in the opening cutscene for the level Delta Halo.
An Unggoy Minor manning a Eeo'Pimu-pattern Shade on Installation 05.

Shade is a common name given to the Covenant's manned stationary gun turrets.[1][2] These weapons platforms vary in shape and role, but are similar enough in function and purpose to be grouped into the same category. Specifically designated types of Shade include the Type-26, Type-27, Type-29,[2] and Type-55 Anti-Infantry Stationary Guns.[3]

Shade turrets were once exclusively designed and manufactured by the Assembly Forges of High Charity. After the holy city fell to the Flood and was later destroyed by John-117, Achoem Weapons—based in Tolvuus, Sanghelios—maintains the long-standing tradition of manufacturing the Shade turret.[3]

Design details[edit]

Design details and operation[edit]

A pair of Mamua'uda-pattern Shades operated by Unggoy on Installation 04.

The Shades serve as the Covenant's primary stationary gun turrets and are commonly operated by Unggoy. Virtually all models of the Shade offer a wide field of fire by virtue of their mobile turret chassis nestled on a 360-degree traversal anti-gravity mount. The Covenant use this to their advantage and place Shades at strategic points where they can do the most damage, often around their outposts or bases; more permanent facilities are usually also equipped with heavier Kewu Umppi'pa'-pattern citadel turrets. Though most of the Shade models fill an anti-infantry role, anti-vehicle and anti-air variants of the Shade turrets also exist.

Anti-infantry Shade guns fire bolts of slow moving, high-powered plasma encased in magnetic fields. The accuracy of a Shade's weapon is fairly low, as the bolts of plasma fired can hit anywhere within the aiming reticle. The anti-infantry Shade is effective against most infantry. However, due to their high intelligence, Sangheili will often find cover and escape the Shade's range of fire. On this same note, the bolts fired lack the required punch to damage Mgalekgolo, whose armor and combat shield can withstand most Covenant and UNSC small firearms, causing the plasma bolts to have little to no effect on them. It has shown good defense against light vehicles such as the Ghost, and in desperate situations, can serve as anti-aircraft defense, requiring only a few direct hits to destroy a Banshee.

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 grenades.

Variants[edit]

Covenant Shade[edit]

The T-25 Shade is a rare iteration of the turret. According to ONI analysis, the Dextro Xur-pattern Spirit's plasma cannon appears to be a slightly older variation of the weapon installed on the T-25 Shade turret.[4]

  • Preksheda-pattern Shade

    Preksheda-pattern Shade

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 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.[5] A heavier armored version of the weapon also exists; this variant provides excellent front and side protection for the gunner.

  • Rizsheda-pattern Shade

    Rizsheda-pattern Shade

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.[6] The Rizsheda variant is equipped with a 360° platform similar to the Preksheda variant and more protection to the the gunner.

  • Eeo'pimu-pattern Shade

    Eeo'pimu-pattern Shade

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.[2] It fires red plasma bolts similar to the heavy plasma cannon of the Ru'swum-pattern Phantom.[7]

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.[7]

  • Mamua'uda-pattern Shade

    Mamua'uda-pattern Shade

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.[2]

  • Sho'riru-pattern Shade

    Sho'riru-pattern Shade

The Sho'riru-pattern Shade is a more recently-encountered model, notably deployed by Jul 'Mdama's Covenant during the first and second battles of Requiem in 2557 and 2558, respectively.[8]

  • Bmur'resh-pattern Shade

    Bmur'resh-pattern Shade

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.[9]

Banished Shade[edit]

  • HW2 Artwork ShadeDrop.jpg

During the occupation of Installation 00 in 2559, Yapyap used an unidentified variant of the Banished Shade turret during his rebellion against the Banished.[10]

  • Bolroci Workshop Shade

    Bolroci Workshop Shade

During the Battle for Zeta Halo, Escharum's forces used a variant similar to the Preksheda variant with energy shielding in place of armor plating used in the Rizsheda variant.[11]

In-game[edit]

The Shade was first seen in the E3 demo atop a Wuzum-pattern Spectre and made its first gameplay appearance in Halo: Combat Evolved's level, The Truth and Reconciliation. The campaign version of the gun is almost twice as fast as the multiplayer version.

In Halo 3, the Shade's aiming reticule was similar to a Needler's, except with a circle of lines at the center. The Shade was in multiplayer only in Halo 3 Epsilon, as it was removed from the final version, even in Forge. Shades were later made available, free of modding, on some Forge maps.

Neither the Power Drain nor an overcharged Plasma Pistol shot can disable the Shade's firing mechanisms, though either of these will temporarily disable its ability to rotate, this applies to all EMP weapons.

The Shade makes an appearance in Halo Wars and is identical to the Type-29 Shade from Halo: Combat Evolved. Anti-air and anti-vehicle variants of the Type-26 Shade are also introduced in Halo: Reach.

  • In Halo: Reach's Forge, the shade turret is the only Covenant vehicle that can be colored based on the team, only changing the base of the turret

Campaign tactics[edit]

  • Heavy weapons, vehicles or grenades are perfect to destroy Shades.
  • In Halo Combat Evolved, if you get close to a Shade and try to push it, the operator can turn the turret and splatter you with the gun.
    • You can also force them to dismount by using explosives to cause the turret to flip.
  • In Halo 3: ODST, Automags and snipers can be used to kill the gunner if no heavy weapons can be found.
  • Ramming it with any vehicle at speed is an instant kill except in Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo Wars.
    • Warthogs and Choppers can ram the turret without injuring the drivers, while Ghosts have a risk of damaging the drivers when ramming.
  • In Halo 3 if you shoot a Shade from a distance and in the middle between the two pieces that jut out, the operator might jump out, making them an easier target.
  • In Halo 3, if the player stand right in front of the turret, in between the guns, the operator will not turn the turret to make the player slide in front of it, making you a harder target.
  • In Halo: Reach, enemies on Legendary can fire the Shade turret at an extreme rate.
  • In Halo: Reach, if the player get close to the turret, the operator will jump out of it.
  • In Halo: Spartan Assault and Halo: Spartan Strike when a Shade reaches 66% damage, the enemy will dismount from it.
    • Note that you cannot score a double kill when you destroy the Shade Turret along with a mounted gunner.

Gallery[edit]

  • A Mamua'uda-pattern Shade in Halo: Combat Evolved.

    A Mamua'uda-pattern Shade in Halo: Combat Evolved.

  • An Eeo'pimu-pattern Shade in Halo 2.

    An Eeo'pimu-pattern Shade in Halo 2.

  • A cut mobile Shade for Halo 3.

    A cut mobile Shade for Halo 3.

  • The Rizsheda-patttern Shade in Halo 3.

    The Rizsheda-patttern Shade in Halo 3.

  • Mamua'uda-pattern Shade in Halo Wars

    Mamua'uda-pattern Shade in Halo Wars

  • The standard variant of the Preksheda-pattern Shade in Halo: Reach.

    The standard variant of the Preksheda-pattern Shade in Halo: Reach.

  • The AA variant of the Preksheda-pattern Shade in Halo: Reach.

    The AA variant of the Preksheda-pattern Shade in Halo: Reach.

  • The fuel rod variant of the Preksheda-pattern Shade in Halo: Reach.

    The fuel rod variant of the Preksheda-pattern Shade in Halo: Reach.

  • A Mamua'uda-pattern Shade in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.

    A Mamua'uda-pattern Shade in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.

  • A Sho'riru-pattern Shade in Halo 4.

    A Sho'riru-pattern Shade in Halo 4.

  • A standard variant of the Bmur'resh-pattern Shade in Halo 5: Guardians.

    A standard variant of the Bmur'resh-pattern Shade in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • A fuel rod variant of the Bmur'resh-pattern Shade in Halo 5: Guardians.

    A fuel rod variant of the Bmur'resh-pattern Shade in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Blitz card of a Banished Shade in Halo Wars 2.

    Blitz card of a Banished Shade in Halo Wars 2.

  • Banished Shades in Halo Wars 2.

    Banished Shades in Halo Wars 2.

  • A Bolroci Workshop Shade in Halo Infinite.

    A Bolroci Workshop Shade in Halo Infinite.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo: Reach, Bungie.net game stats
  2. ^ a b c d Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 171
  3. ^ a b Halo Waypoint: Shade Turret
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint: Spirit
  5. ^ Halo: Reach
  6. ^ Halo 3
  7. ^ a b Halo 2
  8. ^ Halo 4
  9. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Swords of Sanghelios (level)
  10. ^ Halo Wars 2
  11. ^ Halo Infinite

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