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The '''Type-58 Directed Energy Support Weapon''' ('''T-58 DESW'''),<ref name="universe"/> simply known as the '''plasma cannon''', is a portable support turret that was in service with both the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] during the [[Blooding Years]]. In addition to being used as a stationary and portable turret, it was also used as secondary weapons for the [[Type-57 Phantom]] and [[Type-58 Wraith]].<ref name="h5g"/> | The '''Type-58 Directed Energy Support Weapon''' ('''T-58 DESW'''),<ref name="universe"/> simply known as the '''plasma cannon''', is a portable support turret that was in service with both the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] during the [[Blooding Years]]. In addition to being used as a stationary and portable turret, it was also used as secondary weapons for the [[Type-57 Phantom]] and [[Type-58 Wraith]].<ref name="h5g"/> It replaces the previous [[Type-52 plasma cannon]]. | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
The | The T-58 DESW exchanges [[San'Shyuum]] refinement and grace seen in earlier models for [[Sangheili]] simplicity and ease of manufacture. Temperamental and heavy, the desperate need for these heavy weapons by the warring factions outweighs any concerns about their quality.<ref name="universe"/> | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
Revision as of 23:19, November 24, 2018
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200 shot charge (dismounted)[2] |
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The Type-58 Directed Energy Support Weapon (T-58 DESW),[1] simply known as the plasma cannon, is a portable support turret that was in service with both the Swords of Sanghelios and Jul 'Mdama's Covenant during the Blooding Years. In addition to being used as a stationary and portable turret, it was also used as secondary weapons for the Type-57 Phantom and Type-58 Wraith.[2] It replaces the previous Type-52 plasma cannon.
Overview
The T-58 DESW exchanges San'Shyuum refinement and grace seen in earlier models for Sangheili simplicity and ease of manufacture. Temperamental and heavy, the desperate need for these heavy weapons by the warring factions outweighs any concerns about their quality.[1]
Gallery
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A Spartan-IV wielding a plasma cannon in Halo 5: Guardians.
Jameson Locke wielding a plasma cannon.
Third-person view of a plasma cannon.
Third-person view of a detached plasma cannon.
Third-person view of Fred-104 using a detached plasma cannon in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.
Edward Buck using the turret during the Battle of Kamchatka.
The T-58 DEWE mounted on the Type-58 Wraith in Halo 5: Guardians.
Concept art of Robert-025 using a Type-58 plasma cannon for Halo Wars 2.
List of appearances
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
