Type-58 plasma cannon | |
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200 shot charge (dismounted)[2] |
Automatic[1] | |
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Medium to medium-long
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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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Third-person view of a plasma cannon in Halo 5: Guardians.
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.
Jameson Locke wielding a plasma cannon during the Battle of Nuusra.
A Spartan-IV wielding a plasma cannon on Raid on Apex 7.
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)