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The '''Type-55 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun''',<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide '''Halo Official Site''' - ''Halo 4 Interactive Guide'']</ref> abbreviated as '''Type-55 ASG''', is a [[Covenant]] anti-infantry gun turret and one of the emplacements generally identified as [[Shade]]s. The [[Covenant remnant|reformed Covenant]] makes extensive use of the T-55 ASG and fielded the weapon during the [[First Battle of Requiem|first]] and [[Second Battle of Requiem|second]] battles on [[Requiem]] in [[2557]] and [[2558]], respectively. | The '''Type-55 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun''',<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide '''Halo Official Site''' - ''Halo 4 Interactive Guide'']</ref> abbreviated as '''Type-55 ASG''', is a [[Covenant]] anti-infantry gun turret and one of the emplacements generally identified as [[Shade]]s. The [[Covenant remnant|reformed Covenant]] makes extensive use of the T-55 ASG and fielded the weapon during the [[First Battle of Requiem|first]] and [[Second Battle of Requiem|second]] battles on [[Requiem]] in [[2557]] and [[2558]], respectively. | ||
==Design details== | |||
The T-55 ASG's design is similar to that of the [[Type-29 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun]]. Like the T-29, the T-55 ASG is mounted on a tripod, with the operator seated on top. As with the T-29, the operator is vulnerable to attacks from the side. The T-55 lacks the T-29's mobility, but has a considerably higher rate of fire. Also unlike the T-29, the T-55 can be destroyed. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 23:55, November 12, 2013
The Type-55 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun,[1] abbreviated as Type-55 ASG, is a Covenant anti-infantry gun turret and one of the emplacements generally identified as Shades. The reformed Covenant makes extensive use of the T-55 ASG and fielded the weapon during the first and second battles on Requiem in 2557 and 2558, respectively.
Design details
The T-55 ASG's design is similar to that of the Type-29 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun. Like the T-29, the T-55 ASG is mounted on a tripod, with the operator seated on top. As with the T-29, the operator is vulnerable to attacks from the side. The T-55 lacks the T-29's mobility, but has a considerably higher rate of fire. Also unlike the T-29, the T-55 can be destroyed.
Gallery
Reference model sheet for the Type-55 "Shade" ASG in Halo 4.
HUD Icon of the Type-55 "Shade" ASG in Halo 4.
The gunner's seat of a Type-55 ASG.
List of appearances
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
