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'''Tungsten''' | '''Tungsten''' is a chemical element. Tungsten is found in the [[Wikipedia:scheelite|scheelite]] ore.{{Ref/Novel|SoR|Chapter=8}} | ||
==Uses== | |||
===Human=== | |||
Tungsten is used by the [[UNSC]] in the manufacture of [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]] rounds, combined with [[iron|ferrous material]], and used by [[UNSC Navy]] warships as high-penetration projectiles. The 14. | Tungsten is used by the [[UNSC]] in the manufacture of [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]] rounds, combined with [[iron|ferrous material]], and used by [[UNSC Navy]] warships as high-penetration projectiles. The weapons technology was eventually miniaturized and the metal was also used in the composition of the M645 FTP-HE round used in the [[ARC-920]] railgun. The 14.5×114mm Armor-Piercing Fin-Stabilizing Discarding Sabot (APFSDS) rounds of the [[Sniper Rifle System 99D-S2 Anti-Matériel|S2 AM sniper rifle]] series are composed of tungsten. The metal can also be layered with [[Titanium-A armor]] to give the armor a radiation absorbtion rating of 5 and presumably grant greater protection against [[plasma]] weaponry.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole", ''page 475''</ref> | ||
===Covenant=== | |||
The blade on the reverse end of the [[ | Similar to humanity, the Jiralhanae use tungsten for weapons. The blade on the reverse end of the [[Gravity hammer (fiction)|Gravity hammer]] is usually made with a tungsten-alloy.{{Ref/Site|Id=bnet|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=25447|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Halo: Reach Ordnance Page|D=21|M=2|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Book|Id=evg|EVG|Page=82}} The ammunition for the [[Paegaas Workshop Spiker]] were also tungsten.{{Ref/Site|Id=waypoint|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/gallery/spike-rifle/bb559bc8-65c5-4572-8ffd-f7c05680380c|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page= Spike Rifle|D=29|M=09|Y=2011|LocalArchive=Archive:Halo Waypoint/2009 to 2014/Universe/Weapons#Spike Rifle}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:43, January 20, 2024
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Tungsten is a chemical element. Tungsten is found in the scheelite ore.[1]
Uses[edit]
Human[edit]
Tungsten is used by the UNSC in the manufacture of Magnetic Accelerator Cannon rounds, combined with ferrous material, and used by UNSC Navy warships as high-penetration projectiles. The weapons technology was eventually miniaturized and the metal was also used in the composition of the M645 FTP-HE round used in the ARC-920 railgun. The 14.5×114mm Armor-Piercing Fin-Stabilizing Discarding Sabot (APFSDS) rounds of the S2 AM sniper rifle series are composed of tungsten. The metal can also be layered with Titanium-A armor to give the armor a radiation absorbtion rating of 5 and presumably grant greater protection against plasma weaponry.[2]
Covenant[edit]
Similar to humanity, the Jiralhanae use tungsten for weapons. The blade on the reverse end of the Gravity hammer is usually made with a tungsten-alloy.[3][4] The ammunition for the Paegaas Workshop Spiker were also tungsten.[5]
Sources[edit]
- ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach, chapter 8
- ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole", page 475
- ^ Bungie.net, Halo: Reach Ordnance Page (Retrieved on Feb 21, 2021) [archive]
- ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 82
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Spike Rifle (Retrieved on Sep 29, 2011) [local archive] [external archive]