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|manufacturer=Various<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/shrike-turret '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Shrike Turret'']</ref>
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The '''''Upisa'weri''-pattern Sky Striker'''{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} {{Type|56|Anti-Aerospace Turret|AAT}}, more commonly known as the '''Shrike turret''', is an automated [[Anti-aircraft weapon|anti-aerospace weapon]] emplacement system utilized at sites of significant strategic importance. Produced by numerous manufacturers, Shrikes are used by the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}


The '''Type-56 anti-aerospace turret''', more commonly known as the '''Shrike turret''', is an automated [[Anti-aircraft weapon|anti-aerospace weapon]] emplacement system utilized at sites of significant strategic importance. Produced by numerous manufacturers, Shrikes are used by the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]].<ref name="universe"/>
==Overview==
===Design details===
The Shrike is an anti-air turret of [[Sangheili]] origin, with numerous variant [[design pattern]]s produced over the years. The turret consists of a squat, rounded base with a spherical rotating mechanism mounting twin rapid-fire [[heavy plasma cannon]]s. They were originally designed by the [[War of Beginnings]]-era Sangheili, and employ the use of "semi-feral" [[associated intelligence]]s - an artifice banned by the statues of the [[San'Shyuum]] during the reign of the [[Covenant]] empire.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}


==Specifications==
Due to the limitations on their use, most Shrikes lay abandoned for the majority of the Covenant's history, leading to their automated systems only being capable of communicating in [[Sangheili (language)|ancient languages]] and cannot be understood by modern personnel. Equally, this means that Shrike AIs are unable to properly understand modern [[Identification friend or foe|IFF]] systems and codewords - when deployed they must be carefully monitored and locked down due to their potential for error.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
The Type-56 Anti-Aerospace Turret is an [[anti-aircraft weapon]] system that is armed with two high-power [[plasma]] cannons. In contrast of the point-defense emplacements used by the [[Covenant]], the Shrike turret is fully automated and operated by "semi-feral" [[associated intelligence]]s. These long-abandoned constructs are capable of communication, though modern [[Sangheili]] are unable to understand them. As a result, the constructs must be carefully monitored and locked down prior to activation due to their inability to understand modern [[Identification friend or foe|IFF]] systems and codeword usage by both the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]]. Regardless, the Shrike's combination of firepower and preternatural reaction times make them valuable military assets.<ref name="universe"/>
 
Overall, the Shrike's combination of firepower and seemingly-preternatural reaction times make them valuable military assets for the Covenant's [[Covenant remnants|successor states]] - who have pulled them out of old storage units for use in the post-Covenant [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|conflicts]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
 
===Variants===
Numerous [[design pattern]] variants of the Shrike artillery pod have been developed over the years; the ''Upisa'weri'' design is only one of these patterns. The older and simpler-to-assemble pattern variants such as the ''Upisa'weri'' have been able to easily proliferate in the post-war environment due to existing older stocks inside long-term storage and their easy-to-construct nature making them easy to manufacture in local [[keep]]-level [[Assembly Forges]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


==Operational history==
==Operational history==
The Type-56 Shrike was first encountered in [[2556]]. The weapon emplacements were used by both the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] throughout the [[Blooding Years]].<ref name="universe"/>
The Upisa'weri-pattern Shrike was first observed and recorded in the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s [[type classification system]] in [[2556]]. The weapon emplacements were used by both the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] throughout the [[Blooding Years]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}


In [[2558#October|October 2558]], several Type-56 Shrikes were utilized by Jul 'Mdama's Covenant during the [[Battle of Sunaion]] as defensive emplacements against the invading Swords of Sanghelios. The [[UNSC]]'s [[Fireteam Osiris]] managed to shut down the turrets on their way to the [[Guardian]] near the city, effectively wiping out the Covenant's aerospace defense and allowing the Swords of Sanghelios' fleet to aid the ground forces.<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level, ''[[Battle of Sunaion (level)|Battle of Sunaion]]''</ref>
In [[2558#October|October 2558]], several ''Upisa'weri''-pattern Shrikes were utilized by Jul 'Mdama's resurgent Covenant during the [[Battle of Sunaion]] as defensive emplacements against the invading Swords of Sanghelios. The [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]'s [[Fireteam Osiris]] managed to shut down the turrets on their way to the [[Guardian]] near the city, effectively wiping out the Covenant's aerospace defense and allowing the Swords of Sanghelios' fleet to aid the ground forces.{{Ref/Level|H5G|Battle of Sunaion (level)|Battle of Sunaion}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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===Development images===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H5-ConceptArt-Type56Shrike.jpg|Concept art of the Type-56 Shrike for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G Achievement DeathFromAbove.png|Concept art of the Shrike for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G_ShrikeTurret_Render.jpg|Render of the Shrike from ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G_ShrikeTurret_Render.jpg|Render of the Shrike from ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G ShrikeTurret Turret HiPoly.jpg|A render of the turret's high-poly sculpt geometry.
File:H5G ShrikeTurret Topology.jpg|The final Shrike turret's topology and UV unwrap.
File:H5G_ShrikeTurret_Render_2.jpg|Render of the Shrike from ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G_ShrikeTurret_Render_3.jpg|Render of the Shrike base from ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
File:Halo 5 - Shrike.jpg|Closeup screenshot of the Shrike.
File:Halo 5 - Shrike.jpg|Closeup screenshot of the Shrike.
File:Halo 5 - Shrike 2.jpg|The Shrike on Sanghelios on Sunaion.
File:Halo 5 - Shrike 2.jpg|The Shrike on Sanghelios on Sunaion.
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File:Halo 5 - Shrike 4.jpg|View of the Shrike in Sunaion.
File:Halo 5 - Shrike 4.jpg|View of the Shrike in Sunaion.
</gallery>
</gallery>
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==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


{{Covenant Weapons}}
{{Covenant heavy weapons}}


[[Category:Artillery]]
[[Category:Artillery]]
[[Category:Plasma weapons]]
[[Category:Plasma weapons]]

Latest revision as of 06:04, June 1, 2023

Upisa'weri-pattern Sky Striker
H5G-T56Shrike-AAST.png
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Local keep forges[1]
Various others[2]

Type:

Anti-aircraft weapon[2]

Specifications

Length:

13.3 meters (43.6 ft)[1][2]

Width:

10.3 meters (33.7 ft)[2]

Height:

9.6 meters (31.4 ft)[2]

Weight:

31.5 metric tons (31.0 LT; 34.7 ST)[1]

Ammunition type:

Superheated plasma[2]

Feed system:

Effectively unlimited capacity[2]

Service history

In service:

Post-Covenant War conflicts[2]

 

The Upisa'weri-pattern Sky Striker[1] (UNSC Type classification: Type-56 Anti-Aerospace Turret, T-56 AAT), more commonly known as the Shrike turret, is an automated anti-aerospace weapon emplacement system utilized at sites of significant strategic importance. Produced by numerous manufacturers, Shrikes are used by the Swords of Sanghelios and Jul 'Mdama's Covenant.[2]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The Shrike is an anti-air turret of Sangheili origin, with numerous variant design patterns produced over the years. The turret consists of a squat, rounded base with a spherical rotating mechanism mounting twin rapid-fire heavy plasma cannons. They were originally designed by the War of Beginnings-era Sangheili, and employ the use of "semi-feral" associated intelligences - an artifice banned by the statues of the San'Shyuum during the reign of the Covenant empire.[1][2]

Due to the limitations on their use, most Shrikes lay abandoned for the majority of the Covenant's history, leading to their automated systems only being capable of communicating in ancient languages and cannot be understood by modern personnel. Equally, this means that Shrike AIs are unable to properly understand modern IFF systems and codewords - when deployed they must be carefully monitored and locked down due to their potential for error.[2]

Overall, the Shrike's combination of firepower and seemingly-preternatural reaction times make them valuable military assets for the Covenant's successor states - who have pulled them out of old storage units for use in the post-Covenant conflicts.[2]

Variants[edit]

Numerous design pattern variants of the Shrike artillery pod have been developed over the years; the Upisa'weri design is only one of these patterns. The older and simpler-to-assemble pattern variants such as the Upisa'weri have been able to easily proliferate in the post-war environment due to existing older stocks inside long-term storage and their easy-to-construct nature making them easy to manufacture in local keep-level Assembly Forges.[1]

Operational history[edit]

The Upisa'weri-pattern Shrike was first observed and recorded in the Office of Naval Intelligence's type classification system in 2556. The weapon emplacements were used by both the Swords of Sanghelios and Jul 'Mdama's Covenant throughout the Blooding Years.[2]

In October 2558, several Upisa'weri-pattern Shrikes were utilized by Jul 'Mdama's resurgent Covenant during the Battle of Sunaion as defensive emplacements against the invading Swords of Sanghelios. The UNSC's Fireteam Osiris managed to shut down the turrets on their way to the Guardian near the city, effectively wiping out the Covenant's aerospace defense and allowing the Swords of Sanghelios' fleet to aid the ground forces.[3]

Trivia[edit]

A shrike is a family of birds that are renown for impaling their prey on sharp objects to allow them to easily tear apart the flesh into smaller fragments.

Gallery[edit]

Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.

Development images[edit]

  • Concept art of the Shrike for Halo 5: Guardians.

    Concept art of the Shrike for Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Render of the Shrike from Halo 5: Guardians.

    Render of the Shrike from Halo 5: Guardians.

  • A render of the turret's high-poly sculpt geometry.

    A render of the turret's high-poly sculpt geometry.

  • The final Shrike turret's topology and UV unwrap.

    The final Shrike turret's topology and UV unwrap.

  • Render of the Shrike from Halo 5: Guardians.

    Render of the Shrike from Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Render of the Shrike base from Halo 5: Guardians.

    Render of the Shrike base from Halo 5: Guardians.

Screenshots[edit]

  • Closeup screenshot of the Shrike.

    Closeup screenshot of the Shrike.

  • The Shrike on Sanghelios on Sunaion.

    The Shrike on Sanghelios on Sunaion.

  • View of the Shrike in Sunaion.

    View of the Shrike in Sunaion.

  • View of the Shrike in Sunaion.

    View of the Shrike in Sunaion.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 305
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Halo Waypoint, Shrike Turret (Retrieved on Jun 30, 2021) [archive]
  3. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Battle of Sunaion

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