Z-390 incineration cannon

Z-390 incineration cannon
Production overview
Manufacturer:	Unknown/Forerunner origin
Type:	Energy projectile launcher
Specifications
Length:	134.8 centimeters (53.1 in)
Width:	20 centimeters (7.9 in)
Height:	40.5 centimeters (15.9 in)
Ammunition type:	Antimatter/ionized particles
Feed system:	One unit
Rate of fire:	0.2 seconds per burst (0.8 seconds between bursts)
Muzzle velocity:	40 m/s per burst (90 mph) 69 m/s fully charged (154 mph)
Effective range:	30.5 m (100.0 ft) (unscoped) 49.5 m (162.5 ft) (scoped)
Service history
In service:	Forerunner-Flood war Post-Covenant War conflicts

The Weapon/Anti-Materiel Z-390 High-Explosive Munitions Rifle, also known as the incineration cannon, is a Forerunner anti-matériel weapon originally used to combat the Flood.

Overview

The Incineration Cannon was often used to strategically purge infected sites. Prometheans used the Incineration Cannon when assaulting a location believed to contain a Gravemind, or early-forming spore mountains, that were deemed too small for ship weapons but too large for infantry weapons. The Incineration Cannon fires five antimatter-infused streams of concentrated explosive particles, which gather into globular projectiles that oscillate along a straight trajectory and disintegrate targets when landing a killing blow. The projectiles detonate and spread upon impact with a target, ricocheting and bouncing in tall but short arc trajectories. It initially holds five whole charges at a time with one shot per charge. Each charge is automatically "loaded" after firing and cool-down. It has been described as "mixing traits of a rocket launcher, shotgun, and flamethrower."

Design details

The weapon possesses an angular design and a metallic casing. It appears to be held together, at least partly, by energy fields as indicated by its self-assembly process and reloading mechanics. Red highlights can be seen while the weapon is self-assembling and throughout the casing once assembly is complete; these highlights grow brighter when the weapon is fired. The weapon features an integrated optical scope for targeting accuracy.

Variants

• River of Light: The River of Light was created during the Forerunner-Flood war, which led to many technical advances that ultimately proved fruitless. Upgraded with increased damage, a wider projectile trajectory, 25% increased battery capacity, and faster charging speed, it unleashes long bursts of seven energy blasts if charged up. Available as an Ultra Rare REQ for Level 5 energy in Warzone simulations, the River of Light is also available as a secret weapon in the mission Reunion.
• Heartseeker: The Heartseeker, carried by Warrior-Servants relentless on the hunt, fires slower-moving but more powerful energy charges with very strong homing behavior, increased range, and a wider blast radius over the standard weapon. It is available in Warzone simulations as a Legendary REQ that costs Level 6 energy.

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  River of Light.

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  Heartseeker.

Gameplay

Changes from Halo 4 to Halo 5: Guardians

• Power of the weapon is determined by how long the user holds down the trigger, with uncharged shots firing a burst of two projectiles with arcing trajectory and fully charged shots having a similar effect as those of the previous incarnation of the weapon, albeit without any secondary explosions. Keeping the weapon charged will slowly deplete its battery, similar to the Plasma Pistol.
  • Uncharged shot consumes 5% of each shot while fully charged shots mainly can consume up to 25% in total.
• Single-charge "magazines" have been replaced with a battery meter.
• Lights on the weapon have switched from red to orange.
• Reload or cooling down time from fully charged shots is faster.

Halo: Spartan Strike

• Carries a maximum of 8 shots.
• Inflicts significant splash damage.
• Can destroy a Wraith or Scorpion Tank in one precision shot.
• Requires open area for safe use. As with other explosive weapons, splash damage at close range can injure or even kill the player.

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  Concept art of the Incineration Cannon for Halo 4.

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  Concept art of the final build of the Incineration Cannon.

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  The Incineration Cannon in Halo 4.

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  Alternate render of the Incineration Cannon.

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  First-person view of the Incineration Cannon in Halo 4.

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  An Operator-clad Spartan-IV firing an Incineration Cannon.

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  The Incineration Cannon's explosive rounds when fired.

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  Reloading the Incineration Cannon.

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  Render of the Incineration Cannon's scope.

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  A Recruit-clad Spartan-IV using an Incineration Cannon in Halo 5: Guardians.

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  First-person view of the Z-390 in Halo 5: Guardians.

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  Smart scope with the Z-390 on Basin.

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  A Challenger-clad Spartan-IV with a Z-390 on Escape from ARC.

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  Third-person view of an incineration cannon engaged in smart scope.

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  First-person view of River of Light.

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  Campaign first-person view of River of Light by John-117.

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  The River of Light's charged shot.

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  A Spartan wielding River of Light.

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  First-person view of Heartseeker.

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  A Spartan wielding Heartseeker.

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  REQ certification of the Incineration Cannon.

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  REQ card of the Incineration Cannon.

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  REQ card of the River of Light.

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  REQ card of the Heartseeker.

List of appearances

• Halo 4 (First appearance)
  • Spartan Ops
• Halo: Spartan Strike
• Halo 5: Guardians