Z-390 incineration cannon: Difference between revisions

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|type = Energy projectile launcher<br />High-Explosive Munitions Rifle{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

|length = {{Convert|134.8|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

|width = {{Convert|20|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

|height = {{Convert|40.5|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

|ammotype = Antimatter/ionized particles{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}}

* 68.90 m/s (226.0 ft/s; 154.1 mph) {{C|fully charged}}{{Ref/Reuse|analysis}}

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* 274 m (900 ft) {{C|scoped, ''Halo 4''}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4guide}}

* 30.5 m (100 ft) {{C|unscoped, ''Halo 5: Guardians''}}{{Ref/Reuse|analysis}}

* 49.5 m (162.5 ft) {{C|scoped, ''Halo 5: Guardians''}}{{Ref/Reuse|analysis}}

The '''Weapon/Anti-Materiel Z-390 High-Explosive Munitions Rifle''' ('''W/AM Z-390 HEMR'''), also known as the '''incineration cannon''', is a [[Forerunner]] anti-matériel weapon originally used to combat the [[Flood]].<ref name="h4evg">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 101''</ref><ref>[http://blogs.halo.xbox.com/Headlines/post/2012/09/26/The-Halo-Bulletin-92612-.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''The Halo Bulletin 9.27.12'']</ref> It is commonly used by [[Promethean Knight|Promethean]] [[Knight Commander]]s.

=== 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.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy5cns3AhkE '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 4 Incineration Cannon, Binary Rifle'']</ref> The weapon features an integrated optical scope for targeting accuracy. The Incineration Cannon was manufactured and developed by [[Ferrarius Assembler Vats]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=393}}

The Incineration Cannon was often used to strategically purge Flood-infected sites. [[Promethean]]s used the Incineration Cannon when assaulting a location believed to contain a [[Gravemind]], or early-forming [[Flood hive|spore mountains]], that were deemed too small for ship weapons but too large for infantry weapons.{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}} The Incineration Cannon fires five antimatter-infused streams of concentrated explosive particles,{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}} 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."

In [[Warzone]] simulations, the Incineration Cannon can be [[Requisition system|requisitioned]] by [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IVs]] as a Level 5 Rare REQ.<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>

* '''[[River of Light]]''': The ''River of Light'' is an improved Incineration Cannon that 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, faster burst rate of fire, faster charging speed, and faster heat dissipation, 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 the third [[Special weapons (Halo 5: Guardians)|hidden weapon]] in the mission [[Reunion]].{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}

* '''[[Heartseeker]]''': The ''Heartseeker'', carried by [[Warrior-Servant]]s relentless on the hunt, is an advanced Incineration Cannon that fires slower-moving but more powerful energy charges with very strong homing behavior, 30% 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.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}

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* Can destroy a Wraith or Scorpion tank in one precision shot.

=== Halo 4 ===

File:H4 ScattershotIncinCannon Concept.jpg|Concept art of the final build of the Incineration Cannon, alongside the Scattershot.

File:H4-MP-IncinerationCannon-HUD.jpg|First-person view of the Incineration Cannon in ''Halo 4''{{'}}s multiplayer.

File:H4-MP-IncinerationCannon-Fire.jpg|The Incineration Cannon's explosive rounds when fired in ''Halo 4''.

File:IC reload.jpg|A Spartan-IV reloading the Incineration Cannon.

File:H5G-Z390HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the Z-390 by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' campaign.

File:H5G-Z390Overheat.png|The Z-390 overheating in Fred-104's hands.

File:H5G-Z390zoom.png|The Z-390 engaged in smart scope on [[Regret (Halo 5: Guardians map)|Regret]].

File:H5G-Boom.jpg|A [[RECRUIT-class Mjolnir|Recruit]]-clad Spartan-IV using an Incineration Cannon in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.

File:H5G-Challenger&Z390.jpg|A [[CHALLENGER-class Mjolnir|Challenger]]-clad Spartan-IV with a Z-390 on [[Escape from ARC]].

File:H5G-Z390Overheat-ThirdPerson.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad Spartan-IV with an overheated Incineration Cannon on Regret.

File:H5G-ROL.png|A Centurion/[[VIGILANT-class Mjolnir|Vigilant]]-clad Spartan wielding ''River of Light'' on [[Coliseum]].

File:H5G-ROLEffect.png|The ''River of Light''{{'}}s charged shot.

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