
īase turrets are also equipped on starships. These turrets operated similarly to the light UNSC model, but possess maroon-colored plates over the UNSC green and have much weaker armor. These turrets were also employed by unidentified Insurrectionist forces on Arcadia and Harvest. When a 2531-model base turret sustains too much damage, the structure explodes, but the turret slot remains intact, allowing the base to assemble and deploy another base turret. Ammunition is stored under the turret, providing a steady supply for the weapon mounted on its 360-degree traversal mount. These turrets were assembled in the underground section of the firebase before being deployed into one of the four available slots. It was used by the forces of the UNSC Spirit of Fire in the battles of Harvest, Arcadia and the Etran Harborage, wherein it was deployed in the "pod" Firebases deployed by D20 Herons. This version of the base turret was in use by at least 2531. The base towers used by the UNSC Spirit of Fire are relics of a defensive-in-depth tactical doctrine the UNSC was eventually forced to abandon as the Covenant War ground down Humanity's armies and industrial centers Variants 2531-era model Most firebase facilities have power and control hookups prearranged for up to four Turrets.

The 2559-era base turret on Installation 00.Īutomated weapon towers are installed around UNSC firebases to deter attack.
