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{{Title|Shiva-class nuclear missile | {{Era|UNSC|HCW|Post}} | ||
{{Title|''Shiva''-class nuclear missile}} | |||
{{Weapon | {{Weapon | ||
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|name=Shiva-class nuclear missile | |name=''Shiva''-class nuclear missile | ||
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*Computer guided to target | *Computer guided to target | ||
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|service=[[Human-Covenant War]]<br> | |service=[[Human-Covenant War]]<br> | ||
[[ | [[Reclamation conflict]] | ||
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | |affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | ||
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The '''Shiva-class nuclear missile''' is the most commonly used starship- and [[starfighter]]- launched [[nuclear weapon|thermonuclear weapon]] used by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. The Shiva can be outfitted with various payloads and explosive yields.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page ???''</ref> | The '''Shiva-class nuclear missile''' is the most commonly used starship- and [[starfighter]]- launched [[nuclear weapon|thermonuclear weapon]] used by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. The ''Shiva'' can be outfitted with various payloads and explosive yields.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page ???''</ref> | ||
These missiles are often employed by the UNSC in ship-to-ship engagements with the [[Covenant]]. UNSC forces only use nuclear weapons, such as the Shiva, when [[human]] forces are severely outnumbered, and/or tactical situations that demand the use of such weapons. | These missiles are often employed by the UNSC in ship-to-ship engagements with the [[Covenant]]. UNSC forces only use nuclear weapons, such as the Shiva, when [[human]] forces are severely outnumbered, and/or tactical situations that demand the use of such weapons. | ||
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The warhead can also be fitted on [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longsword interceptors]] for low-profile insertion.<ref name="pages322-324">'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''pages 322-324''</ref> The ''Shiva'' can be detonated by two methods: radio transmission code sequence, or a proximity fuse, whichever method is most effective for the situation. Space-based weapons are preferred in combat situations with the Covenant because of the massive [[electromagnetic pulse]] released by such warheads like the Shiva; this is most effective for disabling electronics aboard nearby enemy ships; this was done by [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II]] [[Gray Team]] during the [[Battle of the Rubble]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 317''</ref> | The warhead can also be fitted on [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longsword interceptors]] for low-profile insertion.<ref name="pages322-324">'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''pages 322-324''</ref> The ''Shiva'' can be detonated by two methods: radio transmission code sequence, or a proximity fuse, whichever method is most effective for the situation. Space-based weapons are preferred in combat situations with the Covenant because of the massive [[electromagnetic pulse]] released by such warheads like the Shiva; this is most effective for disabling electronics aboard nearby enemy ships; this was done by [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II]] [[Gray Team]] during the [[Battle of the Rubble]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 317''</ref> | ||
Covenant capital ships have enough power to absorb a full Shiva blast from long distances, | Covenant capital ships have enough power to absorb a full Shiva blast from long distances, but not a direct hit. If the warhead detonates inside the shield, the effects of the blast is multiplied tremendously: the ship's shields would briefly contain the explosion, redirecting the blast's energy back into the ship. This was demonstrated in the [[Fall of Reach]] by [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Jacob Keyes]] while commanding the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}.<ref name="pages322-324"/> | ||
==Models== | ==Models== | ||
===M947 Shiva=== | ===M947 Shiva=== | ||
{{Class|Sahara|heavy prowler}}s are armed with M947 Shiva nuclear delivery systems.<ref name="VIS">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 190''</ref> | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant|Covenant]]'' | **''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant|Covenant]]'' | ||
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]'' | **''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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{{UNSC ordnance}} | {{UNSC ordnance}} | ||
[[Category:Missiles]] | [[Category:Missiles]] | ||
[[Category:Nuclear | [[Category:Nuclear Weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Starship Weapons]] | |||
[[Category:UNSC naval weapons]] | [[Category:UNSC naval weapons]] | ||
