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In campaign, the Volatile Skewer is a [[Special weapons (Halo Infinite)|special weapon]] awarded to the player after defeating the [[High Value Target]], [[Ik'novus]]. The weapon can be acquired at any [[Forward Operating Base]] within the campaign. It fires an explosive spike that detonates on impact.{{Ref/Reuse|forge}}{{Ref/Reuse|Support}} While the spike will detonate immediately upon impaling enemies or vehicles, if the projectile impacts a benign surface, it will have a delayed explosion. The Volatile Skewer retains the standard variant's two levels of magnification at 3× and 5×. {{Ref/Reuse|hinf}} | |||
In campaign, the Volatile Skewer is a [[Special weapons (Halo Infinite)|special weapon]] awarded to the player after defeating the [[High Value Target]], [[Ik'novus]]. The weapon can be acquired at any [[Forward Operating Base]] within the campaign. It fires an explosive spike that detonates on impact.{{Ref/Reuse|forge}}{{Ref/Reuse|Support}} While the spike will detonate immediately upon impaling enemies or vehicles, if the projectile impacts a benign surface, it will have a delayed explosion.{{Ref/Reuse|hinf}} | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 11:11, May 22, 2023
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Anti-tank launcher[2] |
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174 centimeters (68.7 in)[1] |
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Muzzle-loaded spear[4] |
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The Volatile Skewer is a modified variant of the Flaktura Workshop Skewer.[3][2]
Overview
Design details
- Main article: Flaktura Workshop Skewer
The Volatile Skewer is a modified variant of the standard Flaktura Workshop Skewer. In addition to having a white chassis instead of the standard grey coloration, it fires an explosive spike that detonates on impact.[3]
Usage
One such weapon was used by Ik'novus, a Jiralhanae Chieftain in the Banished during the campaign on Installation 07 in 2559-2560.[5] During the campaign, he kept the weapon in his possession until his death at the hands of John-117.[6]
In-game information
In campaign, the Volatile Skewer is a special weapon awarded to the player after defeating the High Value Target, Ik'novus. The weapon can be acquired at any Forward Operating Base within the campaign. It fires an explosive spike that detonates on impact.[3][2] While the spike will detonate immediately upon impaling enemies or vehicles, if the projectile impacts a benign surface, it will have a delayed explosion. The Volatile Skewer retains the standard variant's two levels of magnification at 3× and 5×. [4]
Gallery
Volatile Skewer icon in the HVT dossier menu.
A first-person view of the Volatile Skewer.
A Spartan carrying the Volatile Skewer in multiplayer.
A Spartan carrying the Volatile Skewer in multiplayer.
A Spartan reloading the Volatile Skewer in multiplayer.
List of appearances
- Halo Infinite (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 475
- ^ a b c Halo Support, Halo Infinite Weapon, Equipment, and Vehicle Inventory (Retrieved on May 5, 2023) [archive]
- ^ a b c d e Halo Infinite, Forge - Volatile Skewer description: "Skewer refitted to fire an explosive spike that detonates on impact."
- ^ a b c d Halo Infinite, gameplay
- ^ Halo Infinite, High Value Target dossier, Ik'novus
- ^ Halo Infinite, campaign mission Connections: Ik'novus
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