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The '''M363 Remote Projectile Detonator''', | The '''M363 Remote Projectile Detonator''', colloquially known as the '''sticky detonator''', is a single-shot handheld explosive weapon. It is manufactured by [[Acheron Security]] and is used by the [[UNSC Defense Force]].<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/detail/e3-2012-halo-4-renders/600518a8-d6fd-4c01-9f46-d9a97fcd9cc1#imageNumber=11 '''Halo Official Site''': ''E3 2012: Halo 4 Renders'']</ref> | ||
==Overview== | |||
Sized like an ordinary [[sidearm]], the weapon fires a magnetic explosive shaped charge which can be manually detonated by the operator. Although formerly manufactured in small numbers, the weapon has become ubiquitous in the years following the [[Human-Covenant War]] due to its compact size and ease of transportability.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!an-epic-universe/ordnance-armor/cbbca9b3-5108-41aa-aa21-9b523de68266 '''Halo Official Site''': ''ORDNANCE + ARMOR'']</ref> The weapon has a fold-out screen on the left side which shows a [[motion tracker]] display from the view of the fired projectile.<ref>[http://youtu.be/09f2MKGCrDQ '''E3 War Games Trailer''' ''weapon seen from 0:42-0:44 seconds'']</ref> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
The weapon first appeared in | The weapon first appeared in ''Halo 4'''s ''[[Awakening]]'' announcement trailer, in which [[John-117]] grabs such a weapon floating in zero gravity and uses it to blow a piece of debris out of his way while escaping the exploding wreckage of the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H4_weapon.png|The | File:H4_weapon.png|The sticky detonator in the ''Halo 4'' teaser trailer. | ||
File:H4 weapon profile.png|A view of the weapon's overhead profile. | File:H4 weapon profile.png|A view of the weapon's overhead profile. | ||
File:H4 weapon fire.png|A series of stills depicting the | File:H4 weapon fire.png|A series of stills depicting the M363's firing and operation. | ||
File:Chiefhalo4.jpg|John-117 reloads his | File:Chiefhalo4.jpg|John-117 reloads his M363 at the edge of the wreckage of the ''Forward Unto Dawn''. | ||
File:MC loading explosive device H4.gif|The weapon's reload animation. | |||
File:H4 MC proto.jpg|A prototype Master Chief figurine holding the M363. | File:H4 MC proto.jpg|A prototype Master Chief figurine holding the M363. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 11:18, August 2, 2012
Template:New Content Template:Weapon Infobox The M363 Remote Projectile Detonator, colloquially known as the sticky detonator, is a single-shot handheld explosive weapon. It is manufactured by Acheron Security and is used by the UNSC Defense Force.[1]
Overview
Sized like an ordinary sidearm, the weapon fires a magnetic explosive shaped charge which can be manually detonated by the operator. Although formerly manufactured in small numbers, the weapon has become ubiquitous in the years following the Human-Covenant War due to its compact size and ease of transportability.[2] The weapon has a fold-out screen on the left side which shows a motion tracker display from the view of the fired projectile.[3]
Trivia
The weapon first appeared in Halo 4's Awakening announcement trailer, in which John-117 grabs such a weapon floating in zero gravity and uses it to blow a piece of debris out of his way while escaping the exploding wreckage of the UNSC Forward Unto Dawn.
Gallery
The sticky detonator in the Halo 4 teaser trailer.
A view of the weapon's overhead profile.
A series of stills depicting the M363's firing and operation.
John-117 reloads his M363 at the edge of the wreckage of the Forward Unto Dawn.
The weapon's reload animation.
A prototype Master Chief figurine holding the M363.
List of appearances
- Reclaimer Trilogy
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
