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== Specifications == | == Specifications == | ||
The M363 RPD is a low-profile single-shot weapon that launches a magnetically latched explosive, which the operator can remotely detonate when at a safe distance. Although previously manufactured in low quantities, this weapon’s size and ease-of-transportability has made it ubiquitous in the years which followed the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/halo4/en-us#!an-epic-universe/ordnance-armor/cbbca9b3-5108-41aa-aa21-9b523de68266 '''Halo 4 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 '''YouTube''' - ''E3 War Games Trailer'' (weapon seen from 0:42-0:44 seconds)]</ref> Once fired, the projectile activates a strobe light indicating its status.<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/08/08/The-Halo-Bulletin-8812.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''The Halo Bulletin: 8.8.12'']</ref> | The M363 RPD is a low-profile single-shot weapon that launches a magnetically latched explosive, which the operator can remotely detonate when at a safe distance. Although previously manufactured in low quantities, this weapon’s size and ease-of-transportability has made it ubiquitous in the years which followed the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/halo4/en-us#!an-epic-universe/ordnance-armor/cbbca9b3-5108-41aa-aa21-9b523de68266 '''Halo 4 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 '''YouTube''' - ''E3 War Games Trailer'' (weapon seen from 0:42-0:44 seconds)]</ref> Once fired, the projectile activates a strobe light indicating its status.<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/08/08/The-Halo-Bulletin-8812.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''The Halo Bulletin: 8.8.12'']</ref> | ||
==Operational history== | |||
Sticky detonators were in use by at least [[2548]]. During the [[Battle of Meridian]], one was used against the [[Covenant]] by [[Victor Gallardo]], [[Saskia Nazari]], [[Evie Rousseau]], [[Dorian Nguyen]] and [[Owen-B096]], particularly during their escape from the moon.<ref>'''[[Halo: Battle Born]]'''</ref> | |||
In [[2557#July|July 2557]], the [[John-117|Master Chief]] used a sticky detonator to help kill two [[Mgalekgolo|Hunters]] during the [[Raid on Ivanoff Station]].<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level ''[[Composer (level)|Composer]]''</ref> | |||
== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||