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When a starship transitions from [[Slipstream space|slipspace]] to normal space, or vice versa, the glow of Čerenkov radiation emitted by fissile materials, such as [[plutonium]], can give its presence away to enemy forces even if the ship possesses stealth systems. As a result, if complete stealth is required, [[UNSC prowler|prowlers]] are forced to jettison any on-board [[nuclear weapon]]s before transitioning back to normal space to avoid detection.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 187''</ref> In addition, nukes launched from slipspace can easily be detected by enemy sensors, despite the use of [[Stealth ablative coating|stealth coatings]] or [[lead]] linings.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 15''</ref> | When a starship transitions from [[Slipstream space|slipspace]] to normal space, or vice versa, the glow of Čerenkov radiation emitted by fissile materials, such as [[plutonium]], can give its presence away to enemy forces even if the ship possesses stealth systems. As a result, if complete stealth is required, [[UNSC prowler|prowlers]] are forced to jettison any on-board [[nuclear weapon]]s before transitioning back to normal space to avoid detection.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 187''</ref> In addition, nukes launched from slipspace can easily be detected by enemy sensors, despite the use of [[Stealth ablative coating|stealth coatings]] or [[lead]] linings.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 15''</ref> | ||
Components of the [[ | Components of the [[MJOLNIR armor]], likely its [[Nuclear fusion|microfusion plant]], produce Čerenkov radiation. The design of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI/R variant|Recon]] and [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI/S variant|Scout]] variants specifically reduces the amount of radiation emitted for stealth purposes.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''pages 152, 165''</ref> | ||
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