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[[File:H2 binoculars.png|thumb|250px|A set of UNSC military binoculars.]] | |||
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'''Binoculars''' are a device which allows the user to view distant objects by magnifying them. | '''Binoculars''' are a device which allows the user to view distant objects by magnifying them via a system of lenses and prisms.<ref name="h2">'''[[Halo 2]]'''</ref> | ||
== | == Use == | ||
Binoculars are generally used by [[United Nations Space Command]] military forces to observe the battlefield, gather information and locate enemies. [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] [[sniper-spotter team]]s have spotters with binoculars to observe and locate targets for the sniper.<ref name="h2"/> The UNSC binoculars have a digital display, which shows the temperature, as well as the distance to the target.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''' cinematic ''[[list of Halo Wars cinematic cutscenes|"Labcoats Meet Metal"]]''</ref> Certain models of UNSC military binoculars are equipped with a stand to keep the device steady.<ref name="h2"/> | |||
Binoculars are generally used by [[United Nations Space Command]] military forces to observe the battlefield, gather information and locate enemies. [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] [[sniper-spotter team]]s have spotters with | |||
The [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Covenant Army|ground forces]] use magnifying monoculars to observe the battlefield, filling a similar role as the binoculars.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 150''</ref> | |||
The [[Covenant]] [[Covenant | |||
== | == In-game == | ||
[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|MJOLNIR Mk VI]] featured in ''[[Halo 2]]'' was the first armor to have magnification system in-game. The MJOLNIR armor's binocular system featured in ''[[Halo 3]]'' has the same radius as the one in ''Halo 2''. The only difference is that it is more detailed and that it shows distance to the target. The [[Sangheili]] [[combat harness]] also has a built-in magnification system. Otherwise similar to the MJOLNIR's binoculars, it has a slightly different visor shape | [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|MJOLNIR Mk VI]] featured in ''[[Halo 2]]'' was the first armor to have magnification system in-game. The MJOLNIR armor's binocular system featured in ''[[Halo 3]]'' has the same radius as the one in ''[[Halo 2]]''. The only difference is that it is more detailed and that it shows distance to the target. The [[Sangheili]] [[Sangheili combat harness|combat harness]] also has a built-in magnification system. Otherwise similar to the MJOLNIR's binoculars, it has a slightly different visor shape. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:MarineBinocsH3.png|A UNSC Marine using | File:MarineBinocsH3.png|A UNSC Marine using binoculars. | ||
File:HW binoc vision.png|View through | File:HW binoc vision.png|View through UNSC binoculars. | ||
File:Sniperteam.png|A marine [[sniper-spotter team]] with | File:Sniperteam.png|A marine [[sniper-spotter team]] with binoculars. | ||
File:Frost_binocs.png|[[Master Sergeant]] [[Frost]] using binoculars on [[Ariel]]. | File:Frost_binocs.png|[[Master Sergeant]] [[Frost]] using binoculars on [[Ariel]]. | ||
File:HL-Babysitter-Cal141-Binoculars1.jpg|[[Cal-141]] using | File:HL-Babysitter-Cal141-Binoculars1.jpg|[[Cal-141]] using binoculars to scope out the alien ruins. | ||
File:HL-Babysitter-Cal141-Binoculars2.jpg|Cal-141 using the binoculars, seen from behind. | |||
File:HL-Babysitter-Cal141-Binoculars3.jpg|Cal-141 scanning and recording the ruins with the binoculars. | |||
File:HL-Babysitter-Binoculars-Scan1.jpg|Scanning the tower in the ruins. | File:HL-Babysitter-Binoculars-Scan1.jpg|Scanning the tower in the ruins. | ||
File:HL-Babysitter-Binoculars-Scan2.jpg|Scanning up close of the tower within the ruins. | |||
File:HL-Babysitter-Binoculars-Scan3.jpg|Scanning two side-by-side structures. | |||
File:HL-Babysitter-Binoculars-Scan4.jpg|Scanning and zooming in the two structures. | |||
File:HL-Babysitter-Binoculars-Scan5.jpg|Zooming in further on the two structures. | |||
File:HL-Babysitter-Binoculars-Scan6.jpg|Scanning a walkway and stairs in the ruins. | |||
File:HL-Babysitter-Binoculars-Scan7.jpg|An [[Unggoy Minor]] is detected scouting the ruins. | File:HL-Babysitter-Binoculars-Scan7.jpg|An [[Unggoy Minor]] is detected scouting the ruins. | ||
File:Homecoming-Binculars- | File:Homecoming-Binculars-Scan1.jpg|Observing an area occupied by the Covenant. | ||
File: | File:Homecoming-Binculars-Scan2.jpg|Observing the long causeway leading to the occupied area. | ||
File: | File:Homecoming-Binculars-Scan3.jpg|Observing two [[Kig-Yar]] standing guard. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo 2]]'' | *''[[Halo 2]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 3]]'' | *''[[Halo 3]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Wars]]'' | *''[[Halo Wars]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | *''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}} | |||
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'' | *''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'' | ||
**''[[Blunt Instruments]]'' | **''[[Blunt Instruments]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Helljumper]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo Legends]]'' | *''[[Halo Legends]]'' | ||
**''[[The Babysitter]]'' | **''[[The Babysitter]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
<references/> | |||
[[Category:Human technology]] | [[Category:Human technology]] | ||
