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{{Weapon infobox | {{Weapon infobox | ||
|name = Echidna | |name = Echidna | ||
|image = [[File:H5G Render HydraMLRS-Echidna.png|300px]] | |image = [[File:H5G Render HydraMLRS-Echidna.png|300px]] | ||
|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = [[Chalybs Defense Solutions]]<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/hydra-launcher '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Hydra Launcher'']</ref><br>[[Watershed Division]] | ||
|series = MLRS-1 HGL<ref name="universe"/> | |||
|series = | |||
|type = [[Wikipedia:Multiple rocket launcher|Multiple rocket launcher]] | |type = [[Wikipedia:Multiple rocket launcher|Multiple rocket launcher]] | ||
|cost = | |cost = | ||
|variant = | |variant = | ||
|length = {{Convert| | |length = {{Convert|91.44|cm|in|sp = us}}<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|width = {{Convert| | |width = {{Convert|14.3|cm|in|sp = us}}<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|height = {{Convert|15.1 | |height = {{Convert|15.1|cm|in|sp = us}}<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|weight = {{Convert| | |weight = {{Convert|11|kg|lb|sp = us}}<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|ammotype = [[ | |ammotype = [[Wikipedia:Airburst round|HEAB]] Gyroc experimental [[electromagnetic pulse|EMP]]-equipped rockets<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|feed = 6-rocket revolving cylinder<ref name="universe"/> | |||
|feed = 6-rocket revolving cylinder | |||
|operation = | |operation = | ||
|rate = Semi-automatic {{C|200 rpm}} | |rate = Semi-automatic {{C|200 rpm}}<ref name="universe"/><ref name="H5G-AozolaiHydra">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFT_7hfaeU8 '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 | Hydra Launchers Analysis'']</ref> | ||
|rate-title = Firing mode | |rate-title = Firing mode | ||
|velocity = 31.86 m/s (104.5 ft/s; 114.7 km/h) | |velocity = 31.86 m/s (104.5 ft/s; 114.7 km/h)<ref name="H5G-AozolaiHydra"/> | ||
|range = Medium to very long | |||
|range = | * 41.46 m (136.0 ft) {{C|unscoped}}<ref name="H5G-AozolaiHydra"/> | ||
* 41.46 m (136.0 ft) {{C|unscoped}} | * 124.32 m (407.9 ft) {{C|scoped, 2×}}<ref name="H5G-AozolaiHydra"/> | ||
* 124.32 m (407.9 ft) {{C|scoped, 2×}} | * 621.79 m (2,040 ft) {{C|scoped, 5×}}<ref name="H5G-AozolaiHydra"/> | ||
* 621.79 m (2,040 ft) {{C|scoped, 5×}} | |||
|service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | |service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ | {{Quote|Experimental mini-missile warheads are just one of Chalybs Defense's many R&D projects. Advanced Hydra Launcher loaded with experimental EMP warheads capable of temporarily disabling enemy vehicles.|In-game description<ref name="REQ">'''''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''''' - ''[[Requisition system]]''</ref>}} | ||
The '''Echidna''' is a special variant of the [[MLRS | The '''Echidna''' is a special variant of the [[Hydra MLRS|Multiple Launch Rocket System-1 Hydra Gyroc Launcher]]. Named after the [[wikipedia:Lernaean Hydra|Lernaean Hydra]]'s [[wikipedia:Echidna (mythology)|mother]], it is featured in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' as an Ultra Rare [[Requisition system|REQ]] variant of the Hydra Launcher. Design-wise, it retains the Hydra Launcher's chassis but recolors it to a predominantly white color broken up by olive green and red stripes, along with a olive green falcon emblem in the middle part of the weapon on each side.<ref name="H5G">'''''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''''' - ''[[Multiplayer]]''</ref> | ||
== | == Background == | ||
The ''Echidna'' is a named variant of the MLRS-1 HGL, upgraded to fire experimental, non-nuclear warheads capable of generating an [[electromagnetic pulse]] and have a second zoom level that can detect targets up to {{convert|2040|ft|m|sigfig=3}} away. The weapon's experimental EMP-equipped warheads are just one of Chalybs Defense Solutions' many R&D projects.<ref name="REQ"/> | |||
The Echidna is a named variant of the MLRS-1 HGL, upgraded to fire experimental, non-nuclear warheads capable of generating an [[electromagnetic pulse]] and have a second zoom level that can detect targets up to {{convert|2040|ft|m|sigfig=3}} away. The weapon's experimental EMP-equipped warheads are just one of Chalybs Defense Solutions' many R&D projects. | |||
In late [[2558]], [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]] serving aboard the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} trained with the ''Echidna'' in [[War Games]] simulations.<ref name="H5G"/> | |||
=== | == Gameplay == | ||
In | === ''Halo 5: Guardians'' === | ||
The ''Echidna'' is an Ultra Rare Level 6 Power Weapon REQ that grants 150 REQ Points when sold. It operates exactly identically to a normal Hydra Launcher except that it has the ability to temporarily shut down vehicles with its EMP-equipped missiles within a 6.6 meter radius, and it can lock on to targets even when hipfired. In a similar manner to the ''[[High Five]]'', the ''Echidna'' also comes with a strong secondary zoom level that allows it to seek out targets as far as 621.79 meters away. These traits make the ''Echidna'' an effective anti-vehicle weapon, especially during [[Warzone]], where the player may encounter bosses in vehicles (e.g. [[Malevian Armsman]]). Conversely, it is less effective against infantry despite retaining its two-shot kill ability from the ''[[Typhon]]'' and normal Hydra Launcher, as it deals the least total damage out of the three (one direct missile is not enough to fully drain shields) and can only kill a full shield, full health Spartan with an entire magazine of 6 missiles aimed at the Spartan's feet. Although it can detect targets as far back as 621.79 m, the missiles will disappear after approximately {{convert|1000|ft|m|sigfig=3}}, so unless the targets move towards the player, the missiles are unlikely to hit targets from extreme distances.<ref name="H5G-AozolaiHydra"/><ref name="H5G"/> | |||
==== Changes from the Hydra Launcher ==== | |||
* Fires experimental EMP warheads that can temporarily disable vehicles within a 6.6 meter radius. | |||
====Changes from the Hydra Launcher==== | |||
* Fires experimental EMP warheads that can temporarily disable vehicles within a 6.6 | |||
* Can lock on to enemy targets even when hipfired. | * Can lock on to enemy targets even when hipfired. | ||
* Missiles deal less damage to the point of indirect hits being almost useless against infantry. | * Missiles deal less damage to the point of indirect hits being almost useless against infantry. | ||
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** Hipfire red reticle range increased by 70%. | ** Hipfire red reticle range increased by 70%. | ||
==Gallery== | == Gallery == | ||
=== Normal gallery === | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H5G-EchidnaHUD.png|First-person view of the ''Echidna'' in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | |||
File:H5G-Echidnasuperzoom.png|The 5× zoom of the ''Echidna''. | |||
File:H5G-Echidna.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad Spartan-IV with an ''Echidna''. | |||
File:H5G-EchidnaHUD.png|First-person view of the Echidna in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | |||
File:H5G-Echidnasuperzoom.png|The 5× zoom of the Echidna. | |||
File:H5G-Echidna.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad Spartan-IV with an Echidna. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | === ''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards === | ||
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | <gallery> | ||
File:REQ card - Echidna.jpg|''Echidna''. | |||
</gallery> | |||
== List of appearances == | |||
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | |||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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{{UNSC support weapons}} | {{UNSC support weapons}} | ||
