Editing Echidna

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Weapon infobox
|name = Echidna
|image = [[File:H5G Render HydraMLRS-Echidna.png|300px]]
|manufacturer = 
*[[Chalybs Defense Solutions]]{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/hydra-launcher|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Hydra Launcher|D=30|M=10|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=177}}
*[[Watershed Division]]{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|series = [[Hydra]]{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|type = [[Wikipedia:Multiple rocket launcher|Multiple rocket launcher]]
|cost = 
|variant = 
|length = {{Convert|36|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|width = {{Convert|5.6|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|height = {{Convert|15.1|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|weight = {{Convert|24.3|lb|kg|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|ammotype = [[9X-G Gyroc rocket|9X-G High-Explosive Air Bursting Gyroc rocket]]s (EMP variant){{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|capacity =
|feed = 6-rocket revolving cylinder{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|operation = 
|rate = Semi-automatic {{C|200 rpm}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/YouTube|Id=H5G-AozolaiHydra|WFT_7hfaeU8|Aozolai|Halo 5 - Hydra Launchers Analysis}}
|rate-title = Firing mode
|velocity = 31.86 m/s (104.5 ft/s; 114.7 km/h){{Ref/Reuse|H5G-AozolaiHydra}}
|optics =
|range = 
* 41.46 m (136.0 ft) {{C|unscoped}}{{Ref/Reuse|H5G-AozolaiHydra}}
* 124.32 m (407.9 ft) {{C|scoped, 2×}}{{Ref/Reuse|H5G-AozolaiHydra}}
* 621.79 m (2,040 ft) {{C|scoped, 5×}}{{Ref/Reuse|H5G-AozolaiHydra}}
|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/Game|Id=REQ|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=Echidna description|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.}}}}
The '''Echidna''' is a special variant of the [[MLRS-1 Hydra|Multiple Launch Rocket System-1 Hydra Gyroc Launcher]]. Named after the [[wikipedia:Lernaean Hydra|Lernaean Hydra]]'s [[wikipedia:Echidna (mythology)|mother]], it is one of two major sub-variants of the MLRS-1 line to be utilised by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. Unlike the standard [[Hydra]]s made by Chalybs, Typhon has been upgraded by the [[Watershed Division]], an R&D group within the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

==Overview==
===Design details===
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/Reuse|REQ}} 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 an olive green falcon emblem in the middle part of the weapon on each side.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5G|H5G|Echidna in-game model}}

Another named variant, the [[Typhon]], is also produced by the Watershed Division.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

===Usage===
In late [[2558]], [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]] serving aboard the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} trained with the Echidna in [[War Games]] simulations.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}

==In-game information==
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
The Echidna is an Ultra Rare {{Energy|6}} Power Weapon REQ that grants {{RP|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. Similarly 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 in an extremely tight radius of 0.3&nbsp;m (1.0&nbsp;ft). 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/Reuse|H5G-AozolaiHydra}}{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}

====Changes from the Hydra Launcher====
* Fires experimental EMP warheads that can temporarily disable vehicles within a 6.6-meter radius.
* Can lock on to enemy targets even when hipfired.
* Missiles deal less damage to the point of indirect hits being almost useless against infantry.
* Significantly increased range. Can seek out targets up to 621.79 meters away with a second zoom level.
** Standard Smart-Link red reticle range is no longer multiplied by 3.6, instead by 3.0.
** Hipfire red reticle range increased by 70%.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:H5G Echnida Render 1.jpg|A render of Echidna.
File:H5G Echnida Render 2.jpg|A render of Echidna.
File:H5G Echnida Render 3.jpg|A render of Echidna.
File:H5G Echnida Render 4.jpg|A render of Echidna.
File:REQ card - Echidna.jpg|Echidna REQ card.
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>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}

== Sources ==
{{Ref/Sources}}

{{UNSC support weapons}}
[[Category:Hydra MLRS]]