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[[Image:MA5 Torch.jpg|thumb|The flashlight, or torch, is located under the barrel of the MA5 Series and on the left side on M90 Shotguns.]]

 

Flashlights are quite common in the [[UNSC]] for combat in lowly-lit environments. The ODST troopers are the only known soldiers to not need the flashlights because they have the VISR. As such, many UNSC [[weapons]] have mounted flashlights, or torches, below the barrel. In addition, all known variants of [[MJOLNIR armor]] have a built in flashlight on the helmet. Some [[Covenant]] armors have flashlights as well, such as the special flashlight integrated into the armor of the [[Arbiter (Rank)|Arbiter]].

 

==''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''==

In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', the flashlight was originally intended to be only usable while carrying the [[MA5B Assault Rifle]] or [[M90 Shotgun]], both of which have built in flashlights mounted beneath the barrel. However, this was eventually changed. The only flashlight usable in the game is that mounted on the right side of the MJOLNIR Mark V helmet, which can be used at any time. This change was incomplete at release, as the flashlight's beam will still swing with the gun's movement while [[melee]]-attacking or reloading. [[Marines]] can be seen to use the gun-mounted flashlights on the level [[Truth and Reconciliation (Level)|Truth and Reconciliation]]. The MJOLNIR armor's flashlight has a limited battery pack which will slowly deplete while in use and recharge while turned off. The flashlight turns off when it has been activated for around a minute.

==''[[Halo 2]]''==

The MJOLNIR Mark VI [[Armor]] also contained a built in flashlight. However, this model was more advanced and drew its power directly from the suit's power source. Because of this, it did not have a "battery" and could be used for any length of time. However, it had a light-sensor which caused it to turn off automatically in well-lit areas. Although the [[Assault Rifle]] was absent from the game, the [[Shotgun]] still possessed its flashlight. Despite this, it could not be used and no Marines were ever seen doing so.

==''[[Halo 3]]''==

The flashlight functions in much the same way in ''Halo 3'' as it did in ''Halo 2''. Like in ''Halo: CE'', both the [[MA5C ICWS Assault Rifle|Assault Rifle]] and [[Shotgun]] possess inbuilt flashlights. However, the Shotgun's flashlight is now mounted on the weapon's left side rather than underneath the barrel. As before, neither are usable and only the light built into the armor functions. Unlike ''Halo 2'', however, the flashlight in ''Halo 3'' does not turn itself off in well-lit conditions, and can be left on indefinitely without any negative side-effects. [[The Arbiter]], controlled by Player 2 in [[Co-Op]] mode, has a light source built into the armor over his left shoulder and it functions identically to the [[Master Chief]]'s light.

==Multiplayer==

The flashlight was only usable in [[Multiplayer]] in Halo CE and its PC counterpart. In ''Halo 2'' the same button is used for voice chat in multiplayer and the flashlight cannot be used. In ''Halo 3'' the controls moved to the D-pad and in multiplayer activates chat or forge mode.

==Trivia==

*The light of the flashlight can be used to easily spot opponents using [[Active Camouflage]], since the light reflects off. This is noticeable in [[Halo PC]], and when the contrast is turned up high, [[Stealth Elite|Stealth Elites]] can be clearly seen.

*In ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s are seen not to use flashlights. Instead, their helmets' heads-up displays have the [[Visual Intelligence System, Reconnaissance]] built in. This is the first example ever seen of a regular soldier having more advanced technology than a Spartan. The flashlights on the shotgun and the assault rifle remain, but they are not usable.

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