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Flashlights are quite common in the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] for combat in lowly-lit environments. The ODST troopers and [[SPARTAN-III Program|Spartan-IIIs]] are the only known soldiers to not need the flashlights because ODSTs have the [[Visual Intelligence System, Reconnaissance|VISR]] system, and Spartan-IIIs use night vision. As such, many UNSC [[weapons]] have under-mounted flashlights below the barrel. In addition, most variants of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]] have a built-in flashlight on the helmet (in addition to night vision). Some [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] armors have flashlights as well, such as the special flashlight integrated into the armor of the [[Arbiter]].

==Halo: Combat Evolved==

[[File:Halo CE Flashlight.jpg|thumb|200px|A HUD view of the flashlight featured in Halo: Combat Evolved]]

In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', the flashlight was originally intended to be only usable while carrying the [[MA5B Individual Combat Weapon System|MA5B Assault Rifle]] or [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|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. [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] can be seen to use the gun-mounted flashlights on the level [[The Truth and Reconciliation|Truth and Reconciliation]]. The MJOLNIR Mark V'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. Pressing the flashlight button while zooming in with a Sniper Rifle activates the rifle's night vision feature instead.

==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, such as outdoors. 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 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 [[Cooperative Play|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. [[N’tho ‘Sraom|N'tho 'Sraom]] and [[Usze ‘Taham|Usze 'Taham]], Player 3 and 4's characters, respectively, do not appear to possess any light-emitting feature at all, however the players can still toggle a light on and off, and this light functions identically to those used by the Master Chief and the Arbiter.

==Halo: Reach==

No player-armor integrated flashlight appeared in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. This is because of the different helmet shapes the can player equip. Therefore, the [[night vision device]] replaced the flashlight in ''Reach''. The flashlight, however, still appears as weapon attachments on the [[MA37 Individual Combat Weapon System|MA37 Assault Rifle]] and on the [[M45 Tactical Shotgun]].

*The light of the flashlight can be used to easily spot opponents using [[Active camouflage|Active Camouflage]], since the light reflects off of them. This is most noticeable in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', and when the contrast is turned up high, [[Stealth Sangheili|Stealth Elites]] can be clearly seen. The same concept works for Multiplayer.

File:Halo_3_Flashlight.jpg|An over-the-shoulder view of the Flashlight used by [[John-117|Master Chief]] in [[Halo 3]].

File:Halo3_113461274_Full.jpg|A close-up of [[John-117|Master Chief]]'s helmet which has integrated dual Flashlights on either side of the visor as it appears in [[Halo 3]].

File:Halo_3_Flashlight2.jpg|A [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]]'s Flashlight illuminates the darkness mounted upon a [[MA5C Individual Combat Weapon System|MA5C Assault Rifle]] in the [[Halo 3]] campaign level [[Tsavo Highway]].

==List of appearance==

*''[[Halo 2]]''

*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''

*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''

*''[[Halo: Helljumper]]''

 

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