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{{Status|Canon}}
{{Era|HCW|Post}}
{{Weapon infobox
{{Weapon Infobox
|name=M363 sticky detonator
|image= [[File:H4-StickyDetonator.png|350px]]
|image=[[File:H4-StickyDetonator.png|350px]]
|manufacturer=[[Chalybs Defense Solutions]] {{C|Formerly}}
|manufacturer=
<br>[[Acheron Security]]
*[[Chalybs Defense Solutions]] {{C|Formerly}}{{Ref/Book|Id=H4VG|H4EVG|Page=65}}
*[[Acheron Security]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Guide|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/3a73a96e-7f35-471f-ba27-adeaf897cc50/sticky-detonator|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Weapons: Sticky Detonator|D=01|M=05|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Weapons}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=178}}
|series=
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|type=PDW/[[Grenade launcher|Explosive launcher]]
|type=PDW/[[grenade launcher|Explosive launcher]]
|cost=6950 [[Credit|cR]]{{Ref/Generic|Id=brief|[[Infinity Briefing Packet]]}}
|cost=6950 [[Credit|cR]]<ref name="brief">'''Halo 4 Limited Edition''', UNSC ''Infinity'' Briefing Packet</ref>
|variant=
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|service=
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*[[Insurrection]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}
*[[Human-Covenant War]]
*[[Human-Covenant War]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}}
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]
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|weight={{Convert|6.8|kg|lb}}<ref name="brief"/>
|width={{Convert|4.9|in|cm}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}
|length={{Convert|20.8|in|cm}}<ref name="H4VG">'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 65''</ref>
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|ammotype=12.5cm [[M9030 HEI/RD]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|ammotype=12cm [[M9030 HEI/RD]]<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide '''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''']</ref>
|capacity=1 round{{Ref/Reuse|brief}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|feed=1 charge<ref name="brief"/>
|feed=
|operation=Manually-loaded
|operation=Single-shot{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}
|rate=Single-shot
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The '''M363 Remote Projectile Detonator''' ('''M363 RPD'''), colloquially known as the "'''Sticky Detonator'''", is a single-shot handheld, remotely detonated, adhesive/explosive weapon manufactured by [[Acheron Security]]. It is used by the military forces of the [[United Nations Space Command]].{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


==Overview==
The '''M363 Remote Projectile Detonator''' ('''M363 RPD'''), colloquially known as the "'''Sticky Detonator'''", is a single-shot handheld, remotely detonated, adhesive/explosive weapon. It is manufactured by [[Acheron Security]] and is used by the [[UNSC Armed Forces]].<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/Universe/detail/e3-2012-halo-4-renders/600518a8-d6fd-4c01-9f46-d9a97fcd9cc1#imageNumber=11 '''Halo Official Site''': ''E3 2012: Halo 4 Renders'']</ref>
===Design details===
The M363 RPD is a low-profile single-shot weapon that launches a semi-ferric, magnetically latched explosive, which the operator can remotely detonate when at a safe distance. Although previously manufactured in low quantities, this weapon’s size and ease-of-transportability has made it ubiquitous in the years which followed the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} The weapon has a fold-out screen on the left side which shows a [[motion tracker]] display from the view of the fired projectile. The top of the weapon features an iron sight. Once fired, the projectile activates a strobe light indicating its status.{{Ref/Site|URL=http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/08/08/The-Halo-Bulletin-8812.aspx|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=The Halo Bulletin: 8.8.12|D=16|M=10|Y=2012}}


==Operational history==
==Specifications==
Remote projectile detonators were sporadically used during the [[Insurrection]], manufactured in low quantities.{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} They were designed by the parents of [[Saskia Nazari]], weapons designers for [[Chalybs Defense Solutions]]. In [[2548]], the Nazaris stored a sticky detonator prototype in a locked room of their house on [[Meridian]] along with prototypes of their other weapons. Due to her parents' ties to [[Insurrectionist]]s who they often sold their weapons to, Saskia believed that the prototype weapons might not be totally legal. During the [[Battle of Meridian]], Saskia eventually led [[Spartan-III]] [[Owen-B096]], [[Victor Gallardo]], [[Evelyn Rousseau]] and [[Dorian Nguyen]] to the room holding the prototype weapons which they began practicing with for their operation to rescue the survivors of [[Brume-sur-Mer]]. When the group set out, Evie chose to arm herself with the sticky detonator alongside a Covenant [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistol]].{{Ref/Novel|HBatB|Chapter=17}}{{Ref/Novel|HBatB|Chapter=18}} Later, while rescuing Victor, Dorian and Owen on [[Brume Beach]], Evie used the sticky detonator to take out part of a squad of [[Sangheili]], firing the weapon one-handed out the window while driving Victor's car. As Victor and Dorian struggled to get Owen into the car, Evie reloaded and fired another shot into the heart of the advancing Covenant soldiers, blowing many of them up and allowing the four time to escape.{{Ref/Novel|HBatB|Chapter=23}}
The M363 RPD is a low-profile single-shot weapon that launches a magnetically latched explosive, which the operator can remotely detonate when at a safe distance. Although previously manufactured in low quantities, this weapon’s size and ease-of-transportability has made it ubiquitous in the years which followed the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/halo4/en-us#!an-epic-universe/ordnance-armor/cbbca9b3-5108-41aa-aa21-9b523de68266 '''Halo 4 Official Site''': ''Ordnance + Armor'']</ref> The weapon has a fold-out screen on the left side which shows a [[motion tracker]] display from the view of the fired projectile.<ref>[http://youtu.be/09f2MKGCrDQ '''E3 War Games Trailer''' ''weapon seen from 0:42-0:44 seconds'']</ref> Once fired, the projectile activates a strobe light indicating its status.<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/08/08/The-Halo-Bulletin-8812.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 8.8.12'']</ref>


Following the loss of Chalybs, rival [[Acheron Security]] made a claim to many of their materiel lines including that of the sticky detonator. These weapons soon became a major area of development for the company, and as such they have created a number of explosive launchers with the M353 as one of the most prominent.{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}
==Gameplay==
The Sticky Detonator can be used as a highly effective tactical weapon. While it is not overly effective at straight on engagement, it can be fired onto the floor of heavily trafficked areas, or into vehicles, and then delay-detonated when an enemy appears. This strategy is best used with cloak, or with a faraway teammate (preferably a sniper) to spot when the targets arrive.


In [[2557#July|July 2557]], the [[John-117|Master Chief]] used a sticky detonator to help kill two [[Mgalekgolo|Hunters]] during the [[Raid on Ivanoff Station]].{{Ref/Level|H4|Composer (level)|Composer}}
==Trivia==
 
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==In-game information==
*The weapon first appeared in ''Halo 4'''s ''[[Awakening]]'' announcement trailer, in which [[John-117]] grabs an RPD floating in zero gravity and uses it to blow a piece of debris out of his way while escaping the exploding wreckage of the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}. It was originally believed to be a variant of the pistol due to its grip.  
===''Halo 4''===
*The sticky detonator has two melee animations: One is the standard "punch" animation used by similar pistol-like weapons. The other is a "backhand" smack.
The Sticky Detonator was introduced in ''[[Halo 4]]'', and can be used as a highly effective tactical weapon. While it is not overly effective at straight on engagement, it can be fired onto the floor of heavily trafficked areas, or into vehicles, and then delay-detonated when an enemy appears. This strategy is best used with [[Type-3 active camouflage|cloak]], or with a faraway teammate (preferably a sniper) to spot when the targets arrive. If [[motion tracker]] is disabled, the sticky detonator's will also be disabled. Interestingly, only a certain number of grenades can be attached to a single target. If any more than that number are attached, the first projectile attached will detonate. This is most commonly seen in Custom Games, as the number of attached grenades is practically impossible to achieve in matchmaking.
*The weapon is referred to as the "Sticky Grenade Launcher" in the multiplayer carnage report.
 
*If motion tracker is disabled, the sticky detonator's will also be disabled.
The sticky detonator has two melee animations: One is the standard "punch" animation used by similar pistol-like weapons. The other is a "backhand" smack.
*Interestingly, only a certain number of grenades can be attached to a single target. If any more than that number are attached, the first projectile attached will detonate. This is most commonly seen in Custom Games, as the number of attached grenades is practically impossible to achieve in matchmaking.
 
*The M363 may be inspired by the German Wurfkörper 361 grenade projector, a flare pistol that was modified for use as a handheld grenade launcher. Both weapons resemble handguns with a bulbous warhead protruding from the barrel.
In the campaign, it is found only in the mission [[Composer (level)|Composer]]. Using it in that mission to kill two [[Mgalekgolo|Hunters]] unlocks the "[[Give Him the Stick]]" achievement.
* The detonator was the only ''Halo 4'' weapon to not return in any form in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]].''
 
==Production notes==
The Sticky Detonator first debuted in the ''[[Awakening]]'' announcement trailer for ''Halo 4'', initially believed to be an alternate redesign of the [[Magnum#Halo_4|Magnum]]. In the trailer, [[John-117]] grabs an RPD floating in zero gravity and uses it to blow a piece of debris out of his way while escaping the exploding wreckage of the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}. The firing animation also had the rear of the weapon rise when the canister was launched, which the game version lacked. The weapon was the only one from ''Halo 4'' to not return in the sequel ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' in any form, and to date has not been featured in any other ''Halo'' game.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:H4-Concept-M363RPD.jpg|Concept art of the M363 Remote Projectile Detonator in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-Concept-M363RPD.jpg|Concept art of the M363 Remote Projectile Detonator in ''Halo 4''.
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File:H4-M363RPSD-RightSide.png|In-game right side view of the M363 RPD.
File:H4-M363RPSD-RightSide.png|In-game right side view of the M363 RPD.
File:H4-M363RPD-Explosive.png|Detail of the weapon's magnetic explosive.
File:H4-M363RPD-Explosive.png|Detail of the weapon's magnetic explosive.
File:H4 StickyDetonator Render.jpg|A render of the weapon.
File:H4_weapon.png|The sticky detonator in the ''Halo 4'' teaser trailer.
File:H4_weapon.png|The sticky detonator in the ''Halo 4'' teaser trailer.
File:H4 weapon profile.png|A view of the weapon's overhead profile.
File:H4 weapon profile.png|A view of the weapon's overhead profile.
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File:Chiefhalo4.jpg|John-117 reloads his M363 at the edge of the wreckage of the ''Forward Unto Dawn''.
File:Chiefhalo4.jpg|John-117 reloads his M363 at the edge of the wreckage of the ''Forward Unto Dawn''.
File:MC loading explosive device H4.gif|The weapon's reload animation.
File:MC loading explosive device H4.gif|The weapon's reload animation.
File:H4-M363RPSD-FirstPerson-Campaign.png|First-person view of the sticky detonator by John-117 in the ''Halo 4'' campaign.
File:H4-M363RPSD-FirstPerson.png|First-person view of the sticky detonator. Note the screen showing the target's proximity to the projectile.  
File:H4-M363RPSD-FirstPerson.png|First-person view of the sticky detonator. Note the screen showing the target's proximity to the projectile.  
File:H4-MP-M363RPSD-Reload-3rdPerson.jpg|Reloading the M363 RPD.
File:H4-MP-M363RPSD-Reload-3rdPerson.jpg|Reloading the M363 RPD.
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**''[[Infinity Briefing Packet]]''
**''[[Infinity Briefing Packet]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Battle Born]]''


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