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{{Status|Canon}}
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{{Disambig header|the Hydra introduced in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''|other uses of the word Hydra|Hydra (disambiguation)}}
{{Center|Hydra redirects here. For other uses of the word Hydra, see [[Hydra (disambiguation)]].}}
{{Weapon infobox
{{Weapon infobox
|name = MLRS-1 Hydra
|name=Hydra MLRS-1 HGL
|image = [[File:H5G-Hydra render.png|300px]]
|image=[[File:H5G-Hydra_render.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}}
|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 = [[Hydra]]{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|series=MLRS-1 HGL<ref name="universe"/>
|type = [[Wikipedia:Multiple rocket launcher|Multiple rocket launcher]]
|type=[[Wikipedia:Multiple rocket launcher|Multiple rocket launcher]]
|cost =  
|cost=
|variant =  
|variant=
*[[Typhon]]
|length={{Convert|91.44|cm|in|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/>
*[[Echidna]]
|width={{Convert|14.3|cm|in|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/>
|length = {{Convert|36|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|height={{Convert|15.1|cm|in|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/>
|width = {{Convert|5.6|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|weight={{Convert|11|kg|lb|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/>
|height = {{Convert|15.1|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|ammotype=[[Wikipedia:Airburst round|HEAB]] Gyroc rockets<ref name="universe"/>
|weight = {{Convert|24.3|lb|kg|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|feed=6-rocket revolving cylinder<ref name="universe"/>
|ammotype = [[9X-G Gyroc rocket|9X-G High-Explosive Air Bursting Gyroc rocket]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|operation=
|capacity =
|rate=Semi-automatic<ref name="universe"/>
|feed = 6-rocket revolving cylinder{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|rate-title=Firing mode
|operation =  
|velocity=36 m/s (82 mph){{Citation needed}}
|rate-title = Firing mode
|range=24.3 meters unscoped{{Citation needed}}<br>
|rate = Semi-automatic{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
73 meters scoped{{Citation needed}}
|velocity =
|service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|optics =
|range =
|service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
}}
}}
The '''Multiple Launch Rocket System-1 Hydra Gyroc Launcher''' ('''MLRS-1 HGL''') is a rapid-fire guided munitions launcher in the '''[[Hydra]]''' line of weaponry manufactured by [[Chalybs Defense Solutions]] and used by the [[United Nations Space Command]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} It is the predecessor to the [[MLRS-2 Hydra|MLRS-2 model]].


==Overview==
The '''Multiple Launch Rocket System-1 Hydra Gyroc Launcher''' ('''MLRS-1 HGL'''),<ref name="universe"/> commonly known simply as the '''Hydra''',<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-halo-the-master-chief-collection-ties-into-hal/1100-6423608/ '''Gamespot''': ''How Halo: The Master Chief Collection Ties Into Halo 5: Guardians'']</ref><ref name="Bulletin">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/bulletins/the-bulletin-episode-6 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Bulletin: Episode 6'']</ref> is a rapid-fire guided munitions launcher<ref name="Bulletin"/>, manufactured by [[Chalybs Defense Solutions]] and used by the [[United Nations Space Command]].<ref name="universe"/>
===Design details===
The MLRS-1 Hydra Gyroc Launcher is a highly versatile guided missile launcher that can operate in a variety of different environments. The weapon was designed to be effective against both infantry and vehicle targets. The Hydra is designed to be as easy to operate as a conventional [[rifle]], albeit one that fires [[9X-G Gyroc rocket|9X-G gyroscopically stabilized High-Explosive Air Bursting (HEAB) micro-missiles]] from the weapon's six-chamber, revolving cylinder.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} The Hydra's rockets are capable of homing in on targets, though they require a lock-on before doing so.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFLocke|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-locke-load|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Locke & Load|D=08|M=11|Y=2020}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


Highly effective in both close-quarters combat and medium-range engagements, the Hydra can be used in a direct-fire mode, though it is most deadly when using a real-time [[Visual Intelligence System, Reconnaissance|VISR]] connection to lock-on and guide missiles to the target. The Hydra's sophisticated automatic targeting and tracking system allows the user to target not only individual infantry, but even distinct parts of enemy vehicles to effect a clean and efficient kill.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
It uses gyroscopically stabilized, high-explosive micro-missiles capable of locking onto enemy targets similar to the [[Covenant]]'s [[Type-52 plasma launcher]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k96NK5moXyg '''YouTube''': ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta: Behind the Scenes'']</ref> The Hydra is capable of killing a fully shielded [[Spartan-IV]] with two locked on shots in [[War Games]].<ref>'''[[The Sprint]]''', ''[[The Sprint: Shutdown|Shutdown]]''</ref>


===Variants===
==Specifications==
*'''[[Typhon]]''': The Typhon is an improved variant manufactured by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s [[Watershed Division]] that features upgraded and improved recoil compensation, warhead damage, and reload speed.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Game|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=Typhon description|Quote=What Chalybs builds, Watershed Division perfects. Improved Hydra Launcher with upgraded recoil compensation, warhead damage, and reload speed.}}
The MLRS-1 Hydra Gyroc Launcher is a highly versatile guided missile launcher that can operate in a variety of different environments. The weapon was designed to be effective against both infantry and vehicle targets. The Hydra is designed to be as easy to operate as a conventional [[rifle]], albeit one that fires gyroscopically stabilized High-Explosive Air Bursting (HEAB) micro-missiles from the weapon's six-chamber, revolving cylinder.<ref name="universe"/> The Hydra's rockets are capable of homing in on targets, though they require a lock-on before doing so.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Locke & Load'']</ref>
*'''[[Echidna]]''': The Echidna'is an advanced variant, also produced by the Watershed Division's engineers, that features experimental, non-nuclear warheads capable of generating an [[electromagnetic pulse]]. Unlike the base model or Typhon, the Echidna is capable of both a 2× and 5× zoom and can track down targets as far back as {{convert|2040|ft|m|sigfig=3}}.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Game|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.}}
 
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Highly effective in both close-quarters combat and medium-range engagements, the Hydra can be used in a direct-fire mode though it is most deadly when using a real-time [[Visual Intelligence System, Reconnaissance|VISR]] connection to lock-on and guide missiles to the target. The Hydra's sophisticated semi-automatic targeting and tracking system allows the user to target not only individual infantry, but even distinct parts of enemy vehicles to effect a clean and efficient kill.<ref name="universe"/>
 
==Variants==
*'''Typhon''': The ''Typhon'' is a variant manufactured by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s [[Watershed Division]] that features upgraded and improved recoil compensation, warhead damage, and reload speed.<ref name="universe"/><ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>
*'''Echidna''': The ''Echidna'' is a variant, also produced by the Watershed Division's engineers, that features experimental, non-nuclear warheads capable of generating an [[electromagnetic pulse]]. Unlike the base model or ''Typhon'', the ''Echidna'' is capable of both a 2× and 4× zoom.<ref name="universe"/><ref name="H5G"/>
<gallery>
File:H5_Hydra_Typhon.png|Typhon.
File:H5_Hydra_Typhon.png|Typhon.
File:H5G Render HydraMLRS-Echidna.png|Echidna.
File:H5G Render HydraMLRS-Echidna.png|Echidna.
</gallery>
</gallery>


== Operational history ==
==Operational history==
The result of decades of development in refining micro-missile technology, the Hydra MLRS entered service in the [[United Nations Space Command]] in [[2556]], though the weapon has yet to see widespread usage beyond the [[Spartan Operations]] division as of [[2558#October|October 2558]]. The Hydra had been utilized in a number of combat roles, including close-quarters infantry engagements, urban pacification, and ship boarding maneuvers.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} Hydras were aboard ''[[Argent Moon]]'' during [[Blue Team]]'s [[Operation: BIRD IN HAND|mission]] to recover the research ship in 2558.{{Ref/Level|Id=H5G-M2|H5G|Blue Team (level)|Blue Team}}
The result of decades of development in refining micro-missile technology, the Hydra MLRS entered service in the [[United Nations Space Command]] in [[2556]], though the weapon has yet to see widespread usage beyond the [[Spartan branch]] as of [[2558#October|October 2558]]. The Hydra had been utilized in a number of combat roles, including close-quarters infantry engagements, urban pacification, and ship boarding maneuvers.<ref name="universe"/> Hydras were aboard ''[[Argent Moon]]'' during [[Blue Team]]'s [[Raid on Argent Moon|mission]] to recover the research ship in 2558.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level ''[[Blue Team (level)|Blue Team]]''</ref>


== Trivia ==
==Trivia==
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*In Episode 6 of [[The Bulletin]], fans were given the opportunity to vote for which weapon they wished to be featured in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta]]'': the Hydra or the [[M57 Pilum|rocket launcher]]. The Hydra won the vote.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/the-bulletin-episode-6|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=The Halo Bulletin Episode 6|D=13|M=04|Y=2016}}
*In Episode 6 of [[The Bulletin]], fans were given the opportunity to vote for which weapon they wished to be featured in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta]]'': the Hydra or the [[M57 Pilum|rocket launcher]].<ref name="Bulletin"/> The Hydra won the vote.<ref>'''[[Halo Waypoint]]'''</ref>
*In [[Wikipedia:Greek mythology|Greek mythology]], the [[Wikipedia:Lernaean Hydra|Hydra]] was a large serpent-like water monster that possessed multiple heads.  
*In [[Wikipedia:Greek mythology|Greek mythology]], the [[Wikipedia:Lernaean Hydra|Hydra]] was a large serpent-like water monster that possessed multiple heads.  
**The weapon's two variants, [[Wikipedia: Typhon|Typhon]] and [[Wikipedia: Echidna (mythology)|Echidna]], are named after the Lernaean Hydra's father and mother, respectively.
*The weapon's two variants, [[Wikipedia: Typhon|Typhon]] and [[Wikipedia: Echidna (mythology)|Echidna]], are named after the Lernaean Hydra's father and mother, respectively.


== Gallery ==
==Gallery==
===Concept art and illustrations===
<gallery>
File:H5G Achievement GoForTheGold.png|Concept art of the Hydra for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:HW2C-CommanderJerome.jpg|Concept art of Commander [[Jerome-092]] with a Hydra for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:Enc22 Dutch.png|An MLRS-1 Hydra in the hands of [[Taylor Miles|Taylor "Dutch" Miles]].
</gallery>
===Development images===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H5-ConceptArt-HydraMLRS.jpg|Concept art of the Hydra for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5 Spartan-IV with Hydra.jpg|A [[RECRUIT-class Mjolnir|Recruit]]-clad Spartan-IV wielding the Hydra in a promotional image for the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta]]''.
File:H5 Spartan-IV with Hydra.jpg|A [[RECRUIT-class Mjolnir|Recruit]]-clad Spartan-IV wielding the Hydra in a promotional image for the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta]]''.
File:H5G_Hydra_HiPoly_Render_1.jpg|A render of the Hydra's high-poly model.
File:H5G_Hydra_HiPoly_Render_2.jpg|A render of the Hydra's high-poly model.
File:H5G_Hydra_HiPoly_Render_3.jpg|A render of the Hydra's high-poly model.
File:H5G_Hydra_HiPoly_Render_4.jpg|A render of the Hydra's high-poly model.
File:H5G_Hydra_HiPoly_Render_5.jpg|A render of the Hydra's high-poly model.
File:H5G_Hydra_HiPoly_Render_6.jpg|A render of the Hydra's high-poly model.
File:H5G_Hydra_HiPoly_Render_7.jpg|A render of the Hydra's high-poly model.
File:H5G_Hydra_HiPoly_Render_8.jpg|A render of the Hydra's high-poly model.
</gallery>
=== Screenshots ===
<gallery>
File:H5Hydra.png|The Hydra being used in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''.
File:H5Hydra.png|The Hydra being used in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''.
File:H5HydraZoom.png|The Hydra being zoomed in.
File:H5HydraZoom.png|The Hydra being zoomed in.
H5Spartan-IVHydra.jpg|A Spartan-IV using [[smart scope]] with the Hydra.
H5Spartan-IVHydra.jpg|A Spartan-IV using [[smart scope]] with the Hydra.
File:H5 Hydra on Regret.jpg|The Hydra being used on the map [[Regret]].
File:H5 Hydra on Regret.jpg|The Hydra being used on the map [[Regret]].
File:H5G-HydraHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the Hydra by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-Hydra&RocketLauncher.jpg|A Spartan-IV using a Hydra on [[Escape from ARC]].
File:H5G-Hydrazoom-Campaign.png|Smart scope with the Hydra by Fred-104.
File:H5G-HydrazoomLockon.png|Fred-104 locking onto [[Kig-Yar Ranger]]s with his Hydra.
File:H5G-Fred&Hydra.png|Fred-104 with a Hydra on ''[[Argent Moon]]''.
File:H5G-Locke&Hydra.jpg|[[Jameson Locke]] using a Hydra on [[Sanghelios]].
File:H5G-HydraHUD.png|First-person view of the Hydra in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-HydraHUD.png|First-person view of the Hydra in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-Hydrazoom.png|Smart scope with the Hydra.
File:H5G-Hydrazoom.png|Smart scope with the Hydra.
File:H5G-HydraSS.png|Alternate view of a Hydra engaged with smart scope.
File:H5G-HydraSS.png|Alternate view of a Hydra engaged with smart scope.
File:H5G-Hydra&RocketLauncher.jpg|A Spartan-IV using a Hydra on [[Escape from ARC]].
File:H5G-Locke&Hydra.jpg|[[Jameson Locke]] using a Hydra on [[Sanghelios]].
File:H5G-TyphonHUD.png|First-person view of the ''Typhon'' on [[Raid on Apex 7]].
File:H5G-Typhon.png|A [[HELIOSKRILL-class Mjolnir|Helioskrill]]-clad Spartan-IV wielding a Hydra.
File:H5G-EchidnaHUD.png|First-person view of the ''Echidna'' on [[Battle of Noctus]].
File:H5G-Echidnasuperzoom.png|The 4× zoom of the ''Echidna''.
File:H5G-Echidna.png|An [[INDOMITABLE-class Mjolnir|Indomitable]]-clad Spartan-IV with ''Echidna''.
File:HW2C-CommanderJerome.jpg|Concept art of Commander [[Jerome-092]] with a Hydra for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards ===
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ Cards===
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<gallery>
File:REQ_Certification_Hydra.png|Hydra Launcher Certification.
File:REQ_Certification_Hydra.png|Hydra Launcher Certification.
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== List of appearances ==
==List of appearances==
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}
* ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
* ''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]''
* ''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''


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