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{{ | {{Center|This article is about the Hydra seen in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. For other uses of the word Hydra, see [[Hydra (disambiguation)]].}} | ||
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|name = MLRS-1 Hydra | |name = MLRS-1 Hydra | ||
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|weight = {{Convert|24.3|lb|kg|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | |weight = {{Convert|24.3|lb|kg|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
|ammotype = | |ammotype = 9X-G [[Wikipedia:Airburst round|HEAB]] Gyroc rockets{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Design details=== | ===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 | 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/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}} | 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}} | ||
===Variants=== | ===Variants=== | ||
*'''[[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.}} | *'''[[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.}} | ||
*'''[[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.}} | *'''[[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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File:H5_Hydra_Typhon.png|Typhon. | File:H5_Hydra_Typhon.png|Typhon. | ||
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== 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 | 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/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}} | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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File:H5G Achievement GoForTheGold.png|Concept art of the Hydra for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | File:H5G Achievement GoForTheGold.png|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: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. | ||
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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-Hydra&RocketLauncher.jpg|A Spartan-IV using a Hydra on [[Escape from ARC]]. | ||
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> | </gallery> | ||
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