Editing MLRS-2 Hydra

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{{Disambig header|the Hydra model featured in ''Halo Infinite''|other uses of the word Hydra|Hydra (disambiguation)}}
{{Weapon infobox
|name = MLRS-2 Hydra
|image =[[File:HINF - MLRS-2 Hydra Product Logo.png|100px]]<br>
[[File:HINF Hydra Crop.png|300px]]
|manufacturer = [[Chalybs Defense Solutions]]{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=177}}
|series = [[Hydra]]
|type = [[Wikipedia:Multiple rocket launcher|Multiple rocket launcher]]
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|variant = [[Pursuit Hydra]]
|length = {{Convert|37.8|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
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|ammotype = [[9X-G Gyroc rocket|9X-G High-Explosive Air Bursting Gyroc rocket]]s{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
|capacity =
|feed = 6-rocket revolving cylinder{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
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|service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
}}
{{Article quote|The latest in the portable micro-missile launcher technology. By toggling to the zoom aim mode, the MLRS-2 Hydra can lock-on to vehicles and infantry targets, allowing missiles to home-in. When hip fired, Hydra munitions are unguided, but feature proximity air-burst fusing.{{Ref/Game|Id=forge|HINF|Forge - MLRS-2 Hydra description|Quote=The latest in the portable micro-missile launcher technology. By toggling to the zoom aim mode, the MLRS-2 Hydra can lock-on to vehicles and infantry targets, allowing missiles to home-in. When hip fired, Hydra munitions are unguided, but feature proximity air-burst fusing.}}}}
The '''Multiple Launch Rocket System-2 Hydra Gyroc Launcher''' ('''MLRS-2 Hydra''') is a weapon in the '''[[Hydra]]''' line of gyroc missile launchers built by [[Chalybs Defense Solutions]] and employed by the [[United Nations Space Command]].{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} The weapon succeeds the previous [[MLRS-1 Hydra|MLRS-1]] model.

==Overview==
===Design details===
As with its predecessor, the [[MLRS-1 Hydra|MLRS-1]], the MLRS-2 Hydra is a semi-automatic missile launcher equipped by infantry forces for use against other infantry and vehicles. The weapon is arranged in a manner similar to a conventional rifle, albeit with a more angular body than its predecessor. The fore of the weapon contains a revolving cylinder which stocks six [[9X-G Gyroc rocket|9X-G High Explosive, Air Bursting (HEAB) gyroscopically-stabilised missiles]]. These missiles can be individually-fired by the operator with a semi-automatic fire mode in either dumb-fire or locked-on to enemies. When locking onto enemies, the weapon's integrated semi-automatic tracking and targeting systems allow the operator to target enemy infantry or individual parts of vehicles for the missiles to home in on.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}

Warnings on the body of the MLRS-2 Hydra recommend using only approved UNSC munitions.{{Ref/Site|Id=insideoct2021|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/inside-infinite-october-2021|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Inside Infinite - October 2021|D=29|M=10|Y=2021}}

===History===
MLRS-2 Hydra units are either tested or manufactured at the [[Seattle]] [[Seattle Complex|Complex]], [[United Republic of North America]].{{Ref/Reuse|insideoct2021}} Succeeding the MLRS-1 model, the MLRS-2 was in use by UNSC forces by [[2559]]. In this time, it was employed during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].{{Ref/Game|HINF|Hydra in-game weapon}} While fighting the [[John-117|Master Chief]], the [[Jiralhanae Warlord]] [[Tremonius]] used a Hydra against the Spartan.{{Ref/Level|Id=foundation|HI|Foundation (Halo Infinite)|Foundation}}

===Variants===
*'''[[Pursuit Hydra]]''': The Pursuit Hydra locks onto targets more quickly and fires projectiles at greater velocities, making it more effective at longer ranges.{{Ref/Site|Id=Support|URL=https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/6882880281364-Halo-Infinite-Weapon-Equipment-and-Vehicle-Inventory-|Site=Halo Support|Page=Halo Infinite Weapon, Equipment, and Vehicle Inventory|D=05|M=05|Y=2023}}
<gallery class="center">
File:HINF Hydra Pursuit Crop.png|Pursuit Hydra
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==In-game information==
{{Article quote|A rapid-fire guided munitions launcher that fires gyroscopically-stabilized rockets, which home in on targets after lock-on.{{Ref/Game|HI|Weapon customization|Weapons Bench description}}{{Ref/Game|HI|Academy - Weapon Drills - Hydra description}}}}
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==Gallery==
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===Development images===
<gallery>
File:HINF-Hydra.png|The MLRS-2 Hydra's textures in the early stages of ''Halo Infinite'' development.
File:HINF Hydra Decals.png|Decals on the MLRS-2.
File:HINF Hydra HiPoly Render 1.jpg|A render of the MLRS-2's high-poly model.
File:HINF Hydra HiPoly Render 2.jpg|A render of the MLRS-2's high-poly model.
File:HINF Hydra HiPoly Render 3.jpg|A render of the MLRS-2's high-poly model.
</gallery>

===Screenshots===
<gallery>
File:HINF-HydraHUD.png|First-person view of the Hydra in dumb-fire mode.
File:HINF-HydratrackingHUD.png|First-person view of the Hydra in tracking mode.
File:HINF HydraReloading.png|A 9X-G HEAB Gyroc rocket being inserted into an MLRS-2.
File:HINF Hydra Missile.png|The 9X-G HEAB Gyroc rocket mid-flight.
File:HINF Trailblazer&Hydra.png|A Spartan wielding an MLRS-2.
File:HINF Zvezda&Hydra.png|A Spartan sprinting with an MLRS-2.
File:HINF Hydra Firing.png|A Spartan firing an MLRS-2.
File:HINF Sangheili Enforcer heavy weapons battle.png|A Sangheili Enforcer fires a rocket from a MLRS-2 Hydra.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''

==Sources==
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{{UNSC support weapons}}
[[Category:Hydra MLRS]]