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{{Status|Canon}}
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{{Weapon infobox
{{Era|H3}}
|image=[[File:Radar Jammer Unarmed.png|200px]]
 
|name=Radar jammer
{{Weapon
|manufacturer=[[Covenant]] [[Jiralhanae]]
| image=[[Image:Radar Jammer Unarmed.jpg|200px]]
|type=[[Equipment]]
| name=Radar Jammer
|weight={{Convert|20.5|lb|kg|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc09|Enc09|Page=343}}
| manufacturer=[[Brutes]]
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| type=[[Equipment]]
|feed-title=Duration
| size=Dimensions
|feed=Single use (30 seconds){{Ref/Game|Id=H3|H3|Radar Jammer in-game equipment}}
*Weight : 9.3 kilograms (20.5 pounds)<ref>http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=877576</ref>
|service=[[Human-Covenant War]] <br> [[Great Schism]]
|affiliation=Covenant
}}
}}


The '''radar jammer''' is an [[equipment]] item developed and used by the [[Covenant]].{{Ref/Book|EVG|Page=47}} It has acquired a number of colloquial nicknames among [[human]] personnel including the "'''Jammer'''" and "'''Scrambler'''".{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}}
The '''Radar Jammer''' is an [[equipment]] item in [[Halo 3]] that scrambles nearby players [[motion sensors]] by creating a multitude of false dots on the radar of everyone within range.<ref>[http://www.arrogantics.com/2007/05/30/high-resolution-scans-of-gamepros-halo-3-article/ Gamerpro Magazine]</ref> While it can create chaos for enemies, it also has the same effect on teammates. In campaign mode it is uncommon for one to be dropped by enemy [[Brutes]]. It is mostly used by [[Brute Stalkers]] to make them even harder to find by their prey. It is no longer available in [[matchmaking]] as the Flare and the Radar Jammer had physics properties that allowed players to exploit the game unfairly.


==Overview==
If under the effect of the Radar Jammer, it is possible to distinguish between the 'false enemies' and the real enemies on your radar. It can be seen that dots on the radar generated by the Jammer almost never stop moving, whereas real enemies tend to move more carefully and stop at points, the fake blips also seem to move faster and more "fluidly" than a normal person.  An activated Radar Jammer can also be destroyed by weapons fire.
===Design details===
The radar jammer is fairly simple in operation; it is designed to trick enemy [[motion tracker]]s by emitting false-positive radio waves. These waves are picked up by sensors as phantom pings, which can be used to disguise the movement of stealth troops.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}} The radar jammer is similar in overall appearance to the [[power drain]] and [[flare]], except for a red glow instead of a blue or yellow one - with the [[Jiralhanae]] having derived the flare's design from the technology in the radar jammer and power drain.{{Ref/Book|Enc09|Page=341}}


The radar jammer lasts only 30 seconds before it self-destructs.{{Ref/Reuse|H3}}
The Radar Jammer is similar in appearance to the [[Power Drain]] and [[Flare]], except for a red glow instead of blue or yellow one. Its symbol in the [[HUD]] is a dot with curved waves emitting from it.


A functionality similar to the radar jammer is applied during use of [[active camouflage]] [[armor abilities]] such as the [[Type-3 active camouflage]] module. This effect applies to both enemies and the operator.{{Ref/Game|HR|Active Camouflage in-game armor ability}}
==Multi-player Tactics==
 
*The Radar Jammer is ''best'' used in conjunction with the Active Camouflage power-up.  When it is deployed, the enemy will be distracted enough that the player may be able to score a quick [[melee]] kill, or an assassination.
===Usage===
*This type of equipment is both useful and detrimental to the user, his allies, and the enemy, since everyone's motion sensors are affected. The jammer should only be used if the player is in a position where he or she does not need to use his motion sensor to score a kill.
Radar jammers are commonly used by [[Jiralhanae Stalker]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|H3}}
*Watch out for other players throwing these at you. If this happens nothing annoys them more than shooting the jammer before it hits the ground and making it explode in their faces. This is also useful in the campaign against brutes. If shot soon enough after been deployed it can even kill the person who deployed it or at least damage most of their shield.
 
*In [[CTF]], using this together with the Flare can be useful. Have one player throw in the Radar Jammer, then throw in the Flare, while looking at the Flag so you know what way to go. By the time your opponents can see again, they'll see their flag is gone. If Flares aren't available, use an Active Camouflage instead.
==In-game information==
*Make sure you have your enemy insight before you deploy the Radar Jammer, if you do not, the Radar Jammer will work against you as well, leaving you vulnerable.
===''Halo 3''===
The radar jammer appears as a piece of [[equipment]] in ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''. In ''Halo 3'', it is useable by both the player and Brute Stalker enemies in the campaign, while in ''ODST'' it can only be used by AI enemies. When activated, the jammer scrambles nearby players' [[motion tracker]]s by creating a multitude of false dots on the radar of everyone within range. While it can create chaos for enemies, it also has the same effect on teammates. In [[campaign]] mode, it is uncommon for one to be dropped by [[Jiralhanae|Brutes]], but is often used by [[Jiralhanae Stalker|Brute Stalkers]] to make them even harder to be found. It is no longer available in [[matchmaking]] as it, along with the [[flare]], had physics properties that allowed players to exploit the game unfairly.
 
While under the effect of the radar jammer, it is possible to distinguish between the 'false enemies' and the real enemies that are displayed on your radar. The dots on the radar generated by the jammer almost never stop moving, whereas real enemies tend to move more carefully and stop at points. The fake blips also seem to move faster and more "fluidly" than a real player. An activated radar jammer can be destroyed by [[weapon]]s fire.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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*The Radar Jammer lasts only 30 seconds before it self destructs.
*When the player deploys a radar jammer in campaign mode, [[Brutes]] will sometimes become confused and look around distractedly. This clearly suggests that Brutes have some form of radar system similar to that of an [[Sangheili|Elite]] and [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]].
*When the player deploys a Radar Jammer in Campaign mode, [[Brutes]] will sometimes become confused and look around distractedly. This clearly suggests that Brutes have some form of radar system similar to that of an [[Elite]] and [[Spartan II]].
*The radar jammer can be helpful in performing the [[Radar Jumping Glitch]], which makes you appear to be double jumping. It is more effective than the infamous grenade jump.
*If the player is seen by a [[Brute]] or a [[Grunt]] when deploying the Radar Jammer, the [[Brutes]] may occasionally go berserk; [[Grunts]] will sometimes panic and run away.
*[[Nathan Fillion]], a voice actor in ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', is known to insist via Xbox Live that he invented the radar jammer when people inquire about his [[Bungie Armor]].{{Ref/Site|URL=http://downloads.bungie.net/podcasts/Bungie_Podcast_70709.mp3|Site=Bungie Podcast|Page=The Bungie Day Podcast; hosted by Luke Smith, Brian Jarrard, Eric Osborne, Martin O'Donnell, Joseph Staten along with Nathan Fillion|D=25|M=06|Y=2012}}
*Red radar "blips" generated by the Radar Jamer will move much faster on your motion tracker screen than those generated by an enemy.
*Radar Jammers are pointless when playing with the [[Fog Skull]] or without radar in [[multiplayer]].
*The Radar Jammer has been removed from all matchmaking play lists due to the double jump that could be accomplished with it, just like the [[Flare]].
*If you throw several down in one place (10 or more) and throw a frag grenade it will launch you quite high.
*At first, the Radar Jammer  appears to have an "effect radius"; rather, that anyone within the radius, is instantly affected by its attribute (similarly to the [[Regenerator]], Energy Drain, and Flare ). This is not altogether untrue, but instead of an instant effect upon those within range, the Jammer actually creates "Ghosts," which fly around randomly, altering only one's motion-tracker, and altered only by the Jammer's position. This is most noticeable on either [[Valhalla]] or [[Narrows]], where by throwing the Radar Jammer into one of the [[Man Cannons]], the ghosts appear to fly in the same direction it was launched.
*The blips created by the jammer move in an fast, erratic way, similar to drones.
*The Radar Jammer can be helpful in performing the [[Radar Jumping Glitch]], which makes you appear to be double jumping. It is more effective than the infamous grenade jump.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H3-ActiveRadarJammer.png|The radar jammer when activated in ''Halo 3''.
Image:Radar Jammer Activated.jpg|The Radar Jammer when activated
File:Radar Jammer.png|A view through a [[SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle|sniper rifle]]'s scope reveals that [[Jiralhanae Jumper]]s also carry radar jammers.
Image:Radar Jammer.png|A view through a [[Sniper Rifle]]'s scope reveals Jumpack Brutes also carry Radar Jammers
File:Radarjammerhud.svg|The radar jammer HUD icon.
Image:Radarjammerhud.svg|The Radar Jammer HUD icon.
File:Radar Jammer in Action.jpg|A radar jammer extends its sides and glows brightly when activated.
Image:Radar Jammer in Action.jpg|A Radar Jammer extends it's sides and glows brighter when activated.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''


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