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[[File:HR_CovenantCommJammer.png|thumb|250px|A Covenant communications jammer.]] | [[File:HR_CovenantCommJammer.png|thumb|250px|A Covenant communications jammer.]] | ||
'''Communications jammers''' are a piece of [[Electronic countermeasures|electronic warfare]] technology used by the [[Covenant]]. As their name suggests, they are used for the purpose of disrupting enemy [[COM]] frequencies, preventing long-ranged communications in the regions they are placed. However, they do permit short-ranged communications within their vicinity even at close-range, suggesting them to be more of a strategic tool for cutting off larger deployments from command authorities and [[UNSC battle network|battle network]] uplinks than disrupting tactical-level communications.{{Ref/Level|Id=HRNA|HR|New Alexandria}} | |||
While active, the emitters emit a steady pulse of light and a mild [[electromagnetic pulse]], capable of disrupting electronics such as [[Visual Intelligence System, Reconnaissance|helmet VISR displays]] - though not to such an extent as to completely disable it. The sides of the jammers contain a control pad with an option to self-destruct - enabling this option retracts the three central pillars into the base before self-destructing.{{Ref/Reuse|HRNA}} The [[Banished]] make use of a [[disruption emitter]] with broad visual and operational similarities to the communications jammer. | |||
On [[2552#August|August 23, 2552]], during the [[Fall of Reach]], [[SPARTAN-B312]] assisted in destroying several of the jammers in [[New Alexandria (location)|New Alexandria]] that were blocking a signal to [[United Nations Space Command]] command. Three such jammers were placed in the [[New Alexandria Hospital]], [[SinoViet Center]], and [[Club Errera]] - alongside a handful placed on the exterior roofs of some of the city's many skyscrapers.{{Ref/Reuse|HRNA}}{{Ref/Note|The jammers placed on roofs are randomised objectives in the New Alexandria level, and may not always be given to a player.}} | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:HR NewAlexandria HospitalJammer.png|A comms jammer deployed alongside a [[Huragok]] inside the [[New Alexandria Hospital]]. | |||
File:HR MobileJammer.jpg|A jammer deployed on the roof of a building in New Alexandria. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}} | ||
==Notes== | |||
{{Ref/Notes}} | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:Electronic warfare technology]] | [[Category:Electronic warfare technology]] | ||
[[Category:Covenant technology]] | [[Category:Covenant technology]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:30, March 8, 2024
Communications jammers are a piece of electronic warfare technology used by the Covenant. As their name suggests, they are used for the purpose of disrupting enemy COM frequencies, preventing long-ranged communications in the regions they are placed. However, they do permit short-ranged communications within their vicinity even at close-range, suggesting them to be more of a strategic tool for cutting off larger deployments from command authorities and battle network uplinks than disrupting tactical-level communications.[1]
While active, the emitters emit a steady pulse of light and a mild electromagnetic pulse, capable of disrupting electronics such as helmet VISR displays - though not to such an extent as to completely disable it. The sides of the jammers contain a control pad with an option to self-destruct - enabling this option retracts the three central pillars into the base before self-destructing.[1] The Banished make use of a disruption emitter with broad visual and operational similarities to the communications jammer.
On August 23, 2552, during the Fall of Reach, SPARTAN-B312 assisted in destroying several of the jammers in New Alexandria that were blocking a signal to United Nations Space Command command. Three such jammers were placed in the New Alexandria Hospital, SinoViet Center, and Club Errera - alongside a handful placed on the exterior roofs of some of the city's many skyscrapers.[1][Note 1]
Gallery[edit]
A comms jammer deployed alongside a Huragok inside the New Alexandria Hospital.
A jammer deployed on the roof of a building in New Alexandria.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo: Reach (First appearance)
Notes[edit]
- ^ The jammers placed on roofs are randomised objectives in the New Alexandria level, and may not always be given to a player.
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c Halo: Reach, campaign level New Alexandria
