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This '''Unidentified UNSC bomb''' was used to destroy the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] base known as [[Crow's Nest]] during the [[Battle of Tsavo]] in [[2552#November|November 2552]]. Little is known about the bomb, other than the fact that it has a large blast radius.<ref name="crows">'''[[Halo 3]]''', level ''[[Crow's Nest (level)|Crow's Nest]]''</ref>
This '''improvised UNSC bomb''' was used to help destroy the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] base known as [[Crow's Nest (location)|Crow's Nest]] during the [[Covenant]]'s [[Attack on Crow's Nest|attack]] on the base during the [[Battle of Kenya]] in [[2552#November|November 2552]]. It appears to be a large fuel tank, potentially containing hydrogen fuel, rigged up with several smaller explosive charges and a timer system to make the resulting explosion more destructive.<ref name="crows">'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level ''[[Crow's Nest]]''</ref>


==Battle of Crow's Nest==
==Trivia==
{{Main
*The texture and object files refer to the bomb as <code>large_fuel_tank</code>; coupled with the tank's presence on other levels, the gauge on the side reading "TANK CAPACITY", and the fact that several smaller explosives are planted on it (which would not be necessary if the tank itself was a bomb), this all but confirms its status as a fuel containment tank, instead of a purpose-built bomb.
|1=Battle of Tsavo}}
*The bomb is a makeshift [[Wikipedia:thermobaric weapon|thermobaric weapon]], which is commonly used to take out enemies in caves or tunnels. Thermobaric bombs generate a lot of air pressure as the result of a fireball effect, which comes from the dispersion of a compound like aluminum oxide or iron oxide. This effect generates a fuel air mixture, and it removes most of the oxygen from the tunnels or caves, causing lungs to collapse.It is connected to many smaller bombs throughout Crow's Nest which, all together, destroy most of Crow's Nest, except the basement and the motor pool.
When the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] attacked the UNSC Crow's Nest base, [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Miranda Keyes]] ordered for a bomb to be set in the operations center of the base. She explained to [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN]] [[John-117]] that it was a ''"going away present"'' for the Covenant, and that it would kill every one of them present in the base. She then ordered [[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery Junior Johnson|Avery Johnson]] to start the timer on the bomb's detonator as soon as the wounded [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] were evacuated. Unfortunately, the [[Jiralhanae]] were able to kill most of the Marines, disarm the bomb, and take control of the operations center. However on returning, The Master Chief killed the brutes and re-armed the bomb. He escaped down an elevator into the motor pool below the hangar, just as the bomb detonated, killing all Covenant forces, and destroying the entire base.<ref name="crows"/>
*More of these fuel tanks can be found on the level ''[[Sierra 117]]'', albeit obviously not rigged up as bombs. After the cutscene where Johnson is thrown into the small room, jump down off the cliff and turn behind (once enemies have been eliminated, or in Theater) towards the gate. Stored within the gate are two more tanks.
*It has been a joke at Bungie about how Miranda, in the original ''Halo 2'' script, was supposed to "weld a thermobaric bomb to the Master Chief's armor" in a deal with the [[Prophet of Regret]]. Jason Jones, on the ''[[Halo 3 Legendary Edition]]'' commentary, said he wanted to put this in ''Halo 2'', and was going to add this to ''Halo 3''.<ref>'''[[Halo 3 Legendary Edition]]''' ''- Essentials, Disc Two - Halo 2 Cinematics Commentary''</ref> This makeshift bomb may be a reference to it, as Miranda is in charge, and the Master Chief has to arm it.


==Trivia==
==Gallery==
*The large bomb appears to have smaller charges mounted on its main body casing. It is connected to many smaller bombs throughout Crow's Nest, destroying most of Crow's Nest, except the basement and the motor pool.
<gallery>
*It appears that these bombs can also be found on the level [[Sierra 117]]. After the cutscene where Johnson is thrown into the small room, jump down off the cliff and turn behind (once enemies have been eliminated, or in Theater) towards the gate. Stored within the gate are two more bombs, probably duds.
File:H3 FuelTankBomb Screenshot.jpg|A screenshot of the bomb in ''Halo 3''{{'}}s [[Cut Halo 3 levels|developer test environment]].
*The large bomb appears to be non-nuclear. It is likely a [[Wikipedia:thermobaric weapon|thermobaric weapon]], which is commonly used to take out enemies in caves or tunnels. Thermobaric bombs generate a lot of air pressure as the result of a fireball effect, which comes from the dispersion of a compound like aluminum oxide or iron oxide. This effect generates a fuel air mixture, and it removes most of the oxygen from the tunnels or caves, causing lungs to collapse.
File:Crow's Nest bomb.jpg|The makeshift bomb in the ops-center of Crow's Nest.
*It appears to be the UNSC equivalent of the [[Anti-Matter Charge]] that was found on ''[[Cairo Station]]'' in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
File:H3 CoviesinOpsCenter.png|The makeshift bomb in the Covenant-occupied ops-center
*It has been a joke at Bungie about how Miranda, in the original ''Halo 2'' script, was supposed to "weld a thermobaric bomb to the Master Chief's armor" in a deal with the [[Prophet of Regret]]. Jason Jones, on the ''[[Halo 3 Legendary Edition]]'' commentary, said he wanted to put this in ''Halo 2'', and was going to add this to ''Halo 3''. This bomb may be a reference to it, as Miranda is in charge, and the Master Chief has to arm it.
File:H3 Sierra117_FuelTank.png|One of the fuel tanks, minus explosives, on Sierra 117.
File:HO Waterfall Skybox Concept 1.jpg|''[[Halo Online]]'' concept art for the map [[Waterfall]] depicting the bomb.
File:HO Waterfall Skybox Concept 2.jpg|''Halo Online'' concept art depicting the bomb.
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{1st}}
**[[Crow's Nest (level)|Crow's Nest]] {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Lone Wolf]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
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Latest revision as of 18:19, June 20, 2024

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Improvised UNSC bomb
Crow Bomb.png
Production overview

Manufacturer:

UNSC

Specifications

Ammunition type:

Unknown fuel

Operation:

Timer system

Effective range:

Large blast radius; capable of destroying large bases

Service history

In service:

 

This improvised UNSC bomb was used to help destroy the UNSC base known as Crow's Nest during the Covenant's attack on the base during the Battle of Kenya in November 2552. It appears to be a large fuel tank, potentially containing hydrogen fuel, rigged up with several smaller explosive charges and a timer system to make the resulting explosion more destructive.[1]

Trivia[edit]

  • The texture and object files refer to the bomb as large_fuel_tank; coupled with the tank's presence on other levels, the gauge on the side reading "TANK CAPACITY", and the fact that several smaller explosives are planted on it (which would not be necessary if the tank itself was a bomb), this all but confirms its status as a fuel containment tank, instead of a purpose-built bomb.
  • The bomb is a makeshift thermobaric weapon, which is commonly used to take out enemies in caves or tunnels. Thermobaric bombs generate a lot of air pressure as the result of a fireball effect, which comes from the dispersion of a compound like aluminum oxide or iron oxide. This effect generates a fuel air mixture, and it removes most of the oxygen from the tunnels or caves, causing lungs to collapse.It is connected to many smaller bombs throughout Crow's Nest which, all together, destroy most of Crow's Nest, except the basement and the motor pool.
  • More of these fuel tanks can be found on the level Sierra 117, albeit obviously not rigged up as bombs. After the cutscene where Johnson is thrown into the small room, jump down off the cliff and turn behind (once enemies have been eliminated, or in Theater) towards the gate. Stored within the gate are two more tanks.
  • It has been a joke at Bungie about how Miranda, in the original Halo 2 script, was supposed to "weld a thermobaric bomb to the Master Chief's armor" in a deal with the Prophet of Regret. Jason Jones, on the Halo 3 Legendary Edition commentary, said he wanted to put this in Halo 2, and was going to add this to Halo 3.[2] This makeshift bomb may be a reference to it, as Miranda is in charge, and the Master Chief has to arm it.

Gallery[edit]

  • A screenshot of the bomb in Halo 3's developer test environment.

    A screenshot of the bomb in Halo 3's developer test environment.

  • The makeshift bomb in the ops-center of Crow's Nest.

    The makeshift bomb in the ops-center of Crow's Nest.

  • The makeshift bomb in the Covenant-occupied ops-center

    The makeshift bomb in the Covenant-occupied ops-center

  • One of the fuel tanks, minus explosives, on Sierra 117.

    One of the fuel tanks, minus explosives, on Sierra 117.

  • Halo Online concept art for the map Waterfall depicting the bomb.

    Halo Online concept art for the map Waterfall depicting the bomb.

  • Halo Online concept art depicting the bomb.

    Halo Online concept art depicting the bomb.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo 3, campaign level Crow's Nest
  2. ^ Halo 3 Legendary Edition - Essentials, Disc Two - Halo 2 Cinematics Commentary

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