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This '''unidentified Covenant explosive''' is a [[Covenant]] explosive device that was in use in [[2552]].<ref name="hh5">'''[[Halo: Helljumper]]''', ''[[Halo: Helljumper Issue 5|Issue 5]]''</ref> The grenade has a similar appearance to a Covenant [[antimatter charge]],<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level, ''[[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station]]''</ref> and may be a miniaturized form of the explosive. The explosive has only been encountered during the [[Battle of Ariel]] in early 2552. Due to the operation's archaeological nature, the explosive may be specifically intended for such purpose.
The '''proximity mine''' is a [[Covenant]] [[Mine|landmine]]. The grenade has a similar appearance to a Covenant [[antimatter charge]].<ref name="hh5">'''[[Halo: Helljumper]]''', ''[[Halo: Helljumper Issue 5|Issue 5]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level, ''[[Cairo Station]]''</ref> After being set off, the mine fires a series of [[Blamite|needler projectiles]] in all directions.<ref name="hss">''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''</ref>


During the Battle of Ariel, [[Taylor Miles|Taylor "Dutch" Miles]] and [[Kojo Agu|Kojo "Romeo" Agu]] threw one of these explosives at a group of [[Grunt]]s. The Grunts, not realizing the device wasn't armed (Dutch and Romeo didn't know how to arm it without detonating it), panicked and fled into a corridor rigged with laser traps which sliced them to pieces.<ref name="hh5"/>
==Overview==
During [[Operation: FIRESIDE]], [[Taylor Miles]] and [[Kojo Agu]] threw one of these explosives at a group of [[Unggoy]]. The Unggoy, not realizing the device wasn't armed, panicked and fled into a corridor rigged with laser traps which sliced them to pieces.{{Ref/Reuse|hh5}}
 
==Gameplay==
The Covenant proximity mine appears as an [[armor ability]] in ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''. When deployed by the player, three mines are released at a time, while enemies drop one mine. It is the default armor ability of [[Brute Chieftain]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|hss}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Grounded_Mine.png|A Mine set on the ground waiting to be activated.
File:Set_mine.png|A Mine tripped ready to blow up.
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Helljumper]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Helljumper]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


{{Covenant Weapons}}
{{Covenant ordnance}}
[[Category:Covenant Weapons]]
[[Category:Covenant weapons]]
[[Category:Explosives]]
[[Category:Mines]]

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Covenant proximity mine
Covenant proximity mine in Halo: Helljumper.
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Covenant

Type:

Explosive

Service history

In service:

 

The proximity mine is a Covenant landmine. The grenade has a similar appearance to a Covenant antimatter charge.[1][2] After being set off, the mine fires a series of needler projectiles in all directions.[3]

Overview[edit]

During Operation: FIRESIDE, Taylor Miles and Kojo Agu threw one of these explosives at a group of Unggoy. The Unggoy, not realizing the device wasn't armed, panicked and fled into a corridor rigged with laser traps which sliced them to pieces.[1]

Gameplay[edit]

The Covenant proximity mine appears as an armor ability in Halo: Spartan Strike. When deployed by the player, three mines are released at a time, while enemies drop one mine. It is the default armor ability of Brute Chieftains.[3]

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]