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[[Image:H3 Flare.jpg|left|thumb|200px|An unarmed Flare in bright light]] | [[Image:H3 Flare.jpg|left|thumb|200px|An unarmed Flare in bright light]] | ||
The '''flare''' [[equipment]] type is similar in appearance to the [[Radar Jammer]] and [[Power Drain]] and makes its debut in [[Halo 3]]. It functions in a similar manner to a flashbang [[grenade]], blinding foes and allies alike.<ref>Leaked scans of September issue of EGM.</ref> Its symbol in the [[HUD]] is a circle with multiple rays coming from it. This equipment type was only featured in two [[multiplayer]] maps by default, | The '''flare''' [[equipment]] type is similar in appearance to the [[Radar Jammer]] and [[Power Drain]] and makes its debut in [[Halo 3]]. It functions in a similar manner to a flashbang [[grenade]], blinding foes and allies alike.<ref>Leaked scans of September issue of EGM.</ref> Its symbol in the [[HUD]] is a circle with multiple rays coming from it. This equipment type was only featured in two [[multiplayer]] maps by default, [[Guardian (Level)|Guardian]] and [[Isolation (Level)|Isolation]]. Both have been removed by an update. It is mainly used to surprise your opponents. However, a planned strategy and a close range weapon or a type of one-shot kill weapon can be used to almost certainly dispatch an enemy in conjunction with a flare. Without a very effective weapon, it is just a nuisance, hindering you just as much as your opponent and is useful for planning your escape from your enemies. | ||
[[Image:Flare in Action.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Flare in blinding action from medium distance.]](In reference to the Flare Equipment by Griesemer): The Flare merely creates a blinding white light rather than hurts, anyone friend or foe alike who sees it-and that's OK. "If you have a short range [[weapon]], the flare will blind foes long enough for you to get close" says Griesemer. His favorite strategy? "See a bunch of people guarding the flag? Throw the flare down." He says "By the time the Flare's gone, their flag is too." Just take care to divert your own eyes-the Flare will blind the player who throws it, too. - EGM September 2007 Issue | [[Image:Flare in Action.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Flare in blinding action from medium distance.]](In reference to the Flare Equipment by Griesemer): The Flare merely creates a blinding white light rather than hurts, anyone friend or foe alike who sees it-and that's OK. "If you have a short range [[weapon]], the flare will blind foes long enough for you to get close" says Griesemer. His favorite strategy? "See a bunch of people guarding the flag? Throw the flare down." He says "By the time the Flare's gone, their flag is too." Just take care to divert your own eyes-the Flare will blind the player who throws it, too. - EGM September 2007 Issue | ||