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The '''Z-040 Attenuation Field Generator/Localized'''<ref name="bulletin92612">[http://blogs.halo.xbox.com/Headlines/post/2012/09/26/The-Halo-Bulletin-92612-.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 9.26.12'']</ref>, also known as the '''pulse grenade''', is a thrown [[Forerunner]] weapon that functions similarly to traditional [[grenade]]s.
The '''pulse grenade''' {{ZClass|040|Attenuation Field Generator/Localized|AFG/L}}<ref name="bulletin92612">[http://blogs.halo.xbox.com/Headlines/post/2012/09/26/The-Halo-Bulletin-92612-.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''The Halo Bulletin: 9.26.12'']</ref> also known as the '''pulse grenade''', is a thrown [[Forerunner]] weapon that functions similarly to traditional [[grenade]]s. One of the programmable settings is the [[Z-400 splinter grenade]].<ref name="Splinter">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/splinter-grenade '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Splinter Grenade'']</ref>
==Overview==
The pulse grenade was used by Forerunners to cauterize Flood strongholds composed of resilient [[Flood Super Cell]] accretions which quickly develop into a [[Gravemind]].<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 102''</ref> When inert, the Pulse Grenade is a box-like device with eight pyramidal projections and glowing yellow highlights. When thrown, its yellow patches invert into orange-glowing spikes, and it creates an area of effect that damages shields and health. It is designed to clear enemies from cover.<ref name="bulletin92612"/> Upon being thrown, it forcefully detonates and forms a hazardous ionization sphere which eventually collapses, destroying nearby targets.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1rdfWjD5zU '''YouTube:''' ''Halo 4 Exile PAX 2012 CTF Gameplay!'']</ref> Its operation is similar in function to the [[power drain]] equipment of ''Halo 3''. <ref name="bulletin92612"/>


==Gameplay==
== Overview ==
As seen above, the Pulse Grenade operates very similarly to the power drain of Halo 3. However, unlike the power-drain, it does not stop vehicles. The damage done by the weapon is low, and the sheild/health stripping process is slow (enough so that it is nearly impossible to get a kill with it on a fully-shielded opponent). Instead, the grenade should be used similar to the Plasma Pistol; as a weakening device, to cause damage to an enemy and force them from cover, where they can be eliminated with ease via conventional means, or to deny an area or object (such as a dropped flag) to the enemy.  
The pulse grenade was used by Forerunners to cauterize Flood strongholds composed of resilient [[Flood Super Cell]] accretions which quickly develop into a [[Gravemind]].<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 102''</ref> When inert, the Pulse Grenade is a box-like device with eight pyramidal projections and glowing yellow highlights. The Pulse Grenade was manufactured and developed by [[Ferrarius Assembler Vats]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=395}} When thrown, its yellow patches invert into orange-glowing spikes, and it creates an area of effect that damages shields and health. It is designed to clear enemies from cover.{{Ref/Reuse|bulletin92612}} Upon being thrown, it forcefully detonates and forms a hazardous ionization sphere which eventually collapses, destroying nearby targets and disintegrating them should they die.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1rdfWjD5zU '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 4 Exile PAX 2012 CTF Gameplay!'']</ref> Its operation is similar in function to the [[power drain]].{{Ref/Reuse|bulletin92612}}
 
== Gameplay ==
As seen above, the Pulse Grenade operates very similarly to the power drain of ''[[Halo 3]]'', except without the ability to stop vehicles. The damage done by the weapon is low, and the shield/health stripping process is slow, enough so that it is nearly impossible to get a kill with it on a fully-shielded opponent. Instead, the grenade should be used similar to the Plasma Pistol; as a weakening device, to cause damage to an enemy and force them from cover, where they can be eliminated with ease via conventional means, or to deny an area or object (such as a dropped flag) to the enemy.  
However, it should be noted that a non-shielded opponent will die almost instantly from a pulse grenade field. Therefore, the weapon makes an excellent ambush tool for wounded opponents.
However, it should be noted that a non-shielded opponent will die almost instantly from a pulse grenade field. Therefore, the weapon makes an excellent ambush tool for wounded opponents.


==Trivia==
== Trivia ==
In the ''[[Halo 4: Official Game Guide]]'' it is mistakenly portrayed as a star-shaped device with six spikes.<ref>'''[[Halo 4: Official Game Guide]]''' (Collector's Edition), page 47</ref> In the ''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', it is shown to be a more box-like device with eight spikes. This is presumably an oversight by 343 Industries.
In the ''[[Halo 4: Official Game Guide]]'' it is portrayed as a box-shaped device with six spikes, each coming out of the faces of the cube.<ref>'''[[Halo 4: Official Game Guide]]''' (Collector's Edition), page 47</ref> In the ''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''. This is actually the phase of the grenade shortly before it detonates, while the inert grenade is a box with spikes coming out of the corners as opposed to the faces. This near-detonation view is used as the icon on a player's [[Heads-up display|HUD]].
==Gallery==
 
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H4-Concept-PulseGrenade.jpg|Concept art of the Z-040 Pulse Grenade.
File:H4-Concept-PulseGrenade.jpg|Concept art of the Z-040 Pulse Grenade.
File:H4-Z040-PulseGrenade-Side.png|The six-sided star-shaped Pulse Grenade.
File:H4-Z040-PulseGrenade-Side.png|The Pulse Grenade moments before it detonates. Notice the inverted spikes.
File:H4-Z040PulseGrenade.png|A pair of Pulse Grenades in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-Z040PulseGrenade.png|A pair of Pulse Grenades in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-MP-PulseGrenade-Detonation.jpg|A Pulse Grenade's ionization field.
File:H4-MP-PulseGrenade-Detonation.jpg|A Pulse Grenade's ionization field.
File:H4-MP-PulseGrenade-Detonation01.jpg|An active Pulse Grenade in a ''Halo 4'' multiplayer match.
File:H4-MP-PulseGrenade-Detonation01.jpg|An active Pulse Grenade in a ''Halo 4'' multiplayer match.
File:Knightpair.png|A Promethean Knight launching a pulse grenade.
File:H4-SIVwithPulse.jpg|A Spartan throwing a pulse grenade.
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==List of appearances==
== List of appearances ==
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
* ''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
** ''[[Spartan Ops]]''
* ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
* ''[[Halo: Fractures]]''
** ''[[Promises to Keep]]''
*''[[Halo: Epitaph]]'' {{Mo}}


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


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Latest revision as of 02:00, February 27, 2024

Z-040 pulse grenade
H4-Z040PulseGrenade-AltRender.png
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Forerunner[1]

Model series:

Z-040

Type:

Grenade[1]
Attenuation Field Generator/Localized[1]

Specifications

Length:

5.6 inches (14 cm)[1]

Width:

5.6 inches (14 cm)[1]

Height:

5.6 inches (14 cm)[1]

Weight:

1.4 pounds (0.64 kg)[1]

Filler type:

Ionization pulse[1][2]

Service history

In service:

Forerunner-Flood War
Post-Covenant War conflicts

 

The pulse grenade (UNSC Z-classification: Z-040 Attenuation Field Generator/Localized, Z-040 AFG/L)[3] also known as the pulse grenade, is a thrown Forerunner weapon that functions similarly to traditional grenades. One of the programmable settings is the Z-400 splinter grenade.[4]

Overview[edit]

The pulse grenade was used by Forerunners to cauterize Flood strongholds composed of resilient Flood Super Cell accretions which quickly develop into a Gravemind.[5] When inert, the Pulse Grenade is a box-like device with eight pyramidal projections and glowing yellow highlights. The Pulse Grenade was manufactured and developed by Ferrarius Assembler Vats.[6] When thrown, its yellow patches invert into orange-glowing spikes, and it creates an area of effect that damages shields and health. It is designed to clear enemies from cover.[3] Upon being thrown, it forcefully detonates and forms a hazardous ionization sphere which eventually collapses, destroying nearby targets and disintegrating them should they die.[7] Its operation is similar in function to the power drain.[3]

Gameplay[edit]

As seen above, the Pulse Grenade operates very similarly to the power drain of Halo 3, except without the ability to stop vehicles. The damage done by the weapon is low, and the shield/health stripping process is slow, enough so that it is nearly impossible to get a kill with it on a fully-shielded opponent. Instead, the grenade should be used similar to the Plasma Pistol; as a weakening device, to cause damage to an enemy and force them from cover, where they can be eliminated with ease via conventional means, or to deny an area or object (such as a dropped flag) to the enemy. However, it should be noted that a non-shielded opponent will die almost instantly from a pulse grenade field. Therefore, the weapon makes an excellent ambush tool for wounded opponents.

Trivia[edit]

In the Halo 4: Official Game Guide it is portrayed as a box-shaped device with six spikes, each coming out of the faces of the cube.[8] In the Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide. This is actually the phase of the grenade shortly before it detonates, while the inert grenade is a box with spikes coming out of the corners as opposed to the faces. This near-detonation view is used as the icon on a player's HUD.

Gallery[edit]

  • Concept art of the Z-040 Pulse Grenade.

    Concept art of the Z-040 Pulse Grenade.

  • The Pulse Grenade moments before it detonates. Notice the inverted spikes.

    The Pulse Grenade moments before it detonates. Notice the inverted spikes.

  • A pair of Pulse Grenades in Halo 4.

    A pair of Pulse Grenades in Halo 4.

  • A Pulse Grenade's ionization field.

    A Pulse Grenade's ionization field.

  • An active Pulse Grenade in a Halo 4 multiplayer match.

    An active Pulse Grenade in a Halo 4 multiplayer match.

  • A Promethean Knight launching a pulse grenade.

    A Promethean Knight launching a pulse grenade.

  • A Spartan throwing a pulse grenade.

    A Spartan throwing a pulse grenade.

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List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo Waypoint - Pulse Grenade
  2. ^ Halo 4 Interactive Guide
  3. ^ a b c Halo Waypoint - The Halo Bulletin: 9.26.12
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint - Splinter Grenade
  5. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 102
  6. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 395
  7. ^ YouTube - Halo 4 Exile PAX 2012 CTF Gameplay!
  8. ^ Halo 4: Official Game Guide (Collector's Edition), page 47

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