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{{Center|This article is about the Hydra model featured in ''Halo Infinite''. For other uses of the word Hydra, see [[Hydra (disambiguation)]].}}
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{{Weapon infobox
|name = Hydra MLRS-2 HGL
|name = MLRS-2 Hydra
|image =[[File:HINF - MLRS-2 Hydra Product Logo.png|100px]]
|image =[[File:HINF - MLRS-2 Hydra Product Logo.png|100px]]<br>
[[File:HINF-Hydra.png|300px]]
[[File:HINF Hydra Crop.png|300px]]
|manufacturer = [[Chalybs Defense Solutions]]{{Ref/Generic|Id=Beta|[[Halo Infinite Multiplayer Tech Preview]]}}
|manufacturer = [[Chalybs Defense Solutions]]{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=177}}
|series = [[Hydra]]
|series = [[Hydra]]
|type = [[Wikipedia:Multiple rocket launcher|Multiple rocket launcher]]
|type = [[Wikipedia:Multiple rocket launcher|Multiple rocket launcher]]
|cost =  
|cost =  
|variant = MLRS-2
|variant = [[Pursuit Hydra]]
|length =  
|length = {{Convert|37.8|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
|width =  
|width =  
|height =  
|height =  
|weight =  
|weight =  
|ammotype = [[Wikipedia:Airburst round|HEAB]] Gyroc rockets{{Ref/Reuse|Beta}}
|ammotype = [[9X-G Gyroc rocket|9X-G High-Explosive Air Bursting Gyroc rocket]]s{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
|feed = 6-rocket revolving cylinder{{Ref/Reuse|Beta}}
|capacity =
|feed = 6-rocket revolving cylinder{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
|operation =  
|operation =  
|rate = Automatic
|rate =  
|rate-title = Firing mode
|velocity =
|velocity =
|range = Medium to long
|optics =
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|service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
}}
}}
The '''Multiple Launch Rocket System-2 Hydra''' ('''MLRS-2 Hydra'''),{{Ref/Reuse|Beta}} commonly known simply as the '''Hydra''', is a weapon employed by the [[United Nations Space Command]] as part of the "[[Hydra]]" line of weapons manufactured by [[Chalybs Defense Solutions]].{{Ref/Reuse|Beta}} The weapon succeeds the previous [[MLRS-1 Hydra|MLRS-1]] model.
{{Article quote|The latest in the portable micro-missile launcher technology. By toggling to the zoom aim mode, the MLRS-2 Hydra can lock-on to vehicles and infantry targets, allowing missiles to home-in. When hip fired, Hydra munitions are unguided, but feature proximity air-burst fusing.{{Ref/Game|Id=forge|HINF|Forge - MLRS-2 Hydra description|Quote=The latest in the portable micro-missile launcher technology. By toggling to the zoom aim mode, the MLRS-2 Hydra can lock-on to vehicles and infantry targets, allowing missiles to home-in. When hip fired, Hydra munitions are unguided, but feature proximity air-burst fusing.}}}}
The '''Multiple Launch Rocket System-2 Hydra Gyroc Launcher''' ('''MLRS-2 Hydra''') is a weapon in the '''[[Hydra]]''' line of gyroc missile launchers built by [[Chalybs Defense Solutions]] and employed by the [[United Nations Space Command]].{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} The weapon succeeds the previous [[MLRS-1 Hydra|MLRS-1]] model.


==Overview==
==Overview==
===Design===
===Design details===
It uses gyroscopically stabilized, high-explosive micro-missiles capable of locking onto enemy targets similar to the [[Covenant]]'s [[Type-52 plasma launcher]].{{Ref/Reuse|Beta}} Warnings on the body of the MLRS-2 Hydra recommend using only approved UNSC munitions.{{Ref/Site|Id=insideoct2021|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/inside-infinite-october-2021|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Inside Infinite - October 2021}}
As with its predecessor, the [[MLRS-1 Hydra|MLRS-1]], the MLRS-2 Hydra is a semi-automatic missile launcher equipped by infantry forces for use against other infantry and vehicles. The weapon is arranged in a manner similar to a conventional rifle, albeit with a more angular body than its predecessor. The fore of the weapon contains a revolving cylinder which stocks six [[9X-G Gyroc rocket|9X-G High Explosive, Air Bursting (HEAB) gyroscopically-stabilised missiles]]. These missiles can be individually-fired by the operator with a semi-automatic fire mode in either dumb-fire or locked-on to enemies. When locking onto enemies, the weapon's integrated semi-automatic tracking and targeting systems allow the operator to target enemy infantry or individual parts of vehicles for the missiles to home in on.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
 
Warnings on the body of the MLRS-2 Hydra recommend using only approved UNSC munitions.{{Ref/Site|Id=insideoct2021|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/inside-infinite-october-2021|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Inside Infinite - October 2021|D=29|M=10|Y=2021}}


===History===
===History===
MLRS-2 Hydra units are either tested or manufactured at the [[Seattle]] [[Seattle Complex|Complex]], [[United Republic of North America]].{{Ref/Reuse|insideoct2021}} Succeeding the MLRS-1 model, the MLRS-2 was in use by UNSC forces by [[2559]]. In this time, it was employed during the [[Installation 07 conflict]].{{Ref/Reuse|Beta}} While fighting the [[John-117|Master Chief]], the [[Jiralhanae Warlord]] [[Tremonius]] used a Hydra against the Spartan.{{Ref/Level|Id=foundation|HI|[[Foundation (Halo Infinite)|Foundation]]}}
MLRS-2 Hydra units are either tested or manufactured at the [[Seattle]] [[Seattle Complex|Complex]], [[United Republic of North America]].{{Ref/Reuse|insideoct2021}} Succeeding the MLRS-1 model, the MLRS-2 was in use by UNSC forces by [[2559]]. In this time, it was employed during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].{{Ref/Game|HINF|Hydra in-game weapon}} While fighting the [[John-117|Master Chief]], the [[Jiralhanae Warlord]] [[Tremonius]] used a Hydra against the Spartan.{{Ref/Level|Id=foundation|HI|Foundation (Halo Infinite)|Foundation}}


{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Hydra}}
===Variants===
*'''[[Pursuit Hydra]]''': The Pursuit Hydra locks onto targets more quickly and fires projectiles at greater velocities, making it more effective at longer ranges.{{Ref/Site|Id=Support|URL=https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/6882880281364-Halo-Infinite-Weapon-Equipment-and-Vehicle-Inventory-|Site=Halo Support|Page=Halo Infinite Weapon, Equipment, and Vehicle Inventory|D=05|M=05|Y=2023}}
<gallery class="center">
File:HINF Hydra Pursuit Crop.png|Pursuit Hydra
</gallery>


=== Variants ===
==In-game information==
Pursuit Hydra:  The Pursuit Hydra locks onto targets faster and fires faster projectiles.  This version is more effective at long ranges and can lock on much faster.  This variant can be found in the House of Reckoning.
{{Article quote|A rapid-fire guided munitions launcher that fires gyroscopically-stabilized rockets, which home in on targets after lock-on.{{Ref/Game|HI|Weapon customization|Weapons Bench description}}{{Ref/Game|HI|Academy - Weapon Drills - Hydra description}}}}
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{{:Weapon customization/Model/MLRS-2}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes}}
===Development images===
<gallery>
File:HINF-Hydra.png|The MLRS-2 Hydra's textures in the early stages of ''Halo Infinite'' development.
File:HINF Hydra Decals.png|Decals on the MLRS-2.
File:HINF Hydra HiPoly Render 1.jpg|A render of the MLRS-2's high-poly model.
File:HINF Hydra HiPoly Render 2.jpg|A render of the MLRS-2's high-poly model.
File:HINF Hydra HiPoly Render 3.jpg|A render of the MLRS-2's high-poly model.
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HINF-HydraHUD.png|HUD view of the Hydra in dumb-fire mode.
File:HINF-HydratrackingHUD.png|HUD view of the Hydra in tracking mode.
File:HINF Hydra HUD Firing.png|HUD view of firing the Hydra.
HINF_Hydra_HUD_Reloading.png|HUD view of reloading the Hydra.
File:HINF HydraReloading.png|A 9X-G HEAB Gyroc rocket being inserted into an MLRS-2.
File:HINF Hydra Missile.png|The 9X-G HEAB Gyroc rocket mid-flight.
File:HINF Trailblazer&Hydra.png|A Spartan wielding an MLRS-2.
File:HINF Zvezda&Hydra.png|A Spartan sprinting with an MLRS-2.
File:HINF Hydra Firing.png|A Spartan firing an MLRS-2.
File:HINF Hydra Firing.png|A Spartan firing an MLRS-2.
File:HINF Hydra Missile.png|The MLRS-2 micro-missile.
File:HINF Sangheili Enforcer heavy weapons battle.png|A Sangheili Enforcer fires a rocket from a MLRS-2 Hydra.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
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{{UNSC support weapons}}
{{UNSC support weapons}}
[[Category:Hydra MLRS]]

Latest revision as of 05:11, August 1, 2024

This article is about the Hydra model featured in Halo Infinite. For other uses of the word Hydra, see Hydra (disambiguation).
MLRS-2 Hydra
The MLRS-2 Hydra's product logo.

A crop of the MLRS-2 Hydra.

Production overview

Manufacturer:

Chalybs Defense Solutions[1]

Model series:

Hydra

Type:

Multiple rocket launcher

Variants:

Pursuit Hydra

Specifications

Length:

96 centimeters (37.8 in)[1]

Ammunition type:

9X-G High-Explosive Air Bursting Gyroc rockets[1]

Feed system:

6-rocket revolving cylinder[1]

Service history

In service:

Post-Covenant War conflicts

 
“ The latest in the portable micro-missile launcher technology. By toggling to the zoom aim mode, the MLRS-2 Hydra can lock-on to vehicles and infantry targets, allowing missiles to home-in. When hip fired, Hydra munitions are unguided, but feature proximity air-burst fusing.[2] ”

The Multiple Launch Rocket System-2 Hydra Gyroc Launcher (MLRS-2 Hydra) is a weapon in the Hydra line of gyroc missile launchers built by Chalybs Defense Solutions and employed by the United Nations Space Command.[1] The weapon succeeds the previous MLRS-1 model.

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

As with its predecessor, the MLRS-1, the MLRS-2 Hydra is a semi-automatic missile launcher equipped by infantry forces for use against other infantry and vehicles. The weapon is arranged in a manner similar to a conventional rifle, albeit with a more angular body than its predecessor. The fore of the weapon contains a revolving cylinder which stocks six 9X-G High Explosive, Air Bursting (HEAB) gyroscopically-stabilised missiles. These missiles can be individually-fired by the operator with a semi-automatic fire mode in either dumb-fire or locked-on to enemies. When locking onto enemies, the weapon's integrated semi-automatic tracking and targeting systems allow the operator to target enemy infantry or individual parts of vehicles for the missiles to home in on.[1]

Warnings on the body of the MLRS-2 Hydra recommend using only approved UNSC munitions.[3]

History[edit]

MLRS-2 Hydra units are either tested or manufactured at the Seattle Complex, United Republic of North America.[3] Succeeding the MLRS-1 model, the MLRS-2 was in use by UNSC forces by 2559. In this time, it was employed during the Battle for Zeta Halo.[4] While fighting the Master Chief, the Jiralhanae Warlord Tremonius used a Hydra against the Spartan.[5]

Variants[edit]

  • Pursuit Hydra: The Pursuit Hydra locks onto targets more quickly and fires projectiles at greater velocities, making it more effective at longer ranges.[6]
  • Pursuit Hydra

    Pursuit Hydra

In-game information[edit]

“ A rapid-fire guided munitions launcher that fires gyroscopically-stabilized rockets, which home in on targets after lock-on.[7][8] ”
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MLRS-2 Hydra
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Gallery[edit]

Main-Legendary.png See our gameplay information related to MLRS-2 Hydra on its gameplay page.
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Development images[edit]

  • The MLRS-2 Hydra's textures in the early stages of Halo Infinite development.

    The MLRS-2 Hydra's textures in the early stages of Halo Infinite development.

  • Decals on the MLRS-2.

    Decals on the MLRS-2.

  • A render of the MLRS-2's high-poly model.

    A render of the MLRS-2's high-poly model.

  • A render of the MLRS-2's high-poly model.

    A render of the MLRS-2's high-poly model.

  • A render of the MLRS-2's high-poly model.

    A render of the MLRS-2's high-poly model.

Screenshots[edit]

  • HUD view of the Hydra in dumb-fire mode.

    HUD view of the Hydra in dumb-fire mode.

  • HUD view of the Hydra in tracking mode.

    HUD view of the Hydra in tracking mode.

  • HUD view of firing the Hydra.

    HUD view of firing the Hydra.

  • HUD view of reloading the Hydra.

    HUD view of reloading the Hydra.

  • A 9X-G HEAB Gyroc rocket being inserted into an MLRS-2.

    A 9X-G HEAB Gyroc rocket being inserted into an MLRS-2.

  • The 9X-G HEAB Gyroc rocket mid-flight.

    The 9X-G HEAB Gyroc rocket mid-flight.

  • A Spartan wielding an MLRS-2.

    A Spartan wielding an MLRS-2.

  • A Spartan sprinting with an MLRS-2.

    A Spartan sprinting with an MLRS-2.

  • A Spartan firing an MLRS-2.

    A Spartan firing an MLRS-2.

  • A Sangheili Enforcer fires a rocket from a MLRS-2 Hydra.

    A Sangheili Enforcer fires a rocket from a MLRS-2 Hydra.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 177
  2. ^ Halo Infinite, Forge - MLRS-2 Hydra description: "The latest in the portable micro-missile launcher technology. By toggling to the zoom aim mode, the MLRS-2 Hydra can lock-on to vehicles and infantry targets, allowing missiles to home-in. When hip fired, Hydra munitions are unguided, but feature proximity air-burst fusing."
  3. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Inside Infinite - October 2021 (Retrieved on Oct 29, 2021) [archive]
  4. ^ Halo Infinite, Hydra in-game weapon
  5. ^ Halo Infinite, campaign level Foundation
  6. ^ Halo Support, Halo Infinite Weapon, Equipment, and Vehicle Inventory (Retrieved on May 5, 2023) [archive]
  7. ^ Halo Infinite, Weapons Bench description
  8. ^ Halo Infinite, Academy - Weapon Drills - Hydra description

v • d • e
 
List of infantry support weapons in UNSC service
Anti-vehicle weapons
Railguns ARC-920 railgun (Arclight • Whiplash)
M6 Spartan Lasers M6/E ( Endgame • Selene's Lance) • M6/R • M6/V • M6/X
Rocket launchers and recoilless rifles Hydra MLRS (MLRS-1 (Typhon • Echidna) • MLRS-2 (Pursuit)) • M149 Magellan • M19-B SAM • M41 SPNKR (M41B • M41D (Tracker) • SPNKr EM • SPNKr EX • SPNKr Prime) • M57 Pilum (Ad Victoriam • High Five) • STMPr • SGM-151 series (LAU-65D missile pod • LAU-1810 missile launcher)
Light machine guns M67 LAW • M328 LMG • M739 SAW (Appetite for Destruction • The Answer)
Medium machine guns M231 MMG
Heavy machine guns AIE-486H • HMG-38 HMG • M43 HMG • M199 HMG • M247 series (M247H (Etilka • M247 GPMG) • M247T) • M413 HMG
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