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{{Quote|A simple proximity mine that reacts to pressure or movement.|[[Bungie.net]] stats description{{Ref/Reuse|Bnet}}}}
The '''TR/9 Antipersonnel Mine''' ('''TR/9 AP Mine'''){{Ref/Site|Id=Bnet|URL=https://halo.bungie.net/stats/halo3/careerstats.aspx?player=Sniper%20X%20Remix|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Halo 3 Career Stats|D=23|M=07|Y=2019}}, commonly known to [[United Nations Space Command]] forces as the '''trip mine''', '''"Tripper"''', '''"Skippy"''', '''"Automatic Guard"''', "'''Invisible Fence"''' or simply '''"Mine"''',{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc09|Enc09|Page=342}} is a [[landmine]] developed by the UNSC.{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=47}}


The '''TR/9 Antipersonnel Mine''', otherwise known as the '''Trip Mine''', is an [[equipment]] item in [[Halo 3]].
==Overview==
===Design details===
The TR/9 takes a circular form, with six fins protruding off the side. The centre of the disc has another four fins that, when the mine is activated, rotate upward. The mine's activation also sees it light up and emit a high-pitched beeping noise. The mine can use trip wires or [[laser]] beams to trigger the detonator, when something large enough gets within range.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}} Despite its flower-like appearance, the TR/9 trip mine is not the [[Lotus anti-tank mine]].


==Background==
===Usage===
The tripmine is employed for defensive usage, and is used in siege warfare and guerrilla tactics. They are used in the defence of perimeters or placed alongside enemy paths.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}}


The trip mine can be activated by proximity or touch, but will not be activated by a crouched player. Once deployed, it can be identified by a high pitched beeping noise or by a distinctive flashing red light on its top. Its blast radius is considerably larger than a grenade explosion or rocket explosion allowing vehicles to be deployed into the air. It can be attached to vehicles and other objects and is often used to guard entrances. The activation radius is smaller than the kill radius. The trip mine can not be deactivated once deployed. However, it can be remotely activated by projectile [[weapons]] or [[grenade]] explosions.
==Operational history==
The TR/9 trip mine was originally developed for UNSC forces, though as with many pieces of equipment, was often stolen and deployed by [[Covenant]] loyalist [[Jiralhanae]] forces during the later stages of the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} Jiralhanae equipped with these mines were deployed during the [[Battle for Earth]] and [[Battle of Installation 00]] in late [[2552]].{{Ref/Game|H3|Trip Mine in-game equipment}} In the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war]] era, [[Jiralhanae Jumper]]s allied with [[Merg Vol's Covenant]] also employed the TR/9 trip mines.{{Ref/Level|HSA|Mission 16: Escape from the Southern Fields}}


During the [[Halo 3 Beta]], the mine did not have an up or down. In Halo 3 if placed upside down it will usually detonate automatically but that hasn't been proven yet.
==Gameplay==
*Sometimes, while playing in [[multiplayer]] or [[campaign]], players can either accidentally run or drive over their own trip mines or those of their teammate(s).
*A trip mine's distinctive beeping and orange glow makes it easy to detect.
*The trip mine will only stay active for 90 seconds before spontaneously exploding.
*Trip mines can be detonated from a distance by weapons fire, and are therefore only useful when unnoticed.
*The trip mine is often difficult to use in [[split-screen]] local games due to the sound it makes when deployed, causing other players to [[screenwatch]].


In the final version of the game, a Trip Mine will NOT kill a fully shielded Spartan or Elite, nor will it destroy vehicles in one blast. It has been significantly weakened from the beta, and it does not, by default, spawn on any maps in Matchmaking, save [[Sandtrap]], which is only in Social games. This can make it frustrating to get the "[[We're in for some chop]]" achievement, as it can only be achieved now in the campaign.
==Production notes==
In earlier stages of [[Development of Halo 3|development]], the trip mine in ''Halo 3'' had a Covenant-themed texture, featuring purple metal and blue lights. This [[Cut Halo 3 equipment#Covenant trip mine|cut variant]] can be found in the files of the ''[[Halo 3 Beta]]'', though unused.{{Ref/Twitter|Kashiiera|1485054590542307330|Kiera キ|Quote=Today I learned a covenant tripmine exists in the Halo 3 Beta|D=13|M=02|Y=2022}}{{Ref/Twitter|Kashiiera|1492585987490426880|Kiera キ|Quote=I could make it different, the H3 beta only had the model and textures leftover not the actual equipment :(|D=13|M=02|Y=2022}} In the ''Halo 3 Beta'', deployed trip mines could stick to the bottom of a motionless vehicle. If the vehicle then moved, the mine would explode, killing all players inside of it.


[[Image:Lotus Anti-Tank Mine or Tripmine Unarmed.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The Trip Mine unarmed.]]
==Trivia==
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*The trip mine's [[heads-up display]] icon, along with that of the [[Z-4190 bubble shield|bubble shield]], can be used in a ''Halo 3'' [[Emblem]].
*Trip mines can be used to [[Overload glitch (Halo 3)|overload]] a map or [[Flying Elephant|launch an Elephant]].


==Tactics==
==Gallery==
*When running away from a moving vehicle, a mine can be deployed in front of a moving enemy vehicle. Be careful though, it may kill not only the driver and passengers but you as well.
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*If you deploy a trip mine on top of a [[Man Cannon]], the mine will go flying out into the battle field. Though on the Beta, the trip mine would sometimes disappear entirely when thrown into the Man Cannon. It would still explode if someone or something were to go within the activation radius.
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*Also deploying the mine in the general area where the Man Cannon deposits players will kill the next person to man cannon from the base. Don't do it to your own base if your intentions aren't being a team killer.
File:H3 TripMine HUD.svg|The trip mine HUD icon.
*Putting a trip mine in front of an unmanned vehicle will result in a nasty surprise to the next one entering it.
File:H3-TR9-AP-Tripmine-Views.png|The trip mine's active and inactive stages.
*Place them in areas that are hard to see and that players need to go. A perfect example is in front of the Man Cannon. There is a downward incline before the Man cannon. Placing one here makes it unnoticeable to the player entering the Man Cannon. Be careful or the trip mine may be launched by accident.
File:H3 TripMine Unarmed.png|A deactivated trip mine.
*Be sure to inform your teammates of the locations of trip mines. Otherwise, you may get a [[betrayal]] if a teammate steps on it.
File:H3 TripMine Armed.png|An active trip mine.
*In [[Forge]] trip mines can be deployed as a defensive "wall" for tight choke points.
File:H3 TripMine Deployed.jpg|An active trip mine.  
File:H3 TripMine Explosion.jpg|The general form of a trip mine's explosion.
File:H3 TripMine Inactive.jpg|An inactive trip mine.
File:H3 Beta CovenantTripMine Screenshot 1.jpg|The Covenant tripmine in the ''Halo 3'' Beta.
File:H3_Modded_CovenantTripMine_Screenshot_1.png|The Covenant tripmine restored into ''Halo 3'' via the use of [[modding]].{{Ref/Twitter|Kashiiera|1492583982617305095|Kiera キ|Quote=I restored the covenant tripmine that I recently found in Halo 3s Beta!|D=13|M=02|Y=2022}}
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==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''


{{Equipment List}}
==Sources==
{{Explosives List}}
{{Ref/Sources}}


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Latest revision as of 15:49, June 20, 2024

TR/9 Antipersonnel Mine
H3-Tripmine-Stages.png
Production overview

Manufacturer:

United Nations Space Command[1]

Type:

Landmine

Specifications

Length:

40 centimetres (1.3 ft)[2]

Width:

40 centimetres (1.3 ft)[2]

Weight:

21.7 pounds (9.8 kg)[2]

Operation:

Deployed/Thrown

Trigger mechanism:

Instant detonation on contact

Effective range:

  • Kill radius: 10 feet (3.0 m)[2]
  • Casualty radius 20 feet (6.1 m)[2]
Service history

In service:

 

"A simple proximity mine that reacts to pressure or movement."
— Bungie.net stats description[3]

The TR/9 Antipersonnel Mine (TR/9 AP Mine)[3], commonly known to United Nations Space Command forces as the trip mine, "Tripper", "Skippy", "Automatic Guard", "Invisible Fence" or simply "Mine",[2] is a landmine developed by the UNSC.[1]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The TR/9 takes a circular form, with six fins protruding off the side. The centre of the disc has another four fins that, when the mine is activated, rotate upward. The mine's activation also sees it light up and emit a high-pitched beeping noise. The mine can use trip wires or laser beams to trigger the detonator, when something large enough gets within range.[2] Despite its flower-like appearance, the TR/9 trip mine is not the Lotus anti-tank mine.

Usage[edit]

The tripmine is employed for defensive usage, and is used in siege warfare and guerrilla tactics. They are used in the defence of perimeters or placed alongside enemy paths.[2]

Operational history[edit]

The TR/9 trip mine was originally developed for UNSC forces, though as with many pieces of equipment, was often stolen and deployed by Covenant loyalist Jiralhanae forces during the later stages of the Human-Covenant War.[1] Jiralhanae equipped with these mines were deployed during the Battle for Earth and Battle of Installation 00 in late 2552.[4] In the post-war era, Jiralhanae Jumpers allied with Merg Vol's Covenant also employed the TR/9 trip mines.[5]

Gameplay[edit]

  • Sometimes, while playing in multiplayer or campaign, players can either accidentally run or drive over their own trip mines or those of their teammate(s).
  • A trip mine's distinctive beeping and orange glow makes it easy to detect.
  • The trip mine will only stay active for 90 seconds before spontaneously exploding.
  • Trip mines can be detonated from a distance by weapons fire, and are therefore only useful when unnoticed.
  • The trip mine is often difficult to use in split-screen local games due to the sound it makes when deployed, causing other players to screenwatch.

Production notes[edit]

In earlier stages of development, the trip mine in Halo 3 had a Covenant-themed texture, featuring purple metal and blue lights. This cut variant can be found in the files of the Halo 3 Beta, though unused.[6][7] In the Halo 3 Beta, deployed trip mines could stick to the bottom of a motionless vehicle. If the vehicle then moved, the mine would explode, killing all players inside of it.

Trivia[edit]

Main-Legendary.png See our gameplay information related to TR/9 trip mine on its gameplay page.

Gallery[edit]

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  • The trip mine HUD icon.

    The trip mine HUD icon.

  • The trip mine's active and inactive stages.

    The trip mine's active and inactive stages.

  • A deactivated trip mine.

    A deactivated trip mine.

  • An active trip mine.

    An active trip mine.

  • An active trip mine.

    An active trip mine.

  • The general form of a trip mine's explosion.

    The general form of a trip mine's explosion.

  • An inactive trip mine.

    An inactive trip mine.

  • The Covenant tripmine in the Halo 3 Beta.

    The Covenant tripmine in the Halo 3 Beta.

  • The Covenant tripmine restored into Halo 3 via the use of modding.[8]

    The Covenant tripmine restored into Halo 3 via the use of modding.[8]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 47
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 342
  3. ^ a b Bungie.net, Halo 3 Career Stats (Retrieved on Jul 23, 2019) [archive]
  4. ^ Halo 3, Trip Mine in-game equipment
  5. ^ Halo: Spartan Assault, campaign level Mission 16: Escape from the Southern Fields
  6. ^ Twitter, Kiera キ (@Kashiiera): "Today I learned a covenant tripmine exists in the Halo 3 Beta" (Retrieved on Feb 13, 2022) [archive]
  7. ^ Twitter, Kiera キ (@Kashiiera): "I could make it different, the H3 beta only had the model and textures leftover not the actual equipment :(" (Retrieved on Feb 13, 2022) [archive]
  8. ^ Twitter, Kiera キ (@Kashiiera): "I restored the covenant tripmine that I recently found in Halo 3s Beta!" (Retrieved on Feb 13, 2022) [archive]

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