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|manufacturer= | |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armories]] | ||
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|size=30.5 centimeters (12 inches) | |size=30.5 centimeters (12 inches) | ||
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*Structure [Hc]: .7 kilometers | |||
*Structure: 1 kilometers | |||
*Open [C]: 3 kilometers | |||
*Open: 4 kilometers | |||
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The '''Fury Tactical Nuclear Weapon''', designated as '''Medium Fusion Destructive Device''' or ('''MFDD'''), is a weapon used by the [[United Nations Space Command]] with a yield of 63 terajoules (approximately 15 kilotons TNT equivalent)<ref>[http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=63+terajoules+in+tons+TNT '''WolframAlpha''': ''63 terajoules in tons TNT'']</ref>, used by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. It was manufactured by [[Misriah Armories]].<ref name="bwu">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_082710 Bungie Weekly Update 08.27.10]</ref> | |||
The '''Fury Tactical Nuclear Weapon''' is a weapon used by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. | |||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
The Fury Tactical Nuclear Weapon (nicknamed '''Tac-Nuke''' by the UNSC) is a battlefield nuclear weapon used by the UNSC, and has been described as the closest equivalent in the UNSC arsenal to 'a nuclear [[grenade]]'. It is the size and shape of an over inflated football. Its yield has been stated to be slightly less than one megaton, and the nuclear blast has been described as extremely clean and has a radius of about 1.3 km.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', page 20</ref> The Fury is relatively effective at destroying anything from a Covenant base to a [[Covenant Cruiser]], although the Fury would have to be inserted into the ship prior to detonation. | The Fury Tactical Nuclear Weapon (nicknamed '''Tac-Nuke''' by the UNSC) is a battlefield nuclear weapon used by the UNSC, and has been described as the closest equivalent in the UNSC arsenal to 'a nuclear [[grenade]]'. It is the size and shape of an over inflated football. Its yield has been stated to be slightly less than one megaton, and the nuclear blast has been described as extremely clean and has a radius of about 1.3 km.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', page 20</ref> The Fury is relatively effective at destroying anything from a Covenant base to a [[Covenant Cruiser]], although the Fury would have to be inserted into the ship prior to detonation. | ||
==Operational | ==Operational history== | ||
===Past use=== | |||
An MFDD was used by [[Noble Team]] to destroy a [[CCS-class Battlecruiser]] during a [[Battle of the Unidentified Human Colony|battle on an unspecified human colony]] world during the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''': ''[[Deliver Hope]]'' trailer</ref> | |||
===Fall of Reach=== | ===Fall of Reach=== | ||
{{Main|Fall of Reach}} | {{Main|Fall of Reach}} | ||
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By destroying the Covenant Cruiser, they halted an initial invasion force, killing over ten thousand Covenant troops <ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', page 31</ref>. This description reveals that the three Spartans kept the Covenant fleet from being able to reinforce Reach. | By destroying the Covenant Cruiser, they halted an initial invasion force, killing over ten thousand Covenant troops <ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', page 31</ref>. This description reveals that the three Spartans kept the Covenant fleet from being able to reinforce Reach. | ||
==Trivia== | |||
*The concept art of the MFDD shows framework attached to the underside of the device, while the prop in the trailer has this framework removed. This was for the purpose of making the prop easier to carry around during acting.<ref name="bwu"/> | |||
*The MFDD was designed by Bungie's veteran concept artist [[Isaac Hannaford]].<ref name="bwu"/> | |||
*In a [[Halo: Reach radio conversations#Glacier|radio conversation]] heard on the map [[Glacier]], one of the two [[ONI]] agents involved suggests killing [[Dr. Catherine Halsey]] with a MFDD to prevent her from interfering with their secret op, and to erase any recognizable remains. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery widths="160"> | |||
File:DeliverHope - MFDD Concept.jpg|A concept art of the MFDD. | |||
File:MFDD_touchpad.jpg|Medium Fusion Destructive Device interface touch screen. | |||
File:MFDD_armed_screen.jpg|Medium Fusion Destructive Device interface armed. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*[[Halo: First Strike]] {{1st}} | *''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Deliver Hope]]'' | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:Nuclear Weapons]] | [[Category:Nuclear Weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Human Weapons]] | [[Category:Human Weapons]] | ||
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Template:Weapon The Fury Tactical Nuclear Weapon, designated as Medium Fusion Destructive Device or (MFDD), is a weapon used by the United Nations Space Command with a yield of 63 terajoules (approximately 15 kilotons TNT equivalent)[1], used by the United Nations Space Command. It was manufactured by Misriah Armories.[2]
Background
The Fury Tactical Nuclear Weapon (nicknamed Tac-Nuke by the UNSC) is a battlefield nuclear weapon used by the UNSC, and has been described as the closest equivalent in the UNSC arsenal to 'a nuclear grenade'. It is the size and shape of an over inflated football. Its yield has been stated to be slightly less than one megaton, and the nuclear blast has been described as extremely clean and has a radius of about 1.3 km.[3] The Fury is relatively effective at destroying anything from a Covenant base to a Covenant Cruiser, although the Fury would have to be inserted into the ship prior to detonation.
Operational history
Past use
An MFDD was used by Noble Team to destroy a CCS-class Battlecruiser during a battle on an unspecified human colony world during the Human-Covenant War.[4]
Fall of Reach
- Main article: Fall of Reach
During the attack on Reach, Spartans Frederic-104, Kelly-087, and Joshua-029 (AKA Red Team) destroyed a Covenant Cruiser by capturing a trio of Banshees and throwing a Fury into its Grav-lift during the Battle of Reach. The reason for this style of attack was due to the electromagnetic pulse (EMP) given off by the warhead. By throwing the Fury nuclear weapon into the gravity lift the Fury entered the Cruiser's hull. This tactic used the Covenant Cruiser's own shield to buffer most of the EMP and essentially prevented damage to the generators powering the MAC guns orbiting Reach. Another reason, for this tactic was that the Fury's explosion rebounded upon itself inside the cruiser absolutely gutting the cruiser and protecting the three Spartans flying away. Kelly-087 remarked that "It'll also turn that ship into the biggest fragmentation grenade in history," [5].
By destroying the Covenant Cruiser, they halted an initial invasion force, killing over ten thousand Covenant troops [6]. This description reveals that the three Spartans kept the Covenant fleet from being able to reinforce Reach.
Trivia
- The concept art of the MFDD shows framework attached to the underside of the device, while the prop in the trailer has this framework removed. This was for the purpose of making the prop easier to carry around during acting.[2]
- The MFDD was designed by Bungie's veteran concept artist Isaac Hannaford.[2]
- In a radio conversation heard on the map Glacier, one of the two ONI agents involved suggests killing Dr. Catherine Halsey with a MFDD to prevent her from interfering with their secret op, and to erase any recognizable remains.
Gallery
A concept art of the MFDD.
Medium Fusion Destructive Device interface touch screen.
Medium Fusion Destructive Device interface armed.
List of appearances
- Halo: First Strike (First appearance)
- Halo: Reach (Mentioned only)
- Deliver Hope
Sources
- ^ WolframAlpha: 63 terajoules in tons TNT
- ^ a b c Bungie Weekly Update 08.27.10
- ^ Halo: First Strike, page 20
- ^ Halo: Reach: Deliver Hope trailer
- ^ Halo: First Strike, page 25
- ^ Halo: First Strike, page 31
