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Revision as of 14:23, June 17, 2007

Template:Explosives List Template:Weapon The Type-2 Antipersonnel Fragmentation "Spike" Grenade, more commonly known as the Spike Grenade, is a Jiralhanae (Brute) ground grenade.

It has four big curved spikes on top of the grenade, and a number of smaller ones around the shaft of the grenade.

It is an invention of the Brutes, and is similar in functionality to the Plasma Grenade. When it detonates, it shoots a conical blast of spikes in one direction, like a claymore mine, perpendicular to the surface it sticks to. The spikes will also ricochet off of walls causing more damage. Like the Plasma Grenade, any player stuck by it die instantly. However, unlike its luminous counterpart, the Spike Grenade sticks to the surface of any solid surface it lands on, including shields (the plasma grenade can only stick to players, enemies and vehicles).

According to EGM reports, the grenade makes a distinct "Whoop-whoop-whoop" sound when thrown, which may be useful for scaring enemies or, to a more experienced player, could be used to find the thrower's position.

A Spike Grenade detonating on High Ground.[1]

In order to balance the addition of a new grenade type, players will only be able to carry two of each kind in Halo 3.

Trivia

  • This grenade shares the "Stuck" medal with the Plasma Grenade.
  • The Spike Grenade is similar in design to the Stielhandgranate or"Potato Masher" used by Imperial and Nazi Germany during World War I and World War II.
  • Its design is also similar to a medieval mace.
  • “The casing is constructed of an unusual porous metallic compound. Shrapnel from the Type-2 reaches a temperature of approximately 270 to 315ºC and retains that heat for upwards of seven seconds. By design.”
  • People say “It’s not as heavy as it looks, but it’s still like trying to throw a softball bat.”
  • Quote:“It’s like a shotgun that shoots flaming chainsaws at mike foxtrots – except you throw it.”

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