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[[File:Atomicblast.jpg|thumb|250px|An Atomic blast.]]
[[File:Atomicblast.jpg|thumb|250px|An atomic blast.]]
[[File:Nagasakibomb.jpg|thumb|The nuclear mushroom cloud seen in the bombing of Nagasaki in World War II.]]
 
A '''nuclear weapon''' is a type of ordnance using nuclear fission and/or fusion as a source of energy. The yield of a Nuclear weapon is measured in the amount of tons of "TNT" needed to generate an explosion of similar proportions.
A '''nuclear weapon''' is a type of ordnance using nuclear fission and/or fusion as a source of energy. The yield of a Nuclear weapon is measured in the amount of tons of "TNT" needed to generate an explosion of similar proportions.


An operational idiosyncrasy of nuclear weapons was the result of containing fissile material. Fissile material emitted a readily detectable [[Čerenkov Radiation]] signature upon exiting [[slipspace]] that negated stealth measures.<ref name = "HaloGhostsOnyxCh22">'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', "Chapter 22", ''page ??''</ref>
An operational idiosyncrasy of nuclear weapons was the result of containing fissile material. Fissile material emitted a readily detectable [[Čerenkov radiation]] signature upon exiting [[slipspace]] that negated stealth measures.<ref name = "HaloGhostsOnyxCh22">'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', "Chapter 22", ''page ??''</ref>
 
==UNSC nuclear ordnance==
[[File:Nagasakibomb.jpg|thumb|The nuclear mushroom cloud seen in the bombing of Nagasaki in World War II.]]


==UNSC Nuclear Ordnance==
The UNSC employs a range of nuclear ordnance.
The UNSC employs a range of nuclear ordnance.


===FENRIS Nuclear Warhead===
===FENRIS nuclear warhead===
{{Main|FENRIS Nuclear Warhead}}
{{Main|FENRIS nuclear warhead}}
The '''FENRIS''' is a type of low-yield thermonuclear device. They were slated for decommissioning but munition expenditures during the [[Human-Covenant War]] saw the survivors return to service.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', "Chapter 1", ''page ??''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', "Chapter 23", ''page ??''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', "Chapter 24", ''page ??''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', "Chapter 39", ''page ??''</ref>
The '''FENRIS''' is a type of low-yield thermonuclear device. They were slated for decommissioning but munition expenditures during the [[Human-Covenant War]] saw the survivors return to service.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', "Chapter 1", ''page ??''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', "Chapter 23", ''page ??''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', "Chapter 24", ''page ??''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', "Chapter 39", ''page ??''</ref>


===Fury Tactical Nuclear Weapon===
===Fury tactical nuclear weapon===
{{Main|Fury Tactical Nuclear Weapon}}
{{Main|Fury tactical nuclear weapon}}
The '''Fury''', formally designated as the '''Medium Fusion Destructive Device''',<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''': ''[[Deliver Hope]]'' trailer</ref> is a rugby ball-sized device with a yield slightly less than a megaton. It is the "closest thing the UNSC has to a nuclear grenade".<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', "Chapter 1", ''page ??''</ref>
The '''Fury''', formally designated as the '''Medium Fusion Destructive Device''',<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''': ''[[Deliver Hope]]'' trailer</ref> is a rugby ball-sized device with a yield slightly less than a megaton. It is the "closest thing the UNSC has to a nuclear grenade".<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', "Chapter 1", ''page ??''</ref>


===HAVOK Nuclear Warhead===
===HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon===
{{Main|HAVOK Nuclear Warhead}}
{{Main|HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon}}
The '''HAVOK''' is a 30 megaton thermonuclear device. Some were delivered by ground forces during the Human-Covenant War.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 200''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 212''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''', ''page 17''</ref>
The '''HAVOK''' is a 30 megaton thermonuclear device. Some were delivered by ground forces during the Human-Covenant War.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 200''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 212''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''', ''page 17''</ref>


===HORNET Mine===
===HORNET mine===
{{Main|HORNET Mine}}
{{Main|HORNET mine}}
The '''HORNET''' is a 30 megaton space mine. The devices are stealthy and carried aboard [[UNSC Prowler]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 325''</ref>
The '''HORNET''' is a 30 megaton space mine. The devices are designed to be more stealthy than an ordinary nuke and are carried aboard [[UNSC prowler]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 325''</ref>


===NOVA Bomb===
===NOVA bomb===
{{Main|NOVA Bomb}}
{{Main|NOVA bomb}}
The '''NOVA''' is a strategic device, and undoubtedly humanity's most powerful weapon. It consists of 9 nuclear warheads encased in a lithium triteride shell, which is compressed during detonation, boosting the yield "a hundred-fold".<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 180''</ref> A single NOVA has enough power to cause complete devastation on a [[Joyous Exultation|planetary]] scale, and can destroy orbiting [[Malhiem|moons]] and [[Combined Fleet of Righteous Purpose|Naval fleets]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 244''</ref>
The '''NOVA''' is a strategic device, and undoubtedly humanity's most powerful weapon. It consists of 9 nuclear warheads encased in a lithium triteride shell, which is compressed during detonation, boosting the yield "a hundred-fold".<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 180''</ref> A single NOVA has enough power to cause complete devastation on a [[Joyous Exultation|planetary]] scale, and can destroy orbiting [[Malhiem|moons]] and [[Combined Fleet of Righteous Purpose|Naval fleets]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 244''</ref>


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An atomic blast.

A nuclear weapon is a type of ordnance using nuclear fission and/or fusion as a source of energy. The yield of a Nuclear weapon is measured in the amount of tons of "TNT" needed to generate an explosion of similar proportions.

An operational idiosyncrasy of nuclear weapons was the result of containing fissile material. Fissile material emitted a readily detectable Čerenkov radiation signature upon exiting slipspace that negated stealth measures.[1]

UNSC nuclear ordnance

The nuclear mushroom cloud seen in the bombing of Nagasaki in World War II.

The UNSC employs a range of nuclear ordnance.

FENRIS nuclear warhead

Main article: FENRIS nuclear warhead

The FENRIS is a type of low-yield thermonuclear device. They were slated for decommissioning but munition expenditures during the Human-Covenant War saw the survivors return to service.[2][3][4][5]

Fury tactical nuclear weapon

Main article: Fury tactical nuclear weapon

The Fury, formally designated as the Medium Fusion Destructive Device,[6] is a rugby ball-sized device with a yield slightly less than a megaton. It is the "closest thing the UNSC has to a nuclear grenade".[7]

HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon

Main article: HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon

The HAVOK is a 30 megaton thermonuclear device. Some were delivered by ground forces during the Human-Covenant War.[8][9][10]

HORNET mine

Main article: HORNET mine

The HORNET is a 30 megaton space mine. The devices are designed to be more stealthy than an ordinary nuke and are carried aboard UNSC prowlers.[11]

NOVA bomb

Main article: NOVA bomb

The NOVA is a strategic device, and undoubtedly humanity's most powerful weapon. It consists of 9 nuclear warheads encased in a lithium triteride shell, which is compressed during detonation, boosting the yield "a hundred-fold".[12] A single NOVA has enough power to cause complete devastation on a planetary scale, and can destroy orbiting moons and Naval fleets.[13]

Shiva-class nuclear missile

Main article: Shiva-class nuclear missile

The Shiva is a type of starship ordnance.[14][15] Its warhead may be removed and carried by a C709 Longsword-class Interceptor.[16]

Harpoon nuclear missile

Main article: Harpoon nuclear missile

Harpoon missiles are a type of nuclear ordnance carried by starships such as frigates.[17]

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, "Chapter 22", page ??
  2. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, "Chapter 1", page ??
  3. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, "Chapter 23", page ??
  4. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, "Chapter 24", page ??
  5. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, "Chapter 39", page ??
  6. ^ Halo: Reach: Deliver Hope trailer
  7. ^ Halo: First Strike, "Chapter 1", page ??
  8. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 200
  9. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 212
  10. ^ Halo Wars: Genesis, page 17
  11. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 325
  12. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 180
  13. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 244
  14. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, pages 147, 322-324
  15. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page ??
  16. ^ Halo Encyclopedia, page ??
  17. ^ Frigate overview by Isaac Hannaford
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