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The '''M41 Surface-to-Surface Rocket Medium Anti-Vehicle / Assault Weapon''' ('''M41 SSR MAV/AW'''), formally known as the '''Medium Anti-Vehicle / Assault Weapon, Bore 102mm, M41 Surface-to-Surface Rocket Launcher''', and commonly known as the '''Jackhammer''' or the '''SPNKR''', is a heavy ordnance weapon used by the [[UNSC | The '''M41 Surface-to-Surface Rocket Medium Anti-Vehicle / Assault Weapon''' ('''M41 SSR MAV/AW'''), formally known as the '''Medium Anti-Vehicle / Assault Weapon, Bore 102mm, M41 Surface-to-Surface Rocket Launcher''', and commonly known as the '''Jackhammer''' or the '''SPNKR''', is a heavy ordnance weapon used by the [[UNSC]] and [[Insurrectionist]]s.<ref name="universe"/> It is manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]].<ref name="EVG"/><ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 314''</ref><ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=25440 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach Ordnance Page'']</ref> While it was obsolete before the [[Human-Covenant War]] began it was not replaced by the [[M57 Pilum]] until October [[2558]].<ref name="universe"/> However, even after it was replaced it remained popular in [[War Games]] matches aboard the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}.<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> | ||
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===Changes from ''Halo 4'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians''=== | ===Changes from ''Halo 4'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians''=== | ||
*The M41 returns as a [[Mythic weapon]], but is otherwise replaced by the | *The M41 returns as a [[Mythic weapon]], but is otherwise replaced by the M57 Pilum. | ||
==Trivia=={{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes}} | ==Trivia=={{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of M41 rocket launcher}} | ||
*The weapon was identified as the M19 SSM rocket launcher in the game manuals of ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''Halo 2'' as well as in the ''[[Art of Halo 3]]''. It was also referred to in ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' as the M19 missile launcher. It was established in ''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'' that M19 SSM refers to the rocket ammunition while the launcher itself is designated as the M41.<ref name="EVG"/> | *The weapon was identified as the M19 SSM rocket launcher in the game manuals of ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''Halo 2'' as well as in the ''[[Art of Halo 3]]''. It was also referred to in ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' as the M19 missile launcher. It was established in ''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'' that M19 SSM refers to the rocket ammunition while the launcher itself is designated as the M41.<ref name="EVG"/> | ||
*The M41 SSR is aesthetically similar to the [[w:c:marathongame:SPNKR SSM Launcher|SPNKR-XP surface-to-surface missile launcher]] from [[Marathon|''Marathon 2'' and ''Marathon Infinity'']]. This weapon is also the source of the M41's "SPNKr" moniker. | *The M41 SSR is aesthetically similar to the [[w:c:marathongame:SPNKR SSM Launcher|SPNKR-XP surface-to-surface missile launcher]] from [[Marathon|''Marathon 2'' and ''Marathon Infinity'']]. This weapon is also the source of the M41's "SPNKr" moniker. | ||
