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*The grenade is similar to a [[Fragmentation Grenade]], except that it uses a miniature sonic boom rather than explosives. The grenade is not as effective as a frag, but it is still effective. | *The grenade is similar to a [[Fragmentation Grenade]], except that it uses a miniature sonic boom rather than explosives. The grenade is not as effective as a frag, but it is still effective. | ||
*The grenade is a non-lethal weapon used by Drill Instructors to teach [[Marines]] to keep their eyes peeled, hitting them with a loud sound that hurts their ears rather than actually causing them bodily harm. It would be one of the nicer booby traps used by DIs | *The grenade is a non-lethal weapon used by Drill Instructors to teach [[Marines]] to keep their eyes peeled, hitting them with a loud sound that hurts their ears rather than actually causing them bodily harm. It would be one of the nicer booby traps used by DIs. | ||
{{Explosives List}} | {{Explosives List}} |
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Little is known about these grenades, other than that several of these were used by Colonel James Ackerson in testing the MJOLNIR Mark V armor on Reach, hidden amongst the Pillars of Loki and used in conjunction with Napalm Grenades.[1]
Theories
- The grenade is similar to a Fragmentation Grenade, except that it uses a miniature sonic boom rather than explosives. The grenade is not as effective as a frag, but it is still effective.
- The grenade is a non-lethal weapon used by Drill Instructors to teach Marines to keep their eyes peeled, hitting them with a loud sound that hurts their ears rather than actually causing them bodily harm. It would be one of the nicer booby traps used by DIs.
Sources
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, Page 262