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[[ | [[File:H2 binoculars.png|thumb|250px|A set of UNSC military binoculars.]] | ||
'''Binoculars''' are a | |||
'''Binoculars''' are a device which allows the user to view distant objects by magnifying them via a system of lenses and prisms.<ref name="h2">'''[[Halo 2]]'''</ref> | |||
== Use == | == Use == | ||
Binoculars are generally used to observe the battlefield, gather information and locate enemies. [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] [[sniper-spotter team]]s have spotters with binoculars to observe and locate targets for the sniper.<ref name="h2"/> The UNSC binoculars have a digital display, which shows the temperature, as well as the distance to the target.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''' cinematic ''[[list of Halo Wars cinematic cutscenes|"Labcoats Meet Metal"]]''</ref> | Binoculars are generally used by [[United Nations Space Command]] military forces to observe the battlefield, gather information and locate enemies. [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] [[sniper-spotter team]]s have spotters with binoculars to observe and locate targets for the sniper.<ref name="h2"/> The UNSC binoculars have a digital display, which shows the temperature, as well as the distance to the target.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''' cinematic ''[[list of Halo Wars cinematic cutscenes|"Labcoats Meet Metal"]]''</ref> Certain models of UNSC military binoculars are equipped with a stand to keep the device steady.<ref name="h2"/> | ||
The [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Covenant Army|ground forces]] use magnifying monoculars to observe the battlefield, filling a similar role as the binoculars.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 150''</ref> | The [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Covenant Army|ground forces]] use magnifying monoculars to observe the battlefield, filling a similar role as the binoculars.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 150''</ref> | ||
== In-game == | == In-game == | ||
[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|MJOLNIR Mk VI]] featured in ''[[Halo 2]]'' was the first armor to have magnification system in-game. The MJOLNIR armor's binocular system featured in ''[[Halo 3]]'' has the same radius as the one in ''[[Halo 2]]''. The only difference is that it is more detailed and that it shows distance to the target. The [[Sangheili]] [[Sangheili | [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|MJOLNIR Mk VI]] featured in ''[[Halo 2]]'' was the first armor to have magnification system in-game. The MJOLNIR armor's binocular system featured in ''[[Halo 3]]'' has the same radius as the one in ''[[Halo 2]]''. The only difference is that it is more detailed and that it shows distance to the target. The [[Sangheili]] [[Sangheili combat harness|combat harness]] also has a built-in magnification system. Otherwise similar to the MJOLNIR's binoculars, it has a slightly different visor shape. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:MarineBinocsH3.png|A UNSC Marine using binoculars. | |||
File:HW binoc vision.png|View through UNSC binoculars. | File:HW binoc vision.png|View through UNSC binoculars. | ||
File:Sniperteam.png|A marine [[sniper-spotter team]] with binoculars. | File:Sniperteam.png|A marine [[sniper-spotter team]] with binoculars. | ||
Revision as of 06:38, December 31, 2011
Binoculars are a device which allows the user to view distant objects by magnifying them via a system of lenses and prisms.[1]
Use
Binoculars are generally used by United Nations Space Command military forces to observe the battlefield, gather information and locate enemies. Marine sniper-spotter teams have spotters with binoculars to observe and locate targets for the sniper.[1] The UNSC binoculars have a digital display, which shows the temperature, as well as the distance to the target.[2] Certain models of UNSC military binoculars are equipped with a stand to keep the device steady.[1]
The Covenant ground forces use magnifying monoculars to observe the battlefield, filling a similar role as the binoculars.[3]
In-game
MJOLNIR Mk VI featured in Halo 2 was the first armor to have magnification system in-game. The MJOLNIR armor's binocular system featured in Halo 3 has the same radius as the one in Halo 2. The only difference is that it is more detailed and that it shows distance to the target. The Sangheili combat harness also has a built-in magnification system. Otherwise similar to the MJOLNIR's binoculars, it has a slightly different visor shape.
Gallery
A UNSC Marine using binoculars.
View through UNSC binoculars.
A marine sniper-spotter team with binoculars.
Master Sergeant Frost using binoculars on Ariel.
List of appearances
- Halo 2
- Halo 3
- Halo Wars
- Halo 3: ODST
- Halo: Reach
- Halo: The Fall of Reach (First appearance)
- Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe
- Halo: Helljumper
Sources
- ^ a b c Halo 2
- ^ Halo Wars cinematic "Labcoats Meet Metal"
- ^ Halo: The Flood, page 150
