NA4/Defoliant Projector
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Napalm defoliant[1] |
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UNSC Marine Corps |
| “ | A variety of mixtures have been created for work in various atmospheric and gravitational conditions, but they all work similarly to fry just about anything. | ” |
The NA4/Defoliant Projector[2] is an incendiary projector used by the UNSC Marine Corps, primarily by the Hellbringers.
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[edit] Design detail
- "Does anyone realize how heavy these things really are?"
- —Unnamed Hellbringer Serviceman
The NA4/DP is a large and bulky; rather than being attached to the frame of the projector, the fuel tank is carried on the user's back, allowing greater fuel capacity. In addition, the weapon can use a variety of flammable defoliants to compensate for the range of atmospheric and gravitational conditions it can be used in, including highly adherent napalm and oxide-mixed fuel.[1] It continued to serve alongside the smaller and more portable variant M7057, especially after the encounter with the Flood.[2]
The NA4's primary function is to rout entrenched enemies. As such, NA4 users have a high attrition rate, despite the devastating damage they can inflict, due to the exposed fuel tanks which pose a critical vulnerability. The NA4 is compatible with the M301 Grenade Launcher attachment which can be used to launch flashbang grenades. Hellbringers often do so before rushing enemy positions.
[edit] Variant
- Main article: M7057/Defoliant Projector
The M7057 Defoliant Projector is a somewhat smaller and more portable variant of the NA4/DP. Instead of napalm, the M7057 uses Pyrosene-V for ammunition, and has a gas tank located on the back of weapon rather than on the user's back. The M7057 is more decorative, with a face of a shark painted on the heat shroud. It saw use in the Human-Covenant War's later period.[2]
[edit] Gallery
A closeup of the NA4.
Concept art of an NA4 being carried out of an M312 Heavy Recovery Vehicle by a Hellbringer.
Comparison of the very similar structure between the NA4 and M7057.
[edit] List of appearances
- Halo Wars (First appearance)
[edit] Sources
- ^ a b Halo Wars Official Site: Flamethrower
- ^ a b c Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 69
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