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{{Status|Canon}}
{{Era|Post}}
{{Weapon infobox
{{Weapon infobox
|name = Echidna
|name = Echidna
|image = [[File:H5G Render HydraMLRS-Echidna.png|300px]]
|image = [[File:H5G Render HydraMLRS-Echidna.png|300px]]
|manufacturer =  
|manufacturer = [[Chalybs Defense Solutions]]<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/hydra-launcher '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Hydra Launcher'']</ref><br>[[Watershed Division]]
*[[Chalybs Defense Solutions]]{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/hydra-launcher|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Hydra Launcher|D=30|M=10|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=177}}
|series = MLRS-1 HGL{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
*[[Watershed Division]]{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|series = [[Hydra]]{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|type = [[Wikipedia:Multiple rocket launcher|Multiple rocket launcher]]
|type = [[Wikipedia:Multiple rocket launcher|Multiple rocket launcher]]
|cost =  
|cost =  
|variant =  
|variant =  
|length = {{Convert|36|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|length = {{Convert|91.44|cm|in|sp = us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|width = {{Convert|5.6|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|width = {{Convert|14.3|cm|in|sp = us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|height = {{Convert|15.1|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|height = {{Convert|15.1|cm|in|sp = us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|weight = {{Convert|24.3|lb|kg|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|weight = {{Convert|11|kg|lb|sp = us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|ammotype = [[9X-G Gyroc rocket|9X-G High-Explosive Air Bursting Gyroc rocket]]s (EMP variant){{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|ammotype = [[Wikipedia:Airburst round|HEAB]] Gyroc experimental [[electromagnetic pulse|EMP]]-equipped rockets{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|capacity =
|feed = 6-rocket revolving cylinder{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|feed = 6-rocket revolving cylinder{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|operation =  
|operation =  
|rate = Semi-automatic {{C|200 rpm}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/YouTube|Id=H5G-AozolaiHydra|WFT_7hfaeU8|Aozolai|Halo 5 - Hydra Launchers Analysis}}
|rate = Semi-automatic {{C|200 rpm}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}<ref name="H5G-AozolaiHydra">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFT_7hfaeU8 '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 | Hydra Launchers Analysis'']</ref>
|rate-title = Firing mode
|rate-title = Firing mode
|velocity = 31.86 m/s (104.5 ft/s; 114.7 km/h){{Ref/Reuse|H5G-AozolaiHydra}}
|velocity = 31.86 m/s (104.5 ft/s; 114.7 km/h){{Ref/Reuse|H5G-AozolaiHydra}}
|optics =
|range = Medium to very long
|range =  
* 41.46 m (136.0 ft) {{C|unscoped}}{{Ref/Reuse|H5G-AozolaiHydra}}
* 41.46 m (136.0 ft) {{C|unscoped}}{{Ref/Reuse|H5G-AozolaiHydra}}
* 124.32 m (407.9 ft) {{C|scoped, 2×}}{{Ref/Reuse|H5G-AozolaiHydra}}
* 124.32 m (407.9 ft) {{C|scoped, 2×}}{{Ref/Reuse|H5G-AozolaiHydra}}
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|service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
}}
}}
{{Quote|Experimental mini-missile warheads are just one of Chalybs Defense's many R&D projects. Advanced Hydra Launcher loaded with experimental EMP warheads capable of temporarily disabling enemy vehicles.|In-game description{{Ref/Game|Id=REQ|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=Echidna description|Quote=Experimental mini-missile warheads are just one of Chalybs Defense's many R&D projects. Advanced Hydra Launcher loaded with experimental EMP warheads capable of temporarily disabling enemy vehicles.}}}}
{{Quote|Experimental mini-missile warheads are just one of Chalybs Defense's many R&D projects. Advanced Hydra Launcher loaded with experimental EMP warheads capable of temporarily disabling enemy vehicles.|In-game description<ref name="REQ">'''''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''''' - ''[[Requisition system]]''</ref>}}
The '''Echidna''' is a special variant of the [[MLRS-1 Hydra|Multiple Launch Rocket System-1 Hydra Gyroc Launcher]]. Named after the [[wikipedia:Lernaean Hydra|Lernaean Hydra]]'s [[wikipedia:Echidna (mythology)|mother]], it is one of two major sub-variants of the MLRS-1 line to be utilised by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. Unlike the standard [[Hydra]]s made by Chalybs, Typhon has been upgraded by the [[Watershed Division]], an R&D group within the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
The '''Echidna''' is a special variant of the [[MLRS-1 Hydra|Multiple Launch Rocket System-1 Hydra Gyroc Launcher]]. Named after the [[wikipedia:Lernaean Hydra|Lernaean Hydra]]'s [[wikipedia:Echidna (mythology)|mother]], it is featured in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' as an Ultra Rare [[Requisition system|REQ]] variant of the Hydra Launcher. Design-wise, it retains the Hydra Launcher's chassis but recolors it to a predominantly white color broken up by olive green and red stripes, along with an olive green falcon emblem in the middle part of the weapon on each side.<ref name="H5G">'''''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''''' - ''[[Multiplayer]]''</ref>


==Overview==
== Background ==
===Design details===
The ''Echidna'' is a named variant of the MLRS-1 HGL, upgraded to fire experimental, non-nuclear warheads capable of generating an [[electromagnetic pulse]] and have a second zoom level that can detect targets up to {{convert|2040|ft|m|sigfig=3}} away. The weapon's experimental EMP-equipped warheads are just one of Chalybs Defense Solutions' many R&D projects.{{Ref/Reuse|REQ}} Another named variant, the ''[[Typhon]]'', is also produced by the Watershed Division.<ref>'''''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''''</ref>
The Echidna is a named variant of the MLRS-1 HGL, upgraded to fire experimental, non-nuclear warheads capable of generating an [[electromagnetic pulse]] and have a second zoom level that can detect targets up to {{convert|2040|ft|m|sigfig=3}} away. The weapon's experimental EMP-equipped warheads are just one of Chalybs Defense Solutions' many R&D projects.{{Ref/Reuse|REQ}} Design-wise, it retains the Hydra Launcher's chassis but recolors it to a predominantly white color broken up by olive green and red stripes, along with an olive green falcon emblem in the middle part of the weapon on each side.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5G|H5G|Echidna in-game model}}


Another named variant, the [[Typhon]], is also produced by the Watershed Division.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
In late [[2558]], [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]] serving aboard the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} trained with the ''Echidna'' in [[War Games]] simulations.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}


===Usage===
== Gameplay ==
In late [[2558]], [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]] serving aboard the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} trained with the Echidna in [[War Games]] simulations.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}
=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' ===
The ''Echidna'' is an Ultra Rare Level 6 Power Weapon REQ that grants 150 REQ Points when sold. It operates exactly identically to a normal Hydra Launcher except that it has the ability to temporarily shut down vehicles with its EMP-equipped missiles within a 6.6-meter radius, and it can lock on to targets even when hipfired. Similarly to the ''[[High Five]]'', the ''Echidna'' also comes with a strong secondary zoom level that allows it to seek out targets as far as 621.79 meters away. These traits make the ''Echidna'' an effective anti-vehicle weapon, especially during [[Warzone]], where the player may encounter bosses in vehicles (e.g. [[Malevian Armsman]]). Conversely, it is less effective against infantry despite retaining its two-shot kill ability from the ''Typhon'' and normal Hydra Launcher, as it deals the least total damage out of the three (one direct missile is not enough to fully drain shields) and can only kill a full shield, full health Spartan with an entire magazine of 6 missiles aimed at the Spartan's feet in an extremely tight radius of 0.3&nbsp;m (1.0&nbsp;ft). Although it can detect targets as far back as 621.79 m, the missiles will disappear after approximately {{convert|1000|ft|m|sigfig=3}}, so unless the targets move towards the player, the missiles are unlikely to hit targets from extreme distances.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G-AozolaiHydra}}{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}


==In-game information==
==== Changes from the Hydra Launcher ====
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
The Echidna is an Ultra Rare {{Energy|6}} Power Weapon REQ that grants {{RP|150}} REQ Points when sold. It operates exactly identically to a normal Hydra Launcher except that it has the ability to temporarily shut down vehicles with its EMP-equipped missiles within a 6.6-meter radius, and it can lock on to targets even when hipfired. Similarly to the [[High Five]], the Echidna also comes with a strong secondary zoom level that allows it to seek out targets as far as 621.79 meters away. These traits make the Echidna an effective anti-vehicle weapon, especially during [[Warzone]], where the player may encounter bosses in vehicles (e.g. [[Malevian Armsman]]). Conversely, it is less effective against infantry despite retaining its two-shot kill ability from the Typhon and normal Hydra Launcher, as it deals the least total damage out of the three (one direct missile is not enough to fully drain shields) and can only kill a full shield, full health Spartan with an entire magazine of 6 missiles aimed at the Spartan's feet in an extremely tight radius of 0.3&nbsp;m (1.0&nbsp;ft). Although it can detect targets as far back as 621.79 m, the missiles will disappear after approximately {{convert|1000|ft|m|sigfig=3}}, so unless the targets move towards the player, the missiles are unlikely to hit targets from extreme distances.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G-AozolaiHydra}}{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}
 
====Changes from the Hydra Launcher====
* Fires experimental EMP warheads that can temporarily disable vehicles within a 6.6-meter radius.
* Fires experimental EMP warheads that can temporarily disable vehicles within a 6.6-meter radius.
* Can lock on to enemy targets even when hipfired.
* Can lock on to enemy targets even when hipfired.
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** Hipfire red reticle range increased by 70%.
** Hipfire red reticle range increased by 70%.


==Gallery==
== Gallery ==
=== Screenshots ===
<gallery>
File:H5G-EchidnaHUD.png|First-person view of the ''Echidna'' in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-Echidnasuperzoom.png|The 5× zoom of the ''Echidna''.
File:H5G-Echidna.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad Spartan-IV with an ''Echidna''.
</gallery>
 
=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H5G Echnida Render 1.jpg|A render of Echidna.
File:REQ card - Echidna.jpg|''Echidna''.
File:H5G Echnida Render 2.jpg|A render of Echidna.
File:H5G Echnida Render 3.jpg|A render of Echidna.
File:H5G Echnida Render 4.jpg|A render of Echidna.
File:REQ card - Echidna.jpg|Echidna REQ card.
File:H5G-EchidnaHUD.png|First-person view of the Echidna in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-Echidnasuperzoom.png|The 5× zoom of the Echidna.
File:H5G-Echidna.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad Spartan-IV with an Echidna.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
== List of appearances ==
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}


== Sources ==
== Sources ==
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{{UNSC support weapons}}
{{UNSC support weapons}}
[[Category:Hydra MLRS]]

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