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{{Disambig header|the explosive container|fusion cores in general|Fusion reactor}} | {{Disambig header|the explosive container|fusion cores in general|Fusion reactor}} | ||
[[File: | [[File:Evolution of Fusion Core copy.jpg|thumb|300px|Shown above is the evolution of the UNSC fusion coil. Note that this item was not present in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.]] | ||
A '''fusion coil''', also known as a '''fusion core''', | A '''fusion coil''', also known as a '''fusion core''', is a container used for safely storing and transporting volatile—and often explosive—materials. Different variants of the fusion coil have been manufactured by the [[UNSC]],<ref name="bwu-12345">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=12345 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update 04/06/2007'']</ref> the [[Banished]], and even the [[Forerunners]].{{Ref/Game|Id=HINF|HINF}} While not classified as fusion coils, the [[Covenant]] made use of a similar technology with their [[Plasma battery|plasma batteries]]. | ||
== | ==Variants== | ||
All known variants of fusion coil are in the shape of a rectangular prism. They each consist of a metallic outer casing to protect the volatile materials within. The contained materials can usually be seen glowing from within the fusion coils, and the glow becomes more intense as the coil becomes more damaged. | All known variants of fusion coil are in the shape of a rectangular prism. They each consist of a metallic outer casing to protect the volatile materials within. The contained materials can usually be seen glowing from within the fusion coils, and the glow becomes more intense as the coil becomes more damaged. | ||
===UNSC fusion coil=== | ===UNSC fusion coil=== | ||
This variant of fusion coil was developed by the [[United Nations Space Command]] to | This variant of fusion coil was developed by the [[United Nations Space Command]] to contain [[plasma|superheated plasma]]. The container is made primarily out of glass and aluminum, and has been jokingly described as the "safest, most intelligent way to transport and store highly explosive compressed plasma energy."{{Ref/Reuse|bwu-12345}} | ||
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===Blast coil=== | ===Blast coil=== | ||
The blast coil is a variant of fusion coil developed and used by the [[Banished]]. It contains a highly explosive material that emits a yellow glow. When detonated, the coil delivers a powerful localized blast. | The blast coil is a variant of fusion coil developed and used by the [[Banished]]. It contains a highly explosive material that emits a yellow glow. When detonated, the coil delivers a powerful localized blast. | ||
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File:HINF BlastCoils.png|Two blast coils within a Banished base on [[Installation 07]]. | File:HINF BlastCoils.png|Two blast coils within a Banished base on [[Installation 07]]. | ||
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===Plasma coil=== | ===Plasma coil=== | ||
The plasma coil is a variant of fusion coil developed and used by the Banished to hold [[plasma]], in a similar fashion to [[Covenant]] [[plasma battery|plasma batteries]]. When detonated, the plasma coil leaves a pool of burning plasma behind. | The plasma coil is a variant of fusion coil developed and used by the Banished to hold [[plasma]], in a similar fashion to [[Covenant]] [[plasma battery|plasma batteries]]. When detonated, the plasma coil leaves a pool of burning plasma behind. | ||
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File:HINF PlasmaCoilNormal.png|A plasma coil at [[Outpost Tremonius (location)|Outpost Tremonius]]. | File:HINF PlasmaCoilNormal.png|A plasma coil at [[Outpost Tremonius (location)|Outpost Tremonius]]. | ||
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===Shock coil=== | ===Shock coil=== | ||
The shock coil is a variant of fusion coil developed and used by the Banished | The shock coil is a variant of fusion coil developed and used by the Banished. It contains electricity and emits a strobing blue light. When detonated, the shock coil emits large amounts of electricity that can arc toward nearby objects. It can also have the effect of an [[electromagnetic pulse]] on vehicles and other electronic devices. | ||
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File:HINF ShockCoil.png|A shock coil at a UNSC [[Forward Operating Base]] captured by the Banished. | File:HINF ShockCoil.png|A shock coil at a UNSC [[Forward Operating Base]] captured by the Banished. | ||
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===Hardlight coil=== | ===Hardlight coil=== | ||
The hardlight coil is a variant of fusion coil developed by the [[Forerunners]]. It contains purple [[hardlight]] energy that swirls violently within its casing. When detonated, the hardlight escapes, bouncing off of solid objects and disintegrating any organic material it comes into contact with, much like the hardlight projectiles fired by the [[Heatwave]]. | The hardlight coil is a variant of fusion coil developed by the [[Forerunners]]. It contains purple [[hardlight]] energy that swirls violently within its casing. When detonated, the hardlight escapes, bouncing off of solid objects and disintegrating any organic material it comes into contact with, much like the hardlight projectiles fired by the [[Heatwave]]. | ||
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File:HINF HardlightCoil.png|A hardlight coil. | File:HINF HardlightCoil.png|A hardlight coil. | ||
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==In-game | ==Appearances== | ||
The ''[[Halo 2]]''-era fusion coils are explosive objects matte brown and rectangular, overlaid with what appears to be austere gold circuitry on the surface. In ''[[Halo 3]]'', the fusion coil has been graphically redesigned. The actual plasma coil appears to be an amber, darkly-glowing, cylindrical object within a metallic-gray colored frame. When slightly damaged, the internal coil glows a warning red; when heavily damaged, it glows bright white. Stickers on the frame warn of radioactivity and high voltage. It emits a loud humming noise constantly. | |||
The appearance of the fusion coil in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' changed very little from the design in ''Halo 3''. The once yellow glow of the fusion coil is now a dark green. This appearance remains unchanged in ''[[Halo 4]]'', with the exception that the internal glow is now blue instead of green. Additionally, ''Halo 4'' contains another form of fusion coil that seems to be filled with a liquid substance that will make a splash when destroyed, and will disintegrate nearby targets. This fusion coil exists in the Majestic, Castle, and Bullseye map packs and in Forge Island. | |||
Fusion coils receive an overhaul in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. They now come in four different varieties, each corresponding with the damage types in the game. There are larger versions of each fusion coil variant as well. | |||
==Gameplay== | |||
[[File:Fusion Core Decal.jpg|160px|thumb|A radioactivity warning on the top of a UNSC fusion coil.]] | |||
Several shots from any weapon can detonate a fusion coil. In [[multiplayer]], players often may attempt to lay an ambush for a hostile near a coil by tossing a [[M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose Grenade|fragmentation grenade]] towards the coil when the enemy forays near. Alternatively, they can be pushed from above onto passing enemies, exploding on impact with the ground, or used as anti-vehicle landmines at vehicle choke points. They have also been used for [[explosive jumping]] and in [[Forge]] to create [[Forge/Tricks#Instant Respawn|perpetual explosions]]. | Several shots from any weapon can detonate a fusion coil. In [[multiplayer]], players often may attempt to lay an ambush for a hostile near a coil by tossing a [[M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose Grenade|fragmentation grenade]] towards the coil when the enemy forays near. Alternatively, they can be pushed from above onto passing enemies, exploding on impact with the ground, or used as anti-vehicle landmines at vehicle choke points. They have also been used for [[explosive jumping]] and in [[Forge]] to create [[Forge/Tricks#Instant Respawn|perpetual explosions]]. | ||
In '' | In ''Halo Infinite'', the smaller variation of fusion coils can be picked up and thrown by the player, as well as by enemy [[Jiralhanae]]. Like other items that can be held by the player, fusion coils can be picked up from a distance using the [[Grappleshot]]. In multiplayer, hitting an enemy Spartan directly with the fusion coil will kill them instantly. Killing an opponent in multiplayer with a thrown fusion coil will earn the player the [[Kong]] medal. Larger fusion coils are stationary, but have much more damaging effects when detonated. | ||
Each variant of fusion coil in ''Halo Infinite'' performs differently: | Each variant of fusion coil in ''Halo Infinite'' performs differently: | ||
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*Hardlight coils deal hardlight damage and release bouncing projectiles on explosion, like those fired by the Heatwave. Large coils burst in even more projectiles. | *Hardlight coils deal hardlight damage and release bouncing projectiles on explosion, like those fired by the Heatwave. Large coils burst in even more projectiles. | ||
== | ==Trivia== | ||
*A Bungie Weekly Update described an incident where a beta tester used them, along with the [[Forge/Tricks#Instant Respawn|Instant Respawn]] trick, to [[Elephant flipping|turn an Elephant into a "satanic piñata"]] on the ''Halo 3'' map [[Sandtrap]]. | {{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of fusion coils}} | ||
*When saving a map variant in ''Halo | *Fusion coils feature prominently in Forge, where players can place a large amount of coils on any location in a map and detonate them. A Bungie Weekly Update described an incident where a beta tester used them, along with the [[Forge/Tricks#Instant Respawn|Instant Respawn]] trick, to [[Elephant flipping|turn an Elephant into a "satanic piñata"]] on the ''Halo 3'' map [[Sandtrap]].<ref name="bwu-12685">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=12685 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update 08/03/2007'']</ref> | ||
*In the | *When saving a map variant in ''Halo''{{'}}s Forge, a brief "Terms of Use" agreement is shown. In the agreement, [[Bungie]] jokingly references the temptation to exploit these items, adding: "...And try not to build ''all'' your structures out of Fusion Coils."{{citation needed}} | ||
*In the ''Halo 3'' Manual, under "The Forge - Co-op" It references "Cooperate with your friends to make the work go faster, But don't forget to throw a Fusion Coil at them from time to time." | |||
*In ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''{{'}}s Forge, there is an EMP variant of the fusion coil. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:UNSCFusionCoresHistory-RefChart.jpg|Reference chart comparing between ''Halo 2'', ''Halo 3'', ''Halo: Reach'', and ''Halo 4''. Not to scale. | File:UNSCFusionCoresHistory-RefChart.jpg|Reference chart comparing between ''Halo 2'', ''Halo 3'', ''Halo: Reach'', and ''Halo 4''. Not to scale. | ||
File:Boom_Core_copy.jpg|Sequence image showing the ''Halo 3'' fusion coil's phases from damaged state to exploding state. | File:Boom_Core_copy.jpg|Sequence image showing the ''Halo 3'' fusion coil's phases from damaged state to exploding state. | ||
File:HReach-FusionCore.png|A fusion coil in a normal state in ''Halo: Reach''. | |||
File:HReach-FusionCore.png|A fusion coil in a | |||
File:H4-UNSCFusionCore-Front.png|A fusion coil in ''Halo 4''. | File:H4-UNSCFusionCore-Front.png|A fusion coil in ''Halo 4''. | ||
File:HINF Concept FusionCoils.jpg|Concept art of UNSC, Forerunner, and Banished fusion coils for ''Halo Infinite''. | File:HINF Concept FusionCoils.jpg|Concept art of UNSC, Forerunner, and Banished fusion coils for ''Halo Infinite''. | ||
