Editing Grappleshot

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The '''grappleshot''' is a piece of wrist-mounted [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[equipment]].{{Ref/Site|Id=CampaignEvolved|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/campaign-evolved|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Campaign Evolved|D=6|M=11|Y=2021}}

==Overview==
===Design details===
The grappleshot consists of a magneto-impulse projector, a high-tensile nanofiber line, and a self-sharpening [[Titanium-A armor|Titanium-A]] fluke contained inside a compact, modular casing. The device interfaces directly with the user's [[MJOLNIR GEN3 BIOS|MJOLNIR armor and BIOS systems]]. The grappleshot has a limited range of eight meters and the fluke cannot always attach itself to ultradense armor plating or [[Energy shielding|energy shielded]] surfaces. Only augmented personnel can use the grappleshot without extreme risk of injury.{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=85}} 

===Development history===
{{Main|Project MAGNES}}
The Grappleshot was the product of [[Project MAGNES]] in [[2549]].{{Ref/Marketing|Id=ProjectMagnes|HINF|[[Become]]|[[UNSC Archives]]|Detail=[[Project Magnes (trailer)|Project Mages]]}} The grappleshot fires a [[Wikipedia:Grappling hook|grappling hook]] that can attach to a surface and pull its user towards it, allowing for easier traversal of their environment. 

===Operational history===
In [[2559#October|October 2559]], [[Fred-104]] used his grappleshot to strangle an enemy [[Jiralhanae]] during [[Operation: WOLFE]], before pulling himself even enough with the Jiralhanae to stab it in the back of the neck.{{Ref/Novel|SoR|Chapter=20}} [[John-117]] made use of a grappleshot with his [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor <nowiki>[GEN3]</nowiki>]] [[Mark VI]], during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]] in [[2560#May|May 2560]].{{Ref/Reuse|hinf}}

==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances==
===Silver Timeline===
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[[File:HTV-Halo-Grappling.png|thumb|right|John-117 grappling Var 'Gatani on Halo.|250px]]
By [[2553]], [[Silver Team/Silver|Silver Team]] had grappleshots integrated into their [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI armor]].{{Ref/Film|Id=Sword|TV|Episode=[[Sword (TV Series)|Sword]]}}

During his [[Battle of Installation 04/Silver|final duel]] with [[Arbiter]] [[Var 'Gatanai]], [[John-117/Silver|John-117]] used his grappleshot as a method of attacking the [[Sangheili]] warrior. However, Var cut the grappleshot line with his energy sword during the struggle.{{Ref/Film|Id=Halo|TV|Episode=[[Halo (TV Series)|Halo]]}}

==In-game information==
===''Halo Infinite''===
The grappleshot is a piece of usable equipment in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'', which the player can use to move rapidly towards a location or enemy. It can also be used to retrieve distant items, such as [[fusion coil]]s or a [[Gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammer]]. The grappleshot can also be used to stagger [[Kig-Yar Freebooter]]s and [[Kig-Yar Raider|Raider]]s, knocking their hand-held shields aside and briefly rendering them exposed. The grappleshot itself also deals minor damage, enabling it to finish off severely damaged enemies. After use, the grappleshot has a short cooldown time before it can be used again.{{Ref/Reuse|hinf}} If the grappleshot fails to connect to a surface, is used to stagger a Kig-Yar, or is used to finish off a wounded enemy, the cooldown will not be triggered. Like other pieces of equipment in the campaign, the grappleshot can be upgraded by collecting and spending [[Spartan core]]s.

The grappleshot is available in multiplayer as well, but with only 3 to 5 uses before running out of charges.{{Ref/Reuse|CampaignEvolved}}{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/infinite-inquiries|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Infinite Inquiries}}

====Upgrades====
In the campaign, the Grappleshot can be upgraded using Spartan cores.

*'''Voltaic''' (1 Core): Grappleshot stuns grappled enemies for several seconds. Stunned enemies will either be electrocuted or will assume defensive postures and freeze in place. 

*'''Quickshot''' (2 Cores): Reduces Grappleshot cooldown by 40%.

*'''First Strike''' (3 Cores): Delivers a powerful shockwave blast when holding the melee button while grappling.

*'''Reachfall''' (3 Cores): Increases the damage and radius of the shockwave blast. Enemies within it will be stunned.

===Notes===
*The grappleshot's Voltaic attack may not always stun grappled enemies. Typically, high ranking enemies, such as [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]]s, will not be affected. However, there is a chance that even a common, low-ranking enemy will be able to resist the Voltaic attack.   
*The player does not need to grapple an enemy to perform a First Strike.
*Reachfall will also stun nearby Marines. 

===Trivia===
*During a cutscene in the mission ''[[Excavation Site]]'', John-117 uses his grappleshot to swing a loose container at [[Bassus]], an ability not available during actual gameplay.

==Production notes==
While the Grappleshot's first in-game appearance occurred in ''Halo Infinite'', the idea of a grappling hook has been around for many years, with [[Bungie]] or [[343 Industries]] trying the mechanic on several prior ''Halo'' titles, ultimately shelving it due to the mechanic not working well.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://twitter.com/vicdeleon/status/1286338904371671044|Site=Twitter|Page=Vic Deleon|Quote=Gameplay looks solid! The weapons feel and sound great. Not sold on the grappling hook- that’s a very difficult thing to implement well, was tried on several earlier Halos but never got working well enough and shelved.}}

==Gallery==
===Concept art===
<gallery>
File:HINF Concept EarlyGrapple.jpg|Early concept art exploration of the Grappleshot that would ultimately inspire the design of the [[Shroud Screen]].
File:HINF Concept Grappleshot.jpg|Finalized concept art of the Grappleshot.
File:HINF Grappleshot Concept.png|Finalized concept art of the Grappleshot, focusing on its function and how it mounts onto the user's arm.
</gallery>

===Screenshots===
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File:HINF XGS 2020 Grappleshot in use.jpg|The Grappleshot being used in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF XGS2020 Grappleshot First Person.png|Grappling the underside of a [[Kywasky Workshop Gorespike cannon]] in the [[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Trailer]].
File:HINF_XGS2020_Grappleshot_Fusion_Core.png|Grappling a [[Fusion coil]] in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF BeeOnAString.png|A [[Spartan-IV]] using the Grappleshot to board an [[AV-49 Wasp]] on [[Behemoth]].
File:HINF-Spuderman.jpg|An [[Aviator]]-clad Spartan-IV grappling with an [[oddball]] on [[Recharge]].
File:HINF Grappleshot staggers freebooter.png|A hit from the grappleshot staggers a Kig-Yar Freebooter.
File:HINF Grappleshot stuns Brute warrior.png|John-117 uses an upgraded Grappleshot to stun a Jiralhanae warrior.
File:HINF Grappleshot Elite First Strike.png|John-117 uses his Grappleshot to deliver a shockwave attack to a stunned Sangheili mercenary.
File:HINF Grappleshot Shockwave attack.png|The resulting blast from the Grappleshot's shockwave attack.
File:HINF Spec Ops Elite grappled.png|The grappleshot used to stun a cloaked [[Special Operations Sangheili]].
File:HINF Grappleshot Berserker close range.png|The grappleshot is used to stun a Jiralhanae Berserker at close range.
File:HINF Grappleshot Banshee.png|The grappleshot being used to hijack a Banished Banshee.
File:HINF Grappleshot warrior defensive posture.png|A grappled Jiralhanae warrior assumes a defensive posture.
File:HINF Grappleshot warrior not affected.png|This grappled Jiralhanae warrior continues firing during a First Strike attack. 
File:HINF-AKISgrapple.png|An [[AKIS-II GRD]]-clad Spartan-IV using a grappleshot on [[Catalyst]].
File:HINF grappleshot hazard floor.png|The Chief uses his grappleshot to avoid a hazardous material spill.
File:HINF Recovery Zapping Grunt.png|Using the grappleshot to electrocute a lone Grunt.
File:HINF Grappleshot Brute Sniper.png|Using a grappleshot to stun a red Jiralhanae sniper.
File:HINF Grappleshot Chosen Warrior.png|Using a grappleshot on a [[Jiralhanae Chosen Warrior]].
File:HINF Warlord Chieftain Reachfall stunned.png|A Jiralhanae Warlord Chieftain stunned by a Reachfall attack.
File:HINF grappleshot kig yar raider kill.png|Using the grappleshot to finish off a Kig-Yar Raider.
File:HINF grappleshot Bassus.png|John-117 uses his grappleshot to swing a container at Bassus.
File:HINF Grappling.jpg|A third-person view of the grappleshot being fired.
File:HINF-Overshield.png|A third-person view of the upgraded grappleshot being fired.
File:HINF-AttackonTitan.png|Spartan-IVs using their grappleshots in tandem on [[Highpower]].
File:HINF GrappleshotIcon.png|The grappleshot icon in the Campaign upgrade menu.
File:HINF S5KeyArt Clean.png|A grappleshot with the cruel tread effect.
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==List of appearances==
*''[[Become]]''
**''[[Step Inside]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Project Magnes (trailer)|Project Magnes]]''
**''[[Carry On]]''
**''[[Forever We Fight]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season One]]''
**''[[Solace (TV Series)|Solace]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]''
**''[[Sanctuary (TV Series)|Sanctuary]]''
**''[[Halo (TV Series)|Halo]]''

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