Editing Hellbringers

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{{Military infobox
|name=Hellbringers
|image={{Pageimage|HW Hellbringer Concept 2.jpg}}[[File:HW2 Kinsano logo.png|150px]]
|caption=The Hellbringers' insignia.<br>[[File:HW_Hellbringer_Concept_2.jpg|300px]]<br>A Hellbringer armed with an NA4 flamethrower.
|formed=
|affiliation=[[Unified Earth Government]]{{Ref/Site|Id=HWCS|URL=http://www.halowars.com/GameInfo/barracks.aspx#flamethrower|Site=Official Halo Wars Community Site|Page=Flamethrower|D=06|M=07|Y=2011|LocalArchive=Archive:Halowars.com/UNSC#Flamethrower}}
|branch=[[UNSC Marine Corps]]{{Ref/Reuse|HWCS}}
*[[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=58}}
|type=Specialized infantry{{Ref/Reuse|HWCS}}
|role=Anti-infantry{{Ref/Reuse|HWCS}}
|size=
|nicknames=
|battles=
*[[Harvest campaign]]
*[[Battle for Arcadia]]
*[[Battle of Trove]]
*[[Second Ark Conflict]]
*[[Outbreak at Site 22]]
*[[Operation: HIVEBREAKER]]
|commanders=[[Lieutenant Colonel]] [[Morgan Kinsano]]{{Ref/Site|Id=kinsano|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/welcome-kinsano|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Welcome Kinsano|D=02|M=04|Y=2017}}
}}
{{Article quote|They know it's a dirty job, but someone has to do it.{{Ref/Reuse|HWCS}}}}
The '''Special Tactics and Equipment Group''' (STEG), colloquially nicknamed the '''Hellbringers''', are a special unit of the [[United Nations Space Command]]'s [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} They are primarily responsible for conducting demolitions and CBRN operations using a variety of special equipment including [[nuclear weapon]]s and [[:Category:Chemical weapons|chemical weapons]], though are most famous for their battlefield use of flamethrowers.

Equipped with flamethrowers and deployed in two-person teams, Hellbringers are tasked with engaging entrenched infantry while suffering a high attrition rate.{{Ref/Reuse|HWCS}}{{Ref/Game|Id=plhellbringers|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Hellbringers}}

==Overview==
{{Quote|Bringin' the fire.|A Hellbringer aboard ''Spirit of Fire''.{{Ref/Reuse|hw}}}}
Personnel of the Special Tactics and Equipment Group are trained to use, maintain and operate a wide variety of weapon systems that most UNSC personnel are not aware of; these include chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) and [[Directed-energy weapon|energy weapons]].{{Ref/Game|Id=plcryotroopers|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Cryo Troopers}} In combat operations, they are authorised to use demolition charges and sub-tactical nukes to burn out well-entrenched enemies.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} However, their most iconic use involves two-man teams deployed to the frontlines and making use of flamethrowers to directly attack the enemy in a process similar to attacks in the [[World War I|First World War]].{{Ref/Reuse|HWCS}} While most UNSC incendiary munitions are thermobaric in nature, the Hellbringers' liquid-fuel projectors are well-suited to the task of taking on fortified [[Covenant]] troops and clearing [[Flood]] infestations.{{Ref/Reuse|plhellbringers}}

The consequence of the dangerous nature of Hellbringer work; wearing a tank of high-explosive fuel and the psychological cost of using such horrific weaponry, means that they have a reputation for bravery and crazy behaviour.{{Ref/Reuse|plhellbringers}} As with all UNSC personnel who utilize flamethrowers in combat, Hellbringers are subjected to a battery of psychological analyses to determine their mental fitness for the role.{{Ref/Book|Id=evg|EVG|Page=69}}{{Ref/Site|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3flamethrower|Site=Bungie.net|Page=The Flamethrower|D=31|M=01|Y=2021|LocalArchive=Machines, Materiel and Munitions from the Human-Covenant Conflict, 2525 - Present/M7057}}
[[File:HW2 Kisano.png|thumb|250px|Morgan Kinsano and Hellbringers attacking.]]
As members of the wider Orbital Drop Shock Troopers, Hellbringers are trained in orbital insertions via [[drop pod]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} The STEG has relatively low personnel counts due to the extremely specialised role they play, and requirements for recruiting. As Hellbringers are deployed to engage only the most heavily entrenched enemies, these Marines tend to suffer heavy casualties.{{Ref/Reuse|HWCS}} 

==History==
A detachment of Hellbringers known as the [[Firestorm Battle Group]]{{Ref/Reuse|FS}} were present aboard {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} during the [[Harvest campaign]] in [[2531]]. This unit was under the command of Lieutenant Colonel [[Morgan Kinsano]], and went on to fight in the [[Battle for Arcadia]] and [[Battle of Trove]].{{Ref/Game|Id=hw|HW|Flamethrower in-game unit}} While the ''Spirit of Fire'' attempted to return to human space [[Serina]] planned for the Hellbringers to eventually test [[cryonics|cryo]]-based weapons.{{Ref/Reuse|plcryotroopers}} During the [[Banished]] [[Battle of Installation 00|occupation]] of [[Installation 00]] Hellbringers were used against Banished infantry and structures.{{Ref/Game|Id=hw2|HW2|Hellbringer in-game unit}} During the campaign, the Firestorm Battle Group were used to scout out [[Site Ricochet]].{{Ref/Reuse|FS}}

In [[2556]], Hellbringers stationed aboard the {{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}} {{UNSCShip|Saturn}} were deployed to the asteroid [[Site 22]] to combat an [[Outbreak at Site 22|emerging outbreak]] of the [[Flood]] there. The Hellbringers were deployed in support of a [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan]] [[Flood containment Fireteam]], [[Fireteam Leviathan]], though were quickly overwhelmed. The Hellbringers who weren't infected by the Flood were killed when ''Saturn'' fired a [[Shiva-class nuclear missile]] at the site, obliterating it as per [[CORRUPTER]] protocols.{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Saturn Devouring His Son}}

===Organisation===
Little is known of the internal organisation for the Special Tactics & Equipment Group. However, the Hellbringer forces under Lieutenant Colonel [[Morgan Kinsano]] aboard {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} are organised as part of the "[[Firestorm Battle Group]]", consisting of numerous vehicles alongside regular ODST and Marine personnel.{{Ref/Reuse|kinsano}} Individual Hellbringer teams consist of two individuals deployed in the field. The Firestorm Battle Group has two scout teams, [[Scout Team Nawal|Nawal]] and [[Scout Team Wajikol|Wajikol]].{{Ref/Reuse|FS}} ''Spirit of Fire'' also makes use of [[Veteran Hellbringers]], who are fitted with more advanced weaponry.

==Equipment==
[[File:HW2 - Hellbringer.png|thumb|250px|A Hellbringer with an M7057]]
{{Quote|Flamethrower comin' in hot.|A Hellbringer aboard ''Spirit of Fire''{{Ref/Reuse|hw}}}}
===Armor===
Hellbringers wear a flame-retardant [[powered exoskeleton]] with an enclosed helmet that offers a wide field of view.{{Ref/YouTube|A04ZmY2UHgU|jungle_penguins|Halo Wars 2: UNSC Hellbringer All Quotes|Time=39|Quote=I feel like a tank in this thing! Does your exo chafe? Mine chafes.|Quotee=Hellbringer ambient dialogue|Detail=0:39}} Flamethrower fuel is stored in a cylindrical tank attached to the Hellbringers' backs.{{Ref/Reuse|plhellbringers}} Several design features of the Hellbringer armor were incorporated into the helmet of [[TORCHBEARER-class Mjolnir]], developed by [[Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme]].{{Ref/Game|Id=HI|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=Torchbearer - Helmet Description|Quote=TORCHBEARER adapts materials and design features from Hellbringer armor, with improvements only possible with GEN3 Mjolnir architecture.}}

===Weaponry===
Hellbringers are qualified to maintain, operate, and deploy a number of specialist weapon systems in the UNSC arsenal. This includes a range of incendiary, thermobaric, energetic, chemical, and biological weapons that most UNSC personnel are not even aware of.{{Ref/Game|Id=plcryotroopers|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Cryo Troopers}} Although the [[United Nations Space Command]] has adopted thermobaric munitions for deploying most incendiary weaponry, Hellbringers most often operate with [[flamethrower]]s. These flamethrowers are capable of doing damage to close-range targets in a wide area.{{Ref/Reuse|plhellbringers}} 

During the first years of the [[Human-Covenant War]], Hellbringers were often armed with the [[M6634 flamethrower]], a variant of the [[NA4 flamethrower]] that supports a wide variety of fuel mixtures for use in various atmospheric and gravitic conditions.{{Ref/Reuse|HWCS}} The M6634 may be outfitted with an underslung [[M301 grenade launcher|M301 40mm grenade launcher]] which is often used to fire [[flashbang grenade]]s; these grenades are used to incapacitate hostiles while the Marines move closer to engage.{{Ref/Reuse|hw}} By [[2559]], Hellbringers aboard {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} utilized [[M7057 flamethrower]]s,{{Ref/Reuse|hw2}} another, more modern variant of the NA4 flamethrower.{{Ref/Reuse|evg}} These flamethrowers can be upgraded with dispersion nozzles that increase damage and size of the flame sheets.{{Ref/Reuse|plhellbringers}}

During her long years alone aboard ''Spirit of Fire'', Serina created theoretical designs for [[cryonic]] weaponry using the M7057 flamethrower as a base; while not fielded or even tested, it would be the Hellbringers that use them.{{Ref/Reuse|plcryotroopers}}

===Vehicles===
[[File:HW2-FlameWarthog.png|thumb|250px|The M12F Flame Hog.]]
The Hellbringers maintain a dedicated fleet of specialised vehicles, generally fitted with incendiary weapons. These include the [[M12F Flame Warthog|M12F Flame]] refit of the venerable [[Warthog]] Force Application Vehicle, fitted with either a [[mounted flamethrower]] or an [[incendiary grenade launcher]]. They also make use of a number of more standardised vehicles including [[AV-14 Hornet]]s and [[M808S Scorpion]] tanks.{{Ref/Novel|Id=FS|Halo: Fireside}}

Several [[Cyclops]] variants are also in Hellbringer inventory. These include the [[Incinerator Cyclops|Incinerator]] variant of the [[HRUNTING Mark III (S) Cyclops]], which swaps the standard anti-tank weapon for an arm-mounted flamethrower, and a a unique [[Kinsano's Cyclops|custom exoskeleton]] also based on the Mark III (S) used by Morgan Kinsano. Kinsano's cyclops is fitted with two M7057 Flamethrowers, one on either arm.{{Ref/Reuse|kinsano}}

For orbital drops, Hellbringers can make use of [[drop pod]]s. In the case of ''Spirit of Fire''{{'}}s teams, they also make use of [[UNSC escape pod|escape pods]].{{Ref/Game|HW2|Helldrop leader ability}}

==Gameplay==
===''Halo Wars''===
Hellbringers, identified simply as "Flamethrowers", are a playable unit in ''[[Halo Wars]]'' that can be built from a [[UNSC Barracks|Barracks]] for {{HWResources|100}} and {{HWPop|1}}. Trained cheaply and quickly, Hellbringers are the UNSC's best anti-infantry unit. However, they perform poorly against armored vehicles and have no defense against air units. They need to get close to targets to engage them and thus can be easily dispatched by long-ranged units like [[Kig-Yar|Jackals]] equipped with [[Beam Rifle (gameplay)|beam rifles]]. Hellbringers have the following upgrades:
*'''Flash Bang''': Unlocks the Hellbringers' special ability to stun enemy infantry with flashbang grenades. Costs {{HWResources|200}}.
*'''Napalm Adherent''': Allows the flame to stick to targets and continue to burn after the initial attack, causing continuous damage. Costs {{HWResources|400}}.
*'''Oxide Tank''': Raises the temperature of the flame, increasing damage against organic targets. Costs {{HWResources|700}}.

====Strategies====
A good strategy is to make Hellbringers ''en masse'' and then transport them into combat via [[D77 Pelican|Pelicans]]. This helps cut their casualties when traveling, as they cannot defend themselves from long range. As a defensive strategy, many players lock their bases and train a large number of Hellbringers. If the enemy attacks with vehicles or aerial units, the Hellbringers cannot be harmed until released from the base. A good offensive strategy is to train the Hellbringers, as well as some [[M41 rocket launcher|RPG]]-upgraded Marines or [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers|ODSTs]] to protect them at range. Hellbringers are very useful against the [[Flood]], though doing so is a major liability: They become infected more quickly than ordinary Marines and, when infected, become Infected Flamethrowers. These units can be exceedingly dangerous to infantry and can kill [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartans]] in seconds. The [[Ripa 'Moramee|Arbiter]] and the [[Avitus|Brute Chieftain]] are highly vulnerable to swarms of Hellbringers.

===''Halo Wars 2''===
====Hellbringers====
*'''Info:''' Anti-Infantry, Effective against infantry, Strong rush unit, Good against buildings, Cannot attack air
*'''Tier:''' 0
*'''Cost:''' {{HW2Pop|3}}, {{HW2Supplies|80}}, {{HW2Power|40}}
'''Hellbringer upgrade: Dispersion Nozzles'''
*'''Info:''' Weapon upgrade, Sets ground on fire
*'''Tier: 2'''
*'''Cost:''' {{HW2Supplies|0}}, {{HW2Power|600}}
Hellbringers can be built by all UNSC leaders besides Serina at the [[UNSC Barracks|Barracks]]. While they are effective against infantry and structures they do poorly against vehicles and cannot attack aircraft. In [[Blitz]], Hellbringers cost {{HW2BlitzEnergy|20}} energy, while Wild Hellbringers cost {{HW2BlitzEnergy|40}} energy.
=====Phoenix log=====
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====Cryo Troopers====
*'''Info:''' Anti-Infantry, Good against infantry, Cryo Troopers chill enemies, slowing them down
*'''Tier:''' 0
*'''Cost:''' {{HW2Pop|3}}, {{HW2Supplies|80}}, {{HW2Power|40}}
'''Cryo Trooper upgrade: Heavy Cryosprayer'''
*'''Info:''' Weapon upgrade, Increases the range, damage, and area-of-effect of the Cryo Troopers' weapons
*'''Tier: 2'''
*'''Cost:''' {{HW2Supplies|0}}, {{HW2Power|400}}
Cryo Troopers are infantry units exclusive to Serina that can be built at the Barracks. Like the normal Hellbringers they are effective against infantry and structures, but do poorly against vehicles and cannot attack aircraft. Unlike Hellbringers they will come equipped with [[energy shielding]] after the player has unlocked the ''Cryotech Advances'' leader ability. While they are able to chill and freeze enemies they do not do as much damage as normal Hellbringers. In Blitz Cryo Troopers cost {{HW2BlitzEnergy|40}} energy and come equipped with energy shielding.
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==Trivia==
During combat, Hellbringers occasionally yell ''"Need a light?"'', a line also spoken by the [[starcraft:Firebat|Terran Firebat]], a similar flamethrower-wielding Marine infantry unit from ''[[starcraft:Starcraft|StarCraft]]''.

==Gallery==
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===Illustrations===
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File:HW_Hellbringer_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art of a Hellbringer in ''[[Halo Wars]]''.
File:HW Hellbringer Concept 1 Alt.jpg|Additional variation of the previous concept.
File:HW_Hellbringer_Concept_2.jpg|Concept art of the UNSC flamethrower Marine.
File:XHW - unscunit.jpg|An early render of a Hellbringer from ''Halo Wars'', alongside an early Spartan design.
File:HW2-VeterenHellbringers.jpg|Blitz card of Hellbringers fighting Banished Jiralhanae.
File:HW2-FlameWarthog.png|Blitz card of a Hellbringer gunning on a [[M12F Flame Warthog]].
File:HW2-ODSH.jpg|Blitz card of Hellbringers departing a [[SOEIV]].
</gallery>

===Screenshots===
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File:Hellbringer_render.jpg|Multiple views of the Hellbringer.
File:HWunit Hellbringers.png|The in-game Hellbringer model.
File:Flame_render.jpg|Hellbringers in combat.
File:HW-HellbringervsMarine.png|Hellbringers in comparison to normal Marines.
File:HW floodhellbringers.jpg|Hellbringers transformed into combat forms by the Flood.
File:Hellbringer.jpg|An unreleased Hellbringer action figure.
File:HW2B_Hellbringers.png|Hellbringers in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta]]''.
File:HW2-Fire.jpg|Hellbringers fighting Banished Unggoy in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2-HellbringersvsGrunts.png|Hellbringers fighting a Grunt squad on Installation 00.
File:HW2-Kinsanocharge.png|Hellbringers attacking a Banished [[Banished outpost]] with Flame Warthogs and Morgan Kinsano.
File:HW2-cryo troops.jpg|Blitz card of Cryo Troopers.
File:HW2-Cryotroopers.png|An army of Cryo Troopers in multiplayer.
File:HW2-Frozen.png|Cryo Troopers freezing [[M808S Scorpion]]s.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Wars]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Saturn Devouring His Son]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireside]]''
*''[[Halo: Ascension on Atropos]]''

==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}

[[Category:UNSC Marine Corps units]]
[[Category:UNSC combat occupations]]