Napalm grenade
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The napalm grenade is a type of incendiary grenade used by the United Nations Space Command.[1][2]
Overview
Historically, Napalm is a mixture of chemicals which, when mixed with gasoline and compressed, makes a sticky incendiary gel. Developed by the U.S. in World War II by a team of Harvard chemists led by Louis Fieser, its name is a combination of its original ingredient's names; aluminium salts of naphthenic and palmitic acids. The name has since evolved from just the gasoline and Napalm gel, to mean any substance that causes intense fires upon ignition.
Usage
In August 2552, napalm grenades were used by Colonel James Ackerson in testing the MJOLNIR Mark V armor on Reach, hidden amongst the Pillars of Loki and used in conjunction with sonic grenades.[3] They were later used by UNSC forces during the Battle of Draetheus V[1] and Battle of Installation 03.[2]
In-game information
Halo: Spartan Assault and Spartan Strike
Napalm grenades appear in both Spartan games as a weapon useable by the player. They are impact-detonated grenades that spread fire near their detonation point, damaging enemies who come near them.
List of appearances
- Halo: The Fall of Reach (First appearance)
- Halo: Spartan Assault
- Halo: Spartan Strike
Sources
- ^ a b Halo: Spartan Assault, Napalm Grenade in-game weapon
- ^ a b Halo: Spartan Strike, Napalm Grenade in-game weapon
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, chapter 27
See also
- Orgudam Workshop firebomb - a similar weapon developed by the Jiralhanae
- Thermite grenade - another incendiary grenade used by the UNSC
