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The '''Z-040 Attenuation Field Generator/Localized'''<ref name="bulletin92612">[http://blogs.halo.xbox.com/Headlines/post/2012/09/26/The-Halo-Bulletin-92612-.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 9.26.12'']</ref>, also known as the '''Pulse grenade''', is a thrown Forerunner weapon that functions similarly to traditional grenades. | The '''Z-040 Attenuation Field Generator/Localized'''<ref name="bulletin92612">[http://blogs.halo.xbox.com/Headlines/post/2012/09/26/The-Halo-Bulletin-92612-.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 9.26.12'']</ref>, also known as the '''Pulse grenade''', is a thrown Forerunner weapon that functions similarly to traditional grenades. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
When inert, the Pulse Grenade is a star-shaped device with six pyramidal projections and glowing yellow highlights. When thrown, its yellow patches invert into orange-glowing spikes, and it creates an area of effect that damages shields and health. It is designed to clear enemies from cover. <ref name="bulletin92612"/> Upon being thrown, it forcefully detonates and forms a hazardous ionization sphere which eventually collapses, destroying nearby targets.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1rdfWjD5zU '''YouTube:''' ''Halo 4 Exile PAX 2012 CTF Gameplay!'']</ref> Its operation is similar in function to the [[Power drain]] equipment of Halo 3. <ref name="bulletin92612"/> | The Pulse grenade was used by Forerunners to cauterize Flood strongholds composed of resilient [[Flood Super Cell]] accretions which quickly develop into a [[Gravemind]].<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 102''</ref> When inert, the Pulse Grenade is a star-shaped device with six pyramidal projections and glowing yellow highlights. When thrown, its yellow patches invert into orange-glowing spikes, and it creates an area of effect that damages shields and health. It is designed to clear enemies from cover. <ref name="bulletin92612"/> Upon being thrown, it forcefully detonates and forms a hazardous ionization sphere which eventually collapses, destroying nearby targets.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1rdfWjD5zU '''YouTube:''' ''Halo 4 Exile PAX 2012 CTF Gameplay!'']</ref> Its operation is similar in function to the [[Power drain]] equipment of Halo 3. <ref name="bulletin92612"/> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Template:Weapon Infobox The Z-040 Attenuation Field Generator/Localized[1], also known as the Pulse grenade, is a thrown Forerunner weapon that functions similarly to traditional grenades.
Overview
The Pulse grenade was used by Forerunners to cauterize Flood strongholds composed of resilient Flood Super Cell accretions which quickly develop into a Gravemind.[2] When inert, the Pulse Grenade is a star-shaped device with six pyramidal projections and glowing yellow highlights. When thrown, its yellow patches invert into orange-glowing spikes, and it creates an area of effect that damages shields and health. It is designed to clear enemies from cover. [1] Upon being thrown, it forcefully detonates and forms a hazardous ionization sphere which eventually collapses, destroying nearby targets.[3] Its operation is similar in function to the Power drain equipment of Halo 3. [1]
Gallery
Concept art of the Z-040 Pulse Grenade.
A pair of Pulse Grenades in Halo 4.
A Pulse Grenade's detonation field.
An active Pulse Grenade in a Halo 4 multiplayer match.
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List of appearances
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
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