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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==
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"/>
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 box-like device with eight 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"/>
 
==Trivia==
In the ''[[Halo 4: Official Game Guide]]'' it is mistakenly portrayed as a star-shaped device with six spikes. In the ''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', it is shown to be a more box-like device with eight spikes. This is presumably an oversight by 343 Industries.<ref>'''[[Halo 4: Official Game Guide]]''' (Collector's Edition), page 47</ref>


==Gallery==
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File:H4-Concept-PulseGrenade.jpg|Concept art of the Z-040 Pulse Grenade.
File:H4-Concept-PulseGrenade.jpg|Concept art of the Z-040 Pulse Grenade.
File:H4-Z040-PulseGrenade-Side.png|The six-sided star-shaped Pulse Grenade.
File:H4-Z040PulseGrenade.png|A pair of Pulse Grenades in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-Z040PulseGrenade.png|A pair of Pulse Grenades in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-MP-PulseGrenade-Detonation.jpg|A Pulse Grenade's detonation field.
File:H4-MP-PulseGrenade-Detonation.jpg|A Pulse Grenade's ionization field.
File:H4-MP-PulseGrenade-Detonation01.jpg|An active Pulse Grenade in a ''Halo 4'' multiplayer match.
File:H4-MP-PulseGrenade-Detonation01.jpg|An active Pulse Grenade in a ''Halo 4'' multiplayer match.
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Revision as of 22:28, September 22, 2013

Template:New Content 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 box-like device with eight 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]

Trivia

In the Halo 4: Official Game Guide it is mistakenly portrayed as a star-shaped device with six spikes. In the Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, it is shown to be a more box-like device with eight spikes. This is presumably an oversight by 343 Industries.[4]

Gallery

List of appearances

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