Hydra

The Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Gyroc Launcher, colloquially nicknamed the Hydra, is a series of handheld missile launchers developed by Chalybs Defense Solutions for use by the military forces of the United Nations Space Command.

Design details
Hydras are multiple-rocket launchers designed to fire 9X-G high explosive, airbursting (HEAB) gyroscopically-stabilised rockets. They are infantry-portable and held akin to a rifle. The fore of the weapon contains a revolving cylinder typically holding six rockets which can be semi-automatically fired in rapid succession. The Hydra's most unique feature is its lock-on. The weapons' targeting and detection suite is capable of locking onto enemy infantry and vehicles, with the rockets fired self-guiding onto these targets.

History
Hydras are relatively recent additions into the UNSC arsenal. As of 2558, the MLRS-1 Hydra had only been issued to operatives of the Spartan Operations division and had yet to see widespread usage among the regular military.

Variants
There are two major production lines of the Hydra in service - the MLRS-1 and MLRS-2. Each line has its own sub-variants.

MLRS-1 Hydra
The MLRS-1 Hydra was employed by UNSC forces during the early stages of the Created conflict.
 * Typhon: a specialised upgrade in Watershed Division prototyping, with higher damage and more effective recoil compensation.
 * Echidna: a specialised upgrade in Watershed Division prototyping, firing non-nuclear electromagnetic pulse missiles.

MLRS-2 Hydra
The MLRS-2 Hydra is employed by UNSC forces operating on Installation 07.
 * Pursuit Hydra: a variant of the MLRS-2 firing rockets with a higher velocity and lower targeting time.