MX-8 explosive

"These should do the trick."

- John-117 suggests using MX-8 and a Covenant plasma grenade to create a powerful explosion.

MX-8 is a form of explosive used in mining operations.

Overview
MX-8 explosives have been known to be produced to resemble the shape and size of a brick. MX-8 was used at the mining settlement known as Black Reef on the Outer Colony, Alpha Corvi II. On December 3, 2525, the Spartan-II John-117 combined a brick of MX-8 with a Covenant in order to blast through three meters of rock so he and two other Spartans could rescue the fourth member of their team on the other side.

List of appearances

 * Halo: Collateral Damage