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The [[Covenant]] '''Plasma Grenade''' is similar to the [[UNSC]] [[Frag Grenade|hand grenade]] in that it is a thrown anti-infantry and anti-vehicle weapon. | The [[Covenant]] '''Plasma Grenade''' is similar to the [[UNSC]] [[Frag Grenade|hand grenade]] in that it is a thrown anti-infantry and anti-vehicle weapon. | ||
==Function== | |||
[[Image:Eat My Plasma Grenade.jpg|left|thumb|250px|A [[Spartan-II|spartan]] primes a Plasma Grenade.]] | [[Image:Eat My Plasma Grenade.jpg|left|thumb|250px|A [[Spartan-II|spartan]] primes a Plasma Grenade.]] | ||
The '''Plasma Grenade''' sticks to targets and is impossible to release. It has some kind of internal mechanism that allows it to distinguish between targets and inanimate objects. For example, it will stick to a soldier or vehicle, but not a tree or wall. It has a three-second fuse that is activated after it sticks to a target or otherwise comes to rest. In the most recent update in Halo 2, the Plasma Grenade has an instant kill effect if it goes off at the base of the target's feet (Does not have to be stuck) possibly because [[Plasma]] has the ability to melt through metal and would thus cause lethal damage even to a Spartan in [[MJOLNIR]] armor. | The '''Plasma Grenade''' sticks to targets and is impossible to release. It has some kind of internal mechanism that allows it to distinguish between targets and inanimate objects. For example, it will stick to a soldier or vehicle, but not a tree or wall. It has a three-second fuse that is activated after it sticks to a target or otherwise comes to rest. In the most recent update in Halo 2, the Plasma Grenade has an instant kill effect if it goes off at the base of the target's feet (Does not have to be stuck) possibly because [[Plasma]] has the ability to melt through metal and would thus cause lethal damage even to a Spartan in [[MJOLNIR]] armor. | ||
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==Theories== | ==Theories== | ||
The plasma grenade may stick by producing in a thin layer of plasma which, when in contact with a target, fuses to the target. The reason the plasma grenade sticks to vehicles and characters may be due to an ability to sense heat. Since a "dead" wall doesn't emit heat, characters and the heat from vehicles engines causes it to stick. | The plasma grenade may stick by producing in a thin layer of plasma which, when in contact with a target, fuses to the target. The reason the plasma grenade sticks to vehicles and characters may be due to an ability to sense heat. Since a "dead" wall doesn't emit heat, characters and the heat from vehicles engines causes it to stick. | ||
[[Image:Nade_stuck_h3.JPG|right|thumb| | [[Image:Nade_stuck_h3.JPG|right|thumb|200px| A plasma grenade explosion as seen in the [[Halo 3 Beta]].]] | ||
Alternatively the reason a Plasma grenade sticks may also be due to the build up of electrostatic charge as the grenade is thrown through the air. The built up of static will cause the grenade to stick to ungrounded targets such as vehicles and people, but not grounded objects like trees, buildings, or the thrower (while grenade is still in hand). | Alternatively the reason a Plasma grenade sticks may also be due to the build up of electrostatic charge as the grenade is thrown through the air. The built up of static will cause the grenade to stick to ungrounded targets such as vehicles and people, but not grounded objects like trees, buildings, or the thrower (while grenade is still in hand). | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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*If you stick a charging [[Hunter]] with plasma grenade the Hunter will instantly turn around, exposing its back, when the grenade explodes. | *If you stick a charging [[Hunter]] with plasma grenade the Hunter will instantly turn around, exposing its back, when the grenade explodes. | ||
[[Image:Picture_13.png|left|thumb|150px|[[Sergeant Johnson]] panics after being stuck with a Plasma Grenade.]] | [[Image:Picture_13.png|left|thumb|150px|[[Sergeant Johnson]] panics after being stuck with a Plasma Grenade.]] | ||
*after you shoot a charged plasma shot from a [[plasma pistol]], when cooling tap the grenade button twice and you will throw two plasma grenades at once. | |||
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[[Category:The Covenant]] | [[Category:The Covenant]] | ||
[[Category:Covenant Weapons]] | [[Category:Covenant Weapons]] | ||