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{{Weapon infobox | {{Weapon infobox | ||
|name=M80 Multiple Rocket Launch System | |name=M80 Multiple Rocket Launch System | ||
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]] | |image=[[File:H5G - M80 rocket turret.png|300px]]<br>An M80B model, consisting of twin rocket pods mounted onto a portable turret stand. | ||
| | |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/missile-launcher|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Missile Launcher|D=23|M=01|Y=2016}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22p180|Enc22|Page=180}} | ||
|type= | |series= | ||
|cost= | |type=[[Missile]] launcher | ||
|length= | |cost= | ||
|variant=M80B MLRS{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p180}} | |||
|service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | |||
|length={{Convert|81.5|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p180}} | |||
|width= | |width= | ||
|height= | |height= | ||
|ammotype= | |weight= | ||
|ammotype=[[M5100 missile|M5100 40mm low trajectory missile (LTM)]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p180}} | |||
|capacity=3 missiles per-pod{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p180}} | |||
|feed= | |feed= | ||
|operation= | |operation=Salvo fire (3 tubes){{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p180}} | ||
| | |rate= | ||
|rate= | |||
|velocity= | |velocity= | ||
|optics=None; [[Smart-linking|smart-link]]-compatible{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p180}} | |||
|range= | |range= | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Quote|Multirole missile launcher.|[[List of REQ cards|REQ card]] description.{{Ref/Game|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=Rocket Pod Turret|Quote=Multirole missile launcher.}}}} | |||
The '''M80 Multiple Launch Rocket System''' ('''M80 MLRS'''), known simply as the '''Rocket pod turret''' is a portable turret in use by the [[United Nations Space Command]] armed forces after the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p180}} | |||
==Overview== | |||
===Design details=== | |||
The M80 consists of a tripodal launcher, in which three rocket tubes are oriented around the launcher's central axis. The weapon assembly is formed of three main modules - a central fire control system with an integrated sensor package, and two of the aforementioned detachable launcher pods. Each of the individual rocket cells features an internal reloading mechanism and anti-blast safety features to mitigate injury to the user in the event of damage to the rockets contained within.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | |||
The | The M80 is relatively light and self-contained, and is compatible to be fitted on any vehicle or structure compatible with its [[Human-Covenant War|war-era]] predecessor, the [[M79 rocket launcher|M79 MLRS]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} They may be deployed as a turret mounting on the back of an [[M12R Rocket Warthog]] (or other vehicle), or deployed atop a standalone tripod for site defence. If necessary, the individual pods can be taken off of their stand and wielded by a [[Spartan]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H5G|H5G|Rocket Pod Turret in-game weapon}} | ||
== | ===Ammunition=== | ||
Unlike the 65mm [[Argent V missile]]s employed by the M80's predecessor, the M79, the M80 fires 40mm [[M5100 missile|M5100 low trajectory missiles]] (LTMs). Each rocket cell can stock one missile, with the launcher able to fire salvos of three missiles at ground or air targets.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p180}} The M5100s are not the only munition fired from the launcher, with a number of other variable munitions also used.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | |||
==Variants== | ===Variants=== | ||
*'''M80B | *'''M80''' - standard model fitted onto the [[M12R Rocket Warthog]] as a turret option.{{Ref/Book|Halo 5: Guardians Official Game Guide|Page=271}}{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=137}} | ||
*'''M80B''' - initially deployed exclusively to elite [[Unified Ground Command]] (UNICOM) units assigned to [[Earth]], the M80B integrates additional [[smart-link]] functionality and datalinks, including the latest specialized protocols used by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] and [[NAVSPECWAR]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | |||
*'''[[ONI missile launcher|ONI Rocket Pod Turret]]''': A variant used by the Office of Naval Intelligence. This variant can lock on to vehicles and aircraft. It also fires 6 rockets at once, though now it only has 4 shots.{{Ref/Game|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=ONI Rocket Pod Turret|Quote=When It's time to go loud, ONI accepts no substitutes. Fires missiles with both surface to air and surface to surface engagement profiles.}}{{Ref/Game|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=ONI Rocket Warthog|Quote=ONI Rocket Warthogs use multi-role missiles that can lock on to both ground and air targets. Advanced Rocket Warthog with heavy armor and upgraded missile launcher pods.}} | |||
*'''Vespin rocket pod''': A variant with faster rockets and reload.{{Ref/Game|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=Vespin Rocket Warthog|Quote=UNSC forces allied with the Arbiter have access to his artisan-armorers and technologies unearthed from Sanghelios' past. Improved Warthog with high-acceleration rockets and faster reload time.}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-driving-force|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Driving Force|D=28|M=03|Y=2017}} | |||
==Operational history== | |||
M80 MLRS' were introduced to replace the aging [[M79 rocket launcher|M79 MLRS]] systems of the [[Human-Covenant War]]. As of [[2558]], the M80B model had entered service with several distinct upgrades over the standard M80. They were initially fielded exclusively to elite UNICOM military units stationed on Earth, though have slowly begun to replace the M79 in wider usage.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p180}} Thanks to political corruption, even corporate entities such as the [[Liang-Dortmund Corporation]] were able to begin fielding M80-equipped Rocket Warthogs under the pretense of security measures against threats on [[Outer Colonies|the frontier]].{{Ref/Game|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=Corp Rocket Warthog|Quote=A few credits in the right hands and even a missile platform can be ruled to have a legitimate use by corporate entities. Rugged Rocket Warthog with extra armor.}} | |||
In [[2558#October|October]] of that year, they were fielded by forces of the UNSC during the [[Cortana Event]] - the beginning of the [[Created uprising]].{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} As of [[2560]], they are among the most common of MLRS systems in use in the UNSC, and have yet to fully supplant the M79s.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p180}} | |||
== | ==In-game information== | ||
Carrying the turret decreases the player's speed and maneuverability. | ===''Halo 5: Guardians''=== | ||
{{Expand-section}} | |||
Carrying the turret decreases the player's speed and maneuverability. When ripped off its stand, it has an ammo capacity of 24 rockets. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}} | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H5G - M80 rocket pod.png|Render of the detached M80B rocket pod turret in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | File:H5G - M80 rocket pod.png|Render of the detached M80B rocket pod turret in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | ||
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File:REQ Card - Rocket Pod Turret ONI.png|The ONI rocket pod turret. | File:REQ Card - Rocket Pod Turret ONI.png|The ONI rocket pod turret. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
{{UNSC ordnance}} | {{UNSC ordnance}} | ||
[[Category:Rocket launchers]] | [[Category:Rocket launchers]] | ||
[[Category:UNSC ground weapons]] | [[Category:UNSC ground weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Artillery]] | [[Category:Artillery]] | ||