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{{Weapon infobox | |||
|image=[[File:Radar Jammer Unarmed.png|200px]] | |||
|name=Radar jammer | |||
|manufacturer=[[Covenant]] [[Jiralhanae]] | |||
|type=[[Equipment]] | |||
|weight={{Convert|20.5|lb|kg|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc09|Enc09|Page=343}} | |||
|capacity= | |||
|feed-title=Duration | |||
|feed=Single use (30 seconds){{Ref/Game|Id=H3|H3|Radar Jammer in-game equipment}} | |||
|service=[[Human-Covenant War]] <br> [[Great Schism]] | |||
|affiliation=Covenant | |||
}} | |||
The '''radar jammer''' is an [[equipment]] item developed and used by the [[Covenant]].{{Ref/Book|EVG|Page=47}} It has acquired a number of colloquial nicknames among [[human]] personnel including the "'''Jammer'''" and "'''Scrambler'''".{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}} | |||
== | ==Overview== | ||
< | ===Design details=== | ||
The radar jammer is fairly simple in operation; it is designed to trick enemy [[motion tracker]]s by emitting false-positive radio waves. These waves are picked up by sensors as phantom pings, which can be used to disguise the movement of stealth troops.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}} The radar jammer is similar in overall appearance to the [[power drain]] and [[flare]], except for a red glow instead of a blue or yellow one - with the [[Jiralhanae]] having derived the flare's design from the technology in the radar jammer and power drain.{{Ref/Book|Enc09|Page=341}} | |||
The radar jammer lasts only 30 seconds before it self-destructs.{{Ref/Reuse|H3}} | |||
A functionality similar to the radar jammer is applied during use of [[active camouflage]] [[armor abilities]] such as the [[Type-3 active camouflage]] module. This effect applies to both enemies and the operator.{{Ref/Game|HR|Active Camouflage in-game armor ability}} | |||
===Usage=== | |||
Radar jammers are commonly used by [[Jiralhanae Stalker]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|H3}} | |||
==In-game information== | |||
===''Halo 3''=== | |||
The radar jammer appears as a piece of [[equipment]] in ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''. In ''Halo 3'', it is useable by both the player and Brute Stalker enemies in the campaign, while in ''ODST'' it can only be used by AI enemies. When activated, the jammer scrambles nearby players' [[motion tracker]]s by creating a multitude of false dots on the radar of everyone within range. While it can create chaos for enemies, it also has the same effect on teammates. In [[campaign]] mode, it is uncommon for one to be dropped by [[Jiralhanae|Brutes]], but is often used by [[Jiralhanae Stalker|Brute Stalkers]] to make them even harder to be found. It is no longer available in [[matchmaking]] as it, along with the [[flare]], had physics properties that allowed players to exploit the game unfairly. | |||
While under the effect of the radar jammer, it is possible to distinguish between the 'false enemies' and the real enemies that are displayed on your radar. The dots on the radar generated by the jammer almost never stop moving, whereas real enemies tend to move more carefully and stop at points. The fake blips also seem to move faster and more "fluidly" than a real player. An activated radar jammer can be destroyed by [[weapon]]s fire. | |||
==Trivia== | |||
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*When the player deploys a radar jammer in campaign mode, [[Brutes]] will sometimes become confused and look around distractedly. This clearly suggests that Brutes have some form of radar system similar to that of an [[Sangheili|Elite]] and [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]]. | |||
*The radar jammer can be helpful in performing the [[Radar Jumping Glitch]], which makes you appear to be double jumping. It is more effective than the infamous grenade jump. | |||
*[[Nathan Fillion]], a voice actor in ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', is known to insist via Xbox Live that he invented the radar jammer when people inquire about his [[Bungie Armor]].{{Ref/Site|URL=http://downloads.bungie.net/podcasts/Bungie_Podcast_70709.mp3|Site=Bungie Podcast|Page=The Bungie Day Podcast; hosted by Luke Smith, Brian Jarrard, Eric Osborne, Martin O'Donnell, Joseph Staten along with Nathan Fillion|D=25|M=06|Y=2012}} | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:H3-ActiveRadarJammer.png|The radar jammer when activated in ''Halo 3''. | |||
File:Radar Jammer.png|A view through a [[SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle|sniper rifle]]'s scope reveals that [[Jiralhanae Jumper]]s also carry radar jammers. | |||
File:Radarjammerhud.svg|The radar jammer HUD icon. | |||
File:Radar Jammer in Action.jpg|A radar jammer extends its sides and glows brightly when activated. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==List of appearances== | |||
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{1st}} | |||
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | |||
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