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Smoke-producing flares are used for a variety and diversity of reasons by the [[UNSC]]. Different reasons appear to have different colors of smoke attached to them. There are a variety of smoke-producing items, few of which have been observed being in use by the UNSC. | Smoke-producing flares are used for a variety and diversity of reasons by the [[UNSC]]. Different reasons appear to have different colors of smoke attached to them. There are a variety of smoke-producing items, few of which have been observed being in use by the UNSC. | ||
*'''[[Signal flare]]:''' used to alert allies of a friendly position. They utilize thick, green or white smoke. | *'''[[Signal flare]]:''' used to alert allies of a friendly position. They utilize thick, green or white smoke.{{Ref/Level|H3|Sierra 117}}{{Ref/Level|H3ODST|Mombasa Streets}}{{Ref/Level|HW|Anders' Signal}} | ||
*'''Smoke canister:''' These are used to signal for pickup after a mission, or a request for an [[equipment]] drop, or even a need for emergency evacuation. They create thick, blue or red smoke. These are also referred to as "smoke grenades. | *'''Smoke canister:''' These are used to signal for pickup after a mission, or a request for an [[equipment]] drop, or even a need for emergency evacuation. They create thick, blue or red smoke.{{Ref/Level|Id=exodus|HR|Exodus}}{{Ref/Level|HR|New Alexandria}} These are also referred to as "smoke grenades". | ||
**A type of training smoke grenade was commonly carried by [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] during the [[Fall of Reach]] and the [[Battle of Mombasa]] in [[2552]].{{Ref/Reuse|exodus}}{{Ref/Generic|Id=cosplay|[[:File:H3ODST Cosplay Guide.pdf|The Rookie Cosplay Guide]]|page 54}}{{Ref/Game|H3ODST|[[Rookie]] in-game model}}{{Ref/Game|H3ODST|[[Dutch]] in-game model}}{{Ref/Level|HR|The Package}} Three of these grenades are typically attached to the [[ODST armor]]'s belt with attachment connectors on the lid.{{Ref/Reuse|cosplay}} | |||
==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
In ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', the serial number M45A771B is printed on the canister; the same serial number is printed on the [[40mm grenade]] (albeit mirrored) and the [[MA37 assault rifle]], it is likely the three share the same decal sheet. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HTMCC-H3ODST BlueCanisters.png|Smoke canister on an ODST's utility belt in ''Halo 3: ODST''. | File:HTMCC-H3ODST BlueCanisters.png|Smoke canister on an ODST's utility belt in ''Halo 3: ODST''. | ||
File:HINF E3SmokeGrenade.png|A marine holding a smoke canister in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'''s [[Halo Infinite announcement trailer|announcement trailer]]. | File:HINF E3SmokeGrenade.png|A marine holding a smoke canister in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'''s [[Halo Infinite announcement trailer|announcement trailer]].{{Ref/YouTube|PTreFoLAufw|HALO|The Making of the Halo Infinite Announce Trailer|D=5|M=12|Y=2023}} | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||