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Some classes of [[United Nations Space Command]] [[UNSC starship|warships]] possess electronic countermeasure systems. The {{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}}'s countermeasures are capable of jamming an {{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}}'s communications for several minutes, as evidenced by the {{UNSCShip|Savannah}} disrupting the ''[[Ardent Prayer]]''{{'}}s communications during [[Operation: UPPER CUT]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', campaign level ''[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]''</ref> {{Class|Anlace|light frigate}}s have the option of being equipped with electronic warfare modules, allowing them to mask a UNSC presence or inhibit communication between enemy ships.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P121|Enc22|Page=121}} When employed in pairs, two ''Anlace''-class frigates are capable of projecting a jamming blanket around an entire [[planet]], preventing communications within this zone.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P121}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR13|HSoR|Chapter=13}} | Some classes of [[United Nations Space Command]] [[UNSC starship|warships]] possess electronic countermeasure systems. The {{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}}'s countermeasures are capable of jamming an {{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}}'s communications for several minutes, as evidenced by the {{UNSCShip|Savannah}} disrupting the ''[[Ardent Prayer]]''{{'}}s communications during [[Operation: UPPER CUT]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', campaign level ''[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]''</ref> {{Class|Anlace|light frigate}}s have the option of being equipped with electronic warfare modules, allowing them to mask a UNSC presence or inhibit communication between enemy ships.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P121|Enc22|Page=121}} When employed in pairs, two ''Anlace''-class frigates are capable of projecting a jamming blanket around an entire [[planet]], preventing communications within this zone.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P121}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR13|HSoR|Chapter=13}} | ||
[[File:UNSC Aladdin - HQ.png|thumb|left|300px|The ''Sahara''-class heavy prowler, {{UNSCShip|Aladdin}} deactivates its active camouflage field.]] | |||
Given their widespread use in stealth [[wikipedia:Infiltration tactics|infiltration]]/[[wikipedia:Extraction (military)|exfiltration]], all classes of [[prowler]] notably feature electronic protection capabilities in the form of stealth technology, but many also include electronic attack and support technologies to directly assist in military actions and to gather intelligence.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P129|Enc22|Page=129}} Prowlers' hulls are often covered in a [[stealth ablative coating]] that make the vessel's profile virtually undetectable when targeted by [[radar]], though requires extensive maintenance.{{Ref/Novel|Id=GoO291|GoO|Page=291}} This coating is often paired with [[active camouflage]] technologies such as [[texture buffer]]s to make the vessels invisible to visual detection as well.{{Ref/Novel|Id=GOO32|GoO|Chapter=32}}{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet46}} The largest member of the prowler family—the {{Class|Point Blank|prowler}}—makes use of powerful jamming technology capable of blocking all outbound communications within a targeted area.{{Ref/Novel|Id=HSS7|HSS|Chapter=7}} The {{Class|Sahara|heavy prowler}} incorporates a large dish on its dorsal surface that contains both passive and active sensor systems for narrow-band signal manipulation. Additionally, the vessel features parallel passive phased-scanners for long-ranged threat detection.{{Ref/Book|Id=VIS|H4EVG|Page=190}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Mythos140|HM|Page=140}} Perhaps most interestingly, the ''Sahara''-class includes two [[XEV9-Matos nonlinear pulse cannon]]s capable of disabling enemy warships via [[Electromagnetic pulse|EMP]], one of the most direct methods of electronic attack.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P129}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=HGL9|Gla|Chapter=9}} The {{Class|Winter|prowler}} is particularly well-suited to electronic warfare with a full suite of cloaking technologies designed to reduce and distort their emissions and sensor profile. If detected, the ''Winter''-class's turrets even incorporate electronic warfare countermeasure dispensers that can launch projectiles such as heat sinks and deception jammers to confuse sensors or break target locks.{{Ref/Book|Id=Warfleet46|HWF|Page=46-47}} The {{Class|Chiroptera|subprowler}} incorporates advanced counter-intrusion software to protect against electronic attacks.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=259}} | Given their widespread use in stealth [[wikipedia:Infiltration tactics|infiltration]]/[[wikipedia:Extraction (military)|exfiltration]], all classes of [[prowler]] notably feature electronic protection capabilities in the form of stealth technology, but many also include electronic attack and support technologies to directly assist in military actions and to gather intelligence.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P129|Enc22|Page=129}} Prowlers' hulls are often covered in a [[stealth ablative coating]] that make the vessel's profile virtually undetectable when targeted by [[radar]], though requires extensive maintenance.{{Ref/Novel|Id=GoO291|GoO|Page=291}} This coating is often paired with [[active camouflage]] technologies such as [[texture buffer]]s to make the vessels invisible to visual detection as well.{{Ref/Novel|Id=GOO32|GoO|Chapter=32}}{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet46}} The largest member of the prowler family—the {{Class|Point Blank|prowler}}—makes use of powerful jamming technology capable of blocking all outbound communications within a targeted area.{{Ref/Novel|Id=HSS7|HSS|Chapter=7}} The {{Class|Sahara|heavy prowler}} incorporates a large dish on its dorsal surface that contains both passive and active sensor systems for narrow-band signal manipulation. Additionally, the vessel features parallel passive phased-scanners for long-ranged threat detection.{{Ref/Book|Id=VIS|H4EVG|Page=190}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Mythos140|HM|Page=140}} Perhaps most interestingly, the ''Sahara''-class includes two [[XEV9-Matos nonlinear pulse cannon]]s capable of disabling enemy warships via [[Electromagnetic pulse|EMP]], one of the most direct methods of electronic attack.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P129}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=HGL9|Gla|Chapter=9}} The {{Class|Winter|prowler}} is particularly well-suited to electronic warfare with a full suite of cloaking technologies designed to reduce and distort their emissions and sensor profile. If detected, the ''Winter''-class's turrets even incorporate electronic warfare countermeasure dispensers that can launch projectiles such as heat sinks and deception jammers to confuse sensors or break target locks.{{Ref/Book|Id=Warfleet46|HWF|Page=46-47}} The {{Class|Chiroptera|subprowler}} incorporates advanced counter-intrusion software to protect against electronic attacks.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=259}} | ||
Several classes of UNSC [[dropship]] incorporate electronic warfare technologies. These include the [[U81 Condor]], a variant of the [[D81-LRT Condor]] dropship that features an advanced electronic warfare suite and passive sensor array.{{Ref/Site|Id=Waypoint|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/d81-lrt-condor|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Condor|D=30|M=06|Y=2021}} The [[D77-TC Pelican]] includes several forms of electronic warfare technologies including wide-spectrum flares, microdrone decoys, rainbow laser blinders, RADAR/LIDAR sensors, directional jammers, and "hard chop" guillotines on data processing modules to minimize their susceptibility to cyber intrusion.{{Ref/Book|Id=Warfleet44|HWF|Page=44-45}} ''[[Bogof]]'', a [[Pelican]] dropship attached to the {{UNSCShip|Port Stanley}}, was upgraded by the [[Huragok]] [[Requires Adjustment]] with reactive camouflage and an electronic warfare technologies.{{Ref/Novel|Id=HMD|HMorDi}} While it does not feature the the stealth ablative coating or active camouflage technologies commonly featured on prowlers, the [[D102 Owl]] utilizes a nanoblack biopolymer coating for stealth functions.{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR2|HSoR|Chapter=2}} | Several classes of UNSC [[dropship]] incorporate electronic warfare technologies. These include the [[U81 Condor]], a variant of the [[D81-LRT Condor]] dropship that features an advanced electronic warfare suite and passive sensor array.{{Ref/Site|Id=Waypoint|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/d81-lrt-condor|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Condor|D=30|M=06|Y=2021}} The [[D77-TC Pelican]] includes several forms of electronic warfare technologies including wide-spectrum flares, microdrone decoys, rainbow laser blinders, RADAR/LIDAR sensors, directional jammers, and "hard chop" guillotines on data processing modules to minimize their susceptibility to cyber intrusion.{{Ref/Book|Id=Warfleet44|HWF|Page=44-45}} ''[[Bogof]]'', a [[Pelican]] dropship attached to the {{UNSCShip|Port Stanley}}, was upgraded by the [[Huragok]] [[Requires Adjustment]] with reactive camouflage and an electronic warfare technologies.{{Ref/Novel|Id=HMD|HMorDi}} While it does not feature the the stealth ablative coating or active camouflage technologies commonly featured on prowlers, the [[D102 Owl]] utilizes a nanoblack biopolymer coating for stealth functions.{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR2|HSoR|Chapter=2}} | ||
The UNSC also makes use of munitions which incorporate electronic warfare capabilities. UNSC missiles can be fitted with specialized warheads that conduct jamming and decoy functions to disrupt enemy countermeasures, therefore having the capability to function in both electronic attack and protection roles.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P115|Enc22|Page=115}} Professor [[Ellen Anders]] led a project to upgrade the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}'s [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]s that resulted in a specialized MAC round capable of emitting an EMP on impact, giving the weapon electronic attack potential.{{Ref/Level|HW2|The Cartographer}} | The UNSC also makes use of naval munitions which incorporate electronic warfare capabilities. UNSC missiles can be fitted with specialized warheads that conduct jamming and decoy functions to disrupt enemy countermeasures, therefore having the capability to function in both electronic attack and protection roles.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P115|Enc22|Page=115}} Professor [[Ellen Anders]] led a project to upgrade the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}'s [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]s that resulted in a specialized MAC round capable of emitting an EMP on impact, giving the weapon electronic attack potential.{{Ref/Level|HW2|The Cartographer}} | ||
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[[Covenant]] vessels such as the [[Covenant stealth ship]] possess | [[File:HWF_T&RSensorVane Cutaway.png|thumb|right|300px|A cutaway of the sensor vanes on the {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}, ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]''.]] | ||
[[Covenant]] vessels such as the [[Covenant stealth ship|an unidentified class]] of stealth vessel possess electronic countermeasures to counter the [[guidance lock]]s on [[Archer missile]]s. One of these vessels used these countermeasures to disrupt missiles fired by the {{UNSCShip|Iroquois}} during the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]]. This class also features active camouflage technologies to render the ship virtually invisible,<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''pages 195-196''</ref> a trait also shared by the Covenant [[intrusion corvette]]{{Ref/Novel|Id=HSS12|HSS|Chapter=12}} and {{Pattern|Akton|escort}}.{{Ref/Tabletop|Id=HFBADP|HFB|Detail=ADP-class escort in-game unit}} In the case of the intrusion corvette, it has been recorded that their stealth systems require consistent maintenance. If optimal maintenance practices are not met, the effectiveness of the intrusion corvette's stealth systems decreases dramatically.{{Ref/Novel|Id=HO5|Oblv|Chapter=5}} The {{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}} is equipped with a ''Ushab''-pattern stealth generator, utilizing powerful distortion screens and a multispectral hypersink that renders the ship practically invisible to both human and Covenant long-range passive sensors. The ''Ceudar'' pattern also notably features a high-tier [[auspex array]], utilizing the electromagnetic spectrum to examine [[slipstream space]] for approaching ships or probe vast distances in realspace to instantly map local planetary systems. These systems can also detect the subtle changes in planetary or ship atmospheres, which indicates the presence of [[Flood]] contamination.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P376|Enc22|Page=376}} Much larger ships, such as the {{Pattern|Varric|heavy cruiser}} ''[[Incorruptible]]'', also possess electronic countermeasures for countering enemy [[Plasma turret|plasma torpedoes]], as well as counter-countermeasures.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 193-194''</ref> Several classes of Covenant warships—such as the {{pattern|Hekar Taa|blockade runner}} and {{Pattern|Mutan Et|storm cutter}}—feature [[hyperscanner]]s,{{Ref/Book|Id=WF18|HWF|Page=18}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Season5intel|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/reckoning-intel|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=Halo Infinite|Page=Reckoning Intel|D=01|M=01|Y=2024|LocalArchive=Halo Infinite Story & Intel#Season 5}} another sensor system adopted from the Forerunnners. Hyperscanners provide extremely-detailed information on any object in range, including internal scans and structural composition. The sheer volume of data available generally overwhelm biological Covenant crews, and as a result their workstations typically filter anything not of immediate tactical significance.{{Ref/Reuse|WF18}} Several classes of warships—particularly [[Covenant cruiser|cruiser]]s—prominently feature external protrusions called [[sensor vane]]s, which either contain some or all of the ship's sensor equipment, or otherwise assist in their function.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFCalm|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/calm-in-the-storm|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Calm in the Storm|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/calm-in-the-storm.html|D=04|M=08|Y=2021|Quote=No, although the sensor vane layout is often a way of helping to differentiate between different patterns. For example, if you look closely most of the battlecruisers you see in Halo 3 are actually different from than the Ket-pattern Truth and Reconciliation described in Halo: Warfleet (pp. 62-63), despite their similar fin arrangement.|Quotee=Kenneth Peters}} | |||
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The UNSC utilizes several man-portable pieces of electronic warfare technology. One such device is known as a "[[spoofer]]," which can be placed on an otherwise inoperable piece of technology—such as a locked or damaged [[door]]—to override it using an electrical current.<ref name="tf">'''Halo: The Flood''', ''page 173''</ref> Another example of portable electronic warfare technology is the [[armor restraint]], a puck-shaped device that can be attached to the surface of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] to short-circuit the [[Powered exoskeleton|exoskeleton]] and render the wearer immobile.<ref name="glass">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level ''[[Glassed]]''</ref> | The UNSC utilizes several man-portable pieces of electronic warfare technology. One such device is known as a "[[spoofer]]," which can be placed on an otherwise inoperable piece of technology—such as a locked or damaged [[door]]—to override it using an electrical current.<ref name="tf">'''Halo: The Flood''', ''page 173''</ref> Another example of portable electronic warfare technology is the [[armor restraint]], a puck-shaped device that can be attached to the surface of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] to short-circuit the [[Powered exoskeleton|exoskeleton]] and render the wearer immobile.<ref name="glass">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level ''[[Glassed]]''</ref> | ||
Militaries such as the [[Militia of Mesra]] maintained dedicated electronic warfare | [[Squad]]s of [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] have been known to incorporate electronic warfare specialists as part of their team composition.{{Ref/Game|Id=PLQuinn|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Warrant Officer Quinn}} Militaries such as the [[Militia of Mesra]] maintained dedicated electronic warfare squads within their [[battalion]]s.{{Ref/Novel|Id=HO2|Oblv|Chapter=2}} As another form of dedicated electronic warfare personnel, human factions regularly make use of [[Smart AI|volitional]] and [[Dumb AI|nonvolitional]] [[artificial intelligence]]s, which by default function as electronic warfare technology due to their digital nature. Some AI, such as [[Cortana]], are created with electronic warfare specifically in mind, possessing greater than average intrusion and code-breaking capabilities.<ref name="HTFOR25">''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', ''Chapter 25''</ref><ref name="HTFOR27">''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', ''Chapter 27''</ref> | ||
[[File:NobleSix BansheeStun.jpg|thumb|left|250px|[[SPARTAN-B312]] utilizes an M319 grenade launcher's EMP functionality to disable an {{Pattern|Is'belox|Banshee}}.]] | |||
As with in the realm of naval combat, the UNSC utilizes several munitions with electronic warfare capabilities in terrestrial combat. These include the [[XGBU-302 bomb]], capable of emitting a localized electromagnetic pulse and commonly deployed using the [[Maastricht/Raleigh Ordnance Delivery-Application System]] aboard the [[B-65 Shortsword]].{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG176|EVG|Page=176}} [[Sergeant]] [[John Forge]] notably modified his [[John Forge's Warthog|personal Warthog]] to fire "[[25x130mm#Anvil round|Anvil round]]s," specialized munitions that explode with an electromagnetic pulse.{{Ref/Game|Id=PLForgeHog|HW2|Detail=[[Phoenix Logs]] -Forge's Warthog}} The [[M3063 deployable turret]] is an automated turret that includes an electromagnetic pulse weapon to supplement its [[Machine gun|heavy machine gun]].{{Ref/Game|H4|Autoturret in-game unit}} The UNSC fields several examples of munitions fired by handheld weapons capable of emitting electromagnetic pulses, including the XM20 EMP grenade of the [[M319 grenade launcher]] and [[M460 automatic grenade launcher]],{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P178|Enc22|Page=178}} as well as the EMP variant of the [[9X-G Gyroc rocket]] fired by the [[Echidna]] [[MLRS-1 Hydra]].{{Ref/Site|Id=universeHyrda|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/hydra-launcher|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Hydra Launcher|D=01|M=01|Y=2024}} At least two variants of EMP hand grenade are in service with the UNSC: the [[scramble grenade]]<ref name="ll172">'''Halo: Last Light''', ''page 172'' (Google Play edition)</ref> and the [[stun grenade]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'''</ref> The UNSC has also fielded an [[energy shielding]] technology for MJOLNIR armor known as [[armor lock]], which temporarily immobilizes user while overcharging their armor shielding. Upon deactivation of armor lock, the technology emits an electromagnetic pulse.<ref name="manual">'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''Game manual - Ordnance''</ref> | |||
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===Covenant usage=== | ===Covenant usage=== | ||
[[File:HR MobileJammer.jpg|thumb|right|300px|An active Covenant communication jammer in [[New Alexandria]].]] | |||
While engaged in terrestrial combat, the Covenant and its remnants have been observed utilizing several forms of electronic warfare technology. The [[Covenant communications jammer|communications jammer]] is one such technology, placed onto the battlefield to disrupt enemy [[COM]] frequencies, preventing long-ranged communications in the region.{{Ref/Level|Id=HRNA|HR|New Alexandria}} | |||
In the Covenant military, a "[[point]]" is a small grouping of specialists not under the command of an [[obedientiary]], tasked with electronic warfare, reconnaissance, or communications proxies.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P239|Enc22|Page=239}} | In the Covenant military, a "[[point]]" is a small grouping of specialists not under the command of an [[obedientiary]], tasked with electronic warfare, reconnaissance, or communications proxies.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P239|Enc22|Page=239}} | ||
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