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The '''Flash-Bang Grenade''' or '''Stun grenade''' | The '''Flash-Bang Grenade''' or '''Stun grenade''' | ||
is a special type of [[grenade]] used by the [[UNSC]]. Unlike [[Fragmentation Grenades]], these grenades usually are not necessarily lethal. They produce an extremely bright flash of light and a very loud noise when they go off, stunning | is a special type of [[grenade]] used by the [[UNSC]]. Unlike [[Fragmentation Grenades]], these grenades usually are not necessarily lethal. They produce an extremely bright flash of light and a very loud noise when they go off, stunning the enemy, but do very little physical damage to a target. | ||
There are a variety of uses for these. They have been used in military exercises by the UNSC, at least since [[2525]]. They are also occasionally used in combat as well, serving to confuse, disorient, or momentarily distract a potential threat for | There are a variety of uses for these. They have been used in military exercises by the UNSC, at least since [[2525]]. They are also occasionally used in combat as well, serving to confuse, disorient, or momentarily distract a potential threat for a few moments. Although a flash-bang can seriously degrade the combat effectiveness of enemy personnel for up to a minute, they are still vital in any hit-and-run operation. | ||
In [[Halo 3]] a similar piece of [[equipment]], the [[Flare]], is used and has the same look as the [[Power drainer]] and [[Radar jammer]]. It will blind looking players temporarily. | In [[Halo 3]] a similar piece of [[equipment]], the [[Flare]], is used and has the same look as the [[Power drainer]] and [[Radar jammer]]. It will blind looking players temporarily. | ||