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'''Concussion grenades''' are anti-personnel devices that are designed to damage their targets with explosive power all alone. Compared to [[Frag Grenade|fragmentation grenades]], the explosive filler is usually of a greater weight and volume. The case is far thinner and is designed to fragment as little as possible. The shock wave overpressure produced by this grenade when used in enclosed areas is greater than that produced by the [[Frag Grenade|fragmentation grenade]]. Therefore, it is especially effective in enclosed areas. | '''Concussion grenades''' are anti-personnel devices that are designed to damage their targets with explosive power all alone. Compared to [[Frag Grenade|fragmentation grenades]], the explosive filler is usually of a greater weight and volume. The case is far thinner and is designed to fragment as little as possible. The shock wave overpressure produced by this grenade when used in enclosed areas is greater than that produced by the [[Frag Grenade|fragmentation grenade]]. Therefore, it is especially effective in enclosed areas. | ||
They were used by [[Team Foxtrot]] in [[Operation TORPEDO]] to disorient a squad of six [[Elite]]s so they could destroy a [[Covenant]] factory there.<ref>[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]] page 23</ref> | They were used by [[Team Foxtrot]] in [[Operation TORPEDO]] to disorient a squad of six [[Elite]]s so they could destroy a [[Covenant]] factory there.<ref>[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]] page 23</ref> | ||