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|name=GBU-1105 bomb | |||
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|model=1105 | |||
|type=Bomb | |||
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|damage per hit=High | |||
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|operation=Air-dropped | |||
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|service= [[Human-Covenant War]] | |||
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|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | |||
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The '''GBU-1105 bomb''', nicknamed the '''"cryo bomb"''', is an air-dropped weapon in service with the [[United Nations Space Command]] armed forces. It makes use of an unconventional payload that when released is capable of freezing a small area and doing great damage to personnel and equipment in its blast radius. It is typically dropped by a [[B-65 Shortsword]] bomber. | |||
The ''' | ==Description== | ||
The cryo bomb can freeze even {{Pattern|Deutoros|Scarab}}s in their tracks and severely weakens their armor, allowing them to be shattered.<ref>[http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41104.html '''Gametrailers''']</ref> Although the cryo bomb may freeze ground units, its best effect is that most air units caught in the blast will freeze and crash into the ground instantly; however, a UNSC [[AC-220 Vulture]] can maintain flight but will stay low to the ground until the effect wears off, unless it has taken sufficient damage prior to the cryo bomb's impact, in which case it will be destroyed.<ref name = "Gamereactor">2008-04-11, [http://www.gamereactor.no/grtv/?id=3396&sid=5bb9748a525446234980eb00694fb89a TGS08: Halo Wars Gameplay Presentation]. ''Gamereactor TV''. Accessed on 2008-17-12</ref> | |||
== | ==Gameplay== | ||
===''Halo Wars''=== | |||
If a production building like a [[UNSC Barracks|Barracks]] or [[UNSC Supply Pad|Supply Pad]] is caught within the cryo bomb's range, the building will cease production for the period of time, or in the Supply Pad's case, incoming supplies will stop. It can be requested only if [[Ellen Anders]] is the selected [[Hero Units|hero unit]]. The cryo bomb can be enhanced three times from the [[UNSC Field Armory|Field Armory]] to make its effect last longer and to increase the number of air units capable of being destroyed. The cryo bomb is best used when a player wants to freeze their opponent's aircraft and uber units. This leader power must be backed up with troops because unless the units are heavily damaged, this attack will not kill them. In campaign mode along with working well against Covenant air units, its highly effective against the [[Flood]] too. While a cryo bomb won't kill them, it freezes the Flood in place, opening them up to a brief unimpeded attack before they unfreeze. | |||
===''Halo Wars 2''=== | |||
In ''Halo Wars 2'' the cryo bomb is a leader power exclusive to [[Serina]]. Like its ''Halo Wars'' counterpart the cryo bomb has three upgrades and does not kill units. Unlike its ''Halo Wars'' counterpart it will not cause aircraft to shatter. Instead players must cause extra damage before the enemy unit will shatter. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:HW_CryoBomb_Explosion.jpg|A Cryo Bomb in ''Halo Wars'', freezing several [[AV-22 Sparrowhawk]]s. | |||
File:HW-CryokillsAC220.png|A Cryo bomb causing an [[AC-220 Vulture]] to fall from the sky. | |||
File:HW2_-_Cryo_Bomb.jpeg|Cryo Bomb [[Blitz]] card in ''Halo Wars 2''. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==List of appearances== | |||
*''[[Halo Wars]]'' {{1st}} | |||
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
{{UNSC ordnance}} | |||
[[Category:Bombs]] | [[Category:Bombs]] | ||
[[Category:UNSC air weapons]] | [[Category:UNSC air weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Cryogenic weapons]] | |||
Latest revision as of 18:52, August 28, 2023
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The GBU-1105 bomb, nicknamed the "cryo bomb", is an air-dropped weapon in service with the United Nations Space Command armed forces. It makes use of an unconventional payload that when released is capable of freezing a small area and doing great damage to personnel and equipment in its blast radius. It is typically dropped by a B-65 Shortsword bomber.
Description[edit]
The cryo bomb can freeze even Deutoros-pattern Scarabs in their tracks and severely weakens their armor, allowing them to be shattered.[1] Although the cryo bomb may freeze ground units, its best effect is that most air units caught in the blast will freeze and crash into the ground instantly; however, a UNSC AC-220 Vulture can maintain flight but will stay low to the ground until the effect wears off, unless it has taken sufficient damage prior to the cryo bomb's impact, in which case it will be destroyed.[2]
Gameplay[edit]
Halo Wars[edit]
If a production building like a Barracks or Supply Pad is caught within the cryo bomb's range, the building will cease production for the period of time, or in the Supply Pad's case, incoming supplies will stop. It can be requested only if Ellen Anders is the selected hero unit. The cryo bomb can be enhanced three times from the Field Armory to make its effect last longer and to increase the number of air units capable of being destroyed. The cryo bomb is best used when a player wants to freeze their opponent's aircraft and uber units. This leader power must be backed up with troops because unless the units are heavily damaged, this attack will not kill them. In campaign mode along with working well against Covenant air units, its highly effective against the Flood too. While a cryo bomb won't kill them, it freezes the Flood in place, opening them up to a brief unimpeded attack before they unfreeze.
Halo Wars 2[edit]
In Halo Wars 2 the cryo bomb is a leader power exclusive to Serina. Like its Halo Wars counterpart the cryo bomb has three upgrades and does not kill units. Unlike its Halo Wars counterpart it will not cause aircraft to shatter. Instead players must cause extra damage before the enemy unit will shatter.
Gallery[edit]
A Cryo Bomb in Halo Wars, freezing several AV-22 Sparrowhawks.
A Cryo bomb causing an AC-220 Vulture to fall from the sky.
Cryo Bomb Blitz card in Halo Wars 2.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo Wars (First appearance)
- Halo Wars 2
Sources[edit]
- ^ Gametrailers
- ^ 2008-04-11, TGS08: Halo Wars Gameplay Presentation. Gamereactor TV. Accessed on 2008-17-12
