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|image= [[File:H4-StickyDetonator.png|350px]] | |image= [[File:H4-StickyDetonator.png|350px]] | ||
|manufacturer=[[Chalybs Defense Solutions]] {{C|Formerly}} | |manufacturer=[[Chalybs Defense Solutions]] {{C|Formerly}}{{Ref/Book|Id=H4VG|H4EVG|Page=65}} | ||
<br>[[Acheron Security]] | <br>[[Acheron Security]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} | ||
|series= | |series= | ||
|type=PDW/[[grenade launcher|Explosive launcher]] | |type=PDW/[[grenade launcher|Explosive launcher]] | ||
|cost=6950 [[Credit|cR]] | |cost=6950 [[Credit|cR]]{{Ref/Generic|Id=brief|[[Infinity Briefing Packet]]}} | ||
|variant= | |variant= | ||
|service= | |service= | ||
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|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | |affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | ||
|weight={{Convert|6.8|kg|lb}}{{Ref/Reuse|brief}} | |weight={{Convert|6.8|kg|lb}}{{Ref/Reuse|brief}} | ||
|length={{Convert|20.8|in|cm}} | |length={{Convert|20.8|in|cm}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} | ||
|width={{Convert|4.9|in|cm}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} | |width={{Convert|4.9|in|cm}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} | ||
|height={{Convert|9.9|in|cm}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} | |height={{Convert|9.9|in|cm}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} | ||
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The '''M363 Remote Projectile Detonator''' ('''M363 RPD'''), colloquially known as the "'''Sticky Detonator'''", is a single-shot handheld, remotely detonated, adhesive/explosive weapon | The '''M363 Remote Projectile Detonator''' ('''M363 RPD'''), colloquially known as the "'''Sticky Detonator'''", is a single-shot handheld, remotely detonated, adhesive/explosive weapon manufactured by [[Acheron Security]]. It is used by the military forces of the [[United Nations Space Command]].<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/Universe/detail/e3-2012-halo-4-renders/600518a8-d6fd-4c01-9f46-d9a97fcd9cc1#imageNumber=11 '''Halo Official Site''' - ''E3 2012: Halo 4 Renders'']</ref> | ||
== | ==Overview== | ||
===Design details=== | |||
The M363 RPD is a low-profile single-shot weapon that launches a magnetically latched explosive, which the operator can remotely detonate when at a safe distance. Although previously manufactured in low quantities, this weapon’s size and ease-of-transportability has made it ubiquitous in the years which followed the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/halo4/en-us#!an-epic-universe/ordnance-armor/cbbca9b3-5108-41aa-aa21-9b523de68266 '''Halo 4 Official Site''' - ''Ordnance + Armor'']</ref> The weapon has a fold-out screen on the left side which shows a [[motion tracker]] display from the view of the fired projectile.<ref>[http://youtu.be/09f2MKGCrDQ '''YouTube''' - ''E3 War Games Trailer'' (weapon seen from 0:42-0:44 seconds)]</ref> Once fired, the projectile activates a strobe light indicating its status.<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/08/08/The-Halo-Bulletin-8812.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''The Halo Bulletin: 8.8.12'']</ref> | The M363 RPD is a low-profile single-shot weapon that launches a magnetically latched explosive, which the operator can remotely detonate when at a safe distance. Although previously manufactured in low quantities, this weapon’s size and ease-of-transportability has made it ubiquitous in the years which followed the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/halo4/en-us#!an-epic-universe/ordnance-armor/cbbca9b3-5108-41aa-aa21-9b523de68266 '''Halo 4 Official Site''' - ''Ordnance + Armor'']</ref> The weapon has a fold-out screen on the left side which shows a [[motion tracker]] display from the view of the fired projectile.<ref>[http://youtu.be/09f2MKGCrDQ '''YouTube''' - ''E3 War Games Trailer'' (weapon seen from 0:42-0:44 seconds)]</ref> Once fired, the projectile activates a strobe light indicating its status.<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/08/08/The-Halo-Bulletin-8812.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''The Halo Bulletin: 8.8.12'']</ref> | ||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
Remote projectile detonators were sporadically used during the [[Insurrection]], manufactured in low quantities.{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} They were designed by the parents of [[Saskia Nazari]], weapons designers for [[Chalybs Defense Solutions]]. In [[2548]], the Nazaris stored a sticky detonator prototype in a locked room of their house on [[Meridian]] along with prototypes of their other weapons. Due to her parents' ties to [[Insurrectionist]]s who they often sold their weapons to, Saskia believed that the prototype weapons might not be totally legal. During the [[Battle of Meridian]], Saskia eventually led [[Spartan-III]] [[Owen-B096]], [[Victor Gallardo]], [[Evelyn Rousseau]] and [[Dorian Nguyen]] to the room holding the prototype weapons which they began practicing with for their operation to rescue the survivors of [[Brume-sur-Mer]].{{Ref/Novel|HBB|Chapter=17}}{{Ref/Novel|HBB|Chapter=18}} When the group set out, Evie chose to arm herself with the sticky detonator alongside a Covenant [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistol]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Battle Born]]''', ''pages 223-224''</ref> Later, while rescuing Victor, Dorian and Owen on [[Brume Beach]], Evie used the sticky detonator to take out part of a squad of [[Sangheili]], firing the weapon one-handed out the window while driving Victor's car. As Victor and Dorian struggled to get Owen into the car, Evie reloaded and fired another shot into the heart of the advancing Covenant soldiers, blowing many of them up and allowing the four time to escape.<ref>'''[[Halo: Battle Born]]''', ''pages 270-271''</ref> | |||
Following the loss of Chalybs, rival [[Acheron Security]] made a claim to many of their materiel lines including that of the sticky detonator. These weapons soon became a major area of development for the company, and as such they have created a number of explosive launchers with the M353 as one of the most prominent.{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} | |||
In [[2557#July|July 2557]], the [[John-117|Master Chief]] used a sticky detonator to help kill two [[Mgalekgolo|Hunters]] during the [[Raid on Ivanoff Station]]. | In [[2557#July|July 2557]], the [[John-117|Master Chief]] used a sticky detonator to help kill two [[Mgalekgolo|Hunters]] during the [[Raid on Ivanoff Station]].{{Ref/Level|H4|Composer (level)|Composer}} | ||
== | ==In-game information== | ||
The Sticky Detonator can be used as a highly effective tactical weapon. While it is not overly effective at straight on engagement, it can be fired onto the floor of heavily trafficked areas, or into vehicles, and then delay-detonated when an enemy appears. This strategy is best used with cloak, or with a faraway teammate (preferably a sniper) to spot when the targets arrive. | The Sticky Detonator can be used as a highly effective tactical weapon. While it is not overly effective at straight on engagement, it can be fired onto the floor of heavily trafficked areas, or into vehicles, and then delay-detonated when an enemy appears. This strategy is best used with cloak, or with a faraway teammate (preferably a sniper) to spot when the targets arrive. | ||
In the campaign, it is found only in the mission ''[[Composer (level)|Composer]]''. Using it in that mission to kill two [[Mgalekgolo|Hunters]] unlocks the "[[Give Him the Stick]]" achievement. | In the campaign, it is found only in the mission ''[[Composer (level)|Composer]]''. Using it in that mission to kill two [[Mgalekgolo|Hunters]] unlocks the "[[Give Him the Stick]]" achievement. | ||
== Trivia == | ==Trivia== | ||
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* The weapon first appeared in ''Halo 4''<nowiki/>'s ''[[Awakening]]'' announcement trailer, in which [[John-117]] grabs an RPD floating in zero gravity and uses it to blow a piece of debris out of his way while escaping the exploding wreckage of the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}. It was originally believed to be a variant of the pistol due to its grip. The firing animation also had the rear of the weapon rise when the canister was launched, which the game version lacked. | * The weapon first appeared in ''Halo 4''<nowiki/>'s ''[[Awakening]]'' announcement trailer, in which [[John-117]] grabs an RPD floating in zero gravity and uses it to blow a piece of debris out of his way while escaping the exploding wreckage of the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}. It was originally believed to be a variant of the pistol due to its grip. The firing animation also had the rear of the weapon rise when the canister was launched, which the game version lacked. | ||
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* The M363 RPD was the only ''Halo 4'' weapon to not return in any form in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]].'' | * The M363 RPD was the only ''Halo 4'' weapon to not return in any form in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]].'' | ||
== Gallery == | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H4-Concept-M363RPD.jpg|Concept art of the M363 Remote Projectile Detonator in ''Halo 4''. | File:H4-Concept-M363RPD.jpg|Concept art of the M363 Remote Projectile Detonator in ''Halo 4''. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== List of appearances == | ==List of appearances== | ||
* ''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}} | ||
** ''[[Spartan Ops]]'' | **''[[Spartan Ops]]'' | ||
** ''[[Infinity Briefing Packet]]'' | **''[[Infinity Briefing Packet]]'' | ||
* ''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | *''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | ||
* ''[[Halo: Battle Born]]'' | *''[[Halo: Battle Born]]'' | ||
== Sources == | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | {{Ref/Sources}} | ||
{{UNSC support weapons}} | {{UNSC support weapons}} | ||
[[Category:Grenade launchers]] | [[Category:Grenade launchers]] | ||
