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| ==Function== | | ==Function== |
| The power drain creates a short-range Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) effect which causes loss of powered field systems within a set radius, and is designed primarily to interfere with common varieties of electrical field-based shielding, [[vehicle]]s and power generation. It also has a damaging effect on biological systems and can wound or kill most bipeds in its resulting explosion. <ref>[http://www.bungie.net/content.aspx?link=h3betaEquipment Bungie.net's review of ''Halo 3 Beta'' equipment]</ref>It should also be noted that the Drain will, at the end of its battery life, draw out a wide burst that will move and disable vechicles slightly beyond its normal function range. By using the moving effect the power drain offers, it is possible to garner a [[splatter]] medal. | | The Power Drain creates a short-range electromagnetic pulse (EMP) effect, which interferes with all electronic equipment within the radius of the pulse. It is designed primarily to interfere with common varieties of electrical field-based shielding, as well as the electrical components of [[vehicle]]s. After a short time, the device overheats and explodes, which can wound or kill combatants in its resulting explosion. <ref>[http://www.bungie.net/content.aspx?link=h3betaEquipment Bungie.net's review of ''Halo 3 Beta'' equipment]</ref>The electricity it produces can also harm biological systems and cause damage to unshielded targets. |
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| Essentially, the Power Drain is a reverse to the [[Regenerator]]; instead of energizing a player's shields, it causes any player's shields within the area of effect to drain away quickly, making them vulnerable to harm. The self-destruct explosion after the activation of the Power Drain will not kill you (If you were at full armor health previous to deploying it), but will take your health to critical levels. The Power Drain can also disable vehicles via EMP, rendering them unable to move (but the vehicle can still use and aim its weapons) when they drive or fly through it and even about five seconds afterward. If a Regenerator and Power Drain are deployed in close proximity, the [[Regenerator]] will continue to work, but its effect is overwhelmed by the Power Drain.
| | In combat, the Power Drain weakens shields that come within range of it's EMP, and immobilizes any nearby vehicles. |
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| The Power Drain, like the [[Bubble Shield]], [[Trip Mine]], [[Radar Jammer]] and the Portable [[Gravity Lift]], are all in the category of [[equipment]] and can be deployed using the default "X" Button. It activates shortly after it is thrown - just enough inactive time to travel away from the user, leaving them unaffected.
| | Because it shares a similar design aesthetic to other examples of Jiralhanae technology, it is likely that this piece of equipment is of Brute manufacture. |
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| ==Tactics== | | ==Tactics== |
