Echidna: Difference between revisions

|series = MLRS-1 HGL<ref name="universe"/>

|length = {{Convert|91.44|cm|in|sp = us}}<ref name="universe"/>

|width = {{Convert|14.3|cm|in|sp = us}}<ref name="universe"/>

|height = {{Convert|15.1|cm|in|sp = us}}<ref name="universe"/>

|weight = {{Convert|11|kg|lb|sp = us}}<ref name="universe"/>

|ammotype = [[Wikipedia:Airburst round|HEAB]] Gyroc experimental [[electromagnetic pulse|EMP]]-equipped rockets<ref name="universe"/>

|feed = 6-rocket revolving cylinder<ref name="universe"/>

|rate = Semi-automatic {{C|200 rpm}}<ref name="universe"/><ref name="H5G-AozolaiHydra">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFT_7hfaeU8 '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 | Hydra Launchers Analysis'']</ref>

|velocity = 31.86 m/s (104.5 ft/s; 114.7 km/h)<ref name="H5G-AozolaiHydra"/>

* 41.46 m (136.0 ft) {{C|unscoped}}<ref name="H5G-AozolaiHydra"/>

* 124.32 m (407.9 ft) {{C|scoped, 2×}}<ref name="H5G-AozolaiHydra"/>

* 621.79 m (2,040 ft) {{C|scoped, 5×}}<ref name="H5G-AozolaiHydra"/>

The ''Echidna'' is a named variant of the MLRS-1 HGL, upgraded to fire experimental, non-nuclear warheads capable of generating an [[electromagnetic pulse]] and have a second zoom level that can detect targets up to {{convert|2040|ft|m|sigfig=3}} away. The weapon's experimental EMP-equipped warheads are just one of Chalybs Defense Solutions' many R&D projects.<ref name="REQ"/> Another named variant, the ''[[Typhon]]'', is also produced by the Watershed Division.<ref>'''''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''''</ref>

In late [[2558]], [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]] serving aboard the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} trained with the ''Echidna'' in [[War Games]] simulations.<ref name="H5G"/>

The ''Echidna'' is an Ultra Rare Level 6 Power Weapon REQ that grants 150 REQ Points when sold. It operates exactly identically to a normal Hydra Launcher except that it has the ability to temporarily shut down vehicles with its EMP-equipped missiles within a 6.6 meter radius, and it can lock on to targets even when hipfired. In a similar manner to the ''[[High Five]]'', the ''Echidna'' also comes with a strong secondary zoom level that allows it to seek out targets as far as 621.79 meters away. These traits make the ''Echidna'' an effective anti-vehicle weapon, especially during [[Warzone]], where the player may encounter bosses in vehicles (e.g. [[Malevian Armsman]]). Conversely, it is less effective against infantry despite retaining its two-shot kill ability from the ''Typhon'' and normal Hydra Launcher, as it deals the least total damage out of the three (one direct missile is not enough to fully drain shields) and can only kill a full shield, full health Spartan with an entire magazine of 6 missiles aimed at the Spartan's feet in an extremely tight radius of 0.3&nbsp;m (1.0&nbsp;ft). Although it can detect targets as far back as 621.79 m, the missiles will disappear after approximately {{convert|1000|ft|m|sigfig=3}}, so unless the targets move towards the player, the missiles are unlikely to hit targets from extreme distances.<ref name="H5G-AozolaiHydra"/><ref name="H5G"/>