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The '''Flash-Bang Grenade''' or '''Stun grenade''' | The '''Flash-Bang Grenade''' or '''Stun grenade''' is a special type of [[grenade]] used by the [[UNSC]]. Unlike [[Fragmentation Grenades]], these grenades are not necessarily lethal. They produce an extremely bright flash of light and a very loud noise when they go off, stunning targets, but doing very little physical damage to them. They are good to flush out or stun enemies. | ||
is a special type of [[grenade]] used by the [[UNSC]]. Unlike [[Fragmentation Grenades]], these grenades are not necessarily lethal. They produce an extremely bright flash of light and a very loud noise when they go off, stunning targets, but doing very little physical damage to them. They are good to flush out or stun enemies. | |||
There are a variety of uses for these. They have been used in military exercises by the UNSC, at least since [[2525]]. They are also occasionally used in combat as well, serving to confuse, disorient, or momentarily distract a potential threat for five to ten seconds. Although a flash-bang can seriously degrade the combat effectiveness of affected personnel for up to a minute, they are still vital in any hit-and-run operation. | There are a variety of uses for these. They have been used in military exercises by the UNSC, at least since [[2525]]. They are also occasionally used in combat as well, serving to confuse, disorient, or momentarily distract a potential threat for five to ten seconds. Although a flash-bang can seriously degrade the combat effectiveness of affected personnel for up to a minute, they are still vital in any hit-and-run operation. | ||
In [[Halo 3]] a similar piece of [[equipment]], the [[Flare]], is used | In [[Halo 3]] a similar piece of [[equipment]], the [[Flare]], is used to blind all nearby players temporarily. | ||
[[Ash]] in [[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]] along with the rest of his team had close experience with flash-bangs. Apparently they are hexagonal tubes. | [[Ash]], in [[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]], along with the rest of his team had close experience with flash-bangs. Apparently they are hexagonal tubes. | ||
*In modern days, Flash-Bang Grenades are used in Special operations, by counter-terrorist forces, or specialists, to avoid casualties on both sides. | *In modern days, Flash-Bang Grenades are used in Special operations, by counter-terrorist forces, or specialists, to avoid casualties on both sides. | ||