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'''Flashlights''' are quite common in the [[UNSC]] military forces for combat in darkened areas. As such, many UNSC [[weapons]] have mounted flashlights below the barrel. In addition, all known variants of [[MJOLNIR armor]] have an inbuilt flashlight on the helmet.  Some [[Covenant]] armors have flashlights as well, such as the flashlight integrated into the armor of the [[Arbiter]].

In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', the flashlight was originally intended to be only usable while carrying the [[MA5B Assault Rifle]] or [[M90 Shotgun]], both of which have inbuilt flashlights mounted beneath the barrel. However, this was eventually changed. The only flashlight usable in the game is that mounted on the right side of the MJOLNIR Mark V helmet, which can be used at any time. This change was incomplete at release, as the flashlight's beam will still swing with the gun's movement while [[melee]]-attacking or reloading. [[Marines]] can be seen to use the gun-mounted flashlights on the levels [[Truth and Reconciliation (Level)|Truth and Reconciliation]]. The MJOLNIR armor's flashlight has a limited battery pack which will slowly deplete while in use and recharge while turned off. The flashlight turns off when it has been activated for around a minute.

The MJOLNIR Mark VI [[armor]] also contained an inbuilt flashlight. However, this model was more advanced, and drew its power directly from the suit's power source. Because of this, it did not have a "battery" and could be used for any length of time. However, it had a light-sensor which caused it to turn off automatically in well-lit areas. Although the assault rifle was absent from the game, the shotgun still possessed its flashlight. Despite this, it could not be used, and no Marines were ever seen to do so.

*The flashlight can be used in [[Halo PC]]'s multiplayer.