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The '''ARGUS''' was a bomb detection equipment used by the [[UNSC]]. It could be deployed through handheld equipment, larger and more extensive machines, or unmanned [[ARGUS Drone|ARGUS Drones]].<ref>[[Halo: Contact Harvest]] Page 12</ref>. | The '''ARGUS''' was a bomb detection equipment used by the [[UNSC]]. It could be deployed through handheld equipment, larger and more extensive machines, or unmanned [[ARGUS Drone|ARGUS Drones]].<ref>[[Halo: Contact Harvest]] Page 12</ref>. | ||
They were micro laser spectrometers designed to 'sniff out' chemicals used in explosives in the air and to alert UNSC personnel of these dangerous explosives if found. It was mainly used against the [[Insurrectionist]] terrorist bombers, who used simple countermeasures to easily fool the devices. They mixed the explosive compounds into non-reactive substances, such as a bar of soap or the rubber of a tire. (This was sniffed on a highway though) Although the UNSC was able to add these mixtures into its database after they were used, it was rare to ever catch something dangerous like this beforehand. The larger ARGUS detectors were deployed at major transportation hubs to limit the movement of bombs, and smaller tactical versions were employed by Marines during raids. | They were micro laser spectrometers designed to 'sniff out' chemicals used in explosives in the air and to alert [[UNSC]] personnel of these dangerous explosives if found. It was mainly used against the [[Insurrectionist]] terrorist bombers, who used simple countermeasures to easily fool the devices. They mixed the explosive compounds into non-reactive substances, such as a bar of soap or the rubber of a tire. (This was sniffed on a highway though) Although the [[UNSC]] was able to add these mixtures into its database after they were used, it was rare to ever catch something dangerous like this beforehand. The larger ARGUS detectors were deployed at major transportation hubs to limit the movement of bombs, and smaller tactical versions were employed by Marines during raids. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
In [[2524]], the ARGUS device was utilized successfully in [[Operation: TREBUCHET]] after a raid on an [[Insurrectionist]] cell operating in [[Tribute]] to locate a tanker rigged to explode. However, the UNSC forces were unable to successfully stop its owners before they managed to detonate it near a local restaurant, killing three marines and 38 civilians. | In [[2524]], the ARGUS device was utilized successfully in [[Operation: TREBUCHET]] after a raid on an [[Insurrectionist]] cell operating in [[Tribute]] to locate a tanker rigged to explode. However, the [[UNSC]] forces were unable to successfully stop its owners before they managed to detonate it near a local restaurant, killing three marines and 38 civilians. | ||
The ARGUS device is not infallible; [[Avery J. Johnson]] was witness to at least one incident where an innocent civilian was killed due to suspected explosives detected in his vehicle. These suspicions proved to be false. | The ARGUS device is not infallible; [[Avery J. Johnson]] was witness to at least one incident where an innocent civilian was killed due to suspected explosives detected in his vehicle. These suspicions proved to be false. | ||
Revision as of 21:10, June 20, 2008
The ARGUS was a bomb detection equipment used by the UNSC. It could be deployed through handheld equipment, larger and more extensive machines, or unmanned ARGUS Drones.[1].
They were micro laser spectrometers designed to 'sniff out' chemicals used in explosives in the air and to alert UNSC personnel of these dangerous explosives if found. It was mainly used against the Insurrectionist terrorist bombers, who used simple countermeasures to easily fool the devices. They mixed the explosive compounds into non-reactive substances, such as a bar of soap or the rubber of a tire. (This was sniffed on a highway though) Although the UNSC was able to add these mixtures into its database after they were used, it was rare to ever catch something dangerous like this beforehand. The larger ARGUS detectors were deployed at major transportation hubs to limit the movement of bombs, and smaller tactical versions were employed by Marines during raids.
History
In 2524, the ARGUS device was utilized successfully in Operation: TREBUCHET after a raid on an Insurrectionist cell operating in Tribute to locate a tanker rigged to explode. However, the UNSC forces were unable to successfully stop its owners before they managed to detonate it near a local restaurant, killing three marines and 38 civilians.
The ARGUS device is not infallible; Avery J. Johnson was witness to at least one incident where an innocent civilian was killed due to suspected explosives detected in his vehicle. These suspicions proved to be false.
Sources
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest Page 12
