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'''Antimatter''' is the physical counterpart to matter. Antimatter consists of antiparticles which have the same mass as their matter counterparts but with a reversed charge. Antimatter annihilates upon contact with matter, theoretically releasing all energy; mainly in the form of photons.
'''Antimatter''' is the physical counterpart to matter. Antimatter consists of antiparticles which have the same mass as their matter counterparts but with a reversed charge. Antimatter annihilates upon contact with matter, theoretically releasing one hundred percent (100%) of all matter held within the annihilating particles; mainly in the form of Gamma rays (Photons) and other matter/anitmatter particles.  To put this into perspective, the energy released in a hydrogen bomb is only 0.007% of the energy within those particles.


The [[Covenant]] use antimatter as a reactant in ordnance.<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''', ''{{Levelname|Pillar of Autumn}}''</ref>
The [[Covenant]] use antimatter as a reactant in ordnance.<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''', ''{{Levelname|Pillar of Autumn}}''</ref>

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Template:SeeWikipedia Template:Ratings Template:Weapon Antimatter is the physical counterpart to matter. Antimatter consists of antiparticles which have the same mass as their matter counterparts but with a reversed charge. Antimatter annihilates upon contact with matter, theoretically releasing one hundred percent (100%) of all matter held within the annihilating particles; mainly in the form of Gamma rays (Photons) and other matter/anitmatter particles. To put this into perspective, the energy released in a hydrogen bomb is only 0.007% of the energy within those particles.

The Covenant use antimatter as a reactant in ordnance.[1]

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