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[[File:HR-UNSCBinoculars.png|thumb|250px|Binoculars seen both from the back and the front.]]


The [[UNSC]] type 20 3x scope Binoculars are used in combat to observe and retrieve data against the [[Covenant]] and other enemies. [[Spartan]]s have a slightly more powerful pair built into their visor to allow maximum balance in combat. The [[Master Chief]]'s Binoculars are a 3-4x scope set, able to locate enemies from over a mile away. The Binoculars range is like that of a [[Sniper Rifle]], only it does not reach 8x zoom.
'''Binoculars''' are a device which allows the user to view distant objects by magnifying them.{{Ref/Game|Id=h2|[[Halo 2]]}} A '''spotting scope''' is a specific variation of the device commonly employed by the [[UNSC]].{{Ref/Game|Halo 2|Detail=3D model data}}


== Efficiency ==
==Types==
===Human===
Binoculars are generally used by [[United Nations Space Command]] military forces to observe the battlefield, gather information and locate enemies. [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] [[sniper-spotter team]]s have spotters with spotting scopes to observe and locate targets for the sniper.{{Ref/Reuse|h2}} Certain sets of UNSC binoculars have a digital display, which shows the temperature, as well as the distance to the target.{{Ref/Level|[[Halo Wars]]|[[Relic Approach]]}} The UNSC spotting scope is equipped with a stand to keep the device steady.{{Ref/Reuse|h2}}


The Binoculars range is most efficient when used in combat, as it is able to tell [[UNSC]] troops where enemies are located or hiding. In [[Halo: Combat Evolved]], [[Master Chief]]'s [[Mark V]] armor did not have built in Binoculars to tell him were the enemies were. The only way he could see was with any weapon that zoomed in. In [[Halo 2]], the [[UNSC]] gave [[Master Chief]] new armor and built in a pair of Binoculars for the Chief. This proved to be VERY useful, as he needed to defend [[Earth]] from a lot of enemies. It is a feature in [[Halo 3]].
===Covenant===
The [[Covenant]] [[Covenant military|ground forces]] use magnifying monoculars to observe the battlefield, filling a similar role as the binoculars.{{Ref/Novel|[[Halo: The Flood]]|Chapter=6|Page=150 (2003 paperback); 166 (2010 paperback)}}


== UNSC Use ==
==Gameplay==
[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|MJOLNIR Mk VI]] featured in ''[[Halo 2]]'' was the first armor to have magnification system in-game. The MJOLNIR armor's binocular system featured in ''[[Halo 3]]'' has the same radius as the one in ''Halo 2''. The only difference is that it is more detailed and that it shows distance to the target. The [[Sangheili]] [[combat harness]] also has a built-in magnification system. Otherwise similar to the MJOLNIR's binoculars, it has a slightly different visor shape. Subsequently, the [[ODST armor]] from ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|MJOLNIR Mark V]] from ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' and [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR GEN2]] from ''[[Halo 4]]'' all feature a built-in magnification system.


The [[UNSC]] troops, without the advanced armor of the [[Spartans]], were only able to carry the type 10 3x scope Binoculars. Carried by troops scanning the environment for any [[Covenant]] and [[Covenant]] vehicles, they stayed put, to keep them out of sight. Built with a stand to keep the Binoculars steady, they were able to detect [[Covenant]] and possibly a [[Scarab]], in the level [[Outskirts (Level)|Outskirts]]. The binoculars are carried in a pouch on the [[Marine]]'s side. It has been seen used by a [[Marine]] next to a sniper, possible used in sniper-spotter team.
==Gallery==
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<gallery>
File:MarineBinocsH3.png|A UNSC Marine using a spotting scope.
File:HW binoc vision.png|View through a set of UNSC binoculars.
File:Sniperteam.png|A marine [[sniper-spotter team]] with a spotting scope.
File:Frost_binocs.png|[[Master Sergeant]] [[Frost]] using binoculars on [[Ariel]].
File:HL-Babysitter-Cal141-Binoculars1.jpg|[[Cal-141]] using monoculars to scope out the ruins on [[Heian]].
File:HL-Babysitter-Binoculars-Scan1.jpg|Scanning the tower in the ruins.
File:HL-Babysitter-Binoculars-Scan7.jpg|An [[Unggoy Minor]] is detected scouting the ruins.
File:Homecoming-Binculars-Scan3.jpg|Observing three [[Kig-Yar]] standing guard.
File:HE14 Palmer binoculars.jpg|Commander [[Sarah Palmer]] utilizing binoculars on [[Aktis IV]].
File:H2 binoculars.png|A mounted UNSC spotting scope.
File:H2-SpottingScope.png|Another angle of the mounted spotting scope.
File:H3-SpottingScope.png|A non-mounted spotting scope.
File:HINF Maka Macrobinocs Utility Icon.png|Maka Macrobinocs
</gallery>


==Appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo: Helljumper]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
**''[[Blunt Instruments]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[Homecoming]]''
**''[[The Babysitter]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
**''[[Season 03: Echoes Within]]''


=== Halo 2 ===
==Sources==
On the level [[Outskirts]], there is a pair of binoculars up on the roof, along with the [[Blind Skull]] and four grenades.
{{Ref/Sources}}


=== Halo 3 ===
[[Category:Human technology]]
The Binoculars featured in [[Halo 3]] have a radius of that of the one's in [[Halo 2]]. The only difference is that it shows distance and height. They are more powerful, and are able to not reflect light off the lenses. The Spartans upgraded their Binoculars to this type.
 
== Trivia ==
*They are seen in the pre-[[Outskirts]] cutscene.
*Binoculars are also located on the level [[Metropolis (Level)|Metropolis]], when the [[Scarab]] destroys the Tank. They are on the ledge with the Machine Gun.
 
[[Category:UNSC]]
[[Category:Technology]]

Latest revision as of 18:42, December 17, 2023

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 There is more information available on this subject at Binoculars on the English Wikipedia.
Binoculars seen both from the back and the front.

Binoculars are a device which allows the user to view distant objects by magnifying them.[1] A spotting scope is a specific variation of the device commonly employed by the UNSC.[2]

Types[edit]

Human[edit]

Binoculars are generally used by United Nations Space Command military forces to observe the battlefield, gather information and locate enemies. Marine sniper-spotter teams have spotters with spotting scopes to observe and locate targets for the sniper.[1] Certain sets of UNSC binoculars have a digital display, which shows the temperature, as well as the distance to the target.[3] The UNSC spotting scope is equipped with a stand to keep the device steady.[1]

Covenant[edit]

The Covenant ground forces use magnifying monoculars to observe the battlefield, filling a similar role as the binoculars.[4]

Gameplay[edit]

MJOLNIR Mk VI featured in Halo 2 was the first armor to have magnification system in-game. The MJOLNIR armor's binocular system featured in Halo 3 has the same radius as the one in Halo 2. The only difference is that it is more detailed and that it shows distance to the target. The Sangheili combat harness also has a built-in magnification system. Otherwise similar to the MJOLNIR's binoculars, it has a slightly different visor shape. Subsequently, the ODST armor from Halo 3: ODST, MJOLNIR Mark V from Halo: Reach and MJOLNIR GEN2 from Halo 4 all feature a built-in magnification system.

Gallery[edit]

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  • A UNSC Marine using a spotting scope.

    A UNSC Marine using a spotting scope.

  • View through a set of UNSC binoculars.

    View through a set of UNSC binoculars.

  • A marine sniper-spotter team with a spotting scope.

    A marine sniper-spotter team with a spotting scope.

  • Master Sergeant Frost using binoculars on Ariel.

    Master Sergeant Frost using binoculars on Ariel.

  • Cal-141 using monoculars to scope out the ruins on Heian.

    Cal-141 using monoculars to scope out the ruins on Heian.

  • Scanning the tower in the ruins.

    Scanning the tower in the ruins.

  • An Unggoy Minor is detected scouting the ruins.

    An Unggoy Minor is detected scouting the ruins.

  • Observing three Kig-Yar standing guard.

    Observing three Kig-Yar standing guard.

  • Commander Sarah Palmer utilizing binoculars on Aktis IV.

    Commander Sarah Palmer utilizing binoculars on Aktis IV.

  • A mounted UNSC spotting scope.

    A mounted UNSC spotting scope.

  • Another angle of the mounted spotting scope.

    Another angle of the mounted spotting scope.

  • A non-mounted spotting scope.

    A non-mounted spotting scope.

  • Maka Macrobinocs

    Maka Macrobinocs

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Halo 2
  2. ^ Halo 2: 3D model data
  3. ^ Halo Wars, campaign level Relic Approach
  4. ^ Halo: The Flood, chapter 6, page 150 (2003 paperback); 166 (2010 paperback)
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