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The '''Fury tactical nuclear weapon''' | The '''Fury tactical nuclear weapon''' is a [[nuclear weapon]] used by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. Designated as a [[Medium Fusion Destructive Device]], it has a yield of 63 terajoules, approximately 15 kilotons TNT equivalent,<ref>[http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=63+terajoules+in+tons+TNT '''WolframAlpha''': ''63 terajoules in tons TNT'']</ref> and was manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]].<ref name="bwu">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_082710 Bungie Weekly Update 08.27.10]</ref> | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
The Fury tactical nuclear weapon is a battlefield nuclear weapon used by the UNSC, and has been described as the closest equivalent in the UNSC arsenal to "a nuclear [[grenade]]". It is the size and shape of an over inflated football. Its yield has been stated to be slightly less than one megaton | The Fury tactical nuclear weapon is a battlefield nuclear weapon used by the UNSC, and has been described as the closest equivalent in the UNSC arsenal to "a nuclear [[grenade]]". It is the size and shape of an over inflated football. Its yield has been stated to be slightly less than one megaton. The nuclear blast has been described as extremely clean and has a radius of about 1.3 kilometers.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 20''</ref> The Fury is relatively effective at destroying anything from a Covenant base to a [[Covenant cruiser]], although the Fury would have to be inserted into the ship prior to detonation. | ||
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During the attack on [[Reach]], [[SPARTAN-II | During the attack on [[Reach]], [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartans]] [[Frederic-104]], [[Kelly-087]], and [[Joshua-029]], operating as [[Red Team#Fall of Reach splinter arrangement|Alpha]] [[Red Team]], destroyed [[Unidentified cruiser (Particular Justice)|a Covenant cruiser]] by capturing a trio of [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]] and throwing a Fury into its [[gravity lift]]. This tactic used the Covenant cruiser's own shield to buffer most of the [[electromagnetic pulse]] given off by the warhead and essentially prevented damage to the nearby [[orbital defense generator|generators]] powering Reach's [[orbital defense platform|orbital MAC guns]]. Another reason for this tactic was that the Fury's explosion rebounded upon itself inside the cruiser, absolutely gutting the vessel and protecting the three Spartans flying away. Kelly-087 remarked that "It'll also turn that ship into the biggest [[M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose Grenade|fragmentation grenade]] in history".<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 25''</ref> | ||
By destroying the Covenant cruiser, they halted an initial invasion force in the area, killing over ten thousand Covenant troops, though Joshua was killed during the operation.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 31''</ref> | By destroying the Covenant cruiser, they halted an initial invasion force in the area, killing over ten thousand Covenant troops, though Joshua was killed during the operation.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 31''</ref> | ||
Revision as of 02:19, February 25, 2015
Template:Weapon The Fury tactical nuclear weapon is a nuclear weapon used by the United Nations Space Command. Designated as a Medium Fusion Destructive Device, it has a yield of 63 terajoules, approximately 15 kilotons TNT equivalent,[1] and was manufactured by Misriah Armory.[2]
Background
The Fury tactical nuclear weapon is a battlefield nuclear weapon used by the UNSC, and has been described as the closest equivalent in the UNSC arsenal to "a nuclear grenade". It is the size and shape of an over inflated football. Its yield has been stated to be slightly less than one megaton. The nuclear blast has been described as extremely clean and has a radius of about 1.3 kilometers.[3] The Fury is relatively effective at destroying anything from a Covenant base to a Covenant cruiser, although the Fury would have to be inserted into the ship prior to detonation.
Operational history
Past use
An MFDD was used by Noble Team to destroy a CCS-class battlecruiser during the Battle of Fumirole during the Human-Covenant War.[4]
Fall of Reach
- Main article: Fall of Reach
During the attack on Reach, Spartans Frederic-104, Kelly-087, and Joshua-029, operating as Alpha Red Team, destroyed a Covenant cruiser by capturing a trio of Banshees and throwing a Fury into its gravity lift. This tactic used the Covenant cruiser's own shield to buffer most of the electromagnetic pulse given off by the warhead and essentially prevented damage to the nearby generators powering Reach's orbital MAC guns. Another reason for this tactic was that the Fury's explosion rebounded upon itself inside the cruiser, absolutely gutting the vessel and protecting the three Spartans flying away. Kelly-087 remarked that "It'll also turn that ship into the biggest fragmentation grenade in history".[5]
By destroying the Covenant cruiser, they halted an initial invasion force in the area, killing over ten thousand Covenant troops, though Joshua was killed during the operation.[6]
Trivia
- The first visual appearance of the Fury MFDD in the Deliver Hope trailer was designed by Bungie's veteran concept artist Isaac Hannaford.[2] The concept art of the Fury shows framework attached to the underside of the device, while the prop in the trailer has this framework removed. This was for the purpose of making the prop easier to carry around during acting.[2]
- In Greek and Roman mythology, a Fury, also called an Erinyes, is a winged chthonic deity of vengeance.
Gallery
A concept art of the Fury MFDD.
The armed Fury nuke lying on its side in Deliver Hope.
Medium Fusion Destructive Device interface touch screen.
Medium Fusion Destructive Device interface armed.
The effect of a Fury on a Covenant CCS-class battlecruiser.
List of appearances
- Halo: First Strike (First appearance)
- Remember Reach
- Halo: Reach (Mentioned only)
Sources
- ^ WolframAlpha: 63 terajoules in tons TNT
- ^ a b c Bungie Weekly Update 08.27.10
- ^ Halo: First Strike, page 20
- ^ Halo: Reach: Deliver Hope trailer
- ^ Halo: First Strike, page 25
- ^ Halo: First Strike, page 31
