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{{Article Quote|Use the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[Shortsword]] Bomber to drop Cryo Bombs in an area, freezing all things for a short time.}}
{{Article Quote|Use the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[Shortsword]] Bomber to drop Cryo Bombs in an area, freezing all things for a short time.}}
 
The '''cryo bomb''' is an air-dropped weapon in service with the [[UNSC Defense Force]]. It is capable of freezing a small area and destroying or doing great damage to personnel or equipment in its blast radius. It is typically dropped by a [[Shortsword]] bomber on request.  
The '''Cryo bomb''' is a support strike for the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] in ''[[Halo Wars]]'', similar to [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC]] strikes and [[Carpet bombing]] that drops ordnance capable of freezing a small area and destroying or doing great damage to air vehicles in particular. It is dropped by a [[Shortsword]] bomber on request.  
 
==Description==
==Description==
The Cryo Bomb freezes even [[Type-47 Ultra Heavy Assault Platform|Scarabs]] in their tracks and renders them weak to fire, allowing them to be shattered <ref>http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41104.html</ref>. Although the Cryo bomb may freeze ground units, its best effect is that most air units caught in the blast will freeze and crash into the ground instantly; however, a [[AC-220 Vulture|Vulture]] can maintain flight but will stay low to the ground and acts as a ground unit until the effect wears off, unless it has taken sufficient damage prior to the cryo bomb's impact, in which case the unit is destroyed.<ref name = "Gamereactor">2008-04-11, [http://www.gamereactor.no/grtv/?id=3396&sid=5bb9748a525446234980eb00694fb89a TGS08: Halo Wars Gameplay Presentation]. ''Gamereactor TV''. Accessed on 2008-17-12</ref> If a production building like a [[UNSC Barracks|Barracks]] or [[UNSC Supply Pad|Supply Pad]] is caught within the Cyro bomb's range, the building will cease production for the period of time, or in the Supply Pad's case, stops incoming supplies from reaching the enemy. It can be requested only if [[Ellen Anders]] is the selected [[Hero Units|hero unit]]. The Cryo bomb can be enhanced 3 times from the [[UNSC Field Armory|Field Armory]] to make its effect last longer and to increase the number of air units capable of being destroyed. The Cryo bomb is best used when a player wants to freeze his/her opponent's Uber Units, which is either a Scarab or Vulture. This leader power must be backed up with troops because unless the units are heavily damaged this attack will not kill them.
The cryo bomb freezes even [[Type-47 Ultra Heavy Assault Platform|Scarabs]] in their tracks and severely weakens their armor, allowing them to be shattered.<ref>http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41104.html</ref> Although the cryo bomb may freeze ground units, its best effect is that most air units caught in the blast will freeze and crash into the ground instantly; however, a [[AC-220 Vulture|Vulture]] can maintain flight but will stay low to the ground until the effect wears off, unless it has taken sufficient damage prior to the cryo bomb's impact, in which case the unit is destroyed.<ref name = "Gamereactor">2008-04-11, [http://www.gamereactor.no/grtv/?id=3396&sid=5bb9748a525446234980eb00694fb89a TGS08: Halo Wars Gameplay Presentation]. ''Gamereactor TV''. Accessed on 2008-17-12</ref>


==Behind the Scenes==
If a production building like a [[UNSC Barracks|Barracks]] or [[UNSC Supply Pad|Supply Pad]] is caught within the cryo bomb's range, the building will cease production for the period of time, or in the Supply Pad's case, incoming supplies will stop. It can be requested only if [[Ellen Anders]] is the selected [[Hero Units|hero unit]]. The Cryo bomb can be enhanced 3 times from the [[UNSC Field Armory|Field Armory]] to make its effect last longer and to increase the number of air units capable of being destroyed. The Cryo bomb is best used when a player wants to freeze his/her opponent's Uber Units, which is either a Scarab or Vulture. This leader power must be backed up with troops because unless the units are heavily damaged this attack will not kill them.
==Appearances==
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
==Sources==
==Sources==
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Template:Article Quote The cryo bomb is an air-dropped weapon in service with the UNSC Defense Force. It is capable of freezing a small area and destroying or doing great damage to personnel or equipment in its blast radius. It is typically dropped by a Shortsword bomber on request.

Description

The cryo bomb freezes even Scarabs in their tracks and severely weakens their armor, allowing them to be shattered.[1] Although the cryo bomb may freeze ground units, its best effect is that most air units caught in the blast will freeze and crash into the ground instantly; however, a Vulture can maintain flight but will stay low to the ground until the effect wears off, unless it has taken sufficient damage prior to the cryo bomb's impact, in which case the unit is destroyed.[2]

Behind the Scenes

If a production building like a Barracks or Supply Pad is caught within the cryo bomb's range, the building will cease production for the period of time, or in the Supply Pad's case, incoming supplies will stop. It can be requested only if Ellen Anders is the selected hero unit. The Cryo bomb can be enhanced 3 times from the Field Armory to make its effect last longer and to increase the number of air units capable of being destroyed. The Cryo bomb is best used when a player wants to freeze his/her opponent's Uber Units, which is either a Scarab or Vulture. This leader power must be backed up with troops because unless the units are heavily damaged this attack will not kill them.

Appearances

Sources

  1. ^ http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41104.html
  2. ^ 2008-04-11, TGS08: Halo Wars Gameplay Presentation. Gamereactor TV. Accessed on 2008-17-12