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| type=Laser designator | | type=Laser designator | ||
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| maxammo=3 (Presumably) | | maxammo=3 (Presumably) | ||
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| ammotype=Orbitally launched missiles | | ammotype=Orbitally launched missiles | ||
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| rate | | rate=Seven orbitally launched missiles per designation | ||
| velocity= | | velocity= | ||
| range= Targeting a location has no range limit | | range= Targeting a location has no range limit | ||
| affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | | affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | ||
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The '''H-165 Forward Observer Module''',<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 193''</ref> commonly referred to as the '''H-165 FOM''', '''Target Locator'''<ref>[http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/109/1098584p1.html '''IGN''': ''E3 2010: Firefight in Halo: Reach – Bigger & Better'']</ref> or '''Designator'''<ref>''[[Halo: Reach]]'' [[Challenges]]</ref> is a [[United Nations Space Command]] piece of equipment | The '''H-165 Forward Observer Module''',<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 193''</ref> commonly referred to as the '''H-165 FOM''', '''Target Locator'''<ref>[http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/109/1098584p1.html '''IGN''': ''E3 2010: Firefight in Halo: Reach – Bigger & Better'']</ref> or '''Designator'''<ref>''[[Halo: Reach]]'' [[Challenges]]</ref> is a [[United Nations Space Command]] piece of equipment. | ||
==Design details== | |||
It is a compact, handheld [[laser]] pointer designed for acquiring and designating targets for small-scale [[orbital bombardment]] from an orbiting [[:Category:Human Ships|UNSC starship]].<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyWmnbni02U&feature=player_embedded '''YouTube''': ''Halo Reach Firefight 2.0 Gameplay Footage'']</ref><ref>[http://e3.gamespot.com/video/6265956/?tag=top_stories%3Btitle%3B1 '''GameSpot''': ''Halo: Reach Interview: Firefight'']</ref> While similar in function to the [[laser designator]], the Target Locator is much smaller and can be held with one hand. The Target Locator also has a scope. | |||
===Operation=== | |||
When the trigger is held down for three seconds, a green laser beam marks the targets, and a red circle is projected on the ground around the target area. Once the target has been locked, [[list of "seven" references in Halo|seven]] missiles strike the designated area from above, doing a large amount of area damage.<ref>[http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/14276699/halo-project/videos/e310_halor_gmp_mortarstrike.html '''IGN''': ''Halo: Reach Xbox 360 Gameplay - E3 2010:Mortar Strike (Off Screen)'']</ref> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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* In the E3 Firefight demo, the Target Locator was labeled as the "Laser Designator" when a player picked it up. In the final game, it is labeled as the "Target Locator". Also, the Locator projected a blue circle on the ground when locked on, the color of wich was changed to red in the final game. | * In the E3 Firefight demo, the Target Locator was labeled as the "Laser Designator" when a player picked it up. In the final game, it is labeled as the "Target Locator". Also, the Locator projected a blue circle on the ground when locked on, the color of wich was changed to red in the final game. | ||
* Normally the Target Locator cannot be given to AI allies but it can be glitched into their hands, allowing it to be used limitlessly.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zobp84S8eu0 '''Youtube''': ''Marine with Target Locator'']</ref> | * Normally the Target Locator cannot be given to AI allies but it can be glitched into their hands, allowing it to be used limitlessly.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zobp84S8eu0 '''Youtube''': ''Marine with Target Locator'']</ref> | ||
* On the [[Firefight]] map [[Unearthed]] the | * On the [[Firefight]] map ''[[Unearthed]] the T''arget Locator has 3 shots rather than the usual 2. The Target Locator will also have 3 shots in Campaign if ''ONI: Sword Base'' is started from Rally Point Alpha. | ||
* While zoomed in with the target locator, holding down the right trigger will show the word 'acquiring' on the lower left corner of the HUD, although it is misspelled as 'aquiring.' | * While zoomed in with the target locator, holding down the right trigger will show the word 'acquiring' on the lower left corner of the HUD, although it is misspelled as 'aquiring.' | ||
* A Target Locator is capable of locking on to a shot from a [[Type-50 Directed Energy Rifle/Heavy|Concussion Rifle]] or dropship.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpcTo4zdnRk '''Youtube''': Game Fails: Halo Reach "Well... a new target WAS located"]</ref> | * A Target Locator is capable of locking on to a shot from a [[Type-50 Directed Energy Rifle/Heavy|Concussion Rifle]] or dropship.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpcTo4zdnRk '''Youtube''': Game Fails: Halo Reach "Well... a new target WAS located"]</ref> | ||
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==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo: Reach | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
[[Category:UNSC technology]] | [[Category:UNSC technology]] | ||
Revision as of 12:17, July 15, 2012
The H-165 Forward Observer Module,[1] commonly referred to as the H-165 FOM, Target Locator[2] or Designator[3] is a United Nations Space Command piece of equipment.
Design details
It is a compact, handheld laser pointer designed for acquiring and designating targets for small-scale orbital bombardment from an orbiting UNSC starship.[4][5] While similar in function to the laser designator, the Target Locator is much smaller and can be held with one hand. The Target Locator also has a scope.
Operation
When the trigger is held down for three seconds, a green laser beam marks the targets, and a red circle is projected on the ground around the target area. Once the target has been locked, seven missiles strike the designated area from above, doing a large amount of area damage.[6]
Trivia
- Destroying two vehicles with a single shot from the Target Locator in the third Campaign mission unlocks the Achievement "Two Corpses in One Grave." This achievement's name is reference to a line spoken by the Gravemind and is similar to the Halo 3 Achievement "Two for One."
- The Target Locator is available only in Firefight and Campaign. It does not appear in Matchmaking or Forge, presumably for balancing reasons.
- The Target Locator is the only weapon in the game which will not have infinite ammunition from the infinite ammo selection in custom firefight matches. A detached turret will also not have infinite ammo unless the bottomless clip selection is enabled, unlike the Target locator which will still not have infinite ammo.
- In the E3 Firefight demo, the Target Locator was labeled as the "Laser Designator" when a player picked it up. In the final game, it is labeled as the "Target Locator". Also, the Locator projected a blue circle on the ground when locked on, the color of wich was changed to red in the final game.
- Normally the Target Locator cannot be given to AI allies but it can be glitched into their hands, allowing it to be used limitlessly.[7]
- On the Firefight map Unearthed the Target Locator has 3 shots rather than the usual 2. The Target Locator will also have 3 shots in Campaign if ONI: Sword Base is started from Rally Point Alpha.
- While zoomed in with the target locator, holding down the right trigger will show the word 'acquiring' on the lower left corner of the HUD, although it is misspelled as 'aquiring.'
- A Target Locator is capable of locking on to a shot from a Concussion Rifle or dropship.[8]
Gallery
A close-up view of the Target Locator when wielded.
The Target Locator's reticule scoped-in and painting targets (the green line designates the targets and once the orange "acquire" bar is full the strike commences).
List of appearances
- Halo: Reach (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 193
- ^ IGN: E3 2010: Firefight in Halo: Reach – Bigger & Better
- ^ Halo: Reach Challenges
- ^ YouTube: Halo Reach Firefight 2.0 Gameplay Footage
- ^ GameSpot: Halo: Reach Interview: Firefight
- ^ IGN: Halo: Reach Xbox 360 Gameplay - E3 2010:Mortar Strike (Off Screen)
- ^ Youtube: Marine with Target Locator
- ^ Youtube: Game Fails: Halo Reach "Well... a new target WAS located"
