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The '''Hydra MLRS''' is a series of infantry support weapons employed by the [[UNSC]] and manufactured by [[Chalybs Defense Solutions]].
[[File:HINF Hydra Firing.png|300px|thumb|A [[CAVALLINO-class Mjolnir|CAVALLINO]]-clad Spartan firing an MLRS-2 Hydra.]]
The '''Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Gyroc Launcher''', colloquially nicknamed the '''Hydra''', is a series of handheld missile launchers developed by [[Chalybs Defense Solutions]] for use by the military forces of the [[United Nations Space Command]].{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/hydra-launcher|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=Universe, Weapons|Page=Hydra Launcher|D=30|M=10|Y=2021|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/hydra-launcher.html}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=177}}


==MLRS-1 Hydra==
==Overview==
The [[MLRS-1 Hydra]] was employed by UNSC forces during the early stages of the [[Created conflict]].{{Ref/Game|H5G}}
[[File:H5 Hydra on Regret.jpg|300px|thumb|A [[RECRUIT-class Mjolnir|RECRUIT]]-clad Spartan firing an MLRS-1 Hydra.]]
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===Design details===
Hydras are multiple-rocket launchers designed to fire 9X-G high explosive, airbursting (HEAB) gyroscopically-stabilised rockets. They are infantry-portable and held akin to a [[rifle]]. The fore of the weapon contains a revolving cylinder typically holding six rockets which can be semi-automatically fired in rapid succession. The Hydra's most unique feature is its lock-on. The weapons' targeting and detection suite is capable of locking onto enemy infantry and vehicles, with the rockets fired self-guiding onto these targets.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
 
===History===
Hydras are relatively recent additions into the UNSC arsenal. As of [[2558]], the MLRS-1 Hydra had only been issued to operatives of the [[Spartan Operations]] division and had yet to see widespread usage among the regular military.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
 
==Variants==
There are two major production lines of the Hydra in service - the MLRS-1 and MLRS-2. Each line has its own sub-variants.
===MLRS-1 Hydra===
The [[MLRS-1 Hydra]] was employed by UNSC forces during the early stages of the [[Created conflict]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*'''[[Typhon]]:''' a specialised upgrade in [[Watershed Division]] prototyping, with higher damage and more effective recoil compensation.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Game|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=Typhon description|Quote=What Chalybs builds, Watershed Division perfects. Improved Hydra Launcher with upgraded recoil compensation, warhead damage, and reload speed.}}
*'''[[Echidna]]:''' a specialised upgrade in Watershed Division prototyping, firing non-nuclear [[electromagnetic pulse]] missiles.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Game|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=Echidna description|Quote=Experimental mini-missile warheads are just one of Chalybs Defense's many R&D projects. Advanced Hydra Launcher loaded with experimental EMP warheads capable of temporarily disabling enemy vehicles.}}
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File:H5G-Hydra render.png|The MLRS-1.
File:H5G-Hydra render.png|The MLRS-1.
File:H5_Hydra_Typhon.png|The MLRS-1 "Typhon".
File:H5G Render HydraMLRS-Echidna.png|The MLRS-1 "Echidna".
</gallery>
</gallery>


==MLRS-2 Hydra==
===MLRS-2 Hydra===
The [[MLRS-2 Hydra]] is employed by UNSC forces operating on [[Installation 07]].{{Ref/Generic|[[Halo Infinite Multiplayer Tech Preview]]}}
The [[MLRS-2 Hydra]] is employed by UNSC forces operating on [[Installation 07]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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*'''[[Pursuit Hydra]]:''' a variant of the MLRS-2 firing rockets with a higher velocity and lower targeting time.{{Ref/Game|Id=forge|HINF|Forge - Pursuit Hydra description|Quote=Increased long-range proficiency with faster target lock and improved rocket velocity.}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Support|URL=https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/6882880281364-Halo-Infinite-Weapon-Equipment-and-Vehicle-Inventory-|Site=Halo Support|Page=Halo Infinite Weapon, Equipment, and Vehicle Inventory|D=05|M=05|Y=2023}}
File:HINF-Hydra.png|The MLRS-2.
<gallery class="center">
File:HINF_Hydra_Crop.png|The MLRS-2.
File:HINF_Hydra_Pursuit_Crop.png|The MLRS-2 "Pursuit".
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</gallery>


==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}


{{UNSC support weapons}}
[[Category:UNSC infantry weapons]]
[[Category:UNSC infantry weapons]]
[[Category:Hydra MLRS| ]]

Latest revision as of 22:38, May 23, 2023

Third-person view of a SPARTAN-IV firing the Hydra MLRS in Halo Infinite multiplayer.
A CAVALLINO-clad Spartan firing an MLRS-2 Hydra.

The Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Gyroc Launcher, colloquially nicknamed the Hydra, is a series of handheld missile launchers developed by Chalybs Defense Solutions for use by the military forces of the United Nations Space Command.[1][2]

Overview[edit]

A RECRUIT-clad Spartan firing an MLRS-1 Hydra.

Design details[edit]

Hydras are multiple-rocket launchers designed to fire 9X-G high explosive, airbursting (HEAB) gyroscopically-stabilised rockets. They are infantry-portable and held akin to a rifle. The fore of the weapon contains a revolving cylinder typically holding six rockets which can be semi-automatically fired in rapid succession. The Hydra's most unique feature is its lock-on. The weapons' targeting and detection suite is capable of locking onto enemy infantry and vehicles, with the rockets fired self-guiding onto these targets.[1][2]

History[edit]

Hydras are relatively recent additions into the UNSC arsenal. As of 2558, the MLRS-1 Hydra had only been issued to operatives of the Spartan Operations division and had yet to see widespread usage among the regular military.[1]

Variants[edit]

There are two major production lines of the Hydra in service - the MLRS-1 and MLRS-2. Each line has its own sub-variants.

MLRS-1 Hydra[edit]

The MLRS-1 Hydra was employed by UNSC forces during the early stages of the Created conflict.[1][2]

  • The MLRS-1.

    The MLRS-1.

  • The MLRS-1 "Typhon".

    The MLRS-1 "Typhon".

  • The MLRS-1 "Echidna".

    The MLRS-1 "Echidna".

MLRS-2 Hydra[edit]

The MLRS-2 Hydra is employed by UNSC forces operating on Installation 07.[2]

  • Pursuit Hydra: a variant of the MLRS-2 firing rockets with a higher velocity and lower targeting time.[5][6]
  • The MLRS-2.

    The MLRS-2.

  • The MLRS-2 "Pursuit".

    The MLRS-2 "Pursuit".

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f Halo Waypoint - Universe, Weapons, Hydra Launcher (Retrieved on Oct 30, 2021) [local archive] [external archive]
  2. ^ a b c d Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 177
  3. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ card: Typhon description "What Chalybs builds, Watershed Division perfects. Improved Hydra Launcher with upgraded recoil compensation, warhead damage, and reload speed."
  4. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ card: Echidna description "Experimental mini-missile warheads are just one of Chalybs Defense's many R&D projects. Advanced Hydra Launcher loaded with experimental EMP warheads capable of temporarily disabling enemy vehicles."
  5. ^ Halo Infinite, Forge - Pursuit Hydra description: "Increased long-range proficiency with faster target lock and improved rocket velocity."
  6. ^ Halo Support, Halo Infinite Weapon, Equipment, and Vehicle Inventory (Retrieved on May 5, 2023) [archive]

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