M80 missile launcher
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The M80 Multiple Launch Rocket System (M80 MLRS),[1] known simply as the Rocket pod turret is a portable turret in use by the UNSC Armed Forces after the Human-Covenant War. It is capable of firing three missiles at once and carries a total of 24 missiles.[2]
Specifications
Designed to replace Covenant War-era designs, the M80 consists of three modules: a central fire control system with integral sensor package and two detachable launcher pods with three ammo cells each. Each cell features an internal reloading mechanism and anti-blast safety features to mitigate injury to the user in the event of damage to the rockets contained within. Relatively light and self-contained, the M80 can be fitted to any vehicle or structure compatible with the older M79 Multiple Launch Rocket System.[1] The M80 is notably mounted on the Rocket Warthog.[3]
Variants
- M80B MLRS: Initially deployed exclusively to elite UNICOM units assigned to Earth, the M80B integrates additional smart-link functionality and datalinks, including the latest specialized protocols used by the Office of Naval Intelligence and NAVSPECWAR.[1]
- ONI Rocket Pod Turret: A variant used by the Office of Naval Intelligence. This variant can lock on to vehicles and aircraft. It also fires 6 rockets at once, though now it only has 4 shots.
- Vespin rocket pod: A variant with faster rockets and reload.
Gameplay
Carrying the turret decreases the player's speed and maneuverability.
Gallery
Render of the detached M80B rocket pod turret in Halo 5: Guardians.
Alternate render of the M80B.
Jameson Locke using an M80B during the Battle of Meridian.
A Void Dancer-clad Spartan-IV wielding the detached rocket pod turret on Pegasus.
An M80B's missile.
HUD of the M80B.
HUD of the detached M80B.
HUD of the Rocket Hog mounted M80B.
The default rocket pod turret.
The ONI rocket pod turret.
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List of appearances
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f Halo Waypoint: Missile Launcher
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians Official Game Guide (Collector's Edition), page 271
