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{{Center|This article is about the Hydra model featured in ''Halo Infinite''. For other uses of the word Hydra, see [[Hydra (disambiguation)]].}}
{{Disambig header|the Hydra model featured in ''Halo Infinite''|other uses of the word Hydra|Hydra (disambiguation)}}
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{{Weapon infobox
{{Weapon infobox
|name = Hydra MLRS-2 HGL
|name = MLRS-2 Hydra
|image =[[File:HINF - MLRS-2 Hydra Product Logo.png|100px]]
|image =[[File:HINF - MLRS-2 Hydra Product Logo.png|100px]]<br>
[[File:HINF-Hydra.png|300px]]
[[File:HINF Hydra Crop.png|300px]]
|manufacturer = [[Chalybs Defense Solutions]]{{Ref/Generic|Id=Beta|[[Halo Infinite Multiplayer Tech Preview]]}}
|manufacturer = [[Chalybs Defense Solutions]]{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=177}}
|series = [[Hydra]]
|series = [[Hydra]]
|type = [[Wikipedia:Multiple rocket launcher|Multiple rocket launcher]]
|type = [[Wikipedia:Multiple rocket launcher|Multiple rocket launcher]]
|cost =  
|cost =  
|variant = MLRS-2
|variant = [[Pursuit Hydra]]
|length =  
|length = {{Convert|37.8|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
|width =  
|width =  
|height =  
|height =  
|weight =  
|weight =  
|ammotype = [[Wikipedia:Airburst round|HEAB]] Gyroc rockets{{Ref/Reuse|Beta}}
|ammotype = [[9X-G Gyroc rocket|9X-G High-Explosive Air Bursting Gyroc rocket]]s{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
|feed = 6-rocket revolving cylinder{{Ref/Reuse|Beta}}
|capacity =
|feed = 6-rocket revolving cylinder{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
|operation =  
|operation =  
|rate = Automatic
|rate =  
|rate-title = Firing mode
|velocity =
|velocity =
|range = Medium to long
|optics =
|range =  
|service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
}}
}}
The '''Multiple Launch Rocket System-2 Hydra''' ('''MLRS-2 Hydra'''),{{Ref/Reuse|Beta}} commonly known simply as the '''Hydra''', is a weapon employed by the [[United Nations Space Command]] as part of the "[[Hydra]]" line of weapons manufactured by [[Chalybs Defense Solutions]].{{Ref/Reuse|Beta}} The weapon succeeds the previous [[MLRS-1 Hydra|MLRS-1]] model.
{{Article quote|The latest in the portable micro-missile launcher technology. By toggling to the zoom aim mode, the MLRS-2 Hydra can lock-on to vehicles and infantry targets, allowing missiles to home-in. When hip fired, Hydra munitions are unguided, but feature proximity air-burst fusing.{{Ref/Game|Id=forge|HINF|Forge - MLRS-2 Hydra description|Quote=The latest in the portable micro-missile launcher technology. By toggling to the zoom aim mode, the MLRS-2 Hydra can lock-on to vehicles and infantry targets, allowing missiles to home-in. When hip fired, Hydra munitions are unguided, but feature proximity air-burst fusing.}}}}
The '''Multiple Launch Rocket System-2 Hydra Gyroc Launcher''' ('''MLRS-2 Hydra''') is a weapon in the '''[[Hydra]]''' line of gyroc missile launchers built by [[Chalybs Defense Solutions]] and employed by the [[United Nations Space Command]].{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} The weapon succeeds the previous [[MLRS-1 Hydra|MLRS-1]] model.


==Overview==
==Overview==
===Design===
===Design details===
It uses gyroscopically stabilized, high-explosive micro-missiles capable of locking onto enemy targets similar to the [[Covenant]]'s [[Type-52 plasma launcher]].{{Ref/Reuse|Beta}} Warnings on the body of the MLRS-2 Hydra recommend using only approved UNSC munitions.{{Ref/Site|Id=insideoct2021|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/inside-infinite-october-2021|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Inside Infinite - October 2021}}
As with its predecessor, the [[MLRS-1 Hydra|MLRS-1]], the MLRS-2 Hydra is a semi-automatic missile launcher equipped by infantry forces for use against other infantry and vehicles. The weapon is arranged in a manner similar to a conventional rifle, albeit with a more angular body than its predecessor. The fore of the weapon contains a revolving cylinder which stocks six [[9X-G Gyroc rocket|9X-G High Explosive, Air Bursting (HEAB) gyroscopically-stabilised missiles]]. These missiles can be individually-fired by the operator with a semi-automatic fire mode in either dumb-fire or locked-on to enemies. When locking onto enemies, the weapon's integrated semi-automatic tracking and targeting systems allow the operator to target enemy infantry or individual parts of vehicles for the missiles to home in on.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
 
Warnings on the body of the MLRS-2 Hydra recommend using only approved UNSC munitions.{{Ref/Site|Id=insideoct2021|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/inside-infinite-october-2021|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Inside Infinite - October 2021|D=29|M=10|Y=2021}}


===History===
===History===
MLRS-2 Hydra units are either tested or manufactured at the [[Seattle]] [[Seattle Complex|Complex]], [[United Republic of North America]].{{Ref/Reuse|insideoct2021}} Succeeding the MLRS-1 model, the MLRS-2 was in use by UNSC forces by [[2559]]. In this time, it was employed during the [[Installation 07 conflict]].{{Ref/Reuse|Beta}} While fighting the [[John-117|Master Chief]], the [[Jiralhanae Warlord]] [[Tremonius]] used a Hydra against the Spartan.{{Ref/Level|Id=foundation|HI|[[Foundation (Halo Infinite)|Foundation]]}}
MLRS-2 Hydra units are either tested or manufactured at the [[Seattle]] [[Seattle Complex|Complex]], [[United Republic of North America]].{{Ref/Reuse|insideoct2021}} Succeeding the MLRS-1 model, the MLRS-2 was in use by UNSC forces by [[2559]]. In this time, it was employed during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].{{Ref/Game|HINF|Hydra in-game weapon}} While fighting the [[John-117|Master Chief]], the [[Jiralhanae Warlord]] [[Tremonius]] used a Hydra against the Spartan.{{Ref/Level|Id=foundation|HI|Foundation (Halo Infinite)|Foundation}}
 
===Variants===
*'''[[Pursuit Hydra]]''': The Pursuit Hydra locks onto targets more quickly and fires projectiles at greater velocities, making it more effective at longer ranges.{{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}}
<gallery class="center">
File:HINF Hydra Pursuit Crop.png|Pursuit Hydra
</gallery>


==Variants==
==In-game information==
*'''[[Pursuit Hydra]]''': The Pursuit Hydra locks onto targets more quickly and fires projectiles at greater velocities, making it more effective at longer ranges.
{{Article quote|A rapid-fire guided munitions launcher that fires gyroscopically-stabilized rockets, which home in on targets after lock-on.{{Ref/Game|HI|Weapon customization|Weapons Bench description}}{{Ref/Game|HI|Academy - Weapon Drills - Hydra description}}}}
{{Expand-section}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Hydra}}
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes}}
===Development images===
<gallery>
File:HINF-Hydra.png|The MLRS-2 Hydra's textures in the early stages of ''Halo Infinite'' development.
File:HINF Hydra Decals.png|Decals on the MLRS-2.
File:HINF Hydra HiPoly Render 1.jpg|A render of the MLRS-2's high-poly model.
File:HINF Hydra HiPoly Render 2.jpg|A render of the MLRS-2's high-poly model.
File:HINF Hydra HiPoly Render 3.jpg|A render of the MLRS-2's high-poly model.
</gallery>
 
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HINF Hydra Firing.png|A Spartan firing an MLRS-2.
File:HINF Hydra Missile.png|The MLRS-2 micro-missile.
File:HINF-HydraHUD.png|First-person view of the Hydra in dumb-fire mode.
File:HINF-HydraHUD.png|First-person view of the Hydra in dumb-fire mode.
File:HINF-HydratrackingHUD.png|First-person view of the Hydra in tracking mode.
File:HINF-HydratrackingHUD.png|First-person view of the Hydra in tracking mode.
File:HINF HydraReloading.png|A 9X-G HEAB Gyroc rocket being inserted into an MLRS-2.
File:HINF Hydra Missile.png|The 9X-G HEAB Gyroc rocket mid-flight.
File:HINF Trailblazer&Hydra.png|A Spartan wielding an MLRS-2.
File:HINF Zvezda&Hydra.png|A Spartan sprinting with an MLRS-2.
File:HINF Hydra Firing.png|A Spartan firing an MLRS-2.
File:HINF Sangheili Enforcer heavy weapons battle.png|A Sangheili Enforcer fires a rocket from a MLRS-2 Hydra.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
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{{UNSC support weapons}}
{{UNSC support weapons}}
[[Category:Hydra MLRS]]

Latest revision as of 19:20, September 10, 2023

This article is about the Hydra model featured in Halo Infinite. For other uses of the word Hydra, see Hydra (disambiguation).
MLRS-2 Hydra
The MLRS-2 Hydra's product logo.

A crop of the MLRS-2 Hydra.

Production overview

Manufacturer:

Chalybs Defense Solutions[1]

Model series:

Hydra

Type:

Multiple rocket launcher

Variants:

Pursuit Hydra

Specifications

Length:

96 centimeters (37.8 in)[1]

Ammunition type:

9X-G High-Explosive Air Bursting Gyroc rockets[1]

Feed system:

6-rocket revolving cylinder[1]

Service history

In service:

Post-Covenant War conflicts

 
“ The latest in the portable micro-missile launcher technology. By toggling to the zoom aim mode, the MLRS-2 Hydra can lock-on to vehicles and infantry targets, allowing missiles to home-in. When hip fired, Hydra munitions are unguided, but feature proximity air-burst fusing.[2] ”

The Multiple Launch Rocket System-2 Hydra Gyroc Launcher (MLRS-2 Hydra) is a weapon in the Hydra line of gyroc missile launchers built by Chalybs Defense Solutions and employed by the United Nations Space Command.[1] The weapon succeeds the previous MLRS-1 model.

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

As with its predecessor, the MLRS-1, the MLRS-2 Hydra is a semi-automatic missile launcher equipped by infantry forces for use against other infantry and vehicles. The weapon is arranged in a manner similar to a conventional rifle, albeit with a more angular body than its predecessor. The fore of the weapon contains a revolving cylinder which stocks six 9X-G High Explosive, Air Bursting (HEAB) gyroscopically-stabilised missiles. These missiles can be individually-fired by the operator with a semi-automatic fire mode in either dumb-fire or locked-on to enemies. When locking onto enemies, the weapon's integrated semi-automatic tracking and targeting systems allow the operator to target enemy infantry or individual parts of vehicles for the missiles to home in on.[1]

Warnings on the body of the MLRS-2 Hydra recommend using only approved UNSC munitions.[3]

History[edit]

MLRS-2 Hydra units are either tested or manufactured at the Seattle Complex, United Republic of North America.[3] Succeeding the MLRS-1 model, the MLRS-2 was in use by UNSC forces by 2559. In this time, it was employed during the Battle for Zeta Halo.[4] While fighting the Master Chief, the Jiralhanae Warlord Tremonius used a Hydra against the Spartan.[5]

Variants[edit]

  • Pursuit Hydra: The Pursuit Hydra locks onto targets more quickly and fires projectiles at greater velocities, making it more effective at longer ranges.[6]
  • Pursuit Hydra

    Pursuit Hydra

In-game information[edit]

“ A rapid-fire guided munitions launcher that fires gyroscopically-stabilized rockets, which home in on targets after lock-on.[7][8] ”
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Gallery[edit]

Main-Legendary.png See our gameplay information related to MLRS-2 Hydra on its gameplay page.
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Development images[edit]

  • The MLRS-2 Hydra's textures in the early stages of Halo Infinite development.

    The MLRS-2 Hydra's textures in the early stages of Halo Infinite development.

  • Decals on the MLRS-2.

    Decals on the MLRS-2.

  • A render of the MLRS-2's high-poly model.

    A render of the MLRS-2's high-poly model.

  • A render of the MLRS-2's high-poly model.

    A render of the MLRS-2's high-poly model.

  • A render of the MLRS-2's high-poly model.

    A render of the MLRS-2's high-poly model.

Screenshots[edit]

  • First-person view of the Hydra in dumb-fire mode.

    First-person view of the Hydra in dumb-fire mode.

  • First-person view of the Hydra in tracking mode.

    First-person view of the Hydra in tracking mode.

  • A 9X-G HEAB Gyroc rocket being inserted into an MLRS-2.

    A 9X-G HEAB Gyroc rocket being inserted into an MLRS-2.

  • The 9X-G HEAB Gyroc rocket mid-flight.

    The 9X-G HEAB Gyroc rocket mid-flight.

  • A Spartan wielding an MLRS-2.

    A Spartan wielding an MLRS-2.

  • A Spartan sprinting with an MLRS-2.

    A Spartan sprinting with an MLRS-2.

  • A Spartan firing an MLRS-2.

    A Spartan firing an MLRS-2.

  • A Sangheili Enforcer fires a rocket from a MLRS-2 Hydra.

    A Sangheili Enforcer fires a rocket from a MLRS-2 Hydra.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 177
  2. ^ Halo Infinite, Forge - MLRS-2 Hydra description: "The latest in the portable micro-missile launcher technology. By toggling to the zoom aim mode, the MLRS-2 Hydra can lock-on to vehicles and infantry targets, allowing missiles to home-in. When hip fired, Hydra munitions are unguided, but feature proximity air-burst fusing."
  3. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Inside Infinite - October 2021 (Retrieved on Oct 29, 2021) [archive]
  4. ^ Halo Infinite, Hydra in-game weapon
  5. ^ Halo Infinite, campaign level Foundation
  6. ^ Halo Support, Halo Infinite Weapon, Equipment, and Vehicle Inventory (Retrieved on May 5, 2023) [archive]
  7. ^ Halo Infinite, Weapons Bench description
  8. ^ Halo Infinite, Academy - Weapon Drills - Hydra description

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