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The '''MQ-96 Support Drone''' is | The '''MQ-96 Support Drone''' is an unmanned support drone operated by the [[United Nations Space Command]].{{Ref/Site|Id=CF100|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/sweet-centennial|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Sweet Centennial|D=24|M=09|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=139}} | ||
== | ==Overview== | ||
===Design details=== | |||
The MQ-96 is a small support UAV designed to operate in support of infantry units on the ground. This is achieved by way of the drone's numerous sensor and camera feeds, alongside a high-energy [[laser]] weapon designed by [[Isabel]],{{Ref/Game|Id=PL|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Corporal Turpin}} which allow the drone to provide both cover and reconnaissance for its operator. The MQ-96 boasts impressive compatibility with a wide range of complementary systems and equipment: these include [[TACPAD]]s such as the [[MC5 Individual Data/Net Terminal]] with hardened [[UNSC battle network]] uplink, which allows for a user to track and operate their drone. They may also be used with [[Target designator]]s such as the [[H-165 Forward Observer Module|H-165 FOM]], or the [[PZY-955SSA WILLOW]] remote sensor package, which can be used to identify targets for the drone.{{Ref/Reuse|CF100}} | |||
==Operational history== | |||
MQ-96 drones are widely used by the operational forces of {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}. They were used by [[Sergeant]] [[John Forge]] in conjunction with his [[John Forge's Warthog|personal Warthog]],{{Ref/Game|HW2|[[John Forge's Warthog]] in-game unit}} with another used by [[Corporal]] [[Chloe Turpin]] of the [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers|Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]] team [[Sunray 1-1]] to support the team.{{Ref/Reuse|CF100}} They are commonly paired alongside [[M121 Jackrabbit]]s, in particular their "[[Veteran Jackrabbit|Veteran]]" loadouts, for support and reconnaissance even when removed from the wider UNSC support network.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:ODST-Sunray_04.png|Hank and Sunray 1-1 in-game. | File:ODST-Sunray_04.png|Hank and Sunray 1-1 in-game. | ||
File:HW2_Blitz_Veteran_Jackrabbit.jpg | File:HW2_Blitz_Veteran_Jackrabbit.jpg|thumb|A Veteran Jackrabbit with an MQ-96 drone. | ||
File:HW2B Jackrabbit upgrades.png|An upgraded Jackrabbit with an MQ-96 in-game. | File:HW2B Jackrabbit upgrades.png|An upgraded Jackrabbit with an MQ-96 in-game. | ||
File:HW2 ForgeHog InGame.png|Forge's Warthog with an accompanying drone. | File:HW2 ForgeHog InGame.png|Forge's Warthog with an accompanying drone. | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:13, February 21, 2024
The MQ-96 Support Drone is an unmanned support drone operated by the United Nations Space Command.[1][2]
Overview[edit]
Design details[edit]
The MQ-96 is a small support UAV designed to operate in support of infantry units on the ground. This is achieved by way of the drone's numerous sensor and camera feeds, alongside a high-energy laser weapon designed by Isabel,[3] which allow the drone to provide both cover and reconnaissance for its operator. The MQ-96 boasts impressive compatibility with a wide range of complementary systems and equipment: these include TACPADs such as the MC5 Individual Data/Net Terminal with hardened UNSC battle network uplink, which allows for a user to track and operate their drone. They may also be used with Target designators such as the H-165 FOM, or the PZY-955SSA WILLOW remote sensor package, which can be used to identify targets for the drone.[1]
Operational history[edit]
MQ-96 drones are widely used by the operational forces of UNSC Spirit of Fire. They were used by Sergeant John Forge in conjunction with his personal Warthog,[4] with another used by Corporal Chloe Turpin of the Orbital Drop Shock Trooper team Sunray 1-1 to support the team.[1] They are commonly paired alongside M121 Jackrabbits, in particular their "Veteran" loadouts, for support and reconnaissance even when removed from the wider UNSC support network.[2]
Gallery[edit]
Hank and Sunray 1-1 in-game.
A Veteran Jackrabbit with an MQ-96 drone.
An upgraded Jackrabbit with an MQ-96 in-game.
Forge's Warthog with an accompanying drone.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo Wars 2 (First appearance)
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Sweet Centennial (Retrieved on Sep 24, 2021) [archive]
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 139
- ^ Halo Wars 2, Phoenix Logs: Corporal Turpin
- ^ Halo Wars 2, John Forge's Warthog in-game unit
