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==Function== | ==Function== | ||
The power drain creates a short-range electromagnetic pulse (EMP) effect, which interferes with all electronic equipment within the radius of the pulse. It is designed primarily to interfere with common varieties of energy shielding, as well as the electrical components of [[vehicle]]s. After a short time, the device overheats and explodes, and can wound or kill combatants in its resulting explosion. <ref>[http://www.bungie.net/content.aspx?link=h3betaEquipment Bungie.net's review of ''Halo 3 Beta'' equipment]</ref>The electricity it produces can also harm biological systems and | The power drain creates a short-range electromagnetic pulse (EMP) effect, which interferes with all electronic equipment within the radius of the pulse. It is designed primarily to interfere with common varieties of energy shielding, as well as the electrical components of [[vehicle]]s. After a short time, the device overheats and explodes, and can wound or kill combatants in its resulting explosion. <ref>[http://www.bungie.net/content.aspx?link=h3betaEquipment Bungie.net's review of ''Halo 3 Beta'' equipment]</ref>The electricity it produces can also harm biological systems and damage unshielded targets. | ||
In combat, the power drain weakens shields that come within range of its EMP, and immobilizes any nearby vehicles. | In combat, the power drain weakens shields that come within range of its EMP, and immobilizes any nearby vehicles. | ||
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*As the Power Drain can pass through the [[Bubble Shield]], it's a good idea to throw one inside of a Bubble Shield while your enemies are inside of it. | *As the Power Drain can pass through the [[Bubble Shield]], it's a good idea to throw one inside of a Bubble Shield while your enemies are inside of it. | ||
*If a Power Drain unit hits the Bubble Shield unit, the Bubble Shield may move, depending on how fast the power drain is going at the point of impact. This can sometimes rob your enemies of the shield's protection, making them easy targets. | *If a Power Drain unit hits the Bubble Shield unit, the Bubble Shield may move, depending on how fast the power drain is going at the point of impact. This can sometimes rob your enemies of the shield's protection, making them easy targets. | ||
*Deploying this equipment near a popular sniper | *Deploying this equipment near a popular sniper position or an area where people land after using a [[Man Cannon]] can make your enemies susceptible to surprise attacks. | ||
*It is best to keep at a distance from an enemy with a Power Drain, because it is only effective at close range. | *It is best to keep at a distance from an enemy with a Power Drain, because it is only effective at close range. | ||
*The power drain is a useful for of hijacking an enemy vehicle. For example, if you can throw one at a [[Warthog]] or [[Wraith]], it will immobilize them and deplete their shields, meaning that hijacking will kill them and gain you a vehicle. Also, if a [[Banshee]] is close to the ground, a power drain can force it down and allow you to skyjack it. | *The power drain is a useful for of hijacking an enemy vehicle. For example, if you can throw one at a [[Warthog]] or [[Wraith]], it will immobilize them and deplete their shields, meaning that hijacking will kill them and gain you a vehicle. Also, if a [[Banshee]] is close to the ground, a power drain can force it down and allow you to skyjack it. | ||