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The '''Radar Jammer''' is an [[equipment]] item in [[Halo 3]] that scrambles nearby players [[motion sensors]] by creating a multitude of false dots on the radar of everyone within range.<ref>[http://www.arrogantics.com/2007/05/30/high-resolution-scans-of-gamepros-halo-3-article/ Gamerpro Magazine]</ref> While it can create chaos for enemies, it also has the same effect on teammates. In campaign mode it is uncommon for one to be dropped by enemy [[Brutes]]. It is mostly used by [[Brute Stalkers]] to make them even harder to be found by their prey. It is no longer available in [[matchmaking]] as the Flare and the Radar Jammer had physics properties that allowed players to exploit the game unfairly. | The '''Radar Jammer''' is an [[equipment]] item in [[Halo 3]] that scrambles nearby players [[motion sensors]] by creating a multitude of false dots on the radar of everyone within range.<ref>[http://www.arrogantics.com/2007/05/30/high-resolution-scans-of-gamepros-halo-3-article/ Gamerpro Magazine]</ref> While it can create chaos for enemies, it also has the same effect on teammates. In campaign mode it is uncommon for one to be dropped by enemy [[Brutes]]. It is mostly used by [[Brute Stalkers]] to make them even harder to be found by their prey. It is no longer available in [[matchmaking]] as the Flare and the Radar Jammer had physics properties that allowed players to exploit the game unfairly. | ||
If under the effect of the Radar Jammer, it is possible to distinguish between the 'false enemies' and the real enemies on your radar. It can be seen that dots on the radar generated by the Jammer almost never stop moving, whereas real enemies tend to move more carefully and stop at points, the fake blips also seem to move faster and more "fluidly" than a normal person. An activated Radar Jammer can also be destroyed by weapons fire. | If under the effect of the Radar Jammer, it is possible to distinguish between the 'false enemies' and the real enemies on your radar. It can be seen that dots on the radar generated by the Jammer almost never stop moving, whereas real enemies tend to move more carefully and stop at points, the fake blips also seem to move faster and more "fluidly" than a normal person. An activated Radar Jammer can also be destroyed by [[weapons]] fire. | ||
The Radar Jammer is similar in appearance to the [[Power Drain]] and [[Flare]], except for a red glow instead of blue or yellow one. Its symbol in the [[heads-up display]] is a dot with curved waves emitting from it. | The Radar Jammer is similar in appearance to the [[Power Drain]] and [[Flare]], except for a red glow instead of blue or yellow one. Its symbol in the [[heads-up display]] is a dot with curved waves emitting from it. | ||
==Multiplayer Tactics== | ==Multiplayer Tactics== | ||
*The Radar Jammer is ''best'' used in conjunction with the Active Camouflage power-up. When it is deployed, the enemy will be distracted enough that the player may be able to score a quick [[melee]] kill, or an assassination. | *The Radar Jammer is ''best'' used in conjunction with the [[Active Camouflage]] power-up. When it is deployed, the enemy will be distracted enough that the player may be able to score a quick [[melee]] [[kill]], or an [[assassination]]. | ||
*This type of equipment is both useful and detrimental to the user, allies, and opponents, since everyone's motion sensors are affected. The Radar Jammer should only be used if the player is in a position where he or she does not need to use his motion sensor to score a kill. | *This type of [[equipment]] is both useful and detrimental to the user, [[allies]], and opponents, since everyone's [[motion sensors]] are affected. The Radar Jammer should only be used if the player is in a position where he or she does not need to use his motion sensor to score a kill. | ||
*Watch out for opponents throwing Radar Jammers at you. If this happens, nothing annoys them more than shooting it immediately and making it explode in their faces. This is also useful in the Campaign against Brutes. If shot soon enough after having been deployed, it can damage or even kill the Brute dumb enough to deploy it. | *Watch out for opponents throwing Radar Jammers at you. If this happens, nothing annoys them more than shooting it immediately and making it explode in their faces. This is also useful in the Campaign against Brutes. If shot soon enough after having been deployed, it can damage or even kill the Brute dumb enough to deploy it. | ||
*In [[CTF]], using this together with the [[Flare]] can be useful. Have one player throw in the Radar Jammer, then have another throw in a Flare while looking in the direction of the Flag so you know which way to go. By the time your opponents can see again, they will notice their flag is gone. If Flares are unavailable, use an Active Camouflage instead. | *In [[CTF]], using this together with the [[Flare]] can be useful. Have one player throw in the Radar Jammer, then have another throw in a Flare while looking in the direction of the Flag so you know which way to go. By the time your opponents can see again, they will notice their flag is gone. If Flares are unavailable, use an Active Camouflage instead. | ||