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Used by UNSC [[Capital ships]] and [[Cruisers]], it can also be fitted on [[Longsword|C709 Longsword]] interceptors for a low-profile insertion. They can also be fitted with guidance computers for increased accuracy. Upon detonation, the Shiva-class Nuclear Warhead releases a massive EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse), effectively disabling electronics aboard nearby ships. | Used by UNSC [[Capital ships]] and [[Cruisers]], it can also be fitted on [[Longsword|C709 Longsword]] interceptors for a low-profile insertion. They can also be fitted with guidance computers for increased accuracy. Upon detonation, the Shiva-class Nuclear Warhead releases a massive EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse), effectively disabling electronics aboard nearby ships. | ||
It should be noted that [[Covenant]] [[Capital ship]] shields have enough power to absorb a full thermonuclear blast from far away, but not directly. If the warhead detonates inside the shield, the effects of the blast is multiplied tremendously, | It should be noted that [[Covenant]] [[Capital ship]] shields have enough power to absorb a full thermonuclear blast from far away, but not directly. If the warhead detonates inside the shield, the effects of the blast is multiplied tremendously, due to the ship's shields containing the blast. This is demonstrated in the battle of Reach by Captain Keyes while piloting the Pillar of Autumn | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||