Z-040 pulse grenade
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Template:New Content Template:Weapon Infobox The Z-040 Attenuation Field Generator/Localized[1], also known as the Pulse grenade, is a thrown Forerunner weapon that functions similarly to traditional grenades.
Overview
The Pulse grenade was used by Forerunners to cauterize Flood strongholds composed of resilient Flood Super Cell accretions which quickly develop into a Gravemind.[2] When inert, the Pulse Grenade is a box-like device with eight pyramidal projections and glowing yellow highlights. When thrown, its yellow patches invert into orange-glowing spikes, and it creates an area of effect that damages shields and health. It is designed to clear enemies from cover. [1] Upon being thrown, it forcefully detonates and forms a hazardous ionization sphere which eventually collapses, destroying nearby targets.[3] Its operation is similar in function to the Power drain equipment of Halo 3. [1]
Trivia
In the Halo 4: Official Game Guide it is mistakenly portrayed as a star-shaped device with six spikes.[4] In the Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, it is shown to be a more box-like device with eight spikes. This is presumably an oversight by 343 Industries.
Gallery
Concept art of the Z-040 Pulse Grenade.
The six-sided star-shaped Pulse Grenade.
A pair of Pulse Grenades in Halo 4.
A Pulse Grenade's ionization field.
An active Pulse Grenade in a Halo 4 multiplayer match.
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List of appearances
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ a b c Halo Waypoint: The Halo Bulletin: 9.26.12
- ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 102
- ^ YouTube: Halo 4 Exile PAX 2012 CTF Gameplay!
- ^ Halo 4: Official Game Guide (Collector's Edition), page 47
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