How the EMP grenade could work

Games Other Halo
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Hello!

Now, assuming the 3rd grenade slot is real, here is my concept for the EMP grenade.

Function:

(This is a human weapon.)

The EMP grenade would work like the Plasma pistol or grenade launcher, however, it would be slightly different.

The EMP grenade would be like a sticky, it will only affect the target if it sticks to it, or if it lands directly next to the object.

It does no damage on the person or vehicle whatsoever.

When it sticks, the Electro-Magnetic Pulse would disable any vehicle, Equipment, AA, Perk or any weapon that rely’s on electricity (e.g. the Spartan Laser).

Just to add to the fun, if the vehicle or person is in contact with another, the EMP will spread. However, they need to be literally touching each other.

This would not disable any of the bread and butter guns, e.g. AR, BR etc.

Finally, it would take out energy shielding, but render no damage to the opponent.

This grenade would be rare, it will only be available at say 3 to 4 spots in the middle of the map, and it only re-spawns once or twice (in MM).

Since it is a sticky, and does no damage to the opponent, combined with it’s scarcity, I think that this would be a balanced weapon.

Feedback?

TLDR:
Human Weapon.
Sticky Grenade.
Disables electronics, shielding and/or even weapons + vehicles.
Does no damage to the enemy.
Rare, not easily available.
Little splash damage. (Range of EMP)
Direct contact will result in multiple targets being EMP’ed.

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This is a good thread, and yet no replies. Typical.

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Pretty cool idea. I’m not too keen on the idea of it disabling weapons, but AA’s, Vehicles and perks(depending on what they are) seem fine.

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Have anyone hear of overcharged Plasma pistol

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reminds me of exactly what the plasma pistol does, except a grenade…

If the fuse wasn’t very short then i say SURE to your idea

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> Have anyone hear of overcharged Plasma pistol

Your point? Anyone hear of the plasma grenade? That didn’t stop Bungie adding the Spike grenade either.

Or the Grenade Launcher EMP effect.

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> reminds me of exactly what the plasma pistol does, except a grenade…
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> If the fuse wasn’t very short then i say SURE to your idea

Do you mean detonation time? It will be near instant. It requires a direct stick though, otherwise it is 2 seconds.

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Seems like it’s just a worse plasma grenade. It would be better against tanks and that’s about it.

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I think an EMP grenade is a wonderful idea. I see it having the same effects of a plasma pistol, in a small area. At the core of the explosion, and a radius of 3 feet, spartan shields would be eaten away entirely, and as the blast radius increases distance away from the core (Say up to 8ft circumference) with less effect. Up close 100% shield, at max range while being hit, -15% shields. The same effect could apply to vehicle shut-down time. Minimum being 1 second, maximum being 5 seconds.

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> Now, assuming the 3rd grenade slot is real, here is my concept for the EMP grenade.

Why not simplify this concept to a more feasible one?

Instead of all the “sticky” details above, why not just have a simple EMP grenade that acts just like the frag grenade from Halo 3, where you can bounce them around corners, bounce them off the ground into your face?

I think IF there ever is an “EMP grenade”, it shouldn’t necessarily disable AAs and “perks” (these “game enhancements”, in Halo 4 are not called “perks”, I just used this term for lack of a better one), because it would only frustrate players on the receiving end. And I know, getting shot frustrates players on the receiving end as well. My point is, if you take damage, what is your first thought? get out of harms way right? Well, if the “EMP grenade” disables AAs and “perks” which would normally help you to go somewhere faster, than the “EMP grenade” does way more that kill your shields. It would be like standing in the hill on King of the Hill, only with no shields. The grenade would effectively make you weak, and cripple you.

I however do like the concept of an EMP grenade, but one that simply disables vehicles, and shields, but does no damage to you or your vehicle. This way, you can still get out of harms way, but the grenade still effectively disabled your shields.

So, it would be a tactical and effective weapon that is not over powered. I think MLG would love it!

Keep it simple!