Fragmentation Grenade

M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose grenade
Production Information
Manufacturer	Misriah Armory
Model	M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose grenade
Type	Grenade
Cost	cR. 30
Technical specifications
Size	Diameter: 14.8 centimetres (5.8 in) Weight: .4 kg (.875 lbs)
Damage Per Hit	Very High
Maximum Ammo	4 Grenades (at the start of each mission), otherwise it is 2 Grenades
Fire Mode	Thrown
Ammunition Type	Fragmentation shrapnel Filler: .19 kg of ComL High Explosive
Operation	Detonation timer creates a delayed explosion. Once detonated, a hail of shrapnel is released at supersonic speeds, lacerating and maiming anyone in its blast radius.
Accuracy	Depends On Throw
Range	Depends On Throw Killing radius: 4.8 meters (16 ft) Casualty radius: 14.75 meters (49 ft)
Usage
Era	Human-Covenant War
Counterpart	Type-1 Antipersonnel grenade
Affiliation	United Nations Space Command

The M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose grenade (abbreviated M9 HE-DP grenade), also known as the Fragmentation grenade, shortened Frag grenade, or simply Frag, is a UNSC-issued grenade that functions in a manner very similar to contemporary hand grenades.

Overview & Background

The M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose grenade is the UNSC's primary and only available grenade in the entire Halo franchise. These grenades are simple and identifiable to use. Consisting of nothing more than a metal casing enveloping a container of gunpowder that is primed by a ignition timer, the Fragmentation Grenade offers a cheap and simple way to flush out an enemy or kill them outright.

These grenades work differently from their Covenant counterparts which detonate on impact. As the grenades have a timer, there is a delayed explosion; detonating only when the Frag Grenade uses up its detonation timer in 3-4 seconds. The delayed explosion allows a user to 'grenade bounce' this weapon off objects to hit their target at unorthodox angles. At the start of every level, a player is equipped with 4 grenades, however, once it has been used, you can only stock up to 2 grenades like the rest.

Gameplay Information

Advantages

• It is able to bounce off of surfaces, meaning it can reach extra distances or go into hard to hit areas.
• Effective against groups of unshielded infantry.
• Could start with 4 of these grenades, more than any other.

Disadvantages

• Does not explode upon impact.
• An improper throw could backfire literally; as the grenade could just as easily bounce back towards the user and explode in his/her's face.
• Delayed explosion could allow enemies to safely evade.

Developer Information

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Trivia

• The grenade bears resemblence to the US Army M2 'Pineapple' Grenades used in World War Two and the Vietnam War.
• The M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose grenade uses a button or a switch as a timer rather than the safety ring of today's grenades.

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