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The '''SPNKR-x17 Surface-Surface Missile Launcher''' is the one of the last weapons obtained by the [[Security Officer]], and most powerful weapon used by the Security Officer during the Battle of Tau Ceti.
The '''SPNKR-x17 Surface-Surface Missile Launcher''' is the one of the last weapons obtained by the [[Security Officer]], and most powerful weapon used by the Security Officer during the Battle of Tau Ceti.


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== Legacy ==
== Legacy ==
The SPNKR used aboard the UESC Marathon would go on to inspire Durandal's own variant: The SPNKR-XP SSM Launcher.<ref>[http://archives2.bungie.org/manuals/Marathon_2_Manual.pdf Marathon 2: Durandal Manual, pg 16]</ref>
The SPNKR used aboard the UESC Marathon would go on to inspire Durandal's own variant, the SPNKR-XP SSM Launcher.<ref>[http://archives2.bungie.org/manuals/Marathon_2_Manual.pdf Marathon 2: Durandal Manual, pg 16]</ref>


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
* The SPNKR name would go on to be used for Halo's own rocket launcher, though its design would be based on the Marathon 2 and Infinity variant instead of the design used in the first Marathon game.
* The SPNKR name would go on to be used for Halo's own rocket launcher, though its design would be based on the Marathon 2 and Infinity variant instead of the design used in the first Marathon game.
* The weapon appears in Colony Ship for Sale cheap. But is not accessible.<ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/spoiler/m1/13.shtml Marathon Spoiler Guide]</ref>
* The weapon appears in Colony Ship for Sale cheap, but is not accessible.<ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/spoiler/m1/13.shtml Marathon Spoiler Guide]</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 04:31, September 7, 2023

SPNKR-x17 Surface-Surface Missile Launcher
Image of the SPNKR-x17 Surface-Surface Missile Launcher from the Marathon manual.
Production overview

Type:

Flame dispenser

Specifications

Ammunition type:

short range surface-to-surface high-explosive mini-rockets

Capacity:

2 rockets

Feed system:

Unknown

Rate of fire:

Semi Automatic

Optics:

None

Service history

In service:

Unknown

Marathon information

First appearance:

Marathon (1994)

 

The SPNKR-x17 Surface-Surface Missile Launcher is the one of the last weapons obtained by the Security Officer, and most powerful weapon used by the Security Officer during the Battle of Tau Ceti.

Design details

This shoulder mounted rocket launcher holds two Surface-to-Surface High Explosive rockets in each tube. It fires its payload at at a velocity of 110 m/s, with an effective range of 2500 meters.

The blast radius of these rockets is 10 meters.[1]

Legacy

The SPNKR used aboard the UESC Marathon would go on to inspire Durandal's own variant, the SPNKR-XP SSM Launcher.[2]

Notes

  • The SPNKR name would go on to be used for Halo's own rocket launcher, though its design would be based on the Marathon 2 and Infinity variant instead of the design used in the first Marathon game.
  • The weapon appears in Colony Ship for Sale cheap, but is not accessible.[3]

References