M168 Demolition Charge

The M168 Demolition Charge is a United Nations Space Command explosive device.Halo 3: ODST
==Overview==
The M168 Demolition Device is an explosive ordnance that is used to destroy or clear large structures. Because of the nature of the device, it is more commonly employed as a device to destroy buildings, or other structures, than an explosive used to destroy the enemy itself.
The M168 has three vital components to it. The first is the explosives pack itself, which can be attached to any surface by using an adhesive strip on the back of the pack. The second component is the charge. The charge itself is also an explosive pack, the only major difference is that the front panel of the charge has an arming handle and a keypad. From here, the detonation code and countdown timer can be set and authorized. Once the code has been verified, the charging handle can then be rotated to its "armed" position. Once in the armed position, an arming signal is sent to the other explosives within range. The third component is the wireless card, which will locate and connect to a terminal or heads up display and wait to receive the detonation signal.
===Advantages===
The M168 excels at taking down large objects that may be preventing friendly infantry and armor from reaching an objective, or to prevent the enemy from gaining access to an area. While the M168 is not designed for killing infantry, the large blast radius of the device can severely wound or kill anything within range and if the placement is just right, it may be used to cunningly kill the enemy by bringing large objects and debris on them.
===Disadvantages===
The M168's main disadvantage is that is it not designed for combat and, as such, its use as an explosive to eliminate enemy infantry and armor is limited. The M168 must also be detonated by a keypad terminal or an authorized user's Heads-up display; without this authorization, the final detonation signal cannot be sent to the M168.
==Tactical Uses==
*The M168 was used during the Battle of Mombasa when Mickey and Dutch, two ODSTs from Alpha-Nine, were attempting to halt the Covenant's advance on the ONI Alpha Site. They were successfully able to halt Covenant armor advance via the bridge, but were unable to stop the enemy from overrunning the facility. Forced to retreat, they were able to destroy the building using the M168.Halo 3: ODST, ONI Alpha Site
==Easter egg==
There is an unarmed M168 in the bottom of the shaft on ONI Alpha Site. It is best seen in pan cam or theater. You can also see it if you fall into the pit.
==Gallery==
File:M168.jpg|M168 study. 
File:M165 Demolition Charge.jpg|One of Mickey's M168s.
==Appearances==
*Halo 3: ODST 
==Sources==
Category:Charges
Category:Halo 3: ODST
Category:Human Weapons