- Colichemarde
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Posted by: CTN 0452 9
The only problem with your theory is the needler ammo crystals from Halo CE. The large crystals have significantly more mass than the needles required for a supercombine, meaning that these would have simply exploded, making my catalyst theory more likely.
It could also be the shock from impact that primes them to explode. The crystal could have a structure that destabilizes and starts the reaction.
It can also be part of the IFF that allows them to track enemies. Just like the plasma grenade, it knows when it's hit an enemy, and primes for explosion at that time.
They're a very complex ammunition. It's a solid crystal that's broken down into a shard. That shard is capable of extended flight, and course correction. It can track an enemy, and avoid allies. Then we have the whole explosive side, and supercombine effect.