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| Topic Started: Jul 2 2010, 01:29 PM (702 Views) | |
| Vaelyis | Jul 2 2010, 01:29 PM Post #1 |
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BOLO GRENADE The Bolo Grenade or the Frag Grenade is the standard fragmentation grenade used by both the COG forces and the Locust Horde. The frag grenade is considered standard-issue COG equipment. The Bolo Grenade is substantially different from any other previous fragmentation grenade, both in damage and as throwing method. The grenade's structure consists of an explosive attached to a chain-like extension that is swung around and released when enough momentum is gained to throw it. Its targeting system is also quite different since it actually maps out a predicted trajectory (the purple line or red line if you are playing as Locust) as well as a finishing point (the distinct purple circle at the end of the trajectory marking). The grenade's blast radius, however, is extremely small, and the grenade cannot damage foes behind a cover point no matter how close the grenade is to them. Therefore, the grenade needs to be thrown with pinpoint precision to damage, let alone kill, an enemy. It's great for flushing someone out of their cover point, however. Another important use for it is that it is capable of closing emergence holes. The weapon's full potential, however, lies in the ability to 'tag' someone with a grenade. When close enough to an enemy, you can melee them with a grenade equipped. Press B to stick the grenade onto the enemy. The grenade will beep faster and faster signaling its countdown and detonate afterwards. Be sure to dive backwards so that you are not caught in the explosion. This ability in Multiplayer gave the grenade its name, 'frag tag', since anyone who attempted to tag almost always succeeded. In Gears of War 2, players are able to plant the Bolo into walls as a proximity mine. Also in Gears of war 2, if a player is downed while having the Bolo grenade equipped, they can choose to detonate it by pressing RT. A tactic with this is to Kamikaze opponents and get close enough for them to down you, and then detonate the grenade, injuring, downing, or killing any opponents in the area. This tactic is great in Annex and King of the Hill matches. However this should only be done while in the proximity of enemies, so you do not kill yourself for no reason. In Gears of War 3, a new execution move was added to the Grenade. When a player has a Meat Shield, that player can frag tag the meat shield and throw him or her at other enemies in an attempt to kill them. BOLO GRENADE Production Information Type: Fragmentation Grenade (or Smoke Grenade in multiplayer) Technical Specifications Size: Small Damage Per Hit: Medium-Instant kill (1000 maximum splash damage, kills any enemy instantly if tagged to them) Magazine Size: 1 Maximum Ammunition: 4 Grenades Rate of Fire: Slow Accuracy: Varies Range: Medium Usage Counterpart: Boomshot Grenade Launcher Affiliation: Coalition of Ordered Governments, Locust Horde |
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