As such, Needle Grenades are only offered to Brutes, who are viewed as both disposable by the Elites and whose very nature is complemented with such ensuing carnage. Moreover, any residue undetonated Blamite would also explode when coming into contact with another entity, causing an unmitigated chain reaction until all remaining crystals are used up.ĭespite their simplicity in design and sheer level of carnage, the Needle Grenade is rarely and unfavourably used by the Covenant, as the prospect of wind may blow the crystal dust into their direction, causing an unnecessary amount of friendly fire in the process. Any organism or object caught disturbing the field would detonate the Blamite.
Consisting of nothing more than a single chunk of Blamite crystal, wrapped in a container and primed by an explosive charge, the Needle Grenade creates a field or cloud of deadly and extremely reactive crystal dust. The Needle Grenade is a relatively simple weapon by Covenant standards.
