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The SPNKR-x17 Surface-Surface Missile Launcher is the one of the last weapons obtained by the [[Player Character]], and most powerful weapon used by the player character in the first [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marathon_(video_game) Marathon game]. | The SPNKR-x17 Surface-Surface Missile Launcher is the one of the last weapons obtained by the [[Player Character]], and most powerful weapon used by the player character in the first [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marathon_(video_game) Marathon game]. | ||
== Design Details == | == 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. | 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. | ||
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The SPNKR used aboard the UESC Marathon would go on to inspire Durandal's own variant: The SPNKR-XP SSM Launcher. <ref>Marathon 2 Manual, pg 16, http://archives2.bungie.org/manuals/Marathon_2_Manual.pdf</ref> | The SPNKR used aboard the UESC Marathon would go on to inspire Durandal's own variant: The SPNKR-XP SSM Launcher. <ref>Marathon 2 Manual, pg 16, http://archives2.bungie.org/manuals/Marathon_2_Manual.pdf</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>Marathon Spoiler Guide, https://marathon.bungie.org/spoiler/m1/13.shtml</ref> | * The weapon appears in Colony Ship for Sale cheap. But is not accessible. <ref>Marathon Spoiler Guide, https://marathon.bungie.org/spoiler/m1/13.shtml</ref> |