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The M363 Remote Projectile Detonator, also known as the Sticky Detonator, Rocket Pistol, or DMG, is a single-shot, muzzle-loaded rocket/grenade launcher and has been seen in the Halo 4 teaser and on an action figure at the 2012 New York Toy fair.^[1] John-117 used it to create an opening in the wall while using a thruster pack to get out of the UNSC Forward Unto Dawn.^[2]

Weapon dynamics

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The M363 Remote Projectile Detonator seems to fire a propelled adhesive rocket or grenade. The projectile leaves a tell-tale trail and sticks to objects leaving a red light on the ground similar to a mine, making it akin to the Covenant plasma grenade. When fired, a trigger/button rises at the back of the pistol, serving as the detonator. It can be used to remotely detonate the explosive by pushing it.

The weapon holds only one projectile at a time and is reloaded by sliding a new rocket/grenade onto the front of the pistol, making it a muzzle-loaded weapon.

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When the projectile is fired, a small screen pops out from the weapon displaying radar of the area around the projectile.^[3]

Official description

'The M363 RPD is a low-profile single-shot weapon that launches a magnetically latched explosive, which the operator can remotely detonate when at a safe distance. Although previously manufactured in low quantities, this weapon’s size and ease-of-transportability has made it ubiquitous in the

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the sticky detonator up close

years which followed the Covenant War.'

Trivia

It is likely that John-117 has had experience using this weapon, since he can be seen fluidly operating it during the teaser trailer. It is possible the M363 is an old weapon, entering service prior to, or during, the Human-Covenant War.
Due to the fact that it is a single-shot weapon, and is muzzle-loaded, it is likely that this Micro Grenade Launcher was originally intended to be something akin to a flare gun.
In OXM June magazine, it was said that they have got to test the DMG, which might be the Rocket Pistol.