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{{Vehicle infobox
{{Vehicle infobox
|name=Catalus Chopper
|name=Catulus Chopper
|image=[[File:HINF Chopper Boss.jpg|300px]]
|image=[[File:HINF Chopper Boss.jpg|300px]]
|manufacturer=[[Bolroci Workshop]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=465}}<br>[[Armory of Barukaza]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|manufacturer=[[Bolroci Workshop]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=465}}<br>[[Armory of Barukaza]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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|armament=*2 heavy [[spike cannon]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|armament=*2 heavy [[spike cannon]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*Sundering ram{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*Sundering ram{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*Energy blades{{Ref/Game|Id=gameplay|HI|Catalus Chopper in-game model}}
*Energy blades{{Ref/Game|Id=gameplay|HI|Catulus Chopper in-game model}}
|crew=One pilot{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|crew=One pilot{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|complement=
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{{Article quote|Personal war-chariots originally commissioned by [[Banished]] Commander [[Catulus]].{{Ref/Game|HI|Id=forge|[[Forge]] - Chieftain Chopper description|Quote=Personal war-chariots originally commissioned by [[Banished]] Commander Catulus.}}}}
{{Article quote|Personal war-chariots originally commissioned by [[Banished]] Commander [[Catulus]].{{Ref/Game|HI|Id=forge|[[Forge]] - Chieftain Chopper description|Quote=Personal war-chariots originally commissioned by [[Banished]] Commander Catulus.}}}}


The '''Catalus Chopper''', also known as '''Chieftain Chopper''',{{Ref/Reuse|forge}} is a modified variant of the [[Bolroci Workshop Chopper]].{{Ref/Game|HI|Catalus Chopper - Interact prompt}}
The '''Catulus Chopper''', also known as '''Chieftain Chopper''',{{Ref/Reuse|forge}} is a modified variant of the [[Bolroci Workshop Chopper]].{{Ref/Game|HI|Catulus Chopper - Interact prompt}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
===Design details===
===Design details===
{{Main|Bolroci Workshop Chopper}}
{{Main|Bolroci Workshop Chopper}}
The Catalus Chopper is variant of the Bolroci Workshop Chopper; it is equipped with gold plating in place of the red plating. It deploys energy blades on the front and sides when boosting.{{Ref/Reuse|gameplay}}
As a modified variant of the Bolroci Workshop Chopper, the Catulus Chopper is equipped with gold plating in place of the standard red plating. It deploys energy blades on the front and sides when boosting.{{Ref/Reuse|gameplay}}


===Usage===
===Usage===
As its name suggests, the Catalus Choppers were originally personal war-chariots commissioned by [[Banished]] [[Jiralhanae]] Commander [[Catalus]]. By [[2560]], during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]], Catalus Choppers were employed by personnel other than Catalus, with one such vehicle used by [[Hyperius]], a [[Jiralhanae]] [[Spartan Killer]] that was sent to intercept [[John-117]].{{Ref/Quest|Id=pdown|HI|Graveyards|[[Pelican Down (Halo Infinite level)|Pelican Down]]}}  
As its name suggests, the Catulus Chopper was originally the personal war-chariot commissioned by [[Banished]] [[Jiralhanae]] Commander [[Catulus]].{{Ref/Reuse|forge}} By [[2560]], during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]], Catulus Choppers were employed by personnel other than Catulus, with one such vehicle used by [[Hyperius]], a [[Jiralhanae]] [[Spartan Killer]] that was sent to intercept [[John-117]].{{Ref/Quest|Id=pdown|HI|Graveyards|[[Pelican Down (Halo Infinite level)|Pelican Down]]}}  


==In-game information==
==In-game information==
In campaign, the Catalus Chopper can only be encountered during the [[boss (gameplay)|boss]] battle with Hyperius during the level [[Pelican Down (Halo Infinite level)|Pelican Down]].{{Ref/Reuse|pdown}} In [[multiplayer]], the Catalus Chopper is available as a [[Forge]] item and appears in  
In campaign, the Catulus Chopper can only be encountered during the [[boss (gameplay)|boss]] battle with Hyperius during the level [[Pelican Down (Halo Infinite level)|Pelican Down]].{{Ref/Reuse|pdown}} In [[multiplayer]], the Catulus Chopper is available as a [[Forge]] item and appears in certain matchmade [[Big Team Battle]] games.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Concept art===
===Concept art===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HINF Concept CatalusChopper.jpg|Concept art of the Catalus Chopper with its plasma blades extended.
File:HINF Concept CatalusChopper.jpg|Concept art of the Catulus Chopper with its plasma blades extended.
File:HINF Concept ChopperZoom.jpg|Concept art of the visual effects produced by the Catalus Chopper while boosting.
File:HINF Concept ChopperZoom.jpg|Concept art of the visual effects produced by the Catulus Chopper while boosting.
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Screenshots===
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HINF HyperiusChopper.jpg|An in-game view of the Catalus Chopper.
File:HINF HyperiusChopper.jpg|An in-game view of the Catulus Chopper.
File:HINF HyperiusAndChopper.jpg|Hyperius riding a Catalus Chopper.
File:HINF HyperiusAndChopper.jpg|Hyperius riding a Catulus Chopper.
File:HINF Chief Hijacks Hyperius.png|John-117 [[Boarding (gameplay mechanic)|hijacks]] Hyperius' Catalus Chopper.
File:HINF Chief Hijacks Hyperius.png|John-117 [[Boarding (gameplay mechanic)|hijacks]] Hyperius' Catulus Chopper.
</gallery>
</gallery>



Revision as of 05:00, July 3, 2023

Catulus Chopper
File:HINF Chopper Boss.jpg
Production information

Manufacturer:

Bolroci Workshop[1]
Armory of Barukaza[1]

Product line:

Bolroci Workshop Chopper

Technical specifications

Length:

6.7 meters (22.1 ft)[1]

Width:

3.0 meters (9.7 ft)[1]

Height:

3.1 meters (10.3 ft)[1]

Mass:

1.2 metric tons (1.2 LT; 1.3 ST)[1]

Engine(s):

Boosted gravity propulsion drive

Armament:

Crew:

One pilot[1]

Usage

In service:

Post-Covenant War conflicts[3]

Affiliation:

 
Personal war-chariots originally commissioned by Banished Commander Catulus.[4]

The Catulus Chopper, also known as Chieftain Chopper,[4] is a modified variant of the Bolroci Workshop Chopper.[5]

Overview

Design details

Main article: Bolroci Workshop Chopper

As a modified variant of the Bolroci Workshop Chopper, the Catulus Chopper is equipped with gold plating in place of the standard red plating. It deploys energy blades on the front and sides when boosting.[2]

Usage

As its name suggests, the Catulus Chopper was originally the personal war-chariot commissioned by Banished Jiralhanae Commander Catulus.[4] By 2560, during the Battle for Zeta Halo, Catulus Choppers were employed by personnel other than Catulus, with one such vehicle used by Hyperius, a Jiralhanae Spartan Killer that was sent to intercept John-117.[3]

In-game information

In campaign, the Catulus Chopper can only be encountered during the boss battle with Hyperius during the level Pelican Down.[3] In multiplayer, the Catulus Chopper is available as a Forge item and appears in certain matchmade Big Team Battle games.

Gallery

Concept art

Screenshots

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 465
  2. ^ a b Halo Infinite, Catulus Chopper in-game model
  3. ^ a b c d Halo Infinite, campaign mission Graveyards: Pelican Down
  4. ^ a b c d Halo Infinite, Forge - Chieftain Chopper description: "Personal war-chariots originally commissioned by Banished Commander Catulus."
  5. ^ Halo Infinite, Catulus Chopper - Interact prompt