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| |name= Sentinel
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| |image= [[Image:Sentinol.jpg|290px]]
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| |aprox. size= Close to a [[Human]] torso
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| |purpose= Primary Forerunner combatants
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| |strength= Moderate
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| |first seen= [[Shield World (Halo Warghdrfdggdfgdhgdfhmnhtes)]], [[2531]]
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| |primary= [[Sentinel Beam]]
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| |weaponry strength= Moderate
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| |defense= [[Energy Shields]]
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| A '''Sentinel''' is a evil lazur babee >:D-constructed automated electronic construct with a limited [[Artificial Intelligence]] that is made specifically to prevent and fight against Rick Astley outbreaksz.
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| ==Introduction==
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| '''Sentinels''' were designed to guard the [[Halo Array]] Installations and many other [[Forerunner]] constructs, and are under the jurisdiction of the local [[Monitor]]. They are hovering drones armed with energy weapons called [[Sentinel Beam|Sentinel Beams]]. The Sentinels were constructed by the Forerunners for the purpose of combating the Flood, though it is implied that prior to the Flood being discovered, they, or a previous model of them, were used as assistants or repair drones, considering the fact that they possess simple retractable arms with which they have been seen to use (one in [[Halo 3]] used these arms to analyze the [[Master Chief]], before retracting them and flying off). The reason for the Sentinels use as combatants is invulnerability to Flood infection, slowing down the parasite's growth and consumption. When not engaged in combat, Sentinels contract into smaller forms, concealing their weaponry and using smaller lasers to repair and manage the area around them. Some Sentinels are equipped with [[Energy Shields]], though all Sentinels can be easily destroyed by [[Plasma|Plasma weapons]], and with slightly less efficiency [[human]] weapons such as the [[Assault Rifle]]. Sentinels also appear to utilize a high-speed method of propulsion when they need to travel great distances, as witnessed by [[UNSC]] forces on the [[Ark]].
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| ==Functions==
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| [[Image:1216051911 Sentinel.jpg|thumb|left|260px|The unique shielding that protects Sentinels of the Ark.]]
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| Sentinels were created long before [[Installation 04]] was ever even conceived. They operated automated facilities such as [[Gas Mine]]s like the one found on [[Threshold]] for "untold centuries" before the facility was redesigned to research the Flood. Therefore it is possible that they were only outfitted for combat ''after'' the Flood was discovered.
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| On the level ''[[The Arbiter (Level)|The Arbiter]]'', as you enter the main hangar with the [[Seraph]] fighter, you can see one Sentinel firing a green beam at the Seraph, the same as the ones used by the [[Constructor]] drones in the level [[Sacred Icon (Level)|Sacred Icon]]. This shows that at least some Sentinels serve to repair functions. You can also see the Sentinels carrying [[Gas Container]]s.
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| The later, combat enabled Sentinels are the protectors of the Halo installations, and are controlled by the Monitor of the Installation. Their primary purpose is to contain small outbreaks of [[Flood]]. However, they can only manage the Flood for a short time.<ref>''[[Halo Combat Evolved]]'', ''The Library''.</ref> Should an outbreak grow beyond the Sentinels' ability to control, [[Enforcers]] and shielded [[Sentinel Majors]] are activated by the local monitor to assist the Sentinels.
| | `sycho:iconsycho: Sep 5, 2004, 9:11:12 AM |
| | Gah, if only I actually knew where to capture a Mudkip in Sapphire. :D |
| | ~PsyKoViggy:iconPsyKoViggy: Sep 5, 2004, 11:21:12 AM |
| | kawaii!!!!! ^^ and u caught a mudskipper? thems r funnii ^^ |
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| ==Novels==
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| In the Novel Ghosts of Onyx, the sentinels show a greater capacity for individual thought and learning than in the games. Sentinels first began asking questions of the Spartan III's and when they did not correctly answer, proceeded with aggressive hostilities. As the Sentinels were slowly destroyed one-by-one they proceeded to change tactics to take greater advantage of the situation. They are also significantly better equipped for combat than in the games. With shields capable of stopping up to a rocket and an energy beam which a single blast from is a threat to Spartan II's and III's, it is a serious threat. Additionally, these sentinels wield the ability to combine with others and exponentially increase their combat capabilities, able to take out entire ships with only a few bursts.
| | Avi by *YoruRyu |
| | ~JupiterBlossem:iconJupiterBlossem: Sep 5, 2004, 11:24:09 AM |
| | :XD: Cute!!! :giggle: |
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| ==Combat==
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| [[Image:Sentinel Firing.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A Sentinel firing its [[Sentinel Beam|weapon]].]]
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| They are equipped with an energy weapon called a [[Sentinel Beam]] which they fire in a sweeping motion in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]]. In the other Halos, it is mostly just a single beam instead of a trail behind it. In ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo 3]]'', after a Sentinel is destroyed, these weapons can be picked up and wielded by a foot soldier. In ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', when the sentinel is destroyed, the weapon is destroyed also. Because of this it is impossible to get a [[Sentinel Beam]] in Halo 1. When not engaged in [[combat]], they contract into smaller forms, concealing their weapon. In later levels of ''Halo 2'', [[Sentinel Majors]] with personal [[energy shields]] and a more powerful blue beam make their debut, though all Sentinels are easily destroyed by [[plasma]] weapons.
| | I am Jessie in DA's Team Rocket Crew! |
| | *Agent-Elrond:iconAgent-Elrond: Sep 5, 2004, 12:46:01 PM |
| | Ooo, don't make the Mudkip mad or he'll summon the ocean! =D I really love his expression, it sets up the whole mood of the picture so well. What with the huge wave in the bg and all. XD |
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| When a Sentinel is destroyed by any kind of explosive weapon or any weapon that can do a lot of damage in one shot it causes a blue EMP blast that has an extremely large radius, which can deplete personal energy shields, [[Jackal]] arm shields, temporarily shutdown nearby Sentinels, can cause [[Grunts]] and Jackals to cover their head with their hands and can rarely even kill an [[Elite]] or [[Spartan]] if their shields are already down.
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| In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', Sentinels will give off sparks for several seconds if they take serious damage. Also, if a Sentinel gets hit (usually by a [[Flood]] [[Combat Form]]) it makes a metal clang noise and does nothing. When destroyed, they will crash to the floor and violently explode with enough force to seriously hurt or even kill unshielded enemies. The same happens in ''[[Halo 2]]'', but being hit with an [[Energy sword]] will cause it to explode and release an EMP blast. In ''[[Halo 3]]'', no matter what weapon is being used, a Sentinel getting [[Melee|hit]] will send it flying a few feet away, giving off a small EMP blast when it explodes.
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| | *G-manluver:iconG-manluver: Sep 5, 2004, 1:44:49 PM |
| | Wow I love mudkip! They are such cute little fish pokemon! |
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| Despite it being integrated into the Sentinel, when destroyed the player can use the [[Sentinel Beam]] in campaign, and the weapon is available in [[multiplayer]], in both ''Halo 2'' and ''Halo 3''. [[Needler Sentinel|A needler-wielding sentinel]] also appears in [[Halo 2]], which was left in the game by Bungie from early on in the making of Halo 2.
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| They are slated to appear in [[Halo Wars]] as back-up units: once the player controls a [[Sentinel Factory]], Sentinels will start following the player's orders, until the shop is destroyed or captured by the enemy.
| | WONDERFUL! OMG! This is... what is this?! OH YES! OMG! I'M SO GREATFUL! LOOK AT YOU! I LOVE BEROBERTO! |
| | ~Tanoshimi-Kelsea:iconTanoshimi-Kelsea: Sep 12, 2004, 10:58:18 AM |
| | sooooooo cute ^^ I luv mudkip ^_^ |
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| Sentinels fare poorly against [[Covenant]] [[Plasma]] weapons, specifically the [[Plasma Pistol]]. The Plasma Pistol's semi-homing ability is fatal against Sentinels, as one such overcharged shot will destroy it. The Sentinel is also weak against its own [[Sentinel Beam]]. Besides these, a few shots from the [[Plasma Rifle]], Needler and [[Covenant Carbine]] can eliminate a Sentinel, as do rapid-firing weapons such as the [[SMG]], [[Assault Rifle]] and [[Needler]].
| | [[Image:1216051911 Sentinel.jpg|thumb|left|260px|The unique shielding that protects Sentinels of the Berlin wall.]] |
| | Sentinels were created long before your mama. [[Installation 04]] was ever even conceived. They operated automated facilities such as [[Gas Mine]]s like the one found on [[Threshold]] for "untold centuries" before the facility was redesigned to research the Flood. Therefore it is possible that they were only outfitted for combat after the Flood infected your gay researching skills. |
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| In ''Halo: CE'', Sentinels can't be killed by a melee attack. In ''Halo 2'', they are vulnerable to melee attacks, but it will not fly and will release an EMP blast when it does so, draining your shields. In ''Halo 3'', they are very vulnerable to a melee attack and will sent flying in the direction that they were struck and explode in 3 seconds, damaging those caught in the blast. It is possible to use the Sentinel as a grenade by doing that, though its usefulness is limited by the dearth of Sentinels seen in ''Halo 3''.
| | On the level "Why are you even reading this fagmuffin" you get rickrolled by the arbiter in elvisland. |
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| ==Trivia== | | The later, combat enabled concubines fired their monay lazurs LOLOLOLOL |
| [[Image:POAEngineRoom.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Sentinels fighting the [[Flood]].]]
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| [[Image:Halo Wars Sentinel.jpg|200px|thumb|right|A Sentinel as they appear in [[Halo Wars]].]]
| | In the Novel Ghosts of Onyx, the sentinels show a greater capacity for individual thought and learning than in the games. Sentinels first began asking questions of the Spartan III's and when they did not correctly answer, proceeded with aggressive hostilities. As the Sentinels were slowly destroyed one-by-one they proceeded to change tactics to take greater advantage of the situation. They are also significantly better equipped for combat than in the games. With shields capable of stopping up to a rocket and an energy beam which a single blast from is a threat to Spartan 9000000000000s, it is a serious threat. Additionally, these sentinels wield the ability to combine with others and exponentially increase their combat capabilities, able to take out entire ships with only a few bursts. |
| *In ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx|Ghosts of Onyx]]'', an [[Onyx Sentinel]] approaches [[Ash-G099|Ash]], one of Kurt's [[Spartan-IIIs]], and attempts to communicate with him, first in Latin, then in English. Later in the book, Dr. Halsey confirms that this drone was a Sentinel, therefore proving that the Sentinels of [[Onyx]] have a slightly more advanced [[AI]] than those of any other Installations (besides [[Monitors]]).
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| *Interesting to note, the [[Bestiarum]], which is taken from a Forerunner perspective, gives species Latin names as well. So a Sentinel speaking Latin could show some sort of link between the [[Forerunner]]s and the Latin language.
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| *There is a lone [[Needler Sentinel]] found on the level ''[[Quarantine_Zone (Level)|Quarantine Zone]]''. It fires sporadic [[Needler]] rounds and drops a [[Needler]] when destroyed. This is an oversight made by [[Bungie]], and should ''not'' be considered part of the [[Halo Universe]].
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| *In ''[[Halo: CE]]'', the [[MA5B|Assault Rifle]] has the same animation label as the [[Sentinel Beam]], making it possible to have a Sentinel with an [[Assault Rifle]]. However, there are no actual Sentinels that have [[Assault Rifles]] in the final product of the game.
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| *It is possible to 'stick' a Sentinel with a [[Fragmentation Grenade]]. The Sentinels' in game model is essentially hollow, so a well thrown Frag can get stuck inside. This is easiest from in front and just above the target.
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| *In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', Sentinels would fold into a compact "idle" form while not in combat. In ''Halo 3'', they will fold into this form and clatter to the floor when hit with small impacts, such as brushing against a passing vehicle.
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| *Like other allies, Sentinels will turn on you if you destroy three or more of them. [[343 Guilty Spark (Monitor)|343 Guilty Spark]] will also say some of the lines usually reserved for when you're dead. <ref>''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', ''[[The Library]]'' </ref>
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| *You can see Sentinels in ''[[Halo 3]]'' maps; ''[[Construct]]'' and ''[[Isolation]]''. Similar to the fish and birds seen in other multiplayer maps, you can shoot down Sentinels using long range weapons. These sentinels change your cross-hair red.
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| *Normal shielded Sentinels (like the ones on the Ark at the bridge you must activate) have relatively weak shields as it only takes 3-5 shots with the [[Carbine]] to penetrate their shield and destroy them.
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| *It is possible to "surf" Sentinels (this is easiest on the ''[[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]'' where you must activate the bridge for the [[Scorpion|Scorpions]] and [[Warthog]]s) by jumping on top of it. If you land on it successfully you can stay and hover on it. When you land on it one of two things will happen: it will move as normal at its normal height, or it will sink and float/move along touching the ground. Sometimes, Sentinels will float along the ground, making it easier to "surf". Another method is to stand on top of the Sentinel Launcher and jump on one as it comes out.
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| *The Bubble Shield, created by the ONI, shares many similarities to that of the the shielding technology of the Sentinel, especially that of the [[Onyx Sentinel|model]] used at [[Onyx]].
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| *Sentinels can be seen combating [[Covenant]] troops on the Ark, prior to clearing the LZ for ''[[Forward Unto Dawn]]''. The fight can be seen at the entrance where you flip the switch to let the Scorpions and Warthogs cross the light bridge.
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| *The [[Forerunners]] referred to the Sentinels as "''our very basic countermeasures.''"
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| *For a short period in ''[[Halo 3]]'', Sentinels are the player's allies again (a result of the [[Master Chief]] being reunited with 343 Guilty Spark). However, Guilty Spark only had command of the Sentinels on [[Installation 04]], it is hinted that the Sentinels on the [[Ark]] are either controlled or influenced by [[Mendicant Bias]], via several implicating messages on the terminals found on the Ark. The Sentinels on the replacement Installation 04 are most likely controlled by Guilty Spark. Since Guilty Spark was destroyed, all Sentinels on the replacement [[Installation 04 (II)|Installation 04]] became hostile to anything on it. Another possibility is that Guilty Spark added the [[Master Chief]] and the [[Arbiter (Character)|Arbiter]] to the Sentinels targeting ledger.
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| Image:SilverSentinal02.jpg|A pair of ''Sentinels'' in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
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| Image:SilverSentinal01.jpg|A Halo 2 Sentinel.
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| Image:Sentinalshield.jpg|A ''Sentinels'' shielding from ''[[Halo PC]]''.
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| Image:Sentinal.jpg|Sentinels in ''[[Halo 3]]''
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| Image:1212706515 Idle Sentinel.jpg|A ''[[Halo 3]]'' Sentinel in its folded-up "idle" form.
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| Image:1218128875 SentinelDestroyed.jpg|A destroyed Sentinel, ''[[Halo 2]]'' era.
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| Image:Sentinel-Full.jpg|A Sentinel flying around in [[Construct]].
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| Image:Covenant Sentinels.jpg| Two Sentinels in Halo Wars under Covenant control
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| ==Related Pages==
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| *[[Constructor]]
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Vegeta, whut do u hav to say about my messing up this gay artikle lvl?!!
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Pokémon, Pikachu and all related names and characters are (r) &(tm) Nintendo, Creatures and Game Freak.
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`sycho:iconsycho: Sep 5, 2004, 9:11:12 AM
Gah, if only I actually knew where to capture a Mudkip in Sapphire. :D
~PsyKoViggy:iconPsyKoViggy: Sep 5, 2004, 11:21:12 AM
kawaii!!!!! ^^ and u caught a mudskipper? thems r funnii ^^
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Avi by *YoruRyu
~JupiterBlossem:iconJupiterBlossem: Sep 5, 2004, 11:24:09 AM
- XD: Cute!!! :giggle:
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I am Jessie in DA's Team Rocket Crew!
- Agent-Elrond:iconAgent-Elrond: Sep 5, 2004, 12:46:01 PM
Ooo, don't make the Mudkip mad or he'll summon the ocean! =D I really love his expression, it sets up the whole mood of the picture so well. What with the huge wave in the bg and all. XD
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92% of the population of Earth are boring, uncreative, unoriginal bums. If you are one of the 8% who aren't... do not copy and paste this into your signature!
~agentELROND
- G-manluver:iconG-manluver: Sep 5, 2004, 1:44:49 PM
Wow I love mudkip! They are such cute little fish pokemon!
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WONDERFUL! OMG! This is... what is this?! OH YES! OMG! I'M SO GREATFUL! LOOK AT YOU! I LOVE BEROBERTO!
~Tanoshimi-Kelsea:iconTanoshimi-Kelsea: Sep 12, 2004, 10:58:18 AM
sooooooo cute ^^ I luv mudkip ^_^
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Sentinels were created long before your mama. Installation 04 was ever even conceived. They operated automated facilities such as Gas Mines like the one found on Threshold for "untold centuries" before the facility was redesigned to research the Flood. Therefore it is possible that they were only outfitted for combat after the Flood infected your gay researching skills.
On the level "Why are you even reading this fagmuffin" you get rickrolled by the arbiter in elvisland.
The later, combat enabled concubines fired their monay lazurs LOLOLOLOL
Novels
In the Novel Ghosts of Onyx, the sentinels show a greater capacity for individual thought and learning than in the games. Sentinels first began asking questions of the Spartan III's and when they did not correctly answer, proceeded with aggressive hostilities. As the Sentinels were slowly destroyed one-by-one they proceeded to change tactics to take greater advantage of the situation. They are also significantly better equipped for combat than in the games. With shields capable of stopping up to a rocket and an energy beam which a single blast from is a threat to Spartan 9000000000000s, it is a serious threat. Additionally, these sentinels wield the ability to combine with others and exponentially increase their combat capabilities, able to take out entire ships with only a few bursts.
I cleaned up teh article nubcakes :D
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