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|class = Civilian all-terrain transport | |class = Civilian all-terrain transport | ||
|length = {{Convert|6.2|m|ft|sp=us}}<ref name="EVG">''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', | |length = {{Convert|6.2|m|ft|sp=us}}<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 181''</ref> | ||
|width = {{Convert|3.1|m|ft|sp=us}}<ref name="EVG"/> | |width = {{Convert|3.1|m|ft|sp=us}}<ref name="EVG"/> | ||
|engine = M96 compound energy methane engine<ref name="EVG"/> | |engine = M96 compound energy methane engine<ref name="EVG"/> | ||
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The '''Spade''' is a [[civilian]] | The '''Spade''' is a [[civilian]] flatbed truck manufactured by [[TurboGen]]. The latest installment in TurboGen's line of all-terrain transport vehicles, the Spade is a versatile, rugged, and rather affordable vehicle, making it very popular among colonial settlers.<ref name="EVG"/> | ||
==Overview== | == Overview == | ||
The Spade is primarily used among heavy-industry workers and farmers who operate in rugged environments; the vehicle is named after the [[Spadehorn]], a bovid indigenous to [[Reach]], which belies the truck's use among farmers.<ref name="EVG"/> It is also used by civilians on [[Tribute]].<ref name="landf">''Halo 4'', multiplayer map [[Landfall]]</ref> | The Spade is primarily used among heavy-industry workers and farmers who operate in rugged environments; the vehicle is named after the [[Spadehorn]], a bovid indigenous to [[Reach]], which belies the truck's use among farmers.<ref name="EVG"/> It is also used by civilians on [[Tribute]].<ref name="landf">'''Halo 4''', multiplayer map ''[[Landfall (level)|Landfall]]''</ref> | ||
As its name suggests, the Spade features an independent-wheel drive system, giving it the ability to traverse difficult terrain with relative ease. It is powered by an M96 compound energy [[methane]] engine, which is capable of powering the truck for long periods of time in physically demanding locales. The Spade's flatbed can carry large quantities of supplies, and a tow cable is mounted to the front grille, adding to the vehicle's utility. The Spade is available in a wide variety of colors.<ref name="EVG"/> | As its name suggests, the Spade features an independent-wheel drive system, giving it the ability to traverse difficult terrain with relative ease. It is powered by an M96 compound energy [[methane]] engine, which is capable of powering the truck for long periods of time in physically demanding locales. The Spade's flatbed can carry large quantities of supplies, and a tow cable is mounted to the front grille, adding to the vehicle's utility. The Spade is available in a wide variety of colors.<ref name="EVG"/> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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*The logo on the hood is similar to that of the [[wikipedia:Dodge Ram|Dodge Ram]], with the horns modified to look like spades. This logo depicts the vehicle's animal namesake, the [[Spadehorn]]. | *The logo on the hood is similar to that of the [[wikipedia:Dodge Ram|Dodge Ram]], with the horns modified to look like spades. This logo depicts the vehicle's animal namesake, the [[Spadehorn]]. | ||
*Like most civilian vehicles, and unlike the Warthog and the Mongoose, the Spade's horn can be sounded continuously. | *Like most civilian vehicles, and unlike the Warthog and the Mongoose, the Spade's horn can be sounded continuously. | ||
*The vehicle, along with the [[unidentified civilian transport craft]], made an appearance in the ''[[Halo 4]]'' multiplayer map ''[[Landfall]]''.<ref name="landf"/> | *The vehicle, along with the [[unidentified civilian transport craft]], made an appearance in the ''[[Halo 4]]'' multiplayer map ''[[Landfall (level)|Landfall]]''.<ref name="landf"/> | ||
*The Spade is much larger in ''Halo 4'' than in ''Halo Reach'', and it cannot be driven.{{citation needed}} | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:Ih_civilian_truck_01.jpg|Concept art of the Spade. | ||
File: | File:Ih_civilian_truck_iteration04.jpg|Concept art of the Spade. | ||
File:SpadeRender.png|Render of the Spade. | File:SpadeRender.png|Render of the Spade. | ||
File:HaloReach - Screenshot 08.jpg|A Spade being used in combat in the Alpha build of ''[[Halo: Reach|Reach]]''. | File:HaloReach - Screenshot 08.jpg|A Spade being used in combat in the Alpha build of ''[[Halo: Reach|Reach]]''. | ||
File:TurboGen_Spade.jpg|A Spade with a different color scheme. | File:TurboGen_Spade.jpg|A Spade with a different color scheme. | ||
File:CivilianHog.jpg|[[NOBLE Team]] utilizing a Spade with Jorge's [[M247H Heavy Machine Gun|machine gun]] mounted in the back. | File:CivilianHog.jpg|[[NOBLE Team]] utilizing a Spade with Jorge's [[M247H Heavy Machine Gun|machine gun]] mounted in the back. | ||
File: | File:Warthog glitch.jpg|A Warthog tag appearing behind the Spade. | ||
File:H4 Landfall Spade.jpg|A Spade in the ''Halo 4'' multiplayer map ''Landfall''. | File:H4 Landfall Spade.jpg|A Spade in the ''Halo 4'' multiplayer map ''Landfall''. | ||
File:H4-Landfall-TurboGenSpade.png|Extracted view of the Spade in ''Landfall''. | File:H4-Landfall-TurboGenSpade.png|Extracted view of the Spade in ''Landfall''. | ||
File:HReach-TurboGenSpade.png|Extracted view of a light green-colored Spade in ''Halo: Reach'' | File:HReach-TurboGenSpade.png|Extracted view of a light green-colored Spade in ''Halo: Reach'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo 4]]'' | *''[[Halo 4]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
[[Category:Civilian vehicles]] | [[Category:Civilian vehicles]] |