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Deployment spires are Covenant designs, poorly-based on [[slipspace translocation]] technology originally created by the [[Forerunner]]s.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/games/haloreach/Maps|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo: Reach - Maps|D=12|M=10|Y=2014|LocalArchive=Archive:Halo_Waypoint/2009_to_2014/Games/Halo:_Reach}} They are designed to transport materiel and personnel seamlessly through [[Slipspace portal|portal]] networks. Typically, a deployment spire is established as a ground base on a given world and linked to an orbiting capital warship such as a [[Covenant carrier|carrier]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Troops teleporting through the spire commonly utilize an air vehicle, generally a [[dropship]] such as a [[Phantom]], as the objects being teleported will materialize in the space between the upper and lower main sections of the structure. | Deployment spires are Covenant designs, poorly-based on [[slipspace translocation]] technology originally created by the [[Forerunner]]s.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/games/haloreach/Maps|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo: Reach - Maps|D=12|M=10|Y=2014|LocalArchive=Archive:Halo_Waypoint/2009_to_2014/Games/Halo:_Reach}} They are designed to transport materiel and personnel seamlessly through [[Slipspace portal|portal]] networks. Typically, a deployment spire is established as a ground base on a given world and linked to an orbiting capital warship such as a [[Covenant carrier|carrier]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Troops teleporting through the spire commonly utilize an air vehicle, generally a [[dropship]] such as a [[Phantom]], as the objects being teleported will materialize in the space between the upper and lower main sections of the structure. | ||
The spire itself consists of multiple sections: a lower section which projects several energy beams that keep an upper section suspended high above it as well as powering a floating shield-generator array. From the upper level, a large dome-like energy shield is extended to the ground. This shield is resistant to conventional weapons, and is capable of disabling any enemy vehicles that pass through it via application of an [[electromagnetic pulse]].{{Ref/Level|Id=ToTS|HR|Tip of the Spear}} There are two ways to reach the top of the Spire: via the same [[gravity lift]]s that hold the upper level aloft, or off one of several lifts positioned at intervals around the Spire.{{Ref/Map|Id=SpireMP|HR|Spire (map)|Spire}} | The spire itself consists of multiple sections: a lower section which projects several energy beams that keep an upper section suspended high above it as well as powering a floating shield-generator array. From the upper level, a large dome-like energy shield is extended to the ground. This shield is resistant to conventional weapons, and is capable of disabling any enemy vehicles that pass through it via application of an [[electromagnetic pulse]].{{Ref/Level|Id=ToTS|HR|Tip of the Spear}} They can be selectively permeable, and are engineered in such a way as to allow the passage of small vehicles and personnel.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p221}} There are two ways to reach the top of the Spire: via the same [[gravity lift]]s that hold the upper level aloft, or off one of several lifts positioned at intervals around the Spire.{{Ref/Map|Id=SpireMP|HR|Spire (map)|Spire}} A spire's gravity lifts are extremely powerful, and are as such capable of being used in a manner similar to that of a [[space elevator]] - ferrying troops and materiel from ground the space (and vice versa) over massive distances.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=222}} | ||
Unlike most other forward operations structure and vehicles, Spires do not have an easily accessible reactor core like {{Pattern|Deutoros|Scarab}}s or [[ | Unlike most other forward operations structure and vehicles, Spires do not have an easily accessible reactor core like {{Pattern|Deutoros|Scarab}}s or {{Pattern|Cheru|Tyrant}}s. The shield itself is powered by a [[pinch fusion reactor]], and requires a [[Capital ship|warship]]-level weapon to deplete or collapse.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22p221|Enc22|Page=221}} The shields generated by the Spire must be deactivated manually through a control interface in the upper portion of the structure.{{Ref/Reuse|ToTS}} | ||
Covenant spires are presumably deployed from starships and dropped directly onto their intended location; this is evidenced by at least the nature of the only Spire known to be ever observed at close range, [[Spire One]]. The Spire's base lay partially buried at the center of a massive crater, surrounded by blasted sand. This may have resulted from it being dropped from a great height.{{Ref/Reuse|ToTS}}{{Ref/Reuse|SpireMP}} | Covenant spires are presumably deployed from starships and dropped directly onto their intended location; this is evidenced by at least the nature of the only Spire known to be ever observed at close range, [[Spire One]]. The Spire's base lay partially buried at the center of a massive crater, surrounded by blasted sand. This may have resulted from it being dropped from a great height.{{Ref/Reuse|ToTS}}{{Ref/Reuse|SpireMP}} | ||
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==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
A deployment spire may have been employed during the [[Battle for Arcadia]] in [[2531]]. During the ground campaign, a large dome-shield was projected by the invading Covenant forces over the [[Arcadia Forerunner ruins|Forerunner complex]] on [[Arcadia]], allowing them to construct a large [[Covenant citadel|base]] and a | A deployment spire may have been employed during the [[Battle for Arcadia]] in [[2531]]. During the ground campaign, a large dome-shield was projected by the invading Covenant forces over the [[Arcadia Forerunner ruins|Forerunner complex]] on [[Arcadia]], allowing them to construct a large [[Covenant citadel|base]] and a {{Pattern|R'awuw|Scarab}} beneath the shield's protection. The shield was ultimately partially disabled by combined artillery fire from a battery of [[M145D Rhino]], allowing for a large [[orbital bombardment]] by {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}.{{Ref/Level|HW|Dome of Light}} The shield generated in this engagement exhibited many similar properties to that of the deployment spire, though whether it was the site of such a deployment is unknown. | ||
Multiple spires were seen during the [[Fall of Reach|Covenant invasion of Reach]]. Covenant ground forces deployed these behemoth structures to cloak the presence of an army deployed by the supercarrier ''[[Long Night of Solace]]'', flagship of the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]]. [[Spire One|One]] of these Spires were disabled and destroyed in a [[UNSC]] [[Battle at Szurdok Ridge|counter-offensive operation]].{{Ref/Reuse|ToTS}} | Multiple spires were seen during the [[Fall of Reach|Covenant invasion of Reach]]. Covenant ground forces deployed these behemoth structures to cloak the presence of an army deployed by the supercarrier ''[[Long Night of Solace]]'', flagship of the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]]. [[Spire One|One]] of these Spires were disabled and destroyed in a [[UNSC]] [[Battle at Szurdok Ridge|counter-offensive operation]].{{Ref/Reuse|ToTS}} | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HR CovenantSpire Concept 1.jpg|Early concept sketches for the Spire. Note the early ideas involving the Spire being comprised of a landed Covenant supercarrier. | |||
File:HR CovenantSpire Concept 2.jpg|Refined concept sketches for the Spire. | |||
File:HR_CovenantSpireTop_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the top area of the Spire structure. | File:HR_CovenantSpireTop_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the top area of the Spire structure. | ||
File:HR_CovenantSpireBottom_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the bottom area of the Spire structure. | File:HR_CovenantSpireBottom_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the bottom area of the Spire structure. | ||
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File:Spire_afar.jpg|An exterior view of a Spire's shield dome, with two more Spires in the distance. | File:Spire_afar.jpg|An exterior view of a Spire's shield dome, with two more Spires in the distance. | ||
File:HaloReach - Spire.jpg|The top of Spire One, as seen from the ground. | File:HaloReach - Spire.jpg|The top of Spire One, as seen from the ground. | ||
File:Phantom Teleport.jpg|A Spire teleporting a [[ | File:Phantom Teleport.jpg|A Spire teleporting a [[Kez'katu-pattern Phantom|Phantom dropship]]. | ||
File:Spire_MAC'd.jpg|[[Spire One]] being destroyed. | File:Spire_MAC'd.jpg|[[Spire One]] being destroyed by the ''[[UNSC Grafton]]''. | ||
File:HR_CovenantPowerModule_Spire.jpg|A [[Covenant power module]] stored in the Spire's control room. | File:HR_CovenantPowerModule_Spire.jpg|A [[Covenant power module]] stored in the Spire's control room. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||