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{{Infobox/Vehicle/Gameplay | {{Infobox/Vehicle/Gameplay | ||
|name=Falcon | |name=Falcon | ||
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|faction=[[Human]] ([[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]) | |faction=[[Human]] ([[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]) | ||
|type=Air | |type=Air | ||
|locomotion= | |locomotion=Propeller | ||
|counterparts= | |counterparts= | ||
[[Human]] | [[Human]] | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{Quote|Primary air-to-ground support/transport [[VTOL]]|Description in the [[MIL-FBS-295937(1)B Field Manual|''Halo: Reach'' Instruction Manual]].{{Ref/Reuse|reachinstruct}}}} | {{Quote|Primary air-to-ground support/transport [[VTOL]]|Description in the [[MIL-FBS-295937(1)B Field Manual|''Halo: Reach'' Instruction Manual]].{{Ref/Reuse|reachinstruct}}}} | ||
The '''Falcon''' is a light aerospace [[vehicle]] | The '''Falcon''' is a light aerospace [[vehicle]] introduced in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. It is a medium-sized aircraft. | ||
==Universe and lore== | ==Universe and lore== | ||
{{Main|UH-144 Falcon}} | {{Main|UH-144 Falcon}} | ||
Created by [[Misriah Armory]] and introduced in [[2497]],{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/falcon|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Falcon}} the Falcon first saw use during the [[Insurrection]].{{Ref/Book|[[Halo Mythos]]|Page=56}} Numerous variants have been produced since, with service continuing all the way to [[2552]].{{Ref/Game|HR}} The Falcon would continue to see service with the UNSC up to at least [[2557]].{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-feet-first|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Feet First}} | Created by [[Misriah Armory]] and introduced in [[2497]],{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/falcon|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Falcon}} the Falcon first saw use during the [[Insurrection]].{{Ref/Book|[[Halo Mythos]]|Page=56}} Numerous variants have been produced since, with service continuing all the way to [[2552]].{{Ref/Game|HR}} The Falcon would continue to see service with the UNSC up to at least [[2557]].{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-feet-first|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Feet First}} | ||
The following is a list of all vehicles known by the "Falcon" moniker in Halo lore that have appeared in the games: | |||
<gallery widths="210px"> | <gallery widths="210px"> | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The Falcon in both operation and appearance, is the stereotypical utility helicopter primarily geared more towards the movement of troops over full air combat. | The Falcon, in both operation and appearance, is the stereotypical utility helicopter primarily geared more towards the movement of troops over full air combat. | ||
===Variants=== | ===Variants=== | ||
{| class="wikitable sortable " style="width: 60%;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0" | {| class="wikitable sortable " style="width: 60%;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0" | ||
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|[[File:Reach-UH144-Falcon-03.png|175px]] | |[[File:Reach-UH144-Falcon-03.png|175px]] | ||
|'''Nose Gun Falcon''' | |'''Nose Gun Falcon''' | ||
|Similar to the standard Falcon, but with extra seats and a pilot controlled gun. | |Similar to the standard Falcon, but with extra seats and a pilot-controlled gun. | ||
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|[[File:HR GrenadierFalcon FrontQuarter2.png|175px]] | |[[File:HR GrenadierFalcon FrontQuarter2.png|175px]] | ||
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|A Falcon absent of weapons, with all passenger seats available to sit in. | |A Falcon absent of weapons, with all passenger seats available to sit in. | ||
|} | |} | ||
===Counterparts=== | ===Counterparts=== | ||
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Unlike most vehicles in ''Halo: Reach'', the smoke from a badly damaged Falcon blocks a substantial portion of the screen, increasing the difficulty of flying a critically damaged aircraft. | Unlike most vehicles in ''Halo: Reach'', the smoke from a badly damaged Falcon blocks a substantial portion of the screen, increasing the difficulty of flying a critically damaged aircraft. | ||
The Falcon can also be [[Hijack|skyjacked]] by players of either species. This also includes [[Non-playable character]] Elites in the campaign. It | The Falcon can also be [[Hijack|skyjacked]] by players of either species. This also includes [[Non-playable character]] Elites in the campaign. It also has a unique [[Heads-up display]] with an altimeter. | ||
====Campaign==== | ====Campaign==== | ||
{{Main|Campaign}} | {{Main|Campaign}} | ||
[[File:HR GrenadierFalcon FrontQuarter.png|thumb | [[File:HR GrenadierFalcon FrontQuarter.png|thumb|A yellow windshield Falcon from ''Tip of the Spear''.]] | ||
Much like UNSC aircraft in ''[[Halo Wars]]'', Falcons that cannot be piloted have yellow windshields. If one punches out the windows of these Falcons, they'll notice that there is no character inside piloting the Falcon. | Much like UNSC aircraft in ''[[Halo Wars]]'', Falcons that cannot be piloted have yellow windshields. If one punches out the windows of these Falcons, they'll notice that there is no character inside piloting the Falcon. | ||
It is possible to fly the Falcon in the first level. The player must hit the Falcon that Jun is not in with an overcharged plasma pistol shot. When it falls, the Falcon has a small chance of flipping on the ground and forcing the pilot out. | It is possible to fly the Falcon in the first level. The player must hit the Falcon that Jun is not in with an overcharged plasma pistol shot. When it falls, the Falcon has a small chance of flipping on the ground and forcing the pilot out. | ||
The Falcon used in the level ''[[Tip of the Spear]]'' is equipped with semi-automatic grenade launchers which can produce an EMP effect when the trigger is held down, then released | The Falcon used in the level ''[[Tip of the Spear]]'' is equipped with semi-automatic grenade launchers which can produce an EMP effect when the trigger is held down, then released manually detonate the grenade. This EMP can shut down enemy vehicles. | ||
The player pilots a Falcon during the level ''[[New Alexandria]]'' which is equipped with a pilot-controlled, chin-mounted autocannon that has a larger field of fire | The player pilots a Falcon during the level ''[[New Alexandria]]'' which is equipped with a pilot-controlled, chin-mounted autocannon that has a larger field of fire and is more accurate and more powerful than the side-mounted machine guns (this is not in multiplayer). In Co-Op on this level, other players can ride in the passenger seats of one or fly their own, as there will be an extra Falcon with mounted [[Grenade Launcher]]s. | ||
====Multiplayer==== | ====Multiplayer==== | ||
{{Main|Multiplayer}} | {{Main|Multiplayer}} | ||
While the Falcon can be used to insert players near enemy objectives, players carrying objective items cannot ride in Falcons, as there is no "passenger seat". The carrier can stand on the top of the Falcon, | While the Falcon can be used to insert players near enemy objectives, players carrying objective items cannot ride in Falcons, as there is no "passenger seat". The carrier can stand on the top of the Falcon. However, he must walk continuously in the same direction it's traveling so as not to fall off. | ||
====Forge==== | ====Forge==== | ||
{{Main|Forge|Forge Objects}} | {{Main|Forge|Forge Objects}} | ||
[[File:HR Falcon Variants.png|thumb | [[File:HR Falcon Variants.png|thumb|Four variants of the Falcon available in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' version of ''Halo: Reach''.]] | ||
The Falcon can be spawned in [[Forge/Halo: Reach|''Halo: Reach''{{'}}s Forge]] on the maps ''[[Forge World]]'', ''[[Tempest]]'', ''[[Spire]]'', ''[[Highlands]]'', ''[[Breakpoint]]'', ''[[Ridgeline]]'', and ''[[Breakneck]]''. | The Falcon can be spawned in [[Forge/Halo: Reach|''Halo: Reach''{{'}}s Forge]] on the maps ''[[Forge World]]'', ''[[Tempest]]'', ''[[Spire (map)|(map)|Spire]]'', ''[[Highlands]]'', ''[[Breakpoint]]'', ''[[Ridgeline]]'', and ''[[Breakneck]]''. | ||
The Falcon can be affected by the [[Turretless vehicle glitch]]. | The Falcon can be affected by the [[Turretless vehicle glitch]]. | ||
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*The side-mounted machine guns on some Falcons are extremely short-ranged. | *The side-mounted machine guns on some Falcons are extremely short-ranged. | ||
*Passengers are exposed. | *Passengers are exposed. | ||
**Passengers sitting in non-gunner seats cannot fire back | **Passengers sitting in non-gunner seats cannot fire back while still being exposed. | ||
==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
Originally due to balancing purposes, the Falcon in ''Halo: Reach'' multiplayer lacks the chin-mounted autocannon that is normally usable by the pilot.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_080610 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 08.06.10'']</ref> | Originally due to balancing purposes, the Falcon in ''Halo: Reach'' multiplayer lacks the chin-mounted autocannon that is normally usable by the pilot.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_080610 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 08.06.10'']</ref> | ||
However, eventually the chin-mounted autocannon campaign Falcons | However, eventually, the chin-mounted autocannon campaign Falcons and a Transport Falcon capable of transporting five players as passengers were added to the ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' version of ''Halo: Reach'' [[Forge]] when ''[[Halo 3]]'' was added to PC. | ||
Additionally, the Falcon was one of [[Cut Halo 4 vehicles|several vehicles]] concepted and considered for inclusion - though ultimately cut from - ''[[Halo 4]]''.{{Ref/Site|Id=ASFalcon|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/Brwkm|Site=ArtStation|Page=Halo 4 -vehicles|D=08|M=9|Y=2021}} | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:Falcon - HUD.jpg|The Falcon's [[heads-up display]]. | File:Falcon - HUD.jpg|The Falcon's [[heads-up display]]. | ||
File:FalconfromRvB.jpg|A Falcon lifting off. | File:FalconfromRvB.jpg|A Falcon lifting off. | ||
File:HR-FullFalcon.png|Five Spartan-IIIs | File:HR-FullFalcon.png|Five Spartan-IIIs are using the Transport Falcon on Forge World. | ||
File:Falcon_Rough.jpg|A rough model of the Falcon, used in background battles. | File:Falcon_Rough.jpg|A rough model of the Falcon, used in background battles. | ||
File:Reach - WL Falcon.jpeg|A turretless version of the Falcon thanks to a glitch in ''Halo: Reach''. | File:Reach - WL Falcon.jpeg|A turretless version of the Falcon thanks to a glitch in ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | {{Ref/Sources}} | ||
{{Navbox/Vehicles/Gameplay}} | {{Navbox/Vehicles/Gameplay}} | ||
[[Category:Human vehicles|Falcon]] | [[Category:Human vehicles|Falcon]] | ||