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*[[Lighter Than Some]]<ref name="ch54">'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 54''</ref> | *[[Lighter Than Some]]<ref name="ch54">'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 54''</ref> | ||
*[[Quick to Adjust]]<ref name="Bulletin924">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/ | *[[Quick to Adjust]]<ref name="Bulletin924">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-feet-first '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Feet First'']</ref> | ||
*[[Prone to Drift]]<ref name="gl191">'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 191''</ref> | *[[Prone to Drift]]<ref name="gl191">'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 191''</ref> | ||
*[[Requires Adjustment]]<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 252''</ref> | *[[Requires Adjustment]]<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 252''</ref> | ||
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'''Huragok''' ([[Latin]] ''Facticius indoles''<ref name="Bestiarum">'''[[Halo 3]]''', ''[[Bestiarum]]''</ref> meaning "artificial genius"),<ref>[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=865756 '''halo.bungie.org''': ''Bestiarum Latin names translated'']</ref> are a race of biomechanical [[Sentience|sentient]] beings that were created by the [[Forerunner]]s to maintain their technology{{Ref/Reuse|Bestiarum}} and, in some cases, biological beings. These remarkably helpful and docile pseudo-organisms are exceedingly patient, rarely communicate with other species, and are almost single-mindedly devoted to their work.<ref name="primer">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=697 '''Bungie.net''': ''The Covenant Primer'']</ref> Huragok are known to exist in two varieties; those that used to serve the [[Builder]]s, referred to by some individuals as '''Engineers''',{{Ref/Reuse|goo237}} and the rarer [[Lifeworker]] Huragok, who were designed to repair and maintain biological lifeforms.<ref name="ll130">'''Halo: Last Light''', Chapter 9, ''page 130'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | '''Huragok''' ([[Latin]] ''Facticius indoles''<ref name="Bestiarum">'''[[Halo 3]]''', ''[[Bestiarum]]''</ref> meaning "artificial genius"),<ref>[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=865756 '''halo.bungie.org''': ''Bestiarum Latin names translated'']</ref> are a race of biomechanical [[Sentience|sentient]] beings that were created by the [[Forerunner]]s to maintain their technology{{Ref/Reuse|Bestiarum}} and, in some cases, biological beings. These remarkably helpful and docile pseudo-organisms are exceedingly patient, rarely communicate with other species, and are almost single-mindedly devoted to their work.<ref name="primer">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=697 '''Bungie.net''': ''The Covenant Primer'']</ref> Huragok are known to exist in two varieties; those that used to serve the [[Builder]]s, referred to by some individuals as '''Engineers''',{{Ref/Reuse|goo237}} and the rarer [[Lifeworker]] Huragok, who were designed to repair and maintain biological lifeforms.<ref name="ll130">'''Halo: Last Light''', Chapter 9, ''page 130'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | ||
They were the only known non-combatant race of the [[Covenant]] aside from the [[San'Shyuum]], though some were rigged to explode like [[suicide attack|suicide bombers]] during the [[ | They were the only known non-combatant race of the [[Covenant]] aside from the [[San'Shyuum]], though some were rigged to explode like [[suicide attack|suicide bombers]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="ODST">'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'''</ref> This also served the purpose of asset denial, preventing their capture and redeployment by enemy factions. Following the [[Human-Covenant War]], most Huragok mysteriously disappeared,{{Ref/Reuse|tw50}} although some remained aligned with [[Covenant remnants|splinter factions]] of the original Covenant, including the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and the [[Ussan]]s, while a number ended up working with the [[United Nations Space Command]]. Similarly, there are many in service to the [[Banished]], who not only continued the Covenant’s practice of fitting Huragok with explosive harnesses, but utilized crueler, more creative methods to modify their behavior.{{Ref/Reuse|PLE}}{{Ref/Reuse|PLEI}} | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Origins=== | ===Origins=== | ||
The Huragok were created by the [[Forerunner]]s' [[Builder]]s prior to [[Great Purification|the activation]] of the [[Halo Array]] with nanocellular technology to serve as maintenance, repair, and enhancement engineers.{{Ref/Reuse|Bestiarum}}<ref name="bc78">'''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''', ''pages 78-79'' (Google Play edition)</ref> They served as "servant-tools" to the Builders, the highest [[rate]] in Forerunner society. The [[Lifeworker]]s also employed a type of Huragok specializing in living things and medicine rather than machinery, though they were rarer than the Builder variety.{{Ref/Reuse|ll130}}<ref name="hitd">'''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'''</ref> Huragok often served aboard semi-automated maintenance stations, including a number of facilities within the [[San'Shyuum]] [[San'Shyuum home system|home system]]. They were rarely accorded personhood in Forerunner society, and some found their anaerobic metabolism and gas bladders disgusting. For this reason, they were never allowed in public.<ref name=c144>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 144''</ref> | The Huragok were created by the [[Forerunner]]s' [[Builder]]s prior to [[Great Purification|the activation]] of the [[Halo Array]] with nanocellular technology to serve as maintenance, repair, and enhancement engineers.{{Ref/Reuse|Bestiarum}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CryptumGlossary|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/text/cryptum-glossary/62e29c59-a3f9-4b63-af76-def71fda5459|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Cryptum Glossary|D=14|M=03|Y=2014|LocalArchive=Halo: Cryptum/Glossary}}<ref name="bc78">'''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''', ''pages 78-79'' (Google Play edition)</ref> They served as "servant-tools" to the Builders, the highest [[rate]] in Forerunner society. The [[Lifeworker]]s also employed a type of Huragok specializing in living things and medicine rather than machinery, though they were rarer than the Builder variety.{{Ref/Reuse|ll130}}<ref name="hitd">'''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'''</ref> Huragok often served aboard semi-automated maintenance stations, including a number of facilities within the [[San'Shyuum]] [[San'Shyuum home system|home system]]. They were rarely accorded personhood in Forerunner society, and some found their anaerobic metabolism and gas bladders disgusting. For this reason, they were never allowed in public.<ref name=c144>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 144''</ref> | ||
Being mechanical structures rather than organic life forms, they survived the activation and some remained aboard various [[M-series facility|M-series facilities]].{{Ref/Reuse|Bestiarum}} Several were left within one of the Forerunners' [[shield world]]s, [[Trevelyan|Shield World 006]], and would remain there for the next 100,000 years.{{Ref/Reuse|gl191}} | Being mechanical structures rather than organic life forms, they survived the activation and some remained aboard various [[M-series facility|M-series facilities]].{{Ref/Reuse|Bestiarum}} Several were left within one of the Forerunners' [[shield world]]s, [[Trevelyan|Shield World 006]], and would remain there for the next 100,000 years.{{Ref/Reuse|gl191}} | ||
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Huragok were essentially the scientific and engineering backbone of the Covenant and its economy. They fulfilled one of the most important roles within the Covenant, as they bore the responsibility of maintaining the Covenant's machines, managing medical matters, and interacting with Forerunner technology. While it was generally held that only the San'Shyuum were high enough in the Covenant hierarchy to handle and manage Forerunner research and technology, in reality it was the Huragok who must excavate, unlock, and transport Forerunner artifacts—a fact only known to higher-ranked officials and leaders within the Covenant, due to its sensitive nature.{{Ref/Reuse|primer}} The Huragok were also tasked with securely transmitting data between locations.{{Ref/Reuse|wp huragok}} | Huragok were essentially the scientific and engineering backbone of the Covenant and its economy. They fulfilled one of the most important roles within the Covenant, as they bore the responsibility of maintaining the Covenant's machines, managing medical matters, and interacting with Forerunner technology. While it was generally held that only the San'Shyuum were high enough in the Covenant hierarchy to handle and manage Forerunner research and technology, in reality it was the Huragok who must excavate, unlock, and transport Forerunner artifacts—a fact only known to higher-ranked officials and leaders within the Covenant, due to its sensitive nature.{{Ref/Reuse|primer}} The Huragok were also tasked with securely transmitting data between locations.{{Ref/Reuse|wp huragok}} | ||
[[File:H3ODST UpliftPhantomHuragok.jpg|thumb|250px|A Phantom carrying Huragok at [[Uplift Nature Reserve]] during [[Battle of Mombasa]].]] | [[File:H3ODST UpliftPhantomHuragok.jpg|thumb|250px|A [[Ru'swum-pattern Phantom|Phantom]] carrying Huragok at [[Uplift Nature Reserve]] during the [[Battle of Mombasa]].]] | ||
The Huragok in the Covenant usually communicated only with San'Shyuum, a fact that may have contributed to the balance of power between [[Sangheili]] and San'Shyuum, and usually ignored anything that was not a San'Shyuum, a Forerunner artifact, or a machine.{{Ref/Reuse|primer}}<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''pages 200-201''</ref> A notable exception is the Huragok [[Lighter Than Some]], who communicated with the [[Unggoy]] [[Deacon]] [[Dadab]] via Huragok sign language.<ref name="harvest">'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page ??''</ref> Huragok participated in the [[Human-Covenant War]] throughout the conflict, though they were rarely witnessed by personnel of the [[United Nations Space Command]] until the final years of the war.{{Ref/Reuse|wp huragok}} During various engagements in the Human-Covenant War, Huragok were deployed on certain [[human colonies]] to search for Forerunner technology. During the [[Battle of Mombasa]], they scoured the city for evidence of [[Portal at Voi|the Portal]] that lay beneath its foundation.<ref name="ODSTep">'''Halo 3: ODST''', ''Epilogue''</ref> | The Huragok in the Covenant usually communicated only with San'Shyuum, a fact that may have contributed to the balance of power between [[Sangheili]] and San'Shyuum, and usually ignored anything that was not a San'Shyuum, a Forerunner artifact, or a machine.{{Ref/Reuse|primer}}<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''pages 200-201''</ref> A notable exception is the Huragok [[Lighter Than Some]], who communicated with the [[Unggoy]] [[Deacon]] [[Dadab]] via Huragok sign language.<ref name="harvest">'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page ??''</ref> Huragok participated in the [[Human-Covenant War]] throughout the conflict, though they were rarely witnessed by personnel of the [[United Nations Space Command]] until the final years of the war.{{Ref/Reuse|wp huragok}} During various engagements in the Human-Covenant War, Huragok were deployed on certain [[human colonies]] to search for Forerunner technology. During the [[Battle of Mombasa]], they scoured the city for evidence of [[Portal at Voi|the Portal]] that lay beneath its foundation.<ref name="ODSTep">'''Halo 3: ODST''', ''Epilogue''</ref> | ||
During the [[Great Schism]], the now predominantly [[Jiralhanae]]-controlled [[Covenant military]] placed explosives charges onto the bodies of Huragok, in order to prevent them from falling into the hands of UNSC forces. The Huragok did not initially resist this measure, as they were made to believe that humanity would force them to defile Forerunner relics should they ever be captured.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 202''</ref> Once they realized it was to make them [[Suicide attack|suicide bombers]], however, many Huragok made attempts to resist receiving charges, usually failing.<ref>'''Halo 3: ODST''' campaign level, ''[[Mombasa Streets]]'' ('''Brute Captain''': ''"Arrgh! Hold the creature still!"'' '''Brute Minor''': ''"Place the charge, before I lose my grip!"'')</ref><ref name="al18">'''[[Sadie's Story]]''': ''[[Audio log (Halo 3: ODST)|Audio log]] 18, Circle 6, Arc 3''</ref> The Huragok were warned that if they disobeyed orders, their attached explosive charges would be detonated. However, some realized that the only chance they had to escape Jiralhanae brutality was to aid humanity in defeating the Covenant. As a result, the Huragok worked to allow a handful of their compatriots escape their commanders.<ref>'''Halo: New Blood''', ''pages 73-74'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | |||
===Post-war=== | ===Post-war=== | ||
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Between November 2552 and March 2553, [[Lucy-B091]] discovered four Huragok inside [[Trevelyan|Shield World 006]] in [[Onyx]]. These Huragok eventually helped the human survivors in the [[shield world]] reestablish contact with the UNSC.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 140''</ref> By [[2553#March|March 2553]] [[Requires Adjustment]] and the three Huragok from the shield world were stationed aboard {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. In the time since arriving on ''Infinity'' they created several new Huragok to aid them. The Huragok aboard ''Infinity'' made various improvements to the ship, enhancing its slipspace capabilities to be faster and more accurate and reworked the communications system, enabling ''Infinity'' to maintain contact from slipspace.<ref name="tw50">'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 50''</ref> Two Huragok were also assigned on [[Kilo-Five]]'s [[prowler]]—{{UNSCShip|Port Stanley}}—in order to provide it with the same upgrades as ''Infinity''.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 250''</ref> | Between November 2552 and March 2553, [[Lucy-B091]] discovered four Huragok inside [[Trevelyan|Shield World 006]] in [[Onyx]]. These Huragok eventually helped the human survivors in the [[shield world]] reestablish contact with the UNSC.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 140''</ref> By [[2553#March|March 2553]] [[Requires Adjustment]] and the three Huragok from the shield world were stationed aboard {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. In the time since arriving on ''Infinity'' they created several new Huragok to aid them. The Huragok aboard ''Infinity'' made various improvements to the ship, enhancing its slipspace capabilities to be faster and more accurate and reworked the communications system, enabling ''Infinity'' to maintain contact from slipspace.<ref name="tw50">'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 50''</ref> Two Huragok were also assigned on [[Kilo-Five]]'s [[prowler]]—{{UNSCShip|Port Stanley}}—in order to provide it with the same upgrades as ''Infinity''.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 250''</ref> | ||
Many Huragok are strategically employed by the UNSC's [[Office of Naval Intelligence]], primarily to assist in the reverse-engineering of Covenant technology or deciphering Forerunner data terminals.{{Ref/Reuse|wp huragok}} During the events surrounding the capture of the Covenant [[flagship]] ''[[Ascendant Justice]]'' and [[Operation: FIRST STRIKE]] in late [[2552]], the UNSC had | Many Huragok are strategically employed by the UNSC's [[Office of Naval Intelligence]], primarily to assist in the reverse-engineering of Covenant technology or deciphering Forerunner data terminals.{{Ref/Reuse|wp huragok}} During the events surrounding the capture of the Covenant [[flagship]] ''[[Ascendant Justice]]'' and [[Operation: FIRST STRIKE]] in late [[2552]], the UNSC had captured a number of Huragok aboard {{UNSCShip|Gettysburg}} and successfully brought them to [[Earth]]. These Huragok met various in the final weeks of the Covenant War; the survivors were assigned to work on ''Infinity'', as well as top-priority Forerunner research sites such as [[Trevelyan|ONI Research Facility Trevelyan]].{{Ref/Reuse|Bulletin924}} Following the ''[[Shadow of Intent]]''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> encounter with [[Tem'Bhetek]] the {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} was given a contingent of Huragok.<ref name="Warfleet">''[[Halo: Warfleet]], pgs. 70-71''</ref> | ||
[[Rear Admiral]] [[Saeed Shafiq]] of [[UNSC Procurement]] planned to have Huragok deployed on all UNSC ships by [[2557]].<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 94''</ref> Despite the obvious advantages, [[Admiral]] [[Margaret Parangosky]] was apprehensive about Shafiq's proposal due to the risk of the Huragok potentially falling into enemy hands.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 234''</ref> Despite their assistance greatly benefiting humans by spurring technological development and the understanding of Forerunner relics, the Huragok are under perpetual scrutiny due to the UNSC's limited knowledge of them, including possible hardwired directives that could potentially be exploited by threats such as the [[Ur-Didact]].{{Ref/Reuse|wp huragok}} By October [[2558]] the UNSC ''Infinity'' had a contingent of 8 Huragok.<ref name="wf infinity">'''[[Halo: Warfleet]]''', ''pages 42-43''</ref> | [[Rear Admiral]] [[Saeed Shafiq]] of [[UNSC Procurement]] planned to have Huragok deployed on all UNSC ships by [[2557]].<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 94''</ref> Despite the obvious advantages, [[Admiral]] [[Margaret Parangosky]] was apprehensive about Shafiq's proposal due to the risk of the Huragok potentially falling into enemy hands.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 234''</ref> Despite their assistance greatly benefiting humans by spurring technological development and the understanding of Forerunner relics, the Huragok are under perpetual scrutiny due to the UNSC's limited knowledge of them, including possible hardwired directives that could potentially be exploited by threats such as the [[Ur-Didact]].{{Ref/Reuse|wp huragok}} By October [[2558]] the UNSC ''Infinity'' had a contingent of 8 Huragok.<ref name="wf infinity">'''[[Halo: Warfleet]]''', ''pages 42-43''</ref> | ||
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Huragok have small, elongated heads with six dark eye-like sensory nodes, and four tentacles that can split into very small, microscopically fine [[Wikipedia:Cilium|cilia]]. The Huragok use these cilia to construct, repair and manipulate machinery on a near-microscopic level.{{Ref/Reuse|bc78}} Certain Forerunner installations feature panels, apparently similar to human touch-pad technology, that Huragok can "type" on using their cilia.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 193''</ref> Some installations also feature hidden mechanisms that only the Huragok's refined cilia are capable of operating.<ref name="bc110">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 108-114'' (Google Play edition)</ref> They can take apart whole vehicles and rearrange their entire structure in a matter of seconds, with the resulting machines still operating at least as well as they did before.{{Ref/Reuse|FoR183}} They learn at an unprecedented rate, and store that information for future reference if ever they need to repair the same thing twice. They are capable of surviving in at least [[oxygen]] and [[methane]]-rich environments, though they cannot survive in a vacuum.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 68''</ref> | Huragok have small, elongated heads with six dark eye-like sensory nodes, and four tentacles that can split into very small, microscopically fine [[Wikipedia:Cilium|cilia]]. The Huragok use these cilia to construct, repair and manipulate machinery on a near-microscopic level.{{Ref/Reuse|bc78}} Certain Forerunner installations feature panels, apparently similar to human touch-pad technology, that Huragok can "type" on using their cilia.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 193''</ref> Some installations also feature hidden mechanisms that only the Huragok's refined cilia are capable of operating.<ref name="bc110">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 108-114'' (Google Play edition)</ref> They can take apart whole vehicles and rearrange their entire structure in a matter of seconds, with the resulting machines still operating at least as well as they did before.{{Ref/Reuse|FoR183}} They learn at an unprecedented rate, and store that information for future reference if ever they need to repair the same thing twice. They are capable of surviving in at least [[oxygen]] and [[methane]]-rich environments, though they cannot survive in a vacuum.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 68''</ref> | ||
While Huragok have the ability to adapt to survive on any power source, they prefer a kind of sugary yeast nutrient paste. When this sludge-like food is not readily available, Huragok will gladly consume any sugary food. On one occasion, [[Requires Adjustment|a Huragok]] even requested that a slice of birthday cake be puréed for it to consume. However, if the need arose, a Huragok could forgo food altogether and adapt to draw energy from a power outlet. <ref name="TW15">'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''Chapter 15''</ref><ref name="MD2">'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''Chapter 2''</ref> | While Huragok have the ability to adapt to survive on any power source, they prefer a kind of sugary yeast nutrient paste. When this sludge-like food is not readily available, Huragok will gladly consume any sugary food. On one occasion, [[Requires Adjustment|a Huragok]] even requested that a slice of birthday cake be puréed for it to consume. However, if the need arose, a Huragok could forgo food altogether and adapt to draw energy from a power outlet.<ref name="TW15">'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''Chapter 15''</ref><ref name="MD2">'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''Chapter 2''</ref> | ||
As a result of their biomechanical nature, Huragok possess the ability to interface with electronic forms of data storage, "downloading" data directly into themselves. They appear to be able to "read" biological life-signs as well; during her time within [[Shield World 006]], [[Lucy-B091]] was analyzed by a Huragok, who scanned her brain activity in an attempt to determine the cause of her [[posttraumatic vocal disarticulation|vocal disarticulation]].<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 329''</ref> Huragok can also be trained to sense signals broadcasted on a specific frequency by Forerunner technology in need of repair.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 112-113''</ref> Huragok are capable of self-repairing all but the most catastrophic physical damages inflicted upon them, as long as the individual | As a result of their biomechanical nature, Huragok possess the ability to interface with electronic forms of data storage, "downloading" data directly into themselves. They appear to be able to "read" biological life-signs as well; during her time within [[Shield World 006]], [[Lucy-B091]] was analyzed by a Huragok, who scanned her brain activity in an attempt to determine the cause of her [[posttraumatic vocal disarticulation|vocal disarticulation]].<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 329''</ref> Huragok can also be trained to sense signals broadcasted on a specific frequency by Forerunner technology in need of repair.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 112-113''</ref> Huragok are capable of self-repairing all but the most catastrophic physical damages inflicted upon them, as long as the individual has access to a sufficient amount of raw materials. Huragok can also repair each other if they have access to at least ten percent of the damaged individual's original mass.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}}{{Ref/Reuse|Bestiarum}} | ||
Huragok are bioluminescent, and in dark conditions their heads and tentacles emit a bright bluish glow, which pulsates when the Huragok is calm and brightens or dims according to its emotional state. The cilia on their tentacles give off a pinkish-red light as well. Huragok [[blood]] is luminescent blue-purple in color.{{Ref/Reuse|ODST}} | Huragok are bioluminescent, and in dark conditions their heads and tentacles emit a bright bluish glow, which pulsates when the Huragok is calm and brightens or dims according to its emotional state. The cilia on their tentacles give off a pinkish-red light as well. Huragok [[blood]] is luminescent blue-purple in color.{{Ref/Reuse|ODST}} | ||
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===Role within the Covenant=== | ===Role within the Covenant=== | ||
During their [[Slavery|enslavement]] to the [[Covenant]], the Huragok were not normally a tactical threat and were rarely ever seen in combat situations. During their service with the empire, most Huragok desired little more than food and work.{{Ref/Reuse|bc78}} Most UNSC soldiers made a point of avoiding intentionally harming Huragok if possible. Unlike the majority of the Covenant races, they did not regard humans as enemies. During the events surrounding [[First Battle of Harvest|the first contact]] between the Covenant and humanity, a Huragok named [[Lighter Than Some]] attempted to aid the humans in an attempt to bring peace; he even made them a peace offering, which, against his wishes, was appropriated by the Jiralhanae and converted into the [[ | During their [[Slavery|enslavement]] to the [[Covenant]], the Huragok were not normally a tactical threat and were rarely ever seen in combat situations. During their service with the empire, most Huragok desired little more than food and work.{{Ref/Reuse|bc78}} Most UNSC soldiers made a point of avoiding intentionally harming Huragok if possible. Unlike the majority of the Covenant races, they did not regard humans as enemies. During the events surrounding [[First Battle of Harvest|the first contact]] between the Covenant and humanity, a Huragok named [[Lighter Than Some]] attempted to aid the humans in an attempt to bring peace; he even made them a peace offering, which, against his wishes, was appropriated by the Jiralhanae and converted into the [[Barukaza Workshop Chopper]].<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 314''</ref> As Huragok were easily influenced and often difficult to communicate with, the species could not be admitted as a witness during a trial before the [[Hierarchs]].{{Ref/Reuse|bc161}} | ||
Huragok were often assigned to work with certain [[Sangheili]] or [[Unggoy]].{{Ref/Reuse|bc78}}<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 263-264'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Huragok are an extremely valuable asset to a crew, as they enjoy fixing things immensely; they are often described as caring about nothing else.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 96''</ref> They take great pride in their work, and also in their buoyancy, enjoying being confined by gravity and floating a meter or so off the ground.<ref name=c144/> However, they are also very peace-loving and have a great respect for life in general.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''' page ??</ref> The Huragok Lighter Than Some even refused to play a game that would kill non-sentient pests.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 91''</ref> | Huragok were often assigned to work with certain [[Sangheili]] or [[Unggoy]].{{Ref/Reuse|bc78}}<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 263-264'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Huragok are an extremely valuable asset to a crew, as they enjoy fixing things immensely; they are often described as caring about nothing else.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 96''</ref> They take great pride in their work, and also in their buoyancy, enjoying being confined by gravity and floating a meter or so off the ground.<ref name=c144/> However, they are also very peace-loving and have a great respect for life in general.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''' page ??</ref> The Huragok Lighter Than Some even refused to play a game that would kill non-sentient pests.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 91''</ref> | ||
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===''Halo Wars''=== | ===''Halo Wars''=== | ||
In ''Halo Wars'', Huragok provide the only means for the Covenant to repair damaged buildings, vehicles and heal injured units. They are easily slain as they are unarmed and can only be repaired by other Huragok—not by themselves. They do not attack and automatically search for damaged machinery, buildings and troops to heal and repair. Huragok create an almost unstoppable force when combined with the [[ | In ''Halo Wars'', Huragok provide the only means for the Covenant to repair damaged buildings, vehicles and heal injured units. They are easily slain as they are unarmed and can only be repaired by other Huragok—not by themselves. They do not attack and automatically search for damaged machinery, buildings and troops to heal and repair. Huragok create an almost unstoppable force when combined with the [[Deutoros-pattern Scarab|Scarab]]. | ||
*'''Resources''': 250 (requires [[Summit (building)|Summit]]) | *'''Resources''': 250 (requires [[Summit (building)|Summit]]) | ||
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===''Halo Wars 2''=== | ===''Halo Wars 2''=== | ||
====Engineer==== | ====Engineer==== | ||
*'''Info''': Support Unit, Repairs and heals, Non-combative, Detects cloaked units | *'''Info''': Support Unit, Repairs and heals, Non-combative, Detects cloaked units, can provide temporary energy shield that reduces damage to units inside. (can be stacked, although effectiveness decreases each time) | ||
*'''Tier''': 1 | *'''Tier''': 1 | ||
*'''Cost''': Population 3, Supplies | *'''Cost''': Population 3, Supplies 120, Power 50 | ||
Huragok can be built by all Banished leaders besides Voridus at the [[Banished Apex]]. In addition to healing friendly units, Huragok are able to cast an overshield as their main ability. Huragok cost 60 energy in [[Blitz]]. Because their healing and repair ability is limited to one target at a time, their healing rate is three times faster than the UNSC's [[EV-44 Nightingale|Nightingale]], which can heal three units at a time. Two Engineers alone are enough to heal the Conduit quickly to full condition. | Huragok can be built by all Banished leaders besides Voridus at the [[Banished Apex]]. In addition to healing friendly units, Huragok are able to cast an overshield as their main ability. Huragok cost 60 energy in [[Blitz]]. Because their healing and repair ability is limited to one target at a time, their healing rate is three times faster than the UNSC's [[EV-44 Nightingale|Nightingale]], which can heal three units at a time. Two Engineers alone are enough to heal the Conduit quickly to full condition. | ||
====Infused Engineer==== | ====Infused Engineer==== | ||
*'''Info''': Support Unit, Repairs and heals, Throws pools of infused gel, Detects cloaked units | *'''Info''': Support Unit, Repairs and heals, Throws pools of infused gel, Detects cloaked units | ||
*'''Tier''': 1 | *'''Tier''': 1 | ||
*'''Cost''': Population 3, Supplies 220, Power 40 | *'''Cost''': Population 3, Supplies 220, Power 40 | ||
Infused Huragok are exclusive to Voridus and can be built at the Apex. Unlike their standard counterparts Infused Engineers cannot cast overshields, but instead deploy pools of infusion to buff allies or damage enemies. In Blitz Infused Huragok cost | Infused Huragok are exclusive to the leader Voridus and can be built at the Apex. Unlike their standard counterparts Infused Engineers cannot cast overshields, but instead deploy pools of infusion to buff allies or damage enemies. In Blitz Infused Huragok cost 50 energy. | ||
====Terminus Engineer==== | ====Terminus Engineer==== | ||
*'''Info''': Explode above one of the base structure and call glassing beam upon explosion. | *'''Info''': Explode above one of the base structure and call glassing beam upon explosion. | ||
Terminus Engineers are Huragok modified with a glassing beam targeting | Terminus Engineers are Huragok modified with a glassing beam targeting marker. If one commits suicide over a base, a glassing beam will strike and damage the player's base. Terminus Engineers only appear in certain waves in [[Terminus Firefight]]. If player succeeds destroying it, it will not call a glassing beam, but if commits suicide, it will call a glassing beam. The Terminus Engineer is the one of the only units that can attack the player's main base. | ||
==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
[[File:H3ODST Engineer Concept 4.jpg|300px|thumb | [[File:H3ODST Engineer Concept 4.jpg|300px|thumb|Concept art for ''Halo 3: ODST''.]] | ||
{{Quote|A sentient labor-saving device with the ability to self-repair and self-replicate. Good with computers.|Bungie.net description of Huragok}} | {{Quote|A sentient labor-saving device with the ability to self-repair and self-replicate. Good with computers.|Bungie.net description of Huragok}} | ||
The creation of the Huragok started around [[1999 (real world)|1999]], during the development of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. From the beginning, they were meant to be "a class of aliens that acted as idiot savants towards technology," and were meant to be able to decipher [[Forerunner]] technology easily and allow a glimpse into what made the Forerunner technology so special. As far as gameplay, the designers wanted a race that were less aggressive to populate the world in a more passive way, making ''Halo'' feel more alive. The general idea of the Huragok was to be "a character meant to be passive, almost puppy like in nature," and make the players feel bad if they killed them.<ref name="evolved">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=EngineerEvolved '''Bungie.net''': ''Engineer Evolved'']</ref> | The creation of the Huragok started around [[1999 (real world)|1999]], during the development of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. From the beginning, they were meant to be "a class of aliens that acted as idiot savants towards technology," and were meant to be able to decipher [[Forerunner]] technology easily and allow a glimpse into what made the Forerunner technology so special. As far as gameplay, the designers wanted a race that were less aggressive to populate the world in a more passive way, making ''Halo'' feel more alive. The general idea of the Huragok was to be "a character meant to be passive, almost puppy like in nature," and make the players feel bad if they killed them.<ref name="evolved">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=EngineerEvolved '''Bungie.net''': ''Engineer Evolved'']</ref> | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
===Concept art and illustrations=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:H3ODST_Engineer_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art of a Huragok for ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''. | |||
File:H3ODST_Engineer_Concept_2.jpg|Concept art of a Huragok for ''Halo 3: ODST''. | |||
File:H3ODST_Engineer_Concept_3.jpg|Concept art of an armored Huragok for ''Halo 3: ODST''. | |||
File:Huragok - Infected.png|Two Huragok as seen in ''[[Halo Legends]]''{{'}} ''[[Origins]]''. | |||
File:HW2 Blitz Engineers.png|Blitz card of a Huragok. | |||
File:HW2 Blitz - Engineer Swarm.png|Blitz card of Huragok healing Banished troops. | |||
File:HW2-Blitz-InfusedHuragok.jpg|Blitz card of an Infused Huragok. | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Renders and screenshots=== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:CovenantEngineer-HaloCE.png|A side view of the cut Huragok from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. | File:CovenantEngineer-HaloCE.png|A side view of the cut Huragok from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. | ||
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File:HuragokHW.png|Huragok as seen in ''[[Halo Wars]]''. | File:HuragokHW.png|Huragok as seen in ''[[Halo Wars]]''. | ||
File:HW-Huragokhealingturret.png|A Huragok repairing a turret on [[Harvest]]. | File:HW-Huragokhealingturret.png|A Huragok repairing a turret on [[Harvest]]. | ||
File:Huragok - Side View.jpg|A side view of a Huragok. | File:Huragok - Side View.jpg|A side view of a Huragok. | ||
HTMCC-H3ODST HuragokClosed.png|A Huragok with its armor closed up. | |||
File:H3ODST Huragok before exploding.JPG|A suicide Huragok moments before exploding. | File:H3ODST Huragok before exploding.JPG|A suicide Huragok moments before exploding. | ||
File:Phantomstation.jpg|A [[Phantom]] dropping off/picking up Huragok into one of their [[Huragok recharge station|recharging stations]]. | File:Phantomstation.jpg|A [[Phantom]] dropping off/picking up Huragok into one of their [[Huragok recharge station|recharging stations]]. | ||
File:Huragok Explosion.jpg|A Huragok during a detonation. | File:Huragok Explosion.jpg|A Huragok during a detonation. | ||
File:Huragok Shield Disruption.jpg|The exotic lighting and colors of a Huragok when its shields are disrupted by an [[EMP]] charge from a [[Plasma Pistol]]. | File:Huragok Shield Disruption.jpg|The exotic lighting and colors of a Huragok when its shields are disrupted by an [[EMP]] charge from a [[Plasma Pistol]]. | ||
File:H3ODST Huragok Overshield.jpg|A Huragok's passive ability which grants all allies within a certain radius overshields seen on this group of Covenant infantry in ''Halo 3: ODST's'' [[Firefight (Halo 3: ODST)|Firefight]] level [[Chasm Ten]]. | File:H3ODST Huragok Overshield.jpg|A Huragok's passive ability which grants all allies within a certain radius overshields seen on this group of Covenant infantry in ''Halo 3: ODST's'' [[Firefight (Halo 3: ODST)|Firefight]] level [[Chasm Ten]]. | ||
File:H3ODST QuickToAdjust.jpg|A Huragok in New Mombasa during the Battle of Earth. | File:H3ODST QuickToAdjust.jpg|A Huragok in New Mombasa during the Battle of Earth. | ||
File:HR Huragok Glor.png|A Huragok equipped with full combat armor. | File:HR Huragok Glor.png|A Huragok equipped with full combat armor. | ||
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File:Engineneer.jpg|A view of a Huragok aboard ''[[Ardent Prayer]]''. | File:Engineneer.jpg|A view of a Huragok aboard ''[[Ardent Prayer]]''. | ||
File:HW2B Engineer.png|A Banished Engineer in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta]]''. | File:HW2B Engineer.png|A Banished Engineer in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta]]''. | ||
File:HW2B-Healing.png|Banished Huragok healing [[Blisterback]]s in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 - Blitz Beta]]''. | File:HW2B-Healing.png|Banished Huragok healing [[Gydrozka Workshop Blisterback]]s in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 - Blitz Beta]]''. | ||
File:HW2-Huragok.png|A Banished Huragok in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. | File:HW2-Huragok.png|A Banished Huragok in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. | ||
File:HW2-Huragokshield.png|A Huragok casting an overshield. | File:HW2-Huragokshield.png|A Huragok casting an overshield. | ||
File:HW2-InfusedHuragok.png|An Infused Huragok on Installation 00. | File:HW2-InfusedHuragok.png|An Infused Huragok on Installation 00. | ||
File:HW2-Engineer Render.jpg|Render of a Huragok sporting [[Banished]] colours. | File:HW2-Engineer Render.jpg|Render of a Huragok sporting [[Banished]] colours. | ||
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*''[[Halo: Meridian Divide]]'' | *''[[Halo: Meridian Divide]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Epitaph]]'' | |||
{{Col-end}} | {{Col-end}} | ||