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{{Quote|Anchor 9 to UNSC ships: impulse drive signatures detected. Fighter-class.|[[Anchor 9]]<ref name="reach"> | {{Quote|Anchor 9 to UNSC ships: impulse drive signatures detected. Fighter-class.|[[Anchor 9]]<ref name="reach">''[[Halo: Reach]]'', campaign level, "[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]"</ref>}} | ||
'''Impulse drives''' are a form of sublight propulsion system used by the [[Forerunner]]s and later by the [[ | '''Impulse drives''' are a form of sublight propulsion system used by the [[Forerunner]]s and later by the [[Covenant]].<ref name="terminal">''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'', [[Terminal/Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary#Terminal 7|Terminal 7]]</ref> Forerunner [[monitor]]s possess impulse drives for long-distance travel,<ref>''[[Conversations from the Universe]]'', "343 Guilty Spark's Log"</ref> while [[Sentinel]]s use an exotic form of the impulse drive to fly. Otherwise, both monitors and Sentinels use [[teleportation grid]]s for transport.<ref>''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 133</ref> The Covenant would later adapt this technology as a form of maneuver drive for their space-capable craft.<ref name="wf59">''[[Halo: Warfleet]]'', p. 59</ref> | ||
Powered by a small [[pinch fusion reactor]], the Covenant's impulse drives covert energy and a small amount of exotic matter into thrust. This process creates a vivid stream of virtual neutrons and protons as a byproduct. Power can be redirected from the craft's other systems to temporarily boost acceleration.<ref name="wf59"/> As craft fitted with impulse drives are capable of accelerating and decelerating at bone-crushing rates, the crafts require inertial dampers to keep occupants safe.<ref name="tick">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/tick '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Tick'']</ref> | |||
The Covenant used impulse drives as propulsion systems on their [[Type-27 Banshee]]s,<ref name="reach"/> [[Type-28 Tick]]s,<ref name="tick">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/ | The Covenant used impulse drives as propulsion systems on their [[Ren]] [[shuttle]]s,<ref>''[[Halo: Envoy]]'', Chapter 1</ref> [[Type-27 Banshee]]s,<ref name="reach"/> [[Type-28 Tick]]s,<ref name="tick"/> [[Type-29 Vampire]]s,<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/what-once-was-lost '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - What Once Was Lost'']</ref> [[Phantom]] [[dropship]]s, [[Covenant drop pod|insertion pods]], and [[Type-56 Lich]]s.<ref>''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide'', p. 118-122</ref> [[Uztet'sKelln]] fighters, one of the earliest models of the [[Banshee]], were equipped with twin impulse drives.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/banshee '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Banshee'']</ref> The [[Type-31 Seraph]]s are equipped with a impulse drive,<ref name="reach"/> with the tail serving as a thrust vectoring system to direct the exhaust to increase maneuverability.<ref name="wf59"/> | ||
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Revision as of 22:00, January 7, 2018
Impulse drives are a form of sublight propulsion system used by the Forerunners and later by the Covenant.[2] Forerunner monitors possess impulse drives for long-distance travel,[3] while Sentinels use an exotic form of the impulse drive to fly. Otherwise, both monitors and Sentinels use teleportation grids for transport.[4] The Covenant would later adapt this technology as a form of maneuver drive for their space-capable craft.[5]
Powered by a small pinch fusion reactor, the Covenant's impulse drives covert energy and a small amount of exotic matter into thrust. This process creates a vivid stream of virtual neutrons and protons as a byproduct. Power can be redirected from the craft's other systems to temporarily boost acceleration.[5] As craft fitted with impulse drives are capable of accelerating and decelerating at bone-crushing rates, the crafts require inertial dampers to keep occupants safe.[6]
The Covenant used impulse drives as propulsion systems on their Ren shuttles,[7] Type-27 Banshees,[1] Type-28 Ticks,[6] Type-29 Vampires,[8] Phantom dropships, insertion pods, and Type-56 Lichs.[9] Uztet'sKelln fighters, one of the earliest models of the Banshee, were equipped with twin impulse drives.[10] The Type-31 Seraphs are equipped with a impulse drive,[1] with the tail serving as a thrust vectoring system to direct the exhaust to increase maneuverability.[5]
List of appearances
- Halo 2
- Conversations from the Universe (First appearance)
- Halo: Reach
- Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
- Halo 5: Guardians
- Halo: Envoy
Sources
- ^ a b c Halo: Reach, campaign level, "Long Night of Solace"
- ^ Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Terminal 7
- ^ Conversations from the Universe, "343 Guilty Spark's Log"
- ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, p. 133
- ^ a b c Halo: Warfleet, p. 59
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint: Tick
- ^ Halo: Envoy, Chapter 1
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - What Once Was Lost
- ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, p. 118-122
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Banshee
