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{{Era|Forerunner|HCW}}
{{Status|Canon}}
A '''Protector Plant''' is a type of [[Forerunner]] [[Sentinel]] [[Sentinel Shop|Factory]] found in ''[[Halo Wars]]'', but unlike the Sentinel Factory, it is smaller and can be used to purchase three types of [[Protectors]], instead of standard Sentinels and [[Super Sentinel|Super Sentinels]]. These Protectors have the ability to attach themselves to a unit to give it support. The three types are Offensive, Healing, and Shield:
{{Disambig header|the forerunner structure used to create the eponymous sentinels|other uses|Protector (disambiguation)}}
[[File:HW-Protector plant.jpg|thumb|300px|A Protector plant within Trove.]]
A '''Protector plant''' is an underground variant of the [[Forerunner]] [[Sentinel manufacturing facility]], capable of constructing [[Protector Sentinel (Trove)|Protector Sentinels]]. The Protector Sentinels exit the facility via a tunnel connecting the facility to its exterior. Like the [[Sentinel factory]], the square-shaped exit is characterised by four pillars at each of its corners, but the Protector plants lack the two protrusions on the exit's inner wall. Two such facilities were located within the [[shield world]] [[Trove]].{{Ref/Map|HW|Labyrinth}}


*"''Shield''" creates a shield, similar to a [[Bubble Shield]] in [[Halo 3]].
==In-game information==
*"''Offensive''" makes the Protector engage anything that attacks the units it's attached to.
Two Protector Plants appear exclusively in the ''[[Halo Wars]]'' Skirmish level [[Labyrinth]], initially defended by [[Aggressor Sentinel]]s. Unlike other bonus buildings, the building cannot be garrisoned. Players with a unit nearby may access its menu and purchase Protector units, which can then be attached to friendly units as support. The Protector units are produced instantly and construction must recharge before being able to produce a new unit, much like the UNSC leaders' Support Abilities.
*"''Healing''" heals the squad after combat, similar to the Medic for [[UNSC]] [[Marines]].  


It is only found on [[Labyrinth]] (2vs2).
The visually-similar Sentinel Factory produces Aggressor Sentinels and [[Super Sentinel]]s instead of Protector Sentinel.


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{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! rowspan="2" style="width: 20%" | Name !! rowspan="2" style="width: 10%" | Type !! colspan="3" style="width: 30%" | Cost !! rowspan="2" style="width: 10%" | Purchase Cooldown !! rowspan="2" style="width: 30%" | Description
|-
| style="width: 10%" | '''Population''' || style="width: 10%" | '''Tech''' || style="width: 10%" | '''Resources'''
|- style="height: 40px"
| Offensive Protector || N/A || {{HWPop|1}} || {{HWTech|0}} || {{HWResources|100}} || 30 seconds || Attach this to a single squad to have the Protector attack targets that are shooting the protected squad.
|- style="height: 40px"
| Healing Protector || N/A || {{HWPop|1}} || {{HWTech|0}} || {{HWResources|100}} || 30 seconds || Attach this to a single squad to have the Protector heal the protected squad out of combat.
|- style="height: 40px"
| Shield Protector || N/A || {{HWPop|1}} || {{HWTech|0}} || {{HWResources|100}} || 30 seconds || Attach this to a single squad to have the Protector generate a shield around the protected squad.
|}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:HW Screenshots E3 5.jpg|A pre-release screenshot depicting a large battle near the Protector plant on the map [[Labyrinth]].
</gallery>
 
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Wars]]'' {{1st}}
 
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
{{HW buildings}}
{{Forerunner|sentinel}}
[[Category:Forerunner buildings]]
[[Category:Forerunner buildings]]

Latest revision as of 19:01, January 2, 2024

This article is about the forerunner structure used to create the eponymous sentinels. For other uses, see Protector (disambiguation).
A Forerunner Protector plant from Halo Wars level Labyrinth.
A Protector plant within Trove.

A Protector plant is an underground variant of the Forerunner Sentinel manufacturing facility, capable of constructing Protector Sentinels. The Protector Sentinels exit the facility via a tunnel connecting the facility to its exterior. Like the Sentinel factory, the square-shaped exit is characterised by four pillars at each of its corners, but the Protector plants lack the two protrusions on the exit's inner wall. Two such facilities were located within the shield world Trove.[1]

In-game information[edit]

Two Protector Plants appear exclusively in the Halo Wars Skirmish level Labyrinth, initially defended by Aggressor Sentinels. Unlike other bonus buildings, the building cannot be garrisoned. Players with a unit nearby may access its menu and purchase Protector units, which can then be attached to friendly units as support. The Protector units are produced instantly and construction must recharge before being able to produce a new unit, much like the UNSC leaders' Support Abilities.

The visually-similar Sentinel Factory produces Aggressor Sentinels and Super Sentinels instead of Protector Sentinel.

Name Type Cost Purchase Cooldown Description
Population Tech Resources
Offensive Protector N/A Population 1 Tech level 0 Resources 100 30 seconds Attach this to a single squad to have the Protector attack targets that are shooting the protected squad.
Healing Protector N/A Population 1 Tech level 0 Resources 100 30 seconds Attach this to a single squad to have the Protector heal the protected squad out of combat.
Shield Protector N/A Population 1 Tech level 0 Resources 100 30 seconds Attach this to a single squad to have the Protector generate a shield around the protected squad.

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo Wars, multiplayer map Labyrinth