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The '''''Shuul'se''-pattern Subjugator'''{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} {{Type|55|Ultra-Heavy Siege Tower|UHST}}, colloquially known as the '''Kraken''', is an extremely large [[Covenant]] walker employed as a siege tower.{{Ref/Reuse|HWKraken}} It was used in combat by [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] in late [[2558]].{{Ref/Reuse|EL}} | The '''''Shuul'se''-pattern Subjugator'''{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} {{Type|55|Ultra-Heavy Siege Tower|UHST}}, colloquially known as the '''Kraken''', is an extremely large [[Covenant]] walker employed as a siege tower.{{Ref/Reuse|HWKraken}} It was used in combat by [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] in late [[2558]].{{Ref/Reuse|EL}} | ||
== | ==Overview== | ||
===Design details=== | |||
=== Design details === | |||
The Kraken is an ultra-heavy siege tower, a massive Covenant sky fortress with three powerful grappler arms capable of physically crushing and moving mountain-sized objects.{{Ref/Reuse|HWKraken}} The shape of the Kraken is very similar to terrestrial squid. This, along with its massive proportions, has given rise to its [[UNSC]] nickname, after the [[Wikipedia:Kraken|creature]] from Norse mythology. The Kraken is composed of a large hollow structure that allows large aerial vehicles such as the {{Pattern|Mikpramu|Phantom}} dropship to fly and even land inside it. Throughout the Kraken, there are several {{Pattern|Bmur'resh|Shade}} turrets deployed for defence. The area above the hollow section is solid, capping it off. Below the hollow section, there are several more Shade turrets and docking bays that can house {{Pattern|D'nomlhe|Banshee}}s. | The Kraken is an ultra-heavy siege tower, a massive Covenant sky fortress with three powerful grappler arms capable of physically crushing and moving mountain-sized objects.{{Ref/Reuse|HWKraken}} The shape of the Kraken is very similar to terrestrial squid. This, along with its massive proportions, has given rise to its [[UNSC]] nickname, after the [[Wikipedia:Kraken|creature]] from Norse mythology. The Kraken is composed of a large hollow structure that allows large aerial vehicles such as the {{Pattern|Mikpramu|Phantom}} dropship to fly and even land inside it. Throughout the Kraken, there are several {{Pattern|Bmur'resh|Shade}} turrets deployed for defence. The area above the hollow section is solid, capping it off. Below the hollow section, there are several more Shade turrets and docking bays that can house {{Pattern|D'nomlhe|Banshee}}s. | ||
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It is commonly held that these siege towers were originally based on a variant of [[Forerunner]] [[Sentinel]]s used during the war with the [[Flood]], having been discovered in a reliquary of mothballed ordnance.{{Ref/Reuse|HWKraken}} | It is commonly held that these siege towers were originally based on a variant of [[Forerunner]] [[Sentinel]]s used during the war with the [[Flood]], having been discovered in a reliquary of mothballed ordnance.{{Ref/Reuse|HWKraken}} | ||
=== Armament === | ===Armament=== | ||
The Kraken features several {{Pattern|Bmur'resh|Shade}} turrets spaced across its decks. Each of these is operated individually. | The Kraken features several {{Pattern|Bmur'resh|Shade}} turrets spaced across its decks. Each of these is operated individually. | ||
Its limbs can also be used offensively and are capable of massive structural damage. | Its limbs can also be used offensively and are capable of massive structural damage. | ||
== Trivia == | ==Operational history== | ||
===Human-Covenant War=== | |||
Some human records indicate that the Kraken may have been encountered early in the war with the Covenant, but none survived to confirm it. [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] secured several weapons caches belonging to the original hegemony, including a number of Krakens. Although they were at first used sparingly (as 'Mdama wished to avoid "tipping his hand"), the Covenant deployed Krakens ''en masse'' in [[2558#October|October 2558]].{{Ref/Reuse|HWKraken}} | |||
===Post-war era=== | |||
During the [[Battle of Kamchatka]], 'Mdama ordered a Kraken deployed to hold off [[Promethean]] forces that had rebelled against his control. However, the Promethean resistance forced the platform to fall back, leading to 'Mdama's death shortly thereafter.{{Ref/Level|H5G|Osiris (level)|Osiris}} | |||
'Mdama's remaining troops [[Battle of Nuusra|attacked]] the [[Vadam]] lands of [[Sanghelios]] with another Kraken.{{Ref/Reuse|HWKraken}} Though powerful, it was held off by [[Swords of Sanghelios]] [[D'nomlhe-pattern Banshee|Banshees]] until it was cornered in a narrow canyon. There, [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan]] [[Fireteam Osiris]] boarded it using captured [[Forerunner]] [[Phaeton]]s, navigated to the excavator's power core and then overloaded it before escaping the Kraken on hijacked Banshees. Without power, the Kraken fell to its demise in the chasm below.{{Ref/Reuse|EL}} | |||
==Trivia== | |||
The Kraken was codenamed "Sentry Ship" during the development of ''Halo 5: Guardians'' to reflect on its role as a watcher overseeing the battlefield. | The Kraken was codenamed "Sentry Ship" during the development of ''Halo 5: Guardians'' to reflect on its role as a watcher overseeing the battlefield. | ||
== Gallery == | ==Gallery== | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Kraken}} | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Halo-5-Kraken-design-inspiration.jpg|Concept and design inspiration of the Kraken showcasing textures based on crab exoskeletons and blue whale skin. | File:Halo-5-Kraken-design-inspiration.jpg|Concept and design inspiration of the Kraken showcasing textures based on crab exoskeletons and blue whale skin. | ||
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File:Unidentified Covenant Excavator4.PNG|Fireteam Osiris assaulting the Kraken using captured [[Forerunner]] [[Phaeton]]s. | File:Unidentified Covenant Excavator4.PNG|Fireteam Osiris assaulting the Kraken using captured [[Forerunner]] [[Phaeton]]s. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== List of appearances == | ==List of appearances== | ||
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | * ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | ||
== Sources == | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | {{Ref/Sources}} | ||