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Role: |
Construction and mining[1] |
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Length: |
Slightly smaller than 478 meters[2] |
- "Stewards: These Sentinels accompany other Forerunner machines and assist them with their tasks, using a combination of support systems and offensive weaponry.The largest constructs are classified as strato-sentinels, taking the roles of grand builders and overseeing architects for major Forerunner works. Those used in military applications were often classified as weapon-ships, capable of being fitted with naval-scale ordnance and defensive systems."
- — Jeff Easterling[3]
The Steward is a variant of Strato-Sentinels,[3] Strato-Sentinels are designed to perform terraforming projects, and are capable of mining moons, asteroids, or other planetary bodies.[1][4]
Description
Dark gray in color, Strato-Sentinels are massive and powerful Sentinels that are slightly smaller than the average human frigate,[2] which are about 478 meters in length.[5] The upper section of a Strato-Sentinels is vast and wide, while the lower section is lined with numerous mechanical, tentacle-like "legs" that move in pursuit of objects. Glowing eye-like lights are installed on the front of each Sentinel.[2]
Roles
Strato-Sentinels were used by the Forerunners as escorts to keyships and larger Sentinel variants.[6]
The Forerunners utilized Strato-Sentinels to help in the construction of the Halo rings, such as the newly constructed Installation 08 in 2552.[4]
Gallery
![Concept art of the Strato-Sentinels, handed out at Outpost Discovery as prints for VIPs. [7]](https://halo.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/5/53/HOD_Retriever_Concept.jpg/85px-HOD_Retriever_Concept.jpg)
Concept art of the Strato-Sentinels, handed out at Outpost Discovery as prints for VIPs. [7]
Front view of the 3D turnaround of the Steward Sentinel
Back view
Left angle
Right angle
Right side view
Left side view
Full 360° turnaround
![Concept art of the Strato-Sentinels, handed out at Outpost Discovery as prints for VIPs. [7]](/File:HOD_Retriever_Concept.jpg)
List of appearances
- Halo: Outpost Discovery (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ a b Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 167
- ^ a b c Halo: Hunters in the Dark, Chapter 6
- ^ a b Canon Fodder: Outpost Discoveries "Stewards: These Sentinels accompany other Forerunner machines and assist them with their tasks, using a combination of support systems and offensive weaponry.The largest constructs are classified as strato-sentinels, taking the roles of grand builders and overseeing architects for major Forerunner works. Those used in military applications were often classified as weapon-ships, capable of being fitted with naval-scale ordnance and defensive systems."
- ^ a b The Art of Halo 3, page 32
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia, page 259 (2011)
- ^ Halo Legends, Origins
- ^ HaloCanon on Twitter
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