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| {{Disambig header|the thruster packs used by the Covenant|other uses of the term|Thruster pack (disambiguation)}} | | {{Center|This article is about the Covenant's thruster pack. For other thruster packs, see [[Jetpack]].}} |
| [[File:HR SixFightsRanger.jpg|thumb|300px|A Sangheili Ranger activating his thruster pack while fighting [[SPARTAN-B312]] in the [[New Alexandria Hospital]], during the [[Siege of New Alexandria]].]] | | [[File:HR CovenantThrusterPack 1.png|thumb|An active (left) and inactive (right) thruster pack.]] |
| '''Thruster packs''' are a piece of equipment utilised by the ground forces of the [[Covenant]] and its [[Covenant remnants|remnants]]. They are an equivalent to the various forms of [[jetpack]] utilised by the [[United Nations Space Command]], serving as small, back-mounted equipment that enable the operator to rapidly traverse a given environment.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=285}} | | The '''thruster pack''' is a propulsion unit used by [[Sangheili]] [[Sangheili Ranger|Rangers]] to maneuver in zero- to low-gravity environments.<ref name="reach">'''Halo: Reach'''</ref><ref name="h4guide">'''Halo 4''': ''Interactive Guide''</ref> Unlike the [[antigravity pack]], the thruster pack appears to use chemical-based thrusters for propulsion similar to the human's [[Series 8 jetpack]]. |
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| A broadly similar class of maneuvering equipment also used by the Covenant is the [[jump pack]] - a more specialised form of equipment utilised by the [[Jiralhanae]]. Likewise, the [[Prelate]]s of the [[San'Shyuum]] make use of [[anti-gravity belt]]s in their [[fighting skin]]s for similar purposes.
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| ==Overview==
| | File:HR_CovenantThrusterPack_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art for the Covenant thruster pack. |
| The Covenant's range of thruster packs are all broadly used in a similar capacity. They consist of a backpack fitted onto a given operator (usually a [[Sangheili]], [[Kig-Yar]] and [[Unggoy]] usage is also known) designed to allow for limited flight and tactical movement across terrain. They can utilise a variety of operating mechanisms including [[anti-gravity technology]] for limited flight or cruder jump-jets that are more suited for rapid battlefield movement.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
| | File:HR_CovenantThrusterPack_Concept_2.jpg|Concept art for the Covenant thruster pack. |
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| Thruster pack usage is usually the domain of the Covenant's [[ranger]]s,{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=354}} alongside other forms of shock troops and specialised [[extra-vehicular activity]] (EVA) strike squads.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} They are predominantly employed during [[Naval boarding|boarding actions]] on enemy spacecraft and [[space station]]s, alongside navigating densely-packed [[City|cities]] with unparalleled vertical traversal ability. During the [[Human-Covenant War]], this usage was particularly dominant, due to the comparatively primitive and dense nature of these environments when compared to their Covenant counterparts.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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| If used by a well-trained warrior, thruster packs may allow them to tip the scales in their favour and defeat enemy forces several times their number.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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| ==Variants==
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| Multiple distinct designs of thruster pack have been observed in Covenant service.
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| ===''Ebgione''-pattern harness variant=== | |
| This design of thruster pack is fitted to the upper back of the {{Pattern|Ebgione|exo harness}}, and saw particular use with the ranger forces of the [[Fleet of Sacred Consecration]], with another specially used by [[Sesa 'Refumee]] during his [[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction|short-lived rebellion]] against the Covenant.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22Harness|Enc22|Page=201}}
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| File:H2-AntigravityPack-Detail-Back.png|A thruster pack viewed from behind. | |
| File:H2A - Sesa model.jpg|Turnaround views of Sesa 'Refumee, and the thruster pack fitted to his armour.
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| File:H2_EliteRanger_Cairo.jpg|A [[Sangheili Ranger]] with the ''[[Halo 2]]''-era pack. | |
| File:H2-AntigravityPack-Detail-Side.png|Side view of a Covenant antigravity pack.
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| File:Sangheili-Ranger H2A.png|A Sangheili Ranger with the ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' depiction of the pack.
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| ===''Tlaipoz''-pattern harness variant===
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| This design of thruster pack is most commonly seen fitted to the back of rangers making use of the {{Pattern|Tlaipoz|exo harness}},{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22Harness}} though this use is not exclusive - and it is compatible with a wide variety of alternate harness designs.{{Ref/Game|HR|The Jetpack [[armor ability]] can be used by Elite players using any [[Armor customization (Halo: Reach)|armor type]]}}
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| File:HR CovenantThrusterPack 1.png|An active (left) and inactive (right) thruster pack.
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| File:HR CovenantThrusterPack 2.png|A thruster pack in ''Halo: Reach''. | | File:HR CovenantThrusterPack 2.png|A thruster pack in ''Halo: Reach''. |
| File:HR CovenantThrusterPack Symbols.png|Thruster pack patterns in ''Halo Reach''. | | File:HR CovenantThrusterPack Symbols.png|Thruster pack patterns in ''Halo Reach''. |
| File:Reach 1641531 Medium.jpg|A Ranger activating his thruster pack during the [[Battle of Asźod]].
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| ===''Kdeo''-pattern harness variant===
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| This design of thruster pack is most commonly seen fitted to the back of {{Pattern|Kdeo|exo harness}}-clad rangers serving in [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]], among other factions.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22Harness}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Guide|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/26667cee-03c2-45fb-9637-08c9028ac1b4/elite-ranger-|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Enemies: Elite Ranger|D=01|M=05|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Enemies}}
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| File:H5G-SangheiliRangerthruster.png|The ''Kdeo'' harness' thruster jet activating.
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| File:H4 Sangheili Ranger HD render.jpg|A high-poly sculpt for the ''Kdeo'' harness, showcasing the form of the thruster pack more clearly.
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| ==Gallery==
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| File:HR CovenantThrusterPack Concept 1.jpg|Concept art for the Covenant thruster pack in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
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| File:HR CovenantThrusterPack Concept 2.jpg|Concept art for the Covenant thruster pack in ''Halo: Reach''.
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| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
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| ==List of appearances== | | ==List of appearances== |
| *''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}} | | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}} |
| *''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' | | *''[[Halo 4]]'' |
| *''[[Halo 2]]'' | | *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' |
| *''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
| | *''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'' |
| *''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
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| **''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'' | |
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| ==Sources== | | ==Sources== |
| {{Ref/Sources}} | | {{Ref/Sources}} |
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| [[Category:Jetpacks]] | | [[Category:Jetpacks]] |
| [[Category:Armor abilities]] | | [[Category:Armor abilities]] |
| [[Category:Covenant technology]] | | [[Category:Covenant technology]] |
| [[Category:Gravity technology]]
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