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The '''F-99 | The '''F-99 Wombat''', colloquially known as the "'''drone fighter'''", is an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) used by the [[United Nations Space Command]].<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 72''</ref> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Usage=== | ===Usage=== | ||
During the [[Battle of Mombasa]] in [[2552#October|October 2552]], numerous F-99 UCAVs were deployed in reconnaissance elements numbering two to three aircraft to the city of [[New Mombasa]], presumably from [[aircraft carrier]]s a few kilometers off the coast.<ref>'''Halo 3''', multiplayer map ''[[Longshore]]''</ref> They provided air support for embattled [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] across the city, particularly the [[Uplift Nature Reserve]]. The collective optical feeds provided by drones could also be accessed by ground forces through the [[UNSC battle network]].<ref>'''Halo 3: ODST''', campaign level ''[[Tayari Plaza]]''</ref> One of these drones crashed into a statue in front of the Reserve and its ejected optics package was later found by [[Rookie|a lone ODST]].<ref>'''Halo 3: ODST''', campaign level ''[[Mombasa Streets]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo 3: ODST''', campaign level ''[[Uplift Reserve]]''</ref> The [[Surakan Militia Volunteers]] had an unknown number of Wombats. In [[2558]], during the [[Carrow Conflict]], the SMV used an F-99 to spy on the [[Jiralhanae]] position, it managed to transmit several images before being shot down.<ref>'''[[Halo: Envoy]]''', ''Chapter 11 page 155''</ref> | |||
During the [[Battle of Mombasa]] in [[2552#October|October 2552]], numerous F-99 UCAVs were deployed in reconnaissance elements numbering two to three aircraft to the city of [[New Mombasa]], | |||
The [[ | The [[AKIS]] helmet was developed to employ a wide array of targeting features to maximise range-finding capabilities for airborne craft such as the Wombat or [[S-14 Baselard]].{{Ref/Site|Id=CFPenUmbra|https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/pen-umbra|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Pen Umbra|D=25|M=4|Y=2021}} | ||
==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
The F-99 Wombat was originally going to be featured in ''[[Halo 3]]''. | The F-99 Wombat was originally going to be featured in ''[[Halo 3]]''.<ref>'''[[The Art of Halo 3]]''', ''page 39''</ref> Though they were omitted from the final game, they were redesigned and featured in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''. Drones of a different model, which are based directly on the concept art, appear in the background of the multiplayer map [[Longshore]]. However, given the depiction of the craft in Longshore as distant background details, it is possible that these are simply meant to be low-detail renderings of the F-99. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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Unlike the majority of UNSC air vehicles (which bear the names of birds or other flying animals), the Wombat bears the name of an [[Wikipedia:Wombat|arboreal marsupial]] native to Australia. | Unlike the majority of UNSC air vehicles (which bear the names of birds or other flying animals), the Wombat bears the name of an [[Wikipedia:Wombat|arboreal marsupial]] native to Australia. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H3_Wombat_Concept.png|Concept art of the Wombat ''[[The Art of Halo 3]]''. | File:H3_Wombat_Concept.png|Concept art of the Wombat ''[[The Art of Halo 3]]''. | ||
File:Longshore_F-99s.jpg|Drones of a different type on the carrier off the coast of Longshore. These drones are based on ''Halo 3'' concept art rather than the version seen in ''Halo 3: ODST''. | |||
File:H3ODST_WombatFlight_Concept.jpg|Scenery concept of the F99. | File:H3ODST_WombatFlight_Concept.jpg|Scenery concept of the F99. | ||
File: | File:H3ODST_Wombat_Variant1_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the drone. | ||
File:H3ODST Wombat Variant2 Concept 1.jpg|Concept art of a different look to the drone. | |||
File:H3ODST Wombat Variant2 Concept 2.jpg|Concept art of the underside of the drone. | |||
File:H3ODST Wombat Variant2 Concept 3.jpg|Concept art of the front view of the drone. | |||
File:H3ODST Wombat Variant2 Concept 4.jpg|Concept art of the top view of the drone. | |||
File:H3ODST_Wombat_Weapons_Concept.jpg|Concept art of a weapon on the drone. | File:H3ODST_Wombat_Weapons_Concept.jpg|Concept art of a weapon on the drone. | ||
File:H3ODST_Wombat_Optics_Concept.png|Concept art of the drone's optics package. | File:H3ODST_Wombat_Optics_Concept.png|Concept art of the drone's optics package. | ||
File:H3ODST AlphaSite Perimeter Concept.jpg|A concept illustration of [[ONI Alpha Site]], depicting Wombats in flight. | File:H3ODST AlphaSite Perimeter Concept.jpg|A concept illustration of [[ONI Alpha Site]], depicting Wombats in flight. | ||
File:H3ODST-F99UCAV-Overview.png|An overview of the drone fighter. | File:H3ODST-F99UCAV-Overview.png|An overview of the drone fighter. | ||
File:F-99_Perspective.jpg|A close-up of a Wombat in flight over the Uplift Reserve. | File:F-99_Perspective.jpg|A close-up of a Wombat in flight over the Uplift Reserve. | ||
File:F-99_CAP.jpg|Three F-99 UCAVs flying in formation over New Mombasa. | File:F-99_CAP.jpg|Three F-99 UCAVs flying in formation over New Mombasa. | ||
File:F-99 Wombat.jpg|An underside view of the drone. | File:F-99 Wombat.jpg|An underside view of the drone. | ||
File:LC 002 Doc Recon.png|Several images taken by an F-99. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo 3 | *''[[Halo 3]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | *''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{Im}} | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{Im}} | ||
