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{{Wikipedia|Forward operating base}} | {{Wikipedia|Forward operating base}} | ||
[[File:HINF FOB | [[File:HINF FOB Golf.png|250px|thumb|Forward Operating Base Golf on [[Zeta Halo]].]] | ||
A '''Forward Operating Base''' or '''FOB''' is a general term used to describe any secured military position established for the purposes of supporting strategic and/or tactical goals on a battlefield. | A '''Forward Operating Base''' or '''FOB''' is a general term used to describe any secured military position established for the purposes of supporting strategic and/or tactical goals on a battlefield. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Forward Operating Bases have been utilized by [[human]] military forces for centuries. The [[Covenant]] also utilized FOBs during the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Novel| | Forward Operating Bases have been utilized by [[human]] military forces for centuries. The [[Covenant]] also utilized FOBs during the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Silent Storm|Quote=Do you remember what I showed you on the ''[[Kelguid]]''? The importance of establishing a forward operating base, so we can press our attack with speed?|Quotee=[[Nizat 'Kvarosee]]}} | ||
During the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]], the surviving [[UNSC]] personnel from the ''[[UNSC Infinity]]'' set up at least twelve Forward Operating Bases on the fragmented section of [[Zeta Halo]]. However, by [[2560#March|March 3rd]], [[2560]], all twelve FOBs had fallen into [[Banished]] hands.{{Ref/Game|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)|Spartan Audio log|Detail=[[Audio log (Halo Infinite)/Spartan/Scattered/01|Scattered #1 - Rubicon Protocol]]}} They would remain that way until [[2560#May|May 28]], [[2560]], when [[John-117]] arrived on the Ring and began retaking the FOBs, starting with [[FOB Golf]].{{Ref/Level|Id=Recovery|Hi|Recovery}} | |||
During the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]], the surviving [[UNSC]] personnel from the ''[[UNSC Infinity]]'' set up at least twelve Forward Operating Bases on the fragmented section of [[Zeta Halo]]. | |||
==In-game information== | ==In-game information== | ||
===Captured FOBs=== | ===Captured FOBs=== | ||
In | In ''Halo Infinite'' campaign, there are a total of twelve FOBs that can be recaptured from the Banished. Once recaptured, they can be used to summon weapons, vehicles, and marine reinforcements. They can also be used for fast travel. Recapturing a FOB will also reveal additional targets in the surrounding area.{{Ref/Reuse|Recovery}} | ||
Capturing a FOB earns the player the ''[[Reclaimer (Halo Infinite achievement)|Reclaimer]]'' achievement, while capturing all twelve FOBs earns the player the ''[[Resurgency]]'' achievement. | Capturing a FOB earns the player the ''[[Reclaimer (Halo Infinite achievement)|Reclaimer]]'' achievement, while capturing all twelve FOBs earns the player the ''[[Resurgency]]'' achievement. | ||
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===FOB unlocks=== | ===FOB unlocks=== | ||
The following | The following weapons, vehicles, and UNSC marine specialists become available at all FOBs as the player gathers [[Valor]] during the campaign. | ||
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 100%;" | {| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 100%;" | ||
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! scope="col" style="width: 10%" |Valor requirement | ! scope="col" style="width: 10%" |Valor requirement | ||
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|350 | |350 | ||
|Weapon | |Weapon | ||
|[[ | |[[MK50 Sidekick]] | ||
|Semi-automatic firearm effective at close to medium range. | |Semi-automatic firearm effective at close to medium range. | ||
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|Vehicle | |Vehicle | ||
|[[M15 Razorback|Razorback]] | |[[M15 Razorback|Razorback]] | ||
|An armored troop transport variant of the | |An armored troop transport variant of the M12B Warthog, fit with lightweight composite plating for enhanced protection from enemy fire. | ||
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|650 | |650 | ||
|Marine Reinforcement | |Marine Reinforcement | ||
|Breacher | |Breacher | ||
|One Marine equipped with a CQS48 Bulldog will spawn at controlled FOBs and can reinforce you in empty vehicle seats. | |One Marine equipped with a CQS48 Bulldog will spawn at controlled FOBs and can reinforce you in empty vehicle seats. | ||
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|1,100 | |1,100 | ||
|Weapon | |Weapon | ||
|[[ | |[[BR75]] | ||
|Three-round burst rifle, best utilized in mid-range engagements. | |Three-round burst rifle, best utilized in mid-range engagements. | ||
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|Marine Reinforcement | |Marine Reinforcement | ||
|Sniper | |Sniper | ||
|One Marine equipped with | |One Marine equipped with a S7 Sniper Rifle will spawn at controlled FOBs and can reinforce you in empty vehicle seats. | ||
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|Marine Reinforcement | |Marine Reinforcement | ||
|Demolition | |Demolition | ||
|One Marine equipped with | |One Marine equipped with a M41 SPNKr will spawn at controlled FOBs and can reinforce you in empty vehicle seats. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|2,000 | |2,000 | ||
|Vehicle | |Vehicle | ||
|[[ | |[[Scorpion]] | ||
|The UNSC's main battle tank is equipped with a high velocity | |The UNSC's main battle tank is equipped with a high velocity 90mm cannon for armored targets, and a medium machine gun for infantry. | ||
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|2,200 | |2,200 | ||
|Weapon | |Weapon | ||
| | |Striker Sidekick | ||
|Precision Mk50 Sidekick modified for improved stopping power. | |Precision Mk50 Sidekick modified for improved stopping power. | ||
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|2,300 | |2,300 | ||
|Weapon | |Weapon | ||
| | |MA40 Longshot | ||
|Precision MA40 Assault Rifle with improved long-range performance. | |Precision MA40 Assault Rifle with improved long-range performance. | ||
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|2,400 | |2,400 | ||
|Weapon Variant | |Weapon Variant | ||
| | |Convergence Bulldog | ||
|CQS48 Bulldog with an increased ammo capacity and fit with a choke to tighten projectile spread and increase effective range. | |CQS48 Bulldog with an increased ammo capacity and fit with a choke to tighten projectile spread and increase effective range. | ||
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|Vehicle | |Vehicle | ||
|[[AV-49 Wasp|Wasp]] | |[[AV-49 Wasp|Wasp]] | ||
|The AV-49 Wasp is a close air support VTOL craft, armed with | |The AV-49 Wasp is a close air support VTOL craft, armed with heavy machine guns and twin rocket launchers. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|2,700 | |2,700 | ||
|Weapon Variant | |Weapon Variant | ||
| | |Impact Commando | ||
|A modified VK78 with a large-capacity magazine and high-powered ammunition that reduces accuracy but increases range. | |A modified VK78 with a large-capacity magazine and high-powered ammunition that reduces accuracy but increases range. | ||
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|2,800 | |2,800 | ||
|Weapon | |Weapon | ||
| | |BR75 Breacher | ||
|BR75 with improved stopping power tuned for close-range encounters. | |BR75 with improved stopping power tuned for close-range encounters. | ||
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|2,900 | |2,900 | ||
|Weapon | |Weapon | ||
| | |S7 Flexfire Sniper | ||
|An experimental, high-capacity variant of the S7 Sniper, tuned for mid-range combat. | |An experimental, high-capacity variant of the S7 Sniper, tuned for mid-range combat. | ||
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|3,000 | |3,000 | ||
|Weapon | |Weapon | ||
| | |Pursuit Hydra | ||
|Hydra upgraded with faster target lock and improved rocket velocity, making it more effective at long range. | |Hydra upgraded with faster target lock and improved rocket velocity, making it more effective at long range. | ||
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|Vehicle | |Vehicle | ||
|[[M12R Rocket Warthog|Rocket Hog]] | |[[M12R Rocket Warthog|Rocket Hog]] | ||
|Fit with a | |Fit with a M79 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), the M12R 'Rocket Hog' is best utilized in a fire support role. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
The naming scheme of the FOBs in ''Halo Infinite'' is based on the [[Wikipedia:NATO phonetic alphabet|NATO phonetic alphabet]]. However, there is no FOB India or FOB Mike. | The naming scheme of the FOBs in ''Halo Infinite'' is based on the [[Wikipedia:NATO phonetic alphabet|NATO phonetic alphabet]]. However, there is no FOB India or FOB Mike. | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'' {{Fm}} | *''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'' {{Fm}} | ||
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
