Editing Gasgira

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{{Quote|I do not understand the infatuation with these skittering thrustbugs, brother. The Skimmers present more nuisance than aid to [[Banished|our]] efforts. I am convinced they - much like [[Harbinger|their leader]] - have their own agenda.|Grenadier [[Dalkura]] to Loft-Captain [[Gethmald]]{{Ref/Game|HINF|Id=Gasgira|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Outpost Intel 05|Banished Audio logs|Detail=Outpost Intel #05 - RE: Damnable Eyes (log description)|Quote=RE: THE GASGIRA}}}}
'''Gasgira''', also nicknamed '''Skimmers''',{{Ref/Reuse|Gasgira}} are a species commanded by the [[Harbinger]] during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].{{Ref/Level|Id=Con|HI|[[Conservatory]]}}

==Overview==
===Anatomy and physiology===
The Gasgira are diminutive, swift creatures that share a number of physiological traits with the [[Xalanyn]], though the lack of information regarding their differences makes it difficult to confirm.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22436|Enc22|Page=436}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/the-new-halo-encyclopedia-is-out-today|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=The New Halo Encyclopedia is Out Today|D=11|M=03|Y=2023}} They have six limbs, with two arms and four legs. Their hands are tridactyl (three-fingered), and all four of their feet bear one large toe at the front and a smaller toe at the ankle. Much like the Xalanyn, their feet bend backward in a hyperextended position that enables perpetual levitation rather than terrestrial locomotion, so they make use of thrusters made up of unknown, exotic material. They wear armor on their torso, head and thrusters, red for standard variants, white for ultra variants, or maroon for alpha variants, depending on rank.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22437|Enc22|Page=437}} Though most of their features are concealed by their armor, the undersides of their helmets reveal a superficially Xalanyn-like oral anatomy, and the exposed skin of their hands, feet and neck exhibit a bluish tone similar to the Harbinger.

===History===
Following the forced release of the [[Harbinger]] from her [[Cylix]] by the [[Banished]] using a prisoner of war: a [[UNSC]] combat medic named [[Lucas Browning]], the Gasgira were initially hostile to both Banished and UNSC alike.{{Ref/Novel|Id=TRPp285|TRP|Chapter=32}} [[War Chief]] [[Escharum]] ordered all personnel within the Banished to integrate the Gasgira into their ranks to bolster the Banished alliance with the Harbinger. Some personnel including Commander [[Dalkura]] view the Gasgira with vitriol, even nicknaming them "thrustbugs".{{Ref/Reuse|Gasgira}}

During the conflict, Spartan [[Hudson Griffin|Griffin]] encounters a group of Gasgira patrolling [[Installation 07]] led by a [[Skimmer Alpha]]. His dossier on them would be then relayed to [[John-117]] and [[the Weapon]]. The duo would then encounter the Gasgira for the first time when they witness the creatures under the command of the Harbinger harass and eventually capture [[117649 Despondent Pyre]] so that the Harbinger can kill her and extract the Monitor's [[encephalon]].{{Ref/Reuse|Con}} The Gasgira would continue to be under the command of the Harbinger until her demise at the hands of John-117 at the [[Silent Auditorium (location)|Silent Auditorium]].{{Ref/Level|HI|Silent Auditorium}} The fate of the Banished alliance with the Gasgira after the Harbinger's demise remains unknown.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22437}}

==Gameplay==
===''Halo Infinite''===
The Gasgira make use of weapons from any faction, carrying them from the hip as the weapon hangs below them. The standard variant of the Gasgira primarily carries [[Sicatt Workshop shock rifle|Sicatt Workshop Shock Rifle]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Con}} or [[M41 SPNKR|M41SPNKR]]s while the ultra variant carries [[VK78 Commando]]s. All ranks of Gasgira throw [[Dynamo grenade|Sicatt Workshop Dynamo Grenade]]s. They have weak spots on their head and thrusters/wings. If killed by shooting their wings, they explode in a burst of [[Hard light]].

==Gallery==
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===Concept art===
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File:HINF Concept SkimmerAnatomy.jpg|Early concept art exploration of Gasgira anatomy for ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF Concept SkimmrAnatomy4.jpg|More early anatomy concepts.
File:HINF Concept SkimmerAnatomy3.jpg|More early anatomy concepts.
File:HINF Concept SkimmerAnatomy1.jpg|More early anatomy concepts.
File:HINF Concept SkimmerAnatomy2.jpg|More early anatomy concepts.
File:HINF Concept SkimmerAnatomy5.jpg|More early anatomy concepts.
File:HINF Concept SkimmerHead1.jpg|Early concept art exploration of Gasgira head designs.
File:HINF Concept SkimmerHead2.jpg|More early head concepts.
File:HINF SkimmerExplorationConcept.jpg|Early concept art of the Gasgira and their propulsion systems for ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF Concept Skimmers.jpg|More early concept exploration.
File:HINF Concept Skimmers2.jpg|More early concept exploration.
File:HINF Concept SkimmerExploration1.jpg|More early concept exploration.
File:HINF Concept SkimmerExploration2.jpg|More early concept exploration.
File:HINF-Skimmerconcept.jpg|Nearly finalized concept art of the Gasgira in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF-Skimmerconcept1.jpg|More nearly finalized concept art.
File:HINF-Skimmerconcept2.jpg|More nearly finalized concept art.
File:HINF-FlyingOctopusMonkey.jpg|More nearly finalized concept art.
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===Screenshots===
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File:HINF Skimmer Mischief.png|Gasgira attempting to take down [[117649 Despondent Pyre]].
File:HINF SkimmerAlphaPatrol.png|A group of Gasgira on Installation 07.
File:HINF Skimmer front view.png|Front view of a Gasgira.
File:HINF Skimmer Side view.png|Side view of a Gasgira.
File:HINF Skimmer&M41 1.png|A Gasgira carrying an M41 SPNKr.
File:HINF SkimmerUltra 1.png|A Skimmer Ultra.
File:HINF SkimmerUltra 2.png|Rear view of a Skimmer Ultra.
File:HINF Skimmer Melee Attack.png|A Skimmer makes a melee attack with its [[VK78 Commando]].
File:HINF Skimmer Dynamo Grenade.png|A Skimmer throws a [[dynamo grenade]].
File:HINF Skimmer Portrait.png|Close-up view of a Skimmer.
File:HINF SkimmersHijackGhost.png|Skimmers [[Boarding (gameplay mechanic)|boarding]] a Ghost.
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==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''

==Sources==
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