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{{Status|Canon}}
{{Era|Post}}
{{disambig header|the powered exoskeleton|the Halo 2 multiplayer map|Colossus (map)}}
{{disambig header|the powered exoskeleton|the Halo 2 multiplayer map|Colossus (level)}}
{{Title|HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II [J] Colossus}}
{{Title|Colossus}}
{{Vehicle infobox
{{Vehicle infobox
|name=HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II [J] Colossus
|name=Colossus
|image=[[File:Enc22 Colossus.png|300px]]
|image=[[File:HW2 Blitz Colossus.jpg|300px]]
|manufacturer=*[[Materials Group]]{{Ref/Game|Id=PL|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Colossus}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|manufacturer=*[[Materials Group]]<ref name="PL">'''Halo Wars 2''': [[Phoenix Logs#UNSC Units|Phoenix Logs]] - Colossus</ref>
*[[Hannibal Weapon Systems]]{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*[[Hannibal Weapon Systems]]<ref name="PL"/>
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|height={{Convert|29.5|ft|m|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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|hull=[[Titanium-A armor]]<ref name="PL"/>
|armament=Modular weapons hardpoint system{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|armament=*Long-range heavy [[railgun]]<ref name="PL"/>
*[[Mark 2555 heavy railgun|Mark 2555/20cm heavy railgun]] {{C|optional}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*Autocannon<ref name="PL"/>
*[[M193LP autocannon|M193LP 20mm autocannon]] {{C|optional}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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|service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|role=Armor defense system
|role=Armor defense system
|affiliation=[[UNSC Army]]{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
|affiliation=[[UNSC Army]]<ref name="PL"/>
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}}
{{Quote|If it's on the ground I'll take it out.|A Colossus pilot during the Banished occupation of Installation 00.{{Ref/Game|Id=HW2|HW2|Colossus in-game unit}}}}
{{Quote|If it's on the ground I'll take it out.|A Colossus pilot during the Banished occupation of Installation 00.<ref name="HW2">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref>}}
The '''HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II [J] Armor Defense System''',{{Ref/Site|Id=CF-OD|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/outpost-discoveries|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Outpost Discoveries|D=30|M=06|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Twitter|Id=GrimTwitter|GrimBrotherOne|1174714558654496769|Jeff Easterling|Quote=In the HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL line.|D=15|M=05|Y=2022}} colloquially known as the '''Colossus''', is a [[powered exoskeleton]] used by the [[UNSC Army]], and the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} during the [[Second Ark Conflict]] in [[2559]].{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
The '''Colossus''' is a [[powered exoskeleton]] used by the [[UNSC Army]], and the crew of the {{UNSCship|Spirit of Fire}} during the [[Second Ark Conflict]] in [[2559]].<ref name="PL"/>


==Overview==
==Specifications==
===Design details===
===Design details===
The Colossus is the largest and most powerful combat exoskeleton currently in UNSC service.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=146}} It is designed by [[Materials Group]] and manufactured by [[Hannibal Weapon Systems]] for the UNSC Army. It is relatively slow, but fitted with a devastating arsenal, capable of taking down almost any foe.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}} It is fitted with a [[SVALINN Series 02 Interim Protective Kit]] (IPS), an [[energy shielding]] system that is the result of extensive research from captured alien technology.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
The Colossus is a next—generation exoskeleton combat unit designed by [[Materials Group]] and [[Hannibal Weapon Systems]] for the UNSC Army. It is relatively slow, but fitted with a devastating arsenal, capable of taking down almost any foe.<ref name="PL"/>
 
The Colossus is related to the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II (D) armor system]] in some form.<ref name="scale">[http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/topic/9-canon-fodder-and-random-lore-chat/?do=findComment&comment=231813 '''Halo Archive Forums''' ''- Grimbrother One's not 1/1 response]</ref>


===Armaments===
===Armaments===
The Colossus' primary weapon is a long-range [[Mark 2555 heavy railgun|Mark 2555/20cm heavy railgun]], a massive weapon originally designed for installation on fortified structures. While the rail cannon can only target ground units, the Colossus makes up for this by being equipped with an [[M193LP autocannon|M193LP 20mm autocannon]], which has an all—environment engagement profile.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} However, these armaments are only the most common configuration of Colossus, as the vehicle has an entirely modular weapons hardpoint system.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
The Colossus' primary weapon is a long-range heavy railgun, a massive weapon originally designed for installation on fortified structures. While the rail cannon can only target ground units, its autocannon has an all—environment engagement profile. After upgrades, the Colossus can use Stomp, sending out a shockwave that stuns and damages enemy ground units.<ref name="PL"/>
 
After upgrades, the Colossus can stomp with its legs, sending out a shockwave that stuns and damages enemy ground units.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
 
===Development history===
The Colossus was developed by the Materials Group as part of the joint Armor Defense System (ADS) programs [[Project HRUNTING|HRUNTING]] and [[Project YGGDRASIL|YGGDRASIL]]. The walker was developed as part of the Mark II line of ADS, as a successor to the older [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II (D) Geyrion]].{{Ref/Reuse|CF-OD}}{{Ref/Reuse|GrimTwitter}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CF-FNH|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/folks-need-heroes|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Folks Need Heroes|D=30|M=06|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Site|Id=scale|URL=http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/topic/9-canon-fodder-and-random-lore-chat/?page=311&tab=comments#comment-231813|Site=Halo Archive|Page=Canon Fodder and Random Lore Chat|Quote=Just to clarify, the Colossus isn't an exact 1:1 with the Adrift mech in H4, but is related enough to be an awesome homage.|Quotee=Jeff Easterling|D=30|M=04|Y=2018}}


==Operational history==
==Operational history==
{{Quote|I have a wonderful lack of guilt.|A Colossus pilot after killing Banished forces on Installation 00.{{Ref/Reuse|HW2}}}}
{{Quote|I have a wonderful lack of guilt.|A Colossus pilot after killing Banished forces on Installation 00.<ref name="HW2"/>}}
[[Isabel]] retains the Colossus' manufacturing templates from her supply-chain training on Earth, though manufacturing these massive combat machines represented a considerable burden on the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}'s supplies. By [[2559|May 2559]], at least one Colossus was used by [[Sunray 1-1]] during [[Operation: SPEARBREAKER]] in their efforts to halt [[Colony]]'s plan. The Colossus was used to disable the [[charging column]]s being used by [[Colony]] to power up a {{Class|Despair|fighter}} for launch.{{Ref/Level|HW2|Not on My Watch}}
[[Isabel]] retains its manufacturing templates from her supply-chain training on Earth, though manufacturing these massive combat machines represented a considerable burden on the Spirit of Fire's supplies. By [[2559|May 2559]], at least one Colossus was used by [[Sunray 1-1]] during [[Operation: SPEARBREAKER]] in their efforts to halt [[Colony]]'s plan.


==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances==
===Non-canon history===
===''Halo Wars 2'' Sgt. Johnson expansion===
Sergeant [[Avery Johnson|Johnson]] claims to have acquired the materials for his Colossus units via the classic Marine Corps logistical expediency of 'borrowing' equipment that isn't nailed down [or couldn't be pried free], but his actual source for these machines is a mystery wrapped in an enigma, protected by shield generators and several tons of Titanium—A armor plating.<ref name="PL"/>
Sergeant [[Avery Johnson|Johnson]] claims to have acquired the materials for his Colossus units via the classic Marine Corps logistical expediency of 'borrowing' equipment that isn't nailed down [or couldn't be pried free], but his actual source for these machines is a mystery wrapped in an enigma, protected by shield generators and several tons of Titanium—A armor plating.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
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*'''Info:''' Heavy Mech, Powerful long range heavy unit, Autocannons attack all targets, Heavy Railgun attacks ground targets form huge distances
*'''Info:''' Heavy Mech, Powerful long range heavy unit, Autocannons attack all targets, Heavy Railgun attacks ground targets form huge distances
*'''Tier:''' 3
*'''Tier:''' 3
*'''Cost''': {{HW2Pop|9}}, {{HW2Supplies|750}}, {{HW2Power|120}}
*'''Cost''': Population 9, Supplies 750, Power 120
'''Colossus Upgrade: Stomp'''
'''Colossus Upgrade: Stomp'''
*'''Info:''' New ability, Unlocks Stomp Ability, Sends out a shockwave that stuns and damages enemy ground units.
*'''Info:''' New ability, Unlocks Stomp Ability, Sends out a shockwave that stuns and damages enemy ground units.
*'''Tier:''' 3
*'''Tier:''' 3
*'''Cost''': {{HW2Supplies|0}}, {{HW2Power|900}}
*'''Cost''': Supplies 0, Power 900
'''Colossus drop''' (Only available in the ''[[Halo Wars 2: Operation: SPEARBREAKER|Operation: SPEARBREAKER]]'' campaign)
'''Colossus drop''' (Only avaiable in Operation: SPEARBREAKER)
*'''Info:''' Heavy Mech, Powerful long range heavy unit, Autocannons attack all targets, Heavy Railgun attacks ground targets form huge distances, can stomp the ground nearby to devastating effect. Only one unit deployed at a time.
*'''Info:''' Heavy Mech, Powerful long range heavy unit, Autocannons attack all targets, Heavy Railgun attacks ground targets form huge distances, can stomp the ground nearby to devastating effect.
*'''Tier:''' 0
*'''Tier:''' 0
*'''Cost''': {{HW2Pop|0}}, {{HW2Supplies|800}}, {{HW2Power|200}}
*'''Cost''': Population 0, Supplies 800, Power 200
In ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', Colossi can be built at the [[UNSC Garage]] by [[Avery Johnson]] in place of [[M808S Scorpion]]s. Un-upgraded Colossi are effective against vehicles, okay against infantry and structures, and do poorly against aircraft. Once upgraded with the Stomp ability, the Colossus will perform well against infantry. In [[Blitz]], they cost 140 energy. On Operation: SPEARBREAKER, a Colossus can be requested within personnel drop zones free of population cost, but it can only be deployed one at the time, while the deployment time takes at least 5 seconds upon request, faster than standard Colossus. It is also already upgraded with stomp, to shut down the recharging network on the [[Despair-class fighter|Forerunner ship]].
In ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', Colossi can be built at the [[UNSC Garage]] by [[Avery Johnson]] in place of [[M808S Scorpion]]s. Un-upgraded Colossi are effective against vehicles, okay against infantry and structures, and do poorly against aircraft. Once upgraded with the Stomp ability, the Colossus will perform well against infantry. In [[Blitz]], they cost 140 energy. On Operation: SPEARBREAKER, Colossus can be requested with personal drop zone and free of population cost but it can only be deployed one at the time. It is also already upgraded with stomp to shut down recharging network on [[Despair-class fighter|forerunner ship]].
 
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Colossuses}}
====Phoenix log====
{| class="wikitable": style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none; width: 45%"
|+ '''[[Phoenix Logs|Phoenix Log]] - Colossus'''
|-
|{{:Phoenix Logs/UNSC Units/Colossus}}
|}
 
==Trivia==
*Whenever a player trains a Colossus in [[Fort Jordan]], there's a chance the unit will be missing its proper textures.
**Unlike the other DLC units, the Colossus doesn't appear pure black.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Mark II (J) Colossus}}
===Developmental images===
<gallery>
File:HW2-QuadColossus Concept.png|Early concept art of the Colossus as a quadruped for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2-PlatformColossus Concept.png|Concept art of the Colossus as an infantry platform.
File:HW2 - colossus art.jpg|More finalized concept art of the Colossus.
File:HW2TwoColossus.jpg|Concept art of two Colossi battling [[Banished]] forces.
File:HW2 Colossus Unused Camo.jpg|The Colossus with an unused camo skin (left) compared to the Colossus with no camo skin (right).
File:HW2 ColossusCutout.png|A cutout of the Colossus.
</gallery>
===Illustrations===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HW2 Blitz Colossus.jpg|Artwork of a Colossus from above.
File:HW2 - colossus art.jpg|Concept art of the Colossus.
File:HW2 ColossiBattle.jpg|Artwork of two Colossi in combat with Banished forces.
File:HW2 Blitz Mech Overcharge.jpg|Colossus compared to the Mark I [J] and the Cyclops.
File:HW2 Blitz Mech Overcharge.jpg|Artwork of a Colossus alongside a [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I (J) Green Machine]] and [[HRUNTING Mark III (B) Cyclops]].
File:HW2 Colossus.png|Ingame model of the Colossus in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2 Not on My Watch.jpg|Artwork of a Colossus being used by Sunray 1-1 during Operation: SPEARBREAKER.
File:HW2-Johnsonmechs.png|Comparison between the Colossus, [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis|Mantis]], [[HRUNTING Mark III Cyclops|Cyclops]], and [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I (J) ADS]].
</gallery>
File:Spearbreak.png|A Colossus being used by Sunray 1-1 during Operation: SPEARBREAKER.
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
File:HW2 Colossus.png|In-game model of the Colossus in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2-Johnsonmechs.png|Comparison between the Colossus, [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis|Mantis]], [[HRUNTING Mark III (B) Cyclops|Cyclops]], and [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I (J) Green Machine]].
HW2 Colossus Glitched Textures.png|A Colossus missing its textures.
File:HW2 Lockdown vs Colossus.png|The Colossus fighting a [[Lockdown Scorpion]].
File:HW2 UNSC Blitz Mechs.png|Comparison with the other UNSC mechs.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' {{Mo}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
<references/>
 
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