Editing Halo: Combat Evolved cut content

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During the development of  ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' there was numerous cut and unused content from the title. Below is all available information on that content.

==Vehicles==
Many vehicles were cut during the production of ''Combat Evolved''. See [[Cut Halo: Combat Evolved vehicles|here]] for a full list.

==Weapons==
===Gravity rifle===
The '''gravity rifle''' is an unused weapon. The model is still in the game's code, though it does not feature a proper texture, first- person model, or projectile. It is possible to use the gravity rifle in ''[[Halo: Custom Edition]]'' on certain maps using the devmode command '''cheat_all_weapons'''. There is no animation for it being fired, but it will create a bright flash when shot. The weapon produces flames on its target. Despite having no reticule or scope, the weapon is extremely accurate. Also, it has unlimited ammunition, due to it not having a coded magazine.
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File:REALGravity rifle.JPG|Gravity rifle on the ground.
File:GravityRifle.jpg|Developer Mode Screenshot from [[Halo: Combat Evolved (PC port)|''Halo'' PC]] on [[Battle Creek]].
File:Gravity Rifle.JPG|Another image of the gravity rifle.
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===Gravity wrench===
The '''gravity wrench''' was a deleted [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] weapon intended for an early version of 'the game. It may have also inspired the [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|plasma pistol]], as the weapon must first be charged, and then will fire a strong ball of energy. In addition to that, it appears to act like an early version of the [[M7057/Defoliant Projector|flamethrower]], or other [[support weapon]]s.
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File:Gravity Wrench.png|Gravity Wrench being held.
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===Pattern-2 Composite Sword===
The '''Pattern-2 Composite Sword''',<ref>[https://twitter.com/game_fabricator/status/700529126734573569 '''Twitter''': ''Marcus Lehto @game_fabricator''] ("''Here's an old one. Early Halo build. Did you know that the hilt on the back was originally a retractable sword?''")</ref> more commonly known as the '''machete''', was a [[melee]] [[weapon]] that was originally planned to be included in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. It was deleted before the final game was released; the final product has no melee-specific weaponry, the player can perform a 'pistol whip' or 'buttstroke' attack with any weapon.

The machete shown on the [[Normal]], [[Heroic]], and [[Legendary]] difficulty icons for the ''Halo'' games appears to have been modeled after the Pattern-2 Composite Sword.
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File:Machete2.jpg|The machete being wielded by the Master Chief in a [[Pre-Xbox Halo|pre-Xbox build]] of ''Halo''.
File:EarlyHalo.png|Pattern-2 Composite Sword.
File:HCE John117 Early Concept.jpg|Early concept art of John-117, featuring the Pre-Xbox Halo machete.
File:TLJ Heroic Difficulty (Reach).png|The crossed machetes on the Heroic difficulty icon for ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
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==Ambient life==
===Blind wolf===
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The "blind wolf" was a creature designed by ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' art director [[Marcus Lehto]] to be included in that game.{{Ref/Reuse|H2LCE}}<ref name="Twitter2">[[Paul Russel]] on Twitter [https://twitter.com/Dr_Abominable/status/464351948297089024]</ref> According to that early design, a blind wolf would have a symbiotic relationship with some kind of [[Wikipedia:Insect|insectoid]] creature.{{Ref/Reuse|Twitter}} This "bug" would plant its stinger at the base of the wolf's [[Wikipedia:Cranium|cranium]] and in this way allow it to see through the eyes of the bug.<ref name="Twitter5">[[Marcus Lehto]] on Twitter [https://twitter.com/game_fabricator/status/1150951715228700673]</ref> Then, when the blind wolf caught and killed its prey, the bug would be permitted to share in eating the carcass of whatever had been killed.<ref name="Twitter">[[Paul Russel]] on Twitter [https://twitter.com/Dr_Abominable/status/464531323785576449]</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|Twitter5}} Not only would blind wolves exist in groups in some environments of the game, but they were planned to be able to be ridden by [[John-117|the player's character]].{{Ref/Reuse|H2LCE}} Ultimately, they had to be cut from the game because of problems with [[Wikipedia:Artificial intelligence in video games|artificial intelligence]].<ref name="H2LCE">''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Limited Collector's Edition Disc (Halo 2)|Limited Collector's Edition]]''</ref>

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File:HCE_BlindWolf_Concept.jpg|This image show's Marcus Lehto's original sketch of the "blind wolf" and its insectoid companion.<ref name="Twitter4">[[Marcus Lehto]] on Twitter [https://twitter.com/game_fabricator/status/464432470616571904]</ref>
File:BlindWolf.jpg|This image shows a three-dimensional model of a blind wolf created for ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.{{Ref/Reuse|H2LCE}}
File:Blind wolf - deletemat (textured).jpg|This image provides a more detailed look at the unused model of a blind wolf.{{Ref/Reuse|Twitter4}} 
File:Blind Wolves.jpg|A pack of blind wolves run past a [[M12 Warthog|Warthog]] in an early build of ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.{{Ref/Reuse|H2LCE}}
File:BlindWolfCut2.PNG|The player character rides a blind wolf in an early build of ''Combat Evolved''.{{Ref/Reuse|H2LCE}}
File:BlindWolfTrailer.PNG|A Warthog drives past a blind wolf in [[Halo E3 2000 trailer|the first]] trailer shown for ''Combat Evolved''.<ref name="E32000">''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]] [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]] [[2000]] ''[[Halo E3 2000 trailer|trailer]]</ref>
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===Doberman gator===
The "'''doberman gator'''" was a reptile-like animal that was cut out from ''[[Halo 2]]'', but appeared in its [[Limited Collector's Edition Disc (Halo 2)|Collector's Edition DVD]].<ref>Halo 2 Limited Edition DVD: Deleted Species</ref>
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File:Doberman_Gator.png|Concept art of the Doberman gator
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===Threeleg===
The '''Threeleg''' was an ambient lifeform intended to inhabit [[Installation 04]] in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. As its name suggests, it was a tripodal organism, with three powerful legs and two smaller arms. It appears to have had an exoskeleton, and at least two eyes. It was cut from the final game.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Dr_Abominable/status/464351948297089024/photo/1/large Paul Russel, Twitter, May 8th, 2014]</ref>
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File:Threelegs.png|A render of the Threeleg.
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===Thorax===
The Thorax was an ambient lifeform intended to inhabit [[Installation 04]] in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. Mostly blue, with luminous yellow on its back, it had thin arms but long, powerful legs and a single eye. It was cut from the final game.
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File:Thorax.png|thumb|A render of the Thorax.
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===Thorn beast===
Thorn Beasts are large, bipedal reptilian creatures cut from ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. They are named Thorn beasts due to the 5 erect spines that protrude from the back. They were also cut from ''[[Halo Wars]]'', as ambient wildlife. Thorn beasts were also mentioned in ''[[Halo Contact Harvest]]'', Being a delicacy among the [[Jiralhanae]].
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File:Dinosaurs.jpg|A trio of marines approaching a herd of Thorn beasts in the [[Halo E3 2000 trailer|''Halo'' E3 2000 trailer]].
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===Vulpard===
The Vulpard is a quadrupedal creature with the head of a vulture and the body of a leopard. It was cut from ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
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File:Vulpard.png|thumb|A render of the vulpard.
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==Enemies==
===Sharquoi===
Sharquoi are large bipedal creatures cut from [[Halo: Combat Evolved]]. They have large arms with massive claws. They are also mentioned in [[Halo: Envoy]]. For more information, see [[Sharquoi]].
[[File:Drinolbig.jpg|thumb|A render of the Sharquoi]]

===Keelbug===
Keelbugs were intended to appear in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]]. They are insectoids that would cut up dead bodies after a battle and clean up the battleground.

==Items==
===Skulls===
The Assassin Skull was intended to be a skull in Halo Combat Evolved in the MCC.

==Misc==
===Medals===
===Pre-Xbox Halo===
===Troop deployment pod===

==Sources==
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