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{{Vehicle infobox | {{Vehicle infobox | ||
|name= | |name=Bison | ||
|image=[[File:HW2 - Bison.jpg|300px]]<br>A Tundra Bison fitted with cryoweapons, designed by [[Serina]] | |image=[[File:HW2 - Bison.jpg|300px]]<br>A Tundra Bison fitted with cryoweapons, designed by [[Serina]] | ||
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|engine= | |engine= | ||
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|armament= | |armament= | ||
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*[[Human-Covenant War]] | *[[Human-Covenant War]] | ||
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | *[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | ||
|role= | |role=Transportation | ||
|affiliation=*[[Colonial Military Authority]] | |affiliation=*[[Colonial Military Authority]] | ||
*[[UNSC Army]] | *[[UNSC Army]] | ||
*[[Sedran Colonial Guard]] | *[[Sedran Colonial Guard]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Quote|Bison ready to support over.|A Bison operator. | {{Quote|Bison ready to support over.|A Bison operator.<ref name="HW2">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref>}} | ||
The '''Bison''' is an armored personnel carrier of the [[United Nations Space Command]], primarily utilized by the [[UNSC Army]] and colonial defense forces.<ref name="cf">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/stay-frosty '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Stay Frosty'']</ref> | |||
== | ==Specifications== | ||
Bisons are versatile, light armored vehicles that served as combat elements in a number of roles, including armored personnel carrier and recovery vehicle.<ref name="cf"/> | |||
Bisons are versatile, light armored vehicles that served as combat elements in a number of roles, including armored personnel carrier and recovery vehicle. | |||
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==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
Bisons served as combat elements of the old [[Colonial Military Authority]] | Bisons served as combat elements of the old [[Colonial Military Authority]] and it remained in service with several [[UNSC Army]] units and local militias such as the [[Sedran Colonial Guard]].<ref name="cf"/> | ||
Between [[2531]] and [[2537]], [[Serina]] designed a Bison with a vacuum energy siphon, scientific instrumentation, and cryotech weaponry. As there are no Bisons aboard the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}, [[Isabel]] looked at improving and repurposing the siphon with her own research data on [[Forerunner]] | Between [[2531]] and [[2537]], [[Serina]] designed a Bison with a vacuum energy siphon, scientific instrumentation, and cryotech weaponry. As there are no Bisons aboard the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}, [[Isabel]] looked at improving and repurposing the siphon with her own research data on [[Forerunner]] vacuum energy cells, but the delicacy and intricacy of Serina's manufacturing template complicates this effort.<ref name="cf"/> | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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* '''Info:''' Hero Unit, Fires shells that freeze and damage enemies | * '''Info:''' Hero Unit, Fires shells that freeze and damage enemies | ||
* '''Tier:''' Tier 1 | * '''Tier:''' Tier 1 | ||
* '''Cost:''' | * '''Cost:''' Population: 0, Supplies: 300, Power: 275 | ||
'''Bison Upgrade: Cryo Burst''' | '''Bison Upgrade: Cryo Burst''' | ||
* '''Info:''' New Ability, Bison locks down and freezes surrounding area | * '''Info:''' New Ability, Bison locks down and freezes surrounding area | ||
* '''Tier:''' Tier 1 | * '''Tier:''' Tier 1 | ||
* '''Cost:''' | * '''Cost:''' Supplies: 0, Power: 300 | ||
'''Bison Upgrade: Heavy Cryo Cannon''' | '''Bison Upgrade: Heavy Cryo Cannon''' | ||
* '''Info:''' Weapon Upgrade, Improves Cryo Cannon, increasing damage, range, and freezing speed | * '''Info:''' Weapon Upgrade, Improves Cryo Cannon, increasing damage, range, and freezing speed | ||
* '''Tier:''' Tier 2 | * '''Tier:''' Tier 2 | ||
* '''Cost:''' | * '''Cost:''' Supplies: 0, Power: 450 | ||
'''Bison Upgrade: Heavy Cryo Burst''' | '''Bison Upgrade: Heavy Cryo Burst''' | ||
* '''Info:''' Unit Upgrade, Increases Cryo Burst area of effect | * '''Info:''' Unit Upgrade, Increases Cryo Burst area of effect | ||
* '''Tier:''' Tier 3 | * '''Tier:''' Tier 3 | ||
* '''Cost:''' | * '''Cost:''' Supplies: 0, Power: 600 | ||
The Bison is a hero unit exclusive to Serina | The Bison is a hero unit exclusive to Serina, it is a heavily armored and shielded vehicle that works well in conjunction with other cyrotech units and abilities. It's Coldsnap Launcher fires experimental cryo shells that damage and chill enemies caught in it's area of effect. The Coldsnap Launcher can be upgraded to increase damage, range, and freezing speed. The Bison's Cryo Burst ability allows the Bison to "lock down" and deploy a chilly aura that freezes enemies caught within. They can be purchased at the Armory. Unupgraded Bisons perform well against vehicles, but only okay against infantry, aircraft, and structures. Once the ''Heavy Cryp Burst'' upgrade has been purchased the Bison will perform well against infantry. In [[Blitz]] the Bison costs 220 energy and is a Legendary Unit. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Following the UNSC tradition of naming ground vehicles after animals the Bison is named after the [[Wikipedia: | *Following the UNSC tradition of naming ground vehicles after animals the Bison is named after the [[Wikipedia:Bison]], the current largest terrestrial animal of Europe and North America. | ||
*Like the [[M650 Mastodon]], the Bison is seemingly based off the cut [[Cougar]] from ''[[Halo Wars]]'', and the [[Kodiak (APC)|Kodiak]] from ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. | *Like the [[M650 Mastodon]], the Bison is seemingly based off the cut [[Cougar]] from ''[[Halo Wars]]'', and the [[Kodiak (APC)|Kodiak]] from ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
HW2PL Bison Render.png|A Tundra Bison in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. | HW2PL Bison Render.png|A Tundra Bison in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. | ||
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File:HW2-BisonvsSentinels.png|A Bison attacking [[Aggressor Sentinel]]s. | File:HW2-BisonvsSentinels.png|A Bison attacking [[Aggressor Sentinel]]s. | ||
File:HW2-Bison&Chill.png|A Bison using Cryo Burst on [[Ashes]]. | File:HW2-Bison&Chill.png|A Bison using Cryo Burst on [[Ashes]]. | ||
HW2Blitz_BisonLockdown.png|A Bison using Cryo Burst in Blitz Firefight. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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