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{{Center|For the flight-capable craft resembling the Shadow in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]'', see [[Covenant cargo tug]].}} | |||
{{Vehicle infobox | {{Vehicle infobox | ||
|name= | |name=Type-29 Shadow | ||
|image=[[File:H2A T29-TVT.png|350px]] | |image=[[File:H2A T29-TVT.png|350px]] | ||
|manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges]] | |manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges]]<ref name="essential">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 172''</ref><ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/shadow '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Shadow'']</ref> | ||
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|model= | |model=[[Shadow]] | ||
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|length={{Convert|45.4|ft|m|sp=us|sigfig=3|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | |length={{Convert|45.4|ft|m|sp=us|sigfig=3|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}<ref name="Halo2GameData">'''Halo 2''', ''3D model data''</ref> | ||
|width={{Convert|24.9|ft|m|sp=us|sigfig=2|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse| | |width={{Convert|24.9|ft|m|sp=us|sigfig=2|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Halo2GameData}} | ||
|height={{Convert|22.2|ft|m|sp=us|sigfig=3|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse| | |height={{Convert|22.2|ft|m|sp=us|sigfig=3|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Halo2GameData}} | ||
|mass={{Convert|69.75| | |mass={{Convert|69.75|t|kg}}<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 246''</ref> | ||
|max speed={{Convert|66|mph|km/h}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | |max speed={{Convert|66|mph|km/h}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
|engine= | |engine= | ||
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|armament=One [[Class-1 directed energy cannon#Type-29 Anti-Infantry Weapon Emplacement/Mounted|Type-29 Anti-Infantry Weapon Emplacement/Mounted]]{{Ref/Reuse|universe | |armament=One [[Class-1 directed energy cannon#Type-29 Anti-Infantry Weapon Emplacement/Mounted|Type-29 Anti-Infantry Weapon Emplacement/Mounted]]{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
|crew= | |crew=One driver, one gunner{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
|complement=*1 [[Type-32 Ghost]] | |||
|complement=*1 | *8 passengers{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
*8 passengers{{Ref/Reuse|universe | |||
|consumables= | |consumables= | ||
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|affiliation=[[Covenant]]{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | |affiliation=[[Covenant]]{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
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The '''' | The '''Type-29 Troop/Vehicle Transport''' ('''T-29 T/VT'''),{{Ref/Reuse|essential}} also known as the '''Shadow''', is a [[Covenant]] ground transport vehicle. | ||
== | ==Description== | ||
The Shadow is a Covenant troop transport vehicle analogous to human armored personnel carriers. It is heavily armored and very slow. However, it possesses a powerful defensive plasma turret above the cabin, which can rotate 360 degrees to provide covering fire. The vehicle itself can be easily outmaneuvered by smaller vehicles such as the [[M12 Force Application Vehicle|Warthog]] or [[Type-32 Ghost]]. | |||
The Shadow is a Covenant | |||
The vehicle is almost always manned by a [[Sangheili]] driver and a gunner. Shadows encountered so far have been observed transporting one unmanned Ghost and therefore had a crew complement of only two. Infantry transport versions are typically able to carry approximately eight passengers, though the exact number varies depending on their species. Because the transport bay is exposed, the passengers can lend their own firepower to the Shadow's defense. | |||
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== | ==Operation== | ||
Shadows are the Covenant's main method of moving large numbers of troops around ground based battlefields. They have one driver, a gunner and up to eight occupants, depending on the species of the passengers. | |||
The Shadow also doubles as a small vehicle transport, and can carry one Ghost in its troop bay. However, their main purpose is to deploy infantry, such as Elites, [[Jiralhanae|Brutes]], [[Unggoy|Grunts]], and [[Kig-Yar|Jackals]]. For point defense, they are equipped with a single [[heavy plasma cannon]].<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''' Instruction Manual</ref> | |||
The main cannon of the Shadow requires a period of time to 'cycle up' to maximum firing rate (similar to the [[M41 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun]] on the [[M12 Force Application Vehicle|Warthog]]). This maximum fire rate is superior to that of both the portable [[Type-42 plasma cannon]] and the [[Type-27 Shade]] turret. | |||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
T-29 Shadows were used by the Covenant during the [[Battle of Earth]] in [[2552]] as a troop and prisoner transport. | T-29 Shadows were used by the Covenant during the [[Battle of Earth]] in [[2552]] as a troop and prisoner transport.<ref name="H2">'''[[Halo 2]]'''</ref><ref name="Uprising">'''[[Halo: Uprising]]'''</ref> | ||
==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
The Shadow's design dates back to the original [[2000]]-era builds of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', when the game was still intended to be a third-person shooter. At this time, the vehicle was simply known as <code>c ground transport</code>, and had a noticeably blockier appearance. The vehicle was ultimately one of [[Cut Halo: Combat Evolved vehicles|many vehicles]] cut from ''Combat Evolved'', later making its in-game debut in ''[[Halo 2]]''{{'}}s [[Outskirts]] level.{{Ref/Twitter|Id=Shadow|game_fabricator|1413299559875235841|Marcus Lehto|Quote=Yes, at that time | The Shadow's design dates back to the original [[2000]]-era builds of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', when the game was still intended to be a third-person shooter. At this time, the vehicle was simply known as <code>c ground transport</code>, and had a noticeably blockier appearance. The vehicle was ultimately one of [[Cut Halo: Combat Evolved vehicles|many vehicles]] cut from ''Combat Evolved'', later making its in-game debut in ''[[Halo 2]]''{{'}}s [[Outskirts]] level.{{Ref/Twitter|Id=Shadow|game_fabricator|1413299559875235841|Marcus Lehto|Quote=Yes, at that time is was just called "c ground transport"|D=09|M=7|Y=2021}} | ||
Interestingly, during the original ''Combat Evolved'' era, another vehicle was intended for inclusion under the name of the Shadow. This vehicle was also similarly-cut, and ultimately also revived in ''Halo 2'' - ultimately renamed as the [[ | Interestingly, during the original ''Combat Evolved'' era, another vehicle was intended for inclusion under the name of the Shadow. This vehicle was also similarly-cut, and ultimately also revived in ''Halo 2'' - ultimately renamed as the [[Type-46 Spectre|Spectre]].{{Ref/Site|Id=Origin|URL=https://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?cid=630|Site=Bungie.net|Page=The Origin of Halo|D=18|M=1|Y=2021}} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*In the level [[Outskirts]], a total of [[Seven|7]] Shadows can be found. | *In the level [[Outskirts]], a total of [[Seven|7]] Shadows can be found. | ||
*''Halo 2'' | *''Halo 2'''s files show the Shadow as being hijackable and drivable, but this is not possible to do in the base game. Using mods, these mechanics can be accessed. Additionally there are two versions of the Shadow, one which transports Ghosts (seen in-game) and another which transports infantry. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:PXH SeraphShadow.png|The ''Halo: Combat Evolved''-era Shadow alongside the [[Cut Halo: Combat Evolved vehicles#Covenant tank|Covenant tank]]. | File:PXH SeraphShadow.png|The ''Halo: Combat Evolved''-era Shadow alongside the [[Cut Halo: Combat Evolved vehicles#Covenant tank|Covenant tank]]. | ||
