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{{Vehicle infobox | {{Vehicle infobox | ||
|image = [[File:HReach-Forklift.png|300px]] | |image = [[File:HReach-Forklift.png|300px]] | ||
|name = S-2 Traxus Cargo Transporter | |name = S-2 Traxus Cargo Transporter | ||
|manufacturer = [[Traxus Heavy Industries]] | |manufacturer = [[Traxus Heavy Industries]]<ref name="htevgpg73"/> | ||
|line = S-line<ref name="lookingglassed">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-looking-glassed ''Halo Waypoint:'' Canon Fodder - Looking Glassed]</ref> | |line = S-line<ref name="lookingglassed">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-looking-glassed ''Halo Waypoint:'' Canon Fodder - Looking Glassed]</ref> | ||
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The '''S-2 Traxus Cargo Transporter''',<ref name="ENC">''[[Halo Encyclopedia | The '''S-2 Traxus Cargo Transporter''',<ref name="ENC">''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', p. 241</ref> was a [[forklift]] designed by [[Traxus Heavy Industries]].<ref name="htevgpg73">''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 73</ref> | ||
==Design details== | ==Design details== | ||
The S-2 is simple and utilitarian in design. Powered by propane, it is used for lifting and transporting [[list of UNSC Crates|crates]] and boxes that are too heavy to transport by hand,<ref>''[[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition]]'', Legendary Developer Commentary</ref> within the 5 ton range. | The S-2 is simple and utilitarian in design. Powered by propane, it is used for lifting and transporting [[list of UNSC Crates|crates]] and boxes that are too heavy to transport by hand,<ref>''[[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition]]'', Legendary Developer Commentary</ref> within the 5 ton range.<ref name="htevgpg73"/> | ||
Due to personal injury lawsuits on [[Earth]], [[Tribute]], and [[Skopje]], the S-2 featured several improvements over the S-1. This included a kill switch, safety sensor and a few other alterations. | Due to personal injury lawsuits on [[Earth]], [[Tribute]], and [[Skopje]], the S-2 featured several improvements over the S-1. This included a kill switch, safety sensor and a few other alterations.<ref name="htevgpg73"/> | ||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
The S-2 was designed in [[2538]] to replace the S-1 forklift. It was used at a number of [[UNSC]] military facilities. | The S-2 was designed in [[2538]] to replace the S-1 forklift. It was used at a number of [[UNSC]] military facilities.<ref name="htevgpg73"/> The S-2 continued to see use as late as [[2552#November|November 2552]].<ref>''[[Halo 3]]'', campaign level, [[The Storm]]</ref> | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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===''Halo: Reach''=== | ===''Halo: Reach''=== | ||
Along with other civilian vehicles, the forklift was made drivable by the player in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. Although forklifts travel relatively slowly, at its top speed it is capable of splattering a [[Sangheili General]].<ref name="YouTube">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx_U98h_5ok ''YouTube'': Forklifts Never Die!]</ref> Its speed, coupled with a lack of any defensive capabilities, makes the vehicle practically useless in gameplay. It is, however, extremely explosive, and when positioned properly, can act as an improvised explosive device within the campaign as well as [[firefight]]. It appears in only one firefight map: [[Courtyard]]. [[Sangheili]] players in firefight are able to drive these as well; they cannot be [[ | Along with other civilian vehicles, the forklift was made drivable by the player in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. Although forklifts travel relatively slowly, at its top speed it is capable of splattering a [[Sangheili General]].<ref name="YouTube">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx_U98h_5ok ''YouTube'': Forklifts Never Die!]</ref> Its speed, coupled with a lack of any defensive capabilities, makes the vehicle practically useless in gameplay. It is, however, extremely explosive, and when positioned properly, can act as an improvised explosive device within the campaign as well as [[firefight]]. It appears in only one firefight map: [[Courtyard]]. [[Sangheili]] players in firefight are able to drive these as well; they cannot be [[Boarding|hijacked]], though. | ||
The forklift in ''Halo: Reach'' originally had the ability to raise and lower its tines, but it was cut due to being "crazy and pointless."<ref name="IGN">[http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/110/1108506p1.html ''IGN'': Halo: Reach and the Forklif']</ref> | The forklift in ''Halo: Reach'' originally had the ability to raise and lower its tines, but it was cut due to being "crazy and pointless."<ref name="IGN">[http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/110/1108506p1.html ''IGN'': Halo: Reach and the Forklif']</ref> | ||
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File:Forklift.jpg|The S-2 as seen in ''Halo 3''. | File:Forklift.jpg|The S-2 as seen in ''Halo 3''. | ||
File:Reach-Forklift in use.jpg|The S-2 in use, as seen in ''Halo: Reach''. | File:Reach-Forklift in use.jpg|The S-2 in use, as seen in ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
File:Uplifting inline.jpg|"[[ | File:Uplifting inline.jpg|"[[Office of Naval Intelligence Directive 930|Forklifts never die]]. They're just [[Missing in action|Missing in Action]]." | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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{{Ref/Sources}} | {{Ref/Sources}} | ||
[[Category:Forge | [[Category:Forge Objects]] | ||
[[Category:Drivable vehicles]] | [[Category:Drivable vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Civilian vehicles]] | [[Category:Civilian vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Traxus]] | [[Category:Traxus]] | ||
