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{{disambig header|the Covenant quadrupedal excavator nicknamed the "Locust"|the Spartan armor of a similar name|LOCUS-class Mjolnir}} | {{disambig header|the Covenant quadrupedal excavator nicknamed the "Locust"|the Spartan armor of a similar name|LOCUS-class Mjolnir}} | ||
{{Vehicle | {{Vehicle Infobox | ||
|image=[[File:LocustHW.png|250px]] | |||
|image=[[File:LocustHW.png| | |name=Locust | ||
|manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges]] | |manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges]]<ref name="essential">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 110''</ref> | ||
|line=[[Excavator]] tier-1 | |line=[[Excavator]] tier-1<ref name="HWU">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/scarab '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Scarab'']</ref> | ||
|model= | |||
|class=Type-30 | |||
|length= | |role= | ||
|width= | *Excavation/ terrestrial mining platform | ||
|height= | *[[wikipedia:siegeworks|Siegeworks]]/ anti-fortification platform | ||
|mass | |length=5.8 metres (19 ft)<ref name="essential"/> | ||
|width=12 metres (39.4 ft)<ref name="essential"/> | |||
|height= | |||
|mass= | |||
|engine=Quadrupedal leg assembly | |engine=Quadrupedal leg assembly | ||
| | |countermeasures= | ||
|armament= | |armament= [[Focus cannon]]<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 245''</ref> | ||
:Firing arc: Forward | |||
|complement= | |complement= | ||
|crew=1 operator | |||
|skeleton= | |||
|passengers= | |||
|capacity= | |||
|consumables= | |consumables= | ||
|othersystems= | |othersystems=Energy shields | ||
|firstuse= | |firstuse-title=In service | ||
| | |firstuse=*[[Human-Covenant War]] | ||
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | *[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | ||
|affiliation=*[[Covenant]] | |affiliation=*[[Covenant]] | ||
*[[Covenant remnants]] | *[[Covenant remnants]] | ||
*[[Banished]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{Quote|Destroy those Locusts wherever you find them. They're building killers!| [[John Forge|Sergeant John Forge]]<ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign level [[Scarab (level)|Scarab]]</ref>}} | |||
The '''Type-30 Light Excavation/Anti-Fortification Platform''',<ref name="essential"/> more commonly known as the '''Locust''', is a quadrupedal [[Covenant]] vehicle used for mining and combat purposes. | |||
The | |||
==Design details== | |||
[[File:Walkers.JPG|thumb|left|150px|Locusts and Scarabs fighting together.]] | |||
= | The Locust is a smaller, tank-sized counterpart to the [[Scarab]], which is also a repurposed mining platform. It does not share the Scarab's spiked 'feet', though it is capable of using its legs to climb over obstacles in a similar manner to its larger cousin.<ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign level ''[[Dome of Light]]''</ref> Like T-47B Scarabs the Locust is piloted by a [[Sangheili]],<ref name="HW"/> [[Jiralhanae]],<ref name="HW"/> or [[Unggoy]]<ref name="HW2">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref> pilot while a [[Lekgolo]] colony forms the musculature and control systems.<ref name="PLH">'''Halo Wars 2''': [[Phoenix Logs#Banished Units|Phoenix Logs - Hunters]]</ref> The Locust possesses one rotating turret, which is very similar in appearance to a [[Type-26 Banshee]]'s cockpit. The turret houses a single plasma cannon that fires a linear pink beam; this beam is effective against both ground and air targets and can outrange most equivalent weapons. The Locust has a regenerating shield that is capable of protecting the vehicle from a limited amount of weapons fire. The [[Banished]] utilize modified Locusts armed with unstable focus cannons, making them more dangerous than their Covenant counterparts.<ref name="PLL">'''Halo Wars 2''': Phoenix Logs - Locust</ref> | ||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
= | {{Quote|They should start calling me the Locust of doom!|An eager Unggoy Locust pilot during the Battle of Installation 00.<ref name="HW2"/>}} | ||
In [[2531#February|February 2531]] Locusts were used by Covenant forces on [[Arcadia]] and [[ | In [[2531#February|February 2531]] Locusts were used by Covenant forces on [[Arcadia]] and [[Shield World 0459]] in long-range artillery roles against UNSC forces.<ref name="HW">'''[[Halo Wars]]'''</ref> In the post-war era, remnants of the former Covenant empire still used the Locust, though their roles have somewhat changed: while some are employed by fierce Jiralhanae raiding parties looking to pillage colony worlds, [[Sangheili]] [[kaidon]]s and warlords used them to fortify keeps and protect fragile alliances.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-no-joke '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: No Joke'']</ref> In [[2559#April|April 2559]] [[Banished]] forces used Locusts against the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} during the [[Battle of Installation 00 (2559)|Battle of Installation 00]].<ref name="HW2"/> | ||
In the post-war era, remnants of the former Covenant empire still used the Locust, though their roles have somewhat changed: while some are employed by fierce | |||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
===''Halo Wars''=== | ===''Halo Wars''=== | ||
[[File:Locust halo wars.JPG|thumb|Locust schematics.]] | [[File:Locust halo wars.JPG|thumb|right|Locust schematics.]] | ||
The Locust has the longest effective range among the Covenant ground units in ''Halo Wars'' and costs | The Locust has the longest effective range among the Covenant ground units in ''Halo Wars'' and costs 300 resources, a tech level of 2, and a population space of 2. The Locust is specifically designed to take down static targets, and is only able to open fire when stationary. The Locust can be upgraded with the 'Overdrive' ability as well as with the 'Shield Amplifier' ability. The former upgrade allows the Locust to divert energy from its shield generator to its main cannon, increasing its attack power; the latter upgrade allows the unit's shield to regenerate faster. | ||
Known as a 'building killer', the Locust is largely used to attack an enemy's | Known as a 'building killer', the Locust is largely used to attack an enemy's defenses from a safe distance. This is a useful alternative to a direct confrontation, which would result in casualties for the attacker. A small group of Locusts can be used to assist a force of smaller warriors, like [[Kig-yar]], making it far easier for the group to destroy enemy buildings. Larger groups of Locusts can be used in surprise attacks against enemy bases and in such cases, the Locusts can often level the targeted base in thirty seconds. However, the inherent vulnerability of the unit makes this a gamble. The Locust is fairly weak against non-structure targets. Though it is able to do significant damage to units, the Locust's defences are weak and falls quickly to concentrated fire. However, its beam can lure enemy units towards awaiting forces, allowing them to be quickly cut down. Although less common, the Locust can be used quite effectively to destroy small groups of air units such as a formation of vultures. This is provided the the player has a sufficient number of Locusts and that they attack from long range to reduce the amount of casualties that will inevitably be taken. | ||
The following upgrades are available: | The following upgrades are available: | ||
#'''Overdrive''' is a special attack that drains the Locust's shields to boost damage. Requires | #'''Overdrive''' is a special attack that drains the Locust's shields to boost damage. Requires 400 resources and a tech level of 2. | ||
#'''Shield Amplifier''' increases the Locust's shield-regeneration rate. It is useful when used with Overdrive, and its effects also | #'''Shield Amplifier''' increases the Locust's shield-regeneration rate. It is useful when used with Overdrive, and its effects also stacks with the 'Shield of the Forerunners' upgrade from the [[Temple (Covenant)|Temple]], allowing for an even quicker regeneration rate. Requires 800 resources and a tech level of 3. | ||
===''Halo Wars 2''=== | |||
*'''Info''': Anti-Building, Sustained damage, Long range, Weak armor | |||
*'''Tier''': 2 | |||
*'''Cost''': Population 4, Supplies 300, Power 200 | |||
Locusts can be built at the [[Banished Foundry]] by all Banished leaders. Locusts perform well against structures, okay against infantry and vehicles, and poorly against aircraft. In [[Blitz]] Locusts cost 40 energy, Bloodfuel Locusts cost 80 energy, and Enduring Locusts cost 90 energy. Bloodfuel Locusts siphon health from enemies while Enduring Locusts will spawn Grunt squads when it is destroyed. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
When playing as the UNSC in multiplayer or [[skirmish]] modes, Serina may say, "Watch the skies — they've got Locusts." This, along with the Locust being first encountered in-game in a mission where other attacking enemy units are airborne, and the real locust being able to fly, may mean that the Locust was | {{Linkbox|gallery=yes}} | ||
*Like the Scarab, the Locust is named after [[Wikipedia:Locust|an insect]]. Locusts are members of the grasshopper family that are infamously known for rapidly stripping fields of crops. The walker's similar "building killer" usage may be the reason for the vehicle's name. | |||
*When playing as the UNSC in multiplayer or [[skirmish]] modes, Serina may say, "Watch the skies — they've got Locusts." This, along with the Locust being first encountered in-game in a mission where other attacking enemy units are airborne, and the real locust being able to fly, may mean that the Locust was an air unit at some point in the development of ''[[Halo Wars]]''. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HaloWars-Concept-Locusts.jpg|Concept art of a Locust accompanied by Jiralhanae warriors for ''[[Halo Wars]]''. | File:HaloWars-Concept-Locusts.jpg|Concept art of a Locust accompanied by Jiralhanae warriors for ''[[Halo Wars]]''. | ||
File: | File:LocustWeb.jpg|Concept explorations of the Locust. | ||
File:SCV02 VultureFight.jpg|Locusts engaging [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] forces. | File:SCV02 VultureFight.jpg|Locusts engaging [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] forces. | ||
File: | File:locust.jpg|A Locust on [[Harvest]]. | ||
File:HW-Locusts-Attacking-Firebase.jpg|A pair of Locusts attacking a UNSC Firebase. | |||
File:HW-Locusts-Attacking-Firebase.jpg| | |||
File:HW-Locustarmy.png|An army of Locusts on Harvest. | File:HW-Locustarmy.png|An army of Locusts on Harvest. | ||
File:HW-Buildingkillers.png|An army of Locusts attack a Firebase. | File:HW-Buildingkillers.png|An army of Locusts attack a Firebase. | ||
File: | File:HW2B Locust.png|A Banished Locust in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta]]''. | ||
File:HW2B-Locusts.png|A Locust with two Bloodfuel Locusts and a Huragok in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 - Blitz Beta]]''. | |||
File:HW2B-Unlimitedpower.png|Locusts firing their cannons. | |||
File:HW2B-Enough.png|Armies of Locusts attack each other. | |||
File:HW2-Locustarmy.png|An army of Locusts in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. | |||
File:HW2-Buildingkillers.png|An army of Locusts attack a Banished [[Outpost]]. | |||
File:HW2 Blitz Locust.png|Blitz card of a Locust. | |||
File:HW2 Blitz Bloodfuel Locust.png|Blitz card of a Bloodfuel Locust. | |||
File:HW2-EnduringLocustblitz.jpg|Blitz card of an Enduring Locust. | |||
File:HW2-EnduringLocust.png|An Enduring Locust with a Reaver in Blitz Firefight. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo Wars]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo Wars]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]'' | *''[[Halo: Envoy]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{ | <references/> | ||
{{Covenant Vehicles}} | |||
[[Category:Excavators|Locust, Type-30]] | [[Category:Excavators|Locust, Type-30]] |