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| |name = Spade
| | [[File:TurboGen_Spade.jpg|250px|thumb|The Spade.]] |
| |image = [[File:Spade.png|250px]]
| | The [[TurboGen]] '''Spade''' is a [[civilian]] [[vehicle|flatbed truck]] that was used by some of the settlers on the [[human]] colony world of [[Reach]]. It is powered by an M96 compound energy [[methane]] engine and features an independent-wheel drive system. [[Noble Team]] utilized some of these vehicles during the [[Fall of Reach]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', campaign levels ''[[Winter Contingency (level)|Winter Contingency]], and [[Tip of the Spear]]''</ref><ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/waypointexclusives/video/reach-grand-prix/9b6d65ec-7bce-4db3-ab81-c700b9d31405?filter=all '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Reach Grand Prix'']</ref> |
| |manufacturer = [[TurboGen]]
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| |line = TurboGen all-terrain transport series
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| |model =
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| |class = Civilian all-terrain transport
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| |length = {{Convert|6.2|m|ft|sp=us}}{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=181}}
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| |width = {{Convert|3.1|m|ft|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
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| |engine = [[M96 methane engine]]{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
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| |crew =*One driver
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| *One passenger
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| }}
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| The '''Independent Wheel Drive Spade''' is a [[civilian]] [[Civilian vehicles|flatbed truck]] manufactured by [[TurboGen]]. The latest installment in TurboGen's line of all-terrain transport vehicles, the Spade is a versatile, rugged, and rather affordable vehicle, making it very popular among colonial settlers. the vehicle is named after the [[Spadehorn]], a bovid indigenous to [[Reach]], which belies the truck's use among farmers.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
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| ==Overview==
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| ===Design details===
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| As its name suggests, the Spade features an independent-wheel drive system, giving it the ability to traverse difficult terrain with relative ease. It is powered by an [[M96 methane engine]] which uses compound energy, capable of powering the truck for long periods of time in physically demanding locales. The Spade's flatbed can carry large quantities of supplies, and a tow cable is mounted to the front grille, adding to the vehicle's utility. The Spade is available in a wide variety of colors.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
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| The Spade is designed for operations on rugged colonial worlds that possess only minimal infrastructure. The Spade and its sibling frontier trucks share parts – and handling characteristics – with the ubiquitous [[M12 Warthog]], which meant that many recruits were already proficient with basic vehicle maintenance and off-road driving skills before they ever arrive at UNSC boot camp.{{Ref/Site|Id=CF100|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/sweet-centennial|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Sweet Centennial|D=10|M=5|Y=2021}}
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| [[File:Spade NewFrontiers Art.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Spades on Reach after it was glassed.{{Ref/Reuse|CF100}}{{Ref/Reuse|BaconTweet}}]]
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| ===Usage===
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| The Spade is primarily used among heavy-industry workers and farmers who operate in rugged environments.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} Before [[Reach]] [[Fall of Reach|fell]] to the [[Covenant]] in [[2525#August|August 2552]], Spades were a common sight in the rural town of [[Visegrád]], [[Eposz]] and in industrial facilities based out of [[Ütközet]].{{Ref/Level|Id=Winter|HR|Winter Contingency}}{{Ref/Level|Id=TOTS|HR|Tip of the Spear}} They were also used by civilians on [[Tribute]].{{Ref/Map|Id=landf|H4|Landfall}}
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| After the [[Human-Covenant War]], Spades were a common tool of the pioneers who took it upon themselves to resettle and [[Terraforming|re-terraform]] worlds that were [[glassing|glassed]] by the Covenant.{{Ref/Reuse|CF100}} One of these worlds was Reach itself, where Spades were used by the pioneers as they worked to bring life back to the ruined world.{{Ref/Site|Id=BaconTweet|URL=https://twitter.com/_darrenbacon/status/1437522810906103810|Site=Twitter|Page=Darren Bacon - It was a piece done for the franchise team depicting a glassed section of Reach...|D=13|M=09|Y=2021}}
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| ==Gameplay==
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| The Spade is a usable vehicle on the ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. First appearing in the level ''[[Winter Contingency]]''. It functions identically to a gun-less Warthog, although with [[Jorge-052]] on the team, he will use his [[M247H Heavy Machine Gun]] as a makeshift turret.
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| It was also added to [[Forge/Halo: Reach|''Halo: Reach''{{'}}s Forge]] in the ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' version of the game. In this addition to the Forge, it is referred to as "Pickup" and can be recolored to numerous options.
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| ==Production notes==
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| The Spade was known as the "Pioneer" in early concept art.{{Citation needed}}
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| ==Trivia== | | ==Trivia== |
| *In-game, the Spade uses the Warthog's entity tags. If the player approaches [[Jorge-052]] while he is riding the vehicle, the message ''"Hold X to ride in Warthog"'' will appear instead of the vehicle's own tag. In addition, in the meta-game stats, Halo Waypoint stats, and on ''Bungie.net'', kills with the Spade appear as Warthog kills. | | *The Spade only appears in two campaign levels in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', [[Winter Contingency (level)|Winter Contingency]] and [[Tip of The Spear]]. |
| *The logo on the hood is similar to that of the [[wikipedia:Dodge Ram|Dodge Ram]], with the horns modified to look like spades. This logo depicts the vehicle's animal namesake, the [[Spadehorn]]. | | *[[Jorge-052]] is able to mount his [[M247H Heavy Machine Gun|machine gun]] on the frame of the truck, making an improvised Warthog. However, he can only aim forwards and sideways to a small extent. |
| *Like most civilian vehicles, and unlike the Warthog and the Mongoose, the Spade's horn can be sounded continuously. | | *Oddly, the vehicle uses the Warthog tags as its own; If the player approaches Jorge while he is riding the vehicle, a message ''"Hold X to ride in Warthog"'' will appear instead of the vehicle's own tag. This is more difficult on solo, as Jorge will jump out as soon as you leave the vehicle. In the after-game stats, as well as on Bungie.net, kills with the Spade will appear as Warthog kills. |
| *The vehicle, along with the [[Egret Spaceliner|civilian starliner]], made an appearance in the ''[[Halo 4]]'' multiplayer map ''[[Landfall]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|landf}} | | *In the front of the truck, there is a V-shaped badge on the bonnet, and a white ''R'' printed next to the headlights. The words ''ACTIVE TRACTION'' are printed on the side of the truck. Similarly, the words ''"SPADE"'' and ''"INDEPENDENT | WD"'' are printed on the back of the truck. INDEPENDENT | WD refers to the way each wheel is powered independently. The words ''TurboGen M96 Methane'' - ''Compound Energy'' are printed on the driver's side, indicating that the vehicle uses compressed natural gas for fuel, in contrast to [[hydrogen]], which is used in the [[M12 Force Application Vehicle|Warthog]] and the [[M274 Ultra-Light All-Terrain Vehicle|Mongoose]]. |
| **The vehicle's appearance in the garage area of Landfall is as a stationary scenery prop, and thus cannot be driven. This prop is slightly larger than the in-game vehicle found in ''Halo: Reach''.
| | *The logo on the hood is similar to that of the [[wikipedia:Dodge Ram|Dodge Ram]], with the horns modified to look like spades. |
| | *The Spade appears in four different color schemes during the [[campaign]]: one in yellow and red, another in a sage color, a third with a navy color scheme, and another one in matte gray. |
| | *Like most civilian vehicles, the Spade's horn can be sounded continuously without pause, unlike the warthog or mongoose which cannot do so. |
| | *In a garage near the end of the mission "[[Winter Contingency]]" there is a navy colored Spade on what seems to be on a hydrolic platform, it is drivable but requires some "full throtle manuvering" (Just jerking the joystick back and forth to get it out). |
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| ==Gallery== | | ==Gallery== |
| ===''Halo: Reach''===
| | <gallery widths="150"> |
| <gallery> | | File:FlatbedTruck.png|[[SPARTAN-B312]] driving a Spade. |
| File:HR_Spade_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art of the Spade for ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. | | File:spade.jpg|The Spade in mid-air |
| File:HR_Spade_Concept_2.jpg|Concept art of the Spade.
| | File:HaloReach - Screenshot 08.jpg|A Spade and its [[Spartan III|Spartan]] passenger killing an [[Unggoy Heavy]] |
| File:HR Spade Concept 3.jpg|Concept art of the Spade. | | File:CivilianHog.jpg|[[Noble Team]] utilizing a spade with Jorge's machine gun mounted in the back. |
| File:SpadeRender.png|Render of the Spade.
| | File:Warthog glitch.jpg|A Warthog tag appearing behind the Spade. |
| File:HaloReach - Screenshot 08.jpg|A Spade being used in combat in the Alpha build. | |
| File:HReach-TurboGenSpade.png|Extracted view of a light green-colored Spade.
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| File:TurboGen_Spade.jpg|A Spade with a green color scheme.
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| File:HR_Spade_Blue.jpg|A Spade in a blue color scheme.
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| File:CivilianHog.jpg|[[NOBLE Team]] utilizing a Spade with Jorge's [[Etilka]] mounted on the back. | |
| File:HR_Spade_WarthogGlitch.jpg|A Warthog tag appearing behind the Spade. | |
| File:HR TotS Pursuit.jpg|A Spade being pursued by a Ghost.
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| File:HR Spade AllColors.png|Spades in several color schemes in Forge.
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| </gallery>
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| ===''Halo 4''===
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| <gallery>
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| File:H4 Landfall Spade.jpg|A Spade in the ''[[Halo 4]]'' multiplayer map ''Landfall''.
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| File:H4-Landfall-TurboGenSpade.png|Extracted view of the Spade in ''Landfall''.
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| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
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| ==List of appearances== | | ==List of appearances== |
| *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}} | | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}} |
| *''[[Halo 4]]''
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| ==Sources== | | ==Sources== |
| {{Ref/Sources}}
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| {{Human civilian vehicles}}
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| [[Category:Civilian vehicles]] | | [[Category:Civilian vehicles]] |
| | [[Category:Drivable Vehicles]] |
