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{{Vehicle | {{Vehicle Infobox | ||
|name = Spade | |name = Spade | ||
|image = [[File:Spade.png|250px]] | |image = [[File:Spade.png|250px]] | ||
|manufacturer = [[TurboGen]] | |manufacturer = [[TurboGen]] | ||
|line = TurboGen all-terrain transport series | |line = TurboGen all-terrain transport series | ||
|model = | |model = Independent Wheel Drive Spade | ||
|class = Civilian all-terrain transport | |class = Civilian all-terrain transport | ||
|length = {{Convert|6.2|m|ft|sp=us}} | |length = {{Convert|6.2|m|ft|sp=us}}<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 181''</ref> | ||
|width = {{Convert|3.1|m|ft|sp=us}} | |width = {{Convert|3.1|m|ft|sp=us}}<ref name="EVG"/> | ||
|engine = | |engine = M96 compound energy methane engine | ||
|crew =*One driver | |crew =*One driver | ||
*One passenger | *One passenger | ||
|affiliation = Civilian | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Independent Wheel Drive Spade''' is a [[civilian]] | The [[TurboGen]] '''Independent Wheel Drive Spade''' is a [[civilian]] flatbed truck; it is the most recent installment in TurboGen's line of all-terrain transport vehicles. It is versatile, rugged, and rather affordable, making it very popular among colonial settlers.<ref name="EVG"/> The Spade is primarily used among heavy-industry workers and farmers who operate in rugged environments; the vehicle is named after the Spadehorn, a bovid indigenous to [[Reach]], which belies the truck's use among farmers.<ref name="EVG"/> | ||
As its name suggests, the Spade features and independent-wheel drive system, giving it the ability to traverse difficult terrain with relative ease. It is powered by an M96 compound energy [[methane]] engine, which is 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 name="EVG"/> | |||
As its name suggests, the Spade features | |||
==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. | *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 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]]. | *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]]. | ||
*Like most civilian vehicles, and unlike the Warthog and the Mongoose, the Spade's horn can be sounded | *Like most civilian vehicles, and unlike the Warthog and the Mongoose, the Spade's horn can be sounded continually. | ||
*The | *The Spade was known as the Pioneer in early concept art. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:Ih_civilian_truck_01.jpg|Concept art of the Spade. | ||
File: | File:Ih_civilian_truck_iteration04.jpg|Concept art of the Spade. | ||
File:HaloReach - Screenshot 08.jpg|A Spade being used in combat during the Alpha build. | |||
File:TurboGen_Spade.jpg|A Spade with a different color scheme. | |||
File:HaloReach - Screenshot 08.jpg|A Spade being used in combat | File:CivilianHog.jpg|[[Noble Team]] utilizing a Spade with Jorge's [[M247H Heavy Machine Gun|machine gun]] mounted in the back. | ||
File:Warthog glitch.jpg|A Warthog tag appearing behind the Spade. | |||
File:TurboGen_Spade.jpg|A Spade with a | |||
File:CivilianHog.jpg|[[ | |||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
<references/> | |||
[[Category:Civilian vehicles]] | [[Category:Civilian vehicles]] | ||
