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:''For the full list of vehicles, see [[:Category:Vehicles]]'' | |||
[[File: | [[File:Unsc.gif|thumb|350px|right|[[UNSC]] ground forces.]] | ||
The '''vehicles''' from the [[Halo universe|''Halo'' universe]] are transport vehicles usually designed for use in combat situations. Many vehicles exist in the ''Halo'' universe, and some can be used in the ''Halo'' games. Vehicles are a very important part of the gameplay and can be used in both [[Campaign]] and [[Multiplayer]]. | The '''vehicles''' from the [[Halo universe|''Halo'' universe]] are transport vehicles usually designed for use in combat situations. Many vehicles exist in the ''Halo'' universe, and some of them can be used in the ''Halo'' games. Vehicles are a very important part of the gameplay, and can be used in both [[Campaign Mode|Campaign]] and [[Multiplayer]]. | ||
Vehicles have distinct tactical advantages. Most vehicles have powerful weapons with unlimited ammunition. Their firepower can be used to damage or destroy enemy forces or placements. Vehicles can also be used to transport troops swiftly and can provide essential support in skirmishes. | Vehicles have distinct tactical advantages. Most vehicles have powerful weapons with unlimited ammunition. Their firepower can be used to damage or destroy enemy forces or placements. Vehicles can also be used to transport troops swiftly, and can provide essential support in skirmishes. | ||
Due to their size, vehicles | Due to their size, vehicles can't enter tight areas like buildings, where infantry can enter. Vehicles can be clearly seen and destroyed by enemy artillery or explosive small-arms fire. Vehicles can also be hijacked, and if the boarder is successful, they can use the vehicle's weapons against the player. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
In gameplay, only a small number of very unique vehicles are controllable and usually operate | In gameplay, only a small number of very unique vehicles are controllable and usually operate in a similar fashion, allowing driving (navigation) or control of mounted [[Weapons|weaponry]] (attack). Some vehicles allow one to do both simultaneously. The weapons usually have unlimited ammunition available, whether they are [[UNSC Weapons|human]] (ballistic-based) or [[Covenant Weapons|Covenant]] (plasma-based). The Covenant theorize that plasma is the will of the gods (see Forerunner) because the Halos fire plasma based beams. | ||
When the player enters a vehicle by climbing into driving, weapons | When the player enters a vehicle by climbing into driving, weapons or passenger seats, the camera switches from a first-person to a third-person view. This improves peripheral vision and the bird's eye view makes it easier to drive around, with nearby terrain easily fitting into view. When the player has control of weaponry while being driven around in a vehicle, either hand-held weapons (usable while in passenger seats) or [[Turrets|mounted weapons]] (usable while in turret seats), a stylized aiming reticle is displayed much like when in first-person view, locked to the center of the screen and replacing the typical arrow cursor. | ||
The player is allowed to use vehicles from either of the two primary | The player is allowed to use vehicles from either of the two primary races, [[Human]] or [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]], often turning the Covenant's usually superior firepower against itself. Playable human vehicles are typically grounded, and unable to fly. Almost every playable Covenant vehicle has the capability to overcome gravity to some degree, and hover or even fly around. The majority of spacecraft and aircraft can be seen in cutscenes, though the player cannot control or affect them in any way. | ||
UNSC vehicles are usually named after animals (such as the [[Warthog]] or [[Pelican]]), while Covenant vehicles are mostly named after supernatural beings (such as the [[Ghost]] or [[Phantom]]); | UNSC vehicles are usually named after animals (such as the [[Warthog]] or [[Pelican]]), while Covenant vehicles are mostly named after supernatural beings (such as the [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghost]] or [[Phantom]]); with the exception of large land units being named after insects (such as the [[Scarab]] or [[Locust]]). In ''Halo: CE'', only the Ghost and [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshee]] can actually be destroyed. | ||
===Allied=== | ===Allied=== | ||
[[:Category:UNSC | [[:Category:UNSC Vehicles|UNSC]] and [[:Category:Covenant Vehicles|Covenant vehicles]] are made available in Campaign levels (depending on which side the player character is on, UNSC/Covenant), when the player needs to infiltrate or cut through enemy-held territory. | ||
Either kept unused, waiting for a driver or allowing the player's character ([[ | Either kept unused, waiting for a driver or allowing the player's character ([[Master Chief]], [[Thel 'Vadam|The Arbiter]], [[Elites|The Elites]], or the [[ODST|ODST's]].) to switch with a friendly unit, the player may enter it without meeting any resistance and take control of it. Alternatively the player may enter unoccupied mounted turrets. | ||
===Enemy=== | ===Enemy=== | ||
Since UNSC vehicles are rarely available within campaign levels, it is a common practice to kill the driver of Covenant vehicles to hijack them. Although it is relatively easy to kill its driver from afar with careful sniping, the preferred approach is known as "boarding" and consists of: | Since UNSC vehicles are rarely available within campaign levels, it is a common practice to kill the driver of Covenant vehicles in order to hijack them. Although it is relatively easy to kill its driver from afar with careful sniping, the preferred approach is known as "boarding", and consists of: | ||
#Boarding an enemy vehicle when near its rear or seating area. | #Boarding an enemy vehicle when near its rear or seating area. | ||
#Cutting through its defenses by throwing [[frag grenade]]s, [[Type- | #Cutting through its defenses by throwing [[frag grenade]]s, [[Type-1_Antipersonnel_Grenade#Stickiness|sticking]] [[plasma grenade]]s/spike grenades onto its armor plating or burning your way through with some fire bomb grenades. | ||
#Killing the driver by [[melee]] attacks (available with any player character) or more grenades. | #Killing the driver by [[melee]] attacks (available with any player character), or more grenades. | ||
#Jumping down from the now disabled vehicle, which automatically grinds to a halt without its driver. | #Jumping down from the now disabled vehicle, which automatically grinds to a halt without its driver. | ||
#Climbing into its driver seat as usual, since the fallen driver's body would have fallen out of the vehicle. | #Climbing into its driver seat as usual, since the fallen driver's body would have fallen out of the vehicle. | ||
This procedure may also be followed while in multiplayer gameplay to take control of UNSC or Covenant vehicles controlled by members of opposing teams. | This procedure may also be followed while in multiplayer gameplay, to take control of UNSC or Covenant vehicles controlled by members of opposing teams. | ||
Vehicles that have been stopped by sheer firepower by destroying or disabling them cannot be taken control of. With | Vehicles that have been stopped by sheer firepower by destroying or disabling them cannot be taken control of. With vehicles such as the Ghost and Banshee, the boarding procedure is simpler. You can board it, throw the driver off, and in most cases automatically assume control of the vehicle, all in one quick action. | ||
===Multiplayer=== | ===Multiplayer=== | ||
Certain vehicles can be driven in Multiplayer levels. Vehicles can be very useful in Slayer and Skirmish | Certain vehicles can be driven in Multiplayer levels. Vehicles can be very useful in Slayer and Skirmish gametypes. In [[Capture the Flag]], once the player character has picked up the flag, the character cannot drive a vehicle or take control of its weaponry, though the character may ride in a vehicle driven by another character. | ||
==Types== | ==Types== | ||
In the ''Halo'' universe | In the ''Halo'' universe five different types of vehicles exist. The first four consisting of ground vehicles: [[#Light Vehicles|Light]], [[#Medium Vehicles|Medium]], [[#Heavy Vehicles|Heavy]], and [[#Giant Vehicles |Giant]]. The last type consists of all [[#Aerial Vehicles|Aerial]] vehicles. Each have different strengths, weaknesses and purposes, which help to ultimately decide which vehicle to use in which situation. Some vehicles are unusable in the Halo games, but can be available for use with the use of modified game content. | ||
===Light vehicles=== | ===Light vehicles=== | ||
[[ | [[Image:Halo 3 ghost angle.jpg|thumb|right|A Covenant [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghost]].]] | ||
[[ | [[Image:H3 Warthog.jpg|thumb|right|A UNSC [[Warthog]].]] | ||
Light vehicles are usually used to travel for short distances along with fighting infantry units. They are agile and are usually equipped with small weaponry types. They usually carry up to four passengers. Some have light weaponry and armor | Light vehicles are usually used to travel for short distances along with fighting infantry units. They are agile and are usually equipped with small weaponry types. They usually carry up to four passengers. Some have light weaponry and armor which means they can be vulnerable to heavy weaponry, or leave the passengers and driver badly exposed to small arms fire. | ||
;[[Covenant]] | ;[[Covenant]] | ||
*[[Ghost]] - Recon/Rapid Assault Vehicle | *[[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghost]] - Recon/Rapid Assault Vehicle - Usable in every ''Halo'' game. | ||
*[[ | *[[Brute Prowler]] - Light Recon Vehicle - Usable in ''Halo 3''. | ||
*[[Chopper]] - Rapid Assault Vehicle | *[[Brute Chopper]] - Rapid Assault Vehicle - Usable in ''Halo 3'', ''ODST'', and ''Halo Wars''. | ||
* | *[[Spectre]] - Light Recon Vehicle - Usable in ''Halo 2''. | ||
* | *[[Type-48 Revenant]] - Light Assault Gun Carriage - Usable in "Halo: Reach". | ||
;[[UNSC]] | ;[[UNSC]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Kestrel]] - Usable in ''Halo: Spartan Strike''. | ||
*[[M274 Mongoose ULATV]] - Ultra Light Recon Vehicle | *[[M274 Mongoose ULATV]] - Ultra Light Recon Vehicle - Usable in ''Halo 3'', ''4'', ''ODST'', ''Reach'', and ''2 Anniversary''. | ||
*[[M274 Mongoose ULATV#M274-M Gungoose variant|M274-M Gungoose]] | *[[M274 Mongoose ULATV#M274-M Gungoose variant|M274-M Gungoose]] - Usable in ''Halo 2 Anniversary''. | ||
*[[M12 | *[[M12 Warthog LRV]] - Light Recon Vehicle - Usable in ''Halo: CE'' , ''2'', ''3'', ''4'', ''ODST'', ''Halo Wars'', ''Halo: Reach'', ''2 Anniversary'', and ''Spartan Strike''. | ||
*[[M12A1 | *[[M12A1 Warthog LAAV]] - Light Anti-Armor Vehicle - Usable in ''Halo PC''. | ||
*[[M12G1 | *[[M12G1 Warthog LAAV]] - Light Anti-Armor Vehicle - Usable in ''Halo 2'', ''3'', ''4'', ''ODST'', ''Halo Wars'', and ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
*[[M12R | *[[M12R Light Anti-Armor Vehicle|M12R Warthog LAAV]] - Light Anti-Aircraft Vehicle - Usable in "Halo 4", and "Halo: Reach". | ||
*[[M831 | *[[M831 TT]] - Light Troop Transport Vehicle - Usable in ''Halo 3'' ''ODST'', and ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
===Medium vehicles=== | ===Medium vehicles=== | ||
Medium vehicles are a midway point between the recon prowess and agility of the light vehicles and the hard hitting power of heavy vehicles, without matching tanks in fire power. Medium vehicles will usually take more damage before destruction, and will provide better defense for the driver and passengers. They are usually larger than light vehicles, and will often carry heavy support weaponry. | |||
Medium vehicles are a midway point between the recon prowess and agility of the light vehicles and the hard | |||
;Covenant | ;Covenant | ||
*[[Shadow]] - Armored Personnel Carrier | *[[Shadow]] - Armored Personnel Carrier - "Unusable", Turret Usable (''Halo 2'') | ||
;UNSC | ;UNSC | ||
*[[ | *[[Wolverine]] - Self Propelled Anti-Aircraft Artillery - Usable in ''Halo Wars''. | ||
*[[ | *[[Cobra]] - Anti-Vehicle/Fortification Artillery - Usable in ''Halo Wars''. | ||
*[[ | *[[Gremlin]] - Combat Support Vehicle - Usable in ''Halo Wars'' | ||
*[[ | *[[Cyclops]] - Bipedal Exoskeleton - Usable in ''Halo Wars'' | ||
===Heavy vehicles=== | ===Heavy vehicles=== | ||
[[ | [[Image:AA Wraith.jpg|thumb|right|A Covenant AA [[Type-52 Anti-Aircraft Artillery|Wraith]].]] | ||
[[File: | [[File:1218570631 Scorpion.jpg|thumb|right|A UNSC [[M808 Scorpion]].]] | ||
Heavy vehicles are designed to smash foes and crush the enemy beneath their treads. They usually feature powerful weapons and heavy armor for destroying enemy vehicles and protecting themselves from retribution. They are often slow and are often restricted by terrain. | Heavy vehicles are designed to smash foes to pieces and crush the enemy beneath their treads. They usually feature powerful weapons and heavy armor for destroying enemy vehicles and protecting themselves from retribution. They are often slow and are often restricted by terrain. | ||
;Covenant | ;Covenant | ||
*[[Wraith]] - Self Propelled Artillery | *[[Wraith]] - Self Propelled Artillery - Usable in ''Halo 2'', ''3'',''4'',''ODST'', ''Halo Wars'', ''Reach'', ''Spartan Assault'', ''2 Anniversary'', and ''Spartan Strike''. | ||
*[[Anti-Aircraft Wraith]] - Anti-Air version of the Wraith | *[[Anti-Aircraft Wraith]] - Anti-Air version of the Wraith - Usable through a glitch in ''Halo 3'' and ''ODST'', and officially in ''Halo: Spartan Assault''. | ||
*[[Locust]] - Anti-building unit | *[[Locust]] - Anti-building unit - Usable in ''Halo Wars''. | ||
;UNSC | ;UNSC | ||
*[[M808 Scorpion|M808]] and [[M808B | *[[M808 Scorpion|M808]] and [[M808B Scorpion]] - Main Battle Tank - Usable in ''Halo: CE'', ''2'', ''3'', ''4'', ''ODST'', ''Halo Wars'', ''Reach'', ''Spartan Assault'', and ''2 Anniversary''. | ||
*[[ | *[[Grizzly]] - An upgraded version of the Scorpion - Usable in ''Halo Wars'' and ''Halo Spartan Assault''. | ||
*[[ | *[[Rhino]] - Long range plasma tank - Usable in two ''Halo Wars'' levels. | ||
===Giant vehicles=== | ===Giant vehicles=== | ||
[[ | [[Image:Scarab.jpg|thumb|right|A Covenant [[Type-47 Scarab]].]] | ||
The heaviest of vehicles are designed for functions as big as their sizes. They are | The heaviest of vehicles that are designed for functions as big as their sizes. They are however rarely suited for proper combat situations. They will carry defenses, such as defensive gun emplacements and turrets, but will usually be vulnerable in heavy combat circumstances. | ||
;Covenant | ;Covenant | ||
*[[Scarab]] - Assault Vehicle - Usable in ''Halo Wars | *[[Scarab]] - Assault Vehicle - Usable in ''Halo Wars''. Appears in ''Halo 3'', ''Halo 3 ODST'', and ''Halo 2 Anniversary''. | ||
* | *[[Harvester]] - Vehicle used for large scale excavations and searching for artifacts. - Appears in ''Halo 4''. | ||
;UNSC | ;UNSC | ||
*[[Elephant]] - Mobile command post/Search and Recovery/Personnel Transport - usable in ''Halo 3'' (only on the multiplayer level "[[Sandtrap (Level)|Sandtrap]]") and ''Halo Wars'', though in ''Halo Wars'' it is a much smaller troop transport version and not the massive vehicle repair variant. The Elephant also appears during the levels [[Mombasa Streets]] and [[Coastal Highway]] of ''Halo 3: ODST'' as a garbage truck variant, the | *[[Elephant]] - Mobile command post/Search and Recovery/Personnel Transport - usable in ''Halo 3'' (only on the multiplayer level "[[Sandtrap (Level)|Sandtrap]]") and ''Halo Wars'', though in ''Halo Wars'' it is a much smaller troop transport version and not the massive vehicle repair variant. The Elephant also appears during the levels [[Mombasa Streets]] and [[Coastal Highway]] of ''Halo 3: ODST'' as a garbage truck variant, the Olifant. | ||
*[[ | *[[Mammoth]] - Heavy wheeled transport vehicle used by the UNSC. It is the largest known terrestrial armored fighting vehicle employed by the UNSC, dwarfing even the similar "Elephant" HRV in size. - Appears in ''Halo 4''. | ||
===Aerial vehicles=== | ===Aerial vehicles=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Halo_Reach_Type_26_GSA.png|200px|thumb|right|A Covenant [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]].]] | ||
[[ | [[Image:Loyalist Type-52 Phantom Troop Carrier.jpg|thumb|right|A Covenant [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantom]].]] | ||
[[ | [[Image:Pelicandrop.jpg|thumb|right|A UNSC [[Dropship 77-Troop Carrier|Pelican]].]] | ||
[[File:F- | [[File:F-99_Wombat.jpg|thumb|F-99 Drone Fighter]] | ||
Aerial vehicles are often designed for ground support purposes, but are equipped to defend themselves from other vehicles. Aerial vehicles usually only have two weapons - an anti-infantry based weapon, and a heavier type of weaponry, usually missile or rocket based. This is due to the vehicle often needing to be light to be air-worthy. | Aerial vehicles are often designed for ground support purposes, but are equipped to defend themselves from other vehicles. Aerial vehicles usually only have two weapons - an anti-infantry based weapon, and a heavier type of weaponry, usually missile or rocket based. This is due to the vehicle often needing to be light to be air-worthy. | ||
;Covenant | ;Covenant | ||
* | *[[Banshee Interceptor]] - Covenant Navy's standard space interceptor support craft - Usable in ''Halo: Reach'' | ||
*[[Banshee]] - Covenant ground assault aircraft | *[[Banshee]] - Covenant ground assault aircraft - Usable in ''Halo: CE'', ''2'', ''3'', ''ODST'', ''4'', ''Halo Wars'', and ''Halo: Reach'', and ''Halo 2 Anniverary''. | ||
*[[Heretic Banshee]] - The Heretic version of the Banshee - Usable in ''Halo 2'' and ''Halo 2 Anniversary''. | |||
*[[Lich]] - Massive Covenant troop transport/gunship | *[[Lich]] - Massive Covenant troop transport/gunship - Appears in ''Halo 4'', and ''Halo 5 Guardians''. | ||
*[[Spirit]] - Covenant troop transport/gunship | *[[Spirit]] - Covenant troop transport/gunship - Appears in ''Halo: CE'', ''Halo Wars'', ''Halo: Reach'', ''Halo: Spartan Assault'' and ''Halo 5 Guardians''. | ||
*[[Phantom]] - Covenant troop transport/gunship | *[[Phantom]] - Covenant troop transport/gunship - Appears in ''Halo 2'', ''3'', ''ODST'',''4'', ''Reach'', ''Spartan Assault'', ''2 Anniversary'' and ''Halo 5 Guardians''. | ||
*[[Vampire]] - Covenant atmospheric fighter - Exclusive to ''Halo Wars''. | |||
*[[Seraph]] - Covenant primary starfighter | *[[Seraph]] - Covenant primary starfighter - Appears in ''Halo 2'', ''Halo 3'', ''Halo: Reach'', ''Halo 4'', and ''Halo 2 Anniversary''. | ||
;UNSC | ;UNSC | ||
*[[Broadsword]] - UNSC exoatmospheric multirole strike fighter | *[[Broadsword]] - UNSC exoatmospheric multirole strike fighter - Usable in ''Halo 4'' | ||
*[[Hornet]] - UNSC ground assault aircraft - Usable in ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo Wars''. | |||
*[[Hornet]] - UNSC ground assault aircraft | *[[Transport Hornet]] - a Hornet without missiles and a slower machine gun. Usable in the ''Halo 3'' maps [[Avalanche]] and [[Sandbox]]. | ||
*[[Transport Hornet]] - a Hornet without missiles and a slower machine gun. | *[[Pelican]] - UNSC troop transport aircraft - Usable in ''Halo Wars'' and ''Halo 4'', but ride-able and flippable through glitches in the ''Halo'' Trilogy. | ||
*[[Pelican]] - UNSC troop transport aircraft | *[[Sabre]] - Space fighter - Usable in ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
*[[Sabre]] - Space fighter | *[[Shortsword]] - UNSC atmospheric bomber - Usable in ''Halo Wars''. | ||
*[[Shortsword]] - UNSC atmospheric bomber | *[[Sparrowhawk]] (Hawk) - UNSC VTOL ground attack aircraft - Usable in ''Halo Wars''. | ||
*[[Sparrowhawk]] (Hawk) - UNSC VTOL ground attack aircraft | *[[Vulture]] - huge UNSC heavy gunship - Usable in ''Halo Wars''. | ||
*[[Vulture]] - huge UNSC heavy gunship | *[[Pod]] - ''Halo Wars'' unit used for building bases. | ||
*[[ | *[[Human Supply Ship]] - UNSC dropship/supply transport - Appears in ''Halo Wars''. | ||
*[[Falcon]] - A UNSC troop transport gunship. | *[[Falcon Tiltrotor]] - A UNSC troop transport gunship used at [[Reach]]. | ||
*[[Condor]] - A UNSC long-range aerospace transport craft | *[[Condor]] - A UNSC long-range aerospace transport craft- Appears in ''Halo Nightfall''. | ||
*[[SOEIV]] (Single Occupant Exoatmospere Insertion Vehicle) Primary drop-shock vehicle for [[ODST]] | *[[SOEIV]] (Single Occupant Exoatmospere Insertion Vehicle) Primary drop-shock vehicle for [[ODST]] - Appears in ''Halo 3 ODST'' and ''Halo 2''. | ||
*[[Longsword]] - Main Interceptor/Strike Fighter for the UNSC Defense Force | *[[Longsword]] - Main Interceptor/Strike Fighter for the UNSC Defense Force - Appears in ''Halo Reach'' and ''Halo'' | ||
===Civilian vehicles=== | ===Civilian vehicles=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Hoglx.jpg|200px|thumb|right|A civilian warthog.]] | ||
Not all vehicles seen in-game are military. Several models of human civilian vehicles can be seen throughout the series. Some examples include: | Not all vehicles seen in-game are military. Several models of human civilian vehicles can be seen throughout the series. Some examples include: | ||
*[[Civilian Warthog|AMG Civilian Warthog, aka "The Hog"]] - a civilian version of the military's Warthog. Usable in ''Halo 2 Anniversary''. | *[[Civilian Warthog|AMG Civilian Warthog, aka "The Hog"]] - a civilian version of the military's Warthog. Usable in ''Halo 2 Anniversary''. | ||
*[[HuCiv]][[Genet]] - a popular coupe utilized by the [[NMPD]] as the standard model for their patrol cars | *[[Überchassis]] - a luxury sports car | ||
*[[ | *[[MLX]] - a luxury sports car | ||
*[[ | *[[HuCiv]][[Genet]] - a popular coupe, utilized by the [[NMPD]] as the standard model for their patrol cars | ||
*[[Pontiac GTO]] - an antique muscle car | |||
*[[Capri]] - a vehicle manufactured by [[AMG Transport Dynamics]] | |||
*[[Sinoviet HM 1220 LTUV-M]] - a former military vehicle-turned-civilian, similar to the warthog | *[[Sinoviet HM 1220 LTUV-M]] - a former military vehicle-turned-civilian, similar to the warthog | ||
*[[ | *[[Mainz Träger Dynamik]] - a Jeep-like vehicle | ||
*[[Tractor unit]] - civilian and military cargo trucks | |||
*[[Tractor unit]] - civilian and military cargo trucks | *[[S-2 Traxus Cargo Transporter]] - a forklift | ||
*[[ | *[[MagLev Train]] - an magnetically powered train seen in several human cities | ||
