Editing Wuchek-pattern Spectre

{{Title|''Wuchek''-pattern Spectre}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Disambig header|Spectre variant featured in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''|introduced in ''Halo 2''|Wuzum-pattern Spectre}}
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|image=[[File:HCE WuchekSpectre.jpg|300px]]
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|line=[[Spectre]]
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|armament=1 rapid-fire [[heavy plasma cannon]];{{Ref/Reuse|CFLore}}<br>Modification or ancestor of {{Pattern|Mamua'uda|Shade}}{{Ref/Reuse|CFLore}}
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*1 driver{{Ref/Reuse|CFLore}}
*1 gunner{{Ref/Reuse|CFLore}}
|complement=1 passenger{{Ref/Reuse|CFLore}}
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The '''''Wuchek''-pattern Patroller''' (more commonly known as the '''[[Spectre]]''') is a ground vehicle formerly in service with the [[Covenant]].{{Ref/Site|Id=CFLore|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-cutting-room-lore|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Cutting Room Lore|D=26|M=07|Y=2022}}

==Overview==
===Design details===
The ''Wuchek''-pattern Spectre is defined from its {{Pattern|Wuzum|Spectre|}} counterpart by its distinct red outer hull. It incorporates a rapid-fire [[heavy plasma cannon]] bespoke-designed by [[Achoem Weapons]] as payment for a now-undocumented favour - believed to be either an ancestor or modification of the {{Pattern|Mamua'uda|Shade}} turret.{{Ref/Reuse|CFLore}}

===Development history===
The ''Wuchek'' [[design pattern]] of the Spectre line was designed by the [[Sangheili]] transport architect, [[Dren 'Teconzee]], and incorporated a number of heterodox modifications of older [[Forerunner]] mechanisms beneath its [[nanolaminate]] hull. 'Teconzee's meticulous approach to this custom design saw him modify the vehicle's [[Boosted gravity propulsion drive|propulsion systems]], navigation controls, power plant and weapons array.{{Ref/Reuse|CFLore}}

The bespoke nature of the vehicle, and its usage of ancient Forerunner mechanisms, meant it was never widely manufactured and thus remained a rare sight on the battlefield.{{Ref/Reuse|CFLore}}

==Gameplay==
{{Main|Spectre}}

==Production Notes==
The ''Wuchek''-pattern Spectre was developed for, and ultimately one of several [[Cut Halo: Combat Evolved vehicles|cut vehicles]] from the pre-release era of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', with several pieces of concept art and in-game footage showcased at [[Halo E3 2000 trailer|E3 2000]]. At the time of its development, the vehicle was named the "Shadow", a name that would later be applied to [[Ruwaa-pattern Shadow|a Covenant troop transport vehicle]] introduced in ''[[Halo 2]]''. ''Halo 2'' would also see the introduction of the {{Pattern|Wuzum|Spectre}}, based heavily on the cut "Shadow" but given a significant redesign.

The vehicle was restored as part of the [[Digsite|Digsite Alpha]] initiative and later canonised in [[2022]] as the ''Wuchek''-pattern Spectre.{{Ref/Reuse|CFLore}} In [[2023]], the restored Spectre was released for use in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' modding via the ''[[Halo Editing Kit]]'' as a fully functioning vehicle, featuring an operational driver, gunner and passenger seat. For simplicity, the vehicle was renamed from its in-development "Shadow" name to the Spectre in the fixed-up files.{{Ref/Site|Id=DSDeliveries|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/digsite-deliveries|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Digsite Deliveries - Halo: MCC|D=07|M=07|Y=2023}}

==Gallery==
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<gallery>
File:HCE Spectre_Concept 1.png|Early concept art of the "Shadow".
File:HCE Spectre_Concept 2.png|Finalized concept art of the cut "Shadow".
File:HCE_EarlyShadow_Concept.jpg|Another concept art piece of the "Shadow".
File:HCE Transport Concept.jpg|Concept art of the "Shadow"'s controls.
File:Halo Spectre Concept.jpg|The "Shadow" in-game.
File:PXH_Vehicle-Spectre1.jpg|The ''Wuchek'' Spectre ported into ''Combat Evolved''.
File:PHX_Spectre_shadertests.jpg|The ''Wuchek'' Spectre ported into ''Combat Evolved'', demonstrating the vehicle's appearance under different shader settings.
File:HCE_Digsite_Vehicles_1.jpg|The ''Wuchek'' Spectre restored into ''Combat Evolved'' by Digsite (second from left).
File:HCE Spectre Driving Screenshot.png|Driving the Spectre.
File:HCE Spectre Gunning Screenshot.png|Operating the Spectre's gun.
</gallery>

==Sources==
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{{Covenant Ground Vehicles}}