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{{Title|''Wuzum''-pattern Spectre}}
{{Ratings}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Era|HCW}}
{{Disambig header|the Spectre model featured in ''[[Halo 2]]''|the Spectre cut from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''|Wuchek-pattern Spectre}}
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The '''''Wuzum''-pattern Patroller'''{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} {{Type|46|Infantry Support Vehicle|ISV}},{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} more commonly known as the '''Spectre''', is a [[Covenant]] anti-infantry and transportation vehicle.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
The '''Spectre''' is a [[Covenant]] ground assault/transportation vehicle. It is only available in ''[[Halo 2]]''.


==Overview==
==Overview==
===Design details===
The Spectre is an armored transport vehicle of the Covenant military. The Spectre, like many other Covenant vehicles, has the ability to rapidly increase its speed with the aid of [[Boosted Gravity Propulsion Drive|propulsion drive]] ,but at the cost of maneuverability. It offers two seating positions for additional passengers and thus allows them to add to the vehicle's firepower with their own weaponry. However, these seats are completely exposed and as such the passengers are very vulnerable to small arms fire and splash damage from nearby explosions. A protective metal hull shields the driver’s seat to some extent; the hull leaves the driver's upper body exposed to small arms and explosive fire.
Like most Covenant vehicles, the Spectre utilizes a pair of [[boosted gravity propulsion drive]]s for locomotion and features a sleek, bulbous design. The driver is seated in a lightly armored station at the front of the vehicle; a hatch provides limited protection to the driver's left and right sides, though the front is almost completely exposed. A single anti-gravity generator is mounted on either side of the vehicle behind the driver. A single-passenger seat is mounted above each anti-gravity generator, allowing two passengers to provide fire support. It is quite transportable and can be easily carried by a {{Pattern|Kez'katu|Phantom}}.


The Spectre possesses impressive lateral maneuverability: it is able to strafe left and right at almost full speed, which is one of its main advantages over the Prowler.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} The main thruster can be accelerated indefinitely, greatly increasing the vehicle's speed at a great cost of maneuverability.
The Spectre features a rear-mounted Plasma Turret as its primary armament which is capable of 360 degree firing arc and rapidly depleting an enemy's energy shield and suppress their advancement due to its high rate of fire. It provides a stable, mobile gun platform for heavy anti-infantry fire and a method of delivering troops into the heart of a battle.


===Armament===
===Advantages===
The Spectre's main armament is a [[Class-1 directed energy cannon|Class-1 light plasma cannon]], mounted on a turret above the forward thruster at the rear of the vehicle. This weapon possesses a very high rate of fire, though the bolts often ricochet off of targets. The turret can rotate 360 degrees and has a large angle of vertical inclination, allowing it to fire on targets at higher elevations, including low-flying aircraft.  
The Spectre, similar to its [[Warthog|UNSC counterpart]], has a much more stable firing platform thanks to its flat and heavy platform design and evenly-placed propulsion drive. Its Plasma Turret is very accurate and has a high rate of fire, delivering a reasonable amount of damage to its target; it is ideal for taking down Banshees, and can be used with success against infantry. The Spectre is capable of carrying an additional passenger in contrast to the Warthog.


==Operational history==
===Disadvantages===
The Spectre was first encountered by [[United Nations Space Command]] personnel during the [[Battle of Sargasso]] in [[2546]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} The Spectre was used by the Covenant to fill a role between that of the {{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}}, a rapid assault vehicle, and that of the {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}, a heavy support tank. The Spectre competed in this regard with the relatively uncommon [[Qavardu Workshop Prowler]], which was utilized exclusively by the [[Jiralhanae]], though neither held popular favor; eventually, both were largely supplanted by the {{Pattern|Rizvum|Revenant}}.{{Ref/Site|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/revenant/110b15d5-7113-4f55-953e-037f8ef6993a|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Revenant|D=12|M=03|Y=2011|LocalArchive=Archive:Halo Waypoint/2009 to 2014/Universe/Vehicles#Revenant}} The {{Pattern|Phelent|Revenant|}} of Revenant, in particular, displays a great similarity to the Spectre, with both vehicles boasting a light plasma cannon gunner on the rear.
One of many disadvantages of the Spectre is the high vulnerability of its passengers to attacks. While the driver's seat is protected by the vehicle's hull, the passengers are an open target to small arms fire and splash damage from nearby explosions. The gunner must also lead his targets when firing at medium to long range, as there is a noticable travel time for the plasma projectiles, as opposed to the Warthog's LAAG, which hits its targets instantly.


Spectres were used by the Covenant during the [[Second Fall of Arcadia]] in [[2549]].{{Ref/Anthology|Id=Oasis|HFra|Oasis}} During the [[Battle of Installation 05|Battle of]] [[Installation 05]], a Spectre along with several [[Karo'etba-pattern Ghost|Ghosts]] were deployed by a [[Kez'katu-pattern Phantom|Phantom]] to support [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee and a unit of [[Special Operations Sangheili]] in order to support their push through the [[Flood]]-infested [[Quarantine Zone]] towards the [[Library]]. Shortly after emerging from a downed [[Sentinel manufacturing facility]], 'Vadamee regrouped with [[Special Operations Commander]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]] and another Sangheili piloting another Spectre.{{Ref/Level|H2|Quarantine Zone}} Later in the battle, following the outbreak of the [[Great Schism]], [[Jiralhanae]] forces deployed to the surface of Installation 05 utilized at least one Spectre during their attacks against the Sangheili.{{Ref/Level|H2|Uprising}} Another was used by Thel 'Vadam during his assault on the [[Bastion of the Brutes]] and several more Jiralhanae-operated Spectres were among the forces that vainly attempted to prevent 'Vadam and [[Sergeant Johnson]] from reaching the installation's [[Control Room (Installation 05)|Control Room]].{{Ref/Level|H2|The Great Journey}} In the following weeks, the Spectre was entirely replaced by the [[Qavardu Workshop Prowler]] which was being mass-produced by then.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
==Tactics==
The Spectre offers a defensive weapon, a rapid firing Plasma Cannon placed at the rear of the vehicle offering 360 degrees of fire. The weapon is somewhat powerful and can cut through enemy infantry with ease. The turret performs poorly against armored vehicles such as the [[Type-25 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraith]] and [[Scorpion Tank]] where shots fired bounce off but damage is still inflicted on the driver of the vehicle.


After the war, some independent Sangheili [[keep]]s on [[Sanghelios]] kept Spectres and used them at the outset of the [[Blooding Years]]. In [[2558]], a [[Kig-Yar]] [[Kig-Yar pirate queen|pirate queen]] on [[Ven III]] also had a number of Spectres, one of which was used against her forces when it was comandeered by [[Spartan]] [[Naiya Ray]].{{Ref/Comic|HEsc|Issue=12}} On the planet [[Carrow]] in a [[Joint Occupation Zone]], Sangheili under the direction of [[Rojka 'Kasaan]] demilitarized many Spectres as a gesture of peace toward humans, but by July of 2558 many had also been rearmed by followers of [[Thars]].{{Ref/Reuse|Oasis}}
===Campaign===
*Its rapid-firing linear plasma cannon makes it very useful against [[Banshees]], because it is more accurate and fast instead of the normal, slow plasma bolts. On [[Legendary]], a Spectre can be very irritating to a Banshee as it is not easy to hit.
*The Spectre, whilst disadvantaged in speed compared to other vehicles, has its advantages in combat. The Warthog can hold three people, where as the Spectre can hold four. This is a minor advantage, but can be useful as it provides extra fire support, giving the Spectre defense on all sides-especially if the occupants are armed with weapons like Rocket Launchers or Fuel Rod Guns (giving the Spectre a better chance against vehicles).


==Gameplay==
===Multiplayer===
{{Main|Spectre}}
*The Spectre is the likely choice for getting to the top of multiplayer maps such as [[Coagulation (Level)|Coagulation]] and [[Burial Mounds (Level)|Burial Mounds]], thanks to its indefinite boosting ability.
The ''Wuzum''-pattern was first seen and made playable in ''Halo 2''.
*Similar to the Ghost, the Spectre is an ideal vehicle for [[Splatter|splattering]] enemies
*One excellent tactical strategy is to use the Spectres and other vehicles as a combination like the Warthog and Ghost, for more firepower and protection which is quite effective against groups and a small number of enemy infantry and vehicles.
*Spectres hold one extra player as opposed to the Warthog, a usual favorite for teams. While the Spectre is less commonly used, the extra seat provides advantages for objective based games, such as [[Capture the Flag]].
*The Spectre is also suitable for rapid movement across a map. While players may obtain and stay in a Warthog, the Spectre can be used to carry a small team across distances to be closer to combat.
 
==Production Notes==
The first and foremost appearance of the Spectre is in the [[Pre-Xbox Halo|Halo pre-release]], but was later cut out of Halo: Combat Evolved. Though it is exclusive to ''Halo 2'' and the Halo pre-release, early Spectres were seen in the [[Halo E3 2000 Trailer]], but did not make it into the final version of the game. It was replaced by its Brute counterpart, the [[Brute Prowler]], in ''Halo 3'' and seems to be the inspiration behind the [[Revenant (vehicle)|Revenant]] in ''Halo: Reach''.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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*If the player presses and holds ''A'' while driving, the air brake will engage. The front end will rise, enabling the player to climb some walls.
*If the player presses and holds ''A'' while driving, the air brake will engage. The front end will rise, enabling the player to climb some walls.
*A glitch occurs when two players in the passenger seats have [[Sentinel Beam]]s. If one player fires their Sentinel Beam, then the other player's Sentinel Beam will appear to fire as well, though this will not drain the second player's battery, and will not increase the damage. If the second player fires their beam, the only effect on the target will be from them.{{citation needed}}
*In gameplay, the turret's shots bounce off heavily armored vehicles such as Wraiths and Scorpions but they still cause damage to the driver of the vehicle.
*A glitch occurs when two players in the passenger seats have [[Sentinel Beam]]s. If one player fires their Sentinel Beam, then the other player's Sentinel Beam will appear to fire as well, though this will not drain the second player's battery, and it will not increase the damage. If the second player fires their beam, the only effect on the target will be from them.{{citation needed}}
*Like most Covenant vehicles, the Spectre is named after some sort of spectral entity.
*The sound for the plasma turret of the Spectre was recycled for the Brute Prowler.
*In ''Halo: Reach'', another new vehicle filling a similar role to the Spectre, the [[Revenant]], makes its first appearance. It also similar in terms of appearance.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Development images===
<gallery widths="150" orientation="landscape" captionalign="left">
<gallery>
File:1221710347 Plasma turret.jpg|A Spectre's plasma turret.
File:H2 Spectre Concept.jpg|''Halo 2'' concept art.
File:Phantom with Spectre.jpg|A Spectre mounted on the Phantom's undercarriage.
File:H2A Spectre Concept.jpg|Spectre concept art for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:Halo Spectre Concept.jpg|The original Spectre present in the E3 2000 Trailer.
</gallery>
File:Simalcrum halo.jpg|A Spectre in [[Coagulation]].
 
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
File:Halo2-T46CovSpectreISV.png|An overhead view of the Spectre.
File:H2 Spectre Angle.png|A angled view of the Spectre.
File:H2-T46SpectreISV-Profile.png|A side view of the Spectre.
File:H2 Spectre.jpg|A fully-manned Spectre in ''Halo 2''.
File:Phantom with Spectre.jpg|A Spectre mounted on a Phantom's undercarriage.
File:HE12 Transport Cockpit.jpg|Naiya Ray in the cockpit of a Spectre in ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 12]]''.
File:HE12 Transport.jpg|A turret-less Spectre inside [[Ven III]]'s cave system.
File:HE12 Transport Run.jpg|A turret-less Spectre traversing Ven III's caverns.
File:HE12 Transport Rear.jpg|Rear view of the turret-less Spectre.
File:HE12 Transport2.jpg|Another view of a turret-less Spectre.
File:H2A-Spectre1.jpg|The Spectre in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:H2A-Spectre.jpg|[[Rtas 'Vadum]] shooting the T-46 plasma cannon aboard a Spectre during the Battle of Installation 05.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Fractures]]''
**''[[Oasis]]''
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]''
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
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==Related Pages==
*[[Warthog]]
*[[Brute Prowler]]
*[[Revenant (vehicle)|Revenant]]


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{{Covenant Vehicles}}
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[[Category:Vehicles]]
[[Category:Covenant vehicles]]
[[Category:Drivable Vehicles]]
[[Category:Covenant Vehicles]]

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