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The '''Shadow''' is a [[Covenant]] heavy ground transport vehicle. It is exclusive to Halo 2 and players are unable to drive it.
The '''''Ruwaa''-pattern Light Transport'''{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=276}} {{Type|29|Troop/Vehicle Transport|T/VT}},{{Ref/Reuse|essential}} or more commonly the '''Shadow''', is a [[Covenant]] ground transport vehicle.


== Introduction==
==Overview==
===Design details===
The Shadow is a Covenant light troop transport vehicle analogous to human armored personnel carriers such as the [[M650 Mastodon]]. The vehicle is broadly arch-shaped, with the driver cabin located at the vehicle's front and protected by heavy frontal armor, with a turret located on the top. The centre of the arch boasts powerful [[gravitic]] fields capable of hosting a single [[Ghost]], equipment or a small bench seating eight passengers. Unlike the front, the sides of the vehicle have virtually no armor, and are completely exposed to enemy fire.{{Ref/Game|Id=H2|H2|Shadow in-game model}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Book|Halo 2 manual|Page=19|LocalArchive=:H2_Human_Manual.pdf}}{{Ref/Book|Halo 2 Limited Collector's Edition manual|Page=17|LocalArchive=:H2_Covenant_Manual.pdf}}


The Shadow is a dedicated troop transport vehicle, similar to an [[M12 Warthog Armored Personnel Carrier|Armored Personnel Carrier]]. As such it is not an offensive vehicle. It is slow and cumbersome. However, it possesses a powerful defensive plasma turret, which is used solely for defense, rather than offense. It is placed at it's top, the vehicle itself can be easily outmaneuvered by smaller vehicles such as the [[Warthog]] or [[Ghost (Vehicle)|Ghost]].  It's heavy armor is its best defense against attack and is the reason for its slow speed.
===Armament===
The Shadow is equipped with a {{Pattern|Mamua'uda|Shade}} turret, mounted on the aft of the vehicle. Aside from this, any passengers riding on the vehicle are able to contribute their own firepower to the vehicle's defense.{{Ref/Reuse|H2}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


The vehicle itself is almost always manned by an [[Elite]] driver and an [[Elite]] gunner. Shadows thus far encountered have been observed transporting 1 unmanned [[Ghost]] and therefore had a crew complement of only two. Infantry transport versions are typically able to carry approximately 8 passengers, though the exact number varies depending on their species. Although the transport bay is exposed, it is unknown if these passengers could lend their own firepower to the Shadow's defense.
===Usage===
Due to the vehicle's minimal armor coverage, the Shadow is typically deployed by the Covenant as rear-echelon light equipment and personnel transport. This makes the Shadow a vital component in Covenant occupation efforts, and the vehicle's extremely fast top speed in open terrain allows it to serve as a rapid deployment vehicle for such tasks. During extended travel, the crew may take turns defending the Shadow from atop the arch, or from their seated positions below.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


== Operation ==
==Operational history==
[[Image:Shadow.jpg|thumb|left|A close-up of a Shadow.]]
T-29 Shadows were used by the Covenant during the [[Battle of Earth]] in [[2552]] as a troop and prisoner transport.{{Ref/Level|H2|Outskirts}}{{Ref/Comic|Id=Uprising|HU}} They continued service in the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war]] era, with the [[Banished]] making extensive use of them during the [[Operation: WOLFE|conflict]] on [[Reach]] in [[2559]].{{Ref/Novel|HSoR|Chapter=4}}
Shadows are the [[Covenant]]'s main method of moving large numbers of troops around ground based battlefields. They have one driver, a gunner, and up to eight occupants, depending on the species of the passengers. One might compare it to a "Bus".


The Shadow also doubles as a small vehicle transporter and is outfitted to carry [[Ghosts]]. However, their main purpose is to deploy infantry; mainly [[Elites]], [[Brutes]], [[Grunts]], and [[Jackals]]; straight into the fight. For point defense, they are equipped with a heavy Plasma Cannon<ref>Halo 2 Instruction Manual</ref> which appears to be of the same design as the [[Shade]] turret in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' but fires [[Plasma]] bolts identical to those of the [[Shielded Plasma Cannon]] in ''[[Halo 2]]'' but faster.
==Production notes==
The Shadow's design dates back to the original [[2000]]-era builds of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', when the game was still intended to be a third-person shooter. At this time, the vehicle was simply known as <code>c ground transport</code>, and had a noticeably blockier appearance. The vehicle was ultimately one of [[Cut Halo: Combat Evolved vehicles|many vehicles]] cut from ''Combat Evolved'', later making its in-game debut in ''[[Halo 2]]''{{'}}s [[Outskirts]] level.{{Ref/Twitter|Id=Shadow|game_fabricator|1413299559875235841|Marcus Lehto|Quote=Yes, at that time it was just called "c ground transport"|D=09|M=7|Y=2021}} The original ''Combat Evolved'' design for the vehicle was later canonised as the {{Pattern|Adsk|Shadow}}.


Unlike the Shielded Plasma Cannon, this mounted [[plasma]] version seems to need a period of time to 'cycle up' to maximum firing rate (similar to the [[M41 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun]] on the [[Warthog]]). This maximum fire rate is superior to that of both the portable [[Plasma Cannon]] and the [[Shielded Plasma Cannon]] turret. It can lay down a torrent of plasma fire that is deadly to infantry and vehicles alike.
Interestingly, during the original ''Combat Evolved'' era, another vehicle was intended for inclusion under the name of the Shadow. This vehicle was also similarly-cut, and ultimately also revived in ''Halo 2'' - ultimately renamed as the [[Wuzum-pattern Spectre|Spectre]].{{Ref/Site|Id=Origin|URL=https://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?cid=630|Site=Bungie.net|Page=The Origin of Halo|D=18|M=1|Y=2021}} The original ''Combat Evolved'' design was later canonised as the {{Pattern|Wuchek|Spectre}}.


Through modding the Shadow also has a boost much like the [[Ghost (vehicle)|Ghost]] and [[Spectre]]. The Shadow's boost gives it a hard time stopping after deployed for a few seconds. Akin to the Ghost and especially the [[Spectre]], it also can pop "wheelies" through the A button.
==Trivia==
 
*In the level [[Outskirts]], a total of [[Seven|7]] Shadows can be found.
== Shadow in Combat ==
*''Halo 2''{{'}}s files show the Shadow as being hijackable and drivable, but this is not possible to do in the base game. Using mods, these mechanics can be accessed. Additionally, there are two versions of the Shadow, one which transports Ghosts (seen in-game) and another which transports infantry.
[[Image:Shadow02.jpg|200px|left|thumb|Shadow on an underground Mombasa highway.]]
The Shadow is a bulky, heavy armored vehicle and as such is able to take an immense amount of punishment before succumbing to damage. The Shadow may exhibit multiple internal explosions that rock its entire chassis or lift it from the floor by quite a distance whilst under intense fire. However, it will continue moving in spite of this.
 
As a consequence it is advisable to focus all attentions on the driver of the Shadow; after all, an [[Elite]] can only take so much punishment. Often the gunner must be dealt with first but due to the exposed nature of its position this will pose little problem (the Shadow's gunner will fire at a slow rate, though if you hop in the gunner seat, the rate of fire is increased dramatically if you continue to fire over a period of time). The turret has the capable and comparable power of a [[Phantom]]'s guns, but can shoot faster and at a greater rate and distance.
 
Once incapacitated the Shadow will drop it's load on the ground. Like all [[Covenant]] vehicles the Shadow, once taken down, will experience a secondary detonation. This is by far the largest of all such critical damage reactions of any [[Covenant]] vehicle, resulting in an immense explosion that has the ability to catapult the vehicle into the air, sometimes even culminating in a roll-over.
 
However, if you simply cannot take out the gunner, all you have to do is charge up to the very back and just fire while pushing against it. This way, you're inflicting massive loads of damage while avoiding the deadly Turret, which can't hit you at this angle. As there is an incline to the gunner, you can simply push against the vehicle, jump on the vehicle, climb up the incline, and take over the gun. That way, you don't have to spend all your time destroying the vehicle when you can simply take it over.
 
== In-Game Limitations ==
[[Image:Passengershadow.JPG|170px|right|thumb|Passengers in Shadow]]
[[Image:117inshadow.JPG|170px|right|thumb|Master Chief shown using his unused Shadow animation]]
Unlike almost all other land-based vehicles in ''[[Halo 2]]'', the Shadow is not a pilot-able (except the turret) vehicle for the player. This makes it only good as a placed turret, albeit a very powerful one. The Shadow is exclusive to the level [[Outskirts]], where [[John-117]] must destroy a convoy of them. The turret shoots similar to the [[Shade|Covenant Shade plasma turret]].


The Shadows in ''Halo 2'' are always seen transporting [[Ghost (Vehicle)|Ghosts]], never infantry, but the seat bearing Shadows can be unlocked via a modded [[Xbox]]. It was discovered to be a drivable vehicle in the Halo 3 Beta code, although Shadows are never encountered in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
==Gallery==
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<gallery>
File:PXH SeraphShadow.png|The ''Halo: Combat Evolved''-era Shadow alongside the [[Cut Halo: Combat Evolved vehicles#Covenant tank|Covenant tank]].
File:H2_Shadow_Concept.jpg|''Halo 2'' concept art.
File:H2_Shadow_Concept_2.jpg|''Halo 2'' concept art.
File:H2_Shadow_Concept_3.jpg|''Halo 2'' concept art.
File:H2 E3 Demo Shadows.jpg|The Shadow in the [[Halo 2 E3 demo|''Halo 2'' E3 demo]].
File:H2_Shadow_Front.png|The Shadow in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
File:H2-T29ShadowTVT-AngleSide2.png|The Shadow in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2-T29ShadowTVT-SideProfile.png|Side view of the Shadow in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2_Shadow_Underground.jpg|A Shadow on an [[NM 105 E|underground Mombasa highway]].
File:H2-T29ShadowTVT-Side.png|The Shadow troop carrier.
File:H2_Shadow_Passengers.jpg|[[Unggoy]] and [[Kig-Yar]] passengers riding A Shadow.
File:HU Shadows.png|Shadows in [[Old Cleveland]] in ''[[Halo: Uprising]]''.
File:H2A-pavel-belov-shadow.jpg|Concept art of the Shadow for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A Shadow Concept 1.jpg|Concept art of the Shadow for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2ACampaign ShadowConvoy.png|A convoy of Shadows move through Mombasa's highways in the mission [[Outskirts]] on [[Halo 2]].
File:H2A T29Shadow TroopTransport.png|The troop transport variant with updated Halo 2: Anniversary graphics.
</gallery>


== Character Compatibility ==
==List of appearances==
 
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
*[[Elites]]
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
*[[Grunts]] have animation, but it is not used in actual gameplay. Although, they can be seen in Halo 2 E3 2003 Demo.
**''[[Second Sunrise over New Mombasa]]''
*[[Jackals]] have animation, but not used in actual gameplay.
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*[[Spartans]] have the animation, but the game disables entry into seat without modding the map file. It is able to be boarded in [[Halo 2 Vista]] Multiplayer Mode.
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]''
 
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
==Trivia==
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*The Shadow was actually going to be in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] as a [[Covenant]] version of the [[Warthog]], but was cut when [[Bungie]] decided it would be a first-person shooter.
*The Shadow is only seen in the ''Halo 2'' level [[Outskirts]] transporting Ghosts in the New Mombasa tunnel.
*In [[Halo: Uprising]], the Shadows were used to take civilian prisoners to the stadium in [[Cleveland]].
*It also made an appearance in the ''Second Sunrise Over Mombasa'' story from the [[Halo Graphic Novel]].


==Sources==
==Sources==
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{{Ref/Sources}}
 
==Related Pages==
*[[Elephant]] - [[UNSC]] Equivalent


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Latest revision as of 17:01, July 29, 2023

This article is about Covenant ground transport introduced in Halo 2. For other vehicles of the Shadow family, see Shadow.
Ruwaa-pattern Light Transport
H2A T29-TVT.png
Production information

Manufacturer:

Assembly Forges[1][2][3]

Technical specifications

Length:

13.8 meters (45.4 ft)[2][3]

Width:

7.6 meters (24.9 ft)[2][3]

Height:

6.77 meters (22.2 ft)[2][3]

Mass:

69.75 metric tons (68.65 LT; 76.89 ST)[4][3]

Maximum speed:

66 miles per hour (106 km/h)[2]

Armament:

One Type-29 Anti-Infantry Weapon Emplacement/Mounted[2][3]

Crew:

Complement:

Usage

In service:

Human-Covenant War

Role(s):

Ground transport for vehicles and infantry

Affiliation:

Covenant[2]

 

The Ruwaa-pattern Light Transport[3] (UNSC Type classification: Type-29 Troop/Vehicle Transport, T-29 T/VT),[1] or more commonly the Shadow, is a Covenant ground transport vehicle.

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The Shadow is a Covenant light troop transport vehicle analogous to human armored personnel carriers such as the M650 Mastodon. The vehicle is broadly arch-shaped, with the driver cabin located at the vehicle's front and protected by heavy frontal armor, with a turret located on the top. The centre of the arch boasts powerful gravitic fields capable of hosting a single Ghost, equipment or a small bench seating eight passengers. Unlike the front, the sides of the vehicle have virtually no armor, and are completely exposed to enemy fire.[5][3][6][7]

Armament[edit]

The Shadow is equipped with a Mamua'uda-pattern Shade turret, mounted on the aft of the vehicle. Aside from this, any passengers riding on the vehicle are able to contribute their own firepower to the vehicle's defense.[5][3]

Usage[edit]

Due to the vehicle's minimal armor coverage, the Shadow is typically deployed by the Covenant as rear-echelon light equipment and personnel transport. This makes the Shadow a vital component in Covenant occupation efforts, and the vehicle's extremely fast top speed in open terrain allows it to serve as a rapid deployment vehicle for such tasks. During extended travel, the crew may take turns defending the Shadow from atop the arch, or from their seated positions below.[3]

Operational history[edit]

T-29 Shadows were used by the Covenant during the Battle of Earth in 2552 as a troop and prisoner transport.[8][9] They continued service in the post-war era, with the Banished making extensive use of them during the conflict on Reach in 2559.[10]

Production notes[edit]

The Shadow's design dates back to the original 2000-era builds of Halo: Combat Evolved, when the game was still intended to be a third-person shooter. At this time, the vehicle was simply known as c ground transport, and had a noticeably blockier appearance. The vehicle was ultimately one of many vehicles cut from Combat Evolved, later making its in-game debut in Halo 2's Outskirts level.[11] The original Combat Evolved design for the vehicle was later canonised as the Adsk-pattern Shadow.

Interestingly, during the original Combat Evolved era, another vehicle was intended for inclusion under the name of the Shadow. This vehicle was also similarly-cut, and ultimately also revived in Halo 2 - ultimately renamed as the Spectre.[12] The original Combat Evolved design was later canonised as the Wuchek-pattern Spectre.

Trivia[edit]

  • In the level Outskirts, a total of 7 Shadows can be found.
  • Halo 2's files show the Shadow as being hijackable and drivable, but this is not possible to do in the base game. Using mods, these mechanics can be accessed. Additionally, there are two versions of the Shadow, one which transports Ghosts (seen in-game) and another which transports infantry.

Gallery[edit]

Main-Legendary.png See our gameplay information related to Ruwaa-pattern Shadow on its gameplay page.
Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.
  • The Halo: Combat Evolved-era Shadow alongside the Covenant tank.

    The Halo: Combat Evolved-era Shadow alongside the Covenant tank.

  • Halo 2 concept art.

    Halo 2 concept art.

  • Halo 2 concept art.

    Halo 2 concept art.

  • Halo 2 concept art.

    Halo 2 concept art.

  • The Shadow in the Halo 2 E3 demo.

    The Shadow in the Halo 2 E3 demo.

  • The Shadow in Halo 2.

    The Shadow in Halo 2.

  • The Shadow in Halo 2.

    The Shadow in Halo 2.

  • Side view of the Shadow in Halo 2.

    Side view of the Shadow in Halo 2.

  • A Shadow on an underground Mombasa highway.

    A Shadow on an underground Mombasa highway.

  • The Shadow troop carrier.

    The Shadow troop carrier.

  • Unggoy and Kig-Yar passengers riding A Shadow.

    Unggoy and Kig-Yar passengers riding A Shadow.

  • Shadows in Old Cleveland in Halo: Uprising.

    Shadows in Old Cleveland in Halo: Uprising.

  • Concept art of the Shadow for Halo 2: Anniversary.

    Concept art of the Shadow for Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • Concept art of the Shadow for Halo 2: Anniversary.

    Concept art of the Shadow for Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • A convoy of Shadows move through Mombasa's highways in the mission Outskirts on Halo 2.

    A convoy of Shadows move through Mombasa's highways in the mission Outskirts on Halo 2.

  • The troop transport variant with updated Halo 2: Anniversary graphics.

    The troop transport variant with updated Halo 2: Anniversary graphics.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 172
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo Waypoint, Shadow (Retrieved on Jun 30, 2021) [archive]
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 276
  4. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 246
  5. ^ a b Halo 2, Shadow in-game model
  6. ^ Halo 2 manual, page 19
  7. ^ Halo 2 Limited Collector's Edition manual, page 17
  8. ^ Halo 2, campaign level Outskirts
  9. ^ Halo: Uprising
  10. ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach, chapter 4
  11. ^ Twitter, Marcus Lehto (@game_fabricator): "Yes, at that time it was just called "c ground transport"" (Retrieved on Jul 9, 2021) [archive]
  12. ^ Bungie.net, The Origin of Halo (Retrieved on Jan 18, 2021) [archive]

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