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==Anatomy and physiology== | ==Anatomy and physiology== | ||
The ''zavfaraa'' was given the nickname of "vulpard" by [[human]]s due to it possessing a hooked beak similar to [[Earth]]'s [[Wikipedia:Vulture|vultures]] and a spotted feline-like body akin to those of [[Wikipedia:Leopard|leopard]]s. However, genetic analysis has confirmed that the ''zavfaraa'' is not related to any Earth creature, instead revealing unusual—and likely artificial—DNA sequences shared by ''[[rangmejo]]'', another creature that can be found on [[Forerunner]] worlds.{{Ref/Reuse|CFDigsite}} | The ''zavfaraa'' was given the nickname of "vulpard" by [[human]]s due to it possessing a hooked beak similar to [[Earth]]'s [[Wikipedia:Vulture|vultures]] (although their equivalent sported two upper mandibles), and a spotted feline-like body akin to those of [[Wikipedia:Leopard|leopard]]s. However, genetic analysis has confirmed that the ''zavfaraa'' is not related to any Earth creature, instead revealing unusual—and likely artificial—DNA sequences shared by ''[[rangmejo]]'', another creature that can be found on [[Forerunner]] worlds.{{Ref/Reuse|CFDigsite}} | ||
==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
Vulpards were originally meant to appear as an ambient lifeform in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', but were one of [[ | {{Main|Cut Halo: Combat Evolved enemies}} | ||
Vulpards were originally meant to appear as an [[List of deleted ambient life in Halo development|ambient lifeform]] in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', but were one of [[Cut Halo: Combat Evolved enemies|creatures]] cut from the game.{{Ref/Twitter|Id=LostHalo|Dr_Abominable|464351948297089024/|Paul Russel|Quote=Here's the first. Didn't have shot of the 'blind wolf', [Marcus Lehto]'s creation.|D=25|M=01|Y=2016}} The design has numerous similarities to the Quadwing (also cut from ''Combat Evolved''), though unlike the [[Morolaath|Blind Wolves]], there is no evidence to suggest they were intended to be rideable by the player.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/digsite-deliveries|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Digsite Deliveries|D=30|M=07|Y=2021}} As part of efforts of the [[Digsite]] team in [[2023]], the vulpard's model was recovered and made accessible by [[Modding|modder]]s on the [[PC]] edition of ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''. Simultaneously, the vulpard was made a canon creature in a [[Canon Fodder]] post.{{Ref/Reuse|CFDigsite}} | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{ | <gallery> | ||
File:HCE_Vulpard_Render.png|A render of the original Vulpard model posted online by Paul Russel.{{Ref/Reuse|LostHalo}} | |||
File:HCE Digsite Wildlife.jpg|A vulpard (far left) alongside a number of other animals cut from ''Combat Evolved''. | |||
File:HCE_Digsite_SneakyVulpard.jpg|A vulpard sneaking up on an unsuspecting player. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Latest revision as of 08:22, July 30, 2023
The zavfaraa ("vulpard" in English) is a quadrupedal creature that can be encountered on Forerunner Halo installations and other non-ring locations.[1]
History[edit]
Prior to the Battle of Installation 04 in September 2552, members of the Covenant had encountered zavfaraa in their travels through the Milky Way. During the conflict on the ring, the Smart AI Cortana discovered records of the creature residing on Installation 04.[1]
Anatomy and physiology[edit]
The zavfaraa was given the nickname of "vulpard" by humans due to it possessing a hooked beak similar to Earth's vultures (although their equivalent sported two upper mandibles), and a spotted feline-like body akin to those of leopards. However, genetic analysis has confirmed that the zavfaraa is not related to any Earth creature, instead revealing unusual—and likely artificial—DNA sequences shared by rangmejo, another creature that can be found on Forerunner worlds.[1]
Production notes[edit]
- Main article: Cut Halo: Combat Evolved enemies
Vulpards were originally meant to appear as an ambient lifeform in Halo: Combat Evolved, but were one of creatures cut from the game.[2] The design has numerous similarities to the Quadwing (also cut from Combat Evolved), though unlike the Blind Wolves, there is no evidence to suggest they were intended to be rideable by the player.[3] As part of efforts of the Digsite team in 2023, the vulpard's model was recovered and made accessible by modders on the PC edition of Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Simultaneously, the vulpard was made a canon creature in a Canon Fodder post.[1]
Gallery[edit]
![A render of the original Vulpard model posted online by Paul Russel.[2]](https://halo.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/4/40/HCE_Vulpard_Render.png/107px-HCE_Vulpard_Render.png)
A render of the original Vulpard model posted online by Paul Russel.[2]
A vulpard (far left) alongside a number of other animals cut from Combat Evolved.
A vulpard sneaking up on an unsuspecting player.
![A render of the original Vulpard model posted online by Paul Russel.[2]](/File:HCE_Vulpard_Render.png)
Sources[edit]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Digsite Dissection (Retrieved on Jul 28, 2023) [archive]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Twitter, Paul Russel (@Dr_Abominable): "Here's the first. Didn't have shot of the 'blind wolf', [Marcus Lehto]'s creation." (Retrieved on Jan 25, 2016) [archive]
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Digsite Deliveries (Retrieved on Jul 30, 2021) [archive]
