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===Mantis=== | ===Mantis=== | ||
The [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Armor Defense System|Mantis]] is one of the more difficult vehicles to board, due to its sheer offensive capabilities, height, and shielding. There is no game prompt for boarding if a Spartan simply stands at ground level with the Mantis. The boarder must jump or be suspended in air in order to reach the cockpit. Dropping down on the Mantis from an elevated height or being level with the cockpit also works and is preferably safer. However, due to its size it is also prone and vulnerable to EMP shots from Plasma Pistols. This brings it to a crouched deactivated state and thus makes boarding much easier. | The [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Armor Defense System|Mantis]] is one of the more difficult vehicles to board, due to its sheer offensive capabilities, height, and shielding. There is no game prompt for boarding if a Spartan simply stands at ground level with the Mantis. The boarder must jump or be suspended in air in order to reach the cockpit. Dropping down on the Mantis from an elevated height or being level with the cockpit also works and is preferably safer. However, due to its size it is also prone and vulnerable to EMP shots from Plasma Pistols. This brings it to a crouched deactivated state and thus makes boarding much easier. | ||
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During the development of ''Halo: Reach'', Bungie expanded the boarding mechanic by attaching it to character models, such as [[Mgalekgolo|Hunters]] and [[Gúta]]; players could either plant a grenade into the back of the creature or melee it to death. This mechanic was eventually cut before release. However, the similar [[assassination]] mechanic, which targets smaller opponents, did make it into the game.<ref name="pax2010">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZs8ryXP4kE&t=7m0s '''Youtube''': ''PAX 2010: Bungie Halo: Reach Panel'']</ref> Master Chief pulls a similar stunt in ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'', where he leaps onto a Hunter and plants a grenade in it. | |||
Hunter boarding was later re-introduced into was added to ''Halo: Reach'' and ''Halo 2'' in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' in September 2022 and July 2023, respectively. The feature is activated via the [[Halo: The Master Chief Collection skulls|Bandanna skull]]. | |||
In ''Reach'', players must first knock the back armor off of the Hunter before they will be able to board it. Once they have boarded the Hunter the player is invincible and will not take any damage, even if shot, until they jump off the Hunter or the Hunter is killed. | |||
In ''Halo 2'', Hunters do not have any back armor to remove, therefore players can board immediately. However, players are not invincible when they are on a Hunter's back, and can be damaged by enemy or friendly fire. | |||
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*In multiplayer, a successful boarding of a ground vehicle will award the player the [[Carjacking Medal]]. If the player boards an aircraft, the [[Skyjacker Medal]] is awarded instead. | *In multiplayer, a successful boarding of a ground vehicle will award the player the [[Carjacking Medal]]. If the player boards an aircraft, the [[Skyjacker Medal]] is awarded instead. | ||
*Elites in ''Halo: Reach'' may board vehicles, including campaign essential ones such as the Falcon ridden in [[Tip of the Spear]]. However, they will be very bad at flying it, and the hijacking will result in the level being disrupted and the player unable to continue, at which point they must reset at a checkpoint. | *Elites in ''Halo: Reach'' may board vehicles, including campaign essential ones such as the Falcon ridden in [[Tip of the Spear]]. However, they will be very bad at flying it, and the hijacking will result in the level being disrupted and the player unable to continue, at which point they must reset at a checkpoint. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||