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[[File:Covenant crate Reach.png|thumb|250px|An ''Almar''-pattern repository.]]
[[File:H2A Covenant Supply Case.jpg|thumb|300px|An ''Almar''-pattern repository.]]
The '''Covenant supply case''' or '''space crate''' by the [[UNSC]], is a device that stores the [[weapons]] for [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] encampments. It can hold four hand-held sized weapons, or two larger weapons.<ref>[http://www.spartangames.co.uk/make-your-halo-table-look-awesome ''Spartan Games'' - Make your Halo table look awesome!] (Defunct)</ref>
The '''Covenant supply case'''{{Ref/Mode|Id=HRForge|HR|Forge/Halo: Reach|Forge}}{{Ref/Mode|Id=H3Forge|H3|Forge/Halo 3|Forge}}, also known as an '''''Almar''-pattern repository''', or informally known as a '''space crate''' by [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC forces]]{{Ref/Site|Id=Spartan Games|URL=http://www.spartangames.co.uk/make-your-halo-table-look-awesome|Site=Spartan Games|Page=Make your Halo table look awesome!|D=21|M=11|Y=2016}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Announcement|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/into-the-storm|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Community Update - Into the Storm|D=19|M=10|Y=2021}}, is a device used to store supplies for [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] encampments.


==Summary==
==Overview==
These crates are used by the Covenant, much like the human weapon shelves on the [[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]]. On [[Installation 04]], the more prepared Covenant had these crates locked from human activities. However, on [[Installation 05]] and on ''[[High Charity]]'', these containers were left open. The supply cases can carry any Covenant weapon. The crates are nearly identical to the early [[Covenant communication node]]s, and are possibly modified supply cases. A typical supply case is 1.82 meters, or 5 feet 11 inches, high.<ref>''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''</ref> [[Flood]] [[Pod infector]]s have also been known to hide in crates and surprise those who open them, requiring inspections on all crates.<ref>''[[Halo: The Flood]]'', p. ??</ref>
===Design details===
Covenant supply cases are typically large rounded boxes in various colors, ranging from magenta, maroon, and blue.


Common weapons held by Covenant weapon holders include, but are not limited to: [[Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle|Plasma Rifles]], [[Sulok-pattern beam rifle|Beam Rifles]], [[Kewu R'shi'k-pattern plasma rifle|Brute Plasma Rifles]], [[Gadulo-pattern needle rifle|Needle Rifles]], [[Paegaas Workshop Spiker|Brute Spikers]], [[Vostu-pattern carbine|Covenant Carbines]], [[Type-1 energy sword|Energy Swords]], [[Elo'Nakada-pattern concussion rifle|Concussion Rifles]], [[Pez'tk-pattern fuel rod gun|Fuel Rod Guns]], [[Type-25 plasma pistol|Plasma Pistols]], [[Type-25 Brute Shot|Brute Shots]], [[Type-33 needler|Needlers]], and [[Type-52 Mauler|Brute Maulers]].
===Usage===
 
 
The supply cases can carry any Covenant weapon. The crates are nearly identical to the early [[Covenant communication node]]s, and are possibly modified supply cases. A typical supply case is 1.82 meters, or 5 feet 11 inches, high.<ref>''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''</ref> [[Flood]] [[Pod infector]]s have also been known to hide in crates and surprise those who open them, requiring inspections on all crates.<ref>''[[Halo: The Flood]]'', p. ??</ref>


A variant of the [[Covenant comm node]] bearing resemblance to the supply case has also been observed in use by the Covenant during the [[Battle of Installation 04]].<ref name="HCE">''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', campaign level, [[The Silent Cartographer]]</ref> These boxes appear to be upside-down supply cases with a keyboard attachment and three antennae sticking out of the top.
A variant of the [[Covenant comm node]] bearing resemblance to the supply case has also been observed in use by the Covenant during the [[Battle of Installation 04]].<ref name="HCE">''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', campaign level, [[The Silent Cartographer]]</ref> These boxes appear to be upside-down supply cases with a keyboard attachment and three antennae sticking out of the top.


==Types==
==Types==
*'''''Almar''-Pattern Repository'''<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/into-the-storm ''Halo Waypoint:'' Community Update/Canon Fodder - Into the Storm]</ref> - A type of Covenant crate used by the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]] and others during the [[Fall of Reach]].<ref>''[[Halo: Reach]]'', campaign level, [[Tip of the Spear]]</ref>
*'''''Almar''-Pattern Repository''' A type of Covenant crate used by the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]] and others during the [[Fall of Reach]].<ref>''[[Halo: Reach]]'', campaign level, [[Tip of the Spear]]</ref>
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File:Space_crate_new_2.jpg|Turnaround reference of the ''Almar''-pattern
File:Space_crate_new_2.jpg|Turnaround reference of the ''Almar''-pattern
File:HReach Covenant Cargo Pod.jpg|A closed ''Almar''-pattern crate.
File:HReach Covenant Cargo Pod.jpg|A closed ''Almar''-pattern crate.
</gallery>
</gallery>
== Trivia ==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Covenant supply cases}}
* In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', the supply cases could not be moved, as they are considered scenery objects. If a player rammed into it with a [[M12 Warthog|Warthog]] or threw [[grenade]]s at it, it would stay in place, unmoved. They can be moved, however, if the programmer makes them as vehicles in Halo Custom Edition.
* In ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo 3|3]]'', they were made movable. Even the simplest [[melee]] attack would move it. In addition, tipping a Covenant supply case on top of an enemy in ''Halo 2'' or ''Halo 3'' will kill them instantly, much like it would if you ran them over with a vehicle. This suggests that the crates are very heavy, though still considerably easy to move for a [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]] like [[John-117]].
* In ''Halo 2'' and occasionally in ''Halo 3'', it is possible to get a weapon out of a flipped over case, without flipping it back over. This is obviously for gameplay reason.
* In [[Halo: The Flood]], [[Zuka 'Zamamee]], a Sangheili Special Operations Officer, hid from John-117 in a cargo case.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==

Revision as of 12:06, August 29, 2023

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An Almar-pattern repository.
An Almar-pattern repository.

The Covenant supply case[1][2], also known as an Almar-pattern repository, or informally known as a space crate by UNSC forces[3][4], is a device used to store supplies for Covenant encampments.

Overview

Design details

Covenant supply cases are typically large rounded boxes in various colors, ranging from magenta, maroon, and blue.

Usage

The supply cases can carry any Covenant weapon. The crates are nearly identical to the early Covenant communication nodes, and are possibly modified supply cases. A typical supply case is 1.82 meters, or 5 feet 11 inches, high.[5] Flood Pod infectors have also been known to hide in crates and surprise those who open them, requiring inspections on all crates.[6]

A variant of the Covenant comm node bearing resemblance to the supply case has also been observed in use by the Covenant during the Battle of Installation 04.[7] These boxes appear to be upside-down supply cases with a keyboard attachment and three antennae sticking out of the top.

Types

  • Turnaround reference of the Almar-pattern

    Turnaround reference of the Almar-pattern

  • A closed Almar-pattern crate.

    A closed Almar-pattern crate.

Gallery

  • A Comm node variant of the supply case.

    A Comm node variant of the supply case.

  • A Covenant supply case in Halo: Combat Evolved.

    A Covenant supply case in Halo: Combat Evolved.

  • A single supply case in a Flood containment facility on Installation 04.

    A single supply case in a Flood containment facility on Installation 04.

  • A group of supply cases on Installation 04.

    A group of supply cases on Installation 04.

  • A Covenant supply case in Halo 2.

    A Covenant supply case in Halo 2.

  • A Covenant supply case with a pair of Type-51 Covenant carbines in Halo 2.

    A Covenant supply case with a pair of Type-51 Covenant carbines in Halo 2.

  • A supply case in Halo 3, with a pair of Type-25 Spike rifles inside.

    A supply case in Halo 3, with a pair of Type-25 Spike rifles inside.

  • An early model of a supply case for Halo: Reach, used in the multiplayer beta.

    An early model of a supply case for Halo: Reach, used in the multiplayer beta.

  • Patterns on the Almar-pattern case.

    Patterns on the Almar-pattern case.

  • Closeup view of an Almar-pattern case's contents, a pair of plasma pistols.

    Closeup view of an Almar-pattern case's contents, a pair of plasma pistols.

  • Closeup view of an Almar-pattern case's contents, four plasma rifles.

    Closeup view of an Almar-pattern case's contents, four plasma rifles.

  • Reference model sheet for a Covenant munitions supply case in Halo 4.

    Reference model sheet for a Covenant munitions supply case in Halo 4.

  • An Almar-pattern case in Halo: Spartan Assault.

    An Almar-pattern case in Halo: Spartan Assault.

  • An Almar-pattern case in Halo: Spartan Strike.

    An Almar-pattern case in Halo: Spartan Strike.

  • Concept art for Covenant supply cases in Halo 5: Guardians.

    Concept art for Covenant supply cases in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • A Covenant supply case in Halo 5: Guardians.

    A Covenant supply case in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • A closed Covenant supply case in Halo 5: Guardians.

    A closed Covenant supply case in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Almar-pattern supply cases in The Halo Experience Showcase.

    Almar-pattern supply cases in The Halo Experience Showcase.

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: Reach, gamemode Forge
  2. ^ Halo 3, gamemode Forge
  3. ^ Spartan Games, Make your Halo table look awesome! (Retrieved on Nov 21, 2016) [archive]
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint, Community Update - Into the Storm (Retrieved on Oct 19, 2021) [archive]
  5. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved
  6. ^ Halo: The Flood, p. ??
  7. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved, campaign level, The Silent Cartographer
  8. ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level, Tip of the Spear

See also

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