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{{Era|UNSC|HCW|Post}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Vehicle infobox
{{Vehicle infobox
|name=Bison
|name=M88 Armored Personnel Carrier
|image=[[File:HW2 - Bison.jpg|300px]]<br>A Tundra Bison fitted with cryoweapons, designed by [[Serina]]
|image=[[File:HW2 - Bison.jpg|300px]]<br>A Tundra Bison fitted with cryoweapons, designed by [[Serina]]
|manufacturer=
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|armament=2 [[X54-2 Coldsnap launcher]]s {{C|Tunda Format variant}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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|complement=
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*[[Human-Covenant War]]
*[[Human-Covenant War]]
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|role=Transportation
|role=Cryotech Support Vehicle{{Ref/Game|Id=PL|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Bison}}
|affiliation=*[[Colonial Military Authority]]
|affiliation=*[[Colonial Military Authority]]
*[[UNSC Army]]
*[[UNSC Army]]
*[[Sedran Colonial Guard]]
*[[Sedran Colonial Guard]]
}}
}}
{{Quote|Bison ready to support over.|A Bison operator.<ref name="HW2">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref>}}
{{Quote|Bison ready to support over.|A Bison operator.{{Ref/Game|Id=HW2|HW2|Bison in-game unit}}}}
The '''Bison''' is an armored personnel carrier of the [[United Nations Space Command]], primarily utilized by the [[UNSC Army]] and colonial defense forces.<ref name="cf">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/stay-frosty '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Stay Frosty'']</ref>
The '''M88 Armored Personnel Carrier''', colloquially known as the '''Bison''', is an armored personnel carrier manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=143}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CFFrosty|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/stay-frosty|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Stay Frosty|D=17|M=06|Y=2018}}{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}


==Specifications==
==Overview==
Bisons are versatile, light armored vehicles that served as combat elements in a number of roles, including armored personnel carrier and recovery vehicle.<ref name="cf"/>
===Design details===
Bisons are versatile, light armored vehicles that served as combat elements in a number of roles, including armored personnel carrier and recovery vehicle.{{Ref/Reuse|CFFrosty}}{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
 
===Variants===
The Bison has historically served as a testbed for a number of experimental and exotic weapons systems.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*'''M88 APC/Tundra Format''' - Due to the Bison's ease of maintenance and native adaptability to custom modifications, the platform is often used as a testbed for experimental weapon systems. The "Tundra Format" Bison variant employs an [[X54-2 Coldsnap launcher]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


==Operational history==
==Operational history==
Bisons served as combat elements of the old [[Colonial Military Authority]]. It remains in service with several [[UNSC Army]] units and local militias such as the [[Sedran Colonial Guard]].<ref name="cf"/>
Bisons served as combat elements of the old [[Colonial Military Authority]]. It remains in service with several [[UNSC Army]] units and local militias such as the [[Sedran Colonial Guard]].{{Ref/Reuse|CFFrosty}}{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}


Between [[2531]] and [[2537]], [[Serina]] designed a Bison with a vacuum energy siphon, scientific instrumentation, and cryotech weaponry. As there are no Bisons aboard the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}, [[Isabel]] looked at improving and repurposing the siphon with her own research data on [[Forerunner]] vacuum energy cells, but the delicacy and intricacy of Serina's manufacturing template complicates this effort.<ref name="cf"/>
Between [[2531]] and [[2537]], [[Serina]] designed a Bison with a vacuum energy siphon, scientific instrumentation, and cryotech weaponry. As there are no Bisons aboard the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}, [[Isabel]] looked at improving and repurposing the siphon with her own research data on [[Forerunner]] [[vacuum energy]] cells, but the delicacy and intricacy of Serina's manufacturing template complicates this effort.{{Ref/Reuse|CFFrosty}}{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
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* '''Info:''' Hero Unit, Fires shells that freeze and damage enemies
* '''Info:''' Hero Unit, Fires shells that freeze and damage enemies
* '''Tier:''' Tier 1
* '''Tier:''' Tier 1
* '''Cost:''' Population: 0, Supplies: 300, Power: 275
* '''Cost:''' {{HW2Pop|0}}, {{HW2Supplies|300}}, {{HW2Power|275}}
'''Bison Upgrade: Cryo Burst'''
'''Bison Upgrade: Cryo Burst'''
* '''Info:''' New Ability, Bison locks down and freezes surrounding area  
* '''Info:''' New Ability, Bison locks down and freezes surrounding area  
* '''Tier:''' Tier 1
* '''Tier:''' Tier 1
* '''Cost:''' Supplies: 0, Power: 300
* '''Cost:''' {{HW2Supplies|0}}, {{HW2Power|300}}
'''Bison Upgrade: Heavy Cryo Cannon'''
'''Bison Upgrade: Heavy Cryo Cannon'''
* '''Info:''' Weapon Upgrade, Improves Cryo Cannon, increasing damage, range, and freezing speed
* '''Info:''' Weapon Upgrade, Improves Cryo Cannon, increasing damage, range, and freezing speed
* '''Tier:''' Tier 2
* '''Tier:''' Tier 2
* '''Cost:''' Supplies: 0, Power: 450
* '''Cost:''' {{HW2Supplies|0}}, {{HW2Power|450}}
'''Bison Upgrade: Heavy Cryo Burst'''
'''Bison Upgrade: Heavy Cryo Burst'''
* '''Info:''' Unit Upgrade, Increases Cryo Burst area of effect
* '''Info:''' Unit Upgrade, Increases Cryo Burst area of effect
* '''Tier:''' Tier 3
* '''Tier:''' Tier 3
* '''Cost:''' Supplies: 0, Power: 600
* '''Cost:''' {{HW2Supplies|0}}, {{HW2Power|600}}
The Bison is a hero unit exclusive to Serina. It is a heavily armored and shielded vehicle that works well in conjunction with other cryotech units and abilities. Its Coldsnap Launcher fires experimental cryo shells that damage and chill enemies caught in its area of effect. The Coldsnap Launcher can be upgraded to increase damage, range, and freezing speed. The Bison's Cryo Burst ability allows it to "lock down" and deploy a chilly aura that freezes enemies caught within. They can be purchased at the Armory. Unupgraded Bisons perform well against vehicles, but only okay against infantry, aircraft, and structures. Once the ''Heavy Cryo Burst'' upgrade has been purchased, the Bison will perform well against infantry. In [[Blitz]], the Bison costs 220 energy and is a Legendary Unit.
The Bison is a hero unit exclusive to Serina. It is a heavily armored and shielded vehicle that works well in conjunction with other cryotech units and abilities. Its Coldsnap Launcher fires experimental cryo shells that damage and chill enemies caught in its area of effect. The Coldsnap Launcher can be upgraded to increase damage, range, and freezing speed. The Bison's Cryo Burst ability allows it to "lock down" and deploy a chilly aura that freezes enemies caught within. They can be purchased at the Armory. Unupgraded Bisons perform well against vehicles, but only okay against infantry, aircraft, and structures. Once the ''Heavy Cryo Burst'' upgrade has been purchased, the Bison will perform well against infantry. In [[Blitz]], the Bison costs 220 energy and is a Legendary Unit.
====Phoenix Log====
{| class="wikitable": style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none; width: 45%"
|+ '''[[Phoenix Logs|Phoenix Log]] - Bison'''
|-
|{{:Phoenix Logs/UNSC Units/Bison}}
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Following the UNSC tradition of naming ground vehicles after animals the Bison is named after the [[Wikipedia:Bison|Bison]], the current largest terrestrial animal of Europe and North America.
*Following the UNSC tradition of naming ground vehicles after animals the Bison is named after the [[Wikipedia:Bison|Bison]], the current largest terrestrial animal of Europe and North America.
*The Bison may have been named after the Canadian [[Wikipedia:Bison (armoured personnel carrier)|Bison APC]], to which is bares a resemblance.
*The Bison may have been named after the Canadian [[Wikipedia:Bison (armoured personnel carrier)|Bison APC]], to which it bears a resemblance.
*Like the [[M650 Mastodon]], the Bison is seemingly based off the cut [[Cougar]] from ''[[Halo Wars]]'', and the [[Kodiak (APC)|Kodiak]] from ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
*Like the [[M650 Mastodon]], the Bison is seemingly based off the cut [[Cougar]] from ''[[Halo Wars]]'', and the [[Kodiak (APC)|Kodiak]] from ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
HW2PL Bison Render.png|A Tundra Bison in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
HW2PL Bison Render.png|A Tundra Bison in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
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File:HW2-BisonvsSentinels.png|A Bison attacking [[Aggressor Sentinel]]s.
File:HW2-BisonvsSentinels.png|A Bison attacking [[Aggressor Sentinel]]s.
File:HW2-Bison&Chill.png|A Bison using Cryo Burst on [[Ashes]].
File:HW2-Bison&Chill.png|A Bison using Cryo Burst on [[Ashes]].
HW2Blitz_BisonLockdown.png|A Bison using Cryo Burst in Blitz Firefight.
File:HW2Blitz_BisonLockdown.png|A Bison using Cryo Burst in Blitz Firefight.
File:HW2_Bison_1.png|A close-up of the Bison in-game.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


{{UNSC Vehicles}}
{{Human vehicles}}

Latest revision as of 17:53, November 14, 2023

M88 Armored Personnel Carrier
HW2 - Bison.jpg
A Tundra Bison fitted with cryoweapons, designed by Serina
Production information

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory[1]

Technical specifications

Length:

7.3 meters (24 ft)[1]

Width:

4.2 meters (13.8 ft)[1]

Height:

3.8 meters (12.5 ft)[1]

Mass:

18.5 metric tons (18.2 LT; 20.4 ST)[1]

Armament:

2 X54-2 Coldsnap launchers (Tunda Format variant)[1]

Crew:

1 operator[1]

Complement:

15 passengers[1]

Usage

In service:

Role(s):

Cryotech Support Vehicle[2]

Affiliation:

 

"Bison ready to support over."
— A Bison operator.[3]

The M88 Armored Personnel Carrier, colloquially known as the Bison, is an armored personnel carrier manufactured by Misriah Armory.[1][4][2]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Bisons are versatile, light armored vehicles that served as combat elements in a number of roles, including armored personnel carrier and recovery vehicle.[4][2]

Variants[edit]

The Bison has historically served as a testbed for a number of experimental and exotic weapons systems.[1]

  • M88 APC/Tundra Format - Due to the Bison's ease of maintenance and native adaptability to custom modifications, the platform is often used as a testbed for experimental weapon systems. The "Tundra Format" Bison variant employs an X54-2 Coldsnap launcher.[1]

Operational history[edit]

Bisons served as combat elements of the old Colonial Military Authority. It remains in service with several UNSC Army units and local militias such as the Sedran Colonial Guard.[4][2]

Between 2531 and 2537, Serina designed a Bison with a vacuum energy siphon, scientific instrumentation, and cryotech weaponry. As there are no Bisons aboard the UNSC Spirit of Fire, Isabel looked at improving and repurposing the siphon with her own research data on Forerunner vacuum energy cells, but the delicacy and intricacy of Serina's manufacturing template complicates this effort.[4][2]

Gameplay[edit]

Halo Wars 2[edit]

  • Info: Hero Unit, Fires shells that freeze and damage enemies
  • Tier: Tier 1
  • Cost: Population 0, Supplies 300, Power 275

Bison Upgrade: Cryo Burst

  • Info: New Ability, Bison locks down and freezes surrounding area
  • Tier: Tier 1
  • Cost: Supplies 0, Power 300

Bison Upgrade: Heavy Cryo Cannon

  • Info: Weapon Upgrade, Improves Cryo Cannon, increasing damage, range, and freezing speed
  • Tier: Tier 2
  • Cost: Supplies 0, Power 450

Bison Upgrade: Heavy Cryo Burst

  • Info: Unit Upgrade, Increases Cryo Burst area of effect
  • Tier: Tier 3
  • Cost: Supplies 0, Power 600

The Bison is a hero unit exclusive to Serina. It is a heavily armored and shielded vehicle that works well in conjunction with other cryotech units and abilities. Its Coldsnap Launcher fires experimental cryo shells that damage and chill enemies caught in its area of effect. The Coldsnap Launcher can be upgraded to increase damage, range, and freezing speed. The Bison's Cryo Burst ability allows it to "lock down" and deploy a chilly aura that freezes enemies caught within. They can be purchased at the Armory. Unupgraded Bisons perform well against vehicles, but only okay against infantry, aircraft, and structures. Once the Heavy Cryo Burst upgrade has been purchased, the Bison will perform well against infantry. In Blitz, the Bison costs 220 energy and is a Legendary Unit.

Phoenix Log[edit]

Phoenix Log - Bison
Phoenix log artwork

Heavy—duty cryotech support vehicle.

The Bison is a hero vehicle available to Serina. In Serina's employ it is a heavily-armored and shielded vehicle that synergizes well with other cryotech vehicles and abilities. It is fitted with a powerful Coldsnap launcher, which fires experimental cryo shells that damage and chill enemies caught in its area—of—effect. The launcher can be upgraded, which increases the launcher's range, rate of fire, and chill effect. When the Bison deploys it leeches ambient heat energy to augment its defensive systems, creating a chill aura that affects nearby enemies. These systems can also be upgraded to further boost defenses and the area of the chill aura.

Bisons are versatile, durable vehicles that served in most groundside combat elements of the old Colonial Military Authority [CMA] in a number of roles, including armored personnel carrier and recovery vehicle. It remains in service with several UNSC Army units and local militias [such as the Sedran Colonial Guard]. The variant designed by Serina uses the proven chassis as a testbed which holds a vacuum energy siphon, scientific instrumentation, and cryotech weaponry in one mobile package. As there are no Bisons aboard the Spirit of Fire at present, Isabel has looked at improving and repurposing the siphon with her own research data on Forerunner vacuum energy cells, but the delicacy and intricacy of Serina's manufacturing template complicates this effort.

Trivia[edit]

  • Following the UNSC tradition of naming ground vehicles after animals the Bison is named after the Bison, the current largest terrestrial animal of Europe and North America.
  • The Bison may have been named after the Canadian Bison APC, to which it bears a resemblance.
  • Like the M650 Mastodon, the Bison is seemingly based off the cut Cougar from Halo Wars, and the Kodiak from Halo: Reach.

Gallery[edit]

Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.
  • A Tundra Bison in Halo Wars 2.

    A Tundra Bison in Halo Wars 2.

  • A Bison being used in multiplayer.

    A Bison being used in multiplayer.

  • A Bison attacking Aggressor Sentinels.

    A Bison attacking Aggressor Sentinels.

  • A Bison using Cryo Burst on Ashes.

    A Bison using Cryo Burst on Ashes.

  • A Bison using Cryo Burst in Blitz Firefight.

    A Bison using Cryo Burst in Blitz Firefight.

  • A close-up of the Bison in-game.

    A close-up of the Bison in-game.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 143
  2. ^ a b c d e Halo Wars 2, Phoenix Logs: Bison
  3. ^ Halo Wars 2, Bison in-game unit
  4. ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Stay Frosty (Retrieved on Jun 17, 2018) [archive]

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