HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II (J) Colossus: Difference between revisions

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{{disambig header|the powered exoskeleton|the Halo 2 multiplayer map|Colossus (level)}}

{{Title|Colossus}}

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|image=[[File:HW2 Blitz Colossus.jpg|300px]]

|manufacturer=*[[Materials Group]]<ref name="PL">'''Halo Wars 2''': [[Phoenix Logs#UNSC Units|Phoenix Logs]] - Colossus</ref>

*[[Hannibal Weapon Systems]]<ref name="PL"/>

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|hull=[[Titanium-A armor]]<ref name="PL"/>

|armament=*Long-range heavy [[railgun]]<ref name="PL"/>

*Autocannon<ref name="PL"/>

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|affiliation=[[UNSC Army]]<ref name="PL"/>

{{Quote|If it's on the ground I'll take it out.|A Colossus pilot during the Banished occupation of Installation 00.<ref name="HW2">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref>}}

The '''Colossus''' is a [[powered exoskeleton]] used by the [[UNSC Army]], and the crew of the {{UNSCship|Spirit of Fire}} during the [[Second Ark Conflict]] in [[2559]].<ref name="PL"/>

==Specifications==

The Colossus is a next—generation exoskeleton combat unit designed by [[Materials Group]] and [[Hannibal Weapon Systems]] for the UNSC Army. It is relatively slow, but fitted with a devastating arsenal, capable of taking down almost any foe.<ref name="PL"/>

The Colossus is related to the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II (D) armor system]] in some form.<ref name="scale">[http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/topic/9-canon-fodder-and-random-lore-chat/?do=findComment&comment=231813 '''Halo Archive Forums''' ''- Grimbrother One's not 1/1 response]</ref>

The Colossus' primary weapon is a long-range heavy railgun, a massive weapon originally designed for installation on fortified structures. While the rail cannon can only target ground units, its autocannon has an all—environment engagement profile. After upgrades, the Colossus can use Stomp, sending out a shockwave that stuns and damages enemy ground units.<ref name="PL"/>

{{Quote|I have a wonderful lack of guilt.|A Colossus pilot after killing Banished forces on Installation 00.<ref name="HW2"/>}}

[[Isabel]] retains its manufacturing templates from her supply-chain training on Earth, though manufacturing these massive combat machines represented a considerable burden on the Spirit of Fire's supplies. By [[2559|May 2559]], at least one Colossus was used by [[Sunray 1-1]] during [[Operation: SPEARBREAKER]] in their efforts to halt [[Colony]]'s plan.

===Non-canon history===

Sergeant [[Avery Johnson|Johnson]] claims to have acquired the materials for his Colossus units via the classic Marine Corps logistical expediency of 'borrowing' equipment that isn't nailed down [or couldn't be pried free], but his actual source for these machines is a mystery wrapped in an enigma, protected by shield generators and several tons of Titanium—A armor plating.<ref name="PL"/>

*'''Cost''': Population 9, Supplies 750, Power 120

*'''Cost''': Supplies 0, Power 900

'''Colossus drop''' (Only avaiable in Operation: SPEARBREAKER)

*'''Cost''': Population 0, Supplies 800, Power 200

In ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', Colossi can be built at the [[UNSC Garage]] by [[Avery Johnson]] in place of [[M808S Scorpion]]s. Un-upgraded Colossi are effective against vehicles, okay against infantry and structures, and do poorly against aircraft. Once upgraded with the Stomp ability, the Colossus will perform well against infantry. In [[Blitz]], they cost 140 energy. On Operation: SPEARBREAKER, Colossus can be requested with personal drop zone and free of population cost but it can only be deployed one at the time while the deployment time takes at least 5 seconds upon request, faster than standard Colossus. It is also already upgraded with stomp to shut down recharging network on [[Despair-class fighter|forerunner ship]].

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File:HW2 - colossus art.jpg|Concept art of the Colossus.

File:HW2 Blitz Mech Overcharge.jpg|Colossus compared to the Mark I [J] and the Cyclops.

File:HW2 Colossus.png|Ingame model of the Colossus in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.

File:HW2-Johnsonmechs.png|Comparison between the Colossus, [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis|Mantis]], [[HRUNTING Mark III Cyclops|Cyclops]], and [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I (J) ADS]].

File:Spearbreak.png|A Colossus being used by Sunray 1-1 during Operation: SPEARBREAKER.

 

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