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Different views of the UNSC Reactor.

The reactor is a United Nations Space Command structure used to power a prefabricated Firebase unit.^[1]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

An ONI reactor manned by UNSC Marines on Arcadia.

Prefabricated firebases contain a fusion reactor powered by reactions between hydrogen isotopes. The reactor allows a UNSC Firebase to operate very sophisticated systems. These reactors are modular allowing for quick setup. In order to meet a firebase's power requirements, an additional power unit can be placed on the other socket present on the base of the structure, thus upgrading the structure to an Advanced Reactor.^[1] These reactors are only employed on older "Pod" firebases, as more modern firebase designs are capable of only relying on generators to meet their power requirements.^[2]

Usage[edit]

Several standalone reactors were employed by the Arcadia ONI facility. During the Battle for Arcadia, these reactors were co-opted by forces of the UNSC Spirit of Fire to siphon additional power.^[3]^[4]

In 2558, a reactor was made the target of an attack by Covenant remnants. During the attack, the remnants were able to hijack an M510 Mammoth and set it on a collision course with the facility, though the vehicle was stopped by Blue Team before it could destroy the reactor.^[5]

In-game information[edit]

Halo Wars[edit]

The Reactor in-game in Halo Wars.

"UNSC Reactors provide the energy needed to access the advanced buildings, units and technology upgrades."

— In-game description

In Halo Wars, the first Reactor costs 250 to be built; each subsequent Reactor costs an additional 250 than the previous reactor. Reactors increase the Tech Level of the UNSC, which allows them to field heavier and more advanced units. For each unit, building and upgrade of the UNSC, a certain technology level is required to make use of it. Typically the most advanced of units/upgrades require more energy units than less advanced ones. Each reactor constantly provides at least 1, and will continue to do so until destroyed. With 1,200, a default reactor can be upgraded to an advanced reactor, which provides an output of power equal to two default reactors, or 2.

Reactors have been replaced by Generators in Halo Wars 2 to accommodate an adjusted power gameplay mechanic.

Name	Type	Cost			Description
Name	Type	Population	Tech	Resources	Description
Advanced Reactor	Upgrade	N/A	0	1,200	This Reactor provides enough energy to match the output of two Reactors.

Trivia[edit]

When even slightly damaged from enemy fire, reactors can be seen venting a blue substance.
Reactors can be found abandoned throughout the Halo Wars campaign and skirmish maps. Those in campaign are empty while those found in skirmish maps are guarded by hostile units.

Gallery[edit]

A UNSC reactor.
Another reactor employed in the ONI Arcadia facility.
An upgraded Advanced Reactor.

List of appearances[edit]

Halo Wars: Genesis (First appearance)
Halo Wars
Halo: Tales from Slipspace
- On the Brink
Halo Wars 2 (Mentioned only)

Sources[edit]

^ ^a ^b Official Halo Wars Community Site, Reactor (Retrieved on Mar 20, 2011) [local archive] [external archive]
^ Halo Wars 2, Phoenix Logs: Generator
^ Halo Wars, campaign level Arcadia Outskirts
^ Halo Wars, campaign level Dome of Light
^ Halo: Tales from Slipspace - On the Brink

[hwsite-1] Official Halo Wars Community Site, Reactor (Retrieved on Mar 20, 2011) [local archive] [external archive]

[PL-2] Halo Wars 2, Phoenix Logs: Generator

[3] Halo Wars, campaign level Arcadia Outskirts

[4] Halo Wars, campaign level Dome of Light

[5] Halo: Tales from Slipspace - On the Brink

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-{{Era|HCW}}
+{{Status|Canon}}
-{{Ratings}}
+[[File:HW UNSCReactor Render 2.jpg|thumb|400px|Different views of the UNSC Reactor.]]
-{{Quote|UNSC Reactors provide the energy needed to access the advanced buildings, units and technology upgrades.|In-game description}}<ref>http://e3.g4tv.com/e32008/videos/26921/Hands_On_Halo_Wars.html</ref>
+The '''reactor''' is a [[United Nations Space Command]] structure used to power a prefabricated [[Firebase]] unit.{{Ref/Site|Id=hwsite|URL=http://www.halowars.com/GameInfo/firebase.aspx#Reactor|Site=Official Halo Wars Community Site|Page=Reactor|D=20|M=03|Y=2011|LocalArchive=Archive:Halowars.com/UNSC#Reactor}}
-[[Image:UNSC Reactor Screen.jpg|thumb|A UNSC Reactor.]]
-[[Image:UNSC Reactor 3Renders.jpg|thumb|Different views of the UNSC Reactor.]]
-The '''Reactor''' is a [[United Nations Space Command]] structure. It appears in ''[[Halo Wars]]''.
 ==Overview==
+===Design details===
+[[File:HW ONI Reactor 1.png|thumb|An ONI reactor manned by [[UNSC Marines]] on Arcadia.]]
+Prefabricated firebases contain a [[fusion reactor]] powered by reactions between [[hydrogen]] isotopes. The reactor allows a UNSC Firebase to operate very sophisticated systems. These reactors are modular allowing for quick setup. In order to meet a firebase's power requirements, an additional power unit can be placed on the other socket present on the base of the structure, thus upgrading the structure to an '''Advanced Reactor'''.{{Ref/Reuse|hwsite}} These reactors are only employed on older "[[Firebase#"Pod" Firebase|Pod]]" firebases, as more modern firebase designs are capable of only relying on [[UNSC Generator|generators]] to meet their power requirements.{{Ref/Game|Id=PL|HW2|Phoenix_Logs#UNSC_Buildings|Phoenix Logs|Detail=[[UNSC Generator|Generator]]}}
-A UNSC [[station]] is powered by a small [[hydrogen]] reactor which allows it to operate some pretty sophisticated systems. In order to set up a base quickly, it is very small, but these power plants are modular. As you expand your base of operations and field more complicated weapon systems you are going to need more power. Base sockets can facilitate the addition of larger hydrogen reactor units which provide the electricity to allow you to field more and more sophisticated weaponry. These additional reactors built into your base sockets are even modular and can be upgraded, by using some in-game credits, to double their output.
+===Usage===
+Several standalone reactors were employed by the [[Arcadia ONI facility]]. During the [[Battle for Arcadia]], these reactors were co-opted by forces of the [[UNSC Spirit of Fire|UNSC ''Spirit of Fire'']] to siphon additional power.{{Ref/Level|HW|Arcadia Outskirts}}{{Ref/Level|HW|Dome of Light}}
-Protect your base reactors. They are prime targets for enemy raids. When they are destroyed, you will no longer be able to field your heavy hitting [[Scorpions]], [[Vulture]]s or other vehicles and aircraft. Without these Reactors, the [[Covenant]] can finish you quickly. <ref>http://www.halowars.com/GameInfo/firebase.aspx#reactor</ref>
+In [[2558]], a reactor was made the target of an attack by [[Covenant remnants]]. During the attack, the remnants were able to hijack an [[M510 Mammoth]] and set it on a collision course with the facility, though the vehicle was stopped by [[Blue Team]] before it could destroy the reactor.{{Ref/Comic|TFS|Story=On the Brink}}
-==Function==
+==In-game information==
+===''Halo Wars''===
+[[File:HW UNSCReactorSingle Screenshot.png|thumb|250px|The Reactor in-game in ''Halo Wars''.]]
+{{Quote|UNSC Reactors provide the energy needed to access the advanced buildings, units and technology upgrades.|In-game description}}
+In ''[[Halo Wars]]'', the first Reactor costs {{HWResources|250}} to be built; each subsequent Reactor costs an additional {{HWResources|250}} than the previous reactor. Reactors increase the {{HWTech|Tech Level}} of the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]], which allows them to field heavier and more advanced units. For each unit, building and upgrade of the UNSC, a certain technology level is required to make use of it. Typically the most advanced of units/upgrades require more energy units than less advanced ones. Each reactor constantly provides at least {{HWTech|1}}, and will continue to do so until destroyed. With {{HWResources|1,200}}, a default reactor can be upgraded to an advanced reactor, which provides an output of power equal to two default reactors, or {{HWTech|2}}.
-In game, reactors increase the technological (amount of energy units) level of the UNSC, which allows them to field heavier and more advanced units. To explain, for each unit, building and upgrade of the UNSC, a certain number of energy units is required to make use of it. Typically the most advanced of units/upgrades require more energy units than less advanced ones. Each reactor constantly provides at least one energy unit, and will continue to do so until it is destroyed. At an expensive price of 1200 resource units, a default reactor can be upgraded to an advanced reactor, which provides the an output of power equal to two default reactors, or two energy units. Needless to say, Reactors are an invaluable element for the UNSC in Halo Wars; without them, they are limited to basic infantry and Warthogs.
+Reactors have been replaced by [[UNSC Generator|Generators]] in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' to accommodate an adjusted power gameplay mechanic.
-==Upgrades==
+{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
+! rowspan="2" style="width: 20%" | Name !! rowspan="2" style="width: 10%" | Type !! colspan="3" style="width: 30%" | Cost !! rowspan="2" style="width: 40%" | Description
-Basic Reactor: 250 supply points, then 500, then 750.'' Increases tech level.''
+|-
+| style="width: 10%" | '''Population''' || style="width: 10%" | '''Tech''' || style="width: 10%" | '''Resources'''
-Advanced Reactor: 1,200.
+|- style="height: 40px"
+| Advanced Reactor || Upgrade || N/A || {{HWTech|0}} || {{HWResources|1,200}} || This Reactor provides enough energy to match the output of two Reactors.
+|}
 ==Trivia==
+*When even slightly damaged from enemy fire, reactors can be seen venting a blue substance.
+*Reactors can be found abandoned throughout the ''[[Halo Wars]]'' campaign and skirmish maps. Those in campaign are empty while those found in skirmish maps are guarded by hostile units.
-*When even slightly damaged from enemy fire, Reactors can be seen venting a blue cloud.
+==Gallery==
-*In certain campaign missions, abandoned [[ONI]] reactors can be captured and garrisoned to provide free tech.
+<gallery>
+File:HW UNSCReactor Render 1.jpg|A UNSC reactor.
+File:HW_ONI_Reactor_2.png|Another reactor employed in the ONI Arcadia facility.
+File:HW UNSCReactorDouble Screenshot.png|An upgraded Advanced Reactor.
+</gallery>
 ==List of appearances==
-*''[[Halo Wars]]'' {{1st}}
+*''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'' {{1st}}
-*''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''
+*''[[Halo Wars]]''
+*''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''
+**''[[On the Brink]]''
+*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{Mo}}
 ==Sources==
-<references/>
+{{Ref/Sources}}
-[[Category:UNSC Buildings]]
+{{HW buildings}}
+[[Category:UNSC buildings]]
+[[Category:Power generation]]