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[[File:GUETA.jpg|200px|thumb|A Gúta roaming Reach's swamps.]]
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The '''Gúta''',<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=enemies&cid=28449 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach'' - Enemies]</ref> pronounced "Gueta",<ref name="ign">[http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/110/1109806p1.html '''IGN.com''': Deep Into the Halo: Reach Campaign]: ''"The Gueta, a gigantic troll-like beast… well you might want to make sure you have some firepower on hand when these guys rumble through."''</ref> is a gigantic troll-like species found on the planet [[Reach]]. It is known to be hostile, though its level of tolerance towards [[humanity]] is not yet known. It is believed to be an enemy towards SPARTANs because when aimed at with the reticle, the reticle turns red. It is also believed to be hostile to Covenant as well.<ref name="ign"/>
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|homeworld=[[Reach]]<ref name="BungieReachGuta">[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=enemies&cid=28449 ''Bungie.net'': Halo: Reach - Intel - Enemies - Gúta]</ref>
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==Description==
The '''Gúta''' is a large, semi-bipedal [[List of animals|creature]] with large tusks and claws native to the planet [[Reach]].{{Ref/Reuse|BungieReachGuta}}<ref name="HRCE">''[[Halo: Reach]]'', campaign level, [[Nightfall]]</ref>
The Gúta is the largest terrestrial lifeform discovered on Reach. Severe aggression is rare, outside of rutting males or females with young. Even so, they are extremely dangerous animals.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=enemies&cid=28449 B.net classification]</ref> Its affiliation is that of Natural Fauna.


== Trivia ==
==Overview==
*The Gúta bears a passing resemblance to the cut [[Blind Wolf]] from [[Pre-Xbox Halo|pre-Xbox builds]] of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]] ''and a very slight resemblance to the Rancor of'' Star Wars''.
===Biology===
*The Gúta is seemingly named after the Guta, a fearsome demon from [[wikipedia:Hungarian mythology#Persons, creatures, gods|Hungarian mythology]], as many of Reach's early settlers were of Hungarian descent.
Gúta are the largest terrestrial life form that was discovered on [[Reach]].{{Ref/Reuse|BungieReachGuta}} They are semi-bipedal hairless creatures with scaly skin. The average Gúta have two toes on each foot, and three fingers on each hand; where extremely sharp and long claws grow on the two most outward fingers. Their head features green eyes. Gúta have two large tusks that grow from inside their mouth, complimented by a set of jagged teeth.{{Ref/Reuse|Model}}
*The player encounters [[Covenant]] troops fighting several Gúta in the mission [[Nightfall]].
 
===Behavior===
The Gúta are semi-bipedal, where they are capable of standing on two legs, but will use their arms for support while running. The animals have been seen to use their large claws on their hands to defend themselves against threats.{{Ref/Reuse|HRCE}}
 
While severe aggression among Gúta is rare, male Gúta are known to be aggressive when looking for a mate, while female Gúta are aggressive when protecting their young. Despite this the animals are considered extremely dangerous.{{Ref/Reuse|BungieReachGuta}}
 
===Habitat===
Gúta were indigenous to the planet [[Reach]],{{Ref/Reuse|BungieReachGuta}} prior to its fall in the summer of [[2552]]. The species was known to live in the [[Viery Territory]], being present in the [[Eposz]] continent at [[Szurdok Ridge]].{{Ref/Reuse|HRCE}}
 
==Gameplay==
===''Halo: Reach''===
The Gúta is remarkably durable, requiring three to four [[M45 shotgun|shotgun]] blasts and an equal number of [[melee]] attacks to kill it on [[Normal]] difficulty. {{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}}s, however, are very effective against them, usually granting a one-hit kill.  They can also survive up to three direct hits from a [[Hunter]]'s cannon. By roaring, the Gúta can launch the player backward a considerable distance. The player can move a dead Gúta's body around by walking into it, as its body is considered solid in the game's physics engine, unlike all other bodies in the game.
 
==Trivia==
*The Gúta is likely named after the guta, a fearsome demon from [[Wikipedia:Hungarian mythology#Persons, creatures, gods|Hungarian mythology]], as many of Reach's early settlers were of Hungarian descent.
*Several ideas were formed around the Gúta, but were ultimately cut from the game. Among these ideas were Gúta being used as battle-mounts by [[Sangheili]] and [[Unggoy]], Gúta that were equipped with mounted weapons, and the ability for the player to "hijack" the Gúta and plant a grenade in its mouth.{{Ref/Reuse|DC}}
*The Gúta was originally set to be in several campaign missions in addition to ''[[Nightfall]]''. Due to resource constraints, this level features the only two Gúta found in the game.{{Ref/Reuse|DC}}
*On a player's career stats at [[Bungie.net]] and [[Halo Waypoint]], the gúta is listed as "mule". Instead of listing a rank, the entry simply says, "No hugging". The "Mule" nickname is an internal name used by Bungie employees.<ref name="DC">'''[[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition]]''', ''Developer Commentary''</ref>
*Unlike killing [[Moa]], killing a Gúta awards points in campaign scoring due to the creatures being a threat to the player.
*There is a creature that looks very similar to a Gúta, albeit a much smaller than those depicted in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', is indigenous to [[Minab]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 17|Issue 17]]''</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="left">
<gallery>
GUETA nightfall.jpg|[[Noble Six]] and [[Noble Three]] encounter a Gúta in the campaign mission Nightfall.
File:HR_Guta_Concept_1.jpg|Early designs of the gúta.
nightfall_creature--article_image.jpg|Noble Six observes a dead Gúta.
File:HR_Guta_Concept_7.jpg|Early designs of the gúta.
File:HR_Guta_Concept_2.jpg|The gúta's near-finalized design.
File:HR_Guta_Concept_3.jpg|Concept art featuring two [[Kig-Yar]] riding a gúta.
File:HR_Guta_Concept_6.jpg|Concept art featuring two [[Kig-Yar]] riding a gúta.
File:HR_Guta_Concept_4.jpg|Concept art of a gúta killing an [[Unggoy]].
File:HR_Guta_Concept_5.jpg|Concept art of a gúta fighting Unggoy.
File:HR GutaFur Screenshot 1.jpg|A screenshot of the early model, featuring fur.
File:HR GutaFur Screenshot 2.jpg|A screenshot of the early model, featuring fur.
File:HR GutaFur Screenshot 3.jpg|A screenshot of the early model, featuring fur.
File:HR GutaFur Screenshot 4.jpg|A screenshot of the early model, featuring fur.
File:Night vision spartan.jpg|[[SPARTAN-B312]] and [[Jun-A266]] encounter a gúta in the campaign mission ''[[Nightfall]]''.
File:nightfall_creature--article_image.jpg|SPARTAN-B312 observes a dead gúta.
File:HR Pair of Gúta.png|A pair of gúta.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Mo}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
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Latest revision as of 06:14, May 8, 2024

Gúta
HaloReach-Guta.png
Physical information

Distinctions:

Large, semi-bipedal creature with large tusks and claws[1]

Sociocultural information

Homeworld:

Reach[2]

 

The Gúta is a large, semi-bipedal creature with large tusks and claws native to the planet Reach.[2][3]

Overview[edit]

Biology[edit]

Gúta are the largest terrestrial life form that was discovered on Reach.[2] They are semi-bipedal hairless creatures with scaly skin. The average Gúta have two toes on each foot, and three fingers on each hand; where extremely sharp and long claws grow on the two most outward fingers. Their head features green eyes. Gúta have two large tusks that grow from inside their mouth, complimented by a set of jagged teeth.[1]

Behavior[edit]

The Gúta are semi-bipedal, where they are capable of standing on two legs, but will use their arms for support while running. The animals have been seen to use their large claws on their hands to defend themselves against threats.[3]

While severe aggression among Gúta is rare, male Gúta are known to be aggressive when looking for a mate, while female Gúta are aggressive when protecting their young. Despite this the animals are considered extremely dangerous.[2]

Habitat[edit]

Gúta were indigenous to the planet Reach,[2] prior to its fall in the summer of 2552. The species was known to live in the Viery Territory, being present in the Eposz continent at Szurdok Ridge.[3]

Gameplay[edit]

Halo: Reach[edit]

The Gúta is remarkably durable, requiring three to four shotgun blasts and an equal number of melee attacks to kill it on Normal difficulty. Anskum-pattern plasma grenades, however, are very effective against them, usually granting a one-hit kill. They can also survive up to three direct hits from a Hunter's cannon. By roaring, the Gúta can launch the player backward a considerable distance. The player can move a dead Gúta's body around by walking into it, as its body is considered solid in the game's physics engine, unlike all other bodies in the game.

Trivia[edit]

  • The Gúta is likely named after the guta, a fearsome demon from Hungarian mythology, as many of Reach's early settlers were of Hungarian descent.
  • Several ideas were formed around the Gúta, but were ultimately cut from the game. Among these ideas were Gúta being used as battle-mounts by Sangheili and Unggoy, Gúta that were equipped with mounted weapons, and the ability for the player to "hijack" the Gúta and plant a grenade in its mouth.[4]
  • The Gúta was originally set to be in several campaign missions in addition to Nightfall. Due to resource constraints, this level features the only two Gúta found in the game.[4]
  • On a player's career stats at Bungie.net and Halo Waypoint, the gúta is listed as "mule". Instead of listing a rank, the entry simply says, "No hugging". The "Mule" nickname is an internal name used by Bungie employees.[4]
  • Unlike killing Moa, killing a Gúta awards points in campaign scoring due to the creatures being a threat to the player.
  • There is a creature that looks very similar to a Gúta, albeit a much smaller than those depicted in Halo: Reach, is indigenous to Minab.[5]

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo: Reach, Gúta model
  2. ^ a b c d e Bungie.net: Halo: Reach - Intel - Enemies - Gúta
  3. ^ a b c Halo: Reach, campaign level, Nightfall
  4. ^ a b c Halo: Reach Legendary Edition, Developer Commentary
  5. ^ Halo: Escalation, Issue 17