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{{Quote|I do not understand the infatuation with these skittering thrustbugs, brother. The Skimmers present more nuisance than aid to [[Banished|our]] efforts. I am convinced they - much like [[The Harbinger|their leader]] - have their own agenda.|Grenadier [[Dalkura]] to Loft-Captain [[Gethmald]]{{Ref/Game|HINF|Id=Gasgira|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Outpost Intel 4|Banished Audio logs|Detail=Outpost Intel #05 - RE: Damnable Eyes}}}}
{{Quote|I do not understand the infatuation with these skittering thrustbugs, brother. The Skimmers present more nuisance than aid to [[Banished|our]] efforts. I am convinced they - much like [[Harbinger|their leader]] - have their own agenda.|Grenadier [[Dalkura]] to Loft-Captain [[Gethmald]]{{Ref/Game|HINF|Id=Gasgira|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Outpost Intel 05|Banished Audio logs|Detail=Outpost Intel #05 - RE: Damnable Eyes (log description)|Quote=RE: THE GASGIRA}}}}
'''Skimmers''', also known as the '''Gasgira''',{{Ref/Reuse|Gasgira}} are combative entities of an unidentified species, commanded by [[the Harbinger]] during the [[Installation 07 conflict]].{{Ref/Generic|Id=co|[[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Overview]]}}{{Ref/Game|HINF}}
'''Gasgira''', also nicknamed '''Skimmers''',{{Ref/Reuse|Gasgira}} are a species commanded by the [[Harbinger]] during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].{{Ref/Level|Id=Con|HI|[[Conservatory]]}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
===Anatomy and physiology===
===Anatomy and physiology===
Skimmers have two arms, with three fingers on each. They also have four legs, with a large toe, and a smaller one higher up the leg. They are quite small, with a disproportionately large head. They make use of thruster "wings" which they use to maneuver. They wear armor on their torso, head and "wings", red or white depending on rank.{{Ref/Reuse|co}} Underneath their helmets, they possess oral tentacles similar to those of the Harbinger. Despite this similarity, it is uncertain if the Skimmers themselves are Xalanyn.
The Gasgira are diminutive, swift creatures that share a number of physiological traits with the [[Xalanyn]], though the lack of information regarding their differences makes it difficult to confirm.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22436|Enc22|Page=436}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/the-new-halo-encyclopedia-is-out-today|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=The New Halo Encyclopedia is Out Today|D=11|M=03|Y=2023}} They have six limbs, with two arms and four legs. Their hands are tridactyl (three-fingered), and all four of their feet bear one large toe at the front and a smaller toe at the ankle. Much like the Xalanyn, their feet bend backward in a hyperextended position that enables perpetual levitation rather than terrestrial locomotion, so they make use of thrusters made up of unknown, exotic material. They wear armor on their torso, head and thrusters, red for standard variants, white for ultra variants, or maroon for alpha variants, depending on rank.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22437|Enc22|Page=437}} Though most of their features are concealed by their armor, the undersides of their helmets reveal a superficially Xalanyn-like oral anatomy, and the exposed skin of their hands, feet and neck exhibit a bluish tone similar to the Harbinger.
 
===History===
Following the forced release of the [[Harbinger]] from her [[Cylix]] by the [[Banished]] using a prisoner of war: a [[UNSC]] combat medic named [[Lucas Browning]], the Gasgira were initially hostile to both Banished and UNSC alike.{{Ref/Novel|Id=TRPp285|TRP|Chapter=32}} [[War Chief]] [[Escharum]] ordered all personnel within the Banished to integrate the Gasgira into their ranks to bolster the Banished alliance with the Harbinger. Some personnel including Commander [[Dalkura]] view the Gasgira with vitriol, even nicknaming them "thrustbugs".{{Ref/Reuse|Gasgira}}
 
During the conflict, Spartan [[Hudson Griffin|Griffin]] encounters a group of Gasgira patrolling [[Installation 07]] led by a [[Skimmer Alpha]]. His dossier on them would be then relayed to [[John-117]] and [[the Weapon]]. The duo would then encounter the Gasgira for the first time when they witness the creatures under the command of the Harbinger harass and eventually capture [[117649 Despondent Pyre]] so that the Harbinger can kill her and extract the Monitor's [[encephalon]].{{Ref/Reuse|Con}} The Gasgira would continue to be under the command of the Harbinger until her demise at the hands of John-117 at the [[Silent Auditorium (location)|Silent Auditorium]].{{Ref/Level|HI|Silent Auditorium}} The fate of the Banished alliance with the Gasgira after the Harbinger's demise remains unknown.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22437}}


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
===''Halo Infinite''===
===''Halo Infinite''===
The Skimmers make use of the [[Shock rifle]]{{Ref/Reuse|co}} as well as the [[VK78 Commando]] and throw [[Dynamo grenade|Dynamo grenades]]. They have weak spots on their head and thrusters. If killed by shooting a weak spot, they explode in a burst of purple flame.
The Gasgira make use of weapons from any faction, carrying them from the hip as the weapon hangs below them. The standard variant of the Gasgira primarily carries [[Sicatt Workshop shock rifle|Sicatt Workshop Shock Rifle]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Con}} or [[M41 SPNKR|M41SPNKR]]s while the ultra variant carries [[VK78 Commando]]s. All ranks of Gasgira throw [[Dynamo grenade|Sicatt Workshop Dynamo Grenade]]s. They have weak spots on their head and thrusters/wings. If killed by shooting their wings, they explode in a burst of [[Hard light]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Concept art===
<gallery>
File:HINF Concept SkimmerAnatomy.jpg|Early concept art exploration of Gasgira anatomy for ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF Concept SkimmrAnatomy4.jpg|More early anatomy concepts.
File:HINF Concept SkimmerAnatomy3.jpg|More early anatomy concepts.
File:HINF Concept SkimmerAnatomy1.jpg|More early anatomy concepts.
File:HINF Concept SkimmerAnatomy2.jpg|More early anatomy concepts.
File:HINF Concept SkimmerAnatomy5.jpg|More early anatomy concepts.
File:HINF Concept SkimmerHead1.jpg|Early concept art exploration of Gasgira head designs.
File:HINF Concept SkimmerHead2.jpg|More early head concepts.
File:HINF SkimmerExplorationConcept.jpg|Early concept art of the Gasgira and their propulsion systems for ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF Concept Skimmers.jpg|More early concept exploration.
File:HINF Concept Skimmers2.jpg|More early concept exploration.
File:HINF Concept SkimmerExploration1.jpg|More early concept exploration.
File:HINF Concept SkimmerExploration2.jpg|More early concept exploration.
File:HINF-Skimmerconcept.jpg|Nearly finalized concept art of the Gasgira in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF-Skimmerconcept1.jpg|More nearly finalized concept art.
File:HINF-Skimmerconcept2.jpg|More nearly finalized concept art.
File:HINF-FlyingOctopusMonkey.jpg|More nearly finalized concept art.
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HINF Skimmer front view.png|Front view of a Skimmer.
File:HINF Skimmer Mischief.png|Gasgira attempting to take down [[117649 Despondent Pyre]].
File:HINF Skimmer Side view.png|Side view of a Skimmer.
File:HINF SkimmerAlphaPatrol.png|A group of Gasgira on Installation 07.
File:HINF Skimmer Mischief.png|Skimmers attempting to take down [[117649 Despondent Pyre]].
File:HINF Skimmer front view.png|Front view of a Gasgira.
File:HINF Skimmer Side view.png|Side view of a Gasgira.
File:HINF Skimmer&M41 1.png|A Gasgira carrying an M41 SPNKr.
File:HINF SkimmerUltra 1.png|A Skimmer Ultra.
File:HINF SkimmerUltra 2.png|Rear view of a Skimmer Ultra.
File:HINF Skimmer Melee Attack.png|A Skimmer makes a melee attack with its [[VK78 Commando]].
File:HINF Skimmer Dynamo Grenade.png|A Skimmer throws a [[dynamo grenade]].
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
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Revision as of 04:46, June 20, 2024

Gasgira
Render of a Skimmer.
Sociocultural information

Homeworld:

Unknown

Notable individuals:

Skimmer Alpha

Also known as:

Skimmer

 

"I do not understand the infatuation with these skittering thrustbugs, brother. The Skimmers present more nuisance than aid to our efforts. I am convinced they - much like their leader - have their own agenda."
— Grenadier Dalkura to Loft-Captain Gethmald[1]

Gasgira, also nicknamed Skimmers,[1] are a species commanded by the Harbinger during the Battle for Zeta Halo.[2]

Overview

Anatomy and physiology

The Gasgira are diminutive, swift creatures that share a number of physiological traits with the Xalanyn, though the lack of information regarding their differences makes it difficult to confirm.[3][4] They have six limbs, with two arms and four legs. Their hands are tridactyl (three-fingered), and all four of their feet bear one large toe at the front and a smaller toe at the ankle. Much like the Xalanyn, their feet bend backward in a hyperextended position that enables perpetual levitation rather than terrestrial locomotion, so they make use of thrusters made up of unknown, exotic material. They wear armor on their torso, head and thrusters, red for standard variants, white for ultra variants, or maroon for alpha variants, depending on rank.[5] Though most of their features are concealed by their armor, the undersides of their helmets reveal a superficially Xalanyn-like oral anatomy, and the exposed skin of their hands, feet and neck exhibit a bluish tone similar to the Harbinger.

History

Following the forced release of the Harbinger from her Cylix by the Banished using a prisoner of war: a UNSC combat medic named Lucas Browning, the Gasgira were initially hostile to both Banished and UNSC alike.[6] War Chief Escharum ordered all personnel within the Banished to integrate the Gasgira into their ranks to bolster the Banished alliance with the Harbinger. Some personnel including Commander Dalkura view the Gasgira with vitriol, even nicknaming them "thrustbugs".[1]

During the conflict, Spartan Griffin encounters a group of Gasgira patrolling Installation 07 led by a Skimmer Alpha. His dossier on them would be then relayed to John-117 and the Weapon. The duo would then encounter the Gasgira for the first time when they witness the creatures under the command of the Harbinger harass and eventually capture 117649 Despondent Pyre so that the Harbinger can kill her and extract the Monitor's encephalon.[2] The Gasgira would continue to be under the command of the Harbinger until her demise at the hands of John-117 at the Silent Auditorium.[7] The fate of the Banished alliance with the Gasgira after the Harbinger's demise remains unknown.[5]

Gameplay

Halo Infinite

The Gasgira make use of weapons from any faction, carrying them from the hip as the weapon hangs below them. The standard variant of the Gasgira primarily carries Sicatt Workshop Shock Rifles[2] or M41SPNKRs while the ultra variant carries VK78 Commandos. All ranks of Gasgira throw Sicatt Workshop Dynamo Grenades. They have weak spots on their head and thrusters/wings. If killed by shooting their wings, they explode in a burst of Hard light.

Gallery

Concept art

  • Early concept art exploration of Gasgira anatomy for Halo Infinite.

    Early concept art exploration of Gasgira anatomy for Halo Infinite.

  • More early anatomy concepts.

    More early anatomy concepts.

  • More early anatomy concepts.

    More early anatomy concepts.

  • More early anatomy concepts.

    More early anatomy concepts.

  • More early anatomy concepts.

    More early anatomy concepts.

  • More early anatomy concepts.

    More early anatomy concepts.

  • Early concept art exploration of Gasgira head designs.

    Early concept art exploration of Gasgira head designs.

  • More early head concepts.

    More early head concepts.

  • Early concept art of the Gasgira and their propulsion systems for Halo Infinite.

    Early concept art of the Gasgira and their propulsion systems for Halo Infinite.

  • More early concept exploration.

    More early concept exploration.

  • More early concept exploration.

    More early concept exploration.

  • More early concept exploration.

    More early concept exploration.

  • More early concept exploration.

    More early concept exploration.

  • Nearly finalized concept art of the Gasgira in Halo Infinite.

    Nearly finalized concept art of the Gasgira in Halo Infinite.

  • More nearly finalized concept art.

    More nearly finalized concept art.

  • More nearly finalized concept art.

    More nearly finalized concept art.

  • More nearly finalized concept art.

    More nearly finalized concept art.

Screenshots

  • Gasgira attempting to take down 117649 Despondent Pyre.

    Gasgira attempting to take down 117649 Despondent Pyre.

  • A group of Gasgira on Installation 07.

    A group of Gasgira on Installation 07.

  • Front view of a Gasgira.

    Front view of a Gasgira.

  • Side view of a Gasgira.

    Side view of a Gasgira.

  • A Gasgira carrying an M41 SPNKr.

    A Gasgira carrying an M41 SPNKr.

  • A Skimmer Ultra.

    A Skimmer Ultra.

  • Rear view of a Skimmer Ultra.

    Rear view of a Skimmer Ultra.

  • A Skimmer makes a melee attack with its VK78 Commando.

    A Skimmer makes a melee attack with its VK78 Commando.

  • A Skimmer throws a dynamo grenade.

    A Skimmer throws a dynamo grenade.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c Halo Infinite, Banished Audio logs: Outpost Intel #05 - RE: Damnable Eyes (log description) "RE: THE GASGIRA"
  2. ^ a b c Halo Infinite, campaign level Conservatory
  3. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 436
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint, The New Halo Encyclopedia is Out Today (Retrieved on Mar 11, 2023) [archive]
  5. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 437
  6. ^ Halo: The Rubicon Protocol, chapter 32
  7. ^ Halo Infinite, campaign level Silent Auditorium

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