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[[File:Siege.jpg|thumb|A pair of UNSC Marines use combat barriers to defend against the Covenant boarding of the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}.]]
[[Image:Siege.jpg|right|thumb|A pair of UNSC Marines use Combat Barriers to defend against the Covenant boarding of the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}.]]


A '''Combat Barrier''' is a mobile ground barrier used by [[UNSC]] infantry forces. They can be deployed and set up relatively quickly to aid the defense of a strategic position on ground, ship, etc. <ref>''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', level ''[[Pillar of Autumn (Level)|Pillar of Autumn]]''</ref><ref>''[[Halo 2]]'', level ''[[Cairo Station (Level)|Cairo Station]]''</ref><ref>''[[Halo 3]]'', level ''[[Crow's Nest (Level)|Crow's Nest]]''</ref>.
A '''combat barrier''' is a mobile ground barrier used by [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] infantry forces. They can be deployed and set up relatively quickly to aid the defense of a strategic position.<ref>''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', campaign level, ''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|Pillar of Autumn]]''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[Cairo Station]]''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level, ''[[Crow's Nest]]''</ref>


In ''Halo 3'''s [[Forge]], two types -- both concrete and destructible, but differing in height -- may be placed.
==Role==
Combat barriers are placed and situated all around strategic locations as defensive mechanisms against enemy [[weapons]] flanking fire. Combat barriers are used to protect soldiers of all types that are located in [[military base]]s, dug-in fortifications, and other facilities (such as ships). While many models of combat barrier offer decent protection from [[plasma]] and projectile weapons, they do not protect well against the concussive force of an explosion, though they do a good job of absorbing shrapnel and flying debris.


==Background==
The [[M72 Mobile Barrier]] is a principal type of combat barrier used by the UNSC, encompassing the M72-S (small) and M72-L (large) Mobile Barriers.<ref>[http://www.spartangames.co.uk/make-your-halo-table-look-awesome '''Spartan Games''': ''Make your Halo table look awesome!'']</ref> These barriers work by manipulating lines of sight; they have a small slit, opening or corner for someone inside to shoot out of and have full line of fire on his enemies, but the enemies must hit a very small target. Some combat barriers however, lack these slits - combatants using them for protection must stand up or creep out from the side to fire on an enemy, exposing themselves in the process.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]'''</ref> Beside the more common barriers made of metal, the UNSC also uses large concrete barriers.
Combat Barriers are placed and situated all around strategic locales as defensive mechanisms against enemy [[weapons]] flanking fire. Several types of barriers exist, but all are made of thick battle plating, presumably made of Titanium or Titanium-ceramic [[armor]]. These barriers cannot be moved or be deployed.
 
Combat barriers are used to protect soldiers of all types that are located in bases, dug-in fortifications, and other facilities (such as ships). While they are almost impenetrable to [[plasma]] and projectile weapons, they do not protect well against the concussive force of an explosion, though they do a good job of absorbing shrapnel and flying debris. In gameplay, they are "invincible".
 
Combat Barriers work by manipulating lines of sight. They have a small slit or corner for someone inside to shoot out of and have full line of fire on his enemies, but the enemies must hit a very small target. Combat Barriers in ''Halo 3'', however, lack these slits -- combatants using them for protection must stand up or creep out from the side to fire on an enemy, exposing themselves in the process.
 
==Trivia==
*Combat barriers first appeared in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
*There are 2 types of combat barriers in ''[[Halo 2]]'', but neither of them resemble their ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' counterpart.
*In [[Halo 3]] there are 3 types of combat barriers, but only 2 of them are usable in [[multiplayer]]. The other type -- used by the [[Covenant]] during [[Campaign]] -- can be acquired through [[modding]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H3ODST Barrier.gif|Barriers as seen in [[Halo 3: ODST]].
File:H3ODST Barrier.gif|Concrete barriers as seen in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
File:H2_Barrier_2.png|A Marine taking cover behind a barrier.
File:H2_Barrier_2.png|A Marine taking cover behind a barrier.
File:H2_Barrier.png|Barriers as seen in [[Halo 2]].
File:H2_Barrier.png|Barriers as seen in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
File:HCE_Barrier.png|A [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] era barrier.
File:HCE_Barrier.png|A ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''-era barrier.
File:Mobile shield 1.jpg|A M72-S combat barrier in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Mobile shield 2.jpg|A M72-L heavy barrier in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR_M72MB-L_Render.jpg|A 3D high-poly render of an M72-L combat barrier in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR_M72MB-S_Render.jpg|A 3D render of an M72-S combat barrier, textured and untextured, in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:ONI barrier.jpg|An ONI combat barrier.
File:H3ODST_FF_Buck_Cover.jpeg|A player in ''[[Halo 3:ODST]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[firefight]] taking cover behind a small barrier.
File:HINF Concept BarricadeSketches.jpg|Concept sketches of deployable barrier for ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HINF Concept Season2Barrier.jpg|Concept art for a tall deployable barrier in ''Halo Infinite''.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
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Latest revision as of 12:40, August 3, 2024

A pair of UNSC Marines use combat barriers to defend against the Covenant boarding of the UNSC Pillar of Autumn.

A combat barrier is a mobile ground barrier used by UNSC infantry forces. They can be deployed and set up relatively quickly to aid the defense of a strategic position.[1][2][3]

Role[edit]

Combat barriers are placed and situated all around strategic locations as defensive mechanisms against enemy weapons flanking fire. Combat barriers are used to protect soldiers of all types that are located in military bases, dug-in fortifications, and other facilities (such as ships). While many models of combat barrier offer decent protection from plasma and projectile weapons, they do not protect well against the concussive force of an explosion, though they do a good job of absorbing shrapnel and flying debris.

The M72 Mobile Barrier is a principal type of combat barrier used by the UNSC, encompassing the M72-S (small) and M72-L (large) Mobile Barriers.[4] These barriers work by manipulating lines of sight; they have a small slit, opening or corner for someone inside to shoot out of and have full line of fire on his enemies, but the enemies must hit a very small target. Some combat barriers however, lack these slits - combatants using them for protection must stand up or creep out from the side to fire on an enemy, exposing themselves in the process.[5] Beside the more common barriers made of metal, the UNSC also uses large concrete barriers.

Gallery[edit]

  • Concrete barriers as seen in Halo 3: ODST.

    Concrete barriers as seen in Halo 3: ODST.

  • A Marine taking cover behind a barrier.

    A Marine taking cover behind a barrier.

  • Barriers as seen in Halo 2.

    Barriers as seen in Halo 2.

  • A Halo: Combat Evolved-era barrier.

    A Halo: Combat Evolved-era barrier.

  • A M72-S combat barrier in Halo: Reach.

    A M72-S combat barrier in Halo: Reach.

  • A M72-L heavy barrier in Halo: Reach.

    A M72-L heavy barrier in Halo: Reach.

  • A 3D high-poly render of an M72-L combat barrier in Halo: Reach.

    A 3D high-poly render of an M72-L combat barrier in Halo: Reach.

  • A 3D render of an M72-S combat barrier, textured and untextured, in Halo: Reach.

    A 3D render of an M72-S combat barrier, textured and untextured, in Halo: Reach.

  • An ONI combat barrier.

    An ONI combat barrier.

  • A player in Halo 3:ODST's firefight taking cover behind a small barrier.

    A player in Halo 3:ODST's firefight taking cover behind a small barrier.

  • Concept sketches of deployable barrier for Halo Infinite.

    Concept sketches of deployable barrier for Halo Infinite.

  • Concept art for a tall deployable barrier in Halo Infinite.

    Concept art for a tall deployable barrier in Halo Infinite.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved, campaign level, Pillar of Autumn
  2. ^ Halo 2, campaign level, Cairo Station
  3. ^ Halo 3, campaign level, Crow's Nest
  4. ^ Spartan Games: Make your Halo table look awesome!
  5. ^ Halo 3
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