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{{ | {{Disambig header|the gel used by the [[Covenant]] and [[Forerunner]]s for energy|the [[Drugs|recreational narcotics]] used by [[Unggoy]]|infusion}} | ||
[[File:HW2 Cataclysm.jpg|300px|thumb|Infusion gel activated by the "Cataclysm" ability.]] | |||
{{Quote|Try not to juggle the tank too much!|Jiralhanae Grenadier during the Second Ark Conflict.}} | {{Quote|Try not to juggle the tank too much!|Jiralhanae Grenadier during the Second Ark Conflict.}} | ||
'''Infusion gel''', or '''infusion matter''', is a type of material employed by the [[Forerunners]] in the power systems used in their installations.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=298-299}} Infusion matter was used in an limited capacity by the [[Covenant]], and is used more commonly by the [[Jiralhanae]] of the [[Banished]] as an impromptu [[:Category:Chemical weapons|chemical weapon]], particularly by the forces of the [[Clan of the Long Shields]], led by [[Voridus]].{{Ref/Site|Id=II|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/infusion-invasion|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Community Update - Infusion Invasion|D=30|M=10|Y=2021}} | |||
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== | ==Overview== | ||
Infusion matter consists of a series of energetic meta-materials and strained bond lattices, and is considered a perfected form of the [[incendiary gel]] material developed by the [[Covenant]] in imitation of infusion.{{Ref/Reuse|II}} The substance was employed by the Forerunners in their power systems{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} and pumped throughout megastructures such as [[Installation 00]] to keep the vast systems functioning.{{Ref/Reuse|II}}{{Ref/Game|Id=PLVoridus|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Voridus}} | |||
During the [[Second Ark Conflict]], Voridus | ==Usage== | ||
The Covenant employed a lesser, imperfect form of infusion matter in the incendiary gel used in a variety of their weapon systems, with incendiary gel notably used as the filler in [[fuel rod]] ammunition and [[Orgudam Workshop firebomb|firebomb grenades]]. The [[Jiralhanae]] interest in infusion matter extends to the [[Banished]], with [[Voridus]] taking a keen interest in the substance for his own ends.{{Ref/Reuse|II}}{{Ref/Reuse|PLVoridus}} During the [[Second Ark Conflict]], Voridus prototyped the weaponization of infusion gel for his own ends, though his less-successful recreations resulted in the creation of an extremely corrosive mutagenic sludge. Despite this, Voridus and [[Clan of the Long Shields|his clan]] were quick to put this new technology into effect among a number of new weapon systems.{{Ref/Reuse|II}}{{Ref/Reuse|PLVoridus}} Voridus developed his infusion gel using weapons taken from the stockpile of [[Colony]], a [[Mgalekgolo]] [[Swarmlord]] also operating on the Ark - much to the Swarmlord's displeasure.{{Ref/Level|HW2|The Archive}} | |||
Voridus' applications of infusion gel include powerful explosives, [[Infusion Mine|land mines]] and targeted bombing runs, and use of the gel as filler in various weapon systems. The Long Shields clan's own-developed "[[Terror Wraith]]" employs infusion gel to augment its [[plasma mortar]] system{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=469}}, with a similar suite of modifications available for the clan's [[Volatile Scarab]]s.{{Ref/Game|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Volatile Scarab}} One such modified Scarab was used by Voridus in [[2559]] to [[Outbreak on Installation 00|breach]] the containment shield surrounding the [[Flood]]-infested [[High Charity]].{{Ref/Level|HW2|What Could Go Wrong?}} | |||
Certain Jiralhanae, particularly the more extreme examples of the Brutes' savagery, are often employed by the Long Shields to serve in the clan's vanguard as [[Jiralhanae Grenadier|grenadiers]]. These soldiers' prolonged exposure to infusion rots and [[Scarred Grenadiers|scars]] their bodies over time, due to their prolonged usage of specialised [[infusion grenade launcher]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|II}}{{Ref/Game|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Brute Grenadier}} Exposure to infusion can affect a subject's mental state, with Voridus' own exposure to infusion known to have exacerbated his obsessive tendencies.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=457}} | |||
Similar effects can be observed in [[Huragok]] as the result of extended exposure to infusion. Voridus' experiments with infusion gel altered his Huragok assistants, causing some to simply fall apart while the rest have been changed in other—more subtle—ways. These "damaged" Engineers were shunned by their healthy companions and displayed distinctly non-Huragok behaviours, such as a lack of interest in repairing Forerunner machinery and sabotaging equipment of Banished who had annoyed them in the past.{{Ref/Game|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Infused Engineer}}{{Ref/Reuse|II}} | |||
Outside of the war on the Ark, the Banished [[Veporokk Workshop Ravager]] is another weapon developed on the basis of infusion. When charged, the weapon can fire a single powerful infusion bolt, though a [[Ravager Rebound|unique variant]] produced by the [[Armory of Reckoning (location)|Armory of Reckoning]] injects additional high-viscosity packets of infusion matter, allowing its [[plasma]] projectiles to bounce off surfaces.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=477}} | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Latest revision as of 07:43, October 16, 2024
- "Try not to juggle the tank too much!"
- — Jiralhanae Grenadier during the Second Ark Conflict.
Infusion gel, or infusion matter, is a type of material employed by the Forerunners in the power systems used in their installations.[1] Infusion matter was used in an limited capacity by the Covenant, and is used more commonly by the Jiralhanae of the Banished as an impromptu chemical weapon, particularly by the forces of the Clan of the Long Shields, led by Voridus.[2]
Overview[edit]
Infusion matter consists of a series of energetic meta-materials and strained bond lattices, and is considered a perfected form of the incendiary gel material developed by the Covenant in imitation of infusion.[2] The substance was employed by the Forerunners in their power systems[1] and pumped throughout megastructures such as Installation 00 to keep the vast systems functioning.[2][3]
Usage[edit]
The Covenant employed a lesser, imperfect form of infusion matter in the incendiary gel used in a variety of their weapon systems, with incendiary gel notably used as the filler in fuel rod ammunition and firebomb grenades. The Jiralhanae interest in infusion matter extends to the Banished, with Voridus taking a keen interest in the substance for his own ends.[2][3] During the Second Ark Conflict, Voridus prototyped the weaponization of infusion gel for his own ends, though his less-successful recreations resulted in the creation of an extremely corrosive mutagenic sludge. Despite this, Voridus and his clan were quick to put this new technology into effect among a number of new weapon systems.[2][3] Voridus developed his infusion gel using weapons taken from the stockpile of Colony, a Mgalekgolo Swarmlord also operating on the Ark - much to the Swarmlord's displeasure.[4]
Voridus' applications of infusion gel include powerful explosives, land mines and targeted bombing runs, and use of the gel as filler in various weapon systems. The Long Shields clan's own-developed "Terror Wraith" employs infusion gel to augment its plasma mortar system[5], with a similar suite of modifications available for the clan's Volatile Scarabs.[6] One such modified Scarab was used by Voridus in 2559 to breach the containment shield surrounding the Flood-infested High Charity.[7]
Certain Jiralhanae, particularly the more extreme examples of the Brutes' savagery, are often employed by the Long Shields to serve in the clan's vanguard as grenadiers. These soldiers' prolonged exposure to infusion rots and scars their bodies over time, due to their prolonged usage of specialised infusion grenade launchers.[2][8] Exposure to infusion can affect a subject's mental state, with Voridus' own exposure to infusion known to have exacerbated his obsessive tendencies.[9]
Similar effects can be observed in Huragok as the result of extended exposure to infusion. Voridus' experiments with infusion gel altered his Huragok assistants, causing some to simply fall apart while the rest have been changed in other—more subtle—ways. These "damaged" Engineers were shunned by their healthy companions and displayed distinctly non-Huragok behaviours, such as a lack of interest in repairing Forerunner machinery and sabotaging equipment of Banished who had annoyed them in the past.[10][2]
Outside of the war on the Ark, the Banished Veporokk Workshop Ravager is another weapon developed on the basis of infusion. When charged, the weapon can fire a single powerful infusion bolt, though a unique variant produced by the Armory of Reckoning injects additional high-viscosity packets of infusion matter, allowing its plasma projectiles to bounce off surfaces.[11]
Gallery[edit]
Infusion gel killing UNSC Marines in Halo Wars 2.
An infused Huragok.
Infused Jiralhanae grenadiers.
An Infusion Mine.
A tank of Infusion Gel, attached to the back of a Grenadier.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo Wars 2 (First appearance)
- Halo Infinite
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 298-299
- ^ a b c d e f g Halo Waypoint, Community Update - Infusion Invasion (Retrieved on Oct 30, 2021) [archive]
- ^ a b c Halo Wars 2, Phoenix Logs: Voridus
- ^ Halo Wars 2, campaign level The Archive
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 469
- ^ Halo Wars 2, Phoenix Logs: Volatile Scarab
- ^ Halo Wars 2, campaign level What Could Go Wrong?
- ^ Halo Wars 2, Phoenix Logs: Brute Grenadier
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 457
- ^ Halo Wars 2, Phoenix Logs: Infused Engineer
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 477
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