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{{Flood Species Infobox
|name=Flood blister
|name='''Flood Growth Pods'''
|image=[[File:Flood biomass.jpg|300px]]
|image=[[Image:Flood wall.jpg|250px]]
|distinctions=Large, spherical pods that contain [[Flood]] [[infection forms]] and incubate [[Flood spore|spores]]{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22|Enc22|Page=407}}
|height= Approx. 5.5ft. in diameter 
|height=Varies{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
|distinctions= Large, spherical pods containing developing [[Infection Forms]].
|mass=Varies{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
|species= Flood
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{{Quote|So many ways this sickness spreads itself! Keep your distance from those blisters, they seem to know when we are close!|[[Pavium]]{{Ref/Level|Id=LTF|HW2|Light the Fuse}}}}
'''Flood blisters''',{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}{{Ref/Game|Id=PL|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Flood blister}} also referred to as '''Flood eggs'''{{Ref/Game|HW|in-game unit}} or '''Flood growth pods''',{{Ref/Site|Id=bnet|URL=http://www.bungie.net/inside/publications.aspx|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Inside Bungie - Publications|Detail=Halo 3 Flood Alien Level Autopsy|D=3|M=2|Y=2009}} are a type of [[Flood]] [[infection form]]. They are large, bulbous sacs that contain other infection forms—typically [[pod infector]]s—and their membranes also function as incubation chambers for the development of [[Flood spore|spores]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}


'''Flood growth pods''' are large, spherical collections of biomass that grow on the surfaces of ships, buildings, and other structures. They are started when mass [[Flood]] forms enter an area, or when [[Flood Spores]] enter the area. They incubate developing [[Infection Forms]]. They are only seen during stages of advanced [[Flood]] infestation when a [[Gravemind]] has formed and consumed enough flesh, to support [[Pure Forms]].<ref>''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Floodgate (Level)|Floodgate]]'', ''[[Cortana (Level)|Cortana]]''</ref> They have no forms of attacks, but if they are attacked, they explode, and release their infectious spores and their [[Infection Form]]s.
==Overview==
===Physical characteristics===
Blisters are created from non-[[Sentience|sapient]] creatures or mangled corpses that have been deemed unfit for transformation into [[Flood combat form|combat forms]]; after being seeded with [[Flood Super Cell|Flood cells]], the biomass rapidly transform into Flood blisters.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}} Their shapes and sizes vary, depending on what best fits the environment they are created in. However, most are pale sickly colored ovoid bulbs that distend from the Flood's existing membrane. Blisters in the incubation period may have a thin layer of skin, whereas matured blisters appear to have shed the skin, emitting a sickly yellow glow.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}


They are first seen in ''[[Halo 2]]'', during the Flood Invasion of ''[[High Charity]]'', though it was only at development stage. Later, in ''[[Halo 3]]'', it was encountered more in the [[Campaign]] levels [[Floodgate (Level)|Floodgate]] and [[Cortana (Level)|Cortana]], and in the multiplayer maps [[Isolation]] and [[Cold Storage]], though the multiplayer pods do not release Infection Forms.<ref>''[[Halo 3]]''</ref>
===Function===
Flood blisters typically grow on walls and floors—adhered to surfaces using suction-cup-like appendages{{Ref/Level|H3|Cold Storage}}{{Ref/Twitter|Id=vic|vicdeleon|1574179376085999616|Vic DeLeon|Quote=And he’s my Mudbox sculpt of the spore sac, affectionately known as “Vic’s boo-bag” by @cgbarrett and @docabominable|D=26|M=9|Y=2022}}—and particularly on surfaces covered with Flood biomatter;{{Ref/Level|H3|Floodgate}}{{Ref/Level|Id=Cortana|H3|Cortana (level)|Cortana}} as such, they are a common sight in the [[blightlands]],{{Ref/Reuse|LTF}} where they grow on surfaces as well as [[Flood stalk]]s.{{Ref/Level|HW|The Flood (level)|The Flood}} They have no means of defense, but if ruptured, they explode and release their infectious spores or their infection forms.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}} Blisters rupture after sustaining damage, but they may also burst voluntarily, especially when there are potential hosts nearby.{{Ref/Reuse|LTF}}{{Ref/Reuse|Cortana}} Given the Flood's highly infectious nature, blisters are considered one of the most pernicious aspects of the Flood, harboring the potential to transform an entire planet's biosphere if left unchecked.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} [[Flood bomber form]]s are also known to release Flood blisters.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=409}}


The use of Flood Growth Pods, is quite similar to [[Carrier Form]] Flood; they incubate the Infection Forms for a certain time and if the pods are agitated (i.e. being shot at or hit) they burst open and spew Infection Forms (between five and 20 [[Infection Form]]s). Unlike the Carrier, however, the pods are completely idle and mostly defenseless.  They can't suicide bomb the player like a [[Flood Carrier Form|Carrier]] can, but still pose a threat due to the large number of [[Infection Form]]s they release, causing players to think twice before they begin spewing rounds around a room to try and hit anything that moves.
==In-game information==
In ''[[Halo 3]]'', blisters were encountered in the [[Campaign]] levels [[Floodgate]] and [[Cortana (level)|Cortana]], and in the multiplayer maps [[Isolation]] and [[Cold Storage]], though the blisters in multiplayer maps do not release infection forms. Hitting the blisters with flame-based weaponry will cause the blister to burst, but not release infection forms. It could be possible that the infection forms that are supposed to emerge burst along with the blisters, but it happens so quickly that it looks like one simultaneous explosion.


In ''[[Halo Wars]]'', the Flood Growth Pods are called Flood Eggs. They serve as double-edged swords; shooting these pods will sometimes releases precious resources but other times, they will release either a swarm of [[Infection Form]]s or a [[Flood Spore]] cloud, both of which can destroy infantry squads in seconds.  
In ''[[Halo Wars]]'', the Flood blisters are called Flood Eggs. Destroying these pods will sometimes reveal {{HWResources|[[resources]]}}, but other times, they will release either a swarm of infection forms or a Flood spore cloud, both of which can infect infantry squads in seconds.


==Trivia==
In ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', Flood blisters can be encountered in the ''Awakening the Nightmare'' campaign. They will detonate if any units get near them, releasing their payload of pod infectors or [[seeder infector]]s , but can also be destroyed from afar with weapons fire.
*Hitting the pods with flame-based weaponry will cause the pod to burst, but not release Infection Forms. It could be possible that the Infection Forms that are supposed to emerge burst along with the pod but it is so quick that it looks like one simultaneous explosion.
 
*On [[Cold Storage (Level)|Cold Storage]], it can be seen that they adhere to surfaces using suction-cup-like appendages.
==Production notes==
*If a pod carries enough [[Infection Forms]], then each individual flood can be seen on your [[Motion Sensor]]. Try to stay away from '''those''' pods.
*Flood architecture that release Flood enemies upon its destruction was conceived of as early as ''[[Halo 2]]''. In an early design document for the level [[Quarantine Zone]], there were references to a wall with "Flood crust" that contain [[Flood Juggernaut]]s, which would burst out of the crust or burst out from its debris if players destroy the crust. In the final release, these Flood crusts were replaced with either bottomless pits or a dead end; one would have blocked access to a tunnel that leads to the next area, forcing players to destroy the crust and release a Flood Juggernaut.{{Ref/Book|AoH|Page=142}}
*In ''[[Halo 3]]'', the Flood blister was modeled by [[Bungie]] artist [[Vic DeLeon]]. Subsequently, it was nicknamed "Vic's boo-bag" by [[Chris Barrett]] and [[Paul Russel]].{{Ref/Reuse|vic}}
*Flood blisters were first named in the [[Phoenix Logs]] of ''[[Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare]]''. Prior to this, their only known name had come from Vic DeLeon's presentation on Flood environmental design in ''Halo 3'', where they were referred to as "Growth Pods".{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}}
 
==Gallery==
===Development images===
<gallery>
File:H3 - Flood growth pods concept.png|Concept art of the Flood growth pods by [[Isaac Hannaford]] for ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:H3 Xbox360 HighCharity Prototype 8.jpg|Flood blisters in the [[High Charity (cut Halo 3 level)|prototype ''High Charity'' level]] in ''Halo 3''.
File:HW FloodEgg Render.jpg|A render of the Flood Egg model for ''Halo Wars''.
File:H2A - Flood sacks.jpg|Flood sacks in ''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]''.
File:HW2_FloodEgg_Concept_SFW.jpg|Concept art of the Flood blister for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
File:Flood wall.jpg|A cluster of blisters on wall covered with Flood biomass in ''Halo 3''.
File:Floodgate - Flood biomass.jpg|Blisters within the crashed ''[[Indulgence of Conviction]]'' in ''Halo 3''.
File:HTMCC-H3 FloodBlisterRupture 1.png|Pod infectors being released from a ruptured blister in ''Halo 3''.
File:HTMCC-H3 FloodBlisterRupture 2.png|Two ruptured Flood blisters in ''Halo 3''.
File:HW Flood Egg.png|A Flood Blister in Trove's exterior surface ''Halo Wars''.
File:HW flood blister.jpg|A Flood Blister on the ''Spirit of Fire''{{'}}s hull in ''Halo Wars''.
File:HW FloodBlister.png|A Flood Blister within Trove in ''Halo Wars''.
File:HW FloodBomberEgg.png|A [[Flood bomber form]] dropping an egg in ''Halo Wars''.
File:HW2-Blister.png|The Flood blister in ''Halo Wars 2'' Phoenix Logs.
File:HW2 FloodBlisters.png|Clusters of Flood blisters in ''Halo Wars 2''.
File:HINF-ForgeFlood1.jpg|Flood blisters among the many Flood-themed [[Forge]] objects in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HINF BlightlandsGrowthClusters.png|Various Flood blisters in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF BlightlandsGrowthPodClusters.png|Different clusters of Flood blisters in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF_BlightlandsPodClustersRuptured.png|Ruptured Flood blisters in ''Halo Infinite''.
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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*''[[Halo Legends]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[Origins]]''
**''[[Origins]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
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{{Ref/Sources}}


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Flood blister
Flood biomass.jpg
General overview

Distinctions:

Large, spherical pods that contain Flood infection forms and incubate spores[1]

Height:

Varies[1]

Mass:

Varies[1]

 

"So many ways this sickness spreads itself! Keep your distance from those blisters, they seem to know when we are close!"
— Pavium[2]

Flood blisters,[1][3] also referred to as Flood eggs[4] or Flood growth pods,[5] are a type of Flood infection form. They are large, bulbous sacs that contain other infection forms—typically pod infectors—and their membranes also function as incubation chambers for the development of spores.[1]

Overview[edit]

Physical characteristics[edit]

Blisters are created from non-sapient creatures or mangled corpses that have been deemed unfit for transformation into combat forms; after being seeded with Flood cells, the biomass rapidly transform into Flood blisters.[3] Their shapes and sizes vary, depending on what best fits the environment they are created in. However, most are pale sickly colored ovoid bulbs that distend from the Flood's existing membrane. Blisters in the incubation period may have a thin layer of skin, whereas matured blisters appear to have shed the skin, emitting a sickly yellow glow.[1]

Function[edit]

Flood blisters typically grow on walls and floors—adhered to surfaces using suction-cup-like appendages[6][7]—and particularly on surfaces covered with Flood biomatter;[8][9] as such, they are a common sight in the blightlands,[2] where they grow on surfaces as well as Flood stalks.[10] They have no means of defense, but if ruptured, they explode and release their infectious spores or their infection forms.[3] Blisters rupture after sustaining damage, but they may also burst voluntarily, especially when there are potential hosts nearby.[2][9] Given the Flood's highly infectious nature, blisters are considered one of the most pernicious aspects of the Flood, harboring the potential to transform an entire planet's biosphere if left unchecked.[1] Flood bomber forms are also known to release Flood blisters.[11]

In-game information[edit]

In Halo 3, blisters were encountered in the Campaign levels Floodgate and Cortana, and in the multiplayer maps Isolation and Cold Storage, though the blisters in multiplayer maps do not release infection forms. Hitting the blisters with flame-based weaponry will cause the blister to burst, but not release infection forms. It could be possible that the infection forms that are supposed to emerge burst along with the blisters, but it happens so quickly that it looks like one simultaneous explosion.

In Halo Wars, the Flood blisters are called Flood Eggs. Destroying these pods will sometimes reveal Resources resources, but other times, they will release either a swarm of infection forms or a Flood spore cloud, both of which can infect infantry squads in seconds.

In Halo Wars 2, Flood blisters can be encountered in the Awakening the Nightmare campaign. They will detonate if any units get near them, releasing their payload of pod infectors or seeder infectors , but can also be destroyed from afar with weapons fire.

Production notes[edit]

  • Flood architecture that release Flood enemies upon its destruction was conceived of as early as Halo 2. In an early design document for the level Quarantine Zone, there were references to a wall with "Flood crust" that contain Flood Juggernauts, which would burst out of the crust or burst out from its debris if players destroy the crust. In the final release, these Flood crusts were replaced with either bottomless pits or a dead end; one would have blocked access to a tunnel that leads to the next area, forcing players to destroy the crust and release a Flood Juggernaut.[12]
  • In Halo 3, the Flood blister was modeled by Bungie artist Vic DeLeon. Subsequently, it was nicknamed "Vic's boo-bag" by Chris Barrett and Paul Russel.[7]
  • Flood blisters were first named in the Phoenix Logs of Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare. Prior to this, their only known name had come from Vic DeLeon's presentation on Flood environmental design in Halo 3, where they were referred to as "Growth Pods".[5]

Gallery[edit]

Development images[edit]

Screenshots[edit]

  • A cluster of blisters on wall covered with Flood biomass in Halo 3.

    A cluster of blisters on wall covered with Flood biomass in Halo 3.

  • Blisters within the crashed Indulgence of Conviction in Halo 3.

    Blisters within the crashed Indulgence of Conviction in Halo 3.

  • Pod infectors being released from a ruptured blister in Halo 3.

    Pod infectors being released from a ruptured blister in Halo 3.

  • Two ruptured Flood blisters in Halo 3.

    Two ruptured Flood blisters in Halo 3.

  • A Flood Blister in Trove's exterior surface Halo Wars.

    A Flood Blister in Trove's exterior surface Halo Wars.

  • A Flood Blister on the Spirit of Fire's hull in Halo Wars.

    A Flood Blister on the Spirit of Fire's hull in Halo Wars.

  • A Flood Blister within Trove in Halo Wars.

    A Flood Blister within Trove in Halo Wars.

  • A Flood bomber form dropping an egg in Halo Wars.

    A Flood bomber form dropping an egg in Halo Wars.

  • The Flood blister in Halo Wars 2 Phoenix Logs.

    The Flood blister in Halo Wars 2 Phoenix Logs.

  • Clusters of Flood blisters in Halo Wars 2.

    Clusters of Flood blisters in Halo Wars 2.

  • Flood blisters among the many Flood-themed Forge objects in Halo Infinite.

    Flood blisters among the many Flood-themed Forge objects in Halo Infinite.

  • Various Flood blisters in Halo Infinite.

    Various Flood blisters in Halo Infinite.

  • Different clusters of Flood blisters in Halo Infinite.

    Different clusters of Flood blisters in Halo Infinite.

  • Ruptured Flood blisters in Halo Infinite.

    Ruptured Flood blisters in Halo Infinite.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 407
  2. ^ a b c Halo Wars 2, campaign level Light the Fuse
  3. ^ a b c Halo Wars 2, Phoenix Logs: Flood blister
  4. ^ Halo Wars, in-game unit
  5. ^ a b Bungie.net, Inside Bungie - Publications: Halo 3 Flood Alien Level Autopsy (Retrieved on Feb 3, 2009) [archive]
  6. ^ Halo 3, campaign level Cold Storage
  7. ^ a b Twitter, Vic DeLeon (@vicdeleon): "And he’s my Mudbox sculpt of the spore sac, affectionately known as “Vic’s boo-bag” by @cgbarrett and @docabominable" (Retrieved on Sep 26, 2022) [archive]
  8. ^ Halo 3, campaign level Floodgate
  9. ^ a b Halo 3, campaign level Cortana
  10. ^ Halo Wars, campaign level The Flood
  11. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 409
  12. ^ The Art of Halo, page 142

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Known Flood forms
Regular Spore • Pod • Seeder • Tadpole • Dispersal pod
Growths Stalk • Blister
Other Flood Super Cell (FSC)
Infected
Structures
Hives Hive • Den • Nest • Colony • Spore Mound • Cocooned base • Blightlands
Defensive Launcher • Root
Other Porta • Vent
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