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{{ | {{Disambig header|the thruster packs used by the Covenant|other uses of the term|Thruster pack (disambiguation)}} | ||
[[File: | [[File:HR SixFightsRanger.jpg|thumb|300px|A Sangheili Ranger activating his thruster pack while fighting [[SPARTAN-B312]] in the [[New Alexandria Hospital]], during the [[Siege of New Alexandria]].]] | ||
'''Thruster packs''' are a piece of equipment utilised by the ground forces of the [[Covenant]] and its [[Covenant remnants|remnants]]. They are an equivalent to the various forms of [[jetpack]] utilised by the [[United Nations Space Command]], serving as small, back-mounted equipment that enable the operator to rapidly traverse a given environment.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=285}} | |||
A broadly similar class of maneuvering equipment also used by the Covenant is the [[jump pack]] - a more specialised form of equipment utilised by the [[Jiralhanae]]. Likewise, the [[Prelate]]s of the [[San'Shyuum]] make use of [[anti-gravity belt]]s in their [[fighting skin]]s for similar purposes. | |||
==Overview== | |||
The Covenant's range of thruster packs are all broadly used in a similar capacity. They consist of a backpack fitted onto a given operator (usually a [[Sangheili]], [[Kig-Yar]] and [[Unggoy]] usage is also known) designed to allow for limited flight and tactical movement across terrain. They can utilise a variety of operating mechanisms including [[anti-gravity technology]] for limited flight or cruder jump-jets that are more suited for rapid battlefield movement.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
Thruster pack usage is usually the domain of the Covenant's [[ranger]]s,{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=354}} alongside other forms of shock troops and specialised [[extra-vehicular activity]] (EVA) strike squads.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} They are predominantly employed during [[Naval boarding|boarding actions]] on enemy spacecraft and [[space station]]s, alongside navigating densely-packed [[City|cities]] with unparalleled vertical traversal ability. During the [[Human-Covenant War]], this usage was particularly dominant, due to the comparatively primitive and dense nature of these environments when compared to their Covenant counterparts.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
If used by a well-trained warrior, thruster packs may allow them to tip the scales in their favour and defeat enemy forces several times their number.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
==Variants== | |||
Multiple distinct designs of thruster pack have been observed in Covenant service. | |||
===''Ebgione''-pattern harness variant=== | |||
This design of thruster pack is fitted to the upper back of the {{Pattern|Ebgione|exo harness}}, and saw particular use with the ranger forces of the [[Fleet of Sacred Consecration]], with another specially used by [[Sesa 'Refumee]] during his [[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction|short-lived rebellion]] against the Covenant.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22Harness|Enc22|Page=201}} | |||
<gallery class=center> | |||
File:H2-AntigravityPack-Detail-Back.png|A thruster pack viewed from behind. | |||
File:H2A - Sesa model.jpg|Turnaround views of Sesa 'Refumee, and the thruster pack fitted to his armour. | |||
File:H2_EliteRanger_Cairo.jpg|A [[Sangheili Ranger]] with the ''[[Halo 2]]''-era pack. | |||
File:H2-AntigravityPack-Detail-Side.png|Side view of a Covenant antigravity pack. | |||
File:Sangheili-Ranger H2A.png|A Sangheili Ranger with the ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' depiction of the pack. | |||
</gallery> | |||
===''Tlaipoz''-pattern harness variant=== | |||
This design of thruster pack is most commonly seen fitted to the back of rangers making use of the {{Pattern|Tlaipoz|exo harness}},{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22Harness}} though this use is not exclusive - and it is compatible with a wide variety of alternate harness designs.{{Ref/Game|HR|The Jetpack [[armor ability]] can be used by Elite players using any [[Armor customization (Halo: Reach)|armor type]]}} | |||
<gallery class=center> | |||
File:HR CovenantThrusterPack 1.png|An active (left) and inactive (right) thruster pack. | |||
File:HR CovenantThrusterPack 2.png|A thruster pack in ''Halo: Reach''. | |||
File:HR CovenantThrusterPack Symbols.png|Thruster pack patterns in ''Halo Reach''. | |||
File:Reach 1641531 Medium.jpg|A Ranger activating his thruster pack during the [[Battle of Asźod]]. | |||
</gallery> | |||
===''Kdeo''-pattern harness variant=== | |||
This design of thruster pack is most commonly seen fitted to the back of {{Pattern|Kdeo|exo harness}}-clad rangers serving in [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]], among other factions.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22Harness}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Guide|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/26667cee-03c2-45fb-9637-08c9028ac1b4/elite-ranger-|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Enemies: Elite Ranger|D=01|M=05|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Enemies}} | |||
<gallery class=center> | |||
File:H5G-SangheiliRangerthruster.png|The ''Kdeo'' harness' thruster jet activating. | |||
File:H4 Sangheili Ranger HD render.jpg|A high-poly sculpt for the ''Kdeo'' harness, showcasing the form of the thruster pack more clearly. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:HR CovenantThrusterPack Concept 1.jpg|Concept art for the Covenant thruster pack in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. | ||
File: | File:HR CovenantThrusterPack Concept 2.jpg|Concept art for the Covenant thruster pack in ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
File:HR Anchor9 03.jpg|The Covenant thruster pack being used in ''Halo: Reach'' multiplayer. | |||
File:HR Anchor9 15.jpg|The Covenant thruster pack being used in ''Halo: Reach'' multiplayer. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo | *''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo | *''[[Halo 2]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'' | *''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | |||
**''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'' | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
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[[Category:Jetpacks]] | |||
[[Category:Armor abilities]] | [[Category:Armor abilities]] | ||
[[Category:Covenant technology]] | |||
[[Category:Gravity technology]] |