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The ''' Flood Bomber Form ''' is an airborne [[Flood]] form that was encountered during the [[Battle of the Flood-controlled Shield World]] in [[2531#February|February 2531]]. It attacks by dropping [[Flood Growth Pods|growth pods]] full of [[Flood Infection Form|infection forms]] on enemies. It is usually spawned through either a [[Flood Den|Flood den]], [[Flood Vent|vent]] or [[Flood Colony|colony]].<ref>http://www.mahalo.com/Halo_Wars_Skulls</ref>
The ''' bomber form ''' was an airborne [[Flood]] form that was encountered during the [[Battle of the Flood-controlled Shield World]] in [[2531#February|February 2531]]. It attacks by dropping [[Flood Growth Pods|growth pods]] full of [[Flood Infection Form|infection forms]] on enemies. Bomber forms were spawned from either [[Flood Den|Flood dens]] and [[Flood Colony|colonies]].<ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign level ''[[Beachhead (Halo Wars level)|Beachhead]]''</ref>


==Description==
==Description==
The Bomber Form is an as-yet unidentified aerial life form indigenous to the[[Shield World (Halo Wars)|Shield World]] that has been infected and repurposed by the Flood parasite. It's bloated abdomen is similar in shape to the upper torso of a [[Flood Carrier Form]]. This portion of the body is the site in which the Bomber Form incubates the growth pods and their [[Flood Infection Forms|Infection Forms]].
The bomber form was created from an aerial life form indigenous to the [[Shield World (Halo Wars)|Shield World]] that had been infected and repurposed by the Flood parasite. Its bloated abdomen was similar in shape to the upper torso of a [[Flood carrier form]]. Bomber forms used these parts of their bodies to incubate [[Flood Infection Forms|Infection Forms]].


It is likely that the gas bladders that keep the life form airborne are also located here, much like the gas bladders and motile capabilities of the Forerunner-created [[Huragok]].   
It is likely that the gas bladders that keep the life form airborne were also located here, much like the gas bladders and motile capabilities of the [[Forerunner]]-created [[Huragok]].   


The Bomber Form has two spindly 'arms' on either side of the massive head and just before the bulbous rear section. This head has a large, gaping mouth and two large, empty eye-sockets. This feature is largely unique amongst most other Flood forms, which typically utilize sensory antenna as their primary sensor apparatus. The only other mobile Flood form that seems to share this feature are the [[Flood Swarm]], which are another indigenous species that is infected and repurposed by the Flood.
Bomber forms had two spindly 'arms' on either side of their massive heads and just before the bulbous rear section. This head had a large, gaping mouth and two large, empty eye-sockets. This feature was largely unique amongst most other Flood forms, which typically utilize sensory antenna as their primary sensor apparatus. The only other mobile Flood form that seems to share this feature was the [[Flood swarm|swarm]], which were another indigenous species that was infected and repurposed by the Flood.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The [[Halo Wars Skulls#Pain Train|Pain Train skull]] on the ''[[Halo Wars]]'' level [[Beachhead (Halo Wars level)|Beachhead]] requires the player to kill ten Bomber Forms.<ref>[http://www.halowars.com/forums/thread/479061.aspx ''Halo Wars'' Official Site forums], accessed on 25/02/09</ref>
*The [[Halo Wars Skulls#Pain Train|Pain Train skull]] on the level ''Beachhead'' requires the player to kill ten bomber forms.
* In an issue of ''[[wikipedia:GamePro|Gamepro]]'', it was mentioned that there would be a second flying Flood form besides the [[Flood Swarms]]. This was later revealed to be the Bomber Form. Ironically, a picture of the Bomber Form also appeared in the issue, accompanied with the confusion of ''GamePro'' as to what it was.
*An issue of ''[[wikipedia:GamePro|Gamepro]]'' mentioned that ''Halo Wars'' would feature a second flying Flood form besides the swarm. This was later revealed to be the bomber form. Ironically, a picture of the bomber form appeared in the issue, accompanied with the confusion of ''GamePro'' as to what it was.
*Despite speculation, the Bomber Form cannot be an infected Huragok as Huragok are artificially created. It is also much too large to be a Huragok.


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==

Revision as of 20:55, April 7, 2011

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The bomber form was an airborne Flood form that was encountered during the Battle of the Flood-controlled Shield World in February 2531. It attacks by dropping growth pods full of infection forms on enemies. Bomber forms were spawned from either Flood dens and colonies.[1]

Description

The bomber form was created from an aerial life form indigenous to the Shield World that had been infected and repurposed by the Flood parasite. Its bloated abdomen was similar in shape to the upper torso of a Flood carrier form. Bomber forms used these parts of their bodies to incubate Infection Forms.

It is likely that the gas bladders that keep the life form airborne were also located here, much like the gas bladders and motile capabilities of the Forerunner-created Huragok.

Bomber forms had two spindly 'arms' on either side of their massive heads and just before the bulbous rear section. This head had a large, gaping mouth and two large, empty eye-sockets. This feature was largely unique amongst most other Flood forms, which typically utilize sensory antenna as their primary sensor apparatus. The only other mobile Flood form that seems to share this feature was the swarm, which were another indigenous species that was infected and repurposed by the Flood.

Trivia

  • The Pain Train skull on the level Beachhead requires the player to kill ten bomber forms.
  • An issue of Gamepro mentioned that Halo Wars would feature a second flying Flood form besides the swarm. This was later revealed to be the bomber form. Ironically, a picture of the bomber form appeared in the issue, accompanied with the confusion of GamePro as to what it was.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo Wars, campaign level Beachhead