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{{Disambig header|the Promethean Knight variant|other uses of the term Lancer|Lancer}}
{{Forerunner Infobox
{{Forerunner infobox
|name=Knight Lancer
|name =Knight Lancer
|image= [[File:KnightLancer.png|300px]]
|image = [[File:KnightLancer.png|300px]]
|role= Defense, elimination of threats
|role = Defense; elimination of threats
*Scouts
* Marksmen
*Marksmen
* Scouts
|size=  
|size =
|length=
|length =  
|width=934lbs (423.7kg)
|width = {{Convert|407.3|kg|lb}} - {{Convert|423.7|kg|lb}}<ref name="H4EVG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 55''</ref>
|width-title=Weight
|width-title = Weight
|height=10ft 1in (308cm)
|height = {{Convert|302.3|cm|ftin|sp=us}} - {{Convert|328.5|cm|ftin|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
|armament=*Blade weapon
|armament =  
*[[Z-250 Lightrifle]]
* [[Hardlight blade]]
*[[Z-180 Close Combat Rifle]]
* [[Z-250 lightrifle|Z-250 LightRifle]]
*[[Z-750 Special Application Sniper Rifle]]
* [[Z-130 Suppressor]]
|armor=
* [[Z-180 Scattershot]]
* [[Z-750 binary rifle|Z-750 Binary Rifle]]
* [[Z-2500 autosentry|Z-2500 Autosentry]]
|armor =  
}}
}}
'''Knight Lancers''' are a class of the [[Promethean Knight]]s encountered by the [[UNSC]] on the [[shield world]] [[Requiem]] in late [[2557]].<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-US/Universe/detail/halo-4-promethean-gallery/afd5a210-a562-49b9-8255-a6a741e5b89c#imageNumber=5 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo 4: Promethean Gallery'']</ref>   
'''Knight Lancers''' (also known as '''Knight Rangers''') are a class of the [[Promethean Knight]] constructs created by the [[Ur-Didact]] toward the end of the [[Forerunner-Flood war]]. They were encountered by the [[UNSC]] on the [[shield world]] [[Requiem]] in the year [[2557]].<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-US/Universe/detail/halo-4-promethean-gallery/afd5a210-a562-49b9-8255-a6a741e5b89c#imageNumber=5 '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Halo 4: Promethean Gallery'']</ref>   


==Overview==
== Overview ==
Lancers are primarily used as scouts and marksmen, as well being extremely accurate from great distances. Lancers are known for using [[Promethean vision]] to track targets, even if they are behind solid objects.<ref name="gi">'''GameInformer''', ''October 2012 edition'' (digital content)</ref>
Lancers are explicitly designed to secure elevated positions from which they can survey the battlefield, unleashing accurate and lethal fire from massive ranges.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} As such, they are primarily used as scouts and marksmen, and are extremely accurate from great distances. Lancers are known for using [[Z-5080 Promethean vision|Promethean vision]] to track targets, even if they are behind solid objects<ref name="gi">'''GameInformer''', ''October 2012 edition'' (digital content)</ref> as well as using the autosentry to provide covering fire. Lancers utilize a wide range of Promethean weaponry, including [[Z-250 lightrifle|LightRifles]], [[Z-750 binary rifle|Binary Rifles]], [[Z-130 Suppressor|Suppressors]], and [[Z-180 Scattershot|Scattershot]]s, as their ranged armament.


Lancers are capable of [[Slipspace translocation|teleporting]] over short distances; this ability allows them to enter the battlefield via teleportation or to quickly retreat during battle. Lancers are also capable of charging at their opponents in a zigzagging motion at an incredible speed. This enables them to make use of the [[Z-180 Close Combat Rifle|Scattershot]]'s effectiveness in close quarters.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Omxyh9Ti9Yw& '''YouTube''': ''NEW! E3 2012 Game Spot Halo 4 Interview: Campaign, Spartan Ops, and War Games! *HD*'']</ref>
Despite being designed with range in mind, they are still capable of engaging in close-quarters combat.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
In addition to the short-range [[Slipspace translocation|teleportation]] capability possessed by all Promethean Knight types, Lancers are capable of charging at their opponents in a zigzagging motion at an incredible speed. This enables them to make use of the Scattershot's effectiveness in close quarters.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Omxyh9Ti9Yw& '''YouTube''' - ''NEW! E3 2012 Game Spot Halo 4 Interview: Campaign, Spartan Ops, and War Games! *HD*'']</ref>


==Gallery==
== Appearance ==
Lancers distinguish themselves visually from regular knights by the addition of five fins on their carapace. They are transverse sensor arrays which provide remote sensory data. Their hardlight blades also differ as they are elongated and end in a hook.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
 
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Knight Lancer and Unggoy.jpg|A Knight Lancer encountering a squad of Unggoy.
File:Knight Lancer and Unggoy.jpg|A Knight Lancer encountering a squad of [[Unggoy]].
File:H4-SpartanOps-2.jpg|A Knight Lancer, supported by a [[Promethean Watcher]], engages a [[Spartan-IV]].
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
== List of appearances ==
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''


==Sources==
== Sources ==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


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{{Prometheans}}

Latest revision as of 10:03, July 13, 2023

This article is about the Promethean Knight variant. For other uses of the term Lancer, see Lancer.
Knight Lancer
KnightLancer.png
Overview

Role:

Defense; elimination of threats

  • Marksmen
  • Scouts

Weight:

407.3 kilograms (898 lb) - 423.7 kilograms (934 lb)[1]

Height:

302.3 centimeters (9 ft 11.0 in) - 328.5 centimeters (10 ft 9.3 in)[1]

Armament:

 

Knight Lancers (also known as Knight Rangers) are a class of the Promethean Knight constructs created by the Ur-Didact toward the end of the Forerunner-Flood war. They were encountered by the UNSC on the shield world Requiem in the year 2557.[2]

Overview[edit]

Lancers are explicitly designed to secure elevated positions from which they can survey the battlefield, unleashing accurate and lethal fire from massive ranges.[1] As such, they are primarily used as scouts and marksmen, and are extremely accurate from great distances. Lancers are known for using Promethean vision to track targets, even if they are behind solid objects[3] as well as using the autosentry to provide covering fire. Lancers utilize a wide range of Promethean weaponry, including LightRifles, Binary Rifles, Suppressors, and Scattershots, as their ranged armament.

Despite being designed with range in mind, they are still capable of engaging in close-quarters combat.[1] In addition to the short-range teleportation capability possessed by all Promethean Knight types, Lancers are capable of charging at their opponents in a zigzagging motion at an incredible speed. This enables them to make use of the Scattershot's effectiveness in close quarters.[4]

Appearance[edit]

Lancers distinguish themselves visually from regular knights by the addition of five fins on their carapace. They are transverse sensor arrays which provide remote sensory data. Their hardlight blades also differ as they are elongated and end in a hook.[1]

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 55
  2. ^ Halo Waypoint - Halo 4: Promethean Gallery
  3. ^ GameInformer, October 2012 edition (digital content)
  4. ^ YouTube - NEW! E3 2012 Game Spot Halo 4 Interview: Campaign, Spartan Ops, and War Games! *HD*

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