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The '''Spectre'''  is a [[Covenant]] ground assault/transportation [[vehicle]]. At first, it could be considered analogous to the [[Brute]] [[Prowler]], though designed in typical Covenant style. It is exclusive to ''[[Halo 2]]'', although it was originally slated to appear in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.


==Introduction==
The '''''Wuzum''-pattern Patroller'''{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} {{Type|46|Infantry Support Vehicle|ISV}},{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} more commonly known as the '''Spectre''', is a [[Covenant]] anti-infantry and transportation vehicle.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}


The Spectre is a multi-troop, armored transport. It is a medium sized vehicle, but maintains the high maneuverability most [[Covenant]] vehicles are renowned for. While it's slower than the [[Ghost]], but faster than the [[Type-25 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraith]], it can easily move while in confined spaces such as a tight box canyon (see [[The Great Journey (Level)|The Great Journey]]). This vehicle can only be found in ''[[Halo 2]]''. It is not prone to flipping, unlike its counterpart, and this makes it good for assaults.
==Overview==
===Design details===
Like most Covenant vehicles, the Spectre utilizes a pair of [[boosted gravity propulsion drive]]s for locomotion and features a sleek, bulbous design. The driver is seated in a lightly armored station at the front of the vehicle; a hatch provides limited protection to the driver's left and right sides, though the front is almost completely exposed. A single anti-gravity generator is mounted on either side of the vehicle behind the driver. A single-passenger seat is mounted above each anti-gravity generator, allowing two passengers to provide fire support. It is quite transportable and can be easily carried by a {{Pattern|Kez'katu|Phantom}}.


The Spectre's main weakness is that its occupants are quite exposed. The rear-mounted [[Plasma Cannon]] is very dangerous and can rapidly deplete an enemy's shield, and has a 360 degree firing arc. It has the capacity to hold two passengers besides a gunner and a driver.
The Spectre possesses impressive lateral maneuverability: it is able to strafe left and right at almost full speed, which is one of its main advantages over the Prowler.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} The main thruster can be accelerated indefinitely, greatly increasing the vehicle's speed at a great cost of maneuverability.


==Operation==
===Armament===
The Spectre's main armament is a [[Class-1 directed energy cannon|Class-1 light plasma cannon]], mounted on a turret above the forward thruster at the rear of the vehicle. This weapon possesses a very high rate of fire, though the bolts often ricochet off of targets. The turret can rotate 360 degrees and has a large angle of vertical inclination, allowing it to fire on targets at higher elevations, including low-flying aircraft.


[[Image:Phantom with Spectre.jpg|170px|left|thumb|A Spectre mounted on the Phantom's undercarriage.]]
==Operational history==
The Spectre, like many other [[Covenant]] vehicles, has the ability to rapidly increase its speed with the aid of a booster. It can do this at the cost of great maneuverability. When boosting, this vehicle is particularly indicated for splattering oncoming infantry; also the main cannon remains operational when boosting. Good pilots are capable of using the 'A' button to lift the Spectre's nose to improve it's turning ability, like [[Ghost]]s. It offers two seating positions for passengers and thus allows them to add to the vehicle's firepower with their own weaponry. However, these seats are completely exposed and as such the passengers are very vulnerable to small arms fire and splash damage from nearby explosions. A protective metal carapace shields the driver’s seat. It leaves the drivers head exposed, however, and as a result leaves the driver prone to being sniped.
The Spectre was first encountered by [[United Nations Space Command]] personnel during the [[Battle of Sargasso]] in [[2546]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} The Spectre was used by the Covenant to fill a role between that of the {{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}}, a rapid assault vehicle, and that of the {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}, a heavy support tank. The Spectre competed in this regard with the relatively uncommon [[Qavardu Workshop Prowler]], which was utilized exclusively by the [[Jiralhanae]], though neither held popular favor; eventually, both were largely supplanted by the {{Pattern|Rizvum|Revenant}}.{{Ref/Site|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/revenant/110b15d5-7113-4f55-953e-037f8ef6993a|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Revenant|D=12|M=03|Y=2011|LocalArchive=Archive:Halo Waypoint/2009 to 2014/Universe/Vehicles#Revenant}} The {{Pattern|Phelent|Revenant|}} of Revenant, in particular, displays a great similarity to the Spectre, with both vehicles boasting a light plasma cannon gunner on the rear.


The Spectre is much larger than the [[Ghost]] and thus heavier, and as a result it flips less often as a result of [[M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose Grenade|Grenades]] and other explosions. It provides a stable, mobile gun platform for heavy anti-infantry fire and a method of delivering troops into the heart of a battle.
Spectres were used by the Covenant during the [[Second Fall of Arcadia]] in [[2549]].{{Ref/Anthology|Id=Oasis|HFra|Oasis}} During the [[Battle of Installation 05|Battle of]] [[Installation 05]], a Spectre along with several [[Karo'etba-pattern Ghost|Ghosts]] were deployed by a [[Kez'katu-pattern Phantom|Phantom]] to support [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee and a unit of [[Special Operations Sangheili]] in order to support their push through the [[Flood]]-infested [[Quarantine Zone]] towards the [[Library]]. Shortly after emerging from a downed [[Sentinel manufacturing facility]], 'Vadamee regrouped with [[Special Operations Commander]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]] and another Sangheili piloting another Spectre.{{Ref/Level|H2|Quarantine Zone}} Later in the battle, following the outbreak of the [[Great Schism]], [[Jiralhanae]] forces deployed to the surface of Installation 05 utilized at least one Spectre during their attacks against the Sangheili.{{Ref/Level|H2|Uprising}} Another was used by Thel 'Vadam during his assault on the [[Bastion of the Brutes]] and several more Jiralhanae-operated Spectres were among the forces that vainly attempted to prevent 'Vadam and [[Sergeant Johnson]] from reaching the installation's [[Control Room (Installation 05)|Control Room]].{{Ref/Level|H2|The Great Journey}} In the following weeks, the Spectre was entirely replaced by the [[Qavardu Workshop Prowler]] which was being mass-produced by then.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}


===Deployment===
After the war, some independent Sangheili [[keep]]s on [[Sanghelios]] kept Spectres and used them at the outset of the [[Blooding Years]]. In [[2558]], a [[Kig-Yar]] [[Kig-Yar pirate queen|pirate queen]] on [[Ven III]] also had a number of Spectres, one of which was used against her forces when it was comandeered by [[Spartan]] [[Naiya Ray]].{{Ref/Comic|HEsc|Issue=12}} On the planet [[Carrow]] in a [[Joint Occupation Zone]], Sangheili under the direction of [[Rojka 'Kasaan]] demilitarized many Spectres as a gesture of peace toward humans, but by July of 2558 many had also been rearmed by followers of [[Thars]].{{Ref/Reuse|Oasis}}


The Spectre, included with all Covenant land based vehicles, is delivered mainly via dropship. So far only the [[Phantom]] has been seen to do this, however, [[Spirits]] may be equally capable because they have never been seen deploying Spectres, but they have been seen deploying [[Ghost]]s. Obviously it can also be deployed by a starship's [[Gravity Lift]].
==Gameplay==
{{Main|Spectre}}
The ''Wuzum''-pattern was first seen and made playable in ''Halo 2''.


==Appearances==
==Trivia==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
*If the player presses and holds ''A'' while driving, the air brake will engage. The front end will rise, enabling the player to climb some walls.
*A glitch occurs when two players in the passenger seats have [[Sentinel Beam]]s. If one player fires their Sentinel Beam, then the other player's Sentinel Beam will appear to fire as well, though this will not drain the second player's battery, and will not increase the damage. If the second player fires their beam, the only effect on the target will be from them.{{citation needed}}


The first and foremost appearance is in the Halo pre-release, but was later cut out of Halo:Combat Evolved. The Spectre's first official appearance is in ''Halo 2'', at the beginning of the level [[Quarantine Zone (Level)|Quarantine Zone]]. Other appearances are during the [[Uprising (level)|Uprising]] and [[The Great Journey (level)|Great Journey]] levels, and can be used in many [[multiplayer]] maps. Though it is exclusive to ''Halo 2'' and the Halo pre-release, early Spectres were seen in the [[Halo E3 2000 Trailer]], but did not make it into the final version of the game. It was replaced by its [[Brute]] counterpart, the [[Prowler]], in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
==Gallery==
===Development images===
<gallery>
File:H2 Spectre Concept.jpg|''Halo 2'' concept art.
File:H2A Spectre Concept.jpg|Spectre concept art for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
</gallery>


==Spectre in Combat==
===Screenshots===
The Spectre offers one defensive weapon, a rapid firing Plasma Cannon placed at the rear of the vehicle offering 360 degrees of fire. It should be noted that unlike most plasma cannons, the Spectres cannon's fire is much more linear and accurate, but most vehicles with protective armor like the [[Wraith]] will simply deflect the fire power in a different direction.
<gallery>
File:Halo2-T46CovSpectreISV.png|An overhead view of the Spectre.
File:H2 Spectre Angle.png|A angled view of the Spectre.
File:H2-T46SpectreISV-Profile.png|A side view of the Spectre.
File:H2 Spectre.jpg|A fully-manned Spectre in ''Halo 2''.
File:Phantom with Spectre.jpg|A Spectre mounted on a Phantom's undercarriage.
File:HE12 Transport Cockpit.jpg|Naiya Ray in the cockpit of a Spectre in ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 12]]''.
File:HE12 Transport.jpg|A turret-less Spectre inside [[Ven III]]'s cave system.
File:HE12 Transport Run.jpg|A turret-less Spectre traversing Ven III's caverns.
File:HE12 Transport Rear.jpg|Rear view of the turret-less Spectre.
File:HE12 Transport2.jpg|Another view of a turret-less Spectre.
File:H2A-Spectre1.jpg|The Spectre in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:H2A-Spectre.jpg|[[Rtas 'Vadum]] shooting the T-46 plasma cannon aboard a Spectre during the Battle of Installation 05.
</gallery>


The weapon is devastatingly powerful and can cut through enemy infantry with ease. However, against vehicles it is not so effective. The rounds fired actually bounce off of [[Type-25 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraith]] and [[Scorpion Tank]] armor, doing minimal damage.
==List of appearances==
 
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
[[Image:Simalcrum halo.jpg|170px|right|thumb|A Spectre in [[Coagulation]].]]
*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''
It's rapid-firing linear plasma cannon makes it very useful against [[Banshees]], because it is more accurate and fast instead of the normal, slow plasma bolts. On [[Legendary]], a Spectre can be very irritating to a Banshee as it is not easy to hit.
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
 
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
The Spectre, whilst disadvantaged in speed compared to other vehicles, has it's advantages in combat. The Warthog can hold three people, where as the Spectre can hold four. This is a minor advantage, but can be useful as it provides extra fire support, giving the Spectre defense on all sides-especially if the occupants are armed with weapons like Rocket Launchers or Fuel Rod Guns (giving the Spectre a better chance against vehicles). This is also useful in Campaign, allowing the player to carry more allies further into the level.
*''[[Halo: Fractures]]''
 
**''[[Oasis]]''
===Use in Multiplayer===
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]''
It is generally unused in multiplayer. It is the only vehicle not to spawn by default in any multiplayer map. The Spectre is somewhat slow when compared to other vehicles in multiplayer such as the Ghost and [[Warthog]], thus making the Spectre a so-so vehicle to run over enemies, giving them time to dodge or jump over. The Spectre is the most likely choice for getting to the top of [[Coagulation]] and [[Burial Mounds]] to [[glitch]] to the top of those maps, because it doesn't flip as easily, and can be boosted indefinitely. When on top of the map, they have almost a complete view of everything below and players have a great opportunity to snipe other opponents. The Spectre can also reach the upper level of [[Foundation]], making it ideal for [[Splatter|splattering]] in the narrow walkways. Not only is the spectre ideal for splattering single players, it can splatter vehicles as well. The ghost, Warthog, and very low flying Banshees can be crushed by the unrelenting turbo of this vehicle.
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''
 
Spectres hold one extra player as opposed to the Warthog, a usual favorite for teams. While the Spectre is less commonly used, the extra seat provides advantages for objective based games, such as [[Capture the flag]]. The Spectre is also suitable for rapid movement across a map. While players may obtain and stay in a Warthog, the Spectre can be used to carry a small team across distances to be closer to combat.
[[Image:1221710347 Plasma turret.jpg|thumb|left|A Spectre's plasma turret.]]
 
== Advantages vs. Warthog ==
The Spectre has many advantages over its [[UNSC]] counterpart. First, the Spectre has a much more stable firing platform. This is in large due to the Spectre going at a much more stable speed. Even when using a [[Frag Grenade]], the Spectre can remain upright. It is very maneuverable as well, it can turn around without moving, which can be useful in many situations. It also has a very accurate Plasma Cannon in the back. It is ideal for taking down Banshees, and can be used with success against infantry. The Spectre has the ability to carry one more passenger than the Warthog, giving it an advantage in CTF games. The Boost function that all Covenant land vehicles have is great when trying to escape from hotspots and for splattering. Also, a metal cover on top protects the driver. When a Warthog and Spectre are on a collision course, the Warthog will burst into flames if the the Spectre pilot has turned on his "Turbo."
 
== Disadvantages vs. Warthog  ==
The one best argument against the Spectre is the exposure of the passengers and gunner. While the drivers seat is protected by a metal covering, the passengers are easy targets for snipers on all but one angle. Another major problem is the low speed of the Spectre. Unless boosting, it barely outpaces a Wraith, and is quite poor with maneuverability during a boost. Therefore, it is easy pickings against a [[Rocket Launcher]], or any other vehicle with better maneuverability, such as the [[Banshee]]. Its turret, while effective against aircraft and infantry, is not useful when attempting to take down tanks.
 
== Character Compatibility ==
*[[Elites]]
*[[Brutes]]
*[[Grunts]]
*[[Spartans]]
*[[Marines]]
*[[Miranda Keyes]] (Only through a glitch)
*[[Sergeant Johnson]] (Only through a glitch)
*[[Flood]] [[Combat Form|Combat Form (Human)]]
*[[Flood]] [[Combat Form|Combat Form (Elite)]]
 
== Trivia ==
[[Image:Halo_Spectre_Concept.jpg|170px|thumb|right|The original Spectre present in the E3 2000 Trailer.]]
*It seems that during the construction of ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' the Spectre was a vehicle that [[Bungie]] had in mind, but ended up on the cutting room floor. At the time it seems to have been called the ''Shadow''. It can be seen in the [[Halo]] E3 2000 Trailer.
*If you press and hold ''A'' while driving, the air brake will engage. The front end will rise, enabling you to climb some walls.
*In ''Halo 3'', the spectre doesn't appear at all. It seems to have been replaced by the [[Prowler]], which is a very similar [[Brute]] vehicle and thus, Bungie probably felt no point to bring the Spectre back in ''[[Halo 3]]'' since there was already one slightly stonger replacement variant (The Prowler's armor is rather strong, it is able to withstand up to two rocket hits normally). It is likely that the Spectre was continued to be used by [[Covenant Separatists]], as it is unlikely that the Elites would have used the [[Brute Prowler]].
*The turret shots bounce off of the heavy armored vehicles like Wraiths and Scorpions. However, they can still cause damage.
*A glitch occurs when two players in the passenger seats have [[Sentinel Beams]]. If one player fires their Sentinel Beam, then the other player's Sentinel Beam will appear to fire as well, though this will not drain the second player's battery, and it will not increase the damage. If the second player fires their beam, the only effect on the target will be from them.
*The turret of the Spectre in the Halo E3 2000 Trailer probably gave the origin of the shade turret in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
*The Spectre has a weaker cannon and armor and lower stability than the Prowler, but is capable of boosting and maneuvering faster, as well as offering more cover to its driver and passengers
*Like most of the other [[Covenant]] vehicles, the Spectre is named after some sort of ghost-like creature.
*The Spectre seen in the Halo E3 2000 Trailer looks like a large, warped ghost with a shade floating on top, only vaguely similar in shape to the normal Spectre.
*When riding the Spectre with the Arbiter or possibly Master Chief, there is no put away animations for the covenant carbine and energy sword and possibly other weapons.


==Sources==
==Sources==
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{{Ref/Sources}}
 
==Related Pages==
*[[Warthog]] - [[UNSC]] equivalent of the Spectre
*[[Brute Prowler|Prowler]] - [[Covenant Loyalist]] equivalent of the Spectre.


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Latest revision as of 11:35, November 7, 2024

This article is about the Spectre model featured in Halo 2. For the Spectre cut from Halo: Combat Evolved, see Wuchek-pattern Spectre.
Wuzum-pattern Patroller
H2A Spectre.png
Production information

Manufacturer:

Assembly Forges[1][2]

Technical specifications

Length:

6.5 meters (21.2 ft)[3][1][4][2]

Width:

5.1 meters (16.6 ft)[1][4][2]

Height:

3.5 meters (11.6 ft)[4][2]

Mass:

3.5 metric tons (3.4 LT; 3.9 ST)[2]

Maximum speed:

119 km/h (74 mph)[4]

Engine(s):

Boosted gravity propulsion drive[5]

Armament:

Type-46 DEW/Mounted[6][4]

Crew:

Driver, gunner

Complement:

Two passengers

Usage

Year introduced:

2546[1]

Role(s):

Transport, anti-infantry support

Affiliation:

Covenant
Fleet of Retribution/Swords of Sanghelios

 

The Wuzum-pattern Patroller[2] (UNSC Type classification: Type-46 Infantry Support Vehicle, T-46 ISV),[1][4] more commonly known as the Spectre, is a Covenant anti-infantry and transportation vehicle.[1]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Like most Covenant vehicles, the Spectre utilizes a pair of boosted gravity propulsion drives for locomotion and features a sleek, bulbous design. The driver is seated in a lightly armored station at the front of the vehicle; a hatch provides limited protection to the driver's left and right sides, though the front is almost completely exposed. A single anti-gravity generator is mounted on either side of the vehicle behind the driver. A single-passenger seat is mounted above each anti-gravity generator, allowing two passengers to provide fire support. It is quite transportable and can be easily carried by a Kez'katu-pattern Phantom.

The Spectre possesses impressive lateral maneuverability: it is able to strafe left and right at almost full speed, which is one of its main advantages over the Prowler.[1] The main thruster can be accelerated indefinitely, greatly increasing the vehicle's speed at a great cost of maneuverability.

Armament[edit]

The Spectre's main armament is a Class-1 light plasma cannon, mounted on a turret above the forward thruster at the rear of the vehicle. This weapon possesses a very high rate of fire, though the bolts often ricochet off of targets. The turret can rotate 360 degrees and has a large angle of vertical inclination, allowing it to fire on targets at higher elevations, including low-flying aircraft.

Operational history[edit]

The Spectre was first encountered by United Nations Space Command personnel during the Battle of Sargasso in 2546.[1] The Spectre was used by the Covenant to fill a role between that of the Karo'etba-pattern Ghost, a rapid assault vehicle, and that of the Zurdo-pattern Wraith, a heavy support tank. The Spectre competed in this regard with the relatively uncommon Qavardu Workshop Prowler, which was utilized exclusively by the Jiralhanae, though neither held popular favor; eventually, both were largely supplanted by the Rizvum-pattern Revenant.[7] The Phelent-pattern of Revenant, in particular, displays a great similarity to the Spectre, with both vehicles boasting a light plasma cannon gunner on the rear.

Spectres were used by the Covenant during the Second Fall of Arcadia in 2549.[8] During the Battle of Installation 05, a Spectre along with several Ghosts were deployed by a Phantom to support Arbiter Thel 'Vadamee and a unit of Special Operations Sangheili in order to support their push through the Flood-infested Quarantine Zone towards the Library. Shortly after emerging from a downed Sentinel manufacturing facility, 'Vadamee regrouped with Special Operations Commander Rtas 'Vadum and another Sangheili piloting another Spectre.[9] Later in the battle, following the outbreak of the Great Schism, Jiralhanae forces deployed to the surface of Installation 05 utilized at least one Spectre during their attacks against the Sangheili.[10] Another was used by Thel 'Vadam during his assault on the Bastion of the Brutes and several more Jiralhanae-operated Spectres were among the forces that vainly attempted to prevent 'Vadam and Sergeant Johnson from reaching the installation's Control Room.[11] In the following weeks, the Spectre was entirely replaced by the Qavardu Workshop Prowler which was being mass-produced by then.[1]

After the war, some independent Sangheili keeps on Sanghelios kept Spectres and used them at the outset of the Blooding Years. In 2558, a Kig-Yar pirate queen on Ven III also had a number of Spectres, one of which was used against her forces when it was comandeered by Spartan Naiya Ray.[12] On the planet Carrow in a Joint Occupation Zone, Sangheili under the direction of Rojka 'Kasaan demilitarized many Spectres as a gesture of peace toward humans, but by July of 2558 many had also been rearmed by followers of Thars.[8]

Gameplay[edit]

Main article: Spectre

The Wuzum-pattern was first seen and made playable in Halo 2.

Trivia[edit]

Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.
  • If the player presses and holds A while driving, the air brake will engage. The front end will rise, enabling the player to climb some walls.
  • A glitch occurs when two players in the passenger seats have Sentinel Beams. If one player fires their Sentinel Beam, then the other player's Sentinel Beam will appear to fire as well, though this will not drain the second player's battery, and will not increase the damage. If the second player fires their beam, the only effect on the target will be from them.[citation needed]

Gallery[edit]

Development images[edit]

  • Halo 2 concept art.

    Halo 2 concept art.

  • Spectre concept art for Halo 2: Anniversary.

    Spectre concept art for Halo 2: Anniversary.

Screenshots[edit]

  • An overhead view of the Spectre.

    An overhead view of the Spectre.

  • A angled view of the Spectre.

    A angled view of the Spectre.

  • A side view of the Spectre.

    A side view of the Spectre.

  • A fully-manned Spectre in Halo 2.

    A fully-manned Spectre in Halo 2.

  • A Spectre mounted on a Phantom's undercarriage.

    A Spectre mounted on a Phantom's undercarriage.

  • Naiya Ray in the cockpit of a Spectre in Halo: Escalation Issue 12.

    Naiya Ray in the cockpit of a Spectre in Halo: Escalation Issue 12.

  • A turret-less Spectre inside Ven III's cave system.

    A turret-less Spectre inside Ven III's cave system.

  • A turret-less Spectre traversing Ven III's caverns.

    A turret-less Spectre traversing Ven III's caverns.

  • Rear view of the turret-less Spectre.

    Rear view of the turret-less Spectre.

  • Another view of a turret-less Spectre.

    Another view of a turret-less Spectre.

  • The Spectre in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    The Spectre in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • Rtas 'Vadum shooting the T-46 plasma cannon aboard a Spectre during the Battle of Installation 05.

    Rtas 'Vadum shooting the T-46 plasma cannon aboard a Spectre during the Battle of Installation 05.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 184
  2. ^ a b c d e f Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 272
  3. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 247
  4. ^ a b c d e f Halo Waypoint, Spectre (Retrieved on Nov 26, 2015) [archive]
  5. ^ Halo 2: Special Collector's Edition manual, page 17
  6. ^ Halo Waypoint, Plasma Cannon (Retrieved on Oct 1, 2011) [archive]
  7. ^ Halo Waypoint, Revenant (Retrieved on Mar 12, 2011) [local archive] [external archive]
  8. ^ a b Halo: Fractures - Oasis
  9. ^ Halo 2, campaign level Quarantine Zone
  10. ^ Halo 2, campaign level Uprising
  11. ^ Halo 2, campaign level The Great Journey
  12. ^ Halo: Escalation, issue 12

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Ground vehicles of the Covenant and its remnants
Rapid Assault Vehicles
Infantry Support Vehicles
Light Assault Vehicles
Heavy Ground Vehicles
Transport Vehicles
Maritime vehicles
Walkers
Siegeworks vehicles
Miscellaneous
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