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{{disambig header|the powered exoskeleton|the Halo 2 multiplayer map|Colossus (level)}}
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{{Title|Colossus}}
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|service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
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{{Quote|If it's on the ground I'll take it out.|A Colossus pilot during the Banished occupation of Installation 00.{{Ref/Game|Id=HW2|HW2|Colossus in-game unit}}}}
The '''HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II [J] Armor Defense System''',{{Ref/Site|Id=CF-OD|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/outpost-discoveries|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Outpost Discoveries|D=30|M=06|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Twitter|Id=GrimTwitter|GrimBrotherOne|1174714558654496769|Jeff Easterling|Quote=In the HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL line.|D=15|M=05|Y=2022}} colloquially known as the '''Colossus''', is a [[powered exoskeleton]] used by the [[UNSC Army]], and the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} during the [[Second Ark Conflict]] in [[2559]].{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}


The '''Colossus''' is a [[powered exoskeleton]] used by the [[UNSC Army]], and the crew of the {{UNSCship|Spirit of Fire}} during the [[Battle of Installation 00 (2559)|Battle of Installation 00]] in [[2559]].<ref name="PL"/>
==Overview==
===Design details===
The Colossus is the largest and most powerful combat exoskeleton currently in UNSC service.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=146}} It is designed by [[Materials Group]] and manufactured by [[Hannibal Weapon Systems]] for the UNSC Army. It is relatively slow, but fitted with a devastating arsenal, capable of taking down almost any foe.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}} It is fitted with a [[SVALINN Series 02 Interim Protective Kit]] (IPS), an [[energy shielding]] system that is the result of extensive research from captured alien technology.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


==Specifications==
===Armaments===
===Design details===
The Colossus' primary weapon is a long-range [[Mark 2555 heavy railgun|Mark 2555/20cm heavy railgun]], a massive weapon originally designed for installation on fortified structures. While the rail cannon can only target ground units, the Colossus makes up for this by being equipped with an [[M193LP autocannon|M193LP 20mm autocannon]], which has an all—environment engagement profile.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} However, these armaments are only the most common configuration of Colossus, as the vehicle has an entirely modular weapons hardpoint system.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
The Colossus is a next—generation exoskeleton combat unit designed by [[Materials Group]] and [[Hannibal Weapon Systems]] for the UNSC Army. It is relatively slow, but fitted with a devastating arsenal, capable of taking down almost any foe.<ref name="PL"/>


The Colossus is related to the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II (D) armor system]] in some form.<ref name="scale">[http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/topic/9-canon-fodder-and-random-lore-chat/?do=findComment&comment=231813 '''Halo Archive Forums''' ''- Grimbrother One's not 1/1 response]</ref>
After upgrades, the Colossus can stomp with its legs, sending out a shockwave that stuns and damages enemy ground units.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}


===Armaments===
===Development history===
The Colossus' primary weapon is a long-range heavy railgun, a massive weapon originally designed for installation on fortified structures. While the rail cannon can only target ground units, its autocannon has an all—environment engagement profile. After upgrades the Colossus can use Stomp, sending out a shockwave that stuns and damages enemy ground units.<ref name="PL"/>
The Colossus was developed by the Materials Group as part of the joint Armor Defense System (ADS) programs [[Project HRUNTING|HRUNTING]] and [[Project YGGDRASIL|YGGDRASIL]]. The walker was developed as part of the Mark II line of ADS, as a successor to the older [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II (D) Geyrion]].{{Ref/Reuse|CF-OD}}{{Ref/Reuse|GrimTwitter}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CF-FNH|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/folks-need-heroes|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Folks Need Heroes|D=30|M=06|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Site|Id=scale|URL=http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/topic/9-canon-fodder-and-random-lore-chat/?page=311&tab=comments#comment-231813|Site=Halo Archive|Page=Canon Fodder and Random Lore Chat|Quote=Just to clarify, the Colossus isn't an exact 1:1 with the Adrift mech in H4, but is related enough to be an awesome homage.|Quotee=Jeff Easterling|D=30|M=04|Y=2018}}


==Operational history==
==Operational history==
[[Isabel]] retains its manufacturing templates from her supply-chain training on Earth, though manufacturing these massive combat machines represents a considerable burden on the Spirit of Fire's supplies. Sergeant [[Avery Johnson|Johnson]] claims to have acquired the materials for his Colossus units via the classic Marine Corps logistical expediency of 'borrowing' equipment that isn't nailed down [or couldn't be pried free], but his actual source for these machines is a mystery wrapped in an enigma, protected by shield generators and several tons of Titanium—A armor plating.<ref name="PL"/>
{{Quote|I have a wonderful lack of guilt.|A Colossus pilot after killing Banished forces on Installation 00.{{Ref/Reuse|HW2}}}}
[[Isabel]] retains the Colossus' manufacturing templates from her supply-chain training on Earth, though manufacturing these massive combat machines represented a considerable burden on the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}'s supplies. By [[2559|May 2559]], at least one Colossus was used by [[Sunray 1-1]] during [[Operation: SPEARBREAKER]] in their efforts to halt [[Colony]]'s plan. The Colossus was used to disable the [[charging column]]s being used by [[Colony]] to power up a {{Class|Despair|fighter}} for launch.{{Ref/Level|HW2|Not on My Watch}}
 
==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances==
===''Halo Wars 2'' Sgt. Johnson expansion===
Sergeant [[Avery Johnson|Johnson]] claims to have acquired the materials for his Colossus units via the classic Marine Corps logistical expediency of 'borrowing' equipment that isn't nailed down [or couldn't be pried free], but his actual source for these machines is a mystery wrapped in an enigma, protected by shield generators and several tons of Titanium—A armor plating.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
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*'''Info:''' Heavy Mech, Powerful long range heavy unit, Autocannons attack all targets, Heavy Railgun attacks ground targets form huge distances
*'''Info:''' Heavy Mech, Powerful long range heavy unit, Autocannons attack all targets, Heavy Railgun attacks ground targets form huge distances
*'''Tier:''' 3
*'''Tier:''' 3
*'''Cost''': Population 9, Supplies 750, Power 120
*'''Cost''': {{HW2Pop|9}}, {{HW2Supplies|750}}, {{HW2Power|120}}
'''Colossus Upgrade: Stomp'''
'''Colossus Upgrade: Stomp'''
*'''Info:''' New ability, Unlocks Stomp Ability, Sends out a shockwave that stuns and damages enemy ground units.
*'''Info:''' New ability, Unlocks Stomp Ability, Sends out a shockwave that stuns and damages enemy ground units.
*'''Tier:''' 3
*'''Tier:''' 3
*'''Cost''': Supplies 0, Power 500
*'''Cost''': {{HW2Supplies|0}}, {{HW2Power|900}}
In ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' Coloussuses can be built at the [[UNSC Garage]] by [[Avery Johnson]] in place of [[M808S Scorpion]]s. Un-upgraded Colossuses are effective against vehicles, okay against infantry and structures, and do poorly against aircraft. Once upgraded with the Stomp ability the Colossus will perform well against infantry. In [[Blitz]] they cost 130 energy.
'''Colossus drop''' (Only available in the ''[[Halo Wars 2: Operation: SPEARBREAKER|Operation: SPEARBREAKER]]'' campaign)
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Colossuses}}
*'''Info:''' Heavy Mech, Powerful long range heavy unit, Autocannons attack all targets, Heavy Railgun attacks ground targets form huge distances, can stomp the ground nearby to devastating effect. Only one unit deployed at a time.
*'''Tier:''' 0
*'''Cost''': {{HW2Pop|0}}, {{HW2Supplies|800}}, {{HW2Power|200}}
In ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', Colossi can be built at the [[UNSC Garage]] by [[Avery Johnson]] in place of [[M808S Scorpion]]s. Un-upgraded Colossi are effective against vehicles, okay against infantry and structures, and do poorly against aircraft. Once upgraded with the Stomp ability, the Colossus will perform well against infantry. In [[Blitz]], they cost 140 energy. On Operation: SPEARBREAKER, a Colossus can be requested within personnel drop zones free of population cost, but it can only be deployed one at the time, while the deployment time takes at least 5 seconds upon request, faster than standard Colossus. It is also already upgraded with stomp, to shut down the recharging network on the [[Despair-class fighter|Forerunner ship]].
 
====Phoenix log====
{| class="wikitable": style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none; width: 45%"
|+ '''[[Phoenix Logs|Phoenix Log]] - Colossus'''
|-
|{{:Phoenix Logs/UNSC Units/Colossus}}
|}


==List of appearances==
==Trivia==
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{1st}}
*Whenever a player trains a Colossus in [[Fort Jordan]], there's a chance the unit will be missing its proper textures.
**Unlike the other DLC units, the Colossus doesn't appear pure black.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Mark II (J) Colossus}}
===Developmental images===
<gallery>
File:HW2-QuadColossus Concept.png|Early concept art of the Colossus as a quadruped for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2-PlatformColossus Concept.png|Concept art of the Colossus as an infantry platform.
File:HW2 - colossus art.jpg|More finalized concept art of the Colossus.
File:HW2TwoColossus.jpg|Concept art of two Colossi battling [[Banished]] forces.
File:HW2 Colossus Unused Camo.jpg|The Colossus with an unused camo skin (left) compared to the Colossus with no camo skin (right).
File:HW2 ColossusCutout.png|A cutout of the Colossus.
</gallery>
===Illustrations===
<gallery>
File:HW2 Blitz Colossus.jpg|Artwork of a Colossus from above.
File:HW2 ColossiBattle.jpg|Artwork of two Colossi in combat with Banished forces.
File:HW2 Blitz Mech Overcharge.jpg|Artwork of a Colossus alongside a [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I (J) Green Machine]] and [[HRUNTING Mark III (B) Cyclops]].
File:HW2 Not on My Watch.jpg|Artwork of a Colossus being used by Sunray 1-1 during Operation: SPEARBREAKER.
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HW2 Blitz Mech Overcharge.jpg|Colossus compared to the Mark I [J] and the Cyclops.
File:HW2 Colossus.png|In-game model of the Colossus in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2 Colossus.png|Ingame model of the Colossus in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2-Johnsonmechs.png|Comparison between the Colossus, [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis|Mantis]], [[HRUNTING Mark III (B) Cyclops|Cyclops]], and [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I (J) Green Machine]].
HW2 Colossus Glitched Textures.png|A Colossus missing its textures.
File:HW2 Lockdown vs Colossus.png|The Colossus fighting a [[Lockdown Scorpion]].
File:HW2 UNSC Blitz Mechs.png|Comparison with the other UNSC mechs.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' {{Mo}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
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Latest revision as of 10:50, January 1, 2024

This article is about the powered exoskeleton. For the Halo 2 multiplayer map, see Colossus (map).
HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II [J] Colossus
A render of the Colossus used in the Encyclopedia.
Production information

Manufacturer:

Technical specifications

Length:

2.8 meters (9.3 ft)[2]

Width:

5.8 meters (19 ft)[2]

Height:

9.0 meters (29.5 ft)[2]

Mass:

11.3 metric tons (11.1 LT; 12.5 ST)[2]

Hull:

Titanium-A armor[1]

Armament:

Modular weapons hardpoint system[2]

Crew:

1 operator[2]

Usage

In service:

Post-Covenant War conflicts

Role(s):

Armor defense system

Affiliation:

UNSC Army[1]

 

"If it's on the ground I'll take it out."
— A Colossus pilot during the Banished occupation of Installation 00.[3]

The HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II [J] Armor Defense System,[4][5] colloquially known as the Colossus, is a powered exoskeleton used by the UNSC Army, and the crew of the UNSC Spirit of Fire during the Second Ark Conflict in 2559.[1]

OverviewEdit

Design detailsEdit

The Colossus is the largest and most powerful combat exoskeleton currently in UNSC service.[2] It is designed by Materials Group and manufactured by Hannibal Weapon Systems for the UNSC Army. It is relatively slow, but fitted with a devastating arsenal, capable of taking down almost any foe.[1] It is fitted with a SVALINN Series 02 Interim Protective Kit (IPS), an energy shielding system that is the result of extensive research from captured alien technology.[2]

ArmamentsEdit

The Colossus' primary weapon is a long-range Mark 2555/20cm heavy railgun, a massive weapon originally designed for installation on fortified structures. While the rail cannon can only target ground units, the Colossus makes up for this by being equipped with an M193LP 20mm autocannon, which has an all—environment engagement profile.[1][2] However, these armaments are only the most common configuration of Colossus, as the vehicle has an entirely modular weapons hardpoint system.[2]

After upgrades, the Colossus can stomp with its legs, sending out a shockwave that stuns and damages enemy ground units.[1]

Development historyEdit

The Colossus was developed by the Materials Group as part of the joint Armor Defense System (ADS) programs HRUNTING and YGGDRASIL. The walker was developed as part of the Mark II line of ADS, as a successor to the older HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II (D) Geyrion.[4][5][6][7]

Operational historyEdit

"I have a wonderful lack of guilt."
— A Colossus pilot after killing Banished forces on Installation 00.[3]

Isabel retains the Colossus' manufacturing templates from her supply-chain training on Earth, though manufacturing these massive combat machines represented a considerable burden on the UNSC Spirit of Fire's supplies. By May 2559, at least one Colossus was used by Sunray 1-1 during Operation: SPEARBREAKER in their efforts to halt Colony's plan. The Colossus was used to disable the charging columns being used by Colony to power up a Despair-class fighter for launch.[8]

Non-canon and dubious canon appearancesEdit

Halo Wars 2 Sgt. Johnson expansionEdit

Sergeant Johnson claims to have acquired the materials for his Colossus units via the classic Marine Corps logistical expediency of 'borrowing' equipment that isn't nailed down [or couldn't be pried free], but his actual source for these machines is a mystery wrapped in an enigma, protected by shield generators and several tons of Titanium—A armor plating.[1]

GameplayEdit

Halo Wars 2Edit

  • Info: Heavy Mech, Powerful long range heavy unit, Autocannons attack all targets, Heavy Railgun attacks ground targets form huge distances
  • Tier: 3
  • Cost:   9,   750,   120

Colossus Upgrade: Stomp

  • Info: New ability, Unlocks Stomp Ability, Sends out a shockwave that stuns and damages enemy ground units.
  • Tier: 3
  • Cost:   0,   900

Colossus drop (Only available in the Operation: SPEARBREAKER campaign)

  • Info: Heavy Mech, Powerful long range heavy unit, Autocannons attack all targets, Heavy Railgun attacks ground targets form huge distances, can stomp the ground nearby to devastating effect. Only one unit deployed at a time.
  • Tier: 0
  • Cost:   0,   800,   200

In Halo Wars 2, Colossi can be built at the UNSC Garage by Avery Johnson in place of M808S Scorpions. Un-upgraded Colossi are effective against vehicles, okay against infantry and structures, and do poorly against aircraft. Once upgraded with the Stomp ability, the Colossus will perform well against infantry. In Blitz, they cost 140 energy. On Operation: SPEARBREAKER, a Colossus can be requested within personnel drop zones free of population cost, but it can only be deployed one at the time, while the deployment time takes at least 5 seconds upon request, faster than standard Colossus. It is also already upgraded with stomp, to shut down the recharging network on the Forerunner ship.

Phoenix logEdit

Phoenix Log - Colossus
 

Heavy—metal mayhem.

The Colossus is a superheavy vehicle unit which can be deployed by Sergeant Johnson in place of the Scorpion. It is relatively slow, but fitted with a devastating arsenal, capable of taking down almost any foe. The Colossus' primary weapon is a long-range heavy railgun, a massive weapon originally designed for installation on fortified structures. While the rail cannon can only target ground units, its autocannon has an all—environment engagement profile. After upgrades the Colossus can use Stomp, sending out a shockwave that stuns and damages enemy ground units.

The Colossus is a next—generation exoskeleton combat unit designed by Materials Group and Hannibal Weapon Systems for the UNSC Army. Isabel retains its manufacturing templates from her supply-chain training on Earth, though manufacturing these massive combat machines represents a considerable burden on the Spirit of Fire's supplies. Sergeant Johnson claims to have acquired the materials for his Colossus units via the classic Marine Corps logistical expediency of 'borrowing' equipment that isn't nailed down [or couldn't be pried free], but his actual source for these machines is a mystery wrapped in an enigma, protected by shield generators and several tons of Titanium—A armor plating.

TriviaEdit

  • Whenever a player trains a Colossus in Fort Jordan, there's a chance the unit will be missing its proper textures.
    • Unlike the other DLC units, the Colossus doesn't appear pure black.

GalleryEdit

  Browse more images in this article's gallery page.

Developmental imagesEdit

  • Early concept art of the Colossus as a quadruped for Halo Wars 2.

  • Concept art of the Colossus as an infantry platform.

  • More finalized concept art of the Colossus.

  • Concept art of two Colossi battling Banished forces.

  • The Colossus with an unused camo skin (left) compared to the Colossus with no camo skin (right).

  • A cutout of the Colossus.

IllustrationsEdit

ScreenshotsEdit

List of appearancesEdit

SourcesEdit

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo Wars 2, Phoenix Logs: Colossus
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 146
  3. ^ a b Halo Wars 2, Colossus in-game unit
  4. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Outpost Discoveries (Retrieved on Jun 30, 2021) [archive]
  5. ^ a b Twitter, Jeff Easterling (@GrimBrotherOne): "In the HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL line." (Retrieved on May 15, 2022) [archive]
  6. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Folks Need Heroes (Retrieved on Jun 30, 2021) [archive]
  7. ^ Halo Archive, Canon Fodder and Random Lore Chat: "Just to clarify, the Colossus isn't an exact 1:1 with the Adrift mech in H4, but is related enough to be an awesome homage." - Jeff Easterling (Retrieved on Apr 30, 2018) [archive]
  8. ^ Halo Wars 2, campaign level Not on My Watch

Powered exoskeletons of humanity
Project: HRUNTING
HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL
Armor Defense System (ADS) Mark I ADS • Mark II ADS • Mark IX Mantis ADS
Mark I ADS variants Mark I [J] "Green Machine"
Mark II ADS variants Mark II [D] Geyrion • Mark II [J] Colossus
Mark IX Mantis ADS variants Corp Mantis • Hannibal Mantis • ONI Mantis • Isabel's Mantis • Tundra Mantis • Urban Mantis • Woodland Mantis

Command Mantis: Theseus

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Mainline armor developments Mark I • Mark II • Mark III • Mark IV • Mark V • Mark VI • Mark VII
Armor generations GEN2 • GEN3
Variants GEN1 variants • GEN2 variants • GEN3 variants • Miscellaneous variants
Offshoot projects Buccaneer • Project: HAYABUSA • Rakshasa • Shinobi
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