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{{Era|H2}}
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{{Center|For the MJOLNIR armor variant, see [[ENFORCER-class Mjolnir]]. For the Banished Sangheili, see [[Sangheili Enforcer]].}}
 
{{Forerunner infobox
{{Forerunner Infobox
|name=Enforcer Sentinel
|name= Enforcer
|image=[[File:Enforcer.png|300px]]
|image= [[File:Enforcer01.jpg|300px]]
|role=Defense, coordination{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=327}}
|aprox. size= A little larger than a tank
|length={{Convert|23.1|ft|m|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|purpose= Combating major [[Flood]] infestations
|width={{Convert|21.4|ft|m|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|strength= High
|height={{Convert|17.8|ft|m|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|first seen= [[Installation 05]], [[2552]] in the level [[Sacred Icon (level)| Sacred Icon]]
|mass=
|primary= [[Pulse Beams]]
|armament=
|secondary= [[Forerunner Missile Launcher|Missiles]]
*[[Enforcer missile launcher|Missile launcher]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=237}}
|weaponry strength= High
*Gravitic [[grappler]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|other abilities= Lifting and smashing vehicles with a gravity beam and "arms", has an invisible blue Sentinel Beam weapon that it uses if all of its other weapons are destroyed
*[[Sentinel beam]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}
|defense= Frontal [[Energy Shields]]
*[[Shard cannon]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}
|armor=[[Hard light]] pavise{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
}}
}}
'''Enforcer Sentinels'''{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Level|H2|Sacred Icon|Quote=It is useless to attack the Enforcer at the front, especially when its shields are up|Quotee=Tartarus}} are variant of large combat [[Sentinel]] designed by the [[Forerunner]]s. They are primarily tasked with key defensive missions and may coordinate local Sentinel activity around security breaches and within [[Flood]] containment areas, isolating, containing, or otherwise eliminating any hostile presence.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


'''Enforcers''' were large robotic automatons designed by the [[Forerunners]] to prevent and suppress massive [[flood|Flood]] outbreaks, such as the one that occurred on [[Delta Halo]] in [[2552]]. They were only released when situations were dire.<ref name="Sacred Icon">'''[[Halo 2]]''', level ''[[Sacred Icon (Level)|Sacred Icon]]</ref><ref name="Quarantine Zone">'''Halo 2''', level ''[[Quarantine Zone (Level)|Quarantine Zone]]''</ref>
==Overview==
===Design details===
Enforcers are a specialized [[Sentinel]] variant equipped with energy shields and an array of powerful weapons. They serve as part of a Halo installation's defense against mass [[Flood]] outbreaks and have been seen guarding key locations such as the entrances to the [[Sentinel wall]] and the [[Library]] on [[Installation 05]]. While deployed, they may serve as local command-and-control for lesser Sentinel forces in the field.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Due to their primarily defensive focus, Enforcers only have limited utility in noncombat functions.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Enforcers can be manufactured on-site by a hovering [[Sentinel manufacturing facility]].{{Ref/Book|Enc11|Page=236}}


==Introduction==
Enforcers have three [[Energy shielding|energy shield]]s; the larger two are split in half (for their shard cannons to fire through), and the small upper shield protects the 'eye' of the Enforcer. However, the shields only protect the front of the machine. Enforcers are armed with [[shard cannon]]s and [[Enforcer missile launcher|missiles]]. They are also equipped with large claw-like arms which are able to pick up and rip apart most [[vehicles]].
Enforcers were massive robotic automatons that were designed to prevent mass [[Flood]] outbreaks on the [[Halo Rings]], and were seen guarding key locations such as the entrances to the [[Sentinel Wall]] and the [[Library]] on [[Installation 05]]. Enforcers were produced by a hovering [[Sentinel Production Facility]].<ref name="Sacred Icon"/><ref name="Quarantine Zone"/>


Enforcers have three [[Energy Shield|Energy Shields]]; the larger two are split in half (for their guns to fire through), and the small upper shield protects the 'eye' of the Enforcer. The shields only protect the front side of the machine. Enforcers are armed with [[Pulse Beams]] and [[Forerunner Missile Launcher|Missiles]]. They are also equipped with large claw-like arms which are able to pick up and rip apart most [[vehicle]]s, resulting in death of all occupants riding in the vehicle.
===Armaments===
The Enforcers have far more devastating weaponry than the lesser Aggressors, being equipped to neutralize large groups of Flood and any vehicles or other matériel that may have fallen under their control. An Enforcer's primary anti-personnel weapons are two shard cannons, which fire red bolts of semi-solid energy that puncture armor and shred through flesh.


==Combat==
To take out packs of enemies or armored vehicles, Enforcers are equipped with a launcher that fires explosive projectiles. These missiles can cause devastating damage to infantry and vehicles alike.
The Enforcer's Energy Shields can absorb more damage than a normal [[Sentinel]] shield. The shields, which only guard the front area of the machine, are immune to ballistic [[weapons]], such as the [[Battle Rifle]], [[Shotgun]], and [[SMG]]. However, they are weak against plasma weapons, and have many similarities to a [[Kig-yar]]'s shields as they are blue in color and turn red when half depleted. Like a [[Sangheili]] or [[Spartan-II]], its shield can be taken out with one charged [[Plasma Pistol]] shot.<ref name="Sacred Icon"/><ref name="Quarantine Zone"/>


The Enforcer is very strong, capable of withstanding even two [[Scorpion Tank]] shells or two to three [[Type-25 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraith]] shots. When it appears to be lifting the player's vehicle off the ground, the driver should exit the vehicle immediately to avoid being crushed and eventually killed.  
In the event that all other weapons are disabled, Enforcers will use a last-resort, powerful energy beam. This beam is similar to a Sentinel beam, but with increased range and capable of causing greater damage.


One disadvantage of the Enforcer is that they cannot detect enemies hidden in the shadows, which can be used to a player's advantage, so that if a player moves stealthily enough from one area to another, the Enforcer will continue to fire into the last known area the enemy was located in. After they have lost track of their target, they will quickly lose interest and turn their back on the enemy, giving the player an opportunity to attack from behind. Once the Enforcer has taken enough damage, its shields will drop and it will explode. After exploding, large pieces of the former Enforcer will come crashing to the ground. These pieces can hurt or even kill the player if they land on them, making it best to stay away from the Enforcer when it is destroyed.<ref name="Sacred Icon"/><ref name="Quarantine Zone"/>
Enforcers are also capable of using their two mechanical arms as anti-vehicle weapons. When a vehicle moves underneath an Enforcer, it will temporarily cease attacking, descend directly above the vehicle and unfold its claws, revealing a gravity lift powerful enough to lift a [[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|Wraith]]. It then lifts the vehicle up to its claws and crushes it.


The Enforcer's Pulse Beams, which appear similar to the [[Needler|Covenant Needlers]]' projectiles, are usually not a threat to players as they are very easy to dodge. The Enforcer's Pulse Beams shares similarities to the [[Spiker]] in ''[[Halo 3]]'' and are believed to have once been a usable weapon. It uses these red projectiles to fight infantry at a close to medium range. Its mortar projectiles are extremely dangerous and can quickly kill you or keep you pinned down. It will use its missiles against any vehicle it encounters; from a [[Ghost]] to a [[Phantom]], and will occasionally use it against infantry, should they appear in large groups. The Enforcer uses its mortar projectiles as medium to long range weapons. The Sentinel Enforcers also use both their Pulse Beams and missiles against the player when on foot. They tend to fire their weapons in an order, going from their Pulse Beams to their missiles if unsuccessful with the primary weapon, then back to the the Pulse Beams. It will continue this until the player is killed or the Enforcer has been destroyed.<ref name="Sacred Icon"/><ref name="Quarantine Zone"/>
=== History ===
Enforcers have been only known to be observed on [[Installation 05]] [[Battle of the Quarantine Zone|fighting]] the local Flood infestation.{{Ref/Level|Id=Sacred Icon|H2|Sacred Icon}}{{Ref/Level|Id=Quarantine Zone|H2|Quarantine Zone}}


If you can shoot off its Pulse Beam arms, and the small pair of missile launchers on its back (the top), it will start to fire an invisible [[Sentinel Beam]]. Although invisible, the beam causes visible damage to walls. The sparks emitted from the weapon show that the beam is a blue [[Sentinel Beam]], similar to the beam a [[Sentinel Major]] uses. Thereby, you can wield it (it is somewhat hard to do this, so it is not advisable, but, you can try it, making sure not to kill the Enforcer in the process.)
==In-game information==
===''Halo 2''===
[[File:Enforcer ML - Scorpion.png|thumb|250px|Two Enforcers engage a [[M808B Scorpion|Scorpion tank]].]]
The Enforcer's energy shields can absorb more damage than a normal [[Sentinel]] shield. The shields, which only guard the front area of the machine, are immune to ballistic [[weapons]], such as the [[BR55 battle rifle|battle rifle]], [[M90 shotgun|shotgun]], and [[M7 SMG|SMG]]. However, they are weak against plasma weapons, and have many similarities to a [[Kig-Yar]]'s shields as they are blue in color and turn red when nearly depleted. Like a [[Sangheili]] or [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]], its shield can be taken out with one charged [[Type-25 plasma pistol|Plasma Pistol]] shot.{{Ref/Reuse|Sacred Icon}}{{Ref/Reuse|Quarantine Zone}}


==Appearance==
The Enforcer is very strong, capable of withstanding even two [[M808B Scorpion|Scorpion]] shells or two to three [[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|Wraith]] shots. If the Enforcer is lifting a vehicle off the ground, all occupants should exit the vehicle immediately to avoid being crushed.  
They were only observed on Installation 05 fighting the local Flood infestation on the levels [[Sacred Icon (Level)|Sacred Icon]] and [[Quarantine Zone (Level)|Quarantine Zone]]. They were not seen in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' or ''Halo 3'', most likely because the situations involving the Flood on [[Installation 04]] weren't as serious as that on Installation 05, and [[Installation 00]] was not expected to encounter an outbreak to begin with.<ref name="Sacred Icon"/><ref name="Quarantine Zone"/>


==Weapons==
One disadvantage of the Enforcer is that they cannot detect enemies in cover, which can be used to a player's advantage. If a player moves stealthily enough from one area to another, the Enforcer will continue to fire into the last known area the enemy was located in. After they have lost track of their target, they will quickly lose interest and turn their back on the enemy, giving the player an opportunity to attack from behind. Once the Enforcer has taken enough damage, its shields will drop and it will explode. After exploding, large pieces of the former Enforcer will come crashing to the ground. These pieces can injure or even kill the player if they land on them, making it best to stay away from the Enforcer when it is destroyed.{{Ref/Reuse|Sacred Icon}}{{Ref/Reuse|Quarantine Zone}}
The Enforcers have more devastating weaponry than the lesser Sentinels. Its First Weapon is 2 Cannons, whose projectiles is similar to the Covenant Needler or Spiker, but is more powerful than either of them and has projectiles that appear red instead of those of the [[Covenant]]-made Needler, whose rounds are pink. These "crystalline guns" were planned by [[Bungie]] to be another Sentinel weapon to be usable by the player. For reasons known only to [[Bungie]], this weapon was not in the game, but the Enforcer's weapon is most likely the same gun.


The Second Weapon is a missile launcher. The missiles it launches look similar to a flare when fired due to their yellow/gold bright appearance. These missiles land on or near vehicles at a distance and cause devistating damage.
The Enforcer's shard cannons, which appear similar to the [[Type-33 needler|Needlers]]' projectiles, are usually not a threat to players as they are very easy to dodge. It uses these red projectiles to fight infantry at close- to medium-range. Its mortar projectiles, on the other hand, are extremely dangerous and can quickly pin down or kill infantry. It will use its missiles against any vehicle it encounters, from a [[Karo'etba-pattern Ghost|Ghost]] to a [[Kez'katu-pattern Phantom|Phantom]], and will occasionally use it against infantry, should they appear in large groups. The Enforcer uses its mortar projectiles as medium- to long-range weapons. Enforcers also use both their shard cannons and missiles against the player when on foot. They tend to fire their weapons in an order, going from their shard cannons, then to their missiles, then back to the shard cannons. It will continue this until the player is killed or when the Enforcer is destroyed.{{Ref/Reuse|Sacred Icon}}{{Ref/Reuse|Quarantine Zone}}


The Third Weapon is similar to a Sentinel Beam but on a larger scale, it has a larger blast, increased range, and cause more  damage.
If the player can shoot off its shard cannon arms, and the small pair of missile launchers on the top of its back, it will start to fire an invisible [[Sentinel beam]]. Although invisible, the beam causes visible damage to walls. The sparks emitted from the weapon show that the beam is blue, similar to the beam an [[Aggressor Sentinel]] uses. Thereby, you can wield it (it is somewhat hard to do this, so it is not advisable, but, you can try it, making sure not to kill the Enforcer in the process.


The Fourth Weapon consists of four metal claws like that are folded under the enforcer. These Weapons make up for its missile launchers limited effectiveness againts vehicles at close to medium range. When a vehicle gets close to an enforcer it will temporarily cease attacking, descend directly above the vehicle and unfold its claws revealing a gravilty lift powerful enough to lift wraiths. It then lifts the vehicle up to its claws and begins to crush it.
===Tactics===
For close combat, simply leap below it so that it can't position/fire on you. From there, you should shoot off the "legs" on each corner, making it easier to destroy. Finally, simply bombard it with [[Anskum-pattern plasma grenade|plasma grenades]]; it should die after two or three on [[Heroic]].


==Tactics==
For vehicular combat, players should utilize the [[M808 Scorpion|Scorpion]] you can easily blast the shielding in front of it off (one shot per half). Then, you can destroy it with one more blast. For Wraiths, repeat, but take gravity into consideration. [[Wuzum-pattern Spectre|Spectres]] just require patience and non-stop shooting to work. In the event you don't have a vehicle, do not stay still. You will be gunned down if you do. Do not drive directly under it to avoid being crushed.
If you are facing the Enforcer in the level Sacred Icon (close quarters, cover), or are in a vehicle with heavy firepower but limited maneuverability (Quarantine Zone).
For close combat in the level Sacred Icon, simply leap below it so that it can't position/fire on you. From there, you should shoot off the "legs" on each corner, making it easier to destroy. Finally, simply bombard it with [[Plasma Grenades|plasma grenades]]; it should die after two or three on [[Heroic]].
For vehicular combat (preferably the Scorpion), you can easily blast the shielding in front of it off (one shot per half). Then, you can destroy it with one more blast. For Wraiths, repeat, but take into consideration gravity. [[Spectres]] just require patience and non-stop shooting to work. In the event you don't have a vehicle, do not stay still. You will be gunned down if you do. Do not drive directly under it to avoid being crushed.


It is possible to ''surf'' these Enforcers, similar to surfing a Sentinel, by jumping on top of it. Note that this is very hard to do. Also, while you are on top of an Enforcer it will not be able to attack the enemies, as it will identify you as the enemy, and focus on you, making the Enforcer useless.
It is possible to "surf" these Enforcers, similar to surfing an Aggressor, by jumping on top of it. Note that this is very hard to do. Also, while you are on top of an Enforcer it will not be able to attack the enemies, as it will identify you as the enemy, and focus on you, making the Enforcer useless.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Enforcer Sentinel}}
[[File:H2_enforcer_largeside.jpg|thumb|An Enforcer viewed from the side, [[Halo 2]]]]
*The Enforcer's front shields form a visible and viable [[Marathon]] [[list of Marathon references in Halo|style]] logo.
*The Enforcer's front shields form a visible and viable [[Marathon]] [[Marathon references|style]] logo.
*Enforcers were originally planned to appear in ''[[Halo 3]]'' in the cut [[Guardian Forest]] level, but were cut when the level was.
*The Enforcer looks very similar to the [[Strato-Sentinel|machines]] seen building in the comic titled ''[[Halo 3: The Cradle of Life]]''.
*Enforcers only appear in ''[[Halo 2]]'' in the levels [[Sacred Icon]] and [[Quarantine Zone (Level)|Quarantine Zone]].
*For some unknown reason, [[343 Guilty Spark (Monitor)|343 Guilty Spark]] didn't feel it was necessary to release the Enforcers on [[Installation 04]]. However, this may be because Enforcers weren't available at the time Installation 04 was built and were only used from [[Installation 05]] onwards. Alternatively, they may have been present but not deployed on Installation 04 because the Flood there were still in the [[Feral Stage]], unlike the Flood on Installation 05 who had managed to construct a [[Gravemind]] and therefore reach the [[Coordinated Stage]], the stage when the Flood starts to become truly dangerous.
*It is a wonder that no Enforcers were sent to combat the [[Flood]] on the [[Ark]], because an entire army of Flood crashed there and only Sentinels were seen fighting. It is speculated that the Forerunners never thought that the Flood would land on the Ark and didn't include any [[Sentinel Constructor Factory|Enforcer production facilities]].
*If the Enforcer is examined in the map files from ''Halo 2'' (using a modding tool), it will be described as a vehicle and not as a playable character (like the Arbiter or Elites). It also sometimes drops two [[Plasma Grenades]] when it is destroyed. It is unknown what character is able to control the Enforcer. However, it could actually be a vehicle assigned AI, as speculated by some modders.
*When Enforcers pick up vehicles using its two grappling arms, it will automatically destroy it.
*By [[modding]], it is possible to control an Enforcer in [[Halo 2]] multiplayer.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Development images===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Inforcer-Front.jpg|An Enforcer with its [[Energy Shield]] half-depleted. Note the [[Marathon]] symbol.
File:H2A SentinelEnforcer Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Enforcer Sentinel for ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:Enforcer.jpg|Enforcer without its [[Energy Shield]] (as seen in the beginning of the level [[Sacred Icon (level)|Sacred Icon]]).
File:HMCC-H2A-Enforcer-Render.jpg|Renders of the ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' Enforcer.
File:1222027186 Destroyed enforcer.jpg|A destroyed Enforcer.
File:HW2 Concept Enforcer1.jpg|Concept art of an Enforcer Sentinel for ''[[Halo Wars 2: Operation: SPEARBREAKER]]''.
File:1222027470 Enforcer fight.jpg|An Enforcer being hit by the turret on [[Tartarus]]' [[Phantom]].
File:HW2 Concept Enforcer2.jpg|More concept art of an Enforcer Sentinel for ''SPEARBREAKER''; this design ultimately ended up turning into the [[Controller Sentinel]] featured in the expansion.
HOD_Enforcer_Concept.png|Concept art of the Enforcer for ''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]''.
</gallery>
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
File:H2 Sentinel Enforcer AngleView.png|An angled top-down view of the Enforcer Sentinel.
File:H2_enforcer_largeside.jpg|An Enforcer viewed from the side.
File:Enforcer - rear.png|A rear view of an Enforcer.
File:Enforcer - underside.png|An Enforcer as seen from below.
File:H2 Sentinel Enforcer FrontView.png|Frontal view of an Enforcer's fully-charged shields.
File:Inforcer-Front.jpg|An Enforcer with its [[Energy shielding|energy shield]] half-depleted. Note the [[Marathon]] symbol formed by the shields.
File:Enforcer.jpg|An Enforcer without its energy shield (as seen in the beginning of the level [[Sacred Icon]]).
File:Pulse beam 3.png|An Enforcer firing its [[shard cannon]]s.
File:Enforcer ML - Ghost.png|An Enforcer engaging a [[Flood]]-commandeered [[Type-32 Rapid Attack Vehicle|Ghost]] with its [[Enforcer missile launcher|missile launcher]].
File:H2-EnforcerSentinel-Destroyed.jpg|A destroyed Enforcer.
File:1222027470 Enforcer fight.jpg|[[Thel 'Vadam]]ee battling an oncoming Enforcer.
File:H2-EnforcerSentinel-ScanScreen.jpg|The front of an Enforcer on [[Delta Halo]], from the ''[[Art of Halo]]''.
File:H2A - Enforcer 1.jpg|The Enforcer in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A - Enforcer.jpg|An Enforcer behind Thel 'Vadamee.
File:H2A - Enforcer 2.jpg|An Enforcer on Installation 05.
</gallery>
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]''
**''[[The Ring Experience]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
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{{Ref/Sources}}


==Related Pages==
{{Forerunner|sentinel}}
*[[Sentinel]]
*[[Sentinel Major]]
*[[Constructor]]
*[[Sentinel Production Facility]]
*[[Needler Sentinel]]
*[[Pulse Beams]]


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[[Category:Sentinels]]
[[Category:Forerunner technology]]

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For the MJOLNIR armor variant, see ENFORCER-class Mjolnir. For the Banished Sangheili, see Sangheili Enforcer.
Enforcer Sentinel
Enforcer.png
Overview

Role:

Defense, coordination[1]

Length:

7.0 meters (23.1 ft)[1]

Width:

6.5 meters (21.4 ft)[1]

Height:

5.4 meters (17.8 ft)[1]

Armament:

Armor:

Hard light pavise[1]

 

Enforcer Sentinels[1][3] are variant of large combat Sentinel designed by the Forerunners. They are primarily tasked with key defensive missions and may coordinate local Sentinel activity around security breaches and within Flood containment areas, isolating, containing, or otherwise eliminating any hostile presence.[1]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Enforcers are a specialized Sentinel variant equipped with energy shields and an array of powerful weapons. They serve as part of a Halo installation's defense against mass Flood outbreaks and have been seen guarding key locations such as the entrances to the Sentinel wall and the Library on Installation 05. While deployed, they may serve as local command-and-control for lesser Sentinel forces in the field.[1] Due to their primarily defensive focus, Enforcers only have limited utility in noncombat functions.[1] Enforcers can be manufactured on-site by a hovering Sentinel manufacturing facility.[4]

Enforcers have three energy shields; the larger two are split in half (for their shard cannons to fire through), and the small upper shield protects the 'eye' of the Enforcer. However, the shields only protect the front of the machine. Enforcers are armed with shard cannons and missiles. They are also equipped with large claw-like arms which are able to pick up and rip apart most vehicles.

Armaments[edit]

The Enforcers have far more devastating weaponry than the lesser Aggressors, being equipped to neutralize large groups of Flood and any vehicles or other matériel that may have fallen under their control. An Enforcer's primary anti-personnel weapons are two shard cannons, which fire red bolts of semi-solid energy that puncture armor and shred through flesh.

To take out packs of enemies or armored vehicles, Enforcers are equipped with a launcher that fires explosive projectiles. These missiles can cause devastating damage to infantry and vehicles alike.

In the event that all other weapons are disabled, Enforcers will use a last-resort, powerful energy beam. This beam is similar to a Sentinel beam, but with increased range and capable of causing greater damage.

Enforcers are also capable of using their two mechanical arms as anti-vehicle weapons. When a vehicle moves underneath an Enforcer, it will temporarily cease attacking, descend directly above the vehicle and unfold its claws, revealing a gravity lift powerful enough to lift a Wraith. It then lifts the vehicle up to its claws and crushes it.

History[edit]

Enforcers have been only known to be observed on Installation 05 fighting the local Flood infestation.[5][6]

In-game information[edit]

Halo 2[edit]

Two Enforcers engage a Scorpion tank.

The Enforcer's energy shields can absorb more damage than a normal Sentinel shield. The shields, which only guard the front area of the machine, are immune to ballistic weapons, such as the battle rifle, shotgun, and SMG. However, they are weak against plasma weapons, and have many similarities to a Kig-Yar's shields as they are blue in color and turn red when nearly depleted. Like a Sangheili or Spartan-II, its shield can be taken out with one charged Plasma Pistol shot.[5][6]

The Enforcer is very strong, capable of withstanding even two Scorpion shells or two to three Wraith shots. If the Enforcer is lifting a vehicle off the ground, all occupants should exit the vehicle immediately to avoid being crushed.

One disadvantage of the Enforcer is that they cannot detect enemies in cover, which can be used to a player's advantage. If a player moves stealthily enough from one area to another, the Enforcer will continue to fire into the last known area the enemy was located in. After they have lost track of their target, they will quickly lose interest and turn their back on the enemy, giving the player an opportunity to attack from behind. Once the Enforcer has taken enough damage, its shields will drop and it will explode. After exploding, large pieces of the former Enforcer will come crashing to the ground. These pieces can injure or even kill the player if they land on them, making it best to stay away from the Enforcer when it is destroyed.[5][6]

The Enforcer's shard cannons, which appear similar to the Needlers' projectiles, are usually not a threat to players as they are very easy to dodge. It uses these red projectiles to fight infantry at close- to medium-range. Its mortar projectiles, on the other hand, are extremely dangerous and can quickly pin down or kill infantry. It will use its missiles against any vehicle it encounters, from a Ghost to a Phantom, and will occasionally use it against infantry, should they appear in large groups. The Enforcer uses its mortar projectiles as medium- to long-range weapons. Enforcers also use both their shard cannons and missiles against the player when on foot. They tend to fire their weapons in an order, going from their shard cannons, then to their missiles, then back to the shard cannons. It will continue this until the player is killed or when the Enforcer is destroyed.[5][6]

If the player can shoot off its shard cannon arms, and the small pair of missile launchers on the top of its back, it will start to fire an invisible Sentinel beam. Although invisible, the beam causes visible damage to walls. The sparks emitted from the weapon show that the beam is blue, similar to the beam an Aggressor Sentinel uses. Thereby, you can wield it (it is somewhat hard to do this, so it is not advisable, but, you can try it, making sure not to kill the Enforcer in the process.

Tactics[edit]

For close combat, simply leap below it so that it can't position/fire on you. From there, you should shoot off the "legs" on each corner, making it easier to destroy. Finally, simply bombard it with plasma grenades; it should die after two or three on Heroic.

For vehicular combat, players should utilize the Scorpion you can easily blast the shielding in front of it off (one shot per half). Then, you can destroy it with one more blast. For Wraiths, repeat, but take gravity into consideration. Spectres just require patience and non-stop shooting to work. In the event you don't have a vehicle, do not stay still. You will be gunned down if you do. Do not drive directly under it to avoid being crushed.

It is possible to "surf" these Enforcers, similar to surfing an Aggressor, by jumping on top of it. Note that this is very hard to do. Also, while you are on top of an Enforcer it will not be able to attack the enemies, as it will identify you as the enemy, and focus on you, making the Enforcer useless.

Trivia[edit]

Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.
  • The Enforcer's front shields form a visible and viable Marathon style logo.
  • Enforcers were originally planned to appear in Halo 3 in the cut Guardian Forest level, but were cut when the level was.

Gallery[edit]

Development images[edit]

Screenshots[edit]

  • An angled top-down view of the Enforcer Sentinel.

    An angled top-down view of the Enforcer Sentinel.

  • An Enforcer viewed from the side.

    An Enforcer viewed from the side.

  • A rear view of an Enforcer.

    A rear view of an Enforcer.

  • An Enforcer as seen from below.

    An Enforcer as seen from below.

  • Frontal view of an Enforcer's fully-charged shields.

    Frontal view of an Enforcer's fully-charged shields.

  • An Enforcer with its energy shield half-depleted. Note the Marathon symbol formed by the shields.

    An Enforcer with its energy shield half-depleted. Note the Marathon symbol formed by the shields.

  • An Enforcer without its energy shield (as seen in the beginning of the level Sacred Icon).

    An Enforcer without its energy shield (as seen in the beginning of the level Sacred Icon).

  • An Enforcer firing its shard cannons.

    An Enforcer firing its shard cannons.

  • An Enforcer engaging a Flood-commandeered Ghost with its missile launcher.

    An Enforcer engaging a Flood-commandeered Ghost with its missile launcher.

  • A destroyed Enforcer.

    A destroyed Enforcer.

  • Thel 'Vadamee battling an oncoming Enforcer.

    Thel 'Vadamee battling an oncoming Enforcer.

  • The front of an Enforcer on Delta Halo, from the Art of Halo.

    The front of an Enforcer on Delta Halo, from the Art of Halo.

  • The Enforcer in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    The Enforcer in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • An Enforcer behind Thel 'Vadamee.

    An Enforcer behind Thel 'Vadamee.

  • An Enforcer on Installation 05.

    An Enforcer on Installation 05.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 327
  2. ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 237
  3. ^ Halo 2, campaign level Sacred Icon: "It is useless to attack the Enforcer at the front, especially when its shields are up" - Tartarus
  4. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 236
  5. ^ a b c d Halo 2, campaign level Sacred Icon
  6. ^ a b c d Halo 2, campaign level Quarantine Zone

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