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The '''Qavardu Workshop Light War-Sled'''{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=273}} {{Type|52|Infantry Support Vehicle|ISV}}, informally known among UNSC personnel as the '''Brute Prowler''', is a [[Jiralhanae]] ground vehicle in service with the [[Covenant]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}


The '''Type-52 Infantry Support Vehicle''' (abbreviated '''Type-52 ISV'''), otherwise known as the '''Brute Prowler'''<ref>EGM Magazine, September 2007 issue</ref>, is a [[Covenant Loyalist]] ground vehicle used by the [[Jiralhanae]], featured in ''[[Halo 3]]''. It is the Brute equivalent of the [[Human]] [[Warthog]] and the [[Covenant]] [[Spectre]].
==Overview==
===Design details===
Measuring {{Convert|23.3|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}} in length and {{Convert|13.8|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}} in width{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}, the Prowler is a vehicle designed and built by the Jiralhanae.{{Ref/Reuse|TwitterBanished}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} Like the other primary Jiralhanae mainstay vehicle - the [[Barukaza Workshop Chopper]] - the Prowler is primarily composed of a large and bulky front section, with the driver seated in the rear. The frontal bulk of the Prowler shields the driver from enemy fire from the front, though the unarmored sides and back leave the driver exposed to enemy fire. The front section of the Prowler is equipped with a single pintle-mounted light plasma cannon, with the operator inset into the vehicle in a manner akin to gunners on some specific [[Wraith]] variants. The plasma cannon is of little practical utility, with drivers instead preferring to use the maw of spikes on the vehicle's front to charge enemy lines and perform ramming attacks instead.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} The sides of the Prowler are kitted out with two "sleds", capable of supporting a passenger each - allowing the Prowler to serve in a limited capacity as a troop transport.


== Introduction ==
When driving, the Prowler is capable of reaching a top speed of {{Convert|58|mph|km/h}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} thanks to the aforementioned "sleds" - in actuality dual suspension tracks{{Ref/Reuse|evg}} that use [[Covenant]] [[anti-gravity technology]] with the original Jiralhanae design.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
The '''Brute Prowler''' is the designation of the [[Covenant Loyalist|Loyalist's]] replacement for the Spectre from ''[[Halo 2]]'', but this time, driven only by Brutes. The Prowler seems to hover on a gravity-assisted "sled", as the bottom is a pair of metal runners, with an anti-gravity projector running between them. A plasma turret is at the front of the vehicle, while the driver sits in the rear of the vehicle and two passenger seats make up the sides. It's aesthetically similar in its clear-cut, brutal nature to the [[Brute Chopper]]. It uses the same anatomy of the anti-gravitational propulsion like the Chopper but it uses two dual engines rotating in opposite directions from each other.


The automatic [[Plasma Turret]] is capable of 360 degree movement, making it extremely dangerous as it allows the vehicle to target enemies regardless of which way the Prowler is facing. This makes it very difficult to ambush Prowlers, as a competent gunner will constantly check all directions for enemy movement. Like most other Brute vehicles, it is an effective battering ram. While the vehicle cannot strafe, it is capable of tilting from side to side by using left and right on the left analog stick.
===Development history===
The Prowler is a Jiralhanae-native design, originating from the [[Qavardu War-Forge]]s on [[Doisac]] and later improved though modern-era production models manufactured by the [[Sacred Promissory]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} These Covenant improvements marry Covenant technology to the original Jiralhanae design. The design's particular origins remain unclear, though some have suggested that the original Prowlers may have originated as arctic fast-attack vehicles (FAVs) or maritime patrol boats.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}


[[Image:Brute Prowler 3.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Two Prowlers combining deadly plasma turret fire on a target.]]
Curiously, the Prowler bears an extremely heavy resemblance to another Jiralhanae vehicle; the [[Eklon'Dal Workshop Marauder]]. While it is unknown if there is any definitive link between the two craft, the resemblance is extremely notable with the Marauder having been constructed and use since prior to the [[First Immolation|nuclear wars]] that devasted the [[Doisac|Jiralhanae homeworld]] long ago.{{Ref/Game|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Marauder}}
The two side-mounted seats on either side of the Prowler turret housing increases the vehicle's deadliness. If the passengers are armed with powerful explosive weaponry, such as a [[Fuel Rod Gun]] or [[Rocket Launcher]], the Prowler can effectively take out large armored vehicles such as [[M808B Scorpion MBT|Scorpion]] or [[Wraith]] tanks. If the passengers decide to use automatic weapons such as a [[Plasma Rifle]], they can complement the plasma turret and make for an extremely effective weapons platform for cutting down infantry and suppressing light vehicles. It's also effective if passengers are armed with [[Type-52 Pistol|Maulers]] or [[Shotgun|Shotguns]], as they can shoot any enemy that gets close to the prowler.  


Unlike the [[Warthog]] and the older [[Spectre]], the gunner is not standing up in the turret, but is sitting in a cavity in the center of the vehicle. The gunner's cavity covers their lower bodies, leaving only their upper back and head exposed. The gun is also in a more central location than the other two vehicles, giving them even more protection. The driver also receives protection from being in the rear, with the entire bulk of the Prowler in front of him. Unlike many other Covenant vehicles, the Prowler lacks a boost function, but it is still fairly fast. The gunner is the most protected on the Prowler, seeing as how the driver is exposed to fire from behind the Prowler and the passengers from the sides and back, but can be taken out with a well-placed headshot.
===Usage===
The Prowler is one of the Jiralhanae's traditional war-sleds, employed for raids, reconnaissance and traditional infantry support. The Prowler's swift and rugged design is considered ideal for Jiralhanae hunting [[pack]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


A key advantage of the Prowler is its stability: one can throw it almost recklessly over jumps and cliffs that would be unsafe, unfeasible, or downright stupid in a Warthog or Spectre. This is mostly due to the "sleds" on the underside of the vehicle. When airborne, the two sleds will extend outward to either side, widening the surface area of the bottom of the vehicle, and therefore making it more likely that it will land in the proper position when it hits the ground. The sleds also seem to allow the Prowler a limited "glide" when making large jumps.
===Operational history===
The Prowler was first developed by the Jiralhanae as a traditional war-sled for hunting packs on Doisac. These initial design templates were created by the ''Qavardu'' war-forges.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


In [[Forge]] mode, it can be inserted in the maps [[Avalanche (Level)|Avalanche]], [[Snowbound (Level)|Snowbound]], [[High Ground (Level)|High Ground]], [[Sandtrap (Level)|Sandtrap]] and [[Sandbox (Level)|Sandbox]].
The Prowler was one of a number of armaments and vehicles manufactured and modified by the Sacred Promissory for the Jiralhanae close to the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]], in preparation for the Jiralhanae takeover of the Covenant armed forces. It was first in the final months of the war{{Ref/Reuse|TwitterBanished}}, seeing use primarily during the [[Battle of Installation 00]].{{Ref/Level|H3|The Ark (level)|The Ark}}{{Ref/Level|H3|The Covenant (level)|The Covenant}} It was later employed by [[Voice of Maardoth|the forces]] under the command of [[Hekabe]] during [[Carrow Conflict]] following the war's end.{{Ref/Novel|Id=ENV1|HEnv|Chapter=1}} More recently, it has been employed in the stockpiles of the [[Banished]]{{Ref/Reuse|TwitterBanished}}, with [[Castor]] considering their deployment during [[Operation: WOLFE]] in [[2559]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR7|HSOR|Chapter=7}}


== Advantages ==
== In-game information ==
Unlike the [[Warthog]], which is prone to rollovers, the Prowler is incredibly stable, and like the [[Chopper]], it is surprisingly hard to flip over. The Prowler can also fit one more passenger than the Warthog can, which lets the crew fight off hijackers with ease. The Prowler is more effective than the Warthog at splattering enemies, and can easily be used as a battering ram. Oddly enough, it appears to cause more damage if you hit the target with the 'teeth' on the sleds (possibly to increase realism, as the "teeth" are more tapered than the other parts of the vehicle). The Prowler is relatively quieter than the Warthog, and provides a smaller chance of giving enemies enough time to react and save themselves if you are attempting to splatter them. The Prowler also possesses much more firepower than the [[Ghost]] or Chopper, and it has a much larger field of fire. In the realm of performance, its strength is its great speed, which makes it easy to escape a team of [[Spartans]] in a game of, say, Capture The Flag. The Prowler Turret is (structurally, not in firepower) stronger than the UNSC Warthog. The design of the Prowler makes it capable of flipping vehicles with ease. It also accelerates noticeably quickly in reverse.
The Prowler appears only in ''[[Halo 3]]''. It was intended to appear in the now-cancelled ''[[Halo Online]]''.
=== Campaign ===
The Prowler is a light recon vehicle, much like the [[Warthog]]. It only appears in [[Campaign]] mode on the levels [[The Ark (level)|The Ark]] and [[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]. It has moderate infantry support capabilities, as well as being able to transport four soldiers rapidly across a battlefield. With two Prowlers, an entire team of eight can travel together. A Prowler loaded with a gunner and two riders with heavy weapons is a force to be reckoned with.


== Disadvantages ==
=== Multiplayer ===
Although very stable, the Prowler cannot turn as well as the Warthog. The Prowler also provides less protection from the sides and rear for the driver than the Warthog does. The Prowler may be the replacement to the Spectre, but it does not have all of the capability as to the Spectre. Unlike the Spectre, the Prowler is not able to strafe left and right, and is not able to boost. Its main weapon is also slower and less accurate. Although the Prowler has more firepower than the Chopper and the Ghost, it is not as well suited for direct assaults and splattering. Though the Prowler is capable of splattering at minimal velocity, sometimes even being able to splatter enemy vehicles in head-on collisions (much like the Chopper), infantry will have an easy time avoiding the Prowler due to its slow speed and relatively poor handling. It is, however, in terms of firepower, much weaker than the [[UNSC]] [[Warthog]]. Also, the driver is prone to approximately 270 degrees of fire, making the driver a much easier target for an experienced sniper compared to most other vehicles, which could ultimately leave the Prowler a sitting duck; a perfect target for a Rocket Launcher.
* The Prowler does not appear on any ''Halo 3'' map by default, but can be added in [[Forge]] on certain maps. In [[Matchmaking]], the Prowler appears on alternate Sandtrap map variants [[Sand Tarp]] and "Sandtrap Heavy", as well as on the Avalanche variant "Avalanche Heavy".
* Prowlers can be very useful in [[CTF]] games, because it can carry four people. The driver could drive to the flag's area possibly splattering a defender or two; the gunner could provide cover fire while the two passengers go in to get the flag. One passenger could cover the flag carrier while they make their way back to the Prowler for a quick getaway.
* Prowlers are an excellent way of splattering if used correctly. The large front end of the Prowler can be used to block enemy fire, giving the driver a clear run at their victim. The large area of the Prowler can also compensate for the slower speed, in that at its top speed it is quite easy for the driver to splatter people and hard for others to avoid


== Combat Applications ==
==Production notes==
The vehicle is a light recon vehicle, much like the [[Warthog]]. Replacing it on certain maps or based upon game settings is the only way to use it in multiplayer, however. It only appears in [[Campaign]] mode on the levels [[The Ark (Level)|The Ark]] and [[The Covenant (Level)|The Covenant]]. It has moderate infantry support capabilities, as well as being able to transport four soldiers rapidly across a battlefield. With two Prowlers, an entire team of eight can travel together.
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During the [[Development of Halo 3|development]] of ''[[Halo 3]]'', the Prowler was concepted and designed under the name of the "Mauler". The Mauler name was later applied to a [[Ukala Workshop Mauler|shotgun-pistol]] instead.{{Ref/Book|AOH3|Page=157}} This name was erroneously referred to in [[Robert McLees]]' fictional [[Machines, Materiel and Munitions from the Human-Covenant Conflict, 2525 - Present|reports]] on the [[M6/R Spartan Laser]] in the marketing for ''Halo 3'', in which a [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] of [[E2-BAG/1/7]] refers to his Spartan Laser punching a whole through two Jiralhanae and severely damaging the vehicle they had just dismounted.{{Ref/Site|Id=bnetspartanlaser|URL=http://www.bungie.net/News/TopStory.aspx?link=charginmalasers|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Spartan Laser|D=02|M=02|Y=2007|LocalArchive=Machines, Materiel and Munitions from the Human-Covenant Conflict, 2525 - Present#Weapon/Anti-Vehicle Model 6 Grindell/Galileian Nonlinear Rifle}}


==Multiplayer==
== Gallery ==
The Prowler does not appear on any ''Halo 3'' map by default, but can be added in [[Forge]] on certain maps. In [[Matchmaking]], the Prowler appears on alternate Sandtrap map variants [[Sand Tarp]] and "Sandtrap Heavy", as well as on the Avalanche variant "Avalanche Heavy".
 
[[Image:1216072505 Brute Prowler.jpg|thumb|right|A [[pack]] of [[Brute]]s in a Prowler.]]
 
== Trivia ==
*The Prowler was originally going to be called the Mauler but that name was given to the [[Mauler]] gun.<ref>''[[The Art of Halo 3]]'', page 157 </ref>
* The Prowler almost exactly resembles an angler fish, with the front as a mouthful of teeth, the raised turret seat as the angler fish's signature light, the driver seat as the tail, and the back as the fin.
*The Prowler can hold the highest number of passengers of any [[Covenant]] vehicle in ''Halo 3''; one driver, one turret-gunner, and two riders.
*Prowlers can be very useful in [[CTF]] games, because it can carry four people. The driver could drive to the flag's area, the gunner could provide cover fire while the two passengers go in to get the flag, one passenger could cover the flag carrier while they make their way back to the Prowler for a quick getaway.
*The [[Chopper]] can only destroy the Prowler from the front, unless it boosts from the air.
*When hijacking the gunner out of his turret from the left side of the Prowler, [[Elite]]s do a back flip and kick them out.
*It is possible to kill all the vehicle's inhabitants with one rocket, but it takes 2 rockets to destroy the vehicle entirely.
*Despite the menacing spikes on the front, it is incredibly hard to splatter a cunning enemy with the Prowler.
*It is very vulnerable to grenades: in [[Campaign Mode]], a single [[Spike Grenade]] will take out both passengers and remove the power armor of its gunner on [[Normal]].
*This vehicle is only in the campaign levels [[The Ark (Level)|The Ark]] and [[The Covenant (Level)|The Covenant]].
*Some players refer to The Prowler as "The Cadillac" due to the large size, smooth ride, and it's difficulty to flip over.
*It is the only Covenant vehicle that is usable by the player that does not have a boost feature.
*It shares its name with a [[UNSC Prowler|UNSC stealth ship]].
*The Prowler is the [[Brutes]] replacement for the [[Spectre]].
*Originally there was going to be a large spike covering the driver from above, but was removed before beta testing.
*Unlike other Covenant vehicles it has mufflers.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:VidocProwler1.jpg|The Prowler is seen here in action on [[Snowbound (Level)|Snowbound]] on a [[Capture the Flag|CTF]] game.
File:H3-BruteProwlerSide.png|An in-game profile view render of the Brute Prowler.
Image:Mediaghghgg.jpg|Two blue [[Elites]] on [[Sandtrap (Level)|Sandtrap]] use the Prowler's heavy [[Plasma Turret]] to destroy another Prowler.
File:Brute Prowler 2.jpg|A Brute Prowler on [[Installation 00|the Ark]].
Image:Mediafg.jpg|Two red [[Elites]] on a Prowler on Sandtrap.
File:Brute Prowler 3.jpg|Two Prowlers combining deadly plasma turret fire on a target.
File:Mediaghghgg.jpg|Two blue Sangheili on [[Sandtrap]] use the Prowler's heavy plasma turret to destroy another Prowler.
File:Mediafg.jpg|A red and a pink Sangheili on a Prowler on Sandtrap.
File:H3 Brute Prowler at the ark.jpg|A pack of Brutes in a Prowler.
File:ProwlerTurret.jpg|The Prowler's mounted plasma cannon operated by a Brute.
File:H3-ProwlerHUD.png|HUD of the Prowler.
File:H3-ProwlerturretHUD.png|HUD of the Prowler's plasma cannon.
File:HO Prowler Concept.jpg|Concept art for the Prowler in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
File:HO Reactor Prowler.jpg|A Prowler in ''Halo Online'' on the map [[Reactor (Halo Online map)|Reactor]].
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Sources==
== List of appearances ==
<references/>
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'' {{Mo}}


==Links==
== Sources ==
===Internal===
{{Ref/Sources}}
*[[Warthog|M12 LRV Warthog]]- [[UNSC]] equivalent to the Prowler.
*[[Spectre]]- [[Covenant Separatists]] equivalent.


{{Covenant Vehicles}}
{{Covenant Ground Vehicles}}
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[[Category:Jiralhanae culture]]
[[Category:Brutes]]
[[Category:Drivable vehicles]]
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Latest revision as of 04:40, July 19, 2024

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Qavardu Workshop Prowler
Halo3-T52ISV-BruteProwler.png
Production information

Manufacturer:

Model:

Type-52

Technical specifications

Length:

7.1 meters (23.3 ft)[2][3][1]

Width:

4.2 meters (13.8 ft)[2][3][1]

Height:

2.1 meters (6.9 ft)[3][1]

Mass:

6,600 kilograms (6.6 t)[3][1]

Maximum speed:

58 miles per hour (93 km/h)[3]

Engine(s):

Dual suspension tracks[2]

Armament:

Crew:

One driver, one gunner[3]

Complement:

Two passengers[3]

Usage

In service:

Role(s):

Affiliation:

Covenant
Jiralhanae mercenaries
Banished[6]

 

The Qavardu Workshop Light War-Sled[1] (UNSC Type classification: Type-52 Infantry Support Vehicle, T-52 ISV), informally known among UNSC personnel as the Brute Prowler, is a Jiralhanae ground vehicle in service with the Covenant.[4][5]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Measuring 7.1 meters (23.3 ft) in length and 4.2 meters (13.8 ft) in width[2], the Prowler is a vehicle designed and built by the Jiralhanae.[6][3] Like the other primary Jiralhanae mainstay vehicle - the Barukaza Workshop Chopper - the Prowler is primarily composed of a large and bulky front section, with the driver seated in the rear. The frontal bulk of the Prowler shields the driver from enemy fire from the front, though the unarmored sides and back leave the driver exposed to enemy fire. The front section of the Prowler is equipped with a single pintle-mounted light plasma cannon, with the operator inset into the vehicle in a manner akin to gunners on some specific Wraith variants. The plasma cannon is of little practical utility, with drivers instead preferring to use the maw of spikes on the vehicle's front to charge enemy lines and perform ramming attacks instead.[3] The sides of the Prowler are kitted out with two "sleds", capable of supporting a passenger each - allowing the Prowler to serve in a limited capacity as a troop transport.

When driving, the Prowler is capable of reaching a top speed of 58 miles per hour (93 km/h)[3] thanks to the aforementioned "sleds" - in actuality dual suspension tracks[2] that use Covenant anti-gravity technology with the original Jiralhanae design.[3]

Development history[edit]

The Prowler is a Jiralhanae-native design, originating from the Qavardu War-Forges on Doisac and later improved though modern-era production models manufactured by the Sacred Promissory.[1] These Covenant improvements marry Covenant technology to the original Jiralhanae design. The design's particular origins remain unclear, though some have suggested that the original Prowlers may have originated as arctic fast-attack vehicles (FAVs) or maritime patrol boats.[3]

Curiously, the Prowler bears an extremely heavy resemblance to another Jiralhanae vehicle; the Eklon'Dal Workshop Marauder. While it is unknown if there is any definitive link between the two craft, the resemblance is extremely notable with the Marauder having been constructed and use since prior to the nuclear wars that devasted the Jiralhanae homeworld long ago.[7]

Usage[edit]

The Prowler is one of the Jiralhanae's traditional war-sleds, employed for raids, reconnaissance and traditional infantry support. The Prowler's swift and rugged design is considered ideal for Jiralhanae hunting packs.[1]

Operational history[edit]

The Prowler was first developed by the Jiralhanae as a traditional war-sled for hunting packs on Doisac. These initial design templates were created by the Qavardu war-forges.[1]

The Prowler was one of a number of armaments and vehicles manufactured and modified by the Sacred Promissory for the Jiralhanae close to the end of the Human-Covenant War, in preparation for the Jiralhanae takeover of the Covenant armed forces. It was first in the final months of the war[6], seeing use primarily during the Battle of Installation 00.[8][9] It was later employed by the forces under the command of Hekabe during Carrow Conflict following the war's end.[10] More recently, it has been employed in the stockpiles of the Banished[6], with Castor considering their deployment during Operation: WOLFE in 2559.[11]

In-game information[edit]

The Prowler appears only in Halo 3. It was intended to appear in the now-cancelled Halo Online.

Campaign[edit]

The Prowler is a light recon vehicle, much like the Warthog. It only appears in Campaign mode on the levels The Ark and The Covenant. It has moderate infantry support capabilities, as well as being able to transport four soldiers rapidly across a battlefield. With two Prowlers, an entire team of eight can travel together. A Prowler loaded with a gunner and two riders with heavy weapons is a force to be reckoned with.

Multiplayer[edit]

  • The Prowler does not appear on any Halo 3 map by default, but can be added in Forge on certain maps. In Matchmaking, the Prowler appears on alternate Sandtrap map variants Sand Tarp and "Sandtrap Heavy", as well as on the Avalanche variant "Avalanche Heavy".
  • Prowlers can be very useful in CTF games, because it can carry four people. The driver could drive to the flag's area possibly splattering a defender or two; the gunner could provide cover fire while the two passengers go in to get the flag. One passenger could cover the flag carrier while they make their way back to the Prowler for a quick getaway.
  • Prowlers are an excellent way of splattering if used correctly. The large front end of the Prowler can be used to block enemy fire, giving the driver a clear run at their victim. The large area of the Prowler can also compensate for the slower speed, in that at its top speed it is quite easy for the driver to splatter people and hard for others to avoid

Production notes[edit]

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During the development of Halo 3, the Prowler was concepted and designed under the name of the "Mauler". The Mauler name was later applied to a shotgun-pistol instead.[12] This name was erroneously referred to in Robert McLees' fictional reports on the M6/R Spartan Laser in the marketing for Halo 3, in which a Marine of E2-BAG/1/7 refers to his Spartan Laser punching a whole through two Jiralhanae and severely damaging the vehicle they had just dismounted.[13]

Gallery[edit]

  • An in-game profile view render of the Brute Prowler.

    An in-game profile view render of the Brute Prowler.

  • A Brute Prowler on the Ark.

    A Brute Prowler on the Ark.

  • Two Prowlers combining deadly plasma turret fire on a target.

    Two Prowlers combining deadly plasma turret fire on a target.

  • Two blue Sangheili on Sandtrap use the Prowler's heavy plasma turret to destroy another Prowler.

    Two blue Sangheili on Sandtrap use the Prowler's heavy plasma turret to destroy another Prowler.

  • A red and a pink Sangheili on a Prowler on Sandtrap.

    A red and a pink Sangheili on a Prowler on Sandtrap.

  • A pack of Brutes in a Prowler.

    A pack of Brutes in a Prowler.

  • The Prowler's mounted plasma cannon operated by a Brute.

    The Prowler's mounted plasma cannon operated by a Brute.

  • HUD of the Prowler.

    HUD of the Prowler.

  • HUD of the Prowler's plasma cannon.

    HUD of the Prowler's plasma cannon.

  • Concept art for the Prowler in Halo Online.

    Concept art for the Prowler in Halo Online.

  • A Prowler in Halo Online on the map Reactor.

    A Prowler in Halo Online on the map Reactor.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 273
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 150
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Halo Waypoint, Brute Prowler (Retrieved on Mar 22, 2021) [archive]
  4. ^ a b c d e Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 242-243
  5. ^ a b c d e Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 252-253
  6. ^ a b c d Twitter, Halo (@Halo): "The Brute Prowler is a Jiralhanae-designed infantry fighting vehicle that was deployed in the final months of the Covenant War and still sees service within Banished forces." (Retrieved on Mar 22, 2021) [archive]
  7. ^ Halo Wars 2, Phoenix Logs: Marauder
  8. ^ Halo 3, campaign level The Ark
  9. ^ Halo 3, campaign level The Covenant
  10. ^ Halo: Envoy, chapter 1
  11. ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach, chapter 7
  12. ^ The Art of Halo 3, page 157
  13. ^ Bungie.net, Spartan Laser (Retrieved on Feb 2, 2007) [local archive] [external archive]

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