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The ''' bomber form ''' is an airborne [[Flood]] [[Flood carrier form|carrier form]] created through the infection of an airborne pseudo-[[Wikipedia:Cephalopod|cephalodpod]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P409|Enc22|Page=409}} It attacks by dropping [[Flood blister|blisters]] full of [[pod infector]]s and [[Flood spore|spore]]s onto enemies from above.{{Ref/Reuse|Beachhead}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P409}} Numerous bomber forms were encountered during the [[Battle of Trove|Battle of]] [[Trove]] in [[2531#February|February 2531]].{{Ref/Reuse|Beachhead}}


The ''' Flood Bomber Form ''' is an airborne [[Flood]] form that was encountered during the [[Battle of the Flood-controlled Shield World]] in [[2531#February|February 2531]]. It attacks by dropping [[Flood Growth Pods|growth pods]] full of [[Flood Infection Form|infection forms]] on enemies. It is usually spawned through either a [[Flood Den|Flood den]], [[Flood Vent|vent]] or [[Flood Colony|colony]].<ref>http://www.mahalo.com/Halo_Wars_Skulls</ref>
==Overview==
===Description===
With an non-sapient airborne pseudo-[[Wikipedia:Cephalopod|cephalodpod]] serving as its orignal host, the bomber form is a variation of [[Flood]] [[Flood carrier form|carrier form]] that uses its host's gas bladders to stay aloft.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P409}} The bomber form bears a strange and haunting shape, with a large, flesh-bound mouth and long, finger-like tendrils. Its "head" is set at the front of a bulbous rear section that is used to incubate [[pod infector]]s and [[Flood spore|spore]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P409}}{{Ref/Reuse|Beachhead}}


==Description==
===Behavior===
The Bomber Form is an as-yet unidentified aerial life form indigenous to the[[Shield World (Halo Wars)|Shield World]] that has been infected and repurposed by the Flood parasite. It's bloated abdomen is similar in shape to the upper torso of a [[Flood Carrier Form]]. This portion of the body is the site in which the Bomber Form incubates the growth pods and their [[Flood Infection Forms|Infection Forms]].
The bomber form floats around the environment, incubating [[Flood blister|blister]]s within its body and dropping them onto victims below, effectively seeding areas with the parasite with much less risk of being damaged in retaliation.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P409}}


It is likely that the gas bladders that keep the life form airborne are also located here, much like the gas bladders and motile capabilities of the Forerunner-created [[Huragok]].
==History==
Numerous bomber forms were created by the Flood during the outbreak on the [[Forerunner]] [[shield world]] of [[Trove]]. These were encountered by the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} during [[Battle of Trove|a battle]] between them and the [[Covenant]] led by the [[Prophet of Regret]].{{Ref/Level|Id=Beachhead|HW|Beachhead (Halo Wars level)|Beachhead}}


The Bomber Form has two spindly 'arms' on either side of the massive head and just before the bulbous rear section. This head has a large, gaping mouth and two large, empty eye-sockets. This feature is largely unique amongst most other Flood forms, which typically utilize sensory antenna as their primary sensor apparatus. The only other mobile Flood form that seems to share this feature are the [[Flood Swarm]], which are another indigenous species that is infected and repurposed by the Flood.
==Gameplay==
In the mission [[Beachhead (Halo Wars level)|Beachhead]], bomber forms are spawned from both [[Flood den]]s and [[flood colony|colonies]].{{Ref/Reuse|Beachhead}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The [[Halo Wars Skulls#Pain Train|Pain Train skull]] on the ''[[Halo Wars]]'' level [[Beachhead (Halo Wars level)|Beachhead]] requires the player to kill ten Bomber Forms.<ref>[http://www.halowars.com/forums/thread/479061.aspx ''Halo Wars'' Official Site forums], accessed on 25/02/09</ref>
The [[Halo Wars skulls#Pain Train|Pain Train skull]] on the level ''Beachhead'' requires the player to kill ten bomber forms.
* In an issue of ''[[wikipedia:GamePro|Gamepro]]'', it was mentioned that there would be a second flying Flood form besides the [[Flood Swarms]]. This was later revealed to be the Bomber Form. Ironically, a picture of the Bomber Form also appeared in the issue, accompanied with the confusion of ''GamePro'' as to what it was.
 
*Despite speculation, the Bomber Form cannot be an infected Huragok as Huragok are artificially created. It is also much too large to be a Huragok.
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:HW_VariousFlood_Concept.png|Concept art of a bomber form (top-middle), among other Flood forms.
File:HW FloodBomber 2.png|Bomber form side profile.
File:HW Flood Bomber form.jpg|Flood bomber form in-game.
File:HW Flood Bomber Bombing.jpg|Flood bomber form dropping a Flood blister.
File:HW Flood Bombers alt angle.jpg|Two bomber forms.
File:HW FloodBomber.jpg|A Flood bomber form.
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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==Sources==
==Sources==
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Bomber
HW FloodBomber 1.png
Biological overview

Classification:

Carrier form[1]

Species:

Flood

Physical information

Distinctions:

 

The bomber form is an airborne Flood carrier form created through the infection of an airborne pseudo-cephalodpod.[1] It attacks by dropping blisters full of pod infectors and spores onto enemies from above.[2][1] Numerous bomber forms were encountered during the Battle of Trove in February 2531.[2]

Overview[edit]

Description[edit]

With an non-sapient airborne pseudo-cephalodpod serving as its orignal host, the bomber form is a variation of Flood carrier form that uses its host's gas bladders to stay aloft.[1] The bomber form bears a strange and haunting shape, with a large, flesh-bound mouth and long, finger-like tendrils. Its "head" is set at the front of a bulbous rear section that is used to incubate pod infectors and spores.[1][2]

Behavior[edit]

The bomber form floats around the environment, incubating blisters within its body and dropping them onto victims below, effectively seeding areas with the parasite with much less risk of being damaged in retaliation.[1]

History[edit]

Numerous bomber forms were created by the Flood during the outbreak on the Forerunner shield world of Trove. These were encountered by the crew of the UNSC Spirit of Fire during a battle between them and the Covenant led by the Prophet of Regret.[2]

Gameplay[edit]

In the mission Beachhead, bomber forms are spawned from both Flood dens and colonies.[2]

Trivia[edit]

The Pain Train skull on the level Beachhead requires the player to kill ten bomber forms.

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 409
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Halo Wars, campaign level Beachhead