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==Overview==
==Overview==
===Design details===
===Design details===
Covenant supply cases are typically large rounded boxes in various colors, ranging from magenta, maroon, and blue.
Covenant supply cases encompass a variety of designs and functions,{{Ref/Reuse|Spartan Games}} with the most common being ''Almar''-pattern repositories; large rounded boxes with two front and back storage compartments,. They come in various colors, ranging from magenta, maroon, and blue.{{Ref/Game|Id=H2 Model|H2|Covenant supply case in-game model}}{{Ref/Game|Id=H3 Model|H3|Covenant supply case in-game model}}{{Ref/Game|Id=HR Model|HR|Covenant supply case in-game model}}


===Usage===
===Usage===
Supply cases are easily accessible and commonly used to store and transport Covenant weapons and equipment. Small arms, rifles, heavy weapons, explosives and other handheld devices are typically found in repositories deployed on the field and areas of Covenant presence.{{Ref/Level|Id=HCE|HCE|The Silent Cartographer}}{{Ref/Level|Id=H2|H2|Outskirts}}{{Ref/Level|Id=H3|H3|Sierra 117}}{{Ref/Level|Id=HR|HR|Nightfall}}


A variant of the supply case resembling the ''Almar''-pattern repository is also used as a [[Covenant comm node]], with control pads extending from both front and back compartments.{{Ref/Reuse|HCE}}


The supply cases can carry any Covenant weapon. The crates are nearly identical to the early [[Covenant communication node]]s, and are possibly modified supply cases. A typical supply case is 1.82 meters, or 5 feet 11 inches, high.<ref>''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''</ref> [[Flood]] [[Pod infector]]s have also been known to hide in crates and surprise those who open them, requiring inspections on all crates.<ref>''[[Halo: The Flood]]'', p. ??</ref>
==Operational history==
 
''Almar''-pattern repositories were employed extensively by the Covenant during the [[Fall of Reach]]{{Ref/Reuse|HR}} and the subsequent campaigns including the [[Battle of Installation 04]],{{Ref/Reuse|HCE}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=TF5|HTF|Chapter=5}} the [[Battle for Earth]],{{Ref/Reuse|H2}}{{Ref/Reuse|H3}} the [[Battle of Installation 05]],{{Ref/Reuse|H2}} and the [[Battle of Installation 00]].{{Ref/Level|H3|The Covenant (level)|The Covenant}}
A variant of the [[Covenant comm node]] bearing resemblance to the supply case has also been observed in use by the Covenant during the [[Battle of Installation 04]].<ref name="HCE">''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', campaign level, [[The Silent Cartographer]]</ref> These boxes appear to be upside-down supply cases with a keyboard attachment and three antennae sticking out of the top.
 
==Types==
*'''''Almar''-Pattern Repository''' A type of Covenant crate used by the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]] and others during the [[Fall of Reach]].<ref>''[[Halo: Reach]]'', campaign level, [[Tip of the Spear]]</ref>
<gallery>
File:Space_crate_new_2.jpg|Turnaround reference of the ''Almar''-pattern
File:HReach Covenant Cargo Pod.jpg|A closed ''Almar''-pattern crate.
</gallery>


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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File:H3 Spiker Crate.jpg|A supply case in ''[[Halo 3]]'', with a pair of Type-25 Spike rifles inside.
File:H3 Spiker Crate.jpg|A supply case in ''[[Halo 3]]'', with a pair of Type-25 Spike rifles inside.
File:Space_crate_3.jpg|An early model of a supply case for ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', used in the [[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta|multiplayer beta]].
File:Space_crate_3.jpg|An early model of a supply case for ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', used in the [[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta|multiplayer beta]].
File:Space_crate_new_2.jpg|Turnaround reference of the ''Almar''-pattern
File:HReach Covenant Cargo Pod.jpg|A closed ''Almar''-pattern crate.
File:Covenant_Box_patterns.png|Patterns on the ''Almar''-pattern case.
File:Covenant_Box_patterns.png|Patterns on the ''Almar''-pattern case.
File:Reach 16187964 Full.jpg|Closeup view of an ''Almar''-pattern case's contents, a pair of plasma pistols.
File:Reach 16187964 Full.jpg|Closeup view of an ''Almar''-pattern case's contents, a pair of plasma pistols.

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An Almar-pattern repository.
An Almar-pattern repository.

The Covenant supply case[1][2], also known as an Almar-pattern repository, or informally known as a space crate by UNSC forces[3][4], is a device used to store supplies for Covenant encampments.

Overview

Design details

Covenant supply cases encompass a variety of designs and functions,[3] with the most common being Almar-pattern repositories; large rounded boxes with two front and back storage compartments,. They come in various colors, ranging from magenta, maroon, and blue.[5][6][7]

Usage

Supply cases are easily accessible and commonly used to store and transport Covenant weapons and equipment. Small arms, rifles, heavy weapons, explosives and other handheld devices are typically found in repositories deployed on the field and areas of Covenant presence.[8][9][10][11]

A variant of the supply case resembling the Almar-pattern repository is also used as a Covenant comm node, with control pads extending from both front and back compartments.[8]

Operational history

Almar-pattern repositories were employed extensively by the Covenant during the Fall of Reach[11] and the subsequent campaigns including the Battle of Installation 04,[8][12] the Battle for Earth,[9][10] the Battle of Installation 05,[9] and the Battle of Installation 00.[13]

Gallery

  • A Comm node variant of the supply case.

    A Comm node variant of the supply case.

  • A Covenant supply case in Halo: Combat Evolved.

    A Covenant supply case in Halo: Combat Evolved.

  • A single supply case in a Flood containment facility on Installation 04.

    A single supply case in a Flood containment facility on Installation 04.

  • A group of supply cases on Installation 04.

    A group of supply cases on Installation 04.

  • A Covenant supply case in Halo 2.

    A Covenant supply case in Halo 2.

  • A Covenant supply case with a pair of Type-51 Covenant carbines in Halo 2.

    A Covenant supply case with a pair of Type-51 Covenant carbines in Halo 2.

  • A supply case in Halo 3, with a pair of Type-25 Spike rifles inside.

    A supply case in Halo 3, with a pair of Type-25 Spike rifles inside.

  • An early model of a supply case for Halo: Reach, used in the multiplayer beta.

    An early model of a supply case for Halo: Reach, used in the multiplayer beta.

  • Turnaround reference of the Almar-pattern

    Turnaround reference of the Almar-pattern

  • A closed Almar-pattern crate.

    A closed Almar-pattern crate.

  • Patterns on the Almar-pattern case.

    Patterns on the Almar-pattern case.

  • Closeup view of an Almar-pattern case's contents, a pair of plasma pistols.

    Closeup view of an Almar-pattern case's contents, a pair of plasma pistols.

  • Closeup view of an Almar-pattern case's contents, four plasma rifles.

    Closeup view of an Almar-pattern case's contents, four plasma rifles.

  • Cutout of Almar-pattern repository.

    Cutout of Almar-pattern repository.

  • Reference model sheet for a Covenant munitions supply case in Halo 4.

    Reference model sheet for a Covenant munitions supply case in Halo 4.

  • An Almar-pattern case in Halo: Spartan Assault.

    An Almar-pattern case in Halo: Spartan Assault.

  • An Almar-pattern case in Halo: Spartan Strike.

    An Almar-pattern case in Halo: Spartan Strike.

  • Concept art for Covenant supply cases in Halo 5: Guardians.

    Concept art for Covenant supply cases in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • A Covenant supply case in Halo 5: Guardians.

    A Covenant supply case in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • A closed Covenant supply case in Halo 5: Guardians.

    A closed Covenant supply case in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Almar-pattern supply cases in The Halo Experience Showcase.

    Almar-pattern supply cases in The Halo Experience Showcase.

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: Reach, gamemode Forge
  2. ^ Halo 3, gamemode Forge
  3. ^ a b Spartan Games, Make your Halo table look awesome! (Retrieved on Nov 21, 2016) [archive]
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint, Community Update - Into the Storm (Retrieved on Oct 19, 2021) [archive]
  5. ^ Halo 2, Covenant supply case in-game model
  6. ^ Halo 3, Covenant supply case in-game model
  7. ^ Halo: Reach, Covenant supply case in-game model
  8. ^ a b c Halo: Combat Evolved, campaign level The Silent Cartographer
  9. ^ a b c Halo 2, campaign level Outskirts
  10. ^ a b Halo 3, campaign level Sierra 117
  11. ^ a b Halo: Reach, campaign level Nightfall
  12. ^ Halo: The Flood, chapter 5
  13. ^ Halo 3, campaign level The Covenant

See also

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