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|name= Constructor
|name= Constructor
|image= [[File:H3-SentinelConstructor-transparent.png|300px]]
|image= [[File:H3-SentinelConstructor-transparent.png|300px]]
|role= Repair damages to [[Forerunner]] facilities.
|role= Repair [[Forerunner]] facilities.
|size= Small (around the size of a Covenant [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|Plasma Pistol]] and a [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|Plasma Rifle]])
|size= Small (around the size of a Covenant [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|Plasma Pistol]] and a [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|Plasma Rifle]])
|armament=[[Construction beam|Small green beam]]
|armament=[[Construction beam]]
|armor=
|armor=
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'''Constructors''' are specialized [[Sentinel]]s built by the [[Forerunner]]s. Their only function is to repair [[Forerunner]] structures that appear to be damaged.<ref name="sacred icon">'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Sacred Icon]]''</ref> [[Aggressor Sentinel]]s will come to their aid if they are attacked, as they have no weapon systems of their own to defend themselves.<ref name="sacred icon"/>
The '''Constructor''' is a [[Sentinel]] type, built by the [[Forerunner]]s. Their main function is to repair damaged [[Forerunner]] structures.<ref name="sacred icon">'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Sacred Icon]]''</ref> [[Aggressor Sentinel]]s will come to their aid if they are attacked, as they have no weapon systems of their own to defend themselves.<ref name="sacred icon"/>


The [[Construction beam|Construction Beam]] is fired from the top half of the Constructor, however the constructors on [[Installation 00|The Ark]] fire their beams from the bottom. Constructors also play another role as a security grid. When a Constructor is attacked, an unknown signal causes the [[Sentinel launcher]]s to begin deploying Aggressors. Constructors form an excellent security perimeter.
==Operation==
They are drones programmed to repair any damaged [[Forerunner]] structure they can find, using weak energy beams similar to [[Sentinel beam]]s.
These beams are fired from the top half of the Constructor, however the constructors on [[Installation 00]] fire their beams from the bottom. Although weak, they can harm an organism if they come in contact with it. It is unknown whether they can harm another Constructor. They also use their beams to lower the shields on [[Piston]]s, allowing them to move throughout the [[Sentinel Wall]] quickly.<ref name="sacred icon"/><ref name="isolation">'''[[Halo 3]]''', multiplayer level ''[[Isolation]]''</ref>


==Design details==
Constructors can also play the role of a security grid. When a Constructor is attacked, a signal is automatically sent to [[Sentinel launcher]]s to begin deploying aggressors. For this reason, they can form an excellent security perimeter. With no weapons systems, the constructors rely on aggressors when threatened.  
[[File:H2-SentinelConstructor.png|left|thumb|A Constructor as seen in ''[[Halo 2]]''.]]
'''Constructors''' are drones that mainly repair damage to any [[Forerunner]] structure they can find, using weak energy beams similar to [[Sentinel beam]]s. The beams are small and blue, and are harmful if they come into contact with an organism. It is unknown whether they will harm another Constructor.


[[Aggressor Sentinel|Aggressor]]s will come to a Constructor's aid if it is being attacked, as Constructors are ill-suited for combat, having no weapon systems of their own. However, their beams can cause damage to the player if he gets caught in its path (on [[Legendary]] difficulty their beams can kill in seconds). They also use their beams to lower the shields on [[Piston]]s, allowing them to move throughout the [[Sentinel Wall]] quickly.<ref name="sacred icon"/><ref name="isolation">'''[[Halo 3]]''', multiplayer level ''[[Isolation]]''</ref>
==Appearances==
===Halo 2===
They make their first appearance in the ''Halo 2'' level [[Sacred Icon]], exactly beside where [[Thel 'Vadamee]] stands after he was dropped off from his [[Phantom]]. They were repairing the destroyed edge and left after a while, or if the Arbiter approaches them. Attacking them will result in being attacked by aggressors.


==Gameplay==
In the level [[Quarantine Zone (level)|Quarantine Zone]], they appear at the end of the level when the player fights [[The Flood|Flood]]-controlled [[M808B Main Battle Tank|Scorpion]] and [[Type-26 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraith]]s along with many flood [[combat forms]] using Covenant [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghosts]] and a [[Type-46 Infantry Support Vehicle|Spectre]], and two [[Enforcer]]s fight against the Flood near a downed [[UNSC]] [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican]] dropship.<ref>''[[Quarantine Zone (level)|Quarantine Zone]]''</ref> If the player watches one of the large and deep trenches, a large cloud of Constructors can be seen flying off into the sky.  
In [[Halo 2|''Halo 2'']], they first appear in [[Sacred Icon]], exactly beside where Arbiter stands after he was dropped off from his Phantom. They were repairing the destroyed edge and left after a while, or if the Arbiter approaches them. Attacking them will result in being attacked by Aggressors. Then in the [[Quarantine Zone (level)|Quarantine Zone]] level, they appear at the end of the level when the player fights [[The Flood|Flood]]-controlled [[M808B Main Battle Tank|Scorpion]] and [[Type-26 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraith]] tanks along with many Flood using Covenant [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghosts]] and a [[Type-46 Infantry Support Vehicle|Spectre]], and two [[Enforcer]]s fight against the Flood near a downed [[UNSC]] [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican]] dropship.<ref>''[[Quarantine Zone (level)|Quarantine Zone]]''</ref> During all this chaos, if the player watches one of the large and deep trenches, a large cloud of Constructors can be seen flying off into the sky.  


In ''[[Halo 3]]'', Constructors appear in some levels based on the Ark. In the campaign, they appear in the level [[The Ark (level)|The Ark]], where they are seen inside Forerunner structures including inside the [[Sentinel Wall|wall]] to the [[Cartographer]] and the map room itself. In multiplayer maps [[Isolation]] and [[Construct]], small groups of Constructors can be seen flying around in the distance. Also, in ''Halo 3'', a small easter egg can be witnessed if a player watches one of the groups of Constructors on the multiplayer map [[Construct]]. They will fly normally for a while, but when they near a wall, they will hop like bunnies, before passing out of the map, and to a destination unknown, possibly re-spawning on the other side. You can destroy them and the [[Aggressor Sentinel|Aggressor]]s in the level.
===Halo 3===
In the [[Halo 3]] campaign, they appear in the level [[The Ark (level)|The Ark]], where they are seen inside Forerunner structures including inside the [[Sentinel Wall|wall]] to the [[Cartographer]] and the map room itself.
 
They can be also found in the [[multiplayer]] maps of [[Isolation]] and [[Construct]], where they can be seen flying around in the distance. Also, in ''Halo 3'', a small [[easter egg]] can be witnessed if a player watches one of the groups of Constructors on the multiplayer map [[Construct]]. They will fly normally for a while, but when they near a wall, they will hop like bunnies, before passing out of the map, and to a destination unknown, possibly re-spawning on the other side. You can destroy them and the agressors in the level.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*[[Aggressor Sentinel]]s have been seen using the [[Construction beam]] in the level [[The Arbiter]].
*In the ''Halo 2'' level Sacred Icon, Constructors will open the Pistons for you if they are near them.
*In the ''[[Halo 2]]'' level Sacred Icon, Constructors will open the Pistons for you if they are near them.
*On the level [[Sacred Icon]], where you find the Grunt and the Jackal, if you look off the side into the chasm you will see an endless stream of Constructors coming out of a bright hole in the wall.
*On [[Isolation]] and [[Construct]] the Constructors can be sniped, though their small size and constant movement make this difficult.
*On [[Isolation]] and [[Construct]] the Constructors can be sniped, though their small size and constant movement make this difficult.
*In ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo 3]]'', even though Constructors do not attack you, your weapon reticule will turn red when passed over them.
*In ''Halo 2'' and ''Halo 3'', even though Constructors do not attack you, your weapon reticule will turn red when passed over them.
*A player can get up close and even touch a Constructor on [[Construct]]. First he/she must overload the map with [[TR/9 Antipersonnel Mine|trip mines]]. When the map is overloaded the player must go through the hole where the purple lift beams are projected. A player then can easy be touched by a Constructor but cannot be moved. They can be destroyed, mainly with a [[M6 Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle|Spartan Laser]] or a [[M7057/Defoliant Projector|Flamethrower]]. Note that even when one is destroyed another will immediately replaces it in the same place. So in other words, you will see the debris from a destroyed Constructor fall from a full and complete one.
*A player can get up close and even touch a Constructor on Construct. First he/she must overload the map with [[TR/9 Antipersonnel Mine|trip mines]]. When the map is overloaded the player must go through the hole where the purple lift beams are projected. A player then can easy be touched by a Constructor but cannot be moved. They can be destroyed, mainly with a [[M6 Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle|Spartan Laser]] or a [[M7057/Defoliant Projector|Flamethrower]]. Note that even when one is destroyed another will immediately replaces it in the same place. So in other words, you will see the debris from a destroyed Constructor fall from a full and complete one.
*In ''[[Halo 2]]'', the Constructor's beam light is on the top part of its structure, whereas in ''[[Halo 3]]'' the light is on the bottom half.
*Constructors appear to be able to compact into a smaller form, as their top and bottom halves appear to latch together. However, this has yet to be seen.
*Constructors appear to be able to compact into a smaller form, as their top and bottom halves appear to latch together. However, this has yet to be seen.


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File:H3_Constructor.jpg|A Sentinel Constructor on the [[Installation 00|Ark]] in ''Halo 3''.
File:H3_Constructor.jpg|A Sentinel Constructor on the [[Installation 00|Ark]] in ''Halo 3''.
File:Constructor.jpg|A Constructor on [[Delta Halo]] in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
File:Constructor.jpg|A Constructor on [[Delta Halo]] in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2-SentinelConstructor.png|A Constructor as seen in ''Halo 2''
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Revision as of 05:05, September 18, 2012

Template:Forerunner Infobox The Constructor is a Sentinel type, built by the Forerunners. Their main function is to repair damaged Forerunner structures.[1] Aggressor Sentinels will come to their aid if they are attacked, as they have no weapon systems of their own to defend themselves.[1]

Operation

They are drones programmed to repair any damaged Forerunner structure they can find, using weak energy beams similar to Sentinel beams. These beams are fired from the top half of the Constructor, however the constructors on Installation 00 fire their beams from the bottom. Although weak, they can harm an organism if they come in contact with it. It is unknown whether they can harm another Constructor. They also use their beams to lower the shields on Pistons, allowing them to move throughout the Sentinel Wall quickly.[1][2]

Constructors can also play the role of a security grid. When a Constructor is attacked, a signal is automatically sent to Sentinel launchers to begin deploying aggressors. For this reason, they can form an excellent security perimeter. With no weapons systems, the constructors rely on aggressors when threatened.

Appearances

Halo 2

They make their first appearance in the Halo 2 level Sacred Icon, exactly beside where Thel 'Vadamee stands after he was dropped off from his Phantom. They were repairing the destroyed edge and left after a while, or if the Arbiter approaches them. Attacking them will result in being attacked by aggressors.

In the level Quarantine Zone, they appear at the end of the level when the player fights Flood-controlled Scorpion and Wraiths along with many flood combat forms using Covenant Ghosts and a Spectre, and two Enforcers fight against the Flood near a downed UNSC Pelican dropship.[3] If the player watches one of the large and deep trenches, a large cloud of Constructors can be seen flying off into the sky.

Halo 3

In the Halo 3 campaign, they appear in the level The Ark, where they are seen inside Forerunner structures including inside the wall to the Cartographer and the map room itself.

They can be also found in the multiplayer maps of Isolation and Construct, where they can be seen flying around in the distance. Also, in Halo 3, a small easter egg can be witnessed if a player watches one of the groups of Constructors on the multiplayer map Construct. They will fly normally for a while, but when they near a wall, they will hop like bunnies, before passing out of the map, and to a destination unknown, possibly re-spawning on the other side. You can destroy them and the agressors in the level.

Trivia

  • In the Halo 2 level Sacred Icon, Constructors will open the Pistons for you if they are near them.
  • On Isolation and Construct the Constructors can be sniped, though their small size and constant movement make this difficult.
  • In Halo 2 and Halo 3, even though Constructors do not attack you, your weapon reticule will turn red when passed over them.
  • A player can get up close and even touch a Constructor on Construct. First he/she must overload the map with trip mines. When the map is overloaded the player must go through the hole where the purple lift beams are projected. A player then can easy be touched by a Constructor but cannot be moved. They can be destroyed, mainly with a Spartan Laser or a Flamethrower. Note that even when one is destroyed another will immediately replaces it in the same place. So in other words, you will see the debris from a destroyed Constructor fall from a full and complete one.
  • Constructors appear to be able to compact into a smaller form, as their top and bottom halves appear to latch together. However, this has yet to be seen.

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Appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c Halo 2, campaign level Sacred Icon
  2. ^ Halo 3, multiplayer level Isolation
  3. ^ Quarantine Zone

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