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|countermeasures = | |countermeasures = | ||
|othersystems= | |othersystems= | ||
|firstuse-title=In service | |firstuse-title=In service | ||
|firstuse=[[Second | |firstuse=[[Second human-Covenant war]] | ||
|affiliation=[[Covenant remnant]] | |affiliation=[[Covenant remnant]] | ||
|hidep=true | |hidep=true | ||
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A '''Type-58 Ultra-Heavy Site Excavator/Embedded''', | A '''Type-58 Ultra-Heavy Site Excavator/Embedded''',<ref name="H4EVG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 130''</ref> otherwise known simply as '''Harvester''' is a [[Covenant]] walker used during large-scale excavations and in the search of artifacts.<ref name="Switchback">'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[S1/Scattered|Episode 6]], Chapter 6: "[[S1/Scattered/Switchback|Switchback]]"</ref> An exceedingly rare sight in the field, one was used by the [[Covenant remnant|new Covenant order]] during their [[Second Battle of Requiem|occupation of Requiem]]. | ||
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
Harvesters are the most massive Covenant land vehicle to date, with only the [[Type- | Harvesters are the most massive Covenant land vehicle to date, with only the [[Type-47 Ultra Heavy Assault Platform#V1 model|"Super" Scarab]] being comparable in size. Generally used in long-term invasions, they are not commonly seen by [[UNSC]] personnel. Much like the [[Scarab]], it is composed of a meta-colony of [[Lekgolo]] known as [[Sbaolekgolo]];<ref name="H4EVG"/> this is evident from exposed Lekgolo worms seen in its interior. | ||
While all Covenant technology shares a generally organic design aesthetic, the Harvester's features are significantly more ornate and conspicuously insectoid than most Covenant constructs. It is much more beetle-like in appearance than the Scarab due to its overall shape, heavily textured outer "skin" and a hatch at the front of the machine that resembles a mouth and eyes. The interior is composed of multiple massive chambers that resemble dark subterranean caverns, linked together by smaller hallways and illuminated with pale green light.<ref name="Switchback"/> | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
A Harvester was once encountered during the [[Second Battle of Requiem|Requiem campaign]], where it was disabled by [[Fireteam Switchback]], who mysteriously vanished in the firefights afterwards, leaving no bodies or signs of struggle, only their [[Identification friend or foe|IFF tags]]. [[Fireteam Crimson]] was sent in to investigate. Crimson managed to kill the remaining crew of the Harvester and further disabled the walker by destroying several consoles inside.<ref name="Switchback"/> | |||
A Harvester was once encountered during the [[Requiem campaign]], where it was disabled by [[Fireteam Switchback]], who mysteriously vanished in the firefights afterwards, leaving no bodies or signs of struggle, only their [[Identification friend or foe|IFF tags]]. [[Fireteam Crimson]] was sent in to investigate. Crimson managed to kill the remaining crew of the Harvester and further disabled the walker by destroying several consoles inside.<ref name="Switchback"/> | |||
Sometime later, the Covenant re-took the Harvester and captured several doctors to re-activate the walker, but they were not successful because the power supply was destroyed. When Requiem was put on a collision course towards the star it was orbiting, Fireteam Crimson was sent to retake the Harvester and use it to reach one of the artifacts that was preventing the {{UNSCship|Infinity}} from leaving the planet.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[S1/Exodus|Episode 10]], Chapter 1: "[[S1/Exodus/Artifact|Artifact]]"</ref> After stealing the power source from a [[Lich]]<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''Episode 10, Chapter 3: "[[S1/Exodus/Seize the Power|Seize the Power]]"</ref> | Sometime later, the Covenant re-took the Harvester and captured several doctors to re-activate the walker, but they were not successful because the power supply was destroyed. When Requiem was put on a collision course towards the star it was orbiting, Fireteam Crimson was sent to retake the Harvester and use it to reach one of the artifacts that was preventing the {{UNSCship|Infinity}} from leaving the planet.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[S1/Exodus|Episode 10]], Chapter 1: "[[S1/Exodus/Artifact|Artifact]]"</ref> After stealing the power source from a [[Lich]],<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''Episode 10, Chapter 3: "[[S1/Exodus/Seize the Power|Seize the Power]]"</ref> Crimson returned to the Harvester and activated the walker. Crimson then used the Harvester's plasma drill to excavate a tunnel deep enough to reach the artifact and shut it down. The Harvester was destroyed when Requiem was consumed by the star [[Epoloch system|Epoloch]].<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''Episode 10, Chapter 5: "[[S1/Exodus/One Last Time|One Last Time]]"</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:EP10 CH1 Artifact.png|Alternate view of the Harvester. | |||
File:Harvester_firing_mining_laser.png|The Harvester firing its plasma drill. | |||
File:H4-SO-Harvester-Interior.jpg|The interior of a Covenant Harvester. | |||
File:H4-SO-Harvester-Interior-02.jpg|Another view of the carapace-like interior of the Harvester. | |||
File:H4-SO-Harvester-Interior-03.jpg|The organic-shaped walls within a Harvester. | |||
File:H4-SO-Harvester-Interior-04.jpg|A structural feature in the vehicle's interior. | |||
File:Harvester control room.jpg|The control room inside a Harvester. | |||
File:Harvester Sculpt.jpg|Untextured sculpt showing the entire Harvester. | File:Harvester Sculpt.jpg|Untextured sculpt showing the entire Harvester. | ||
File:Harvester Sculpt Torso.jpg|Untextured sculpt of the Harvester's torso. | File:Harvester Sculpt Torso.jpg|Untextured sculpt of the Harvester's torso. | ||
File:Harvester Sculpt Cockpit.jpg|Untextured sculpt of the Harvester's cockpit. | File:Harvester Sculpt Cockpit.jpg|Untextured sculpt of the Harvester's cockpit. | ||
File:H4 Harvester Leg.jpg|The legs of the Harvester. | File:H4 Harvester Leg.jpg|The legs of the Harvester. | ||
File:Harvester concept 1.jpg|Early concepts for the Harvester. | File:Harvester concept 1.jpg|Early concepts for the Harvester. | ||
File:Harvester concept 2.jpg|Sketches for various parts of the vehicle. | File:Harvester concept 2.jpg|Sketches for various parts of the vehicle. | ||
Revision as of 02:56, September 20, 2013
Template:Vehicle Infobox A Type-58 Ultra-Heavy Site Excavator/Embedded,[1] otherwise known simply as Harvester is a Covenant walker used during large-scale excavations and in the search of artifacts.[2] An exceedingly rare sight in the field, one was used by the new Covenant order during their occupation of Requiem.
Design
Harvesters are the most massive Covenant land vehicle to date, with only the "Super" Scarab being comparable in size. Generally used in long-term invasions, they are not commonly seen by UNSC personnel. Much like the Scarab, it is composed of a meta-colony of Lekgolo known as Sbaolekgolo;[1] this is evident from exposed Lekgolo worms seen in its interior.
While all Covenant technology shares a generally organic design aesthetic, the Harvester's features are significantly more ornate and conspicuously insectoid than most Covenant constructs. It is much more beetle-like in appearance than the Scarab due to its overall shape, heavily textured outer "skin" and a hatch at the front of the machine that resembles a mouth and eyes. The interior is composed of multiple massive chambers that resemble dark subterranean caverns, linked together by smaller hallways and illuminated with pale green light.[2]
History
A Harvester was once encountered during the Requiem campaign, where it was disabled by Fireteam Switchback, who mysteriously vanished in the firefights afterwards, leaving no bodies or signs of struggle, only their IFF tags. Fireteam Crimson was sent in to investigate. Crimson managed to kill the remaining crew of the Harvester and further disabled the walker by destroying several consoles inside.[2]
Sometime later, the Covenant re-took the Harvester and captured several doctors to re-activate the walker, but they were not successful because the power supply was destroyed. When Requiem was put on a collision course towards the star it was orbiting, Fireteam Crimson was sent to retake the Harvester and use it to reach one of the artifacts that was preventing the Template:UNSCship from leaving the planet.[3] After stealing the power source from a Lich,[4] Crimson returned to the Harvester and activated the walker. Crimson then used the Harvester's plasma drill to excavate a tunnel deep enough to reach the artifact and shut it down. The Harvester was destroyed when Requiem was consumed by the star Epoloch.[5]
Trivia
Throughout the Halo 4: Official Game Guide's digital Spartan Ops walkthrough, the Harvester is constantly referred to as being a Forerunner construct.
Gallery
Alternate view of the Harvester.
The Harvester firing its plasma drill.
The interior of a Covenant Harvester.
Another view of the carapace-like interior of the Harvester.
The organic-shaped walls within a Harvester.
A structural feature in the vehicle's interior.
The control room inside a Harvester.
Untextured sculpt showing the entire Harvester.
Untextured sculpt of the Harvester's torso.
Untextured sculpt of the Harvester's cockpit.
The legs of the Harvester.
Early concepts for the Harvester.
Sketches for various parts of the vehicle.
Sketches depicting how to interact with a console inside the Harvester.
Concept art of the control room.
List of appearances
- Halo 4
- Spartan Ops (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ a b Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 130
- ^ a b c Spartan Ops, Episode 6, Chapter 6: "Switchback"
- ^ Spartan Ops, Episode 10, Chapter 1: "Artifact"
- ^ Spartan Ops, Episode 10, Chapter 3: "Seize the Power"
- ^ Spartan Ops, Episode 10, Chapter 5: "One Last Time"
