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|name = Forklift
|name = Forklift
|manufacturer = [[Traxus Heavy Industries]] {{C|S-2}}<ref name="vis">''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 73</ref>
|manufacturer = [[Traxus Heavy Industries]] {{C|S-2, SL-4}}<ref name="vis">''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 73</ref><ref name="glassed"/>
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|era =*[[Human-Covenant War]]
|era =*[[Human-Covenant War]]
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|affiliation = Traxus Heavy Industries
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A '''forklift''' is a small vehicle designed for the transportation of materials over short distances. Many of these vehicles are in [[civilian]] [[Civilian vehicles|use]] and are manufactured by [[Traxus Heavy Industries]].
A '''forklift''' is a small vehicle designed for the transportation of materials over short distances. Many of these vehicles are in [[civilian]] [[Civilian vehicles|use]] and are manufactured by [[Traxus Heavy Industries]].
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File:Halo3-Forklift.png|The S-2 Traxus Cargo Transporter as seen in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:Halo3-Forklift.png|The S-2 Traxus Cargo Transporter as seen in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:Reach Forklift Full.jpg|An unoccupied S-2 Traxus Cargo Transporter in ''Halo: Reach''.
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*'''S-3 Traxus Cargo Transporter''' - A planned successor of the S-2, was under development in the [[Traxus Factory Complex 09|Traxus site]] in [[Voi]], [[Kenya]] before halted by the [[Battle of Earth|Covenant invasion on Earth]].<ref name="vis"/>
*'''S-3 Traxus Cargo Transporter''' - A planned successor of the S-2, was under development in the [[Traxus Factory Complex 09|Traxus site]] in [[Voi]], [[Kenya]] before halted by the [[Battle of Earth|Covenant invasion on Earth]].<ref name="vis"/>
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File:H4-Perdition-S2TraxusCT-Forklift-02.jpg|In-game view of the SL-4 on ''Perdition'' in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-Perdition-S2TraxusCT-Forklift-02.jpg|In-game view of the SL-4 on ''Perdition'' in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-Perdition-S2TraxusCT-Forklift.jpg|In-game view of the SL-4 carrying cargo on ''[[Perdition]]'' in ''Halo 4''.
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==Operational history==
==Operational history==
The S-2 forklift was used by civilians on the planet [[Reach]], and can be seen in many locations, including the [[Visegrád Relay]], [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] facility [[Sword Base]], [[Kiva|civilian settlements]], and the [[Aszod ship breaking yards|ship breaking yards]] in [[Aszod]].<ref name="reach"/> S-2s are also in the [[New Mombasa]] [[New Mombasa Data Center|Data Center]].<ref>''Halo 3: ODST'', campaign level, [[Data Hive]]</ref> During the Battle of Earth, the S-2 was used by [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] to organize various objects in the [[military base]] [[Crow's Nest]].<ref>''Halo 3'', campaign level, [[Crow's Nest (level)|Crow's Nest]]</ref> Numerous S-2s were abandoned in [[Traxus Factory Complex 09]] during the [[Battle of Voi]].<ref>''Halo 3'', campaign level, [[The Storm]]</ref>
The S-2 forklift was used by civilians on the planet [[Reach]], and can be seen in many locations, including the [[Visegrád Relay]], [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] facility [[Sword Base]], [[Kiva|civilian settlements]], and the [[Aszod ship breaking yards|ship breaking yards]] in [[Aszod]].<ref name="reach"/> S-2s are also in the [[New Mombasa]] [[New Mombasa Data Center|Data Center]].<ref>''Halo 3: ODST'', campaign level, [[Data Hive]]</ref> During the Battle of Earth, the S-2 was used by [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] to organize various objects in the [[military base]] [[Crow's Nest]].<ref>''Halo 3'', campaign level, [[Crow's Nest (level)|Crow's Nest]]</ref> Numerous S-2s were abandoned in [[Traxus Factory Complex 09]] during the [[Battle of Voi]].<ref>''Halo 3'', campaign level, [[The Storm]]</ref>


The SL-4 TCT forklift was seen in the [[Pilvros Municipal Support Facility]] in the city of [[Pilvros]] on [[New Carthage]].<ref>''Halo 4'', multiplayer map, [[Perdition]]</ref>
During colonial rebuilding efforts in the years immediately following the Human-Covenant war, Traxus introduced the lighter "SL" range of their cargo transporters and found enormous commercial success. The SL-4 model became a favorite among businesses large and small across dozens of colonial worlds.<ref name="glassed"/>
 
During colonial rebuilding efforts on the years immediately following the Human-Covenant war, Traxus introduced the lighter "SL" range of their cargo transporters, starting with the SL-4 Traxus Cargo Transporter, and found enormous commercial success. The SL-4 model became a favorite among businesses large and small across dozens of colonial worlds.<ref name="glassed"/>


==Production notes==
==Production notes==
{{Quote|Forklifts don't die. They're just [[missing in action]].|[[Eric Osborne|Urk]]<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/news/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_080610 ''Bungie.net'': Bungie Weekly Update: 08.06.10]</ref>}}
{{Quote|Forklifts don't die. They're just [[missing in action]].|[[Eric Osborne|Urk]]<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/news/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_080610 ''Bungie.net'': Bungie Weekly Update: 08.06.10]</ref>}}
In ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', it is a scenery item. It can be found on many levels, both in [[campaign]] and [[multiplayer]], and is a [[Forge]] object. It was never seen doing its duty, as its civilian operators had either evacuated or were killed by the [[Covenant]].
In ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', it is a scenery item. It can be found on many levels, both in [[campaign]] and [[multiplayer]], and is a [[Forge]] object. It was never seen doing its duty, as its civilian operators had either evacuated or were killed by the [[Covenant]].
 
[[File:Reach-Forklift in use.jpg|200px|thumb|The S-2 in use, as seen in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.]]
Along with other civilian vehicles, the Forklift was made drivable by the player in ''Halo: Reach'' and appears in several campaign levels as well as the [[Firefight]] map ''[[Courtyard]]''. However, it is much slower than in all the other game's vehicles, and lacks the speed to even splatter a Grunt.<ref name="IGN">[http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/110/1108506p1.html ''IGN'': Halo: Reach and the Forklift]</ref><ref>''[[Halo Waypoint]]''</ref> The only exception to this when if the enemy in question is [[Armor Ability#Sprint|sprinting]] or charging, otherwise they will merely be pushed aside.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx_U98h_5ok ''YouTube'': Forklifts Never Die!]</ref> This slow speed, coupled with its exposed canopy and lack of any kind of weapons makes the vehicle largely useless in gameplay. However, it is extremely explosive and, when positioned properly, can act as a player-placed fusion coil within the campaign - an aspect which can be taken advantage of. Weapons like the [[Type-50 Directed Energy Rifle/Heavy|Concussion Rifle]] are also able to push it around, making it into its own projectile. The Forklift in ''Halo: Reach'' originally had the ability to raise and lower, but it was cut due to being "crazy and pointless",<ref name="IGN"/> more specifically, it had a physics glitch that would launch models in a high speed and height.<ref name= "LDC"/> It was also planned to be featured in Forge, but was cut.{{Citation needed}}
Along with other civilian vehicles, the Forklift was made drivable by the player in ''Halo: Reach'' and appears in several campaign levels as well as the [[Firefight]] map ''[[Courtyard]]''. However, it is much slower than in all the other game's vehicles, and lacks the speed to even splatter a Grunt.<ref name="IGN">[http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/110/1108506p1.html ''IGN'': Halo: Reach and the Forklift]</ref><ref>''[[Halo Waypoint]]''</ref> The only exception to this when if the enemy in question is [[Armor Ability#Sprint|sprinting]] or charging, otherwise they will merely be pushed aside.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx_U98h_5ok ''YouTube'': Forklifts Never Die!]</ref> This slow speed, coupled with its exposed canopy and lack of any kind of weapons makes the vehicle largely useless in gameplay. However, it is extremely explosive and, when positioned properly, can act as a player-placed fusion coil within the campaign - an aspect which can be taken advantage of. Weapons like the [[Type-50 Directed Energy Rifle/Heavy|Concussion Rifle]] are also able to push it around, making it into its own projectile. The Forklift in ''Halo: Reach'' originally had the ability to raise and lower, but it was cut due to being "crazy and pointless",<ref name="IGN"/> more specifically, it had a physics glitch that would launch models in a high speed and height.<ref name= "LDC"/> It was also planned to be featured in Forge, but was cut.{{Citation needed}}


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File:Forklift.jpg|An unoccupied S-2 Cargo Transporter in ''Halo 3''.
File:Forklift.jpg|An unoccupied S-2 Cargo Transporter in ''Halo 3''.
File:Reach Forklift Full.jpg|An unoccupied S-2 Traxus Cargo Transporter in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Uplifting inline.jpg|The S-2 in the ''Halo: Reach'' promotional poster that was originally for [[Noble Team]].]]
File:Reach-Forklift in use.jpg|The S-2 in use, as seen in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:Uplifting inline.jpg|The S-2 in the ''Halo: Reach'' promotional poster that was originally for [[Noble Team]].
File:H4-Render-Forklift-01.jpg|High-poly concept render of the SL-4 in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-Render-Forklift-02.jpg|Low-poly concept render of the SL-4 in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-Perdition-S2TraxusCT-Forklift.jpg|In-game view of the SL-4 carrying cargo on ''[[Perdition]]'' in ''Halo 4''.
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Revision as of 12:08, September 7, 2019

Template:Vehicle Infobox A forklift is a small vehicle designed for the transportation of materials over short distances. Many of these vehicles are in civilian use and are manufactured by Traxus Heavy Industries.

Design details

Usage

In 2525, the Eridanus rebels used several robotic forklifts in the cargo holds of their supply freighters, such as the Laden, to carry and transport crates. These forklifts moved automatically and ensured that crates and other items did not come loose during slipspace transits.[1]

Variants

S-Series

  • S-1 Traxus Cargo Transporter - A model of Forklift created by Traxus.[2]
  • S-2 Traxus Cargo Transporter - A forklift designed in 2538 by Traxus Heavy Industries to replace the S-1 Cargo Transporter.[2] As a cargo transport, the S-2 is simple and utilitarian in design. It includes a kill switch and a safety sensor to put an end to the personal injury lawsuits the S-1 model caused on Earth, Tribute and Skopje.[3] Powered by propane, it is usually for lifting and transporting crates and boxes[4] within the weight of 5 ton.[3]
  • The S-2 Traxus Cargo Transporter as seen in Halo 3.

    The S-2 Traxus Cargo Transporter as seen in Halo 3.

  • An unoccupied S-2 Traxus Cargo Transporter in Halo: Reach.

    An unoccupied S-2 Traxus Cargo Transporter in Halo: Reach.

SL-Series

  • In-game view of the SL-4 on Perdition in Halo 4.

    In-game view of the SL-4 on Perdition in Halo 4.

  • In-game view of the SL-4 carrying cargo on Perdition in Halo 4.

    In-game view of the SL-4 carrying cargo on Perdition in Halo 4.

Operational history

The S-2 forklift was used by civilians on the planet Reach, and can be seen in many locations, including the Visegrád Relay, ONI facility Sword Base, civilian settlements, and the ship breaking yards in Aszod.[6] S-2s are also in the New Mombasa Data Center.[7] During the Battle of Earth, the S-2 was used by UNSC Marines to organize various objects in the military base Crow's Nest.[8] Numerous S-2s were abandoned in Traxus Factory Complex 09 during the Battle of Voi.[9]

During colonial rebuilding efforts in the years immediately following the Human-Covenant war, Traxus introduced the lighter "SL" range of their cargo transporters and found enormous commercial success. The SL-4 model became a favorite among businesses large and small across dozens of colonial worlds.[5]

Production notes

"Forklifts don't die. They're just missing in action."
— Urk[10]

In Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST, it is a scenery item. It can be found on many levels, both in campaign and multiplayer, and is a Forge object. It was never seen doing its duty, as its civilian operators had either evacuated or were killed by the Covenant.

The S-2 in use, as seen in Halo: Reach.

Along with other civilian vehicles, the Forklift was made drivable by the player in Halo: Reach and appears in several campaign levels as well as the Firefight map Courtyard. However, it is much slower than in all the other game's vehicles, and lacks the speed to even splatter a Grunt.[11][12] The only exception to this when if the enemy in question is sprinting or charging, otherwise they will merely be pushed aside.[13] This slow speed, coupled with its exposed canopy and lack of any kind of weapons makes the vehicle largely useless in gameplay. However, it is extremely explosive and, when positioned properly, can act as a player-placed fusion coil within the campaign - an aspect which can be taken advantage of. Weapons like the Concussion Rifle are also able to push it around, making it into its own projectile. The Forklift in Halo: Reach originally had the ability to raise and lower, but it was cut due to being "crazy and pointless",[11] more specifically, it had a physics glitch that would launch models in a high speed and height.[4] It was also planned to be featured in Forge, but was cut.[citation needed]

Trivia

  • Unlike in Halo 3, in Halo: Reach, when the Forklift is destroyed, the explosion it creates is actually powerful enough to kill the player, much like the other vehicles in Halo: Reach. Strangely, if the player destroys the forklift and an enemy is killed by the ensuing explosion, the player receives a Splatter medal.
  • In Halo: Reach, it can be used to perform the Nightfall forklift glitch.
  • Interestingly, the S-2 bears the GUNGNIR symbol.[6]

Gallery

  • An unoccupied S-2 Cargo Transporter in Halo 3.

    An unoccupied S-2 Cargo Transporter in Halo 3.

  • The S-2 in the Halo: Reach promotional poster that was originally for Noble Team.]]

    The S-2 in the Halo: Reach promotional poster that was originally for Noble Team.]]

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, p. 106-107
  2. ^ a b Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named ENC
  3. ^ a b c Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named vis
  4. ^ a b Halo: Reach Legendary Developer Commentary
  5. ^ a b Halo Waypoint - Canon Fodder: Looking Glassed
  6. ^ a b Halo: Reach
  7. ^ Halo 3: ODST, campaign level, Data Hive
  8. ^ Halo 3, campaign level, Crow's Nest
  9. ^ Halo 3, campaign level, The Storm
  10. ^ Bungie.net: Bungie Weekly Update: 08.06.10
  11. ^ a b IGN: Halo: Reach and the Forklift
  12. ^ Halo Waypoint
  13. ^ YouTube: Forklifts Never Die!
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