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The [[Covenant]] use '''deployable lookout towers''' when they set up fortified positions to alert them of advancing forces and to give their [[snipers]] an elevated view of the the battlefield. In ''[[Halo 3]]'', some have deployed [[Plasma Cannon]]s in it. | The [[Covenant]] use '''deployable lookout towers''' when they set up fortified positions to alert them of advancing forces and to give their [[snipers]] an elevated view of the the battlefield. In ''[[Halo 3]]'', some have deployed [[Plasma Cannon]]s in it. | ||
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== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
[[Image:1217454587 Deployable Lookout Tower.jpg|thumb|right|A Deployable Lookout Tower.|200px]] | [[Image:1217454587 Deployable Lookout Tower.jpg|thumb|right|A Deployable Lookout Tower.|200px]] | ||
They are basically a large platform suspended in the air by a medium-sized anti-gravity generator which is also used as a miniature [[Gravity Lift]] to ferry snipers and lookouts to and from the platform. In [[Halo 2]], they appear in many [[ | They are basically a large platform suspended in the air by a medium-sized anti-gravity generator which is also used as a miniature [[Gravity Lift]] to ferry snipers and lookouts to and from the platform. In ''[[Halo 2]]'', they appear in many [[Campaign]] levels as well as the [[multiplayer]] level [[Relic]]. The only two problems are that it's suicidal to stay there for a long time and you must jump out of the window in order to leave the tower. | ||
The platforms are capable of being knocked off the gravity lifts with rockets. This is achieved by firing two rockets at the corner of the platforms, or, if available, keep firing [[Gauss]] blasts at it. It will end up falling off, allowing you to float on the gravity lift. | The platforms are capable of being knocked off the gravity lifts with rockets. This is achieved by firing two rockets at the corner of the platforms, or, if available, keep firing [[Gauss]] blasts at it. It will end up falling off, allowing you to float on the gravity lift. | ||
In ''[[Halo 3]]'', the platforms are destructible. Players also can destroy the fins on the top of the tower before destroying the entire tower itself. An easy way to destroy the platforms is to go on top of it, and throw a [[Plasma grenade]] or [[Spike grenade]]. (This is only advisable on [[Easy]] or [[Normal]], as it may be difficult to do on higher difficulties.) One to three Plasma Cannons will be mounted on lookout towers, manned by [[Heavy Grunts]]. [[Brutes]] will sometimes take position in the lookout towers to shoot at hostiles with a [[Carbine]] or [[Beam Rifle]], it just depends on the difficulty. There is usually a [[File]] (a small Covenant ground | In ''[[Halo 3]]'', the platforms are destructible. Players also can destroy the fins on the top of the tower before destroying the entire tower itself. An easy way to destroy the platforms is to go on top of it, and throw a [[Plasma grenade]] or [[Spike grenade]]. (This is only advisable on [[Easy]] or [[Normal]], as it may be difficult to do on higher difficulties.) One to three Plasma Cannons will be mounted on lookout towers, manned by [[Heavy Grunts]]. [[Brutes]] will sometimes take position in the lookout towers to shoot at hostiles with a [[Carbine]] or [[Beam Rifle]], it just depends on the difficulty. There is usually a [[File (Unit)|File]] (a small Covenant ground infantry unit) stationed with the tower to help the Grunt Heavies in case of attack. | ||
In [[Halo Wars]] these buildings can garrison in units from either player increasing their combat capabilities. | In ''[[Halo Wars]]'' these buildings can garrison in units from either player increasing their combat capabilities. | ||
==Dimensions== | ==Dimensions== | ||
Revision as of 16:45, October 11, 2008
Template:Ratings The Covenant use deployable lookout towers when they set up fortified positions to alert them of advancing forces and to give their snipers an elevated view of the the battlefield. In Halo 3, some have deployed Plasma Cannons in it.
Summary
They are basically a large platform suspended in the air by a medium-sized anti-gravity generator which is also used as a miniature Gravity Lift to ferry snipers and lookouts to and from the platform. In Halo 2, they appear in many Campaign levels as well as the multiplayer level Relic. The only two problems are that it's suicidal to stay there for a long time and you must jump out of the window in order to leave the tower.
The platforms are capable of being knocked off the gravity lifts with rockets. This is achieved by firing two rockets at the corner of the platforms, or, if available, keep firing Gauss blasts at it. It will end up falling off, allowing you to float on the gravity lift.
In Halo 3, the platforms are destructible. Players also can destroy the fins on the top of the tower before destroying the entire tower itself. An easy way to destroy the platforms is to go on top of it, and throw a Plasma grenade or Spike grenade. (This is only advisable on Easy or Normal, as it may be difficult to do on higher difficulties.) One to three Plasma Cannons will be mounted on lookout towers, manned by Heavy Grunts. Brutes will sometimes take position in the lookout towers to shoot at hostiles with a Carbine or Beam Rifle, it just depends on the difficulty. There is usually a File (a small Covenant ground infantry unit) stationed with the tower to help the Grunt Heavies in case of attack.
In Halo Wars these buildings can garrison in units from either player increasing their combat capabilities.
Dimensions
Length: exactly 29 feet.[verification needed]
Glitch
On all Halo 2 gravity towers that have been knocked down, the base is still active and can be used to push you up directly into the air. From this position, you can continue to hover and snipe enemies. This glitch is absent from Halo 3; once the tower is destroyed, the gravity lift of the base does not work. However, the tower itself (if still intact) will push you through the hole in the center, as if the gravity lift was under it.
Trivia
- With the length of the tower, 9-2= 7, quite possibly another 7 reference.
- Halo 2 is the only game in the trilogy to use Deployable Lookout Towers in multiplayer. Halo 3 may contain Deployable Lookout Towers in multiplayer in future map pack releases or as Forge items, but this is unlikely.
Images
- Gravity Platform Above.jpg
Top-down view of a Deployable Lookout Tower in Halo 3.
- 1222029162 Destroyed tower.jpg
A destroyed Deployable Lookout Tower in Halo 2.
