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{{Center|This article is about the Covenant's thruster pack. For other thruster packs, see [[Jetpack]].}}
{{Disambig header|the thruster packs used by the Covenant|other uses of the term|Thruster pack (disambiguation)}}
[[File:HR CovenantThrusterPack 1.png|thumb|An active (left) and inactive (right) thruster pack.]]
[[File:HR SixFightsRanger.jpg|thumb|300px|A Sangheili Ranger activating his thruster pack while fighting [[SPARTAN-B312]] in the [[New Alexandria Hospital]], during the [[Siege of New Alexandria]].]]
The '''thruster pack''' is a propulsion unit used by [[Sangheili]] [[Sangheili Ranger|Rangers]] to maneuver in zero- to low-gravity environments.<ref name="reach">'''Halo: Reach'''</ref><ref name="h4guide">'''Halo 4''': ''Interactive Guide''</ref> Unlike the [[antigravity pack]], the thruster pack appears to use chemical-based thrusters for propulsion similar to the human's [[Series 8 jetpack]].
'''Thruster packs''' are a piece of equipment utilised by the ground forces of the [[Covenant]] and its [[Covenant remnants|remnants]]. They are an equivalent to the various forms of [[jetpack]] utilised by the [[United Nations Space Command]], serving as small, back-mounted equipment that enable the operator to rapidly traverse a given environment.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=285}}
 
A broadly similar class of maneuvering equipment also used by the Covenant is the [[jump pack]] - a more specialised form of equipment utilised by the [[Jiralhanae]]. Likewise, the [[Prelate]]s of the [[San'Shyuum]] make use of [[anti-gravity belt]]s in their [[fighting skin]]s for similar purposes.
 
==Overview==
The Covenant's range of thruster packs are all broadly used in a similar capacity. They consist of a backpack fitted onto a given operator (usually a [[Sangheili]], [[Kig-Yar]] and [[Unggoy]] usage is also known) designed to allow for limited flight and tactical movement across terrain. They can utilise a variety of operating mechanisms including [[anti-gravity technology]] for limited flight or cruder jump-jets that are more suited for rapid battlefield movement.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
 
Thruster pack usage is usually the domain of the Covenant's [[ranger]]s,{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=354}} alongside other forms of shock troops and specialised [[extra-vehicular activity]] (EVA) strike squads.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} They are predominantly employed during [[Naval boarding|boarding actions]] on enemy spacecraft and [[space station]]s, alongside navigating densely-packed [[City|cities]] with unparalleled vertical traversal ability. During the [[Human-Covenant War]], this usage was particularly dominant, due to the comparatively primitive and dense nature of these environments when compared to their Covenant counterparts.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
 
If used by a well-trained warrior, thruster packs may allow them to tip the scales in their favour and defeat enemy forces several times their number.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
 
==Variants==
Multiple distinct designs of thruster pack have been observed in Covenant service.
===''Ebgione''-pattern harness variant===
This design of thruster pack is fitted to the upper back of the {{Pattern|Ebgione|exo harness}}, and saw particular use with the ranger forces of the [[Fleet of Sacred Consecration]], with another specially used by [[Sesa 'Refumee]] during his [[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction|short-lived rebellion]] against the Covenant.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22Harness|Enc22|Page=201}}
<gallery class=center>
File:H2-AntigravityPack-Detail-Back.png|A thruster pack viewed from behind.
File:H2A - Sesa model.jpg|Turnaround views of Sesa 'Refumee, and the thruster pack fitted to his armour.
File:H2_EliteRanger_Cairo.jpg|A [[Sangheili Ranger]] with the ''[[Halo 2]]''-era pack.
File:H2-AntigravityPack-Detail-Side.png|Side view of a Covenant antigravity pack.
File:Sangheili-Ranger H2A.png|A Sangheili Ranger with the ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' depiction of the pack.
</gallery>
 
===''Tlaipoz''-pattern harness variant===
This design of thruster pack is most commonly seen fitted to the back of rangers making use of the {{Pattern|Tlaipoz|exo harness}},{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22Harness}} though this use is not exclusive - and it is compatible with a wide variety of alternate harness designs.{{Ref/Game|HR|The Jetpack [[armor ability]] can be used by Elite players using any [[Armor customization (Halo: Reach)|armor type]]}}
<gallery class=center>
File:HR CovenantThrusterPack 1.png|An active (left) and inactive (right) thruster pack.
File:HR CovenantThrusterPack 2.png|A thruster pack in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR CovenantThrusterPack Symbols.png|Thruster pack patterns in ''Halo Reach''.
File:Reach 1641531 Medium.jpg|A Ranger activating his thruster pack during the [[Battle of Asźod]].
</gallery>
 
===''Kdeo''-pattern harness variant===
This design of thruster pack is most commonly seen fitted to the back of {{Pattern|Kdeo|exo harness}}-clad rangers serving in [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]], among other factions.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22Harness}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Guide|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/26667cee-03c2-45fb-9637-08c9028ac1b4/elite-ranger-|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Enemies: Elite Ranger|D=01|M=05|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Enemies}}
<gallery class=center>
File:H5G-SangheiliRangerthruster.png|The ''Kdeo'' harness' thruster jet activating.
File:H4 Sangheili Ranger HD render.jpg|A high-poly sculpt for the ''Kdeo'' harness, showcasing the form of the thruster pack more clearly.
</gallery>
 


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HR_CovenantThrusterPack_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art for the Covenant thruster pack.
File:HR CovenantThrusterPack Concept 1.jpg|Concept art for the Covenant thruster pack in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:HR_CovenantThrusterPack_Concept_2.jpg|Concept art for the Covenant thruster pack.
File:HR CovenantThrusterPack Concept 2.jpg|Concept art for the Covenant thruster pack in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR CovenantThrusterPack 2.png|A thruster pack in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR CovenantThrusterPack Symbols.png|Thruster pack patterns in ''Halo Reach''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 4]]''
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]''  
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
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[[Category:Armor abilities]]
[[Category:Covenant technology]]
[[Category:Covenant technology]]
[[Category:Gravity technology]]

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This article is about the thruster packs used by the Covenant. For other uses of the term, see Thruster pack (disambiguation).
NOBLE Team's SPARTAN-B312 fighting a Sangheili Ranger inside New Alexandria Hospital during Siege of New Alexandria. From Halo: Reach campaign level New Alexandria.
A Sangheili Ranger activating his thruster pack while fighting SPARTAN-B312 in the New Alexandria Hospital, during the Siege of New Alexandria.

Thruster packs are a piece of equipment utilised by the ground forces of the Covenant and its remnants. They are an equivalent to the various forms of jetpack utilised by the United Nations Space Command, serving as small, back-mounted equipment that enable the operator to rapidly traverse a given environment.[1]

A broadly similar class of maneuvering equipment also used by the Covenant is the jump pack - a more specialised form of equipment utilised by the Jiralhanae. Likewise, the Prelates of the San'Shyuum make use of anti-gravity belts in their fighting skins for similar purposes.

Overview[edit]

The Covenant's range of thruster packs are all broadly used in a similar capacity. They consist of a backpack fitted onto a given operator (usually a Sangheili, Kig-Yar and Unggoy usage is also known) designed to allow for limited flight and tactical movement across terrain. They can utilise a variety of operating mechanisms including anti-gravity technology for limited flight or cruder jump-jets that are more suited for rapid battlefield movement.[1]

Thruster pack usage is usually the domain of the Covenant's rangers,[2] alongside other forms of shock troops and specialised extra-vehicular activity (EVA) strike squads.[1] They are predominantly employed during boarding actions on enemy spacecraft and space stations, alongside navigating densely-packed cities with unparalleled vertical traversal ability. During the Human-Covenant War, this usage was particularly dominant, due to the comparatively primitive and dense nature of these environments when compared to their Covenant counterparts.[1]

If used by a well-trained warrior, thruster packs may allow them to tip the scales in their favour and defeat enemy forces several times their number.[1]

Variants[edit]

Multiple distinct designs of thruster pack have been observed in Covenant service.

Ebgione-pattern harness variant[edit]

This design of thruster pack is fitted to the upper back of the Ebgione-pattern exo harness, and saw particular use with the ranger forces of the Fleet of Sacred Consecration, with another specially used by Sesa 'Refumee during his short-lived rebellion against the Covenant.[3]

  • A thruster pack viewed from behind.

    A thruster pack viewed from behind.

  • Turnaround views of Sesa 'Refumee, and the thruster pack fitted to his armour.

    Turnaround views of Sesa 'Refumee, and the thruster pack fitted to his armour.

  • A Sangheili Ranger with the Halo 2-era pack.

    A Sangheili Ranger with the Halo 2-era pack.

  • Side view of a Covenant antigravity pack.

    Side view of a Covenant antigravity pack.

  • A Sangheili Ranger with the Halo 2: Anniversary depiction of the pack.

    A Sangheili Ranger with the Halo 2: Anniversary depiction of the pack.

Tlaipoz-pattern harness variant[edit]

This design of thruster pack is most commonly seen fitted to the back of rangers making use of the Tlaipoz-pattern exo harness,[3] though this use is not exclusive - and it is compatible with a wide variety of alternate harness designs.[4]

  • An active (left) and inactive (right) thruster pack.

    An active (left) and inactive (right) thruster pack.

  • A thruster pack in Halo: Reach.

    A thruster pack in Halo: Reach.

  • Thruster pack patterns in Halo Reach.

    Thruster pack patterns in Halo Reach.

  • A Ranger activating his thruster pack during the Battle of Asźod.

    A Ranger activating his thruster pack during the Battle of Asźod.

Kdeo-pattern harness variant[edit]

This design of thruster pack is most commonly seen fitted to the back of Kdeo-pattern exo harness-clad rangers serving in Jul 'Mdama's Covenant, among other factions.[3][5]

  • The Kdeo harness' thruster jet activating.

    The Kdeo harness' thruster jet activating.

  • A high-poly sculpt for the Kdeo harness, showcasing the form of the thruster pack more clearly.

    A high-poly sculpt for the Kdeo harness, showcasing the form of the thruster pack more clearly.


Gallery[edit]

  • Concept art for the Covenant thruster pack in Halo: Reach.

    Concept art for the Covenant thruster pack in Halo: Reach.

  • Concept art for the Covenant thruster pack in Halo: Reach.

    Concept art for the Covenant thruster pack in Halo: Reach.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 285
  2. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 354
  3. ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 201
  4. ^ Halo: Reach, The Jetpack armor ability can be used by Elite players using any armor type
  5. ^ Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Enemies: Elite Ranger (Retrieved on May 1, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]
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