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*The Locust is the Covenant's equivalent to the [[Cobra]] and the [[Cyclops]]. | *The Locust is the Covenant's equivalent to the [[Cobra]] and the [[Cyclops]]. | ||
*It is possible that that the Locusts are the insect-like mining vehicles seen at the [[Battle of Reach]], as mentioned in ''[[Halo: First Strike]]''. These vehicles were previously believed to be an early version of the [[Scarab]], which also used to be a mining device. | *It is possible that that the Locusts are the insect-like mining vehicles seen at the [[Battle of Reach]], as mentioned in ''[[Halo: First Strike]]''. These vehicles were previously believed to be an early version of the [[Scarab]], which also used to be a mining device. | ||
*Locusts are very fragile | *Locusts are very fragile vehicles. Even with full shields and all upgrades, one can be taken out by a few Rebel Squads at full power. This is probably due to their origins as mining equipment.{{Verify source}} | ||
*In real life, locusts are insects that fall into the grasshopper family. They are mostly known to strip fields of their crops. The ''Halo Wars'' Locust's "building killer" status may be a reference to this. | *In real life, locusts are insects that fall into the grasshopper family. They are mostly known to strip fields of their crops. The ''Halo Wars'' Locust's "building killer" status may be a reference to this. | ||
*Locusts are presumably piloted by [[Sangheili]] or [[Brutes]] depending on your leader, as their voices can be heard responding to the player when they are given orders. The vehicles can also be hijacked. | *Locusts are presumably piloted by [[Sangheili]] or [[Brutes]] depending on your leader, as their voices can be heard responding to the player when they are given orders. The vehicles can also be hijacked. | ||