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[[File:Cc gravlift2.jpg|thumb|250px|Typical gravity lift.]]
[[File:Cc gravlift2.jpg|thumb|250px|Typical gravity lift.]]
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The '''gravity lift''' is a form of transport derived from [[Forerunner]] technology by the [[Covenant]]. A gravity lift can safely transport individuals or goods vertically without the use of any mechanical device or mechanism. However, the polarity of the lift needs to be reversed in order to switch from the two different functions.
The '''gravity lift''' is a form of transport derived from [[Forerunner]] technology by the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]]. A gravity lift can safely transport individuals or goods vertically without the need for a physical [[lift]].


==Applications==
==Applications==
[[File:Halo-09.jpg|thumb|[[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] secure the gravity lift on the ''Truth and Reconciliation''.]]
[[File:Halo-09.jpg|thumb|[[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]] secure the gravity lift of the ''Truth and Reconciliation''.]]
The usage of gravity lifts is commonplace in many of the Covenant's structures or installations, including their holy city ''[[High Charity]]'', where they serve as the primary form of vertical transport, often in form of long tubes that run inside the city's towers. Gravity lifts can also be projected from the underside of most Covenant starships, as they can be used to lift ground-based troops and equipment onto a ship, or to safely transport troops to a surface. They are also used as means of transport between the decks of their ships. Many smaller craft like [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantoms]] or battlefield equipment such as [[deployable lookout tower]]s are also equipped with gravity lift technology. Larger military emplacements such as [[Covenant Spire|Spires]] also possess gravity lifts for transport between the structure's various levels. Small, [[Portable Gravity Lift|infantry-portable versions]] of the gravity lift also exist.
The Forerunners made extensive use of gravity-manipulating technology, including gravity lifts.<ref>''Halo: Cryptum''</ref> This technology was eventually discovered and reverse-engineered by the Covenant. The usage of gravity lifts, as well as the related [[gravity portal]], is commonplace in many of the Covenant's structures and installations, including their former holy city ''[[High Charity]]''; there, gravity lifts served as the primary form of vertical transport, often in the form of long tubes that ran inside the city's towers. Gravity lifts can also be projected from the underside of most Covenant starships. They can be used to lift ground-based troops and equipment onto a ship, or to safely transport troops to a surface. They are also used as means of transport between the decks of ships. Some smaller craft, including [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantom dropships]] and some [[Type-28 Troop Carrier|Spirit dropships]], as well as [[deployable lookout tower]]s are also equipped with gravity lift technology. Larger military emplacements such as [[Covenant Spire|Spires]] possess gravity lifts for transport between the structure's various levels. Small, [[Portable Gravity Lift|infantry-portable versions]] of the gravity lift are used by Covenant forces.
 
== Appearances ==
[[File:Uplift covent lz.jpg|thumb|right|The gravity lift base platform from Regret's Carrier in ''Halo 3: ODST''.]]
Gravity lifts are seen at least twice in the game ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. These scenes both involve the [[Master Chief]] and the [[Covenant]] {{Class|CCS|Battlecruiser}}: ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]''.<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''', campaign levels, ''[[The Truth and Reconciliation]] and [[Keyes]]</ref> However, this gravity lift seems to change position between levels indicating the ship or at least the gravity lift changed locations.
 
The gravity lift belonging to [[Regret's Carrier]] is also seen in ''[[Halo 2]]'', in the background of the levels [[Outskirts]] and [[Metropolis]], as it holds position and occupation over [[New Mombasa]]. Many gravity lifts are also seen in ''High Charity''. A [[Covenant Separatist]] [[Phantom]] uses a smaller-scale gravity lift to extract the Master Chief and [[343 Guilty Spark]] from a [[Flood]]-[[Unnamed Flood-Captured Battlecruiser|controlled ship]] in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
 
In ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' on the level [[Uplift Reserve (level)|Uplift Reserve]] the Gravity Lift Platform from [[Regret's Carrier]] can be seen in a certain area of [[Uplift Nature Reserve|the park]]. It appears very similar to the one for the ''Truth and Reconciliation'', only more intricate, and much larger in size - this is probably due to the fact that it belongs to an [[Assault Carrier]], not just a mere [[CCS-class Battlecruiser|Cruiser]].
 
=== Gravity lift in Forge ===
The gravity lift in [[Forge]] is essentially the same as the [[Portable Gravity Lift]] in both appearance and function. However, it cannot be picked up due to the fact that it is already deployed, unlike its portable counterpart which is collapsed by default.
[[File:Gravlift halowars.jpg|thumb|right|A gravity lift outside a [[Citadel (Covenant)|Citadel]].]]
=== Gravity lift in Halo Wars ===
In ''[[Halo Wars]]'', each Covenant base automatically has a gravity lift right outside. Gravity Lift lets Covenant players to "Hot Drop". Hot Dropping allows Covenant players to transport any units directly to their Leader's location.
 
An additional twist is that the Covenant Leaders can be "recalled" back to a base via the gravity lift. The Covenant Leaders are very valuable, so the best players will rescue their Leaders right before death. The Scarab is the only unit that cannot be transported via the gravity lift.<ref>[http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?pager.offset=1&cId=3172311&p= 1 '''1up.com''': ''10 Things You Didn't Know About Halo Wars'']</ref> Once a base is destroyed, its Gravity Lift automatically disappears.
 
==Trivia==
*It is strange that the polarity needs to be reversed to send an individual to the ground since this should catapult them into the ground with greater force than falling, although the lift may move people within a [[stasis field]].


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
{{Appearances|Halo: Combat Evolved|Halo 2|Halo 3|Halo: Reach|Halo 3: ODST|Halo: The Flood|Halo: First Strike|Halo: Ghosts of Onyx|Halo Wars}}
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
*''[[Halo: Cryptum]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
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==See also==
*[[Anti-Gravity Gondola]]
*[[Gravity Portal]]
*[[Lift]]
[[Category:Gravity technology]]
[[Category:Gravity technology]]

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Typical gravity lift.

The gravity lift is a form of transport derived from Forerunner technology by the Covenant. A gravity lift can safely transport individuals or goods vertically without the need for a physical lift.

Applications

UNSC Marines secure the gravity lift of the Truth and Reconciliation.

The Forerunners made extensive use of gravity-manipulating technology, including gravity lifts.[1] This technology was eventually discovered and reverse-engineered by the Covenant. The usage of gravity lifts, as well as the related gravity portal, is commonplace in many of the Covenant's structures and installations, including their former holy city High Charity; there, gravity lifts served as the primary form of vertical transport, often in the form of long tubes that ran inside the city's towers. Gravity lifts can also be projected from the underside of most Covenant starships. They can be used to lift ground-based troops and equipment onto a ship, or to safely transport troops to a surface. They are also used as means of transport between the decks of ships. Some smaller craft, including Phantom dropships and some Spirit dropships, as well as deployable lookout towers are also equipped with gravity lift technology. Larger military emplacements such as Spires possess gravity lifts for transport between the structure's various levels. Small, infantry-portable versions of the gravity lift are used by Covenant forces.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: Cryptum
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