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[[File:TurboGen_Spade.jpg|250px|thumb|The Spade.]]
|name        = Spade
The [[TurboGen]] '''Spade''' is a [[civilian]] [[vehicle|flatbed truck]] that was used by some of the settlers on the [[human]] colony world of [[Reach]]. It is powered by an M96 compound energy [[methane]] engine and features an independent-wheel drive system. [[Noble Team]] utilized some of these vehicles during the [[Fall of Reach]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', campaign levels ''[[Winter Contingency (level)|Winter Contingency]], and [[Tip of the Spear]]''</ref><ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/waypointexclusives/video/reach-grand-prix/9b6d65ec-7bce-4db3-ab81-c700b9d31405?filter=all '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Reach Grand Prix'']</ref>
|image        = [[File:TurboGen_Spade.jpg|250px|The Spade.]]
|manufacturer = [[TurboGen]]
|line        = TurboGen all-terrain transport series
|model        = Independent Wheel Drive Spade
|class        = Civilian all-terrain transport
|length      = {{Convert|6.2|m|ft|sp=us}}<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 181''</ref>
|width        = {{Convert|3.1|m|ft|sp=us}}<ref name="EVG"/>
|engine      = M96 compound energy methane engine
|crew        =*One driver
*One passenger
|affiliation = Civilian
}}
The [[TurboGen]] '''Independent Wheel Drive Spade''' is a [[civilian]] flatbed truck; it is the most recent installment in TurboGen's line of all-terrain transport vehicles. It is versatile, rugged, and rather affordable, making it very popular among colonial settlers.<ref name="EVG"/> The Spade is primarily used among heavy-industry workers and farmers who operate in rugged environments; the vehicle is named after the Spadehorn, a bovid indigenous to [[Reach]], which belies the truck's use among farmers.<ref name="EVG"/>
 
As its name suggests, the Spade features and independent-wheel drive system, giving it the ability to traverse difficult terrain with relative ease. It is powered by an M96 compound energy [[methane]] engine, which is capable of powering the truck for long periods of time in physically demanding locales. The Spade's flatbed can carry large quantities of supplies, and a tow cable is mounted to the front grille, adding to the vehicle's utility. The Spade is available in a wide variety of colors.<ref name="EVG"/>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Spade only appears in two campaign levels in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', [[Winter Contingency (level)|Winter Contingency]] and [[Tip of The Spear]].
*In-game, the Spade uses the Warthog's entity tags. If the player approaches [[Jorge-052]] while he is riding the vehicle, the message ''"Hold X to ride in Warthog"'' will appear instead of the vehicle's own tag. In the after-game stats, as well as on ''Bungie.net'', kills with the Spade appear as Warthog kills.
*[[Jorge-052]] is able to mount his [[M247H Heavy Machine Gun|machine gun]] on the frame of the truck, making an improvised Warthog. However, he can only aim forwards and sideways to a small extent.
*The logo on the hood is similar to that of the [[wikipedia:Dodge Ram|Dodge Ram]], with the horns modified to look like spades. This logo depicts the vehicle's animal namesake, the Spadehorn.
*Oddly, the vehicle uses the Warthog tags as its own; If the player approaches Jorge while he is riding the vehicle, a message ''"Hold X to ride in Warthog"'' will appear instead of the vehicle's own tag. This is more difficult on solo, as Jorge will jump out as soon as you leave the vehicle. In the after-game stats, as well as on Bungie.net, kills with the Spade will appear as Warthog kills.
*Like most civilian vehicles, and unlike the Warthog and the Mongoose, the Spade's horn can be sounded continually.
*In the front of the truck, there is a V-shaped badge on the bonnet, and a white ''R'' printed next to the headlights. The words ''ACTIVE TRACTION'' are printed on the side of the truck. Similarly, the words ''"SPADE"'' and ''"INDEPENDENT | WD"'' are printed on the back of the truck. INDEPENDENT | WD refers to the way each wheel is powered independently. The words ''TurboGen M96 Methane'' - ''Compound Energy'' are printed on the driver's side, indicating that the vehicle uses compressed natural gas for fuel, in contrast to [[hydrogen]], which is used in the [[M12 Force Application Vehicle|Warthog]] and the [[M274 Ultra-Light All-Terrain Vehicle|Mongoose]].
*The Spade was known as the Pioneer in early concept art.
*The logo on the hood is similar to that of the [[wikipedia:Dodge Ram|Dodge Ram]], with the horns modified to look like spades.
*The Spade appears in four different color schemes during the [[campaign]]: one in yellow and red, another in a sage color, a third with a navy color scheme, and another one in matte gray.
*Like most civilian vehicles, the Spade's horn can be sounded continuously without pause, unlike the warthog or mongoose which cannot do so.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="150">
<gallery widths="150">
File:Ih_civilian_truck_01.jpg|Concept art of the Spade, referred to as "Pioneer" in initial concept art.
File:FlatbedTruck.png|[[SPARTAN-B312]] driving a Spade on Reach.
File:Ih_civilian_truck_iteration04.jpg|Another concept of the truck.
File:spade.jpg|A Spade in mid-air.
File:FlatbedTruck.png|[[SPARTAN-B312]] driving a Spade.
File:spade.jpg|The Spade in mid-air
File:HaloReach - Screenshot 08.jpg|An Alpha build view of a Spade and its [[Spartan III|Spartan]] passenger killing an [[Unggoy Heavy]]
File:CivilianHog.jpg|[[Noble Team]] utilizing a spade with Jorge's machine gun mounted in the back.
File:CivilianHog.jpg|[[Noble Team]] utilizing a spade with Jorge's machine gun mounted in the back.
File:HaloReach - Screenshot 08.jpg|An Alpha build view of a Spade being used in combat.
File:Warthog glitch.jpg|A Warthog tag appearing behind the Spade.
File:Warthog glitch.jpg|A Warthog tag appearing behind the Spade.
File:Ih_civilian_truck_iteration04.jpg|Concept art of the Spade.
File:Ih_civilian_truck_01.jpg|More concept art of the Spade.
</gallery>
</gallery>


Revision as of 12:59, July 26, 2011

Template:Vehicle Infobox The TurboGen Independent Wheel Drive Spade is a civilian flatbed truck; it is the most recent installment in TurboGen's line of all-terrain transport vehicles. It is versatile, rugged, and rather affordable, making it very popular among colonial settlers.[1] The Spade is primarily used among heavy-industry workers and farmers who operate in rugged environments; the vehicle is named after the Spadehorn, a bovid indigenous to Reach, which belies the truck's use among farmers.[1]

As its name suggests, the Spade features and independent-wheel drive system, giving it the ability to traverse difficult terrain with relative ease. It is powered by an M96 compound energy methane engine, which is capable of powering the truck for long periods of time in physically demanding locales. The Spade's flatbed can carry large quantities of supplies, and a tow cable is mounted to the front grille, adding to the vehicle's utility. The Spade is available in a wide variety of colors.[1]

Trivia

  • In-game, the Spade uses the Warthog's entity tags. If the player approaches Jorge-052 while he is riding the vehicle, the message "Hold X to ride in Warthog" will appear instead of the vehicle's own tag. In the after-game stats, as well as on Bungie.net, kills with the Spade appear as Warthog kills.
  • The logo on the hood is similar to that of the Dodge Ram, with the horns modified to look like spades. This logo depicts the vehicle's animal namesake, the Spadehorn.
  • Like most civilian vehicles, and unlike the Warthog and the Mongoose, the Spade's horn can be sounded continually.
  • The Spade was known as the Pioneer in early concept art.

Gallery

  • FlatbedTruck.png

    SPARTAN-B312 driving a Spade on Reach.

  • Spade.jpg

    A Spade in mid-air.

  • Noble Team utilizing a spade with Jorge's machine gun mounted in the back.

    Noble Team utilizing a spade with Jorge's machine gun mounted in the back.

  • An Alpha build view of a Spade being used in combat.

    An Alpha build view of a Spade being used in combat.

  • Warthog glitch.jpg

    A Warthog tag appearing behind the Spade.

  • Ih civilian truck iteration04.jpg

    Concept art of the Spade.

  • Ih civilian truck 01.jpg

    More concept art of the Spade.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named EVG
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