Roadblock
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Roadblocks may be seen many times in both the Halo 2, and Halo 3, campaigns as well as Halo 3's multiplayer.
Covenant
The Covenant employ Roadblocks to block access to enemy troops and vehicles that might try to attack or bypass a fortified position. These roadblocks are small flat platforms that are placed on the ground, the top section is then pushed up on a hinge by an anti-gravity beam. The gravity beam can be disrupted by sustained weapons fire, or a small explosion, nullifying the roadblock's use by lowering the raised platform and allowing passage. Many Covenant troops will also use the roadblocks as a cover when being fired upon.
These can be seen around the levels Outskirts and Uprising.
In halo 3 the roadblocks are much smaller and have 3 connected Plates with a wide base. It can be destroyed. It appears in the levels: The Ark and Tsavo Highway
