An anti-vehicle barrier on Harvest.
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Description
The Anti-Vehicle Barrier is a wall of plasma energy used to stop vehicles and weapons, much like a shield door, except on a larger scale. It bears a resemblance to a Deployable Cover and the generator is the same as the Halo 3 Anti-Vehicle Barrier. important to place troops behind the barrier to protect it. it can give you time to increase your defenses and forces. better to make after a certain period of time. Used by the Covenant, it was first seen in use on Harvest [1] and on the Tsavo Highway, to prevent UNSC forces from reaching Voi. On the level Relic Approach in halo wars, there were 2 warthogs behind it [2]
Trivia
- It's only effective in halting vehicles and projectiles: a soldier on foot can traverse it harmlessly.
- It can be taken down by a Wraith shot if you hit it in a specific spot.
- How this barrier works is uncertain. If it blocks a certain kind of metal, it should also block Spartans and Marines who also wear plate armor.
- A shield door on Halo 3 can act as a Anti-Vehicle Barrier. They will cause vehicles to harmlessly bounce off. Projectiles disinigrate when they hit them.
Sources
- ^ 2008-09-10,Screenshot. Gamespy. Accessed on 2008-23-11
- ^ Halo 3: Tsavo Highway