Pnap-pattern Goblin: Difference between revisions

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{{Quote|The Goblin is a Balaho-born battlesuit that embodies the pillars that Unggoy themselves universally agree their species is known for: ruggedness, agility, and lethality.|[[Jeff Easterling]] on the Goblin{{Ref/Reuse|buzz}}}}

The '''''Pnap''-pattern Battlesuit'''{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}, commonly known to [[human]]ity as the '''Goblin''' is a [[powered exoskeleton|battlesuit]] built for [[Unggoy]], by Unggoy, on their homeworld of [[Balaho]].<ref name="buzz">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-buzz-generating '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Buzz Generating'']</ref> The Goblin's designers agreed that it was the perfect embodiment of agility, lethality, and ruggedness,{{Ref/Reuse|polygon}} three pillars that the Unggoy universally agree their species is known for.{{Ref/Reuse|buzz}}

A bipedal [[powered exoskeleton]] that serves as a battlesuit specifically for [[Unggoy]], the Goblin is rugged, agile, and lethal. While the Goblin itself is shielded with thick plates of armor, the battlesuit's operator, known as a [[Unggoy jockey|jockey]], is protected inside the cockpit by a dedicated [[Energy shielding|energy shield]]. The Goblin is believed to be able to operate even under the direst of circumstances.{{Ref/Reuse|buzz}}

The Goblin's design is created in the likeness of the [[Forerunner]]s' "pre-ascension" form, as popularized by famous Unggoy theologian [[Ang'napnap the Enlightened]]. The Goblin combines exotic engineering acumen, [[Covenant]] manufacturing technology allowing the battlesuit to be automatically assembled, and a user interface design built specifically for Unggoy operators. Personnel of the [[United Nations Space Command]] agree that a single Goblin is a greater threat than an entire combat [[lance]] of unsuited Unggoy, albeit a little less dangerous than a [[File (unit)|file]].

Goblins are armed with a double-barreled [[heavy needle cannon]] capable of dealing significant damage to vehicles. The Needler can also be utilized as a multiple-launch system, capable of firing a barrage of [[blamite]] shards that can target up to eight different hostiles. This feature is powered by a device attached to the Goblin's backside and is disabled when the device is removed or destroyed. Accompanying the power device is a [[Shardstorm launcher]], capable of firing entire clouds of blamite needles.{{Ref/Reuse|buzz}} As a backup weapon, the Goblin is armed with a [[grenade launcher]].{{Ref/Reuse|polygon}}