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[[Image:800px-Anti-vehicle barrier.jpg|thumb|right|An anti-vehicle barrier on [[Harvest]].|200px]]
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An '''Anti-Vehicle Barrier''' is a wall of plasma energy used to stop [[vehicles]] and [[weapons]]. The [[Covenant]] barrier can be easily penetrated by other objects, including enemy infantry.


==Description==
== Background ==
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 the [[Deployable Cover]] equipment. Used by the [[Covenant]], it was first seen in use on [[Harvest]] <ref name = "Gamespy">2008-09-10,[http://au.xbox360.gamespy.com/dor/objects/857436/halo-wars/images/halo-wars-20081009024128843.html;jsessionid=493v0paarj17i Screenshot]. ''Gamespy''. Accessed on 2008-23-11</ref>, and later on Earth in the level [[Tsavo Highway]], to prevent [[UNSC]] forces from reaching [[Voi]].
The barrier functions similarly to a large [[shield door]], and bears a resemblance to the [[Deployable Cover]] [[equipment]]. It was first seen in use on [[Harvest]]<ref name = "Gamespy">2008-09-10,[http://au.xbox360.gamespy.com/dor/objects/857436/halo-wars/images/halo-wars-20081009024128843.html;jsessionid=493v0paarj17i Screenshot]. ''Gamespy''. Accessed on 2008-23-11</ref>, and it was later used on the [[Tsavo Highway (Location)|Tsavo Highway]] to prevent [[UNSC]] forces from reaching [[Voi]].


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*It's only effective in halting vehicles and projectiles: a soldier on foot can traverse it harmlessly.
*It is only effective in halting vehicles and projectiles: a soldier on foot can traverse it harmlessly.
*It can be taken down by explosions near the shield generator on the side opposite the generator.
*It can be taken down by explosions near the shield generator on the side opposite the generator.
*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.
*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.

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An anti-vehicle barrier on Harvest.

An Anti-Vehicle Barrier is a wall of plasma energy used to stop vehicles and weapons. The Covenant barrier can be easily penetrated by other objects, including enemy infantry.

Background

The barrier functions similarly to a large shield door, and bears a resemblance to the Deployable Cover equipment. It was first seen in use on Harvest[1], and it was later used on the Tsavo Highway to prevent UNSC forces from reaching Voi.

Trivia

  • It is only effective in halting vehicles and projectiles: a soldier on foot can traverse it harmlessly.
  • It can be taken down by explosions near the shield generator on the side opposite the generator.
  • 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.
  • On Halo 3, the shield barrier can sometimes be destroyed from the outside

Sources

  1. ^ 2008-09-10,Screenshot. Gamespy. Accessed on 2008-23-11

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