View source for Mark II (J) Colossus

{{Status|Canon}}
{{disambig header|the powered exoskeleton|the Halo 2 multiplayer map|Colossus (map)}}
{{Title|HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II [J] Colossus}}
{{Vehicle infobox
|name=HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II [J] Colossus
|image={{Pageimage|HW2TwoColossus.jpg}}[[File:Enc22 Colossus.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=*[[Materials Group]]{{Ref/Game|Id=PL|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Colossus}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*[[Hannibal Weapon Systems]]{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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|width={{Convert|19|ft|m|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|height={{Convert|29.5|ft|m|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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|hull=[[Titanium-A armor]]{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
|armament=Modular weapons hardpoint system{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*[[Mark 2555 heavy railgun|Mark 2555/20cm heavy railgun]] {{C|optional}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*[[M193LP autocannon|M193LP 20mm autocannon]] {{C|optional}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|crew=1 operator{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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|service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|role=Armor defense system
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{{Quote|If it's on the ground I'll take it out.|A Colossus pilot during the Banished occupation of Installation 00.{{Ref/Game|Id=HW2|HW2|Colossus in-game unit}}}}
The '''HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II [J] Armor Defense System''',{{Ref/Site|Id=CF-OD|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/outpost-discoveries|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Outpost Discoveries|D=30|M=06|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Twitter|Id=GrimTwitter|GrimBrotherOne|1174714558654496769|Jeff Easterling|Quote=In the HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL line.|D=15|M=05|Y=2022}} colloquially known as the '''Colossus''', is a [[powered exoskeleton]] used by the [[UNSC Army]], and the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} during the [[Second Ark Conflict]] in [[2559]].{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}

==Overview==
===Design details===
The Colossus is the largest and most powerful combat exoskeleton currently in UNSC service.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=146}} It is designed by [[Materials Group]] and manufactured by [[Hannibal Weapon Systems]] for the UNSC Army. It is relatively slow, but fitted with a devastating arsenal, capable of taking down almost any foe.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}} It is fitted with a [[SVALINN Series 02 Interim Protective Kit]] (IPS), an [[energy shielding]] system that is the result of extensive research from captured alien technology.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}

===Armaments===
The Colossus' primary weapon is a long-range [[Mark 2555 heavy railgun|Mark 2555/20cm heavy railgun]], a massive weapon originally designed for installation on fortified structures. While the rail cannon can only target ground units, the Colossus makes up for this by being equipped with an [[M193LP autocannon|M193LP 20mm autocannon]], which has an all—environment engagement profile.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} However, these armaments are only the most common configuration of Colossus, as the vehicle has an entirely modular weapons hardpoint system.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}

After upgrades, the Colossus can stomp with its legs, sending out a shockwave that stuns and damages enemy ground units.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}

===Development history===
The Colossus was developed by the Materials Group as part of the joint Armor Defense System (ADS) programs [[Project HRUNTING|HRUNTING]] and [[Project YGGDRASIL|YGGDRASIL]]. The walker was developed as part of the Mark II line of ADS, as a successor to the older [[Mark II (D) Geyrion]].{{Ref/Reuse|CF-OD}}{{Ref/Reuse|GrimTwitter}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CF-FNH|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/folks-need-heroes|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Folks Need Heroes|D=30|M=06|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Site|Id=scale|URL=http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/topic/9-canon-fodder-and-random-lore-chat/?page=311&tab=comments#comment-231813|Site=Halo Archive|Page=Canon Fodder and Random Lore Chat|Quote=Just to clarify, the Colossus isn't an exact 1:1 with the Adrift mech in H4, but is related enough to be an awesome homage.|Quotee=Jeff Easterling|D=30|M=04|Y=2018}}

==Operational history==
[[File:HW2 Spearbreaker PK Colossus.jpg|thumb|250px|A Colossus on the Ark.]]
{{Quote|I have a wonderful lack of guilt.|A Colossus pilot after killing Banished forces on Installation 00.{{Ref/Reuse|HW2}}}}
[[Isabel]] retains the Colossus' manufacturing templates from her supply-chain training on Earth, though manufacturing these massive combat machines represented a considerable burden on the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}'s supplies. By [[2559|May 2559]], at least one Colossus was used by [[Sunray 1-1]] during [[Operation: SPEARBREAKER]] in their efforts to halt [[Colony]]'s plan. The Colossus was used to disable the [[charging column]]s being used by [[Colony]] to power up a {{Class|Despair|fighter}} for launch.{{Ref/Level|HW2|Section=Halo Wars 2: Operation: SPEARBREAKER|SectionLinkText=Operation: SPEARBREAKER|HW2:Not on My Watch|Not on My Watch}}

==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances==
===''Halo Wars 2'' Sgt. Johnson expansion===
Sergeant [[Avery Johnson|Johnson]] claims to have acquired the materials for his Colossus units via the classic Marine Corps logistical expediency of 'borrowing' equipment that isn't nailed down [or couldn't be pried free], but his actual source for these machines is a mystery wrapped in an enigma, protected by shield generators and several tons of Titanium—A armor plating.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}

==Gameplay==
===''Halo Wars 2''===
*'''Info:''' Heavy Mech, Powerful long range heavy unit, Autocannons attack all targets, Heavy Railgun attacks ground targets form huge distances
*'''Tier:''' 3
*'''Cost''': {{HW2Pop|9}}, {{HW2Supplies|750}}, {{HW2Power|120}}
'''Colossus Upgrade: Stomp'''
*'''Info:''' New ability, Unlocks Stomp Ability, Sends out a shockwave that stuns and damages enemy ground units.
*'''Tier:''' 3
*'''Cost''': {{HW2Supplies|0}}, {{HW2Power|900}}
'''Colossus drop''' (Only available in the ''[[Halo Wars 2: Operation: SPEARBREAKER|Operation: SPEARBREAKER]]'' campaign)
*'''Info:''' Heavy Mech, Powerful long range heavy unit, Autocannons attack all targets, Heavy Railgun attacks ground targets form huge distances, can stomp the ground nearby to devastating effect. Only one unit deployed at a time.
*'''Tier:''' 0
*'''Cost''': {{HW2Pop|0}}, {{HW2Supplies|800}}, {{HW2Power|200}}
In ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', Colossi can be built at the [[UNSC Garage]] by [[Avery Johnson]] in place of [[M808S Scorpion]]s. Un-upgraded Colossi are effective against vehicles, okay against infantry and structures, and do poorly against aircraft. Once upgraded with the Stomp ability, the Colossus will perform well against infantry. In [[Blitz]], they cost 140 energy. On Operation: SPEARBREAKER, a Colossus can be requested within personnel drop zones free of population cost, but it can only be deployed one at the time, while the deployment time takes at least 5 seconds upon request, faster than standard Colossus. It is also already upgraded with stomp, to shut down the recharging network on the [[Despair-class fighter|Forerunner ship]].

====Phoenix log====
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==Trivia==
*Whenever a player trains a Colossus in [[Fort Jordan]], there's a chance the unit will be missing its proper textures.
**Unlike the other DLC units, the Colossus doesn't appear pure black.

==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Mark II (J) Colossus}}
===Developmental images===
<gallery>
File:HW2 QuadColossus Concept.jpg|Early concept art of the Colossus as a quadruped for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2 ColossusBattlePlatform Concept 1.jpg|Concept art of the Colossus as an infantry platform.
File:HW2 ColossusBattlePlatform Concept 2.jpg|Concept art of the Colossus as an infantry platform.
File:HW2 ColossusFinal Concept 1.jpg|More finalized concept art of the Colossus.
File:HW2 ColossusFinal Concept 2.jpg|Final concept art of the Colossus.
File:HW2 TwoColossus Concept.jpg|Concept art of two Colossi battling [[Banished]] forces.
File:HW2 Colossus HiPoly Render.jpg|The Colossus' high-poly model.
File:HW2 Colossus Unused Camo.jpg|The Colossus with an unused camo skin (left) compared to the Colossus with no camo skin (right).
File:HW2 ColossusCutout.png|A cutout of the Colossus.
</gallery>

===Illustrations===
<gallery>
File:HW2 Blitz Colossus.jpg|Artwork of a Colossus from above.
File:HW2 ColossiBattle.jpg|Artwork of two Colossi in combat with Banished forces.
File:HW2 Blitz Mech Overcharge.jpg|Artwork of a Colossus alongside a [[Mark I (J) Green Machine]] and [[HRUNTING Mark III (S) Cyclops]].
File:HW2 Not on My Watch.jpg|Artwork of a Colossus being used by Sunray 1-1 during Operation: SPEARBREAKER.
</gallery>

===Screenshots===
<gallery>
File:HW2 PK Johnson Mechs 3.jpg|Two Colossus along with other UNSC mechs.
File:HW2 Colossus.png|Close-up view of the in-game model of the Colossus.
File:HW2-Johnsonmechs.png|Comparison between the Colossus, [[Mark IX Mantis|Mantis]], [[HRUNTING Mark III (B) Cyclops|Cyclops]], and [[Mark I (J) Green Machine]].
File:HW2 Colossus Glitched Textures.png|A Colossus missing its textures.
File:HW2 Lockdown vs Colossus.png|The Colossus fighting a [[Lockdown Scorpion]].
File:HW2 UNSC Blitz Mechs.png|Comparison with the other UNSC mechs.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' {{Mo}}

==Sources==
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