Navigation beacon
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Navigation beacons, also known as an overwatch satellite, are United Nations Space Command satellites placed in orbit around occupied planets to assist ships in navigating around the planet.[1]
Overview
Functionality
The satellites are connected into the UNSC battle network, and can be used in conjunction with the H-165 target locator for targeting fire support missions. The locators display a graphic of the satellite on their screens.[2][3]
Known beacons
- Navigation Beacon RA-15 - This beacon was placed in orbit around Reach and helped pinpoint a Covenant Ceudar-pattern heavy corvette for boarding during Operation: UPPER CUT.[1]
- W4S-60 - This beacon was placed in orbit around Reach. On July 27, 2552 the satellite was reportedly down for a few days.[3]
- A overwatch satellite was present next to Anchor 9 at Reach.[1]
Gallery
A overwatch satellite next to Anchor 9.
Front view of an overwatch satellite.
Underside view of an overwatch satellite.
Side view of an overwatch satellite.
Top view of an overwatch satellite.
Concept art of a navigation beacon
Video feed from a NAV beacon orbiting Reach
Concept art for a hazard sheet in Halo: Fleet Battles, depicting several nav beacon designs.
A breakdown manual for the H-165 target locator, showcasing the satellite on its screen.
List of appearances
- Halo: Reach (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ a b c Halo: Reach, campaign level Long Night of Solace
- ^ Halo: Reach, Target Locator in-game weapon
- ^ a b Halo Legendary Crate - Data Drop #6: Misriah Armory Transmission
