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ONI Van

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ONI Van
The ONI Van from the MCC Reach Forge. Originally taken by User:BaconShelf.
Gameplay role

Faction:

Human

Weapon type:

Ground

Locomotion method:

Wheels

Weapon stats

Armaments:

None

Max occupants:

  • 1 driver, 1 passenger

Health:

Medium

Top speed:

Medium

Acceleration:

Medium

 

The ONI Van is a medium human ground vehicle first introduced in the Halo: The Master Chief Collection version of Halo: Reach.

Universe and lore[edit]

The ONI Van is a modified version of the H9 mid-capacity hauler, manufactured by AMG Transport Dynamics and CSG.[1][2] It is used by the Office of Naval Intelligence.[3]

Overview[edit]

Counterparts[edit]

The HuCiv HC1500 is the most comparable to the ONI Van in terms of performance, size, and other functionality, especially the variant in the Halo: Reach campaign which has a built-in compartment in the rear.

The M831 Troop Transport Warthog and the Scout Warthog functions similarly in gameplay to the ONI Van, though both are faster than it.

Gameplay[edit]

The ONI Van is a slow moving, two-seater. It has a horn and makes a beeping sound as it reverses.[4]

Forge[edit]

Main article: Forge Objects in Halo: Reach/Vehicles

The ONI Van can be spawned in Halo: Reach's Forge in Halo: The Master Chief Collection. It can be found in the "Vehicles (MCC)" category on the maps Tempest and Forge World.

Advantages[edit]

  • Enclosed cab. Both passenger and driver are not exposed.
  • It cannot be locked on to by the Banshee's fuel rod cannons.

Disadvantages[edit]

  • Weaponless.
  • Larger target profile.
  • Passenger cannot fire a weapon out of the passenger seat.

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

  • Halo: Reach (First appearance; Halo: The Master Chief Collection-only)

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Shippin' Out (Retrieved on Feb 3, 2022) [archive]
  2. ^ Halo: Reach: ONI Van model
  3. ^ Halo: Reach: ONI Van name
  4. ^ Halo: Reach: ONI Van gameplay