Editing Protector Sentinel (Installation 00)

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Disambig header|the Sentinel|other uses|Protector (disambiguation)}}
{{Forerunner infobox
|name=Protector Sentinel
|image=[[File:HW2 Blitz Protector Sentinel.png|300px]]
|role=Defense
|length=
|height=
|mass=
|armament=High-powered [[Sentinel Beam]] emitter{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|armor=Shielding {{C|Optional}}
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'''Protector Sentinels''' are a specialized variety of [[Forerunner]] [[Sentinel]] similar to the [[Super Sentinel]]s.{{Ref/Game|HW2|In-game unit}}{{Ref/Game|Id=PL|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Protector Sentinel}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=329}}

==Overview==
The Protector is one of the oldest classes of Sentinel built by the Forerunners, originally used by the [[Forerunner fleet]] in vast fleets as escorts for [[Weapon-ship|fighter-bomber]] squadrons. Over time, their role evolved to suit localised defence, leading to their deployment on a range of installations including [[Installation 00]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} It is unclear whether this evolution involved a literal evolution from the larger Protectors found on the Ark to the [[Protector Sentinel (Trove)|smaller Protectors]] found on [[Trove]].

During the [[Second Ark Conflict]], [[Ellen Anders]] was able to use her expertise in Forerunner technology to take control of a number of Protector Sentinels.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}

===Armament===
Protectors are outfitted with a high-powered beam emitter capable of cutting through [[energy shielding]] and ablative armour plating.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} When destroyed, they self-destruct and emit an [[electromagnetic pulse]] to disable enemy technology and vehicles in the nearby area.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}

To supplement their own offensive power, Protectors may be sometimes deployed alongside an escort of [[Aggressor Sentinel]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}

==Gameplay==
===''Halo Wars 2''===
*'''Info:''' Core Air, Sentinel Detonation, Sentinel Beam.
*'''Tier:''' 0
*'''Cost:''' {{HW2Pop|3}}, {{HW2Supplies|200}}, {{HW2Power|15}}
*'''Protector Sentinel upgrades'''
**'''Drone Escort'''
**'''Info:''' Increased damage, Increased health, Lockdown Bolt unlocked, have additional two Aggressor Sentinels as an escort
**'''Tier:''' 2
**'''Cost:''' {{HW2Supplies|0}}, {{HW2Power|500}}
**'''Defense Grid'''
**'''Info:''' Increased speed, Detonate on destruction
**'''Tier:''' 3
**'''Cost:''' {{HW2Supplies|0}}, {{HW2Power|600}}
Protector Sentinels are exclusive to [[Ellen Anders]], and can be made at the [[Firebase]] once the leader power has unlocked them. They are effective against vehicles, but are only okay against infantry, aircraft, and structures. Protector Sentinels are a good all-rounder air unit. The Protector's [[List of Blitz cards|Blitz card]] has the following attributes;
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|-
!Image
!Name
!Rarity
!Energy Cost
!Role
!Faction
!Leader Restriction
!Y-Ability
!Passive Abilities
|-
|[[File:Blitz Protector.png|150px]]
|Protector Sentinel
|Uncommon
|{{HW2BlitzEnergy|50}}
|Core Aircraft
|UNSC
|Professor Anders
|Lockdown Bolt - Fires a bolt at vehicles and structures, stunning and damaging them.
|None
|}

==Phoenix Log==
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|+ '''[[Phoenix Logs|Phoenix Log]] - Protector Sentinel'''
|-
|{{:Phoenix Logs/Forerunner/Protector Sentinel}}
|}

==Production notes==
During the [[Development of Halo Wars|development]] of ''[[Halo Wars]]'', a design for a [[Cut Halo Wars units#Cut Sentinel boss|cut Sentinel boss]] - intended to appear as an enemy in the campaign level ''[[Cleansing]]'' - was concepted by [[:Category:Images by Phil Wohr|Phil Wohr]] and modelled through to final game asset by [[:Category:Images by Robert Walden|Robert Walden]].{{Ref/Site|URL=http://artofphilwohr.blogspot.com/2009/03/halo-wars-is-realeased.html|Site=The Art of Phil Wohr|Page=Halo Wars Concept Art!|D=12|M=03|Y=2022}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/1zYO2|Site=ArtStation|Page=Forerunner Sentinel|D=12|M=03|Y=2022}} This model (shown below) remains in the game files of ''[[Halo Wars: Definitive Edition]]'' albeit untextured. The early design was later reused almost unchanged as the Protector Sentinels introduced in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.

==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Protector Sentinel}}
===''Halo Wars'' boss Sentinel design===
<gallery>
File:HW_BossSentinel_Concept.jpg|Concept art for ''[[Halo Wars]]''.
File:HW_BossSentinel_HiPoly.jpg|A hi-poly render of the boss Sentinel.
File:HW_BossSentinel_Wireframe.jpg|A wireframe of the boss Sentinel.
File:HW_BossSentinel_Render.jpg|A textured render of the boss Sentinel.
File:HW BossSentinel InGame.jpg|The Sentinel boss in-game, demonstrating its massive size.
</gallery>

===''Halo Wars 2''===
<gallery>
File:HW2_Season_12_Icon.png|The Protector in the cover artwork for [[Season 12 (Halo Wars 2)|Season 12]].
File:HW2-Retriever&Protectors.png|A [[Retriever Sentinel]] with a swarm of Protector and [[Aggressor Sentinel]]s.
File:HW2-Sentinelpower.png|Protector Sentinels attack a Banished [[Banished outpost]].
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{1st}}

==Sources==
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[[Category:Sentinels]]