Editing Rangmejo

{{Title|''Rangmejo''}}
{{Status|Canon}}
[[File:H2A Rangmejo.jpg|thumb|300px|''Rangmejo'' superficially resemble ''[[Wikipedia:Pteranodon|Pteranodon]]'' species, despite having a total of six limbs and long tails.{{Ref/Reuse|CF38}}{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD15}}]]
'''''Rangmejo''''' (as they were known to  [[Forerunner]] [[Lifeworker]]s), or "'''quadwings'''", are a species of large [[Wikipedia:Pterosaur|pterosaur]]-like [[List of animals|creatures]] with dual sets of wings.{{Ref/Reuse|CF38}} They are among the most ubiquitous varieties of fauna that have been encountered on Forerunner installations by the [[United Nations Space Command]], as they have been observed on [[Installation 00]] and multiple [[Halo ring]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|CF38}}{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD15}}{{Ref/Reuse|H2DH}} ''Rangmejo'' have been known to gather in significant numbers within artificially-constructed chambers.{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD15}}

==History==
[[File:H2A-Quadwing.png|thumb|left|300px|Isolated ''Rangmejo'' populations have displayed some variety in coloration.{{Ref/Reuse|H2DH}}{{Ref/Map|Id=H3G|H3|Guardian (map)|Guardian}}]]
''Rangmejo'' were among the creatures [[Conservation Measure|preserved]] by the [[Librarian]] against the [[Great Purification|firing]] of the [[Halo Array]] in [[97,445 BCE]]. Following this destructive event they were seeded upon at least two [[Halo]] rings, installations [[Installation 03|03]] and [[Installation 05|05]], while also being left to flourish on the Ark, [[Installation 00]], far beyond the [[Milky Way]] galaxy. ''Rangmejo'' had been specifically selected and adapted by [[Lifeworker]]s to play diverse and important roles within a wide range of ecosystems, helping to contribute to the overall health and stability of various [[Wikipedia:Biome|biome]]s.{{Ref/Site|Id=CF38|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-jurassic-ark|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Cannon Fodder - Jurassic Ark|D=13|M=12|Y=2019}}{{Ref/Site|Id=OD|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/outpost-discoveries|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Outpost Discoveries|D=05|M=11|Y=2019}}

In [[2552#November|November of 2552]] ''rangmejo'' were observed by the battling forces of the [[Covenant]] and [[United Nations Space Command]] when their [[Human-Covenant War|war]] brought them to [[Installation 05]].{{Ref/Level|Id=H2DH|H2|Delta Halo}} In December of that same year an [[Installation 08|unfinished]] [[Halo ring]] was fired above the Ark, spelling death for the many [[sentient]] creatures which inhabited its surface. The Ark's [[monitor]], [[000 Tragic Solitude]], eventually then began to breed new life forms.{{Ref/Novel|Id=HHITD18|HiTD|Chapter=18}} Among these were more ''rangmejo''.{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD15}} Following the discovery and subsequent exploration of [[Installation 03]] by [[humanity]] in [[2552]] and [[2553]], ''rangmejo'' were witnessed there.{{Ref/Novel|Id=HHITD15|HiTD|Chapter=15}} Respected scientist Doctor [[Luther Mann]]'s observations of those on Gamma Halo made him certain it would not be safe to get close to them.{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD15}} 

In [[2555#March|March of 2555]] a small group of [[human]]s and [[Sangheili]] representing the [[United Nations Space Command]] and [[Swords of Sanghelios]], respectively, encountered a large number of the creatures within a dimly lit cavern near the Ark's [[Foundry (location)|Foundry]]. Fortunately for them, the ''rangmejo'' left abruptly soon after they were sighted.{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD15}}{{Ref/Note|''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]'', a traveling experience canonically set at some point between [[2554]] and [[2557]], includes an attraction called "[[The Ring Experience]]" which involves viewing a [[Wavespace|live]] feed from a [[OQ-45 Honeybee]] drone exploring a [[Halo ring]]. Multiple ''rangmejo'' can be seen in the environment. The planet which the ring is shown orbiting discounts the possibility that it could be [[Installation 05|Delta]] or [[Gamma Halo]], and executive producer of The Ring Experience, Jason Ambler, believes it is supposed to be [[Installation 07|Zeta Halo]]. If this is the case, the experience cannot be set any earlier than the point in [[2555]] when the [[Zeta Halo Project|exploration]] of that installation began. Officially the identity of the installation shown in The Ring Experience is presently undefined by [[343 Industries]]. It should also be noted that the canonical dating of ''Outpost Discovery'' may be able to be further narrowed by a display which claims it is believed [[343 Guilty Spark]] was destroyed in [[2552]]. It was in late [[2555]] that the [[UNSC]] first learned of this [[monitor]]'s survival.}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=HR13|HRen|Chapter=13}}{{Ref/Game|Id=TMOTRE|Halo: Outpost Discovery|The Making of The Ring Experience}}{{Ref/Game|Halo: Outpost Discovery|The Ring Experience}} By [[2558]] the UNSC had procured a few individual specimens for scientific study.{{Ref/Reuse|CF38}}

==Anatomy, physiology, and behavior==
[[File:H2 RANG.PNG|thumb|250px|''Rangmejo'' are usually observed in groups of two or more.{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD15}}{{Ref/Reuse|H2DH}}]]
''Rangmejo'' are large creatures with two sets of impressive wings flanking a narrow, muscular body.{{Ref/Reuse|CF38}} At one end of that body is a head featuring a strong, lengthy beak and a protruding crest—often brightly colored. At the other is a long tail that can represent over half of the length of the individual's body.{{Ref/Reuse|CF38}} Their considerable size is matched by their two large wingspans, the wings of which flap and beat heavily.{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD15}} ''Rangmejo'' somewhat resemble ''[[Wikipedia:Pteranodon|Pteranodon]]'' species, thanks to their prominent head crests.{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD15}}{{Ref/Reuse|H2DH}} ''Rangmejo'' [[blood]] is red.{{Ref/Reuse|H2DH}} The specimens acquired by the UNSC show remarkable evidence of [[Wikipedia:Optimality model|genetic optimization]], their ancestors having been specially adapted by Forerunner [[Lifeworker]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|CF38}} ''Rangmejo'' have been noted to make a squealing sound while flocking together in large numbers.{{Ref/Reuse|HHITD15}}

==Production notes==
{{Quote|They are basically space [[Wikipedia:Pigeon|pigeon]]s, or flying [[Wikipedia:Rat|rat]]s. All they do is breed, poop and fly slowly around. Their only known skill is the ability to predict [[human]] marksmen and turn just exactly as you were about to shoot them.|[[Frank O'Connor]], franchise development director at [[343 Industries]], responds to a question about quadwings in jest on [[Wikipedia:April Fools' Day|April Fools' Day]].{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fauxder-believe|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fauxder - Believe|D=23|M=12|Y=2019}}}}
Quadwings were first developed during the [[Development of Halo: Combat Evolved|production]] of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', and had a model created for inclusion in the game at least around the time of the year [[2000]]. The original model was later released for use in [[2023]] by the [[Digsite]] restoration project, for use in [[Modding|mods]] created via the [[Halo Editing Kit]].{{Ref/Site|Id=DigsiteDeliveries|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/digsite-deliveries|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Digsite Deliveries|D=30|M=07|Y=2021}} They were ultimately [[Cut Halo: Combat Evolved enemies|cut from the game]] for unknown reasons,{{Ref/Reuse|DigsiteDeliveries}} though would return in ''[[Halo 2]]'' as ambient skybox creatures within the [[campaign]] missions ''[[Delta Halo]]'' and ''[[Regret (Halo 2 level)|Regret]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|H2DH}}{{Ref/Level|Id=H2R|H2|Regret (Halo 2 level)|Regret}}

They are absent from ''[[Halo 3]]''{{'}}s campaign but are featured in two of its [[multiplayer]] maps: ''[[Epitaph]]'' and ''[[Guardian (map)|Guardian]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|H3G}}{{Ref/Map|Id=H3E|H3|Epitaph}} Within these games it is possible for players to kill the ''rangmejo'' flying about, resulting in a bloody eruptions.{{Ref/Game|H2|Quadwing in-game unit}}{{Ref/Game|H3|Quadwing in-game unit}} When a [[Halo Mash-Up: Minecraft Evolved|''Halo''-themed texture pack]] was released for [[Wikipedia:Minecraft|Minecraft]] in [[2014]], it allowed the [https://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Ender_Dragon ender dragon] in that game to be re-skinned to resemble a quadwing.

Quadwings were first identified as ''rangmejo'' the following year within a ''[[Canon Fodder]]'' entry which followed the release of ''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|CF38}} [[343 Industries]] provided a digital asset to [[Wikipedia:Falcon's Treehouse|Falcon's Creative Group]] so that it could feature quadwings in "[[The Ring Experience]]" at ''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]'', but the creature ultimately had to be recreated due to what already existed being too undetailed and unrealistic.{{Ref/Reuse|TMOTRE}}

==Gallery==
===Development images===
<gallery>
File:HCE Digsite Wildlife.jpg|The original cut ''Rangmejo'' model intended for inclusion in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' (middle, perched on top of the rock worm).
File:HOD QUAD3D.PNG|Unfinished ''Rangmejo'' models are shown within an in-progress video for [[The Ring Experience]].{{Ref/Reuse|TMOTRE}}
File:HOD Quadwing Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Quadwing created for ''Halo: Outpost Discovery''.
File:HOD_Quadwing_Render_Side.png|Side view of the Rangmejo's 3D render turnaround
File:HOD_Quadwing_Render_Back.png|backview
File:HOD_Quadwing_Turnaround.gif|Full 360° turnaround
</gallery>

===Screenshots===
<gallery>
File:H2 RANG2.PNG|''Rangmejo'' are silouhetted against the light of the star [[Coelest system|Coelest]].{{Ref/Reuse|H2DH}}
File:H2-QuadWingBird.png|A quadwing flies across the skies of [[Installation 05]].{{Ref/Reuse|H2DH}}
File:H2-Delta Halo Quadwings.jpg|''Rangmejo'' of Delta Halo fly about.{{Ref/Reuse|H2DH}}
File:H2 ringbirds.jpg|''Rangmejo'' appear in the sky above Delta Halo.{{Ref/Reuse|H2DH}}
File:H2 Quad.jpg|One of the quadwings native to Installation 05 flies overhead.{{Ref/Reuse|H2R}}
File:H3 Quad.jpg|The ''Rangmejo'' featured in ''Halo 3'' differ somewhat in appearance from those in ''Halo 2'' or ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''{{Ref/Reuse|H3G}}
File:H3-QuadWing-Reptavian.jpg|This image provides a top-down view of a quadwing.{{Ref/Reuse|H3G}}
File:H3-Guardian Quadwing.jpg|One of the Ark's quadwings flies through a forest on the installation.{{Ref/Reuse|H3G}}
File:H3-Epitaph Quadwings.jpg|''Rangmejo'' fly over the surface of [[Installation 00]].{{Ref/Reuse|H3E}}
File:forerunner bird.jpg|This image provides a good look at a quadwing's head.{{Ref/Reuse|H3E}}
File:H3-QuadWing-Reptavian-Epitaph.jpg|A quadwing soars far above a desert on the Ark.{{Ref/Reuse|H3E}}
File:Enc22 Quadwing.jpg|A ''Rangmejo'' in the [[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]].
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''
*''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]''
**''[[The Ring Experience]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''
**''[[Inheritance]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Epitaph]]''

==Notes==
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==Sources==
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