Editing UNSC Reactor

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[[File:HW UNSCReactor Render 2.jpg|thumb|400px|Different views of the UNSC Reactor.]]
The '''reactor''' is a [[United Nations Space Command]] structure used to power a prefabricated [[Firebase]] unit.{{Ref/Site|Id=hwsite|URL=http://www.halowars.com/GameInfo/firebase.aspx#Reactor|Site=Official Halo Wars Community Site|Page=Reactor|D=20|M=03|Y=2011|LocalArchive=Archive:Halowars.com/UNSC#Reactor}}

==Overview==
===Design details===
[[File:HW ONI Reactor 1.png|thumb|An ONI reactor manned by [[UNSC Marines]] on Arcadia.]]
Prefabricated firebases contain a [[fusion reactor]] powered by reactions between [[hydrogen]] isotopes. The reactor allows a UNSC Firebase to operate very sophisticated systems. These reactors are modular allowing for quick setup. In order to meet a firebase's power requirements, an additional power unit can be placed on the other socket present on the base of the structure, thus upgrading the structure to an '''Advanced Reactor'''.{{Ref/Reuse|hwsite}} These reactors are only employed on older "[[Firebase#"Pod" Firebase|Pod]]" firebases, as more modern firebase designs are capable of only relying on [[UNSC Generator|generators]] to meet their power requirements.{{Ref/Game|Id=PL|HW2|Phoenix_Logs#UNSC_Buildings|Phoenix Logs|Detail=[[UNSC Generator|Generator]]}}

===Usage===
Several standalone reactors were employed by the [[Arcadia ONI facility]]. During the [[Battle for Arcadia]], these reactors were co-opted by forces of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} to siphon additional power.{{Ref/Level|HW|Arcadia Outskirts}}{{Ref/Level|HW|Dome of Light}}

In [[2558]], a reactor was made the target of an attack by [[Covenant remnants]]. During the attack, the remnants were able to hijack an [[M510 Mammoth]] and set it on a collision course with the facility, though the vehicle was stopped by [[Blue Team]] before it could destroy the reactor.{{Ref/Comic|TFS|Story=On the Brink}}

==In-game information==
===''Halo Wars''===
[[File:HW UNSCReactorSingle Screenshot.png|thumb|250px|The Reactor in-game in ''Halo Wars''.]]
{{Quote|UNSC Reactors provide the energy needed to access the advanced buildings, units and technology upgrades.|In-game description}}
In ''[[Halo Wars]]'', the first Reactor costs {{HWResources|250}} to be built; each subsequent Reactor costs an additional {{HWResources|250}} than the previous reactor. Reactors increase the {{HWTech|Tech Level}} of the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]], which allows them to field heavier and more advanced units. For each unit, building and upgrade of the UNSC, a certain technology level is required to make use of it. Typically the most advanced of units/upgrades require more energy units than less advanced ones. Each reactor constantly provides at least {{HWTech|1}}, and will continue to do so until destroyed. With {{HWResources|1,200}}, a default reactor can be upgraded to an advanced reactor, which provides an output of power equal to two default reactors, or {{HWTech|2}}.

Reactors have been replaced by [[UNSC Generator|Generators]] in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' to accommodate an adjusted power gameplay mechanic.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;" 
! rowspan="2" style="width: 20%" | Name !! rowspan="2" style="width: 10%" | Type !! colspan="3" style="width: 30%" | Cost !! rowspan="2" style="width: 40%" | Description
|- 
| style="width: 10%" | '''Population''' || style="width: 10%" | '''Tech''' || style="width: 10%" | '''Resources''' 
|- style="height: 40px"
| Advanced Reactor || Upgrade || N/A || {{HWTech|0}} || {{HWResources|1,200}} || This Reactor provides enough energy to match the output of two Reactors.
|}

==Trivia==
*When even slightly damaged from enemy fire, reactors can be seen venting a blue substance.
*Reactors can be found abandoned throughout the ''[[Halo Wars]]'' campaign and skirmish maps. Those in campaign are empty while those found in skirmish maps are guarded by hostile units.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:HW UNSCReactor Render 1.jpg|A UNSC reactor.
File:HW_ONI_Reactor_2.png|Another reactor employed in the ONI Arcadia facility.
File:HW UNSCReactorDouble Screenshot.png|An upgraded Advanced Reactor.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''	
**''[[On the Brink]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{Mo}}

==Sources==
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{{HW buildings}}
[[Category:UNSC buildings]]
[[Category:Power generation]]