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Dark gray in color, Retrievers are massive and powerful [[Sentinel]]s that are slightly smaller than the average [[human]] [[UNSC frigate|frigate]],<ref name="hitd103"/> which are about 478 meters in length.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 259'' (2011)</ref> The upper section of a Retriever is vast and wide, while the lower section is lined with numerous mechanical, tentacle-like "legs" that move in pursuit of objects. Glowing eye-like lights are installed on the front of each Sentinel.<ref name="hitd103"/> When not in use, the legs remain in a closed resting position on the underside of the Retriever's hull.<ref name="hw2"/> | Dark gray in color, Retrievers are massive and powerful [[Sentinel]]s that are slightly smaller than the average [[human]] [[UNSC frigate|frigate]],<ref name="hitd103"/> which are about 478 meters in length.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 259'' (2011)</ref> The upper section of a Retriever is vast and wide, while the lower section is lined with numerous mechanical, tentacle-like "legs" that move in pursuit of objects. Glowing eye-like lights are installed on the front of each Sentinel.<ref name="hitd103"/> When not in use, the legs remain in a closed resting position on the underside of the Retriever's hull.<ref name="hw2"/> | ||
[[File:Archaeology.png|thumb|250px|left| | [[File:Archaeology.png|thumb|250px|left|[[Nathaniel Palmer]] and other scientists observe Retrievers operate on the Ark]] | ||
A Retriever is capable of producing an [[Artificial gravity|artificial gravitic force]] that allows it to remove materials from a world's surface. Once in position above an acceptable place to harvest, the Retriever deploys its blue, gravitic beam towards the world's surface and begins hauling chunks of land caught in the beam into its underbelly.<ref name="hitd103"/> The mining process utilized by a Retriever is noted to create a tornado-like effect as the ground is pulled into the Sentinel's hold.<ref name="hitd272"/> If deemed necessary, a Retriever is capable of connecting and merging with another Retriever and forming a single unit. Combined Retrievers somewhat resemble an average Retriever, though they seem to be more effective in combat and are significantly more maneuverable. With no apparent drawbacks, a combined Retriever seems to take on the benefits of both Retrievers' speed and weaponry.<ref name="hitd122">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 122-126'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | A Retriever is capable of producing an [[Artificial gravity|artificial gravitic force]] that allows it to remove materials from a world's surface. Once in position above an acceptable place to harvest, the Retriever deploys its blue, gravitic beam towards the world's surface and begins hauling chunks of land caught in the beam into its underbelly.<ref name="hitd103"/> The mining process utilized by a Retriever is noted to create a tornado-like effect as the ground is pulled into the Sentinel's hold.<ref name="hitd272"/> If deemed necessary, a Retriever is capable of connecting and merging with another Retriever and forming a single unit. Combined Retrievers somewhat resemble an average Retriever, though they seem to be more effective in combat and are significantly more maneuverable. With no apparent drawbacks, a combined Retriever seems to take on the benefits of both Retrievers' speed and weaponry.<ref name="hitd122">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 122-126'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | ||