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The spire consists of multiple sections: a lower section, which projects several energy beams that keep an upper section suspended high above it as well as powering a floating shield-generator array. From the upper level, a large dome-like energy shield is extended to the ground. This shield is resistant to conventional weapons, and is capable of disabling any enemy vehicles that pass through it. | The spire consists of multiple sections: a lower section, which projects several energy beams that keep an upper section suspended high above it as well as powering a floating shield-generator array. From the upper level, a large dome-like energy shield is extended to the ground. This shield is resistant to conventional weapons, and is capable of disabling any enemy vehicles that pass through it. | ||
One of the main functions of the spires is to teleport ground forces to the surface from a large vessel such as a [[CSO-class supercarrier|supercarrier]]. Troops teleporting through the spire commonly utilize an air vehicle, generally a [[Type-52 | One of the main functions of the spires is to teleport ground forces to the surface from a large vessel such as a [[CSO-class supercarrier|supercarrier]]. Troops teleporting through the spire commonly utilize an air vehicle, generally a [[Type-52 Phantom|Phantom dropship]], as the objects being teleported will materialize in the space between the upper and lower main sections of the structure. This technology is loosely modeled after the [[Forerunner]]s' [[Slipspace translocation|translocation system]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141012170538/https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/games/haloreach/Maps '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo: Reach - Maps'']</ref> | ||
There are two ways to reach the top of the Spire: via the same [[gravity lift]]s that hold the upper level aloft, or off one of several lifts positioned at intervals around the Spire. | There are two ways to reach the top of the Spire: via the same [[gravity lift]]s that hold the upper level aloft, or off one of several lifts positioned at intervals around the Spire. | ||