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The Shadow is a dedicated troop transport, similar to an [[M12 Warthog Armored Personnel Carrier|Armored Personnel Carrier]]. As such it is not an offensive vehicle. It is slow and cumbersome and possibly lacks the boosting ability of other [[Covenant]] vehicles. Although it possesses a powerful defensive cannon the vehicle itself can be easily outmaneuvered by smaller vehicles such as the [[Warthog]] or [[Ghost (Vehicle)|Ghost]]. | The Shadow is a dedicated troop transport, similar to an [[M12 Warthog Armored Personnel Carrier|Armored Personnel Carrier]]. As such it is not an offensive vehicle. It is slow and cumbersome and possibly lacks the boosting ability of other [[Covenant]] vehicles. Although it possesses a powerful defensive cannon the vehicle itself can be easily outmaneuvered by smaller vehicles such as the [[Warthog]] or [[Ghost (Vehicle)|Ghost]]. | ||
The vehicle itself is almost always driven by an [[Elite]] driver and the gunner is likewise normally an Elite. Shadows thus far encountered have been transporting Ghosts and therefore had a crew complement of only two. Infantry transport versions carry a maximum of 8 warriors (dependant on species) although the transport bay is exposed it is unknown if these passengers could lend their own considerable firepower to the | The vehicle itself is almost always driven by an [[Elite]] driver and the gunner is likewise normally an Elite. Shadows thus far encountered have been transporting Ghosts and therefore had a crew complement of only two. Infantry transport versions carry a maximum of 8 warriors (dependant on species) although the transport bay is exposed it is unknown if these passengers could lend their own considerable firepower to the Shadow's defense. | ||
== Operation == | == Operation == | ||