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During the development of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' there was numerous cut and unused content from the title. Below is all available information on that content. | During the development of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' there was numerous cut and unused content from the title. Below is all available information on that content. | ||
==Vehicles== | ==Vehicles== | ||
Many vehicles were cut during the production of ''Combat Evolved''. See [[Cut Halo: Combat Evolved vehicles|here]] for a full list. | |||
==Weapons== | ==Weapons== | ||
Many weapons were concepted and created for earlier revisions of ''Combat Evolved''. For a full breakdown, see [[Cut Halo: Combat Evolved weapons|here]]. | |||
==Ambient life== | ==Ambient life== | ||
===Blind wolf=== | ===Blind wolf=== | ||
{{Main|Morolaath}} | {{Main|Morolaath}} | ||
The "blind wolf" was a creature designed by '' | The "blind wolf" was a creature designed by ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' art director [[Marcus Lehto]] to be included in that game.{{Ref/Reuse|H2LCE}}<ref name="Twitter2">[[Paul Russel]] on Twitter [https://twitter.com/Dr_Abominable/status/464351948297089024]</ref> According to that early design, a blind wolf would have a symbiotic relationship with some kind of [[Wikipedia:Insect|insectoid]] creature.{{Ref/Reuse|Twitter}} This "bug" would plant its stinger at the base of the wolf's [[Wikipedia:Cranium|cranium]] and in this way allow it to see through the eyes of the bug.<ref name="Twitter5">[[Marcus Lehto]] on Twitter [https://twitter.com/game_fabricator/status/1150951715228700673]</ref> Then, when the blind wolf caught and killed its prey, the bug would be permitted to share in eating the carcass of whatever had been killed.<ref name="Twitter">[[Paul Russel]] on Twitter [https://twitter.com/Dr_Abominable/status/464531323785576449]</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|Twitter5}} Not only would blind wolves exist in groups in some environments of the game, but they were planned to be able to be ridden by [[John-117|the player's character]].{{Ref/Reuse|H2LCE}} Ultimately, they had to be cut from the game because of problems with [[Wikipedia:Artificial intelligence in video games|artificial intelligence]].<ref name="H2LCE">''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Limited Collector's Edition Disc (Halo 2)|Limited Collector's Edition]]''</ref> | ||
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File:HCE_BlindWolf_Concept.jpg|This image show's Marcus Lehto's original sketch of the "blind wolf" and its insectoid companion.<ref name="Twitter4">[[Marcus Lehto]] on Twitter [https://twitter.com/game_fabricator/status/464432470616571904]</ref> | File:HCE_BlindWolf_Concept.jpg|This image show's Marcus Lehto's original sketch of the "blind wolf" and its insectoid companion.<ref name="Twitter4">[[Marcus Lehto]] on Twitter [https://twitter.com/game_fabricator/status/464432470616571904]</ref> | ||
File:BlindWolf.jpg|This image shows a three-dimensional model of a blind wolf created for '' | File:BlindWolf.jpg|This image shows a three-dimensional model of a blind wolf created for ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.{{Ref/Reuse|H2LCE}} | ||
File:Blind wolf - deletemat (textured).jpg|This image provides a more detailed look at the unused model of a blind wolf.{{Ref/Reuse|Twitter4}} | File:Blind wolf - deletemat (textured).jpg|This image provides a more detailed look at the unused model of a blind wolf.{{Ref/Reuse|Twitter4}} | ||
File:Blind Wolves.jpg|A pack of blind wolves run past a [[M12 Warthog|Warthog]] in an early build of '' | File:Blind Wolves.jpg|A pack of blind wolves run past a [[M12 Warthog|Warthog]] in an early build of ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.{{Ref/Reuse|H2LCE}} | ||
File:BlindWolfCut2.PNG|The player character rides a blind wolf in an early build of ''Combat Evolved''.{{Ref/Reuse|H2LCE}} | File:BlindWolfCut2.PNG|The player character rides a blind wolf in an early build of ''Combat Evolved''.{{Ref/Reuse|H2LCE}} | ||
File:BlindWolfTrailer.PNG|A Warthog drives past a blind wolf in [[Halo E3 2000 trailer|the first]] trailer shown for ''Combat Evolved''.<ref name="E32000">''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]] [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]] [[2000]] ''[[Halo E3 2000 trailer|trailer]]</ref> | File:BlindWolfTrailer.PNG|A Warthog drives past a blind wolf in [[Halo E3 2000 trailer|the first]] trailer shown for ''Combat Evolved''.<ref name="E32000">''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]] [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]] [[2000]] ''[[Halo E3 2000 trailer|trailer]]</ref> | ||
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The "'''doberman gator'''" was a reptile-like animal that was cut out from ''[[Halo 2]]'', but appeared in its [[Limited Collector's Edition Disc (Halo 2)|Collector's Edition DVD]].<ref>Halo 2 Limited Edition DVD: Deleted Species</ref> | The "'''doberman gator'''" was a reptile-like animal that was cut out from ''[[Halo 2]]'', but appeared in its [[Limited Collector's Edition Disc (Halo 2)|Collector's Edition DVD]].<ref>Halo 2 Limited Edition DVD: Deleted Species</ref> | ||
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File: | File:Doberman_Gator.png|Concept art of the Doberman gator | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Threeleg=== | ===Threeleg=== | ||
The '''Threeleg''' was an ambient lifeform intended to inhabit [[Installation 04]] in '' | The '''Threeleg''' was an ambient lifeform intended to inhabit [[Installation 04]] in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. As its name suggests, it was a tripodal organism, with three powerful legs and two smaller arms. It appears to have had an exoskeleton, and at least two eyes. It was cut from the final game.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Dr_Abominable/status/464351948297089024/photo/1/large Paul Russel, Twitter, May 8th, 2014]</ref> | ||
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File: | File:Threelegs.png|A render of the Threeleg. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Thorax=== | ===Thorax=== | ||
The Thorax was an ambient lifeform intended to inhabit [[Installation 04]] in | The Thorax was an ambient lifeform intended to inhabit [[Installation 04]] in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. Mostly blue, with luminous yellow on its back, it had thin arms but long, powerful legs and a single eye. It was cut from the final game. | ||
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File:Thorax.png|thumb|A render of the Thorax. | |||
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===Thorn beast=== | ===Thorn beast=== | ||
Thorn Beasts are large, bipedal reptilian creatures cut from | Thorn Beasts are large, bipedal reptilian creatures cut from ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. They are named Thorn beasts due to the 5 erect spines that protrude from the back. They were also cut from ''[[Halo Wars]]'', as ambient wildlife. Thorn beasts were also mentioned in ''[[Halo Contact Harvest]]'', Being a delicacy among the [[Jiralhanae]]. | ||
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File:Dinosaurs.jpg|A trio of marines approaching a herd of Thorn beasts in the [[Halo E3 2000 trailer|''Halo'' E3 2000 trailer]]. | |||
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===Vulpard=== | ===Vulpard=== | ||
The Vulpard is a quadrupedal creature with the head of a vulture and the body of a leopard. It was cut from ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | |||
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File:Vulpard.png|thumb|A render of the vulpard. | |||
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==Enemies== | ==Enemies== | ||
===Sharquoi=== | ===Sharquoi=== | ||
Sharquoi are large bipedal creatures cut from [[Halo: Combat Evolved]]. They have large arms with massive claws. They are also mentioned in [[Halo: Envoy]]. For more information, see [[Sharquoi]]. | |||
[[File:Drinolbig.jpg|thumb|A render of the Sharquoi]] | |||
===Keelbug=== | ===Keelbug=== | ||
Keelbugs were intended to appear in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]]. They are insectoids that would cut up dead bodies after a battle and clean up the battleground. | |||
==Items== | ==Items== | ||
===Skulls=== | ===Skulls=== | ||
The Assassin Skull was intended to be a skull in Halo Combat Evolved in the MCC. | |||
==Misc== | ==Misc== |
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