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===Combat=== | ===Combat=== | ||
The Onyx Sentinel is infamous to be the most dangerous classification of any known Sentinel, is extremely versatile, and is a powerful combatant on both the ground and in space. One of their primary advantages, is a gold-colored [[Energy Shield]] that is entirely resistant to all projectiles, even the rockets of the [[Rocket Launcher|SPNKr Launcher]] and [[LOTUS Mine]] detonations; however, the shield is duped by slow moving objects, such as a rock, which was used to destroy one Sentinel on Onyx. It is unknown why the shields only snap into place when fast moving projectiles are coming in the direction of the Sentinel ( | The Onyx Sentinel is infamous to be the most dangerous classification of any known Sentinel, is extremely versatile, and is a powerful combatant on both the ground and in space. One of their primary advantages, is a gold-colored [[Energy Shield]] that is entirely resistant to all projectiles, even the rockets of the [[Rocket Launcher|SPNKr Launcher]] and [[LOTUS Mine]] detonations; however, the shield is duped by slow moving objects, such as a rock, which was used to destroy one Sentinel on Onyx. It is unknown why the shields only snap into place when fast moving projectiles are coming in the direction of the Sentinel (it is unlikely that they do so to conserve energy, for the enormous output of energy per beam is, presumably, far greater than the amount used to hold shields in place), but it's possible that it has flaws in its sensors, and objects moving at slow enough speeds can be virtually invisible to it. | ||
It is also very adaptive, each Sentinel transmitting its combat footage to an unknown intelligence that continually upgrades Onyx Sentinel combat algorithms. As per a Spartan: "We are teaching it how to fight." The Onyx Sentinels can also merge together for a variety of purposes, such as combining to increase firepower and shield strength, architectural purposes, and forming clusters to protect Onyx. | It is also very adaptive, each Sentinel transmitting its combat footage to an unknown intelligence that continually upgrades Onyx Sentinel combat algorithms. As per a Spartan: "We are teaching it how to fight." The Onyx Sentinels can also merge together for a variety of purposes, such as combining to increase firepower and shield strength, architectural purposes, and forming clusters to protect Onyx. Even a pair of Sentinels is exponentially more dangerous than a lone one, as a pair, unlike individual Sentinels, can activate its shields and fire its energy weapon at the same time. | ||
It is far superior to the regular [[Sentinel]]s that guard the [[Halo Array|Halo installations]] and [[Installation 00|The Ark]] and even the [[Sentinel Majors]] of [[Installation 05]] due to its shielding and extreme firepower. Onyx Sentinels fire golden, lethal spears of light from a central eye, which is thought to be similar in strength to the beam weapon fired by [[343 Guilty Spark (Monitor)|343 Guilty Spark]] at several points of ''[[Halo 3]]'' when the player is on the Ark, not just fighting him at the end. This attack causes devastating damage: the destruction of a granite plateau, vaporization of a combat bunker, and the instantaneous destruction of any ground vehicle or infantry, even including a [[SPARTAN-III]]. Enough Onyx Sentinels (about | It is far superior to the regular [[Sentinel]]s that guard the [[Halo Array|Halo installations]] and [[Installation 00|The Ark]] and even the [[Sentinel Majors]] of [[Installation 05]] due to its shielding and extreme firepower. Onyx Sentinels fire golden, lethal spears of light from a central eye, which is thought to be similar in strength to the beam weapon fired by [[343 Guilty Spark (Monitor)|343 Guilty Spark]] at several points of ''[[Halo 3]]'' when the player is on the Ark, not just fighting him at the end. This attack causes devastating damage: the destruction of a granite plateau, vaporization of a combat bunker, and the instantaneous destruction of any ground vehicle or infantry, even including a [[SPARTAN-III]]. Enough Onyx Sentinels (about forty-five) can even vaporize a large starship with apparent ease. | ||
However, they can still be defeated; the Spartans on Onyx once destroyed one at extreme altitude with multiple rockets and sniper rounds, ultimately depleting its shields and destroying it. Although ground troops with only small-arms are virtually helpless when they form larger groups, once these formations are separated they become easy targets for units with heavier firepower; for example, [[Fleet Master]] [[Voro Nar 'Mantakree]]'s fleet dispatched to Onyx destroyed many Sentinels after they were forced out of formation. | However, they can still be defeated; the Spartans on Onyx once destroyed one at extreme altitude with multiple rockets and sniper rounds, ultimately depleting its shields and destroying it. Although ground troops with only small-arms are virtually helpless when they form larger groups, once these formations are separated they become easy targets for units with heavier firepower; for example, [[Fleet Master]] [[Voro Nar 'Mantakree]]'s fleet dispatched to Onyx destroyed many Sentinels after they were forced out of formation. | ||
=== Other Roles === | === Other Roles === | ||
Onyx Sentinels are also known to have other specific tasks beside combat, much like other types of Sentinels. Because of their modular shape, they can transform into several different types of configurations. For example, they can interlace into oblong-shaped formations, which are used for excavating and earth-moving. In the center of the worm-shaped configuration travels a continuous stream of stone. This type of configuration has been observed excavating the underground Forerunner city on Onyx, to allow access to the [[Onyx Shield World|Shield World]] within. These variants are not hostile, unless provoked. | Onyx Sentinels are also known to have other specific tasks beside combat, much like other types of Sentinels. Because of their modular shape, they can transform into several different types of configurations. For example, they can interlace into oblong-shaped formations, which are used for excavating and earth-moving. In the center of the worm-shaped configuration travels a continuous stream of stone. This type of configuration has been observed excavating the underground Forerunner city on Onyx, to allow access to the [[Onyx Shield World|Shield World]] within. These variants are not hostile, unless provoked. | ||
Another, more original role of the Onyx Sentinels was making up the entire planetary structure of Onyx. Under the artificial and entirely [[Terraforming|terraformed]] surface were trillions of these machines, forming the megastructure. In the end of the battle of Onyx, as the portal to the Shield World closed, the artificial planet dissolved with the sentinels decimating a Covenant fleet. It is unknown if they rearranged to form the planetary structure after this.<ref name="GoO"/> | Another, more original role of the Onyx Sentinels was making up the entire planetary structure of Onyx. Under the artificial and entirely [[Terraforming|terraformed]] surface were trillions of these machines, forming the megastructure. In the end of the battle of Onyx, as the portal to the Shield World closed, the artificial planet dissolved with the sentinels decimating a Covenant fleet. It is unknown if they rearranged to form the planetary structure after this.<ref name="GoO"/> | ||