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The '''Spade''' is a [[civilian]] flatbed truck manufactured by [[TurboGen]]. The latest installment in TurboGen's line of all-terrain transport vehicles, the Spade is a versatile, rugged, and rather affordable vehicle, making it very popular among colonial settlers.<ref name="EVG"/> | The '''Spade''' is a [[civilian]] [[Civilian vehicles|flatbed truck]] manufactured by [[TurboGen]]. The latest installment in TurboGen's line of all-terrain transport vehicles, the Spade is a versatile, rugged, and rather affordable vehicle, making it very popular among colonial settlers.<ref name="EVG"/> | ||
== Overview == | ==Overview== | ||
The Spade is primarily used among heavy-industry workers and farmers who operate in rugged environments; the vehicle is named after the [[Spadehorn]], a bovid indigenous to [[Reach]], which belies the truck's use among farmers.<ref name="EVG"/> It is also used by civilians on [[Tribute]].<ref name="landf"> | The Spade is primarily used among heavy-industry workers and farmers who operate in rugged environments; the vehicle is named after the [[Spadehorn]], a bovid indigenous to [[Reach]], which belies the truck's use among farmers.<ref name="EVG"/> It is also used by civilians on [[Tribute]].<ref name="landf">''Halo 4'', multiplayer map [[Landfall]]</ref> | ||
As its name suggests, the Spade features an independent-wheel drive system, giving it the ability to traverse difficult terrain with relative ease. It is powered by an M96 compound energy [[methane]] engine, which is capable of powering the truck for long periods of time in physically demanding locales. The Spade's flatbed can carry large quantities of supplies, and a tow cable is mounted to the front grille, adding to the vehicle's utility. The Spade is available in a wide variety of colors.<ref name="EVG"/> | As its name suggests, the Spade features an independent-wheel drive system, giving it the ability to traverse difficult terrain with relative ease. It is powered by an M96 compound energy [[methane]] engine, which is capable of powering the truck for long periods of time in physically demanding locales. The Spade's flatbed can carry large quantities of supplies, and a tow cable is mounted to the front grille, adding to the vehicle's utility. The Spade is available in a wide variety of colors.<ref name="EVG"/> | ||
The Spade is designed for operations on rugged colonial worlds that possess only minimal infrastructure. The Spade and its sibling frontier trucks share parts – and handling characteristics – with the ubiquitous [[M12 Warthog]], which meant that many recruits were already proficient with basic vehicle maintenance and off-road driving skills before they ever arrive at UNSC boot camp.<ref name="CF100">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/sweet-centennial | The Spade is designed for operations on rugged colonial worlds that possess only minimal infrastructure. The Spade and its sibling frontier trucks share parts – and handling characteristics – with the ubiquitous [[M12 Warthog]], which meant that many recruits were already proficient with basic vehicle maintenance and off-road driving skills before they ever arrive at UNSC boot camp.<ref name="CF100">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/sweet-centennial ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder - Sweet Centennial]</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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*The logo on the hood is similar to that of the [[wikipedia:Dodge Ram|Dodge Ram]], with the horns modified to look like spades. This logo depicts the vehicle's animal namesake, the [[Spadehorn]]. | *The logo on the hood is similar to that of the [[wikipedia:Dodge Ram|Dodge Ram]], with the horns modified to look like spades. This logo depicts the vehicle's animal namesake, the [[Spadehorn]]. | ||
*Like most civilian vehicles, and unlike the Warthog and the Mongoose, the Spade's horn can be sounded continuously. | *Like most civilian vehicles, and unlike the Warthog and the Mongoose, the Spade's horn can be sounded continuously. | ||
*The vehicle, along with the [[unidentified civilian transport craft]], made an appearance in the ''[[Halo 4]]'' multiplayer map ''[[ | *The vehicle, along with the [[unidentified civilian transport craft]], made an appearance in the ''[[Halo 4]]'' multiplayer map ''[[Landfall]]''.<ref name="landf"/> | ||
*The | **The vehicle's appearance in the garage area of Landfall is as a stationary scenery prop, and thus cannot be driven. This prop is slightly larger than the in-game vehicle found in ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
