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The '''Retriever''',<ref name="EVG"/> also known as a '''Strato-Sentinel''',<ref name="hitd103"/> is a [[Forerunner]] [[Sentinel]] variant. Retrievers are designed to perform [[terraforming]] projects and capable of mining [[moon]]s, [[asteroid]]s, or other planetary bodies,<ref name="EVG"/> such as the [[Strip mining moon|resource moon]] located in the middle of [[Installation 00]].<ref name="AH3">'''[[The Art of Halo 3]]''', ''page 32''</ref> | The '''Retriever''',<ref name="EVG"/> also known as a '''Strato-Sentinel''',<ref name="hitd103"/> is a [[Forerunner]] [[Sentinel]] variant. Retrievers are designed to perform [[terraforming]] projects and capable of mining [[moon]]s, [[asteroid]]s, or other planetary bodies,<ref name="EVG"/> such as the [[Strip mining moon|resource moon]] located in the middle of [[Installation 00]].<ref name="AH3">'''[[The Art of Halo 3]]''', ''page 32''</ref> | ||
==Description== | == Description == | ||
{{Quote|Our records indicate that it employs an artificially produced gravitic force to remove minerals from a planet's surface. Those minerals in turn are used to build Forerunner structures and installations.|Usze 'Taham<ref name="hitd103"/>}} | {{Quote|Our records indicate that it employs an artificially produced gravitic force to remove minerals from a planet's surface. Those minerals in turn are used to build Forerunner structures and installations.|Usze 'Taham<ref name="hitd103"/>}} | ||
Dark gray in color, Retrievers are massive [[Sentinel]]s that are slightly smaller than 498 meters. The upper section of a Retriever is vast and wide, while the lower section is lined with numerous mechanical, tentacle-like "legs" that move in pursuit of objects. Glowing eye-like lights are installed on the front of each Sentinel. A Retriever is capable of producing an artificial gravitic force that allows it to remove materials from a world's surface. Once in position above an acceptable place to harvest, the Retriever deploys its blue, gravitic beam towards the world's surface and begins hauling chunks of land caught in the beam into its underbelly.<ref name="hitd103"/> The mining process utilized by a Retriever is noted to create a tornado-like effect as the ground is pulled into the Sentinel's hold.<ref name="hitd272">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 272-274'' (Google Play edition)</ref> If deemed necessary, a Retriever is capable of connecting and merging with another Retriever and forming a single unit. Combined Retrievers somewhat resemble an average Retriever, though they seem to be more effective in combat and are significantly more maneuverable. With no apparent drawbacks, a combined Retriever seems to take on the benefits of both Retrievers' speed and weaponry.<ref name="hitd122">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 122-126'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | Dark gray in color, Retrievers are massive [[Sentinel]]s that are slightly smaller than 498 meters. The upper section of a Retriever is vast and wide, while the lower section is lined with numerous mechanical, tentacle-like "legs" that move in pursuit of objects. Glowing eye-like lights are installed on the front of each Sentinel. | ||
A Retriever is capable of producing an artificial gravitic force that allows it to remove materials from a world's surface. Once in position above an acceptable place to harvest, the Retriever deploys its blue, gravitic beam towards the world's surface and begins hauling chunks of land caught in the beam into its underbelly.<ref name="hitd103"/> The mining process utilized by a Retriever is noted to create a tornado-like effect as the ground is pulled into the Sentinel's hold.<ref name="hitd272">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 272-274'' (Google Play edition)</ref> If deemed necessary, a Retriever is capable of connecting and merging with another Retriever and forming a single unit. Combined Retrievers somewhat resemble an average Retriever, though they seem to be more effective in combat and are significantly more maneuverable. With no apparent drawbacks, a combined Retriever seems to take on the benefits of both Retrievers' speed and weaponry.<ref name="hitd122">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 122-126'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | |||
When a Retriever is threatened or attacked, the Sentinel variant may use its gravitic beam as a dangerous, though cumbersome, weapon. As the Sentinel was not designed for combat situations, Retrievers have little to no shielding.<ref name="hitd107">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 107-108'' (Google Play edition)</ref> In [[2555]], [[monitor]] [[000 Tragic Solitude]] outfitted thousands of Retrievers with massive energy weapons mounted on their fronts. These Retrievers were capable of utilized powerful volleys of energy against opponents and were significantly faster and had greater maneuverability in space.<ref name="hitd122"/> Once destroyed, Retrievers typically exploded into a giant fireball that engulfed its surroundings.<ref name="hitd118"/> | When a Retriever is threatened or attacked, the Sentinel variant may use its gravitic beam as a dangerous, though cumbersome, weapon. As the Sentinel was not designed for combat situations, Retrievers have little to no shielding.<ref name="hitd107">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 107-108'' (Google Play edition)</ref> In [[2555]], [[monitor]] [[000 Tragic Solitude]] outfitted thousands of Retrievers with massive energy weapons mounted on their fronts. These Retrievers were capable of utilized powerful volleys of energy against opponents and were significantly faster and had greater maneuverability in space.<ref name="hitd122"/> Once destroyed, Retrievers typically exploded into a giant fireball that engulfed its surroundings.<ref name="hitd118"/> | ||
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==Roles== | ==Roles== | ||
{{Quote|I thought Retrievers were just for mining and gathering minerals!|Captain [[Annabelle Richards]], upon seeing a heavily armed Retriever<ref name="hitd118"/>}} | {{Quote|I thought Retrievers were just for mining and gathering minerals!|Captain [[Annabelle Richards]], upon seeing a heavily armed Retriever<ref name="hitd118"/>}} | ||
The one of the primary purposes of a Retriever is the mining, gathering, and transporting of minerals and other natural resources from a world.<ref name="hitd118"/> Using its artificially created gravitic force, Retrievers extract materials from a world's surface and transport to construct Forerunner structures and installations.<ref name="hitd103"/> The [[Forerunner]]s utilized Retrievers to help in the construction of the [[Halo Array|Halo rings]], such as the newly constructed [[Installation 04B|Installation 04]] in [[2552]].<ref name="AH3"/> The Retrievers gathered raw materials from the mined planetoid in Installation 00's planetoid and transported them to a forge within the [[Foundry]] that refined, processed, and stabilized the materials into the mold of a Halo installation.<ref name="hitd246">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''page 246'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Although usually automated, Retrievers can be controlled by a [[monitor]]. Monitors are capable of effectively utilizing Retrievers in combat, and can have them overwhelm opponents.<ref name="hitd122"/> | The one of the primary purposes of a Retriever is the mining, gathering, and transporting of minerals and other natural resources from a world.<ref name="hitd118"/> Using its artificially created gravitic force, Retrievers extract materials from a world's surface and transport to construct Forerunner structures and installations.<ref name="hitd103"/> | ||
The [[Forerunner]]s utilized Retrievers to help in the construction of the [[Halo Array|Halo rings]], such as the newly constructed [[Installation 04B|Installation 04]] in [[2552]].<ref name="AH3"/> The Retrievers gathered raw materials from the mined planetoid in Installation 00's planetoid and transported them to a forge within the [[Foundry]] that refined, processed, and stabilized the materials into the mold of a Halo installation.<ref name="hitd246">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''page 246'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Although usually automated, Retrievers can be controlled by a [[monitor]]. Monitors are capable of effectively utilizing Retrievers in combat, and can have them overwhelm opponents.<ref name="hitd122"/> | |||
A Retriever is programmed to complete its tasks with no deviations or hesitations.<ref name="hitd272"/> Although the function of the Retriever is primarily construction-related, the Sentinel is able to defend itself if necessary.<ref name="hitd107"/> However, Retrievers maneuvere poorly and are unable to effectively combat [[Sangheili]] and [[human]] vessels alone.<ref name="hitd118"/> | A Retriever is programmed to complete its tasks with no deviations or hesitations.<ref name="hitd272"/> Although the function of the Retriever is primarily construction-related, the Sentinel is able to defend itself if necessary.<ref name="hitd107"/> However, Retrievers maneuvere poorly and are unable to effectively combat [[Sangheili]] and [[human]] vessels alone.<ref name="hitd118"/> | ||