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Each BOB has a set time limit before it vanishes. For some BOBs, this time frame begins as soon as it is alerted to the player's presence. For others, the countdown begins once the player enters a certain area, thus it is possible for the player to miss the BOB entirely if it is not spotted. When the limit is reached, the BOB activates [[Active Camouflage]] and disappears completely. | Each BOB has a set time limit before it vanishes. For some BOBs, this time frame begins as soon as it is alerted to the player's presence. For others, the countdown begins once the player enters a certain area, thus it is possible for the player to miss the BOB entirely if it is not spotted. When the limit is reached, the BOB activates [[Active Camouflage]] and disappears completely. | ||
Killing one of the BOB's will reward the player the "[[ | Killing one of the BOB's will reward the player the "[[Seek and Destroy]]" medal.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', ''Game Stats''</ref> However, the medal can only be viewed on [[Bungie.net]]. In the post-game carnage report, the BOB is referred to as a "Elite light vehicle". On Bungie.net, their description is simply "Wipe them out." | ||
The name "BOB" is a [[List of Marathon references in Halo|reference]] to [[Bungie]]'s ''[[Marathon]]'' video game series. All human characters in the series, besides the player, are known as [[w:c:marathongame:BOB|"BOBs"]]. "BOB" is an acronym for ''"Born on Board"'', a reference to the characters having lived their entire lives onboard the titular colony ship. | The name "BOB" is a [[List of Marathon references in Halo|reference]] to [[Bungie]]'s ''[[Marathon]]'' video game series. All human characters in the series, besides the player, are known as [[w:c:marathongame:BOB|"BOBs"]]. "BOB" is an acronym for ''"Born on Board"'', a reference to the characters having lived their entire lives onboard the titular colony ship. | ||