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===Brute Tank=== | ===Brute Tank=== | ||
The "Brute Tank" is a vehicle cut from the game, notable for its high similarity to the existing [[Type-26 Wraith|Wraith]]. However, the Brute Tank instead comes equipped with a [[M512 smooth-bore high-velocity cannon|turret]] like those found on the [[M808B Scorpion|Scorpion]] tank. Text strings in the "Sway" alpha build reference <code>brutetank_power_hack_obstruction</code>, possibly meaning the tank was to have some form of hacking ability.{{Ref/Reuse|YTAlpha}} Presumably, this vehicle was intended to be used by the [[Jiralhanae]] and their [[ | The "Brute Tank" is a vehicle cut from the game, notable for its high similarity to the existing [[Type-26 Wraith|Wraith]]. However, the Brute Tank instead comes equipped with a [[M512 smooth-bore high-velocity cannon|turret]] like those found on the [[M808B Scorpion|Scorpion]] tank. Text strings in the "Sway" alpha build reference <code>brutetank_power_hack_obstruction</code>, possibly meaning the tank was to have some form of hacking ability.{{Ref/Reuse|YTAlpha}} Presumably, this vehicle was intended to be used by the [[Jiralhanae]] and their [[Avitus|Chieftain]]. | ||
Although the Brute Tank icon found in the final release of ''Halo Wars'' depicts a Wraith with a Scorpion turret, some models seen in earlier builds have a more distinctive appearance of a Wraith with a more Covenant-style turret; these vehicles bear some resemblance to certain ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' concept art, shown below. Another piece of concept art uploaded to ArtStation by Nathan Stefan shows a vehicle very similar to the Brute Tank, though the image itself is named <code>gorgon-005</code> - this vehicle bears little resemblance to the [[#Gorgon|Gorgon]], so the art's status is unclear. | Although the Brute Tank icon found in the final release of ''Halo Wars'' depicts a Wraith with a Scorpion turret, some models seen in earlier builds have a more distinctive appearance of a Wraith with a more Covenant-style turret; these vehicles bear some resemblance to certain ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' concept art, shown below. Another piece of concept art uploaded to ArtStation by Nathan Stefan shows a vehicle very similar to the Brute Tank, though the image itself is named <code>gorgon-005</code> - this vehicle bears little resemblance to the [[#Gorgon|Gorgon]], so the art's status is unclear. | ||
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====Thorn beast==== | ====Thorn beast==== | ||
The [[thorn beast]]s are another cut creature seen fully modelled, textured and animated; they are present in the ''Halo Wars'' [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3 2008]] build and can be seen walking around the map around thirteen minutes into the demo. They do not appear to attack UNSC forces.{{Ref/Site|Id=E32008|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.gamespot.com/videos/halo-wars-e3-2008-stage-show-demo/2300-6194807/|Site=Gamespot|Page=Halo Wars E3 2008 Stage Show Demo}} Thorn beasts remain canon in the ''Halo'' setting; with the [[ | The [[thorn beast]]s are another cut creature seen fully modelled, textured and animated; they are present in the ''Halo Wars'' [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3 2008]] build and can be seen walking around the map around thirteen minutes into the demo. They do not appear to attack UNSC forces.{{Ref/Site|Id=E32008|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.gamespot.com/videos/halo-wars-e3-2008-stage-show-demo/2300-6194807/|Site=Gamespot|Page=Halo Wars E3 2008 Stage Show Demo}} Thorn beasts remain canon in the ''Halo'' setting; with the [[Avitus|Chieftain]] character said to particularly enjoy eating them; they were later featured in the novel ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'' as a delicacy enjoyed by the crew of ''[[Rapid Conversion]]''. | ||
Interestingly, ''Halo Wars'' is not the first time the thorn beasts were developed to appear in a ''Halo'' game; they were originally designed by [[Paul Russel]] during the [[Development of Halo: Combat Evolved|development]] of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', where they were modelled with an identical design and similarly cut. | Interestingly, ''Halo Wars'' is not the first time the thorn beasts were developed to appear in a ''Halo'' game; they were originally designed by [[Paul Russel]] during the [[Development of Halo: Combat Evolved|development]] of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', where they were modelled with an identical design and similarly cut. | ||