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Flood Blister
General overview
Distinctions:	Large, spherical pods containing developing Infection Forms.
Height:	Approx. 5.5ft. in diameter

Latest revision as of 17:57, December 23, 2023

Flood blisters^[1] also referred to as Flood Eggs^[2] or Flood Growth Pods^[3] are large, bulbous Flood growths that form on walls and floors, and particularly on surfaces covered with Flood biomatter. They are only seen during advanced stages of Flood infestation, when a Gravemind has formed and consumed enough flesh to create a Flood hive and support Pure Forms.^[4] They have no means of defense, but if ruptured, they explode and release their infectious spores and their Infection Forms. Non-sentient animals or corpses not harnessed for combat forms are seeded with Flood cells and transformed into infection form-filled sacs. These diseased growths are one of the most pernicious aspects of the Flood, and a single spore could potentially transform an entire planet's biosphere into quivering masses of diseased mucus and bile if left unchecked.^[1]

Gameplay[edit]

In Halo 3, blisters were encountered in the Campaign levels Floodgate and Cortana, and in the multiplayer maps Isolation and Cold Storage, though the multiplayer blisters do not release Infection Forms.^[5]

In Halo Wars, the Flood blisters are called Flood Eggs. They serve as double-edged swords; shooting these pods will sometimes releases precious resources but other times, they will release either a swarm of Infection Forms or a Flood Spore cloud, both of which can destroy infantry squads in seconds.

In Halo Wars 2, Flood blisters can be encountered in the Awakening the Nightmare campaign. They will detonate if any units get near them, releasing their payload of Pod infectors, but can also be destroyed from afar with weapons fire.

Trivia[edit]

Hitting the pods with flame-based weaponry will cause the pod to burst, but not release Infection Forms. It could be possible that the Infection Forms that are supposed to emerge burst along with the pod but it is so quick that it looks like one simultaneous explosion.
On Cold Storage, it can be seen that they adhere to surfaces using suction-cup-like appendages.
If a pod carries enough Infection Forms, then each individual flood can be seen on your motion tracker.
Flood blisters were first named in the Phoenix Logs of Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare. Prior to this, their only known name had come from Halo 3 concept art, where they were referred to as Flood Growth Pods.

Gallery[edit]

Flood sacks in Halo 2 Anniversary.
Concept art for the growth pods in Halo 3.
Growth pods within the crashed Indulgence of Conviction.
A render of the Flood Blister model for Halo Wars.
A Flood Blister in Trove's exterior surface Halo Wars.
A Flood Blister on the Spirit of Fire's hull in Halo Wars.
A Flood Blister within Trove in Halo Wars.
A Flood bomber form dropping an egg in Halo Wars.
Concept art of the Flood egg for Halo Wars 2.
The Flood Blister in Halo Wars 2.

List of appearances[edit]

Halo 2 (First appearance)
Halo 3
Halo Wars
Halo Legends
- Origins
Halo Wars 2

Sources[edit]

^ ^a ^b Halo Wars 2, Phoenix Logs - Flood blister
^ Halo Wars
^ Halo 3
^ Halo 3, Floodgate, Cortana
^ Halo 3

[Phoenix-1] Halo Wars 2, Phoenix Logs - Flood blister

[2] Halo Wars

[3] Halo 3

[4] Halo 3, Floodgate, Cortana

[5] Halo 3

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-{{Era|Forerunner|HCW}}
+{{Status|Canon}}
-{{Flood Species Infobox
+{{Flood infobox
-|name='''Flood Growth Pods'''
+|name='''Flood Blister'''
-|image=[[Image:Flood wall.jpg|250px]]
+|image=[[File:Flood wall.jpg|250px]]
 |height= Approx. 5.5ft. in diameter
-|distinctions= Large, spherical pods containing developing [[Flood infection form|Infection Forms]].
+|distinctions= Large, spherical pods containing developing [[Pod infector|Infection Forms]].
 |species= Flood
 |attacks=
 |notable=
 }}
-'''Flood growth pods''' are large, spherical collections of biomass that grow on the surfaces of ships, buildings, and other structures. They are started when mass [[The Flood|Flood]] forms enter an area, or when [[Flood spores|Flood Spores]] enter the area. They incubate developing [[Flood infection form|Infection Forms]]. They are only seen during stages of advanced [[The Flood|Flood]] infestation when a [[Gravemind]] has formed and consumed enough flesh, to support [[Flood pure form|Pure Forms]].<ref>''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Floodgate]]'', ''[[Cortana (level)|Cortana]]''</ref> They have no forms of attacks, but if they are attacked, they explode, and release their infectious spores and their [[Flood infection form|Infection Forms]].
+'''Flood blisters'''<ref name="Phoenix">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', ''[[Phoenix Logs]]'' - Flood blister</ref> also referred to as '''Flood Eggs'''<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]'''</ref> or '''Flood Growth Pods'''<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]'''</ref> are large, bulbous Flood growths that form on walls and floors, and particularly on surfaces covered with Flood biomatter. They are only seen during advanced stages of [[Flood]] infestation, when a [[Gravemind]] has formed and consumed enough flesh to create a [[Flood hive]] and support [[Flood pure form|Pure Forms]].<ref>''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Floodgate]]'', ''[[Cortana (level)|Cortana]]''</ref> They have no means of defense, but if ruptured, they explode and release their infectious [[spore]]s and their [[Pod infector|Infection Forms]]. Non-sentient animals or corpses not harnessed for [[Flood combat form|combat forms]] are seeded with Flood cells and transformed into infection form-filled sacs. These diseased growths are one of the most pernicious aspects of the Flood, and a single spore could potentially transform an entire planet's biosphere into quivering masses of diseased mucus and bile if left unchecked.{{Ref/Reuse|Phoenix}}
-==Appearances==
+==Gameplay==
-They are first seen in ''[[Halo 2]]'', during the Flood Invasion of ''[[High Charity]]'', though it was only at development stage. Later, in ''[[Halo 3]]'', it was encountered more in the [[Campaign]] levels [[Floodgate]] and [[Cortana (level)|Cortana]], and in the multiplayer maps [[Isolation]] and [[Cold Storage]], though the multiplayer pods do not release Infection Forms.<ref>''[[Halo 3]]''</ref>
+In ''[[Halo 3]]'', blisters were encountered in the [[Campaign]] levels [[Floodgate]] and [[Cortana (level)|Cortana]], and in the multiplayer maps [[Isolation]] and [[Cold Storage]], though the multiplayer blisters do not release Infection Forms.<ref>''[[Halo 3]]''</ref>
-The use of Flood Growth Pods, is quite similar to [[Flood carrier form|Carrier Form]] Flood; they incubate the Infection Forms for a certain time and if the pods are agitated (i.e. being shot at or hit) they burst open and spew Infection Forms (between five and 20 Infection Forms). Unlike the Carrier, however, the pods are completely idle and mostly defenseless.  They can't suicide bomb the player like a [[Flood carrier form|Carrier]] can, but still pose a threat due to the large number of Infection Forms they release, causing players to think twice before they begin spewing rounds around a room to try and hit anything that moves.
+In ''[[Halo Wars]]'', the Flood blisters are called Flood Eggs. They serve as double-edged swords; shooting these pods will sometimes releases precious resources but other times, they will release either a swarm of Infection Forms or a Flood Spore cloud, both of which can destroy infantry squads in seconds.
-In ''[[Halo Wars]]'', the Flood Growth Pods are called Flood Eggs. They serve as double-edged swords; shooting these pods will sometimes releases precious resources but other times, they will release either a swarm of Infection Forms or a Flood Spore cloud, both of which can destroy infantry squads in seconds.
+In ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', Flood blisters can be encountered in the ''Awakening the Nightmare'' campaign. They will detonate if any units get near them, releasing their payload of Pod infectors, but can also be destroyed from afar with weapons fire.
 ==Trivia==
 *Hitting the pods with flame-based weaponry will cause the pod to burst, but not release Infection Forms. It could be possible that the Infection Forms that are supposed to emerge burst along with the pod but it is so quick that it looks like one simultaneous explosion.
 *On [[Cold Storage]], it can be seen that they adhere to surfaces using suction-cup-like appendages.
-*If a pod carries enough Infection Forms, then each individual flood can be seen on your [[Motion sensor|Motion Sensor]]. Try to stay away from '''those''' pods.
+*If a pod carries enough Infection Forms, then each individual flood can be seen on your [[motion tracker]].
+*Flood blisters were first named in the [[Phoenix Logs]] of ''[[Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare]]''. Prior to this, their only known name had come from ''Halo 3'' concept art, where they were referred to as Flood Growth Pods.
 ==Gallery==
 <gallery>
-File:Floodgate - Flood biomass.jpg|Growth pods within the crashed [[Unidentified Flood-captured battlecruiser|a Flood-infested Covenant battlecruiser]]
+File:H2A - Flood sacks.jpg|Flood sacks in Halo 2 Anniversary.
+File:H3 - Flood growth pods concept.png|Concept art for the growth pods in ''Halo 3''.
+File:Floodgate - Flood biomass.jpg|Growth pods within the crashed ''[[Indulgence of Conviction]]''.
+File:HW FloodEgg Render.jpg|A render of the Flood Blister model for ''Halo Wars''.
+File:HW Flood Egg.png|A Flood Blister in Trove's exterior surface ''Halo Wars''.
+File:HW flood blister.jpg|A Flood Blister on the ''Spirit of Fire''{{'}}s hull in ''Halo Wars''.
+File:HW FloodBlister.png|A Flood Blister within Trove in ''Halo Wars''.
+File:HW FloodBomberEgg.png|A [[Flood bomber form]] dropping an egg in ''Halo Wars''.
+File:HW2_FloodEgg_Concept_SFW.jpg|Concept art of the Flood egg for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
+File:HW2-Blister.png|The Flood Blister in ''Halo Wars 2''.
 </gallery>
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 *''[[Halo Legends]]''
 **''[[Origins]]''
+*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
 ==Sources==
-<references/>
+{{Ref/Sources}}
 {{Flood}}
-[[Category:The Flood]]
+[[Category:Flood]]