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Guardians are seemingly somewhat variable in appearance. One variant possesses horizontally ovoid-shaped heads and long, phoenix-like wings consisting of multiple segments, presumably held together by [[hard light]] bonds. Another variant possesses a head that is vertically roughly elliptical (reminiscent of a humanoid face), topped with a broad, vaguely conical protrusion, along with shorter wings composed of comparatively fewer segments. Both variants are enormous; with the | Guardians are seemingly somewhat variable in appearance. One variant possesses horizontally ovoid-shaped heads and long, phoenix-like wings consisting of multiple segments, presumably held together by [[hard light]] bonds. Another variant, witnessed on [[Sanghelios]], possesses a head that is vertically roughly elliptical (reminiscent of a humanoid face), topped with a broad, vaguely conical protrusion, along with shorter wings composed of comparatively fewer segments. Both variants are enormous; with the variant present on Sanghelios appearing to be hundreds of meters in height. One of the variants possesseses long, tentacle-like appendages that protrude from the "chin", similar to the tentacles of [[Gatherer]]s. | ||
Guardians are capable of concealing themselves underground and can produce powerful shockwaves. | Guardians are capable of concealing themselves underground and can produce powerful shockwaves. | ||
Revision as of 22:36, June 9, 2015
Guardians are Forerunner constructs.[1] At some point in 2558, a Guardian would have an encounter with the Swords of Sanghelios, led by the Arbiter Thel 'Vadam and ONI forces led by Jameson Locke.[2]
Description
Guardians are seemingly somewhat variable in appearance. One variant possesses horizontally ovoid-shaped heads and long, phoenix-like wings consisting of multiple segments, presumably held together by hard light bonds. Another variant, witnessed on Sanghelios, possesses a head that is vertically roughly elliptical (reminiscent of a humanoid face), topped with a broad, vaguely conical protrusion, along with shorter wings composed of comparatively fewer segments. Both variants are enormous; with the variant present on Sanghelios appearing to be hundreds of meters in height. One of the variants possesseses long, tentacle-like appendages that protrude from the "chin", similar to the tentacles of Gatherers.
Guardians are capable of concealing themselves underground and can produce powerful shockwaves.
Behind-the-scenes
- First seen in the Halo Xbox One announcement trailer, this construct bears resemblance to the description of a war sphinx, albeit far larger. However, Jeff Easterling of 343 Industries later confirmed that it was not a war sphinx.[3]
- When asked about the Forerunner construct seen in the Halo 5: Guardians key art on Twitter, the game's Creative Director Josh Holmes replied that "The answer is in plain sight."[4]
Gallery
Thel 'Vadam studying a holographic render of the Guardian in Halo 2: Anniversary's prologue.
Another view of the holographic render of the Guardian from Halo 2: Anniversary's prologue.
The Guardian rising from the sands in the Halo Xbox One announcement trailer.
A similar Guardian over a Sanghelios city in the cover art for Halo 5: Guardians
A Forerunner symbol resembling the Guardian featured in the final message of Hunt the Signal
List of appearances
- Halo 2: Anniversary (First appearance) (Hologram only)
- Halo 5: Guardians
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