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[[File:Brontothere3.png|thumb|300px|A Kaimistro]]
The '''''Kaimistro''''' ('''"rhinok"''' in [[Human languages|English]]) is a large, rhino-like herbivore. They feed on grasses and woody foliage, and are in turn prey to large carnivores. Possessing extremely complicated body chemistry, and evidence exists that their chirality can be very easily swapped between generations. Their intestinal flora is designed to operate in conjunction with [[Forerunner]] environmental nanomachines to serve as bioreactors for various useful compounds. On some installations, local sentinel retinue monitor and shepherd rhinok herds as they traverse their migratory patterns, regardless of unexpected environmental changes.{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=362}}


The '''Kaimistro''' is a large, rhino-like herbivore. They feed on grasses and woody foliage, and are in turn prey to large carnivores. Possessing extremely complicated body chemistry, and evidence exists that their chirality can be very easily swapped between generations. Their intestional flora is designed to operate in conjuction with [[Forerunner]] enviromental nanomachines to serve as bioreactors for various useful compounds. On some installations, local sentinel retinue monitor and shepard rhinok herds as they traverse their migatory patterns, regardless of unexpected enviromental changes.{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=362}}
==Production notes==
Kaimistro were modeled for ''[[Halo Infinite]]''{{'}}s [[Halo Infinite announcement trailer|announcement trailer]] at [[Wikipedia:Electronic Entertainment Expo 2018|E3 2018]].<ref name="HIT">''[[Halo Infinite]]'' [[Halo Infinite announcement trailer|reveal trailer]]</ref> During the trailer's production, they were internally referred to as "space rhinos" by members of [[343 Industries]].{{Ref/YouTube|Id=TMOTHIAT|PTreFoLAufw|Halo|The Making of the Halo Infinite Announce Trailer}} They were cut from the final game.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Concept art===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HINF 2018-Trailer-Rhinok.png|A Rhinok in the [[Halo Infinite announcement trailer|''Halo Infinite'' announcement trailer]].
File:HINF SpaceRhino Concept 1.jpg|Early concept art for the Kaimistro.
HINF 2018-Trailer-RhinokHerd.png|A Rhinok herd in the [[Halo Infinite announcement trailer|''Halo Infinite'' announcement trailer]].
File:HINF SpaceRhino Concept 2.jpg|Early concept art for the Kaimistro.
File:Enc22-Rhinok.png|A Rhinok in the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]''.
File:HINF SpaceRhino Concept 3.jpg|Early concept art for the Kaimistro.
File:HINF_Rhino_Concept.png|Concept art.{{Ref/Reuse|TMOTHIAT}}
File:HINF_Rhino_Juvenile_Concept.png|Concept art of a juvenile Kaimistro.{{Ref/Reuse|TMOTHIAT}}
File:HINF-Spacerhinoconcept.jpg|Concept art of a Kaimistro for ''Halo Infinite''.
File:Rhinoreferences.PNG|References used for the modeling of Kaimistro.{{Ref/Reuse|TMOTHIAT}}
File:SpaceRhino1.PNG|Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the ''Halo Infinite''{{'}}s announcement trailer.{{Ref/Reuse|TMOTHIAT}}
File:SpaceRhino5.jpg|3D models used in ''Halo Infinite''{{'}}s announcement trailer.{{Ref/Reuse|TMOTHIAT}}
</gallery>
 
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
File:Brontothere1.png|Detailed view of a Kaimistro nostril in the ''Halo Infinite''{{'}}s announcement trailer.{{Ref/Reuse|HIT}}
File:Brontothere2.png|A Kaimistro begins to rise from bedding down in the grass in the ''Halo Infinite''{{'}}s announcement trailer.{{Ref/Reuse|HIT}}
File:Brontothere4.png|A herd of twenty-sixth century Kaimistro in the ''Halo Infinite''{{'}}s announcement trailer.{{Ref/Reuse|HIT}}
File:Brontothere5.png|A herd of Kaimistro on a Halo ring in the ''Halo Infinite''{{'}}s announcement trailer.{{Ref/Reuse|HIT}}
File:SpaceRhino2.PNG|Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the ''Halo Infinite''{{'}}s announcement trailer.{{Ref/Reuse|TMOTHIAT}}
File:SpaceRhino3.PNG|Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the ''Halo Infinite''{{'}}s announcement trailer.{{Ref/Reuse|TMOTHIAT}}
File:HTVS2 - Reavians plus Kaimistro.png|Reavians watching a video featuring Kaimistro in ''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]'' Official Trailer.
</gallery>
 
===Renders===
<gallery>
File:HINF Space Rhino Render 1.jpg|Render of the high res sculpt of the Kaimistro.
File:HINF Space Rhino Render 02.jpg|Render of the high res sculpt of the Kaimistro.
File:HINF Space Rhino Render 3.jpg|Render of the high res sculpt of the Kaimistro.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Latest revision as of 17:45, January 20, 2024

A Kaimistro

The Kaimistro ("rhinok" in English) is a large, rhino-like herbivore. They feed on grasses and woody foliage, and are in turn prey to large carnivores. Possessing extremely complicated body chemistry, and evidence exists that their chirality can be very easily swapped between generations. Their intestinal flora is designed to operate in conjunction with Forerunner environmental nanomachines to serve as bioreactors for various useful compounds. On some installations, local sentinel retinue monitor and shepherd rhinok herds as they traverse their migratory patterns, regardless of unexpected environmental changes.[1]

Production notes[edit]

Kaimistro were modeled for Halo Infinite's announcement trailer at E3 2018.[2] During the trailer's production, they were internally referred to as "space rhinos" by members of 343 Industries.[3] They were cut from the final game.

Gallery[edit]

Concept art[edit]

  • Early concept art for the Kaimistro.

    Early concept art for the Kaimistro.

  • Early concept art for the Kaimistro.

    Early concept art for the Kaimistro.

  • Early concept art for the Kaimistro.

    Early concept art for the Kaimistro.

  • Concept art.[3]

    Concept art.[3]

  • Concept art of a juvenile Kaimistro.[3]

    Concept art of a juvenile Kaimistro.[3]

  • Concept art of a Kaimistro for Halo Infinite.

    Concept art of a Kaimistro for Halo Infinite.

  • References used for the modeling of Kaimistro.[3]

    References used for the modeling of Kaimistro.[3]

  • Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the Halo Infinite's announcement trailer.[3]

    Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the Halo Infinite's announcement trailer.[3]

  • 3D models used in Halo Infinite's announcement trailer.[3]

    3D models used in Halo Infinite's announcement trailer.[3]

Screenshots[edit]

  • Detailed view of a Kaimistro nostril in the Halo Infinite's announcement trailer.[2]

    Detailed view of a Kaimistro nostril in the Halo Infinite's announcement trailer.[2]

  • A Kaimistro begins to rise from bedding down in the grass in the Halo Infinite's announcement trailer.[2]

    A Kaimistro begins to rise from bedding down in the grass in the Halo Infinite's announcement trailer.[2]

  • A herd of twenty-sixth century Kaimistro in the Halo Infinite's announcement trailer.[2]

    A herd of twenty-sixth century Kaimistro in the Halo Infinite's announcement trailer.[2]

  • A herd of Kaimistro on a Halo ring in the Halo Infinite's announcement trailer.[2]

    A herd of Kaimistro on a Halo ring in the Halo Infinite's announcement trailer.[2]

  • Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the Halo Infinite's announcement trailer.[3]

    Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the Halo Infinite's announcement trailer.[3]

  • Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the Halo Infinite's announcement trailer.[3]

    Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the Halo Infinite's announcement trailer.[3]

  • Reavians watching a video featuring Kaimistro in Halo: The Television Series Season Two Official Trailer.

    Reavians watching a video featuring Kaimistro in Halo: The Television Series Season Two Official Trailer.

Renders[edit]

  • Render of the high res sculpt of the Kaimistro.

    Render of the high res sculpt of the Kaimistro.

  • Render of the high res sculpt of the Kaimistro.

    Render of the high res sculpt of the Kaimistro.

  • Render of the high res sculpt of the Kaimistro.

    Render of the high res sculpt of the Kaimistro.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 362
  2. ^ a b c d e Halo Infinite reveal trailer
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h YouTube - Halo, The Making of the Halo Infinite Announce Trailer
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