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{{Era|Forerunner|Post}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Disambig header|the sentinel|other uses|Protector (disambiguation)}}
{{Disambig header|the Sentinel|other uses|Protector (disambiguation)}}
{{Forerunner Infobox
{{Forerunner infobox
|name= Protector Sentinel
|name=Protector Sentinel
|image=[[File:HW2 Blitz Protector Sentinel.png|300px]]
|image=[[File:HW2 Blitz Protector Sentinel.png|300px]]
|role= Defense
|role=Defense
|size=
|length=
|length=
|width=
|height=
|height=
|armament=High powered [[Sentinel Beam]]
|mass=
|armament=High-powered [[Sentinel Beam]] emitter{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|armor=Shielding {{C|Optional}}
|armor=Shielding {{C|Optional}}
}}
}}
'''Protector Sentinels''' are a specialized variety of [[Forerunner]] [[Sentinel]] similar to the [[Super Sentinel]]s.<ref name="HW2">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref>
'''Protector Sentinels''' are a specialized variety of [[Forerunner]] [[Sentinel]] similar to the [[Super Sentinel]]s.{{Ref/Game|HW2|In-game unit}}{{Ref/Game|Id=PL|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Protector Sentinel}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=329}}
 
==Overview==
The Protector is one of the oldest classes of Sentinel built by the Forerunners, originally used by the [[Forerunner fleet]] in vast fleets as escorts for [[Weapon-ship|fighter-bomber]] squadrons. Over time, their role evolved to suit localised defence, leading to their deployment on a range of installations including [[Installation 00]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} It is unclear whether this evolution involved a literal evolution from the larger Protectors found on the Ark to the [[Protector Sentinel (Trove)|smaller Protectors]] found on [[Trove]].
 
During the [[Second Ark Conflict]], [[Ellen Anders]] was able to use her expertise in Forerunner technology to take control of a number of Protector Sentinels.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
 
===Armament===
Protectors are outfitted with a high-powered beam emitter capable of cutting through [[energy shielding]] and ablative armour plating.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} When destroyed, they self-destruct and emit an [[electromagnetic pulse]] to disable enemy technology and vehicles in the nearby area.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
 
To supplement their own offensive power, Protectors may be sometimes deployed alongside an escort of [[Aggressor Sentinel]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
 
==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
===''Halo Wars 2''===
===''Halo Wars 2''===
*'''Info:''' Core Air, Sentinel Detonation, Sentinel Beam.
*'''Info:''' Core Air, Sentinel Detonation, Sentinel Beam.
*'''Tier:''' 0
*'''Tier:''' 0
*'''Cost:''' Population 3, Supplies 250, Power 30
*'''Cost:''' {{HW2Pop|3}}, {{HW2Supplies|200}}, {{HW2Power|15}}
*'''Protector Sentinel upgrades'''
*'''Protector Sentinel upgrades'''
**'''Drone Escort'''
**'''Drone Escort'''
**'''Info:''' Increased damage, Increased health, Lockdown Bolt unlocked, have additional two Aggressor Sentinels as an escort
**'''Info:''' Increased damage, Increased health, Lockdown Bolt unlocked, have additional two Aggressor Sentinels as an escort
**'''Tier:''' 2
**'''Tier:''' 2
**'''Cost:''' Supplies 0, Power 500
**'''Cost:''' {{HW2Supplies|0}}, {{HW2Power|500}}
**'''Defense Grid'''
**'''Defense Grid'''
**'''Info:''' Increased speed, Detonate on destruction
**'''Info:''' Increased speed, Detonate on destruction
**'''Tier:''' 3
**'''Tier:''' 3
**'''Cost:''' Supplies 0, Power 600
**'''Cost:''' {{HW2Supplies|0}}, {{HW2Power|600}}
Protector Sentinels are exclusive to [[Ellen Anders]], and can be made at the [[Firebase]] once the leader power has unlocked them. They are effective against vehicles, but are only okay against infantry, aircraft, and structures. Protector Sentinels are a good all-rounder air unit. In [[Blitz]], Protector Sentinels cost 70 energy.
Protector Sentinels are exclusive to [[Ellen Anders]], and can be made at the [[Firebase]] once the leader power has unlocked them. They are effective against vehicles, but are only okay against infantry, aircraft, and structures. Protector Sentinels are a good all-rounder air unit.  
====Blitz card====
The Protector's [[List of Blitz cards|Blitz card]] has the following attributes;
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%; margin:2px auto; text-align:center; background:#FFFFFF"
|-
!Image
!Name
!Rarity
!Energy Cost
!Role
!Faction
!Leader Restriction
!Y-Ability
!Passive Abilities
|-
|[[File:Blitz Protector.png|150px]]
|Protector Sentinel
|Uncommon
|{{HW2BlitzEnergy|50}}
|Core Aircraft
|UNSC
|Professor Anders
|Lockdown Bolt - Fires a bolt at vehicles and structures, stunning and damaging them.
|None
|}
 
====Phoenix Log====
{| class="wikitable": style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none; width: 45%"
|+ '''[[Phoenix Logs|Phoenix Log]] - Protector Sentinel'''
|-
|{{:Phoenix Logs/Forerunner/Protector Sentinel}}
|}
 
==Production notes==
During the [[Development of Halo Wars|development]] of ''[[Halo Wars]]'', a design for a [[Cut Halo Wars units#Cut Sentinel boss|cut Sentinel boss]] - intended to appear as an enemy in the campaign level ''[[Cleansing]]'' - was concepted by [[:Category:Images by Phil Wohr|Phil Wohr]] and modelled through to final game asset by [[:Category:Images by Robert Walden|Robert Walden]].{{Ref/Site|URL=http://artofphilwohr.blogspot.com/2009/03/halo-wars-is-realeased.html|Site=The Art of Phil Wohr|Page=Halo Wars Concept Art!|D=12|M=03|Y=2022}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/1zYO2|Site=ArtStation|Page=Forerunner Sentinel|D=12|M=03|Y=2022}} This model (shown below) remains in the game files of ''[[Halo Wars: Definitive Edition]]'' albeit untextured. The early design was later reused almost unchanged as the Protector Sentinels introduced in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Protector Sentinel}}
===''Halo Wars'' boss Sentinel design===
<gallery>
File:HW_BossSentinel_Concept.jpg|Concept art for ''[[Halo Wars]]''.
File:HW_BossSentinel_HiPoly.jpg|A hi-poly render of the boss Sentinel.
File:HW_BossSentinel_Wireframe.jpg|A wireframe of the boss Sentinel.
File:HW_BossSentinel_Render.jpg|A textured render of the boss Sentinel.
File:HW BossSentinel InGame.jpg|The Sentinel boss in-game, demonstrating its massive size.
</gallery>
===''Halo Wars 2''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HW2_Season_12_Icon.png|The Protector in the cover artwork for [[Season 12 (Halo Wars 2)|Season 12]].
File:HW2-Retriever&Protectors.png|A [[Retriever Sentinel]] with a swarm of Protector and [[Aggressor Sentinel]]s.
File:HW2-Retriever&Protectors.png|A [[Retriever Sentinel]] with a swarm of Protector and [[Aggressor Sentinel]]s.
File:HW2-Sentinelpower.png|Protector Sentinels attack a Banished [[Outpost]].
File:HW2-Sentinelpower.png|Protector Sentinels attack a Banished [[Banished outpost]].
</gallery>
</gallery>
==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{1st}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


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{{Forerunner|sentinel}}


[[Category:Sentinels]]
[[Category:Sentinels]]

Latest revision as of 16:27, January 11, 2024

This article is about the Sentinel. For other uses, see Protector (disambiguation).
Protector Sentinel
HW2 Blitz Protector Sentinel.png
Overview

Role:

Defense

Armament:

High-powered Sentinel Beam emitter[1]

Armor:

Shielding (Optional)

 

Protector Sentinels are a specialized variety of Forerunner Sentinel similar to the Super Sentinels.[2][3][1]

Overview[edit]

The Protector is one of the oldest classes of Sentinel built by the Forerunners, originally used by the Forerunner fleet in vast fleets as escorts for fighter-bomber squadrons. Over time, their role evolved to suit localised defence, leading to their deployment on a range of installations including Installation 00.[1] It is unclear whether this evolution involved a literal evolution from the larger Protectors found on the Ark to the smaller Protectors found on Trove.

During the Second Ark Conflict, Ellen Anders was able to use her expertise in Forerunner technology to take control of a number of Protector Sentinels.[3]

Armament[edit]

Protectors are outfitted with a high-powered beam emitter capable of cutting through energy shielding and ablative armour plating.[1] When destroyed, they self-destruct and emit an electromagnetic pulse to disable enemy technology and vehicles in the nearby area.[3]

To supplement their own offensive power, Protectors may be sometimes deployed alongside an escort of Aggressor Sentinels.[3]

Gameplay[edit]

Halo Wars 2[edit]

  • Info: Core Air, Sentinel Detonation, Sentinel Beam.
  • Tier: 0
  • Cost: Population 3, Supplies 200, Power 15
  • Protector Sentinel upgrades
    • Drone Escort
    • Info: Increased damage, Increased health, Lockdown Bolt unlocked, have additional two Aggressor Sentinels as an escort
    • Tier: 2
    • Cost: Supplies 0, Power 500
    • Defense Grid
    • Info: Increased speed, Detonate on destruction
    • Tier: 3
    • Cost: Supplies 0, Power 600

Protector Sentinels are exclusive to Ellen Anders, and can be made at the Firebase once the leader power has unlocked them. They are effective against vehicles, but are only okay against infantry, aircraft, and structures. Protector Sentinels are a good all-rounder air unit.

Blitz card[edit]

The Protector's Blitz card has the following attributes;

Image Name Rarity Energy Cost Role Faction Leader Restriction Y-Ability Passive Abilities
Blitz Protector.png Protector Sentinel Uncommon Blitz Energy 50 Core Aircraft UNSC Professor Anders Lockdown Bolt - Fires a bolt at vehicles and structures, stunning and damaging them. None

Phoenix Log[edit]

Phoenix Log - Protector Sentinel
Phoenix log artwork

Forerunner defense constructs controlled by Professor Anders.

Exclusive to Professor Anders, the Protector Sentinel is a flying Forerunner drone armed with an energy-based sentinel beam that is effective against all enemies. It can be upgraded to a sentinel swarm, which adds smaller Aggressor drones as an escort. Sentinels explode in an EMP blast upon death, stunning nearby enemy vehicles.

Professor Anders has shown a remarkable ability to manipulate Forerunner command codes and bypass directive locks, giving her the ability to bind the Ark's own defense constructs to her will. The full extent of her capabilities have yet to be tested, as the Professor's attention is constantly diverted to more pressing needs like finding a way home.

Production notes[edit]

During the development of Halo Wars, a design for a cut Sentinel boss - intended to appear as an enemy in the campaign level Cleansing - was concepted by Phil Wohr and modelled through to final game asset by Robert Walden.[4][5] This model (shown below) remains in the game files of Halo Wars: Definitive Edition albeit untextured. The early design was later reused almost unchanged as the Protector Sentinels introduced in Halo Wars 2.

Gallery[edit]

Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.

Halo Wars boss Sentinel design[edit]

  • Concept art for Halo Wars.

    Concept art for Halo Wars.

  • A hi-poly render of the boss Sentinel.

    A hi-poly render of the boss Sentinel.

  • A wireframe of the boss Sentinel.

    A wireframe of the boss Sentinel.

  • A textured render of the boss Sentinel.

    A textured render of the boss Sentinel.

  • The Sentinel boss in-game, demonstrating its massive size.

    The Sentinel boss in-game, demonstrating its massive size.

Halo Wars 2[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 329
  2. ^ Halo Wars 2, In-game unit
  3. ^ a b c d Halo Wars 2, Phoenix Logs: Protector Sentinel
  4. ^ The Art of Phil Wohr, Halo Wars Concept Art! (Retrieved on Mar 12, 2022) [archive]
  5. ^ ArtStation, Forerunner Sentinel (Retrieved on Mar 12, 2022) [archive]

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