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The '''Reverse Engineering and Prototyping–Xenotechnology department''' ('''REAP-X''') is a research and development subdivision of the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]].<ref name="Special Report">[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=8efbd7b88156ac5f6faed8b69&id=4fdccf0da5&e=7be5970a3b '''Mega Bloks''', Special Report: ONI REAP-X]</ref>
The '''Reverse Engineering and Prototyping–Xenotechnology department''' ('''REAP-X''') is a research and development subdivision of the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]].<ref name="Special Report">[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=8efbd7b88156ac5f6faed8b69&id=4fdccf0da5&e=7be5970a3b '''Mega Bloks''', Special Report: ONI REAP-X] (defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20141014001018/http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=8efbd7b88156ac5f6faed8b69&id=4fdccf0da5&e=7be5970a3b Archive.org])</ref><ref>[http://halo.megabloks.com/en-us/oni '''Mega Bloks''', ONI REAP-X] (defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20141013082309/http://halo.megabloks.com/en-us/oni Archive.org])</ref>


==Role==
==Role==
The Reverse Engineering and Prototyping–Xenotechnology department is unknown outside ONI. REAP-X develops technologies that are then tested in the field by members of the other military branches.<ref name="Special Report"/> The department was formed from many smaller groups created during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. It helped disseminate new weapons and shield technologies to UNSC forces as the war neared its end by way of firms such as [[Misriah Armory]].<ref name="Special Report"/>
The Reverse Engineering and Prototyping–Xenotechnology department is unknown outside ONI. REAP-X develops technologies that are then tested in the field by members of the other military branches.{{Ref/Reuse|Special Report}} The department was formed from many smaller groups created during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. It helped disseminate new weapons and shield technologies to UNSC forces as the war neared its end by way of firms such as [[Misriah Armory]].{{Ref/Reuse|Special Report}}


Their activities include weapon development, technology research and analysis, reapplication of alien technology, vehicle development, and research into [[hard light]] technology.<ref name="Special Report"/> REAP-X was responsible for recovering and refitting Covenant vessels in hopes of adapting Covenant weapons, like the [[energy projector]], for use by UNSC vessels.<ref name="Catalog">[https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2976443_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2976443 '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Catalog Interaction: Page 23'']</ref> The REAP-X department's greatest breakthrough was the discovery of a working [[Forerunner]] [[slipspace drive]] used to complete the {{UNSCship|Infinity}}. The department utilizes many variants of standard military vehicles modified for special missions, as well as a line of vehicles of its own, including the [[siege bike]], the [[Kestrel]] VTOL, and the [[quad walker]]. They receive virtually unlimited funding and resources.<ref name="Special Report"/>
Their activities include weapon development, technology research and analysis, reapplication of alien technology, vehicle development, and research into [[hard light]] technology.{{Ref/Reuse|Special Report}} REAP-X was responsible for recovering and refitting Covenant vessels in hopes of adapting Covenant weapons, like the [[energy projector]], for use by UNSC vessels.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/catalog-interaction/4c3e1c6f-6519-4ee0-83a4-4bac13bf07a3/posts?page=23|Site=Halo Waypoint Forums|Page=Catalog Interaction|D=12|M=09|Y=2015|LocalArchive=Catalog/Archive/2014#Post_.238}} The REAP-X department's greatest breakthrough was the discovery of a working [[Forerunner]] [[slipspace drive]] used to complete the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. The department utilizes many variants of standard military vehicles modified for special missions, as well as a line of vehicles of its own, including the [[siege bike]], the [[Kestrel]] VTOL, and the [[quad walker]]. They receive virtually unlimited funding and resources.{{Ref/Reuse|Special Report}}
 
REAP-X have additionally been involved with efforts to research how the [[needler]] weapons and their [[Subanese crystal]] ammunition function, though reports are inconclusive. REAP-X's research in the post-war has been conducted alongside the [[Sangheili]] [[Kolaar Manufactorum]].{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/catalog-interaction/4c3e1c6f-6519-4ee0-83a4-4bac13bf07a3/posts?page=14|Site=Halo Waypoint Forums|Page=Catalog Interaction|D=21|M=10|Y=2018|LocalArchive=Catalog/Archive/2014#Post_.235}}


==Products==
==Products==
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*'''[[Turaco]]'''
*'''[[Turaco]]'''


==Behind the scenes==
==Production notes==
REAP-X was initially announced by [[MEGA Brands]] through an email to Bloks Brigade members.<ref name="Special Report"/> The organization was announced with three new Mega Bloks builds. The builds were of never-before-seen vehicles, the UNSC Siege Bike, the UNSC Light Assault VTOL, and the UNSC Quad Walker. At the time it was unknown if the organization and vehicles were intended to be canon or if they were created solely by Mega Bloks, similar to [[McFarlane Toys]]' [[Hellspartan project|Hellspartan]] figure. In a Q&A edition of the [[Halo Bulletin]], [[Frank O'Connor]] confirmed that REAP-X itself is canonical and that the vehicles were created in collaboration with [[343 Industries]]; however, MEGA Brands were given considerable latitude in the vehicles' designs. O'Connor hinted that the vehicles also canonically exist, though not with the exaggerated aesthetic of the toys.<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/03/28/The-Halo-Bulletin-32813.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin 3/28/13'']</ref>
REAP-X was initially announced by [[MEGA Brands]] through an email to Bloks Brigade members.{{Ref/Reuse|Special Report}} The organization was announced with three new Mega Bloks builds. The builds were of never-before-seen vehicles, the UNSC Siege Bike, the UNSC Light Assault VTOL, and the UNSC Quad Walker. At the time it was unknown if the organization and vehicles were intended to be canon or if they were created solely by Mega Bloks, similar to [[McFarlane Toys]]' [[Hellspartan project|Hellspartan]] figure. In a Q&A edition of the [[Halo Bulletin]], [[Frank O'Connor]] confirmed that REAP-X itself is canonical and that the vehicles were created in collaboration with [[343 Industries]]; however, MEGA Brands were given considerable latitude in the vehicles' designs. O'Connor hinted that the vehicles also canonically exist, though not with the exaggerated aesthetic of the toys.<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/03/28/The-Halo-Bulletin-32813.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin 3/28/13''] (defunct, backup on [http://halo.bungie.org/halobulletins/91 Halo.bungie.org])</ref>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Retribution]]'' {{Fm}}
*''[[Halo: Retribution]]'' {{Fm}}
*''[[Halo: Renegades]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]''
**''[[Onyx (TV Series)|Onyx]]'' {{Mo}}


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


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Latest revision as of 05:51, March 7, 2024

Reverse Engineering and Prototyping–Xenotechnology department
ONI ReapX Logo.png

Affiliation:

United Nations Space Command

Branch:

Role:

Research and development

 

The Reverse Engineering and Prototyping–Xenotechnology department (REAP-X) is a research and development subdivision of the Office of Naval Intelligence.[1][2]

Role[edit]

The Reverse Engineering and Prototyping–Xenotechnology department is unknown outside ONI. REAP-X develops technologies that are then tested in the field by members of the other military branches.[1] The department was formed from many smaller groups created during the Human-Covenant War. It helped disseminate new weapons and shield technologies to UNSC forces as the war neared its end by way of firms such as Misriah Armory.[1]

Their activities include weapon development, technology research and analysis, reapplication of alien technology, vehicle development, and research into hard light technology.[1] REAP-X was responsible for recovering and refitting Covenant vessels in hopes of adapting Covenant weapons, like the energy projector, for use by UNSC vessels.[3] The REAP-X department's greatest breakthrough was the discovery of a working Forerunner slipspace drive used to complete the UNSC Infinity. The department utilizes many variants of standard military vehicles modified for special missions, as well as a line of vehicles of its own, including the siege bike, the Kestrel VTOL, and the quad walker. They receive virtually unlimited funding and resources.[1]

REAP-X have additionally been involved with efforts to research how the needler weapons and their Subanese crystal ammunition function, though reports are inconclusive. REAP-X's research in the post-war has been conducted alongside the Sangheili Kolaar Manufactorum.[4]

Products[edit]

Production notes[edit]

REAP-X was initially announced by MEGA Brands through an email to Bloks Brigade members.[1] The organization was announced with three new Mega Bloks builds. The builds were of never-before-seen vehicles, the UNSC Siege Bike, the UNSC Light Assault VTOL, and the UNSC Quad Walker. At the time it was unknown if the organization and vehicles were intended to be canon or if they were created solely by Mega Bloks, similar to McFarlane Toys' Hellspartan figure. In a Q&A edition of the Halo Bulletin, Frank O'Connor confirmed that REAP-X itself is canonical and that the vehicles were created in collaboration with 343 Industries; however, MEGA Brands were given considerable latitude in the vehicles' designs. O'Connor hinted that the vehicles also canonically exist, though not with the exaggerated aesthetic of the toys.[5]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f Mega Bloks, Special Report: ONI REAP-X (defunct, backup on Archive.org)
  2. ^ Mega Bloks, ONI REAP-X (defunct, backup on Archive.org)
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint Forums, Catalog Interaction (Retrieved on Sep 12, 2015) [local archive] [external archive]
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint Forums, Catalog Interaction (Retrieved on Oct 21, 2018) [local archive] [external archive]
  5. ^ Halo Waypoint: The Halo Bulletin 3/28/13 (defunct, backup on Halo.bungie.org)

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Office of Naval Intelligence
Leadership
Organisation
Sections Zero • One • Two • Three • Four
Major units Prowler Corps • Signal Corps • Department of Colonial Security
Research and prototyping groups Beta-3 • Beta-5 • Materials Group • REAP-X • Tip of the Shadow • Xeno-Materials Exploitation Group • Watershed Division
Military and security forces ONI Security • Delta-6 Division • Military units
Personnel
History, culture and traditions
Assets and equipment
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