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The '''S-2 Traxus Cargo Transporter''',<ref name="ENC">''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', p. 241</ref> was a [[forklift]] designed by [[Traxus Heavy Industries]].<ref name="htevgpg73">''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 73</ref>
The '''S-2 Traxus Cargo Transporter''',<ref name="ENC">''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', p. 241</ref> was a [[forklift]] designed by [[Traxus Heavy Industries]].<ref name="htevgpg73">''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 73</ref>


==Design details==
==Design details==
The S-2 is simple and utilitarian in design. Powered by propane, it is used for lifting and transporting [[list of UNSC Crates|crates]] and boxes that are too heavy to transport by hand,<ref>''[[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition]]'', Legendary Developer Commentary</ref> within the 5 ton range.<ref name="htevgpg73"/>
The S-2 is simple and utilitarian in design. Powered by propane, it is used for lifting and transporting [[list of UNSC Crates|crates]] and boxes that are too heavy to transport by hand,<ref>''[[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition]]'', Legendary Developer Commentary</ref> within the 5 ton range.{{Ref/Reuse|htevgpg73}}


Due to personal injury lawsuits on [[Earth]], [[Tribute]], and [[Skopje]], the S-2 featured several improvements over the S-1. This included a kill switch, safety sensor and a few other alterations.<ref name="htevgpg73"/>
Due to personal injury lawsuits on [[Earth]], [[Tribute]], and [[Skopje]], the S-2 featured several improvements over the S-1. This included a kill switch, safety sensor and a few other alterations.{{Ref/Reuse|htevgpg73}}


==Operational history==
==Operational history==
The S-2 was designed in [[2538]] to replace the S-1 forklift. It was used at a number of [[UNSC]] military facilities.<ref name="htevgpg73"/> The S-2 continued to see use as late as [[2552#November|November 2552]].<ref>''[[Halo 3]]'', campaign level, [[The Storm]]</ref>
The S-2 was designed in [[2538]] to replace the S-1 forklift. It was used at a number of [[UNSC]] military facilities.{{Ref/Reuse|htevgpg73}} The S-2 continued to see use as late as [[2552#November|November 2552]].<ref>''[[Halo 3]]'', campaign level, [[The Storm]]</ref>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
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===''Halo: Reach''===
===''Halo: Reach''===
Along with other civilian vehicles, the forklift was made drivable by the player in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. Although forklifts travel relatively slowly, at its top speed it is capable of splattering a [[Sangheili General]].<ref name="YouTube">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx_U98h_5ok ''YouTube'': Forklifts Never Die!]</ref> Its speed, coupled with a lack of any defensive capabilities, makes the vehicle practically useless in gameplay. It is, however, extremely explosive, and when positioned properly, can act as an improvised explosive device within the campaign as well as [[firefight]]. It appears in only one firefight map: [[Courtyard]]. [[Sangheili]] players in firefight are able to drive these as well; they cannot be [[Boarding|hijacked]], though.
Along with other civilian vehicles, the forklift was made drivable by the player in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. Although forklifts travel relatively slowly, at its top speed it is capable of splattering a [[Sangheili General]].<ref name="YouTube">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx_U98h_5ok ''YouTube'': Forklifts Never Die!]</ref> Its speed, coupled with a lack of any defensive capabilities, makes the vehicle practically useless in gameplay. It is, however, extremely explosive, and when positioned properly, can act as an improvised explosive device within the campaign as well as [[firefight]]. It appears in only one firefight map: [[Courtyard]]. [[Sangheili]] players in firefight are able to drive these as well; they cannot be [[Naval boarding|hijacked]], though.


The forklift in ''Halo: Reach'' originally had the ability to raise and lower its tines, but it was cut due to being "crazy and pointless."<ref name="IGN">[http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/110/1108506p1.html ''IGN'': Halo: Reach and the Forklif']</ref>
The forklift in ''Halo: Reach'' originally had the ability to raise and lower its tines, but it was cut due to being "crazy and pointless."<ref name="IGN">[http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/110/1108506p1.html ''IGN'': Halo: Reach and the Forklif']</ref>
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File:Forklift.jpg|The S-2 as seen in ''Halo 3''.
File:Forklift.jpg|The S-2 as seen in ''Halo 3''.
File:Reach-Forklift in use.jpg|The S-2 in use, as seen in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Reach-Forklift in use.jpg|The S-2 in use, as seen in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Uplifting inline.jpg|"[[Office of Naval Intelligence Directive 930|Forklifts never die]]. They're just [[Missing in action|Missing in Action]]."
File:Uplifting inline.jpg|"[[ONI Directive 930|Forklifts never die]]. They're just [[Missing in action|Missing in Action]]."
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==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


[[Category:Forge Objects]]
[[Category:Forge objects]]
[[Category:Drivable Vehicles]]
[[Category:Drivable vehicles]]
[[Category:Civilian vehicles]]
[[Category:Civilian vehicles]]
[[Category:Traxus]]
[[Category:Traxus]]

Latest revision as of 01:41, March 11, 2024

S-2 Traxus Cargo Transporter
HReach-Forklift.png
Production information

Manufacturer:

Traxus Heavy Industries[1]

Product line:

S-line[2]

Technical specifications

Length:

6.1 metres (20 ft)[1]

Width:

2.1 metres (6.9 ft)[1]

 

The S-2 Traxus Cargo Transporter,[3] was a forklift designed by Traxus Heavy Industries.[1]

Design details[edit]

The S-2 is simple and utilitarian in design. Powered by propane, it is used for lifting and transporting crates and boxes that are too heavy to transport by hand,[4] within the 5 ton range.[1]

Due to personal injury lawsuits on Earth, Tribute, and Skopje, the S-2 featured several improvements over the S-1. This included a kill switch, safety sensor and a few other alterations.[1]

Operational history[edit]

The S-2 was designed in 2538 to replace the S-1 forklift. It was used at a number of UNSC military facilities.[1] The S-2 continued to see use as late as November 2552.[5]

Gameplay[edit]

In Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST, it is a scenery item and can be found in many levels, both in campaign and multiplayer. It can be seen in the campaign levels Crow's Nest and The Storm. In Halo 3, it is also a Forge object.

Halo: Reach[edit]

Along with other civilian vehicles, the forklift was made drivable by the player in Halo: Reach. Although forklifts travel relatively slowly, at its top speed it is capable of splattering a Sangheili General.[6] Its speed, coupled with a lack of any defensive capabilities, makes the vehicle practically useless in gameplay. It is, however, extremely explosive, and when positioned properly, can act as an improvised explosive device within the campaign as well as firefight. It appears in only one firefight map: Courtyard. Sangheili players in firefight are able to drive these as well; they cannot be hijacked, though.

The forklift in Halo: Reach originally had the ability to raise and lower its tines, but it was cut due to being "crazy and pointless."[7]

Trivia[edit]

  • A drivable forklift appears in every campaign level in Halo: Reach.
  • Interestingly, the Forklift in Halo: Reach bears the GUNGNIR symbol.
  • Strangely, in Halo: Reach, if one explodes after being shot by a player and kills enemies, it will count the kills as splatters.
  • Forklifts can be used effectively as a mobile explosive. A useful tactic is to position a forklift in a chokepoint with an unexploded grenade from a grenade launcher beneath it and wait until an enemy player walks within range.

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, p. 73
  2. ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Looking Glassed
  3. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), p. 241
  4. ^ Halo: Reach Legendary Edition, Legendary Developer Commentary
  5. ^ Halo 3, campaign level, The Storm
  6. ^ YouTube: Forklifts Never Die!
  7. ^ IGN: Halo: Reach and the Forklif'
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