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The '''Threat Seeker''' is a piece of [[equipment]] developed by the [[Banished]]. When deployed, the Threat Seeker emits a brief pulse, revealing the locations of nearby enemies within line of sight of the device.{{Ref/Site|Id=HCSTwitch|URL=https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1837602211|Site=Twitch|Page=Halo - SSG x FaZe <nowiki>|</nowiki> Winners Finals <nowiki>|</nowiki> HCS Global Invitational Dallas 2023|D=4|M=6|Y=2023}} | The '''Threat Seeker''' is a piece of [[equipment]] developed by the [[Banished]]'s [[Order of Harmony]]. When deployed, the Threat Seeker emits a brief pulse, revealing the locations of nearby enemies within line of sight of the device.{{Ref/Reuse|CFShocks}}{{Ref/Site|Id=HCSTwitch|URL=https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1837602211|Site=Twitch|Page=Halo - SSG x FaZe <nowiki>|</nowiki> Winners Finals <nowiki>|</nowiki> HCS Global Invitational Dallas 2023|D=4|M=6|Y=2023}}{{Ref/Site|Id=S4Sandbox|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/sandbox-overview-season-4|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=SANDBOX OVERVIEW <nowiki>|</nowiki> SEASON 4|D=12|M=06|Y=2023}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
The Threat Seeker is a small, vaguely-spherical device encased in red painted metal. The device is fired from a handheld launcher in a similar manner to the [[Threat Sensor]] and [[Shroud Screen]]. Upon deployment, the Threat Seeker will impact on a surface, bouncing once before activating shortly after. When it activates, the device detonates and emits a single pulse which highlights nearby enemies on the [[heads-up display]] of the user, in a manner much like that of the Threat Sensor. The enemies must be within line of sight of the Threat Seeker to be revealed.{{Ref/Reuse|HCSTwitch}} | The Threat Seeker is a small, vaguely-spherical device encased in red painted metal. The device is fired from a handheld launcher in a similar manner to the [[Threat Sensor]] and [[Shroud Screen]]. Upon deployment, the Threat Seeker will impact on a surface, bouncing at least once before activating shortly after. When it activates, the device detonates and emits a single pulse which highlights nearby enemies on the [[heads-up display]] of the user, in a manner much like that of the Threat Sensor. The enemies must be within line of sight of the Threat Seeker to be revealed.{{Ref/Reuse|HCSTwitch}}{{Ref/Reuse|S4Sandbox}}{{Ref/YouTube|Id=S4Trailer|DyvwxoRtfH0|HALO|Season 4: Infection Trailer <nowiki>|</nowiki> Halo Infinite|D=14|M=06|Y=2023}} | ||
===Development history=== | |||
Threat Seekers were developed by the [[Order of Harmony]], a human group within the Banished, based on captured [[United Nations Space Command]]-built Threat Sensors. The Order have prioritised the construction of Threat Seekers to put their troops on an equal playing field with the alien species of the Banished; while [[Jiralhanae]] and [[Kig-Yar]] have heightened senses that make them efficient hunters, the Order use Threat Seekers for a similar function. The Seeker's design is intended to startle enemy forces and elicit a reaction similar to that of a thrown [[M9 fragmentation grenade|fragmentation grenade]].{{Ref/Reuse|CFShocks}} | |||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
===''Halo Infinite''=== | ===''Halo Infinite''=== | ||
The Threat Seeker is a piece of | The Threat Seeker is a piece of [[equipment]] in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' released in [[Season 04: Infection]]. Like the Threat Sensor and Shroud Screen, the Threat Seeker can be fired across considerable distances and will activate after bouncing off of at least one surface,{{Ref/Reuse|HCSTwitch}}{{Ref/Reuse|S4Trailer}} rewarding skilled players for clever shots.{{Ref/Reuse|S4Sandbox}} Upon activation, the device emits a pulse that highlights enemy players within its radius for the duration of a player's [[Energy shielding|shield]] recharge timer, provided that they are within line of sight of the Threat Seeker. The highlighted enemy players will be revealed for all nearby members of the user's team.{{Ref/Reuse|HCSTwitch}}{{Ref/Reuse|S4Sandbox}} | ||
It is clear to see the overlap between the Threat Seeker and the Threat Sensor | ==Production notes== | ||
It is clear to see the overlap between the Threat Seeker and the Threat Sensor; the Seeker was conceived as a version of the Sensor that is more balanced for competitive gameplay, such as in Ranked modes and in the [[Halo Championship Series]].{{Ref/Reuse|HCSTwitch}} To differentiate the two equipment further, the Threat Sensor received several changes with the release of Season 04: Infection. These accentuate its usefulness as a location-based marking equipment, increasing its duration, rate of pulses, and effective radius, while decreasing the time in which players remain revealed.{{Ref/Reuse|S4Sandbox}} | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:HINF ThreatSeekerRender.jpg|Renders of the Threat Seeker. | |||
File:HINF ThreatSeeker Icon.png|[[Heads-up display|HUD]] icon for the Threat Seeker. | |||
File:HINF ThreatSeekerFire.png|A [[Spartan]] launches a Threat Seeker. | |||
File:HINF FPSeekerFire.png|A first-person perspective of a player launching a Threat Seeker. | |||
File:HINF ThreatsSought.png|A Threat Seeker detonates to reveal three players. | |||
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==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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The Threat Seeker is a piece of equipment developed by the Banished's Order of Harmony. When deployed, the Threat Seeker emits a brief pulse, revealing the locations of nearby enemies within line of sight of the device.[1][2][3]
Overview[edit]
Design details[edit]
The Threat Seeker is a small, vaguely-spherical device encased in red painted metal. The device is fired from a handheld launcher in a similar manner to the Threat Sensor and Shroud Screen. Upon deployment, the Threat Seeker will impact on a surface, bouncing at least once before activating shortly after. When it activates, the device detonates and emits a single pulse which highlights nearby enemies on the heads-up display of the user, in a manner much like that of the Threat Sensor. The enemies must be within line of sight of the Threat Seeker to be revealed.[2][3][4]
Development history[edit]
Threat Seekers were developed by the Order of Harmony, a human group within the Banished, based on captured United Nations Space Command-built Threat Sensors. The Order have prioritised the construction of Threat Seekers to put their troops on an equal playing field with the alien species of the Banished; while Jiralhanae and Kig-Yar have heightened senses that make them efficient hunters, the Order use Threat Seekers for a similar function. The Seeker's design is intended to startle enemy forces and elicit a reaction similar to that of a thrown fragmentation grenade.[1]
Gameplay[edit]
Halo Infinite[edit]
The Threat Seeker is a piece of equipment in Halo Infinite released in Season 04: Infection. Like the Threat Sensor and Shroud Screen, the Threat Seeker can be fired across considerable distances and will activate after bouncing off of at least one surface,[2][4] rewarding skilled players for clever shots.[3] Upon activation, the device emits a pulse that highlights enemy players within its radius for the duration of a player's shield recharge timer, provided that they are within line of sight of the Threat Seeker. The highlighted enemy players will be revealed for all nearby members of the user's team.[2][3]
Production notes[edit]
It is clear to see the overlap between the Threat Seeker and the Threat Sensor; the Seeker was conceived as a version of the Sensor that is more balanced for competitive gameplay, such as in Ranked modes and in the Halo Championship Series.[2] To differentiate the two equipment further, the Threat Sensor received several changes with the release of Season 04: Infection. These accentuate its usefulness as a location-based marking equipment, increasing its duration, rate of pulses, and effective radius, while decreasing the time in which players remain revealed.[3]
Gallery[edit]
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Renders of the Threat Seeker.
HUD icon for the Threat Seeker.
A Spartan launches a Threat Seeker.
A first-person perspective of a player launching a Threat Seeker.
A Threat Seeker detonates to reveal three players.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo Infinite
- Season 04: Infection (First appearance)
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - System Shocks (Retrieved on Jun 30, 2023) [archive]
- ^ a b c d e Twitch, Halo - SSG x FaZe | Winners Finals | HCS Global Invitational Dallas 2023 (Retrieved on Jun 4, 2023) [archive]
- ^ a b c d e Halo Waypoint, SANDBOX OVERVIEW | SEASON 4 (Retrieved on Jun 12, 2023) [archive]
- ^ a b YouTube - HALO, Season 4: Infection Trailer | Halo Infinite (Retrieved on Jun 14, 2023)
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