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{{Title|''Wuzum''-pattern Spectre}}
{{Vehicle Infobox
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|image=[[File:H2A Spectre.png|300px]]
|image=[[File:H2A Spectre.png|300px]]
|name=Type-46 Infantry Support Vehicle
|name=''Wuzum''-pattern Patroller
|manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges]]<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 184''</ref>
|manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges]]<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 184''</ref>
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|model=Type-46
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|cost=
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|length=6.5 meters (21.2 feet)<ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 247''</ref><ref name="EVG"/>
|length=6.5 meters (21.2 feet)<ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 247''</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
|width=5.1 meters (16.6 feet)<ref name="EVG"/>
|width=5.1 meters (16.6 feet){{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
|height=3.5 meters (11.6 feet)<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/spectre '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Spectre'']</ref>
|height=3.5 meters (11.6 feet)<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/spectre '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Spectre'']</ref>
|mass={{Convert|9|t|kg}}<ref name="ENC"/>
|mass={{Convert|9|t|kg}}{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}}
|max speed=119 km/h (74 mph)<ref name="universe"/>
|max speed=119 km/h (74 mph){{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|engine=[[Boosted gravity propulsion drive]]<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Special Collector's Edition manual]]''', ''page 17''</ref>
|engine=[[Boosted gravity propulsion drive]]<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Special Collector's Edition manual]]''', ''page 17''</ref>
|hull=
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|sensor=
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|target=
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|armament=[[Class-1 directed energy cannon|Type-46 DEW/Mounted]]<ref name="Class-1">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/plasma-cannon/7e7f4e70-db67-4477-9ee9-3956d2155fcc '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Plasma Cannon'']</ref><ref name="universe"/>
|armament=[[Class-1 directed energy cannon|Type-46 DEW/Mounted]]<ref name="Class-1">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/plasma-cannon/7e7f4e70-db67-4477-9ee9-3956d2155fcc '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Plasma Cannon'']</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|crew=Driver, gunner
|crew=Driver, gunner
|complement=Two passengers
|complement=Two passengers
|consumables=
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|firstuse=[[2546]]<ref name="EVG"/>
|firstuse=[[2546]]{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
|role=Transport, anti-infantry support
|role=Transport, anti-infantry support
|era=[[Human-Covenant War]] <br> [[Great Schism]]
|era=[[Human-Covenant War]] <br> [[Great Schism]]
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The '''Type-46 Infantry Support Vehicle''' ('''T46 ISV'''), commonly known as the '''Spectre''', is a [[Covenant]] anti-infantry and transportation vehicle.<ref name="EVG"/>
The '''''Wuzum''-pattern Patroller'''{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=272}} {{Type|46|Infantry Support Vehicle|ISV}}, more commonly known as the '''Spectre''', is a [[Covenant]] anti-infantry and transportation vehicle.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}


==Specifications==
==Overview==
===Design details===
===Design details===
Like most Covenant vehicles, the T46 ISV utilizes a pair of [[boosted gravity propulsion drive]]s for locomotion and features a sleek, bulbous design. The driver is seated in a lightly armored station at the front of the vehicle; a hatch provides limited protection to the driver's left and right sides, though the front is almost completely exposed. A single anti-gravity generator is mounted on either side of the vehicle behind the driver. A single-passenger seat is mounted above each anti-gravity generator, allowing two passengers to provide fire support. It is quite transportable and can be easily carried by a [[Type-52 Phantom]].
Like most Covenant vehicles, the T46 ISV utilizes a pair of [[boosted gravity propulsion drive]]s for locomotion and features a sleek, bulbous design. The driver is seated in a lightly armored station at the front of the vehicle; a hatch provides limited protection to the driver's left and right sides, though the front is almost completely exposed. A single anti-gravity generator is mounted on either side of the vehicle behind the driver. A single-passenger seat is mounted above each anti-gravity generator, allowing two passengers to provide fire support. It is quite transportable and can be easily carried by a {{Pattern|Kez'katu|Phantom}}.


The Spectre possesses impressive lateral maneuverability: it is able to strafe left and right at almost full speed, which is one of its main advantages over the Prowler.<ref name="EVG"/> The main thruster can be accelerated indefinitely, greatly increasing the vehicle's speed at a great cost of maneuverability.
The Spectre possesses impressive lateral maneuverability: it is able to strafe left and right at almost full speed, which is one of its main advantages over the Prowler.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} The main thruster can be accelerated indefinitely, greatly increasing the vehicle's speed at a great cost of maneuverability.


===Armament===
===Armament===
The Spectre's main armament is a [[Class-1 directed energy cannon|Class-1 light plasma cannon]], mounted on a turret above the forward thruster at the rear of the vehicle. This weapon possesses a very high rate of fire, though the bolts often ricochet off targets. The turret can rotate 360 degrees and has a large angle of vertical inclination, allowing it to fire on targets at higher elevation, including low-flying aircraft.  
The Spectre's main armament is a [[Class-1 directed energy cannon|Class-1 light plasma cannon]], mounted on a turret above the forward thruster at the rear of the vehicle. This weapon possesses a very high rate of fire, though the bolts often ricochet off of targets. The turret can rotate 360 degrees and has a large angle of vertical inclination, allowing it to fire on targets at higher elevations, including low-flying aircraft.  


==Operational history==
==Operational history==
The Spectre was first encountered by [[United Nations Space Command]] personnel during the [[Battle of Sargasso]] in [[2546]].<ref name="EVG"/> The Spectre was used by the Covenant to fill a role between that of the [[Type-32 Ghost]], a rapid assault vehicle, and that of the [[Type-26 Wraith]], a heavy support tank. The Spectre competed in this regard with the relatively uncommon [[Type-52 Prowler]], which was utilized exclusively by the [[Jiralhanae]], though neither held popular favor; eventually, both were largely supplanted by the [[Type-48 Revenant]].<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/revenant/110b15d5-7113-4f55-953e-037f8ef6993a?page=2 '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Revenant'']</ref>  
The Spectre was first encountered by [[United Nations Space Command]] personnel during the [[Battle of Sargasso]] in [[2546]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} The Spectre was used by the Covenant to fill a role between that of the {{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}}, a rapid assault vehicle, and that of the {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}, a heavy support tank. The Spectre competed in this regard with the relatively uncommon [[Qavardu Workshop Prowler]], which was utilized exclusively by the [[Jiralhanae]], though neither held popular favor; eventually, both were largely supplanted by the {{Pattern|Rizvum|Revenant}}.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/revenant/110b15d5-7113-4f55-953e-037f8ef6993a?page=2 '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Revenant'']</ref>  


Spectres were used by the Covenant during the [[Fall of Arcadia]].<ref>'''Halo: Fractures''', ''Oasis'', ''page 375''</ref> During the [[Battle of Installation 05|Battle of]] [[Installation 05]], a Spectre along with several [[Type-32 Ghost|Ghosts]] were deployed by a [[Type-52 Phantom|Phantom]] to support [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam|Thel 'Vadamee]] and a unit of [[Special Operations Sangheili]] in order to support their push through the [[Flood]]-infested [[Quarantine Zone]] towards the [[Library]]. Shortly after emerging from a downed [[Sentinel manufacturing facility]], 'Vadamee regrouped with [[Special Operations Commander]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]] and another Sangheili piloting another Spectre.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Quarantine Zone (level)|Quarantine Zone]]''</ref> Later in the battle, following the outbreak of the [[Great Schism]], [[Jiralhanae]] forces deployed to the surface of Installation 05 utilized at least one Spectre during their attacks against the Sangheili.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Uprising]]''</ref> Another was used by Thel 'Vadam during his assault on the [[Bastion of the Brutes]] and several more Jiralhanae-operated Spectres were among the forces that vainly attempted to prevent 'Vadam and [[Sergeant Johnson]] from reaching the installation's [[Control Room (Installation 05)|Control Room]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Great Journey]]''</ref> In the following weeks, the Spectre was entirely replaced by the [[Type-52 Prowler]] which was being mass-produced by then.<ref name="EVG"/>
Spectres were used by the Covenant during the [[Fall of Arcadia]].<ref>'''Halo: Fractures''', ''Oasis'', ''page 375''</ref> During the [[Battle of Installation 05|Battle of]] [[Installation 05]], a Spectre along with several [[Karo'etba-pattern Ghost|Ghosts]] were deployed by a [[Kez'katu-pattern Phantom|Phantom]] to support [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee and a unit of [[Special Operations Sangheili]] in order to support their push through the [[Flood]]-infested [[Quarantine Zone]] towards the [[Library]]. Shortly after emerging from a downed [[Sentinel manufacturing facility]], 'Vadamee regrouped with [[Special Operations Commander]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]] and another Sangheili piloting another Spectre.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Quarantine Zone]]''</ref> Later in the battle, following the outbreak of the [[Great Schism]], [[Jiralhanae]] forces deployed to the surface of Installation 05 utilized at least one Spectre during their attacks against the Sangheili.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Uprising]]''</ref> Another was used by Thel 'Vadam during his assault on the [[Bastion of the Brutes]] and several more Jiralhanae-operated Spectres were among the forces that vainly attempted to prevent 'Vadam and [[Sergeant Johnson]] from reaching the installation's [[Control Room (Installation 05)|Control Room]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Great Journey]]''</ref> In the following weeks, the Spectre was entirely replaced by the [[Qavardu Workshop Prowler]] which was being mass-produced by then.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}


After the war, some independent Sangheili [[keep]]s on [[Sanghelios]] kept Spectres and used them at the outset of the [[Blooding Years]]. In [[2558]], a [[Kig-Yar]] [[Kig-Yar pirate queen|pirate queen]] on [[Ven III]] also had a number of Spectres, one of which was used against her forces when it was comandeered by [[Spartan]] [[Naiya Ray]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 12|Issue 12]]''</ref> On the planet [[Carrow]] in a [[Joint Occupation Zone]], Sangheili under the direction of [[Rojka 'Kasaan]] demilitarized many Spectres as a gesture of peace toward humans, but by July of 2558 many had also been rearmed by followers of [[Thars]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Fractures]]''', ''[[Oasis]]'', ''page 384''</ref>
After the war, some independent Sangheili [[keep]]s on [[Sanghelios]] kept Spectres and used them at the outset of the [[Blooding Years]]. In [[2558]], a [[Kig-Yar]] [[Kig-Yar pirate queen|pirate queen]] on [[Ven III]] also had a number of Spectres, one of which was used against her forces when it was comandeered by [[Spartan]] [[Naiya Ray]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 12|Issue 12]]''</ref> On the planet [[Carrow]] in a [[Joint Occupation Zone]], Sangheili under the direction of [[Rojka 'Kasaan]] demilitarized many Spectres as a gesture of peace toward humans, but by July of 2558 many had also been rearmed by followers of [[Thars]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Fractures]]''', ''[[Oasis]]'', ''page 384''</ref>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
===Advantages===
{{Main|Spectre}}
The Spectre has a stable firing platform thanks to its flat and heavy design and evenly-placed propulsion drive. Its plasma turret is very accurate and has a high rate of fire, delivering a reasonable amount of damage to its target; it is ideal for taking down Banshees, and can be used with success against infantry. It is capable of carrying a gunner and two passengers in addition to the driver.
The ''Wuzum''-pattern was first seen and made playable in ''Halo 2''.
 
===Disadvantages===
One of many disadvantages of the Spectre is the high vulnerability of its passengers to attacks. While the driver's seat is protected by the vehicle's hull, the passengers are an open target to small arms fire and splash damage from nearby explosions. The gunner must also lead his targets when firing at medium to long range, as there is a noticeable travel time for the plasma projectiles.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes}}
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
*The Spectre first appeared in the [[Pre-Xbox Halo|pre-release version of ''Halo'']], though it was removed from ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
*If the player presses and holds ''A'' while driving, the air brake will engage. The front end will rise, enabling the player to climb some walls.
*If the player presses and holds ''A'' while driving, the air brake will engage. The front end will rise, enabling the player to climb some walls.
*A glitch occurs when two players in the passenger seats have [[Sentinel Beam]]s. If one player fires their Sentinel Beam, then the other player's Sentinel Beam will appear to fire as well, though this will not drain the second player's battery, and will not increase the damage. If the second player fires their beam, the only effect on the target will be from them.{{citation needed}}
*A glitch occurs when two players in the passenger seats have [[Sentinel Beam]]s. If one player fires their Sentinel Beam, then the other player's Sentinel Beam will appear to fire as well, though this will not drain the second player's battery, and will not increase the damage. If the second player fires their beam, the only effect on the target will be from them.{{citation needed}}
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HCE Spectre_Concept 1.png|Early concept art of the Spectre for ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HCE Spectre_Concept 2.png|Finalized concept art of the cut Spectre from ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:Halo Spectre Concept.jpg|The original Spectre present in the E3 2000 Trailer, at the time called the "Shadow".
File:H2 Spectre Concept.jpg|''Halo 2'' concept art.
File:H2 Spectre Concept.jpg|''Halo 2'' concept art.
File:Halo2-T46CovSpectreISV.png|An overhead view of the Spectre.
File:Halo2-T46CovSpectreISV.png|An overhead view of the Spectre.
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File:H2 Spectre.jpg|A fully-manned Spectre in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2 Spectre.jpg|A fully-manned Spectre in ''Halo 2''.
File:Phantom with Spectre.jpg|A Spectre mounted on a Phantom's undercarriage.
File:Phantom with Spectre.jpg|A Spectre mounted on a Phantom's undercarriage.
File:H2-SpectreturretHUD.png|HUD of the Spectre's turret in ''Halo 2''.
File:HE12 Transport Cockpit.jpg|Naiya Ray in the cockpit of a Spectre.
File:Simalcrum halo.jpg|A Spectre on ''[[Coagulation]]''.
File:HE12 Transport Cockpit.jpg‎|Naiya Ray in the cockpit of a Spectre.
File:HE12 Transport.jpg|A turret-less Spectre inside [[Ven III]]'s cave system.
File:HE12 Transport.jpg|A turret-less Spectre inside [[Ven III]]'s cave system.
File:HE12 Transport Run.jpg|A turret-less Spectre traversing Ven III's caverns.
File:HE12 Transport Run.jpg|A turret-less Spectre traversing Ven III's caverns.
File:HE12 Transport Rear.jpg|Rear view of the turret-less Spectre.
File:HE12 Transport Rear.jpg|Rear view of the turret-less Spectre.
‎‎File:HE12 Transport2.jpg|Another view of a turret-less Spectre.  
File:HE12 Transport2.jpg|Another view of a turret-less Spectre.
File:H2A Spectre Concept.jpg|Spectre concept art for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A-Spectre1.jpg|The Spectre in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:H2A-Spectre1.jpg|The Spectre in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:H2A-Spectre.jpg|[[Rtas 'Vadum]] shooting the T-46 plasma cannon aboard a Spectre during the Battle of Installation 05.
File:H2A-Spectre.jpg|[[Rtas 'Vadum]] shooting the T-46 plasma cannon aboard a Spectre during the Battle of Installation 05.
File:H2A-SpectreHUD.png|HUD of the Spectre in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A-SpectreturretHUD.png|HUD of the Spectre's turret in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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**''[[Oasis]]''
**''[[Oasis]]''
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]''
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]''
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''


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


{{Covenant Ground Vehicles}}
{{Covenant Ground Vehicles}}
[[Category:Drivable Vehicles]]
[[Category:Drivable vehicles]]
[[Category:Covenant Vehicles]]
[[Category:Covenant vehicles]]

Latest revision as of 18:08, August 28, 2023

Wuzum-pattern Patroller
H2A Spectre.png
Production information

Manufacturer:

Assembly Forges[1]

Model:

Wuzum-pattern

Technical specifications

Length:

6.5 meters (21.2 feet)[2][1]

Width:

5.1 meters (16.6 feet)[1]

Height:

3.5 meters (11.6 feet)[3]

Mass:

9 tonnes (9,000 kg)[2]

Maximum speed:

119 km/h (74 mph)[3]

Engine(s):

Boosted gravity propulsion drive[4]

Armament:

Type-46 DEW/Mounted[5][3]

Crew:

Driver, gunner

Complement:

Two passengers

Usage

Year introduced:

2546[1]

Role(s):

Transport, anti-infantry support

Affiliation:

Covenant
Fleet of Retribution/Swords of Sanghelios

 

The Wuzum-pattern Patroller[6] (UNSC Type classification: Type-46 Infantry Support Vehicle, T-46 ISV), more commonly known as the Spectre, is a Covenant anti-infantry and transportation vehicle.[1]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Like most Covenant vehicles, the T46 ISV utilizes a pair of boosted gravity propulsion drives for locomotion and features a sleek, bulbous design. The driver is seated in a lightly armored station at the front of the vehicle; a hatch provides limited protection to the driver's left and right sides, though the front is almost completely exposed. A single anti-gravity generator is mounted on either side of the vehicle behind the driver. A single-passenger seat is mounted above each anti-gravity generator, allowing two passengers to provide fire support. It is quite transportable and can be easily carried by a Kez'katu-pattern Phantom.

The Spectre possesses impressive lateral maneuverability: it is able to strafe left and right at almost full speed, which is one of its main advantages over the Prowler.[1] The main thruster can be accelerated indefinitely, greatly increasing the vehicle's speed at a great cost of maneuverability.

Armament[edit]

The Spectre's main armament is a Class-1 light plasma cannon, mounted on a turret above the forward thruster at the rear of the vehicle. This weapon possesses a very high rate of fire, though the bolts often ricochet off of targets. The turret can rotate 360 degrees and has a large angle of vertical inclination, allowing it to fire on targets at higher elevations, including low-flying aircraft.

Operational history[edit]

The Spectre was first encountered by United Nations Space Command personnel during the Battle of Sargasso in 2546.[1] The Spectre was used by the Covenant to fill a role between that of the Karo'etba-pattern Ghost, a rapid assault vehicle, and that of the Zurdo-pattern Wraith, a heavy support tank. The Spectre competed in this regard with the relatively uncommon Qavardu Workshop Prowler, which was utilized exclusively by the Jiralhanae, though neither held popular favor; eventually, both were largely supplanted by the Rizvum-pattern Revenant.[7]

Spectres were used by the Covenant during the Fall of Arcadia.[8] During the Battle of Installation 05, a Spectre along with several Ghosts were deployed by a Phantom to support Arbiter Thel 'Vadamee and a unit of Special Operations Sangheili in order to support their push through the Flood-infested Quarantine Zone towards the Library. Shortly after emerging from a downed Sentinel manufacturing facility, 'Vadamee regrouped with Special Operations Commander Rtas 'Vadum and another Sangheili piloting another Spectre.[9] Later in the battle, following the outbreak of the Great Schism, Jiralhanae forces deployed to the surface of Installation 05 utilized at least one Spectre during their attacks against the Sangheili.[10] Another was used by Thel 'Vadam during his assault on the Bastion of the Brutes and several more Jiralhanae-operated Spectres were among the forces that vainly attempted to prevent 'Vadam and Sergeant Johnson from reaching the installation's Control Room.[11] In the following weeks, the Spectre was entirely replaced by the Qavardu Workshop Prowler which was being mass-produced by then.[1]

After the war, some independent Sangheili keeps on Sanghelios kept Spectres and used them at the outset of the Blooding Years. In 2558, a Kig-Yar pirate queen on Ven III also had a number of Spectres, one of which was used against her forces when it was comandeered by Spartan Naiya Ray.[12] On the planet Carrow in a Joint Occupation Zone, Sangheili under the direction of Rojka 'Kasaan demilitarized many Spectres as a gesture of peace toward humans, but by July of 2558 many had also been rearmed by followers of Thars.[13]

Gameplay[edit]

Main article: Spectre

The Wuzum-pattern was first seen and made playable in Halo 2.

Trivia[edit]

  • If the player presses and holds A while driving, the air brake will engage. The front end will rise, enabling the player to climb some walls.
  • A glitch occurs when two players in the passenger seats have Sentinel Beams. If one player fires their Sentinel Beam, then the other player's Sentinel Beam will appear to fire as well, though this will not drain the second player's battery, and will not increase the damage. If the second player fires their beam, the only effect on the target will be from them.[citation needed]

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]