Former Halo artist details the design history of the Hunters

[Windows Central]

The creative process behind the Covenant's shock troopers has been revealed.
If you ask a Halo fan what they think the most intimidating enemy in the series is, there's a very good chance that they'll bring up the Covenant Hunter. Covered head-to-toe in thick armor, equipped with a massive shield and fuel rod cannon, and several feet taller than the Master Chief, the Hunters are no doubt one of the most dangerous threats you can run into across the Halo games. But what facilitated their addition to the series, and how did the creative minds at Bungie design such an enemy in the first place?

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