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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*In terms of overall design and function, the Sparrow bears a striking resemblance to [[w:c:starwars:Speeder bike|speeder bikes]] from the ''[[w:c:starwars:Star Wars|Star Wars]]'' franchise. | *In terms of overall design and function, the Sparrow bears a striking resemblance to [[w:c:starwars:Speeder bike|speeder bikes]] from the ''[[w:c:starwars:Star Wars|Star Wars]]'' franchise. | ||
* | *Sparrows were originally named "Shrikes" during the development of ''Destiny''.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/7_Destiny-Drawing-Board-Shrike/en/News/News?aid=11412 '''Bungie.net''': ''Destiny Drawing Board: Shrike'']</ref> The vehicle's name was changed to its final form by the time of the ''[[Destiny Alpha]]''. | ||
*Those who pre-ordered ''[[Destiny]]'' from Gamestop received a red Sparrow S-10V, with buffs to its boost, speed, and durability<ref>[http://links.ebw.ebgames.com.au/servlet/MailView?ms=NDU3NTI2NTQS1&r=NTEwODkzNjQxNzMS1&j=NDIzNjQ4NjI1S0&mt=1&rt=0 '''EB Games''': ''Preorder Destiny at EB Games for the Exclusive Upgraded Sparrow!'']</ref> (though its stats can be matched through in-game upgrades). The color remained a pre-order exclusive until January 1, 2015.<ref name = "Red">[http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2014/04/pre_order_ps4_shooter_destiny_for_an_upgraded_red_sparrow '''Push''': ''Pre-Order PS4 Shooter Destiny for an Upgraded Red Sparrow'']</ref> | *Those who pre-ordered ''[[Destiny]]'' from Gamestop received a red Sparrow S-10V, with buffs to its boost, speed, and durability<ref>[http://links.ebw.ebgames.com.au/servlet/MailView?ms=NDU3NTI2NTQS1&r=NTEwODkzNjQxNzMS1&j=NDIzNjQ4NjI1S0&mt=1&rt=0 '''EB Games''': ''Preorder Destiny at EB Games for the Exclusive Upgraded Sparrow!'']</ref> (though its stats can be matched through in-game upgrades). The color remained a pre-order exclusive until January 1, 2015.<ref name = "Red">[http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2014/04/pre_order_ps4_shooter_destiny_for_an_upgraded_red_sparrow '''Push''': ''Pre-Order PS4 Shooter Destiny for an Upgraded Red Sparrow'']</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Sparrowleftrear.jpg|Action shot of the Sparrow from the E3 Destiny Gameplay Demo | File:Sparrowleftrear.jpg|Action shot of the Sparrow from the E3 Destiny Gameplay Demo | ||
File:Sparrowcircle.jpg|A pair of Guardians, riding Sparrows into battle against a [[Devil Walker]] | File:Sparrowcircle.jpg|A pair of Guardians, riding Sparrows into battle against a [[Devil Walker]] | ||
File:Out Here in the Wild ViDoc, Racing Pikes.gif|Two Guardians on Sparrows | File:Out Here in the Wild ViDoc, Racing Pikes.gif|Two Guardians on Sparrows | ||
File:Sparrow-red.jpg|The red Sparrow pre-order skin | File:Sparrow-red.jpg|The red Sparrow pre-order skin | ||
File:Destiny-ShrikeVehicle-Render.png|Early in development, Sparrows were known as Shrikes | |||
File:Shrike wallpaper 1920x1200.jpg|Wallpaper of the Shrike | |||
File:Shrike render.jpg|Guardian riding the Shrike | |||
File:Shrike concept.jpg|Concept art of the Shrike | |||
File:Shrike model side2.jpg|Side view of the Shrike | |||
File:Shrike model rear.jpg|Angled rear view model of the Shrike | |||
File:Destiny-GuardiansRidingShrikes.jpg|A trio of Guardians on Shrikes | |||
File:Destiny-GuardianRidingShrike.jpg|Closeup of a Guardian riding a Shrike | |||
File:Shrike ride.png|Guardians riding Shrikes | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Sparrows}} | {{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Sparrows}} | ||