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Exterminators are ancient machines created by the Forerunner. They are programmed to deal with Combat Forms and Infection Forms.

Description
Exterminators are fast-moving machines created by the Forerunner. They are used primarily to deal with Combat and Infection forms of the Flood. They have a limited artificial intelligence that allows for complex strategies against the Flood. They are often seen patrolling the infrastructure of certain Forerunner Fortress Worlds and Installations, patrolling for any sign of Flood attack. Compared to Sentinels, they are far more aggressive. They often attack anything that is not of Forerunner origin as they consider anything that is'nt Forerunner a threat. Exterminators are produced by underground Exterminator Factories. They have strong overshields that defende against light attacks and some average attacks. Exterminators are armed with Sentinel Beams and razor-sharp claws attached to the ends of their tentacles.

Function & Combat
The Exterminators spend their time searching for Flood Infection forms that could be prowling the area. Once locating the Infection forms, they incinerate them with their Sentinel Beam. Exterminators also attack using claws at the tips of their tentacles. They use their claws to attack Combat Forms, killing the Flood by impaling the Infection Form inside of the host. They move at extremely high speeds, travelling at 90 miles per hour. The Exterminators tend to work alone when it is small Flood infestations but when an outbreak occurs, they hunt in packs. Using complex pack tactics, they can use teamwork to decimate Flood hives. Not only are the Exterminators adept killers but they are able to operate Forerunner facilities, doing maintenance, labor, and security.

Weaknesses
Exterminators have powerful overshields when it comes to ordinary conventional fire but if a Flood is powerful enough, for example a http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Flood_Tank_Form Tank, it can crush it. Exterminators are also very isolated as they often work alone. When they are caught alone, a Flood swarm can overwhelm and destroy it. Some Exterminators have also been known to fall under the control of a Gravemind, similarly to Mendicant Bias.