Scout balloon

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Invented by the Alliance as they explored Kalimdor, the scout balloon is a backpack containing a balloon inflated with hot air produced by a tiny phlogiston engine. A small propeller on the pack allows the “pilot” limited maneuverability, but scout balloons are usually tethered to a tree and used simply for an elevated view of the surrounding territory. Cheap and simple to operate, scout balloons are becoming increasingly popular.^{M&M 186 MM&M 194-195}