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The [[Covenant remnant]] deployed multiple Liches during their initial foray on the [[Forerunner]] [[shield world]] [[Requiem]] in [[2557]]. After the {{UNSCship|Infinity}}'s [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] and [[SPARTAN Program|SPARTAN]] complement disabled an array of Forerunner [[particle cannon]]s, they were attacked by a Lich, which was then noted as being unidentified.<ref name="Reclaimer"/> | Though the Covenant used Liches during the [[Human-Covenant War]], it remained rarely seen.<ref>'''[[Halo 4: Official Game Guide]] (Collector's Edition)''' Page 63</ref> Moreover, the great effectiveness of the vehicle often resulted in the complete annihilation of its human opponents. Thus, it remained poorly documented by the UNSC until the post-war period.<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/7543ad4d-1f51-4093-876d-f742929cdec1/lich?category=vehicles '''Halo Waypoint''' Lich]</ref> | ||
The [[Covenant remnant]] deployed multiple Liches during their initial foray on the [[Forerunner]] [[shield world]] [[Requiem]] in [[2557]]. After the {{UNSCship|Infinity}}'s [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] and [[SPARTAN Program|SPARTAN]] complement disabled an array of Forerunner [[particle cannon]]s, they were attacked by a Lich, which was then noted as being unidentified.<ref name="Reclaimer"/><ref group="note">The first time the T-56 is seen in gameplay, (during the level ''Reclaimer''), [[Thomas Lasky|Commander Lasky]] proves to be unfamiliar with the ship because he notes it as unidentified, despite the fact that the UNSC had already encountered the ship during the Human-Covenant War and that its proper designation was established in 2556. The second time it is seen, (during the level ''Shutdown'', which occurs no more than a few hours later), John-117 casually refers to the craft as "Liches". The Spartan was in cryosleep in 2556, but he may have been one of the few humans to encounter and survive the vehicle or he may simply have been informed of its existence during the Human-Covenant War. The "Lich" moniker may have been unformally used to name the craft until further UNSC investigation and the proper designation established in 2556. This case is similar to that of the [[Type-51 Carbine]], which was only granted an official designation in 2551 despite its appearances much earlier in the war.</ref> The deployment platform quickly disabled a [[Mobile Anti-Aircraft Weapons Platform M510 Siegework/Ultra-Heavy|Mammoth's]] [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]] and dropped off troops. [[SPARTAN-II Program|Spartan]] [[John-117]] and a team of SPARTAN-IVs boarded the craft and destroyed it. | |||
Later, when the [[Didact]] set course for [[Halo Array|Halo]] [[Installation 03]], several Liches followed [[Mantle's Approach|his vessel]] through slipspace. One of them was commandeered by SPARTAN-117 and his AI companion [[Cortana]].<ref name="Shutdown"/> Due to a [[Rampancy|rampant]] episode, Cortana allowed this Lich to crash into [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI's]] ''[[Ivanoff Station]]''<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Composer (level)|Composer]]''</ref> | Later, when the [[Didact]] set course for [[Halo Array|Halo]] [[Installation 03]], several Liches followed [[Mantle's Approach|his vessel]] through slipspace. One of them was commandeered by SPARTAN-117 and his AI companion [[Cortana]].<ref name="Shutdown"/> Due to a [[Rampancy|rampant]] episode, Cortana allowed this Lich to crash into [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI's]] ''[[Ivanoff Station]]''<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Composer (level)|Composer]]''</ref> | ||
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The Deployment Platform T-56 Ground Support/Ultra Heavy, colloquially known as the Lich, is a Covenant matériel deployment vessel manufactured by Achoem Weapons.[1] In keeping with the naming scheme of most Covenant vehicles, the Lich is named after a supernatural being.
Overview
The Covenant's largest airborne deployment platform, the Lich boasts heavy armament and is capable of mass deployments of up to forty soldiers. Because of this, UNSC encounters with Liches have almost always resulted in total destruction of the UNSC ground forces, resulting in a lack of available information on the craft.[1] Like smaller Covenant dropships, the Lich is spaceworthy. It is also capable of traveling through slipspace, though presumably it cannot do so under its own power.[2] Unlike other Covenant dropships, it dodges enemy fire in gameplay, even when it's gravity lift is on, leading to interesting effects if the player jumps into it.
Similar to the Type-44 and Type-52 Phantom dropships, the Lich sports a gravity lift on its ventral surface. It likewise has two large bay doors on either side of the hull and Type-52 plasma cannons are stationed at each doorway. The Lich's main gun seems to be an ultra-heavy focus cannon like that of the Scarab. Part of the craft's power core is exposed on an aft pylon.[3]
Deployment history
Though the Covenant used Liches during the Human-Covenant War, it remained rarely seen.[4] Moreover, the great effectiveness of the vehicle often resulted in the complete annihilation of its human opponents. Thus, it remained poorly documented by the UNSC until the post-war period.[5]
The Covenant remnant deployed multiple Liches during their initial foray on the Forerunner shield world Requiem in 2557. After the Template:UNSCship's Marine and SPARTAN complement disabled an array of Forerunner particle cannons, they were attacked by a Lich, which was then noted as being unidentified.[3][note 1] The deployment platform quickly disabled a Mammoth's Magnetic Accelerator Cannon and dropped off troops. Spartan John-117 and a team of SPARTAN-IVs boarded the craft and destroyed it.
Later, when the Didact set course for Halo Installation 03, several Liches followed his vessel through slipspace. One of them was commandeered by SPARTAN-117 and his AI companion Cortana.[2] Due to a rampant episode, Cortana allowed this Lich to crash into ONI's Ivanoff Station[6]
In 2558, a Lich was deployed when Fireteam Crimson activated a signal in Apex. Crimson boarded the Lich and stole its power core for use it in a Harvester. This caused the Lich to become unstable, destroying it.[7]
Gallery
A Lich flying through space toward Ivanoff Station.
A Lich flying through Apex.
A Lich hovering in place in Apex.
Note
- ^ The first time the T-56 is seen in gameplay, (during the level Reclaimer), Commander Lasky proves to be unfamiliar with the ship because he notes it as unidentified, despite the fact that the UNSC had already encountered the ship during the Human-Covenant War and that its proper designation was established in 2556. The second time it is seen, (during the level Shutdown, which occurs no more than a few hours later), John-117 casually refers to the craft as "Liches". The Spartan was in cryosleep in 2556, but he may have been one of the few humans to encounter and survive the vehicle or he may simply have been informed of its existence during the Human-Covenant War. The "Lich" moniker may have been unformally used to name the craft until further UNSC investigation and the proper designation established in 2556. This case is similar to that of the Type-51 Carbine, which was only granted an official designation in 2551 despite its appearances much earlier in the war.
List of appearances
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint Halo 4 Guide
- ^ a b Halo 4, campaign level Shutdown
- ^ a b Halo 4, campaign level Reclaimer
- ^ Halo 4: Official Game Guide (Collector's Edition) Page 63
- ^ Halo Waypoint Lich
- ^ Halo 4, campaign level Composer
- ^ Spartan Ops, Episode 10, Chapter 3: "Seize the Power"
