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{{Callsign}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Disambig header|the exoatmospheric Phantom introduced in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''|other Phantom models|Phantom}}
{{Disambig header|the exoatmospheric Phantom introduced in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''|other Phantom models|Phantom}}
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**[[Keepers of the One Freedom]]{{Ref/Novel|Id=R8|Ret|Chapter=8}}
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The '''Phantom gunboat'''{{Ref/Reuse|WF70}} is a [[Covenant]] exoatmospheric assault ship{{Ref/Book|Id=WF70|[[Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo]]|Detail=Shadow of Intent|Page=70-71}} and a vacuum-sealed variant of the [[Phantom]] family outfitted for space-based engagements.{{Ref/Level|Id=LNoS|HR|[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]}}
The '''''R'shwupa''-pattern Ship Striker''',{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22|Enc22|Page=283}} commonly known as the '''Phantom gunboat''',{{Ref/Reuse|WF70}} is a [[Covenant]] exoatmospheric heavy assault ship{{Ref/Book|Id=WF70|[[Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo]]|Section=Shadow of Intent|Page=70-71}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} and a gunship in support of ground assaults.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}


==Specifications==
==Overview==
===Design details===
===Design details===
The Phantom gunboat is similar in design to the standard [[Type-52 Phantom|Type-52 ''Phantom'' Troop Carrier]], but noticeably larger.{{Ref/Reuse|model}} However, the gunboat is used almost exclusively as a space combat craft rather than as a troop transport,{{Ref/Reuse|LNoS}} though they have been seen capable of operating in-atmosphere.{{Ref/Reuse|HSA}}{{Ref/Reuse|HSS}} Despite this, however, standard Phantom gunships were also sometimes used during [[space warfare|space engagements]].{{Ref/Film|Id=origins|Film=Halo Legends|Story=Origins II}}{{Ref/Comic|Id=Issue 3|Comic=Halo: Uprising|Issue=[[Halo: Uprising Issue 3|#3]]}}{{Ref/Level|Spartan Ops|[[Invasion (Spartan Ops)/Home Field|S107 Home Field]]}}
Introduced as an executive transport for [[Covenant fleet|fleet]] [[Fleetmaster|commanders]], the ''R'shwupa''-pattern Phantom represented the most powerful dropship ever employed by the Covenant. It is similar in design to the standard {{Pattern|Ru'swum|Phantom}}, but noticeably larger.{{Ref/Reuse|model}} Although it is considered a vacuum-sealed variant of the [[Phantom]] family outfitted against orbital assets,{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}{{Ref/Level|Id=LNoS|HR|[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]}} albeit seen capable of operating in-atmosphere,{{Ref/Reuse|HSA}}{{Ref/Reuse|HSS}} standard Phantom gunships were also sometimes used during [[space warfare|space engagements]].{{Ref/Film|Id=origins|Film=Halo Legends|Story=Origins II}}{{Ref/Comic|Id=Issue 3|Comic=Halo: Uprising|Issue=[[Halo: Uprising Issue 3|#3]]}}{{Ref/Level|Spartan Ops|[[Invasion (Spartan Ops)/Home Field|S107 Home Field]]}}{{Ref/Quest|Id=wg|HI|Ringfall|Warship Gbraakon}}
 
Unlike other Phantom models, the gunboat is fitted with powerful [[Energy shielding#Covenant energy shielding|energy fore-shields]] that can be emitted to deflect missile attacks, thus very little could blunt its devastating assault.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|LNoS}}


===Armament===
===Armament===
It is equipped with a chin-mounted [[heavy plasma cannon]], four side-mounted, smaller heavy plasma cannons, swapping the standard Phantom's two attached [[Type-52 plasma cannon|plasma cannons]] with two on either side in place of the troop bay doors, and one aft plasma cannon.{{Ref/Reuse|LNoS}} These weapons fire large plasma rounds similar to those of the normal "concussion" heavy plasma cannon.{{Ref/Reuse|LNoS}} The gunboat is capable of emitting a powerful [[Energy shielding#Covenant energy shielding|energy shield]] that can deflect missile attacks.{{Ref/Reuse|LNoS}}
The ''R'shwupa''-pattern Phantom has an array of heavy weapon systems.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} It is equipped with a chin-mounted [[heavy plasma cannon|superheavy plasma cannon]], five turreted [[Pulse laser turret|''Phot''-pattern pulse lasers]], swapping the standard Phantom's two attached [[Pek-pattern plasma cannon|plasma cannons]], and one [[medium plasma cannon]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} This superheavy plasma cannon fires large plasma rounds similar to those of the normal "concussion" heavy plasma cannon.{{Ref/Reuse|LNoS}}. Each side of the ''R'shwupa''-pattern Phantom mounts two ''Phot''-pattern pulse lasers while the fifth is on an aft mount protecting the rear of the vessel.


==Operational history==
==Service history==
Several Phantom gunboats assaulted the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[refit station]] ''[[Anchor 9]]'' in [[Operation: UPPER CUT]] during the [[Fall of Reach]]. They were escorted by [[Type-31 Seraph]]s and [[Type-27 Banshee]]s. All of the attacking gunboats were destroyed by a combination of ''Anchor 9''{{'}}s defensive guns, fire support from the {{UNSCShip|Savannah}}, and the defending pilots, including [[SPARTAN-B312]], who, along with the other pilots, defended the station in a [[YSS-1000 Sabre]].{{Ref/Reuse|LNoS}} Phantom gunboats were also used during the [[Battle for Earth]], including the [[Battle of Mombasa]] with one such assault ship used to harass a [[M12B Warthog]] as [[John-117]], operating the [[M41 Vulcan|machine gun]], opened fire upon the gunboat.{{Ref/Level|Id=ss3|SS|Mission 3: Conduit}} Eight Phantom gunboats are carried by the {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Shadow of Intent]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|WF70}}
Several Phantom gunboats assaulted the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[refit station]] ''[[Anchor 9]]'' in [[Operation: UPPER CUT]] during the [[Fall of Reach]]. They were escorted by [[Type-31 Seraph]]s and {{Pattern|Elsedda|Banshee}}s. All of the attacking gunboats were destroyed by a combination of ''Anchor 9''{{'}}s defensive guns, fire support from the {{UNSCShip|Savannah}}, and the defending pilots, including [[SPARTAN-B312]], who, along with the other pilots, defended the station in a [[FSS-1000 Sabre]].{{Ref/Reuse|LNoS}} Phantom gunboats were also used during the [[Battle for Earth]], including the [[Battle of Mombasa]] with one such assault ship used to harass a [[M12B Warthog]] as [[John-117]], operating the [[M41 Vulcan|machine gun]], opened fire upon the gunboat.{{Ref/Level|Id=ss3|SS|Mission 3: Conduit}} Eight Phantom gunboats are carried by the {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Shadow of Intent]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|WF70}}


In [[2554]], [[Parg Vol]] used a Phantom gunboat as his personal transport during the [[Battle of Draetheus V]]. It was stolen by [[Spartan-IV|Spartan]] [[Sarah Palmer]] to reach [[X50]] and kill [[Merg Vol]]. She later escaped from the moon on the ship.{{Ref/Game|Id=HSA|HSA}}
In [[2554]], [[Parg Vol]] used a Phantom gunboat as his personal transport during the [[Battle of Draetheus V]]. It was stolen by [[Spartan-IV|Spartan]] [[Sarah Palmer]] to reach [[X50]] and kill [[Merg Vol]]. She later escaped from the moon on the ship.{{Ref/Game|Id=HSA|HSA}}
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{{Covenant Atmospheric/Exoatmospheric Vehicles}}
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[[Category:Phantom variants]]

Latest revision as of 01:40, March 9, 2024

This article is about the exoatmospheric Phantom introduced in Halo: Reach. For other Phantom models, see Phantom.
R'shwupa-pattern Ship Striker
Phantom Gunboat Vehicle
Production information

Manufacturer:

Assembly Forges[1]

Class:

Phantom[2]

Role:

Technical specifications

Length:

50.12 meters (164 ft 5 in)[3][1]

Width:

33.47 meters (109 ft 10 in)[3][1]

Height:

20.37 meters (66 ft 10 in)[3][1]

Mass:

204 metric tons (201 LT; 225 ST)[1]

Engine(s):

Twin impulse drive system[4]

Shielding:

Yes[4]

Armament:

Crew:

Chronological and affiliation

Era:

Affiliation:

 

The R'shwupa-pattern Ship Striker,[1] commonly known as the Phantom gunboat,[2] is a Covenant exoatmospheric heavy assault ship[2][1] and a gunship in support of ground assaults.[1]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Introduced as an executive transport for fleet commanders, the R'shwupa-pattern Phantom represented the most powerful dropship ever employed by the Covenant. It is similar in design to the standard Ru'swum-pattern Phantom, but noticeably larger.[3] Although it is considered a vacuum-sealed variant of the Phantom family outfitted against orbital assets,[1][4] albeit seen capable of operating in-atmosphere,[5][6] standard Phantom gunships were also sometimes used during space engagements.[8][9][10][11]

Unlike other Phantom models, the gunboat is fitted with powerful energy fore-shields that can be emitted to deflect missile attacks, thus very little could blunt its devastating assault.[1][4]

Armament[edit]

The R'shwupa-pattern Phantom has an array of heavy weapon systems.[1] It is equipped with a chin-mounted superheavy plasma cannon, five turreted Phot-pattern pulse lasers, swapping the standard Phantom's two attached plasma cannons, and one medium plasma cannon.[1] This superheavy plasma cannon fires large plasma rounds similar to those of the normal "concussion" heavy plasma cannon.[4]. Each side of the R'shwupa-pattern Phantom mounts two Phot-pattern pulse lasers while the fifth is on an aft mount protecting the rear of the vessel.

Service history[edit]

Several Phantom gunboats assaulted the UNSC refit station Anchor 9 in Operation: UPPER CUT during the Fall of Reach. They were escorted by Type-31 Seraphs and Elsedda-pattern Banshees. All of the attacking gunboats were destroyed by a combination of Anchor 9's defensive guns, fire support from the UNSC Savannah, and the defending pilots, including SPARTAN-B312, who, along with the other pilots, defended the station in a FSS-1000 Sabre.[4] Phantom gunboats were also used during the Battle for Earth, including the Battle of Mombasa with one such assault ship used to harass a M12B Warthog as John-117, operating the machine gun, opened fire upon the gunboat.[12] Eight Phantom gunboats are carried by the CAS-class assault carrier Shadow of Intent.[2]

In 2554, Parg Vol used a Phantom gunboat as his personal transport during the Battle of Draetheus V. It was stolen by Spartan Sarah Palmer to reach X50 and kill Merg Vol. She later escaped from the moon on the ship.[5]

Several Phantom gunboats were utilized by Jul 'Mdama's Covenant during the Battle of Installation 03.[6]

Production notes[edit]

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Gallery[edit]

  • Top view of the gunboat.

    Top view of the gunboat.

  • A side view of the Phantom gunboat in Halo: Reach.

    A side view of the Phantom gunboat in Halo: Reach.

  • An underside view of the Phantom gunboat.

    An underside view of the Phantom gunboat.

  • A Phantom gunboat in space.

    A Phantom gunboat in space.

  • Parg Vol's personal Phantom gunboat.

    Parg Vol's personal Phantom gunboat.

  • A Phantom gunboat in Halo: Spartan Strike

    A Phantom gunboat in Halo: Spartan Strike

  • Notice the three Prongs on the Nose gun.

    Notice the three Prongs on the Nose gun.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 283
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo - Shadow of Intent, page 70-71
  3. ^ a b c d Halo: Reach: 3D model data
  4. ^ a b c d e f g Halo: Reach, campaign level Long Night of Solace
  5. ^ a b c d Halo: Spartan Assault
  6. ^ a b c Halo: Spartan Strike
  7. ^ Halo: Retribution, chapter 8
  8. ^ Halo Legends - Origins II
  9. ^ Halo: Uprising, issue #3
  10. ^ Spartan Ops, campaign level S107 Home Field
  11. ^ Halo Infinite, campaign mission Ringfall: Warship Gbraakon
  12. ^ Halo: Spartan Strike, campaign level Mission 3: Conduit

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