Editing Eklon'Dal Workshop Marauder

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{{disambig header|the Banished's frontline tank|the MJOLNIR armor variant|MARAUDER-class Mjolnir}}
{{Vehicle infobox
|name=Eklon'Dal Workshop War-Sled
|image=[[File:HW2 Banished Marauder.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=[[Eklon War-Forges]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=464}}
|line=[[War-sled]]s
|model=
|cost=
|length={{Convert|40.8|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|width={{Convert|24.5|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|height={{Convert|14.5|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|mass={{Convert|4.9|MT}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|max speed=
|engine=[[Boosted gravity propulsion drive]]
|hull=
|armament=
*[[Plasma mortar]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*[[Thrasher missile]] launcher{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Note|Id=thrasher|In ''Halo Wars 2'' gameplay, the Marauder periodically fires a missile at enemies; the projectile reuses the model of the [[Thrasher missile]], though the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]'' only refers to the delivery system as an "integrated missile launcher".}}
|crew=
*1 operator{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*1 gunner{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|complement=
|consumables=
|othersystems=
|firstuse=
|service=
*[[Great Immolation]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|role=
*Medium [[tank]]{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
*Infantry fighting vehicle{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
|affiliation=
*[[Banished]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
*[[Voice of Maardoth]]{{Ref/Novel|Id=Envoy|Env|Chapter=3}}
}}
{{Quote|I love this thing!|A [[Jiralhanae]] piloting a Marauder during the Second Ark Conflict.{{Ref/Game|Id=HW2|HW2|Marauder in-game unit}}}}

The '''Eklon'Dal Workshop War-Sled''', colloquially known as the '''Marauder''',{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} is a fast, medium-size infantry-fighting vehicle used by the [[Banished]].{{Ref/Game|Id=PL|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Marauder}}

==Overview==
===Design details===
The Marauder is a [[war-sled]] of [[Jiralhanae]] origin, and as such boasts a reasonably standard design consisting of a streamlined body with two [[Anti-gravity technology|antigravity]] repulsors beneath. Unlike the similar [[Qavardu Workshop Prowler|Prowler]] war-sleds, the Marauder's driver is located in the middle of the vehicle, while the gunner is sat in the back. The rear-mounted gunner operates a [[plasma mortar]] with an integrated [[Thrasher missile]] launcher,{{Ref/NoteReuse|thrasher}} the latter of which can be used to target aircraft.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} They are often used in conjunction with [[Ghost]]s as heavy support for raiding parties.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}

In the case of the Marauders used by the [[Voice of Maardoth]] during the [[Carrow Conflict]], the Marauders' armour was composed of raw steel sheets salvaged by [[Hekabe]] and his forces.{{Ref/Reuse|Envoy}}

===Variants===
The various warlords and commanders of the Banished have created a number of distinct modular upgrades for the Marauder, making it a versatile platform that can be used in a wide range of roles. The Eklon'Dal design is one of the many Marauder variants; some upgrades have a thick layer of additional armour plating surrounding the vehicle.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
*'''[[Marauder Warchief]]:''' a command variant of the Marauder fitted with two flags.
*'''[[Prowling Marauder]]:''' a Marauder variant employed by [[Shipmaster]] [[Let 'Volir]] and fitted with [[active camouflage]] for stealth operations.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
<gallery class="center">
File:HW2 Blitz Marauder Warchief.png|Marauder Warchief.
File:HW2 Blitz Prowling Marauder.png|A Prowling Marauder.
</gallery>

==Operational history==
The Marauder employs a [[Jiralhanae]] design that traces its origins to armored hovercraft that ranged on the plains of [[Doisac]] during the [[Great Immolation|world wars]] that eventually devastated the
civilization there.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|PL}} The design for the Eklon'Dal Workshop Marauder was created by the eponymous [[Eklon'Dal clan]], with manufacturing done by the [[Eklon War-Forges]]. The originals were created on [[Teash]], with a handful acquired by [[Atriox]] leading to their mass commissioning for use in his Banished army.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Marauders were deployed by the Banished against the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} in March [[2559]] during the [[Second Ark Conflict]],{{Ref/Reuse|HW2}} and again later that year during the Banished [[Operation: WOLFE|operation]] on [[Reach]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR10|HSoR|Chapter=10}}

Outside of the Banished, other Jiralhanae [[clan]]s make use of Marauders. The [[Voice of Maardoth]] made use of them during the [[Carrow Conflict]] in [[2558#September|September 2558]].{{Ref/Reuse|Envoy}} 

==Gameplay==
===''Halo Wars 2''===
*'''Info:''' Frontline tank, tough armour, shoots slow enemies
*'''Tier:''' 2
*'''Cost:''' {{HW2Pop|5}}, {{HW2Supplies|320}}, {{HW2Power|0}}
*'''Marauder upgrade'''
**'''Thick Hide'''
**'''Info:''' Unit Upgrade, Greatly increases armor
**'''Tier:''' 3
**'''Cost:''' {{HW2Supplies|0}}, {{HW2Power|700}}
Marauders can be built at the [[Banished Foundry]] by all Banished [[leader]]s. Unlike the other leaders, Let 'Volir is able to have his Marauders cloak once the upgrade has been purchased using a leader point. Marauders perform well against infantry, and okay against vehicles, aircraft, and structures. In [[Blitz]], Marauders cost {{HW2BlitzEnergy|70}} energy, while [[Marauder Warchief]]s cost {{HW2BlitzEnergy|120}}, and [[Prowling Marauder]]s cost {{HW2BlitzEnergy|90}}. Marauder Warchiefs buff nearby allied units to do more damage, while Prowling Marauders stay cloaked for 90 seconds.

====Phoenix log====
{| class="wikitable": style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none; width: 45%"
|+ '''[[Phoenix Logs|Phoenix Log]] - Marauder'''
|-
|{{:Phoenix Logs/Banished Units/Marauder}}
|}

==Trivia==
In ''Halo Wars 2'' if a [[Spartan]] hijacks a Marauder, the Brute gunner will remain in the vehicle. This was the first vehicle where the secondary crew member remains in the vehicle while hijacked & continues fighting with the replaced driver.

==Gallery==
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<gallery>
File:HW2B Maurader.png|A Marauder in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta]]''.
File:HW2 Marauder.png|A Marauder in the beta.
File:HW2 Blitz Marauder.png|Blitz card of a Marauder in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2-MaraudersvsMarines.png|Marauders fighting UNSC Marines on Installation 00.
File:HW2 MarauderMortars.png|Mauraders firing their plasma mortars.
File:HW2 MarauderMissile.png|A Maurader firing its missile.
File:HW2 Flood Maruader.png|A [[Flood]]-infected Marauder.
File:HW2 Ironclad Wraith Blasted.png|A Marauder fighting an [[Ironclad Wraith]].
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Empty Throne]]''

==Notes==
{{Ref/Notes}}

==Sources==
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{{Covenant Ground Vehicles}}
[[Category:Banished vehicles]]