Editing Elsedda-pattern Banshee

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{{Title|''Elsedda''-pattern Banshee}}
{{Center|''This article is about the space fighter variant. For the ground support variant, see [[Type-26 Banshee]].''}}
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|era=[[Human-Covenant War]] <br> [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
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The '''''Elsedda''-pattern Strike Fighter''' {{Type|27|Exoatmospheric Multirole Fighter}},{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} informally known as the '''Space Banshee''',{{Ref/Reuse|Stats}} the '''Banshee Fighter''',{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} and the '''Banshee Interceptor''',{{Ref/Reuse|Stats}} is the [[Covenant]] standard space interceptor support craft of the defunct [[Covenant fleet]].<ref name="Stats">''Halo: Reach'', game stats</ref> It is a vacuum-sealed variant of the  {{Pattern|Is'belox|Banshee}} that is designed for exoatmospheric operations,<ref name="solace">''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Long Night of Solace]]</ref>{{Ref/Site|Id=Waypoint|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/banshee-fighter/82613d70-17cc-4652-8ab1-a1f16e29c516|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Banshee Fighter|D=20|M=04|Y=2011|LocalArchive=Archive:Halo Waypoint/2009 to 2014/Universe/Vehicles#Banshee Fighter}} though it is capable of operating in-atmosphere.{{Ref/Comic|Id=HE2|HEsc|Issue=2}}

==Overview==
===Design details===
The ''Elsedda''-pattern Banshee is similar in appearance and design to the {{Pattern|Is'belox|Banshee}} ground support aircraft, although it boasts several unique features. The ''Elsedda''-pattern Banshee's canards are swept forward, with the [[Impulse drive|impulse engine]] placement making the craft more maneuverable in zero-gravity environments.{{Ref/Reuse|manual}} The craft features extended tail stabilizers, which help dampen turbulence during transitions in and out of atmosphere while docking. Unlike the standard ''Banshee'' model, the ''Elsedda''-pattern sports an enclosed vacuum-sealed cockpit.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} The cockpit's canopy includes integrated antennas used for communications. Inside the cockpit, the pilot has access to a wide-angle viewscreen for sight. An instrument console comes with [[Holography|holographic]] readout panels that monitor the fighter's various systems, with at least one used to operate the [[impulse drive]]. On either side of the viewscreen are spherical control grips for piloting the Banshee. The pilot lays on a cushioned bed, and is held in place via a stability harness that runs across their flanks and hips.{{Ref/Reuse|HSSC20}}

When ''Elsedda''-pattern Banshee's impulse drive is fully active, its control panel glows amber. With the drive active while the craft is in a landed position, the pilot can cause the Banshee to hover a meter off the ground by sliding their palms toward the front of the control grips. Pushing the control grips forward causes the craft to fly forward, while tapping the undersides of the grips will fire the Banshee's plasma cannons. Sliding ones hands to the back of the control grips results in the Banshee beginning to climb, dropping its tail stabilizers and lifting its nose. The ''Elsedda''-pattern Banshee is highly vulnerable to the [[electromagnetic pulse]]s of [[human]] [[nuclear weapon]]s, where the fighter would be left dead in space with no way to call for help.{{Ref/Reuse|HSSC20}}

[[File:HTMCC-HR SpaceBanshee HeavyPlasmaCannon.png|250px|left|thumb|A closeup view of the ''Elsedda''{{'}}s heavy plasma cannons.]]
===Armament===
The ''Elsedda''-pattern Banshee sports two [[heavy plasma cannon]]s, which are elongated in comparison with those of the ''Is'belox''{{'}}s [[Class-2 Energy Gun|standard model]], providing greatly increased range and firepower. A [[Class-2 Projectile cannon|fuel rod cannon]] is mounted at the front of the fuselage.{{Ref/Reuse|manual}}

===Usage===
The ''Elsedda''-pattern Banshee can be mounted on the [[hangar bay]] walls of Covenant warships<ref>''Halo: Reach'', [[Firefight]] map, [[Corvette (map)|Corvette]]</ref> and on the undersides of vessels' hulls.{{Ref/Reuse|solace}} These craft are effective against stationary weapon emplacement and [[Extra-vehicular activity|EVA-equipped]] infantry, as well as in reconnaissance pickets. However, they are most effective when used in high-volume deployments. Deployment in great numbers can allow ''Elsedda''-pattern Banshees to overwhelm heavier fighters such as the [[GA-TL1 Longsword|GA-TL1 ''Longsword'' interceptor]], as well as escort ships, such as [[cruiser]]s and [[UNSC frigate|frigates]]. While the [[Seraph]] was used as the Covenant's primary fighter in single ship combat, the ''Elsedda''-pattern Banshee provided invaluable screens and support, tipping many battles in the Covenant's favor.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P287}}

==Operational history==
[[File:Reach 468790 Full.jpg|250px|thumb|''Elsedda''-pattern Banshees mounted on the underside of a {{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}}.]]
The ''Elsedda''-pattern Banshee was first observed by the UNSC at some point prior to [[2526#March|March 5, 2526]], when the [[SPARTAN-II]]s captured five of the fighters from the [[Covenant frigate|frigate]] ''[[Radiant Arrow]]''.{{Ref/Novel|Id=HSSC3|HSS|Chapter=3}} Before [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] had a chance to properly inspect and document them, these same five fighters would be used by [[Blue Team]] during [[Battle over Etalan|a mission]] to destroy [[Covenant]] [[Bladder ship|munition carrier]]s above [[Etalan]]. At the same battle, the [[Fleet of Inexorable Obedience]] would deploy more ''Elsedda''-pattern Banshees in defense of their logistics fleet.{{Ref/Novel|Id=HSSC20|HSS|Chapter=20}}

Numerous ''Elsedda''-pattern Banshees assisted the Covenant in attacking the [[Epsilon Eridani Fleet|UNSC Epsilon Eridani Fleet]] and orbital stations over [[Reach]] during the [[Fall of Reach|invasion]], particularly during [[Operation: UPPER CUT]]. During this engagement, numerous squadrons of ''Elsedda''-pattern Banshees were used in conjunction with many of the Covenant's more powerful {{Pattern|Morsam|Seraph}}s to attack the UNSC [[refit station]] ''[[Anchor 9]]'' and later to defend the [[Ceudar-pattern heavy corvette|corvette]] ''[[Ardent Prayer]]'' from UNSC boarders.{{Ref/Reuse|solace}}

During the [[Battle over Installation 04|opening stages]] of the [[Battle of Installation 04|Battle of]] [[Installation 04]], as the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} was boarded by [[Covenant military|Covenant forces]] of the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]], ''Elsedda''-pattern Banshees, as well as ''Morsam''-pattern Seraphs were deployed to attack the UNSC cruiser. The [[ODSTs]] of [[Fireteam Raven]] managed to activate the vessel's [[M910 Rampart point defense network]], inflicting heavy casualties on the attacking ''Elsedda''-pattern Banshees and Seraphs.{{Ref/Level|HFR|Escape (Halo: Fireteam Raven level)|Escape}}

By [[2558]] numerous ''Elsedda''-pattern Banshees were fielded by [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group]] during the [[Battle of Ealen IV]].{{Ref/Reuse|HE2}} They were also used by the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] during the [[Battle of Netherop (2559)|2559 battle of Netherop]]. During the conflict, the Swords' {{Pattern|A'uzr|sword frigate|frigate}} ''[[Sword of Harmony]]'' was attacked by a [[Forerunner]] {{Class|Acolyte|harrier}}; ''Sword of Harmony'' deployed her Banshee strikecraft to fend off the [[weapon-ship]]s that had been launched by the harrier, though ultimately all craft in orbit were destroyed by the firing of the [[Divine Hand]].{{Ref/Novel|HOut|Chapter=20}}

==Gallery==
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File:HR Banshee Concept 1.jpg|Initial concept sketches for the ''Elsedda''-pattern Banshee.
File:T27xmf_ref.jpg|A turnaround reference of the ''Elsedda''-pattern Banshee.
File:Space Banshee Patterns.png|''Elsedda''-pattern Banshee patterns in ''Halo Reach''.
File:HReach-T27BansheeXMF.png|An in-game profile view of the ''Elsedda''-pattern Banshee.
File:SpaceBansheeSide.jpg|An ''Elsedda''-pattern Banshee above [[Reach]].
File:SpaceBansheeFront.jpg|A view of an ''Elsedda''-pattern Banshee from the front.
File:2 banshee types Esc 2.png|An {{Pattern|Irdnekt|Banshee}} and ''Elsedda''-pattern Banshee piloted by [[Thomas Lasky|Captain Thomas Lasky]] and [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan]] [[Naiya Ray]] during the [[Battle of Ealen IV]].
File:H2A-pavel-belov-cairo-external.jpg|''Elsedda''-pattern Banshees in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' concept art.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]''
*''[[Halo: Anvil Accord]]''
*''[[Halo: Empty Throne]]''

==Sources==
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