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{{Status|Canon}}
{{Ship class infobox
|name=G81 Condor
|image=[[File:HW2 - Condor models.jpg|300px]]
|manufacturer=*[[Misriah Armory]]{{Ref/Site|Id=CFAoW|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/the-art-of-war-s|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - The Art of War(s)|D=19|M=03|Y=2017}} {{C|Original D81}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Waypoint|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/d81-lrt-condor|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page= Condor|D=21|M=07|Y=2021|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/d81-lrt-condor}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=150}}
*[[Isabel]] {{C|Gunship modifications}}{{Ref/Game|Id=PL|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Condor Gunship}}
|class=
|role=Heavy gunship
|length=
|width=
|height=
|engine=
|slipspace drive=None{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
|hull=
|armament=*1 [[Ballista]] mini-MAC{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
*5 twin [[pulse laser turret]]s{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
|complement=
|era= [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|affiliation= [[United Nations Space Command]]
}}
The '''G81 Heavy Gunship''' custom heavy gunship variant of the [[D81 Condor]] dropship originally built by [[Misriah Armory]]. The G81 was custom-designed by personnel of the stranded {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} during the [[Second Ark Conflict]].{{Ref/Reuse|CFAoW}}{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}

==Overview==
===Design details===
The G81 is built atop the airframe of the regular [[D81 Condor]] as a custom modification designed by [[Isabel]], the [[Smart AI]] of UNSC ''Spirit of Fire''.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}} The modifications made to the craft turn it into the heaviest combat aircraft in UNSC inventory, eclipsing the [[AC-220 Vulture]], which is otherwise considered the heaviest ''official'' combat aircraft of the UNSC. Its modifications break several UNSC weapons platform and safety regulations, though Isabel felt that these modifications were necessary due to the extreme circumstances of war on [[Installation 00|the Ark]] - and feels that [[James Cutter|Captain Cutter]] will have her back should the issue be tested in a UNSC court.{{Ref/Reuse|CFAoW}}{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}

The Condor gunship's armament consists of five twin [[pulse laser]]s, whose high rate-of-fire and ability to independently target enemy units makes them ideal against massed opponents. A [[Ballista]] mini-[[MAC]] turret is also fitted, whose power allows it to defeat heavy targets. It can be upgraded to fire three shots in rapid succession. The weapon systems are powered by older capacitor banks which replace the slipspace drive, which also removes its faster-than-light capabilities.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}} These armaments turn the gunship into a flying fortress, making it extremely slow-moving, but powerful in combat.{{Ref/Reuse|CFAoW}}

==Operational history==
Condor gunships were created in [[2559]] during the [[Second Ark Conflict]]. The AI Isabel modified several civilian [[D81 Condor|D81-LRT]] airframes to provide heavy air support for the ground forces of the ''Spirit''. It was first employed during the [[Banished]] attack on the [[control room]] of [[Installation 09]].{{Ref/Level|HW2|HW2:Last Stand|Last Stand}} One of the G81s employed by ''Spirit of Fire'' were destroyed by Forerunner defenses during [[Operation: SPEARBREAKER]], in an attempt to stop a [[Forerunner]] {{Class|Despair|fighter}} from being launched by the Banished.{{Ref/Level|HW2|Section=Halo Wars 2: Operation: SPEARBREAKER|SectionLinkText=Operation: SPEARBREAKER|HW2:Not on My Watch|Not on My Watch}}

==In-game information==
===''Halo Wars 2''===
*'''Info:''' Targets multiple units, Devastating attack, Very heavy armor, Super Unit.
*'''Abilities:''' Mini MAC
*'''Tier:''' 3
*'''Cost:''' {{HW2Pop|40}}, {{HW2Supplies|2,000}}, {{HW2Power|2,000}}
*'''Building Time:''' 120 Seconds / 102 Seconds / 90 Seconds / 78 Seconds (No Logistics to Logistics Level 3 applied)
The G81 Condor can be built by all UNSC leaders at the Firebase. As the Super Unit for UNSC, it is able to take on both [[Barukaza Workshop Scarab|Scarabs]] and [[Retriever Sentinel]]s. It is effective against vehicles, aircraft, and structures, but is only okay against infantry. In [[Blitz]], the Condor costs {{HW2BlitzEnergy|300}} energy, and is only on the field for 60 seconds.

In gameplay, the Condor can effectively strike slow-moving targets. A main drawback of the G81 Condor is that it's not capable of hitting any fast-moving unit - for instance, [[Ghost (gameplay)|Ghosts]], [[Hornet (gameplay)|Hornets]], [[Banshee (gameplay)|Banshees]], and other units can quickly evade its projectiles. Therefore, a constant escort for G81 Condor is required. Its Mini MAC abilities deal small area-of-effect damage and are devastating to all units that get hit. Do note that the Mini MAC may also miss when attempting to hit fast-moving targets.

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

==Production notes==
The ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]'' page on the Condor uses the image of the G81 Condor gunship, though otherwise describes a standard D81 Condor. In addition, the infobox header for the section [[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)/Mistakes|erroneously labels]] the craft as a '''G81 Long-Range Transport''',{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} rather than the originally-introduced '''G81 Heavy Gunship''' designation.{{Ref/Reuse|CFAoW}}

==Gallery==
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File:HW2-BlitzG81.jpg|[[Blitz]] card of G81 Condor heavy gunship.
File:HW2-air battle.jpg|A G81 Condor and D77H Pelicans engage Banished [['Ahtulai Workshop Banshee]]s and {{Pattern|Dextro Xur|Spirit}}s.
File:HW2 Last Stand.png|A Condor defends [[Ellen Anders]] on Installation 09.
File:HW2-BlitzCondor.png|A Condor gunship in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 - Blitz Beta]]''.
File:HW2-G81&AC220.png|A G81 Condor and [[AC-220 Vulture]] defend Ellen Anders from the Banished on Installation 00.
File:HW2-D77vsG81.jpg|Comparison between the D77H Pelican and G81 Condor.
File:HW2-Domination.png|G81 Condors and Banished Scarabs attack a Firebase during a game of [[Domination]].
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Halo Wars 2: Operation: SPEARBREAKER]]''

==Sources==
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{{Condor variants}}
{{Human aircraft}}