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[[File:H4-D82EST-DarterDropship-Side.png|300px|thumb|A side view of an ''Ibis''-class freighter.]] | [[File:H4-D82EST-DarterDropship-Side.png|300px|thumb|A side view of an ''Ibis''-class freighter.]] | ||
The '''''Ibis''-class freighter''' is a [[human]] transport ship in use by the [[ | The '''''Ibis''-class freighter''' is a [[human]] transport ship in use by the [[UNSC]] and [[Insurrectionist]]s.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=133}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
The ''Ibis'' boasts four nacelle-mounted engines capable of rotation to adjust the ship's orientation, primarily pointed down to assist in providing lift. Propulsion is provided by two additional engines on the ship's aft.{{Ref/Reuse|H4}} Unlike larger [[freighter]] classes such as the | The ''Ibis'' boasts four nacelle-mounted engines capable of rotation to adjust the ship's orientation, primarily pointed down to assist in providing lift. Propulsion is provided by two additional engines on the ship's aft.{{Ref/Reuse|H4}} Unlike larger [[freighter]] classes such as the [[Laden-class freighter|''Laden''-]] and [[Parabola-class freighter|''Parabola''-classes]], the ''Ibis''-class is not primarily run by an [[artificial intelligence]] but rather, a small human crew.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
==Service history== | ==Service history== | ||
===Insurrectionist usage=== | ===Insurrectionist usage=== | ||
In [[2553#January|January 2553]], [[Insurrectionist]]s of the [[New Colonial Alliance]] [[Raid on UNSC Infinity|boarded]] {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} using an ''Ibis''-class freighter.{{Ref/Comic|HInit|Issue=2}} The [[United Rebel Front]] had also acquired at least one of these ships for use on the [[moon]] of [[Talitsa]]. | In [[2553#January|January 2553]], [[Insurrectionist]]s of the [[New Colonial Alliance]] [[Raid on UNSC Infinity|boarded]] {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} using an ''Ibis''-class freighter.{{Ref/Comic|HInit|Issue=2}} The [[United Rebel Front]] had also acquired at least one of these ships for use on the [[moon]] of [[Talitsa]].{{Ref/Map|Id=H4|H4|Outcast}} | ||
''Ibis''{{'}} continued to be used to supply {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} by [[2558]], with one such vessel docking with ''Infinity'' on May 9 of that year just prior to the commencement of [[Operation: WHISTLE STOP]].{{Ref/Comic|HE|Issue=11}} | ''Ibis''{{'}} continued to be used to supply {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} by [[2558]], with one such vessel docking with ''Infinity'' on May 9 of that year just prior to the commencement of [[Operation: WHISTLE STOP]].{{Ref/Comic|HE|Issue=11}} | ||
