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[[File:Pilot_With_Hornet.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A UNSC Pilot next to a [[Hornet]].]]
A '''pilot''' is a person, typically of a military service, that can operate and maneuver an airborne, or space-borne [[vehicle]].
A '''pilot''' is a person, typically of a military service, that can operate and maneuver an airborne, or space-borne [[vehicle]].


==Covenant==
== UNSC overview ==
[[File:Flight Elite.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Elites have their own flight armor in ''[[Halo 3]]''.]]
[[File:Pilot_With_Hornet.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A UNSC Pilot next to a [[Hornet]].]]
A surprisingly large number of [[Covenant]] species possess the intelligence necessary to pilot craft. Groups of [[Jiralhanae]] or [[Sangheili]] can operate a space borne Covenant ship, such as the {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}} or the {{Class|Reverence|cruiser}}, by operation of [[Holography|holographic]] consoles at the control bridge of the warship. [[Huragok]] also help in the technical maintenance of warship systems, although it is unknown if they can pilot and operate the actual warship itself. A single Brute or Elite can also pilot [[Phantom]] or [[Spirit]] dropships.
 
Elites and Brutes can pilot a single person [[Banshee]] attack fighter. [[Grunts]] are also known to be able to pilot Banshees, albeit clumsily. It is unknown how they fit inside the Banshee's cockpit with a methane tank on as it is never seen in-game, it is mentioned only once, in ''[[Halo: The Flood]]''. It may be possible that the Banshees that Grunts operate are customized to fit their particular anatomy, but there is no evidence to suggest this.
 
Elite pilots have their own [[Elite Flight Armor|Flight Suit]] for operations in a variety of airborne vessels. It is unknown, but likely, that Brutes have an equivalent.
 
==Vehicles used by Covenant pilots==
===Dropships===
*[[Phantom]]
*[[Spirit]]
 
====Fixed Wing====
*[[Banshee]]
*[[Vampire]]
*[[Seraph]]
 
====Other====
*[[Covenant boarding craft|Boarding craft]]
 
==United Nations Space Command==
[[File:Pilot on Hornet.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Two [[UNSC]] pilots, one riding on the [[Hornet]]'s wing, the other piloting the aircraft.]]
There are pilots in all main branches of the UNSC Defense Force: the [[UNSC Air Force|Air Force]], [[UNSC Navy|Navy]], and the Marine aviators of the [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]]. Large crews of Navy crewmen operate and maintain UNSC starships such as {{Class|Marathon|cruiser}}s. [[GA-TL1 Longsword]]s, [[Sparrowhawks]], [[Hornets]] and [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican dropships]] can all be operated by just one Navy pilot, as can [[Bumblebee]] lifepods.
There are pilots in all main branches of the UNSC Defense Force: the [[UNSC Air Force|Air Force]], [[UNSC Navy|Navy]], and the Marine aviators of the [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]]. Large crews of Navy crewmen operate and maintain UNSC starships such as {{Class|Marathon|cruiser}}s. [[GA-TL1 Longsword]]s, [[Sparrowhawks]], [[Hornets]] and [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican dropships]] can all be operated by just one Navy pilot, as can [[Bumblebee]] lifepods.


It is seen that the Pelicans of the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} are exclusively operated by two pilots from [[23rd Naval Air Squadron|23<sup>rd</sup> Naval Air Squadron]], while the Pelicans of the {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}} are operated by Marine pilots.
It is seen that the Pelicans of the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} are exclusively operated by two pilots from [[23rd Naval Air Squadron|23<sup>rd</sup> Naval Air Squadron]], while the Pelicans of the {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}} are operated by Marine pilots.


=== Uniforms ===
UNSC Air Force pilots wear [[fatigues]] with teal-toned camouflage and white chest armor. The suit lacks the additional armor plating worn by most Army troopers or Marines on the knees and shoulders. On missions in a vacuum, the suit can be sealed off and an enclosed [[CH252 helmet|standard combat helmet]] is worn with it.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', campaign levels ''[[Tip of the Spear]], [[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]''</ref><ref group="note">Since it has been specified that Falcons in ''Halo: Reach'' are part of UNSC Air Force units such as [[AMX-4]] and [[AMX-42]], it can be assumed that the pilots, who wear outfits distinct from other UNSC units in the game, are part of the Air Force.</ref> Additionally, [[UNSC Air Force Pilot helmet|a type of helmet]] has been specifically developed for UNSC Air Force pilots. This helmet is presumably used in normal missions while the combat helmet is worn on operations where direct combat, such as [[Boarding|boarding action]], is expected.
UNSC Air Force pilots wear [[fatigues]] with teal-toned camouflage and white chest armor. The suit lacks the additional armor plating worn by most Army troopers or Marines on the knees and shoulders. On missions in a vacuum, the suit can be sealed off and an enclosed [[CH252 helmet|standard combat helmet]] is worn with it.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', campaign levels ''[[Tip of the Spear]], [[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]''</ref><ref group="note">Since it has been specified that Falcons in ''Halo: Reach'' are part of UNSC Air Force units such as [[AMX-4]] and [[AMX-42]], it can be assumed that the pilots, who wear outfits distinct from other UNSC units in the game, are part of the Air Force.</ref> Additionally, [[UNSC Air Force Pilot helmet|a type of helmet]] has been specifically developed for UNSC Air Force pilots. This helmet is presumably used in normal missions while the combat helmet is worn on operations where direct combat, such as [[Boarding|boarding action]], is expected.


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During [[2552#October|October 2552]], Marine Dropship pilots wore ballistic helmets with a golden visor and an integrated communications system. The rest of the outfit is the [[UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform|same]] as that of the Marine infantrymen. In [[2552#November|November 2552]], Marine pilots were seen wearing the same body armor as that of a Marine but with a sealed helmet with a blue visor reminiscent of a modern fighter pilot's helmet. The chest armor is also equipped with an additional control panel.
During [[2552#October|October 2552]], Marine Dropship pilots wore ballistic helmets with a golden visor and an integrated communications system. The rest of the outfit is the [[UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform|same]] as that of the Marine infantrymen. In [[2552#November|November 2552]], Marine pilots were seen wearing the same body armor as that of a Marine but with a sealed helmet with a blue visor reminiscent of a modern fighter pilot's helmet. The chest armor is also equipped with an additional control panel.


It takes 1,000,000 [[cR]] to train a pilot, such as the education, flight simulation training, the written tests, fuel and the plane itself, not to mention the taxes that are paid to keep the service working.{{Citation needed}}
== Named dropships/fighters with mentioned pilots ==
 
In ''Halo: Reach'', UNSC Sabre Pilots wear standard Army Trooper uniform, with a Military Police helmet and an air supply. These pilots' suits let them survive in space for a short period.
 
==Vehicles used by UNSC pilots==
===Dropships===
[[File:PelicanPilots1.jpg|thumb|Pelican Pilots, as seen in [[Halo 2]].]]
*[[Pelican|D77I-TCH Pelican Dropship]]
*[[Albatross|Albatross Heavy Dropship]]
 
===Fixed-wing===
*[[Shortsword|Shortsword Fighter-Bomber]]
*[[SkyHawk|Skyhawk Fighter-Bomber]]
*[[GA-TL1 Longsword|GA-TL1 Longsword interceptor]]
*[[Sabre|YSS-1000]]
 
===Gunships===
*[[Vulture]]
 
===VTOL===
*[[Hornet]]
*[[Sparrowhawk]]
*[[UH-144 Falcon]]
 
===Other===
*[[Class-3 Enclosed Heavy Lifeboat, Controlled]]
 
==Named dropships/fighters with mentioned pilots==
*[[Bravo 001]] -[[Flight Officer Mitchell]] - [[KIA]]
*[[Bravo 001]] -[[Flight Officer Mitchell]] - [[KIA]]
*[[Bravo 022]]- KIA
*[[Bravo 022]]- KIA
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*[[Victor 933]] - Active service although pelican was destroyed  
*[[Victor 933]] - Active service although pelican was destroyed  
*[[Knife 26]] - (Not Mentioned), most likely KIA
*[[Knife 26]] - (Not Mentioned), most likely KIA
== Covenant overview ==
[[File:Flight Elite.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Elites have their own flight armor in ''[[Halo 3]]''.]]
As an expanding spacefaring empire, the Covenant hosts a large number of host species capable of piloting crafts. Groups of [[Jiralhanae]] or [[Sangheili]] can operate a space borne Covenant ship, such as the {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}} or the {{Class|Reverence|cruiser}}, by operation of [[holography|holographic]] consoles at the control bridge of the warship. The [[Huragok]] assist in the technical maintenance of warship systems, although it is unknown if they can pilot and operate the actual warship itself.
A single Jiralhanae or Sangheili can pilot a single person [[Banshee]] attack fighter as well as [[Phantom]] and [[Spirit]] dropships. Sangheili pilots have their own [[flight harness]] for operations in a variety of airborne vessels. It is unknown, but likely, that Brutes have an equivalent. In addition, [[Grunts]] are also known to be able to pilot Banshees, albeit clumsily.<ref name="gruntpilot">'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page ??''</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In ''Halo 3'', the UNSC pilot helmet is not sealed properly, which can be seen when the player looks underneath their helmets.
*In ''Halo 3'', the UNSC pilot helmet is not sealed properly, which can be seen when the player looks underneath their helmets.
*In ''Halo 3'', the pilot's helmets are invulnerable to any projectile.
*Halo 2's pilots wear helmets strongly reminiscent of the Cyborg's helmet from Bungie's earlier ''[[Marathon]]'' series of first-person shooter games.
*Halo 2's pilots wear helmets strongly reminiscent of the Cyborg's helmet from Bungie's earlier ''[[Marathon]]'' series of first-person shooter games.
*If a VTOL pilot is infected by the [[Flood]] in Halo 3, they will take on the appearance of a standard Marine, not a pilot variation.
*If a VTOL pilot is infected by the [[Flood]] in Halo 3, they will take on the appearance of a standard Marine, not a pilot variation.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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<gallery>
File:H3-UNSCVTOLPilot.png|A render of the UNSC VTOL Pilot from ''Halo 3''.
File:UNSCPilot-scantransparent.png|A transparent scan of the UNSC Pilot of ''[[Halo 3]]'', from the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''.
File:UNSC-Pilot.jpg|The UNSC pilot outfit in ''Halo. Combat Evolved''.
File:UNSC-Pilot.jpg|The UNSC pilot outfit in ''Halo. Combat Evolved''.
File:028.jpg|A group of Marines, one of them wearing a pilot uniform in ''Halo 2''.
File:H3-UNSCVTOLPilot.png|A UNSC VTOL pilot from ''Halo 3''.
File:UNSCPilot-scantransparent.png|A transparent scan of the UNSC pilot of ''[[Halo 3]]'', from the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''.
File:Pilot on Hornet.jpg|Two [[UNSC]] pilots, one riding on the [[Hornet]]'s wing, the other piloting the aircraft.
File:1203637899 18824417-Medium.jpg|A close up of a UNSC VTOL pilot's helmet.
File:Boarder.png|An UNSC Air Force pilot boarder in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Boarder.png|An UNSC Air Force pilot boarder in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:1203637899 18824417-Medium.jpg|A close up of a UNSC VTOL Pilot.
File:028.jpg|A group of Marines, one of them wearing a pilot uniform.
File:Pilot hul-3.jpg|The UNSC Air Force pilot helmet, compatible with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]].
File:Pilot hul-3.jpg|The UNSC Air Force pilot helmet, compatible with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]].
File:Pilot 0011.jpg|The Pilot from Halo: Infinity
File:Pilot 0011.jpg|Render of a pilot for ''Halo 4''<nowiki />'s ''Spartan Ops''
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