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*Medium [[plasma cannon]]<ref name="PL"> | *Medium [[plasma cannon]]<ref name="PL">''Halo Wars 2'': [[Phoenix Logs#Banished Units|Phoenix Logs]] - Blisterback</ref> | ||
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{{Quote|Getting ready for a barrage.|A Blisterback pilot during the [[Second Ark Conflict]].<ref name="HW2"/>}} | {{Quote|Getting ready for a barrage.|A Blisterback pilot during the [[Second Ark Conflict]].<ref name="HW2"/>}} | ||
The '''Blisterback''' is a hexapedal heavy air vehicle designed and used by the [[Banished]]. | The '''Blisterback''' is a hexapedal heavy air vehicle designed and used by the [[Banished]]. | ||
==Design details== | ==Design details== | ||
The Blisterback is designed to alternate between two modes: On the ground,the Blisterback enters a lockdown mode, stabilizing itself before its carapace splits open, revealing a battery of long range Annihilator siege missiles for ground targets. It can | The Blisterback is designed to alternate between two modes: On the ground,the Blisterback enters a lockdown mode, stabilizing itself before its carapace splits open, revealing a battery of long range Annihilator siege missiles for ground targets. It can thenexit lockdown mode to become airborne, closing the rocket carapace and tucking its legs underneath its body to perform a vertical take—off and enabling the use of its medium range plasma cannon to bombard enemy ground and air targets.<ref name="PL"/> | ||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
Blisterbacks were deployed by the Banished during the group's [[Second Ark Conflict|conflict]] with the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} on [[Installation 00]] in March [[2559]].<ref name="HW2"/> Multiple Blisterbacks were used in an attempt to stop UNSC forces led by [[Douglas-042]] and [[Alice-130]] from reinforcing UNSC troops on [[Installation 09]].<ref name="The Foundry"> | Blisterbacks were deployed by the Banished during the group's [[Second Ark Conflict|conflict]] with the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} on [[Installation 00]] in March [[2559]].<ref name="HW2"/> Multiple Blisterbacks were used in an attempt to stop UNSC forces led by [[Douglas-042]] and [[Alice-130]] from reinforcing UNSC troops on [[Installation 09]].<ref name="The Foundry">''Halo Wars 2'', campaign level [[The Foundry]]</ref> More Blisterbacks were deployed in an attempt to seize control of the Halo's [[control room]] from [[Ellen Anders]], but were likely destroyed when Anders used the ring's [[gravity anchor]]s to launch the Banished forces into space.<ref name="Last Stand">''Halo Wars 2'', campaign level, [[Last Stand]]</ref> The Banished also used it to hold the line at a base near around High Charity crash site that was besieged by the Flood; however, as the Flood began to overwhelm the Banished, Pavium choose to abandon the base, and the Blisterbacks remained there, likely either destroyed or captured by the Flood.<ref name="Fighting Retreat">''Halo Wars 2'', campaign level, [[Fighting Retreat]]</ref> | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
*'''[[Enduring Blisterback]]''': The Blisterback contains thicker armor plating around the aircraft and also on the entrance to protect the pilot, it is also painted in a [[Wikipedia:Dazzle camouflage|dazzle camouflage]] pattern. | *'''[[Enduring Blisterback]]''': The Blisterback contains thicker armor plating around the aircraft and also on the entrance to protect the pilot, it is also painted in a [[Wikipedia:Dazzle camouflage|dazzle camouflage]] pattern. | ||
*'''[[Ironclad Blisterback]]''': The Blisterback has more armor around it. | *'''[[Ironclad Blisterback]]''': The Blisterback has more armor around it. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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File:HW2 Blitz Enduring Blisterback.png|Blitz card of an Enduring Blisterback. | File:HW2 Blitz Enduring Blisterback.png|Blitz card of an Enduring Blisterback. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:HW2 Blitz Blue Blisterback.png|Blue Blisterback used in ''Halo Wars 2'' marketing. | File:HW2 Blitz Blue Blisterback.png|Blue Blisterback used in ''Halo Wars 2'' marketing. | ||
File:HW2-FloodBlisterbacks.png|Flood infected Blisterbacks. | File:HW2-FloodBlisterbacks.png|Flood infected Blisterbacks. | ||
File:HW2 Blisterback comparison.png|A comparison of all | File:HW2 Blisterback comparison.png|A comparison of all three Blisterback variants. | ||
File:HW2 Flood Blisterback seige.png|Flood Blisterback in siege mode. | File:HW2 Flood Blisterback seige.png|A Flood-infected Blisterback in siege mode. | ||
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- "Getting ready for a barrage."
- — A Blisterback pilot during the Second Ark Conflict.[2]
The Blisterback is a hexapedal heavy air vehicle designed and used by the Banished.
Design details
The Blisterback is designed to alternate between two modes: On the ground,the Blisterback enters a lockdown mode, stabilizing itself before its carapace splits open, revealing a battery of long range Annihilator siege missiles for ground targets. It can thenexit lockdown mode to become airborne, closing the rocket carapace and tucking its legs underneath its body to perform a vertical take—off and enabling the use of its medium range plasma cannon to bombard enemy ground and air targets.[1]
Operational history
Blisterbacks were deployed by the Banished during the group's conflict with the crew of the UNSC Spirit of Fire on Installation 00 in March 2559.[2] Multiple Blisterbacks were used in an attempt to stop UNSC forces led by Douglas-042 and Alice-130 from reinforcing UNSC troops on Installation 09.[3] More Blisterbacks were deployed in an attempt to seize control of the Halo's control room from Ellen Anders, but were likely destroyed when Anders used the ring's gravity anchors to launch the Banished forces into space.[4] The Banished also used it to hold the line at a base near around High Charity crash site that was besieged by the Flood; however, as the Flood began to overwhelm the Banished, Pavium choose to abandon the base, and the Blisterbacks remained there, likely either destroyed or captured by the Flood.[5]
Variants
- Enduring Blisterback: The Blisterback contains thicker armor plating around the aircraft and also on the entrance to protect the pilot, it is also painted in a dazzle camouflage pattern.
- Ironclad Blisterback: The Blisterback has more armor around it.
Gameplay
Halo Wars 2
- Info: Heavy Air, Can deploy to become artillery unit on the ground
- Tier: 3
- Cost: Population 7, Supplies 600, Power 50
Blisterbacks in Halo Wars 2 can be built by all Banished leaders at an Apex. While not deployed, Blisterbacks perform okay against infantry, vehicles, aircraft, and structures. Once deployed, they will perform very well against infantry, vehicles, and structures, but will not be able to attack aircraft. In Blitz, Blisterbacks cost 120 energy and Enduring Blisterbacks cost 160 energy. Enduring Blisterbacks will deploy Grunt squads upon destruction. On gameplay, it is Banished's main artillery, suitable to counter UNSC's M400 Kodiak and to lay down suppression fire for ground units along with sieging the base.
Gallery
Blisterback render comparison to Atriox.
Blisterback "annihilator" missiles in Know Your Enemy.
A falling SOEIV destroying a Blisterback.
Concept art of the Blisterback for Halo Wars 2.
A Blisterback on Installation 00.
Deployed Blisterbacks firing at an Outpost.
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List of appearances
- Know Your Enemy (First appearance)
- Halo Wars 2
Sources
- ^ a b Halo Wars 2: Phoenix Logs - Blisterback
- ^ a b c Halo Wars 2
- ^ Halo Wars 2, campaign level The Foundry
- ^ Halo Wars 2, campaign level, Last Stand
- ^ Halo Wars 2, campaign level, Fighting Retreat
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