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==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/Reuse|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/Level|Id=The Foundry|HW2|The Foundry}} 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/Level|Id=Last Stand|HW2|Last Stand (Halo Wars 2 level)|Last Stand}} 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/Level|Id=Fighting Retreat|HW2|Fighting Retreat}} | 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/Reuse|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/Level|Id=The Foundry|HW2|The Foundry}} 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/Level|Id=Last Stand|HW2|Last Stand (Halo Wars 2 level)|Last Stand}} 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/Level|Id=Fighting Retreat|HW2|Fighting Retreat}} | ||
Blisterbacks would also see use during their [[Battle for Zeta Halo|occupation]] of [[Installation 07]].{{Ref/Novel|TRP|Chapter=12}} | |||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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*'''Tier:''' 3 | *'''Tier:''' 3 | ||
*'''Cost:''' {{HW2Pop|7}}, {{HW2Supplies|600}}, {{HW2Power|50}} | *'''Cost:''' {{HW2Pop|7}}, {{HW2Supplies|600}}, {{HW2Power|50}} | ||
Blisterbacks in ''Halo Wars 2'' can be built by all Banished leaders at an [[Banished Apex|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. If | Blisterbacks in ''Halo Wars 2'' can be built by all Banished leaders at an [[Banished Apex|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. If the player chooses [[Decimus]], and purchases Passive Fury and Siphon, the Blisterback can deal slightly more damage and heal itself. When players purchase Voridus' Infusion Tech II, the unit will now leave a pools of Infusion on the enemies on siege mode. | ||
In [[Blitz]], Blisterbacks cost {{HW2BlitzEnergy|120}} energy and Enduring Blisterbacks cost {{HW2BlitzEnergy|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. | In [[Blitz]], Blisterbacks cost {{HW2BlitzEnergy|120}} energy and Enduring Blisterbacks cost {{HW2BlitzEnergy|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. | ||
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File:HW2-Blisterbackplasma.png|Blisterbacks fighting Reavers. | File:HW2-Blisterbackplasma.png|Blisterbacks fighting Reavers. | ||
File:HW2-Blisterbackmissiles.png|Deployed Blisterbacks firing at an [[Banished outpost]]. | File:HW2-Blisterbackmissiles.png|Deployed Blisterbacks firing at an [[Banished outpost]]. | ||
File:HW2 BlisterbackMissiles.png|Blisterbacks launching their Annihilator missiles in ''Halo Wars 2''. | |||
File:HW2-FloodBlisterbacks.png|Flood infected Blisterbacks. | File:HW2-FloodBlisterbacks.png|Flood infected Blisterbacks. | ||
File:HW2 Blisterback comparison.png|A comparison of all three Blisterback variants. | File:HW2 Blisterback comparison.png|A comparison of all three Blisterback variants. | ||