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|image=[[File:Type-27 XMF.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:Type-27 XMF.png|300px]] | ||
|name=''Elsedda''-pattern Strike Fighter | |name=''Elsedda''-pattern Strike Fighter | ||
|manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges]] | |manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges]]{{Ref/Book|Id=vis|EVG|Page=19}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P287|Enc22|Page=287}} | ||
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|width={{Convert|8.6|m|ft}}{{Ref/Reuse|vis}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P287}} | |width={{Convert|8.6|m|ft}}{{Ref/Reuse|vis}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P287}} | ||
|height={{Convert|3.5|m|ft}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P287}} | |height={{Convert|3.5|m|ft}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P287}} | ||
|mass=4.5 tons (4.1 tonnes) | |mass=4.5 tons (4.1 tonnes){{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P287}} | ||
|max accel= | |max accel= | ||
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The '''''Elsedda''-pattern Strike Fighter''' {{Type|27|Exoatmospheric Multirole Fighter}}, | The '''''Elsedda''-pattern Strike Fighter''' {{Type|27|Exoatmospheric Multirole Fighter}},{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} informally known as the '''Space Banshee''',{{Ref/Reuse|Stats}} the '''Banshee Fighter''',{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} and the '''Banshee Interceptor''',{{Ref/Reuse|Stats}} is the [[Covenant]] standard space interceptor support craft of the defunct [[Covenant fleet]].<ref name="Stats">''Halo: Reach'', game stats</ref> It is a vacuum-sealed variant of the {{Pattern|Is'belox|Banshee}} that is designed for exoatmospheric operations,<ref name="solace">''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Long Night of Solace]]</ref>{{Ref/Site|Id=Waypoint|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/banshee-fighter/82613d70-17cc-4652-8ab1-a1f16e29c516|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Banshee Fighter|D=20|M=04|Y=2011|LocalArchive=Archive:Halo Waypoint/2009 to 2014/Universe/Vehicles#Banshee Fighter}} though it is capable of operating in-atmosphere.{{Ref/Comic|Id=HE2|HEsc|Issue=2}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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The ''Elsedda''-pattern Banshee sports two [[heavy plasma cannon]]s, which are elongated in comparison with those of the Type-26's [[Class-2 Energy Gun|standard model]], providing greatly increased range and firepower. A [[Class-2 Projectile cannon|fuel rod cannon]] is mounted at the front of the fuselage.{{Ref/Reuse|manual}} | The ''Elsedda''-pattern Banshee sports two [[heavy plasma cannon]]s, which are elongated in comparison with those of the Type-26's [[Class-2 Energy Gun|standard model]], providing greatly increased range and firepower. A [[Class-2 Projectile cannon|fuel rod cannon]] is mounted at the front of the fuselage.{{Ref/Reuse|manual}} | ||
[[File:Reach 468790 Full.jpg|250px|thumb | [[File:Reach 468790 Full.jpg|250px|thumb|''Elsedda''-pattern Banshees mounted on the underside of a {{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}}.]] | ||
===Usage=== | ===Usage=== | ||
The ''Elsedda''-pattern Banshee can be mounted on the [[hangar bay]] walls of Covenant warships<ref>''Halo: Reach'', [[Firefight]] map, [[Corvette (map)|Corvette]]</ref> and on the undersides of vessels' hulls.{{Ref/Reuse|solace}} These craft are effective against stationary weapon emplacement and [[Extra-vehicular activity|EVA-equipped]] infantry, as well as in reconnaissance pickets. However, they are most effective when used in high-volume deployments. Deployment in great numbers can allow ''Elsedda''-pattern Banshees to overwhelm heavier fighters such as the [[GA-TL1 Longsword|GA-TL1 ''Longsword'' interceptor]], as well as escort ships, such as [[cruiser]]s and [[UNSC frigate|frigates]]. While the [[Seraph]] was used as the Covenant's primary fighter in single ship combat, the ''Elsedda''-pattern Banshee provided invaluable screens and support, tipping many battles in the Covenant's favor.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P287}} | The ''Elsedda''-pattern Banshee can be mounted on the [[hangar bay]] walls of Covenant warships<ref>''Halo: Reach'', [[Firefight]] map, [[Corvette (map)|Corvette]]</ref> and on the undersides of vessels' hulls.{{Ref/Reuse|solace}} These craft are effective against stationary weapon emplacement and [[Extra-vehicular activity|EVA-equipped]] infantry, as well as in reconnaissance pickets. However, they are most effective when used in high-volume deployments. Deployment in great numbers can allow ''Elsedda''-pattern Banshees to overwhelm heavier fighters such as the [[GA-TL1 Longsword|GA-TL1 ''Longsword'' interceptor]], as well as escort ships, such as [[cruiser]]s and [[UNSC frigate|frigates]]. While the [[Seraph]] was used as the Covenant's primary fighter in single ship combat, the ''Elsedda''-pattern Banshee provided invaluable screens and support, tipping many battles in the Covenant's favor.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P287}} | ||
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*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'' | *''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'' | *''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]'' | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||