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The '''{{'}}sKelln''' is a leathery, winged aerial predator native to [[Sanghelios]], the homeworld of the [[Sangheili]].{{Ref/Novel|HBC|Chapter=1}} The 'sKelln are strong and majestic predators, and are capable of astonishing speeds and insatiable appetites.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=229}} Known to be voracious and cunning, 'sKelln stalk the skies hunting for prey in the mountains of Sanghelios.{{Ref/Site|Id=cf|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-surface-features|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Surface Features|D=30|M=06|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Game|HINF|Armor coatings (Halo Infinite)|Armor coating|Detail=Blood Shadow description|Quote=There are many lessons in life to be learned from observing the 'sKelln hunt their prey in the mountains of Sanghelios.}} | |||
In antiquity, the [[sky-chevaliers]] would fly on the backs of 'sKelln and use them on hunts.{{Ref/Reuse|cf}} The [[Uztet'sKelln]] attack-fighter was based on and named after the animal, with [[Type-26 Banshee|its successors]] following a similar design.{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/banshee|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Banshee|D=30|M=06|Y=2021}} The biomimetic aesthetic of the {{Pattern|D'nomlhe|Banshee}} is considered to bear particular resemblance to the 'sKelln.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=286}} The [['Ahtulai Workshop Banshee|Banshees]] utilized by the [[Banished]] have been twisted from their 'sKelln inspiration to closer resemble an aerial predator from the [[Jiralhanae]] homeworld of [[Doisac]].{{Ref/Game|Id=PL|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Banshee}} | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Enc22 Concept 'sKelln.jpg|Concept sketches of the 'sKelln for the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)|Halo Encyclopedia]]'', showing various inspirations for the creature's design. | |||
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==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'' {{Fm}} | *''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'' {{Fm}} | ||
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{mo}} | *''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{mo}} | ||
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{mo}} | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Latest revision as of 19:54, April 15, 2023
The 'sKelln is a leathery, winged aerial predator native to Sanghelios, the homeworld of the Sangheili.[1] The 'sKelln are strong and majestic predators, and are capable of astonishing speeds and insatiable appetites.[2] Known to be voracious and cunning, 'sKelln stalk the skies hunting for prey in the mountains of Sanghelios.[3][4]
In antiquity, the sky-chevaliers would fly on the backs of 'sKelln and use them on hunts.[3] The Uztet'sKelln attack-fighter was based on and named after the animal, with its successors following a similar design.[5] The biomimetic aesthetic of the D'nomlhe-pattern Banshee is considered to bear particular resemblance to the 'sKelln.[6] The Banshees utilized by the Banished have been twisted from their 'sKelln inspiration to closer resemble an aerial predator from the Jiralhanae homeworld of Doisac.[7]
Gallery[edit]
Concept sketches of the 'sKelln for the Halo Encyclopedia, showing various inspirations for the creature's design.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo: Broken Circle (First mentioned)
- Halo Wars 2 (Mentioned only)
- Halo Infinite (Mentioned only)
Sources[edit]
- ^ Halo: Broken Circle, chapter 1
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 229
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Surface Features (Retrieved on Jun 30, 2021) [archive]
- ^ Halo Infinite, Armor coating: Blood Shadow description "There are many lessons in life to be learned from observing the 'sKelln hunt their prey in the mountains of Sanghelios."
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Banshee (Retrieved on Jun 30, 2021) [archive]
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 286
- ^ Halo Wars 2, Phoenix Logs: Banshee
