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Banshee
	; The Oghal-pattern Banshee, one of the most common models.
Production information
Manufacturer:	Covenant Assembly Forges Tertiary Assembly Forges; ; ; Sangheili Lodam Armory; ; Banished 'Ahtulai Workshop; Kaelum Workshop Forge of Raansek; ; ;
Product line:	Attack Flyer; Strikecraft;
Class:	Combat aircraft
Models:	D'nomlhe-pattern Banshee; Drailaac-pattern Banshee; Elsedda-pattern Banshee; Irdnekt-pattern Banshee; Is'belox-pattern Banshee; QezoY'asabu-pattern strikecraft; Scitar-pattern Banshee; Te'ved-pattern Banshee; Uztet'sKelln-pattern ;
Usage
Role(s):	Ground support aircraft; Space/atmospheric fighter;

Revision as of 12:48, October 8, 2022

"Banshee" is the name applied to a series of Covenant atmospheric/exatmospheric support aircraft.^[2]

Summary

A prolific aircraft, the Banshee has been used by ancient Sangheili, Covenant forces and Covenant remnants.^[2]

Types

Ancient Banshee

QezoY'asabu-pattern strikecraft – An ancient Banshee model primarily designed for and used in a stealth role.^[2]
Scitar-pattern Banshee – An ancient amphibious Banshee model designed for multi-environment security and deep sea artifact retrieval missions.^[3]
Uztet'sKelln-pattern – An ancient Banshee originally designed by the Sangheili that visually resembled the more modern types.^[2]

Covenant Banshee

Oghal-pattern Banshee – A common model of Banshee, first classified by ONI at Harvest.^[2]

Oghal-pattern Banshee

Is'belox-pattern Banshee – More advanced than the Oghal-pattern Banshee, this Banshee saw more use towards the end of the Covenant war and by Jul 'Mdama's Covenant after it ended.^[2]

Is'belox-pattern Banshee

Drailaac-pattern Banshee – A type of Banshee often used by artifact hunting Covenant fleets. Several of which were in use by Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction.^[2]

Drailaac-pattern Banshee

Te'ved-pattern Banshee – An ordained version of the Is'belox-pattern Banshee. Some of which saw use with Loka 'Bandolee's forces.^[2]

Te'ved-pattern Banshee

Irdnekt-pattern Banshee – A type of Banshee seen in Truth's fleet.^[2]

Irdnekt-pattern Banshee

Elsedda-pattern Banshee – An exoatmospheric type of Banshee used by the Covenant en masse.^[2]

Elsedaa-pattern Banshee

D'nomlhe-pattern Banshee – A Banshee engineered by Sangheili post-Great Schism, using features unseen in previous San'Shyuum design models.^[2]

A standard D'nomlhe-pattern Banshee

Sword Banshee – A modified D'nomlhe-pattern Banshee, predominately used by the Swords of Sanghelios.^[4]

Sword Banshee

Ultra Banshee – A modified D'nomlhe-pattern Banshee, only used by skillful pilots.^[4]

Ultra Banshee

Temple Banshee – A modified D'nomlhe-pattern Banshee used by the Sky-chevaliers.^[4]

Temple Banshee

Saban'amnsir – A specialty Banshee used by Mvon 'Sraom.^[5]

Saban'amnsir

Banished Banshee

'Ahtulai Workshop Banshee – An uparmored Oghal-pattern Banshee deployed during the Second Ark Conflict.

'Ahtulai Workshop Banshee

Kaelum Workshop Banshee – A redesigned Is'belox-pattern Banshee deployed during the Battle for Zeta Halo.

Kaelum Workshop Banshee

Related vehicles

Seraph – A Covenant space fighter.^[6] Used alongside the Elsedda-pattern Banshee and in a ground support role.^[7]
Bkowe'nei-pattern Vampire – A seldom seen atmospheric aircraft used by the Covenant,^[8] with impressive anti-aircraft capabilities.^[9]

List of appearances

Halo: The Fall of Reach (First appearance)
Halo: Combat Evolved
Halo: The Flood
Halo: First Strike
Halo 2
Halo: Ghosts of Onyx
Believe (Mentioned only)
Halo: Landfall
- Halo: Combat
- Halo: Last One Standing
Halo: Uprising
Halo 3
Halo Wars
The Life
Halo 3: ODST
Halo Legends
- Origins
- Prototype
- The Babysitter
Halo: Evolutions
- Dirt
- The Return
Halo: Blood Line
Remember Reach
- Deliver Hope
Halo: Reach
Halo: Fall of Reach
- Covenant
- Invasion

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
- Terminals
Halo: The Thursday War
Halo 4
- Spartan Ops
Halo: Spartan Assault
Halo: Escalation
Halo 2: Anniversary
Halo: New Blood
Hunt the Truth
Halo: Spartan Strike
Halo: Hunters in the Dark
Halo 5: Guardians
Halo: Shadow of Intent
Know Your Enemy
Halo: Ground Command
Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo
Halo: Tales from Slipspace
Halo Wars 2
Halo: Envoy
Halo: Rise of Atriox
Halo: Collateral Damage
Halo: Fireteam Raven
Halo: Silent Storm
Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual
Halo: Meridian Divide
Halo: Oblivion
Halo: Shadows of Reach
Halo Infinite
Halo: The Television Series
Halo: The Rubicon Protocol

Sources

^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 474-475
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k Halo Waypoint: Banshee
^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 287
^ ^a ^b ^c Halo 5: Guardians
^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder #100 - Sweet Centennial
^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, p. 169
^ Halo: Reach, campaign level, Long Night of Solace
^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, p. 200
^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), p. 283 (2011)

[Enc22p474-1] Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 474-475

[waypbanshee-2] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k Halo Waypoint: Banshee

[Enc22-3] Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 287

[h5g-4] Halo 5: Guardians

[CF100-5] Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder #100 - Sweet Centennial

[6] Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, p. 169

[7] Halo: Reach, campaign level, Long Night of Solace

[8] Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, p. 200

[9] Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), p. 283 (2011)

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 {{Status|Canon}}
+{{Infobox/Fiction/Vehicle/Series
+|image=[[File:H2A-T26BansheeGSA.png|130px]]<br>The ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee, one of the most common models.
+|name=Banshee
+|manufacturer=*[[Covenant]]
+**[[Assembly Forges]]
+***[[Assembly Forges#Classifications|Tertiary Assembly Forges]]
+*[[Sangheili]]
+**[[Lodam Armory]]
+*[[Banished]]
+**[['Ahtulai Workshop]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22p474|Enc22|Page=474-475}}
+**[[Kaelum Workshop]]
+***[[Forge of Raansek]]
+|line=*[[Attack Flyer]]
+*[[Strikecraft]]
+|class=[[Combat aircraft]]
+|models=*{{Pattern|D'nomlhe|Banshee}}
+*{{Pattern|Drailaac|Banshee}}
+*{{Pattern|Elsedda|Banshee}}
+*{{Pattern|Irdnekt|Banshee}}
+*{{Pattern|Is'belox|Banshee}}
+*{{Pattern|QezoY'asabu|strikecraft}}
+*{{Pattern|Scitar|Banshee}}
+*{{Pattern|Te'ved|Banshee}}
+*{{Pattern|Uztet'sKelln|}}
+|role=*Ground support aircraft
+*Space/atmospheric fighter
+}}
 '''"Banshee"''' is the name applied to a series of [[Covenant]] atmospheric/exatmospheric support aircraft.<ref name="waypbanshee">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/banshee ''Halo Waypoint:'' Banshee]</ref>
@@ Line 6: / Line 33: @@
 ==Types==
 ===Ancient Banshee===
-*'''[[QezoY'asabu]]''' - An ancient Banshee model primarily designed for and used in a stealth role.{{Ref/Reuse|waypbanshee}}
+*'''{{Pattern|QezoY'asabu|strikecraft}}''' – An ancient Banshee model primarily designed for and used in a stealth role.{{Ref/Reuse|waypbanshee}}
-*'''[[Scitar-pattern Banshee]]''' - An ancient amphibious Banshee model designed for multi-environment security and deep sea artifact retrieval missions.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=287}}
+*'''{{Pattern|Scitar|Banshee}}''' – An ancient amphibious Banshee model designed for multi-environment security and deep sea artifact retrieval missions.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=287}}
-*'''[[Uztet'sKelln]]''' - An ancient Banshee originally designed by the [[Sangheili]] that visually resembled the more modern types.{{Ref/Reuse|waypbanshee}}
+*'''{{Pattern|Uztet'sKelln|}}''' – An ancient Banshee originally designed by the [[Sangheili]] that visually resembled the more modern types.{{Ref/Reuse|waypbanshee}}
 ===Covenant Banshee===
-*'''[[Oghal-pattern Banshee]]''' - A common model of Banshee, first classified by ONI at [[Harvest]].{{Ref/Reuse|waypbanshee}}
+*'''{{Pattern|Oghal|Banshee}}''' – A common model of Banshee, first classified by ONI at [[Harvest]].{{Ref/Reuse|waypbanshee}}
 <gallery>
-File:H2A-T26BansheeGSA.png|Oghal-pattern Banshee
+File:H2A-T26BansheeGSA.png|''Oghal''-pattern Banshee
 </gallery>
-*'''[[Is'belox-pattern Banshee]]''' - More advanced than the ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee, this Banshee saw more use towards the end of the [[Human-Covenant war|Covenant war]] and by [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] after it ended.{{Ref/Reuse|waypbanshee}}
+*'''{{Pattern|Is'belox|Banshee}}''' – More advanced than the ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee, this Banshee saw more use towards the end of the [[Human-Covenant war|Covenant war]] and by [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] after it ended.{{Ref/Reuse|waypbanshee}}
 <gallery>
-File:H2A-MP-T26BansheeGSA.png|Is'belox-pattern Banshee
+File:H2A-MP-T26BansheeGSA.png|''Is'belox''-pattern Banshee
 </gallery>
-*'''[[Drailaac-pattern Banshee]]''' - A type of Banshee often used by artifact hunting [[Covenant fleet]]s. Several of which were in use by [[Sesa 'Refumee]]'s [[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction|heretic faction]].{{Ref/Reuse|waypbanshee}}
+*'''{{Pattern|Drailaac|Banshee}}''' – A type of Banshee often used by artifact hunting [[Covenant fleet]]s. Several of which were in use by [[Sesa 'Refumee]]'s [[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction|heretic faction]].{{Ref/Reuse|waypbanshee}}
 <gallery>
-File:H2A-HereticBanshee.png|Drailaac-pattern Banshee
+File:H2A-HereticBanshee.png|''Drailaac''-pattern Banshee
 </gallery>
-*'''[[Te'ved-pattern Banshee]]''' - An ordained version of the ''Is'belox''-pattern Banshee. Some of which saw use with [[Loka 'Bandolee]]'s forces.{{Ref/Reuse|waypbanshee}}
+*'''{{Pattern|Te'ved|Banshee}}''' – An ordained version of the ''Is'belox''-pattern Banshee. Some of which saw use with [[Loka 'Bandolee]]'s forces.{{Ref/Reuse|waypbanshee}}
 <gallery>
-File:H2A-HereticBanshee-Flight-01.png|Te'ved-pattern Banshee
+File:H2A-HereticBanshee-Flight-01.png|''Te'ved''-pattern Banshee
 </gallery>
-*'''[[Irdnekt-pattern Banshee]]''' - A type of Banshee seen in [[Truth's fleet]].{{Ref/Reuse|waypbanshee}}
+*'''{{Pattern|Irdnekt|Banshee}}''' – A type of Banshee seen in [[Truth's fleet]].{{Ref/Reuse|waypbanshee}}
 <gallery>
-File:Halo3-T26BansheeGSA-Pilot.png|Irdnekt-pattern Banshee
+File:Halo3-T26BansheeGSA-Pilot.png|''Irdnekt''-pattern Banshee
 </gallery>
-*'''[[Elsedda-pattern Banshee]]''' - An exoatmospheric type of Banshee used by the Covenant en masse.{{Ref/Reuse|waypbanshee}}
+*'''{{Pattern|Elsedda|Banshee}}''' – An exoatmospheric type of Banshee used by the Covenant en masse.{{Ref/Reuse|waypbanshee}}
 <gallery>
-File:Type-27 XMF.png|Elsedaa-pattern Banshee
+File:Type-27 XMF.png|''Elsedaa''-pattern Banshee
 </gallery>
-*'''[[D'nomlhe-pattern Banshee]]''' - A Banshee engineered by Sangheili post-[[Great Schism]], using features unseen in previous [[San'Shyuum]] design models.{{Ref/Reuse|waypbanshee}}
+*'''{{Pattern|D'nomlhe|Banshee}}''' – A Banshee engineered by Sangheili post-[[Great Schism]], using features unseen in previous [[San'Shyuum]] design models.{{Ref/Reuse|waypbanshee}}
 <gallery>
-File:H5G-Banshee.png|A standard D'nomlhe-pattern Banshee
+File:H5G-Banshee.png|A standard ''D'nomlhe''-pattern Banshee
 </gallery>
-*'''[[Sword Banshee]]''' - A modified ''D'nomlhe''-pattern Banshee, predominately used by the [[Swords of Sanghelios]].<ref name="h5g">''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''</ref>
+*'''[[Sword Banshee]]''' – A modified ''D'nomlhe''-pattern Banshee, predominately used by the [[Swords of Sanghelios]].<ref name="h5g">''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''</ref>
 <gallery>
 File:H5G-T54BansheeGSA-Sword.png|Sword Banshee
 </gallery>
-*'''[[Ultra Banshee]]''' - A modified ''D'nomlhe''-pattern Banshee, only used by skillful pilots.{{Ref/Reuse|h5g}}
+*'''[[Ultra Banshee]]''' – A modified ''D'nomlhe''-pattern Banshee, only used by skillful pilots.{{Ref/Reuse|h5g}}
 <gallery>
 File:H5G-T54BansheeGSA-Ultra.png|Ultra Banshee
 </gallery>
-*'''[[Temple Banshee]]''' - A modified ''D'nomlhe''-pattern Banshee used by the [[Sky-chevaliers]].{{Ref/Reuse|h5g}}
+*'''[[Temple Banshee]]''' – A modified ''D'nomlhe''-pattern Banshee used by the [[Sky-chevaliers]].{{Ref/Reuse|h5g}}
 <gallery>
 File:H5G-T54BansheeGSA-Temple.png|Temple Banshee
 </gallery>
-*'''[[Saban'amnsir]]''' - A specialty Banshee used by [[Mvon 'Sraom]].<ref name="CF100">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/sweet-centennial ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder #100 - Sweet Centennial]</ref>
+*'''[[Saban'amnsir]]''' – A specialty Banshee used by [[Mvon 'Sraom]].<ref name="CF100">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/sweet-centennial ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder #100 - Sweet Centennial]</ref>
 <gallery>
 File:H5G-Warzone-BaronSroam.png|Saban'amnsir
 </gallery>
 ===Banished Banshee===
-*'''[[Banished Banshee|'Ahtulai Workshop Banshee]]''' - An uparmored ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee deployed during the [[Second Ark Conflict]].
+*'''[[Banished Banshee|'Ahtulai Workshop Banshee]]''' – An uparmored ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee deployed during the [[Second Ark Conflict]].
 <gallery>
 File:HW2-BanBansheeTransparent.png|'Ahtulai Workshop Banshee
 </gallery>
-*'''[[Kaelum Workshop Banshee]]''' - A redesigned ''Is'belox''-pattern Banshee deployed during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].
+*'''[[Kaelum Workshop Banshee]]''' – A redesigned ''Is'belox''-pattern Banshee deployed during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].
 <gallery>
 File:HINF Banished Banshee Transparent.png|Kaelum Workshop Banshee
@@ Line 67: / Line 94: @@
 ==Related vehicles==
-*[[Seraph]] - A Covenant space fighter.<ref>''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 169</ref> Used alongside the ''Elsedda''-pattern Banshee and in a ground support role.<ref>''[[Halo: Reach]]'', campaign level, [[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]</ref>
+*[[Seraph]] – A Covenant space fighter.<ref>''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 169</ref> Used alongside the ''Elsedda''-pattern Banshee and in a ground support role.<ref>''[[Halo: Reach]]'', campaign level, [[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]</ref>
-*{{Pattern|Bkowe'nei|Vampire}} - A seldom seen atmospheric aircraft used by the Covenant,<ref>''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide'', p. 200</ref> with impressive anti-aircraft capabilities.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', p. 283 (2011)</ref>
+*{{Pattern|Bkowe'nei|Vampire}} – A seldom seen atmospheric aircraft used by the Covenant,<ref>''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide'', p. 200</ref> with impressive anti-aircraft capabilities.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', p. 283 (2011)</ref>
 ==List of appearances==
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 **''[[Prototype]]''
 **''[[The Babysitter]]''
-*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
+*''[[Halo: Evolutions]]''
 **''[[Dirt]]''
 **''[[The Return]]''
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 *''[[Know Your Enemy]]''
 *''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
-*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
+*''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]''
 *''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''
 *''[[Halo Wars 2]]''