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{{Quote|no=three|1=Sangheili Storm #1|q1=The Banshee remains inoperative. I do not yet understand why.|2=Sangheili Storm #2|q2=Figure it out. We need every Banshee in the air.|3=Holly Tanaka|q3=See that part right there? Quarter-turn right and lock it.|4=[[Holly Tanaka]] assists two [[Swords of Sanghelios]] [[Sangheili Storm]] during the [[Battle of Nuusra]].<ref name="AL">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level [[Alliance]]</ref>}} | {{Quote|no=three|1=Sangheili Storm #1|q1=The Banshee remains inoperative. I do not yet understand why.|2=Sangheili Storm #2|q2=Figure it out. We need every Banshee in the air.|3=Holly Tanaka|q3=See that part right there? Quarter-turn right and lock it.|4=[[Holly Tanaka]] assists two [[Swords of Sanghelios]] [[Sangheili Storm]] during the [[Battle of Nuusra]].<ref name="AL">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level [[Alliance]]</ref>}} | ||
The '''Type-54 Ground Support Aircraft''', also known as the '''Hesduros-pattern Banshee''', more commonly known as the '''Banshee''' by [[UNSC]] forces, is a standard ground assault aircraft in service with various [[Covenant remnants|Covenant remnant factions]]. <ref name="fodder">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-designs-of-the-times '''Halo Waypoint''' | The '''Type-54 Ground Support Aircraft''', also known as the '''Hesduros-pattern Banshee''', more commonly known as the '''Banshee''' by [[UNSC]] forces, is a standard ground assault aircraft in service with various [[Covenant remnants|Covenant remnant factions]]. <ref name="fodder">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-designs-of-the-times '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder - Designs of the Times'']</ref> | ||
==Specifications== | == Specifications == | ||
===Design details=== | === Design details === | ||
The Type-54 Ground Support Aircraft is the [[Hesduros]]-pattern variant of the Banshee combat flyer. Not restrained by the conservative [[San'Shyuum]] bureaucrats of the [[Covenant]], the model features a design that harkens back to earlier Banshee models once used by the [[Sangheili]] on their homeworld, [[Sanghelios]]. The new model features numerous improvements, including [[energy shielding]]. Like the T-26B, the T-54 can be modified to operate in space.<ref>''Halo 5: Guardians'', [[Blue Team (level)]]''</ref> | The Type-54 Ground Support Aircraft is the [[Hesduros]]-pattern variant of the Banshee combat flyer. Not restrained by the conservative [[San'Shyuum]] bureaucrats of the [[Covenant]], the model features a design that harkens back to earlier Banshee models once used by the [[Sangheili]] on their homeworld, [[Sanghelios]]. The new model features numerous improvements, including [[energy shielding]]. Like the T-26B, the T-54 can be modified to operate in space.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level ''[[Blue Team (level)|Blue Team]]''</ref> | ||
==Variants== | == Variants == | ||
*'''Sword Banshee''': The Swords of Sanghelios T-54, referred to as the Sword Banshee, is painted crimson and has better armor compared to the standard model. The Swords of Sanghelios make use of the T-54 primarily due to losses of their old models. Most were supplied from defectors and captured supply depots.<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> | * '''Sword Banshee''': The Swords of Sanghelios T-54, referred to as the Sword Banshee, is painted crimson and has better armor compared to the standard model. The Swords of Sanghelios make use of the T-54 primarily due to losses of their old models. Most were supplied from defectors and captured supply depots.<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> | ||
*'''Banshee Ultra''': The Ultra Banshee is a rare, silver-painted, valuable, heavily armored variant of the Banshee with a rapid fire fuel rod cannon.<ref name="H5G"/> Only skilled Sangheili pilots are entrusted to operate Ultra Banshees.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-a-time-to-give-tanks '''Halo Waypoint''' | * '''Banshee Ultra''': The Ultra Banshee is a rare, silver-painted, valuable, heavily armored variant of the Banshee with a rapid fire, linear-trajectory fuel rod cannon that leaves behind dangerous residue upon impact, in the same manner as the [[Type-58 fuel rod cannon#Variants|''Pool of Radiance'' fuel rod cannon]].<ref name="H5G"/> Only skilled Sangheili pilots are entrusted to operate Ultra Banshees.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-a-time-to-give-tanks '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''A Time to Give Tanks'']</ref> | ||
*'''Temple Banshee''': "Temple Banshees" are anointed Banshees built with artistry in mind and used by the [[sky-chevaliers]]. These variants combine ancient tradition and ultra-tech advances; delicate grav impellors are wrapped in prayer strips and golden nanolaminate skins hand-carved and polished to a brilliant sheen by hopeful initiates learning secrets of the aerial hunt.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-surface-features '''Halo Waypoint''' | * '''Temple Banshee''': "Temple Banshees" are anointed Banshees built with artistry in mind and used by the [[sky-chevaliers]]. These variants combine ancient tradition and ultra-tech advances; delicate grav impellors are wrapped in prayer strips and golden nanolaminate skins hand-carved and polished to a brilliant sheen by hopeful initiates learning secrets of the aerial hunt.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-surface-features '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder - Surface Features'']</ref> Masterwork Banshee with hardened armor, improved handling, and upgraded fuel rod cannon with reduced fire delay and ability to fire while boosting.<ref name="H5G"/> | ||
*'''Warzone Banshee''': The Warzone Banshee is a variant of Banshee used by enemy AI in [[War Games]] simulations. | * '''Warzone Banshee''': The Warzone Banshee is a variant of Banshee used by enemy AI in [[War Games]] simulations. | ||
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File:H5G-T54BansheeGSA-Sword.png|A Sword Banshee | File:H5G-T54BansheeGSA-Sword.png|A Sword Banshee | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Operational history== | == Operational history == | ||
The Type-54 GSA was put into service after the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]], with the Covenant remnants utilizing new manufacturing facilities to manufacture the model. The Type-54 was used in multiple battles, including the [[Battle of Kamchatka]] and various battles in the [[Blooding Years]]. Around the same time T-54 Banshees became popular in [[War Games]] matches aboard the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}.<ref name="H5G"/> | The Type-54 GSA was put into service after the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]], with the Covenant remnants utilizing new manufacturing facilities to manufacture the model. The Type-54 was used in multiple battles, including the [[Battle of Kamchatka]] and various battles in the [[Blooding Years]]. Around the same time T-54 Banshees became popular in [[War Games]] matches aboard the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}.<ref name="H5G"/> | ||
==Gameplay== | == Gameplay == | ||
===Changes from the Type-26 Banshee in ''Halo 2 Anniversary''=== | === Changes from the Type-26 Banshee in ''Halo 2 Anniversary'' === | ||
*The Banshee once again makes a noise similar to its ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' counterpart. | * The Banshee once again makes a noise similar to its ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' counterpart. | ||
*The Banshee can once again use the fuel rod cannon. | * The Banshee can once again use the fuel rod cannon. | ||
*Like its ''Halo: Reach'' counterpart the Banshee can once again lock onto enemy aircraft with the fuel rod cannon, but not ground vehicles. | * Like its ''Halo: Reach'' counterpart the Banshee can once again lock onto enemy aircraft with the fuel rod cannon, but not ground vehicles. | ||
*If the player presses the melee button it will pass to Patrol Mode. | * If the player presses the melee button it will pass to Patrol Mode. | ||
*The Banshee now has a light energy shield. | * The Banshee now has a light energy shield. | ||
* The wing joints act as the Banshee's weak points. | |||
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==Gallery== | == Gallery == | ||
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File:H5G-Banshee concept.jpg|Concept art of the Type-54 Banshee for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | File:H5G-Banshee concept.jpg|Concept art of the Type-54 Banshee for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | == List of appearances == | ||
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | * ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]'' | * ''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]'' | ||
==Sources== | == Sources == | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
{{Covenant Atmospheric/Exoatmospheric Vehicles}} | {{Covenant Atmospheric/Exoatmospheric Vehicles}} | ||
[[Category:Drivable Vehicles]] | [[Category:Drivable Vehicles]] | ||
Revision as of 19:08, August 29, 2018
Were you looking for the variant introduced in Halo: Combat Evolved, the Type-26 Banshee, or the space fighter variant, the Type-27 Banshee?
- Sangheili Storm #1: "The Banshee remains inoperative. I do not yet understand why."
- Sangheili Storm #2: "Figure it out. We need every Banshee in the air."
- Holly Tanaka: "See that part right there? Quarter-turn right and lock it."
- — Holly Tanaka assists two Swords of Sanghelios Sangheili Storm during the Battle of Nuusra.[1]
The Type-54 Ground Support Aircraft, also known as the Hesduros-pattern Banshee, more commonly known as the Banshee by UNSC forces, is a standard ground assault aircraft in service with various Covenant remnant factions. [2]
Specifications
Design details
The Type-54 Ground Support Aircraft is the Hesduros-pattern variant of the Banshee combat flyer. Not restrained by the conservative San'Shyuum bureaucrats of the Covenant, the model features a design that harkens back to earlier Banshee models once used by the Sangheili on their homeworld, Sanghelios. The new model features numerous improvements, including energy shielding. Like the T-26B, the T-54 can be modified to operate in space.[3]
Variants
- Sword Banshee: The Swords of Sanghelios T-54, referred to as the Sword Banshee, is painted crimson and has better armor compared to the standard model. The Swords of Sanghelios make use of the T-54 primarily due to losses of their old models. Most were supplied from defectors and captured supply depots.[4]
- Banshee Ultra: The Ultra Banshee is a rare, silver-painted, valuable, heavily armored variant of the Banshee with a rapid fire, linear-trajectory fuel rod cannon that leaves behind dangerous residue upon impact, in the same manner as the Pool of Radiance fuel rod cannon.[4] Only skilled Sangheili pilots are entrusted to operate Ultra Banshees.[5]
- Temple Banshee: "Temple Banshees" are anointed Banshees built with artistry in mind and used by the sky-chevaliers. These variants combine ancient tradition and ultra-tech advances; delicate grav impellors are wrapped in prayer strips and golden nanolaminate skins hand-carved and polished to a brilliant sheen by hopeful initiates learning secrets of the aerial hunt.[6] Masterwork Banshee with hardened armor, improved handling, and upgraded fuel rod cannon with reduced fire delay and ability to fire while boosting.[4]
- Warzone Banshee: The Warzone Banshee is a variant of Banshee used by enemy AI in War Games simulations.
A Sword Banshee
An Ultra Banshee
A Temple Banshee
A Warzone Banshee
Operational history
The Type-54 GSA was put into service after the end of the Human-Covenant War, with the Covenant remnants utilizing new manufacturing facilities to manufacture the model. The Type-54 was used in multiple battles, including the Battle of Kamchatka and various battles in the Blooding Years. Around the same time T-54 Banshees became popular in War Games matches aboard the UNSC Infinity.[4]
Gameplay
Changes from the Type-26 Banshee in Halo 2 Anniversary
- The Banshee once again makes a noise similar to its Halo: Combat Evolved counterpart.
- The Banshee can once again use the fuel rod cannon.
- Like its Halo: Reach counterpart the Banshee can once again lock onto enemy aircraft with the fuel rod cannon, but not ground vehicles.
- If the player presses the melee button it will pass to Patrol Mode.
- The Banshee now has a light energy shield.
- The wing joints act as the Banshee's weak points.
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Gallery
Concept art of the Type-54 Banshee for Halo 5: Guardians
Rear concept art of the Type-54 Banshee for Halo 5: Guardians.
Concept art of the interior of the Banshee.
A Banshee in Halo 5: Guardians.
Another view of the Banshee in Halo 5: Guardians.
A Type-54 Banshee firing at a D79-TC Pelican.
HUD of the Banshee in Halo 5: Guardians.
Baron 'Sraom's Banshee on Escape from ARC.
A Banshee being purchased at a Req terminal in Warzone.
A Banshee's shields flickering.
A Banshee's shields dissipating.
A Sangheili Storm working on a Swords of Sanghelios Banshee.
A Banshee firing its fuel rod cannon at a Phaeton on Raid on Apex 7.
The shields of a Banshee flaring.
A Squadron of Sword Banshees.
A Temple T-54 Banshee on March on Stormbreak.
List of appearances
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
- Halo: Tales from Slipspace
Sources
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Alliance
- ^ Halo Waypoint - Canon Fodder - Designs of the Times
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Blue Team
- ^ a b c d Halo 5: Guardians
- ^ Halo Waypoint - A Time to Give Tanks
- ^ Halo Waypoint - Canon Fodder - Surface Features
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