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[[File:TFoR AS - Han.jpg|thumb|300px|The ''Han'' served as a diplomatic shuttle.]]
[[File:H2A_Terminal8_DiplomaticShuttle_Screenshot_1.png|thumb|300px|The diplomatic shuttle used by Arbiter Jeht 'Lcmutee during the Taming of the Lekgolo.{{Ref/Reuse|H2AT8}}]]
A '''diplomatic shuttle''' is a non-combat spacecraft used mainly for transporting emissaries.
A '''diplomatic shuttle''' is a non-combat spacecraft used mainly for transporting emissaries.


==Overview==
==Covenant diplomatic shuttles==
Diplomatic shuttles come in many forms, such as the {{Class|Vancouver|courier}} ''[[Han]]'' - used to transport Doctor [[Catherine Halsey]] prior to the commencement of the [[SPARTAN-II program]].{{Ref/Novel|TFoR|Chapter=1}} [[Egret Spaceliner]]s may also be used as diplomatic shuttles.{{Ref/Comic|HE|Issue=1}}
A number of diplomatic shuttle [[design pattern]] variants were common within [[Covenant]] space, intended for use both in internal and external uses. These ships were designed to be extremely resilient, and incorporated multiple safeguards including supplemental [[energy shielding]] and personnel compartmentalisation - though lacked any kind of weaponry as to emphasise their use as peace ships. As such, they went almost wholly unseen during the [[Human-Covenant War|genocidal war]] conducted by the Covenant against [[human]]ity.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22CovShuttle|Enc22|Page=218}}


==Known diplomatic shuttles==
One such shuttle was employed by the [[Arbiter]] [[Jeht 'Lcmutee]] during the [[Taming of the Lekgolo]] in [[784 BCE]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H2AT8|H2A|Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 8}} The ship bears an ornate design with golden exterior plating with purple trim, and what appears to be a single central [[repulsor engine]] in the aft - alongside two frontal intakes similar to those of the [[Phantom]] line of dropships.
*''[[DS-004]]''
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*''[[Han]]''
File:Enc22_CovenantDiplomaticShuttle.png|The Covenant diplomatic shuttle used by Jeht 'Lcmutee.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22CovShuttle}}
File:H2A_Terminal8_DiplomaticShuttle_Screenshot_1.png|Jeht 'Lcmutee's shuttle landing at the under-construction [[High Charity]].{{Ref/Reuse|H2AT8}}
File:H2A_Terminal8_DiplomaticShuttle_Screenshot_2.png|Jeht 'Lcmutee's shuttle departing the under-construction High Charity.{{Ref/Reuse|H2AT8}}
</gallery>


==Gallery==
==Human diplomatic shuttles==
A number of unarmed craft have been used by [[human]]ity in the diplomatic shuttle role. During the [[Insurrection]], the {{Class|Vancouver|courier}} ''[[Han]]'' was taken and modified by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] to serve as a diplomatic shuttle before eventually being used by [[Catherine Halsey]] to survey the candidates for the [[SPARTAN-II program]].{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=131}}{{Ref/Novel|TFoR|Chapter=1}}{{Ref/Comic|HFoRBC|Issue=1}} In the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war]] era, the [[Egret Spaceliner]] ''[[DS-004]]'' was used by Lord [[Terrence Hood]] and his party to attend a negotiation between the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Children of Oth Sonin]] on [[Ealen IV]].{{Ref/Comic|HEsc|Issue=1}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Han_by_Halsey.jpg|Diplomatic shuttle ''Han'' as drawn by Catherine Halsey.
File:Han_by_Halsey.jpg|The diplomatic shuttle ''Han'' as drawn by Catherine Halsey in her [[Dr. Halsey's personal journal|journal]].
File:Han_bridge_by_Halsey.jpg|The bridge of the diplomatic shuttle ''Han'' as drawn by Catherine Halsey.
File:Enc22 Vancouver.png|The ''Vancouver''-class courier ''Han'', modified by ONI to serve as a diplomatic shuttle.
File:HanCryo.jpg|[[Jacob Keyes]] in the ''Han''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s cryo bay.
File:HE Diplomatic Ship 004.jpg|The spaceliner ''DS-004'' on diplomatic duties in the year 2558.
File:HE Diplomatic Ship 004.jpg|The ''DS-004'' on diplomatic duties in the year 2558.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Revision as of 20:34, March 31, 2023

A Covenant diplomatic shuttle landing amid the under-construction High Charity.
The diplomatic shuttle used by Arbiter Jeht 'Lcmutee during the Taming of the Lekgolo.[1]

A diplomatic shuttle is a non-combat spacecraft used mainly for transporting emissaries.

Covenant diplomatic shuttles

A number of diplomatic shuttle design pattern variants were common within Covenant space, intended for use both in internal and external uses. These ships were designed to be extremely resilient, and incorporated multiple safeguards including supplemental energy shielding and personnel compartmentalisation - though lacked any kind of weaponry as to emphasise their use as peace ships. As such, they went almost wholly unseen during the genocidal war conducted by the Covenant against humanity.[2]

One such shuttle was employed by the Arbiter Jeht 'Lcmutee during the Taming of the Lekgolo in 784 BCE.[1] The ship bears an ornate design with golden exterior plating with purple trim, and what appears to be a single central repulsor engine in the aft - alongside two frontal intakes similar to those of the Phantom line of dropships.

  • The Covenant diplomatic shuttle used by Jeht 'Lcmutee.[2]

    The Covenant diplomatic shuttle used by Jeht 'Lcmutee.[2]

  • Jeht 'Lcmutee's shuttle landing at the under-construction High Charity.[1]

    Jeht 'Lcmutee's shuttle landing at the under-construction High Charity.[1]

  • Jeht 'Lcmutee's shuttle departing the under-construction High Charity.[1]

    Jeht 'Lcmutee's shuttle departing the under-construction High Charity.[1]

Human diplomatic shuttles

A number of unarmed craft have been used by humanity in the diplomatic shuttle role. During the Insurrection, the Vancouver-class courier Han was taken and modified by the Office of Naval Intelligence to serve as a diplomatic shuttle before eventually being used by Catherine Halsey to survey the candidates for the SPARTAN-II program.[3][4][5] In the post-war era, the Egret Spaceliner DS-004 was used by Lord Terrence Hood and his party to attend a negotiation between the Swords of Sanghelios and Children of Oth Sonin on Ealen IV.[6]

  • The diplomatic shuttle Han as drawn by Catherine Halsey in her journal.

    The diplomatic shuttle Han as drawn by Catherine Halsey in her journal.

  • The Vancouver-class courier Han, modified by ONI to serve as a diplomatic shuttle.

    The Vancouver-class courier Han, modified by ONI to serve as a diplomatic shuttle.

  • The spaceliner DS-004 on diplomatic duties in the year 2558.

    The spaceliner DS-004 on diplomatic duties in the year 2558.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d Halo 2: Anniversary, Terminal 8
  2. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 218
  3. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 131
  4. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, chapter 1
  5. ^ Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp, issue 1
  6. ^ Halo: Escalation, issue 1

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