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{{disambig header|the Banished's frontline tank|the MJOLNIR armor variant|MARAUDER-class Mjolnir}}
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{{Vehicle Infobox
{{Vehicle infobox
|name=Eklon'Dal Workshop War-Sled
|image=[[File:HW2 Banished Marauder.png|300px]]
|image=[[File:HW2 Banished Marauder.png|300px]]
|name=Marauder
|manufacturer=[[Eklon War-Forges]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=464}}
|manufacturer=
|line=[[War-sled]]s
|class=
|model=
|role=Frontline tank
|cost=
|hideb=1
|length={{Convert|40.8|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|length=
|width={{Convert|24.5|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|width=
|height={{Convert|14.5|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|height=
|mass={{Convert|4.9|MT}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|engine=
|max speed=
|slipspace drive=
|engine=[[Boosted gravity propulsion drive]]
|hull=
|hull=
|armament=[[Class-2 medium plasma mortar]]<ref name="HW2">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref>
|armament=
<br>Missile launcher
*[[Plasma mortar]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|complement=One pilot and one gunner
*[[Thrasher missile]] launcher{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Note|Id=thrasher|In ''Halo Wars 2'' gameplay, the Marauder periodically fires a missile at enemies; the projectile reuses the model of the [[Thrasher missile]], though the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]'' only refers to the delivery system as an "integrated missile launcher".}}
|era=
|crew=
|affiliation=[[Banished|The Banished]]<ref name="HW2"/><br>[[Jiralhanae]] mercenaries<ref name="Envoy">'''[[Halo: Envoy]]'''</ref>
*1 operator{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*1 gunner{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|complement=
|consumables=
|othersystems=
|firstuse=
|service=
*[[Great Immolation]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|role=
*Medium [[tank]]{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
*Infantry fighting vehicle{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
|affiliation=
*[[Banished]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
*[[Voice of Maardoth]]{{Ref/Novel|Id=Envoy|Env|Chapter=3}}
}}
}}
{{Quote|I love this thing!|A [[Jiralhanae]] piloting a Marauder during the [[Second Ark Conflict]].<ref name="HW2"/>}}
{{Quote|I love this thing!|A [[Jiralhanae]] piloting a Marauder during the Second Ark Conflict.{{Ref/Game|Id=HW2|HW2|Marauder in-game unit}}}}


The '''Marauder''' is a fast, medium-size infantry-fighting vehicle used by the [[Banished]]. It is armed with a heavy plasma turret and a complement of missiles. Marauders can be upgraded with modular plates of thick hide to increase their staying power in escalating battles and can also be fitted with [[active camouflage|cloaking]] systems. Marauders usually operate in close support of Banished infantry.<ref name="PL">'''Halo Wars 2''', ''[[Phoenix Logs#Banished Units|Phoenix Logs - Marauder]]''</ref>
The '''Eklon'Dal Workshop War-Sled''', colloquially known as the '''Marauder''',{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} is a fast, medium-size infantry-fighting vehicle used by the [[Banished]].{{Ref/Game|Id=PL|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Marauder}}
 
==Overview==
===Design details===
The Marauder is a [[war-sled]] of [[Jiralhanae]] origin, and as such boasts a reasonably standard design consisting of a streamlined body with two [[Anti-gravity technology|antigravity]] repulsors beneath. Unlike the similar [[Qavardu Workshop Prowler|Prowler]] war-sleds, the Marauder's driver is located in the middle of the vehicle, while the gunner is sat in the back. The rear-mounted gunner operates a [[plasma mortar]] with an integrated [[Thrasher missile]] launcher,{{Ref/NoteReuse|thrasher}} the latter of which can be used to target aircraft.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} They are often used in conjunction with [[Ghost]]s as heavy support for raiding parties.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
 
In the case of the Marauders used by the [[Voice of Maardoth]] during the [[Carrow Conflict]], the Marauders' armour was composed of raw steel sheets salvaged by [[Hekabe]] and his forces.{{Ref/Reuse|Envoy}}
 
===Variants===
The various warlords and commanders of the Banished have created a number of distinct modular upgrades for the Marauder, making it a versatile platform that can be used in a wide range of roles. The Eklon'Dal design is one of the many Marauder variants; some upgrades have a thick layer of additional armour plating surrounding the vehicle.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
*'''[[Marauder Warchief]]:''' a command variant of the Marauder fitted with two flags.
*'''[[Prowling Marauder]]:''' a Marauder variant employed by [[Shipmaster]] [[Let 'Volir]] and fitted with [[active camouflage]] for stealth operations.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
<gallery class="center">
File:HW2 Blitz Marauder Warchief.png|Marauder Warchief.
File:HW2 Blitz Prowling Marauder.png|A Prowling Marauder.
</gallery>


==Operational history==
==Operational history==
The Marauder employs a [[Jiralhanae]] design that traces its origins to armored hovercraft that ranged on the plains of [[Doisac]] during the [[First Immolation|world wars]] that eventually devastated the
The Marauder employs a [[Jiralhanae]] design that traces its origins to armored hovercraft that ranged on the plains of [[Doisac]] during the [[First Immolation|world wars]] that eventually devastated the
civilization there. [[Atriox]] acquired a number of these vehicles during his rise to power. He allows the [[Sangheili]] [[Let 'Volir]], to direct some of them so that they can be used as heavy support for the [[Banished Ghost]] raiders.<ref name="PL"/> [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] [[Hekabe]]'s forces used Marauders during the [[Carrow Conflict]].<ref name="Envoy"/> Marauders were deployed by the Banished against the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} in March [[2559]] during the [[Second Ark Conflict]].<ref name="HW2"/>
civilization there.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|PL}} The design for the Eklon'Dal Workshop Marauder was created by the eponymous [[Eklon'Dal clan]], with manufacturing done by the [[Eklon War-Forges]]. The originals were created on [[Teash]], with a handful acquired by [[Atriox]] leading to their mass commissioning for use in his Banished army.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Marauders were deployed by the Banished against the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} in March [[2559]] during the [[Second Ark Conflict]],{{Ref/Reuse|HW2}} and again later that year during the the Banished [[Operation: WOLFE|operation]] on [[Reach]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR10|HSoR|Chapter=10}}
 
Outside of the Banished, other Jiralhanae [[clan]]s make use of Marauders. The [[Voice of Maardoth]] made use of them during the [[Carrow Conflict]] in [[2558#September|September 2558]].{{Ref/Reuse|Envoy}}


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
===''Halo Wars 2''===
===''Halo Wars 2''===
*'''Info:''' Frontline Tank, Tough armor, Shots slow enemies
*'''Info:''' Frontline tank, tough armour, shoots slow enemies
*'''Tier:''' 2
*'''Tier:''' 2
*'''Cost:''' Population 5, Supplies 320, Power 0
*'''Cost:''' {{HW2Pop|5}}, {{HW2Supplies|320}}, {{HW2Power|0}}
*'''Marauder upgrade'''
*'''Marauder upgrade'''
**'''Thick Hide'''
**'''Thick Hide'''
**'''Info:''' Unit Upgrade, Greatly increases armor
**'''Info:''' Unit Upgrade, Greatly increases armor
**'''Tier:''' 3
**'''Tier:''' 3
**'''Cost:''' Supplies 0, Power 700
**'''Cost:''' {{HW2Supplies|0}}, {{HW2Power|700}}
Marauders can be built at the [[Banished Foundry]] by all Banished [[leader]]s. Unlike the other leaders, Let 'Volir is able to have his Marauders cloak once the upgrade has been purchased using a leader point. Marauders perform well against infantry, and okay against vehicles, aircraft, and structures. In Blitz, Marauders cost 70 energy, while Marauders Warchiefs cost 120 energy, and Prowling Marauders cost 90 energy. Marauder Warchiefs buff nearby allied units to do more damage, while Prowling Marauders stay cloaked for 90 seconds.
Marauders can be built at the [[Banished Foundry]] by all Banished [[leader]]s. Unlike the other leaders, Let 'Volir is able to have his Marauders cloak once the upgrade has been purchased using a leader point. Marauders perform well against infantry, and okay against vehicles, aircraft, and structures. In [[Blitz]], Marauders cost {{HW2BlitzEnergy|70}} energy, while [[Marauder Warchief]]s cost {{HW2BlitzEnergy|120}}, and [[Prowling Marauder]]s cost {{HW2BlitzEnergy|90}}. Marauder Warchiefs buff nearby allied units to do more damage, while Prowling Marauders stay cloaked for 90 seconds.
 
====Phoenix log====
{| class="wikitable": style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none; width: 45%"
|+ '''[[Phoenix Logs|Phoenix Log]] - Marauder'''
|-
|{{:Phoenix Logs/Banished Units/Marauder}}
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
In ''Halo Wars 2'' if a [[Spartan]] hijacks a Marauder, the Brute gunner will remain in the vehicle.
In ''Halo Wars 2'' if a [[Spartan]] hijacks a Marauder, the Brute gunner will remain in the vehicle. This was the first vehicle where the secondary crew member remains in the vehicle while hijacked & continues fighting with the replaced driver.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HW2B Maurader.png|A Marauder in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta]]''.
File:HW2B Maurader.png|A Marauder in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta]]''.
File:HW2 Marauder.png|A Marauder in the beta.
File:HW2 Marauder.png|A Marauder in the beta.
File:HW2 Blitz Marauder.png|Blitz card of a Marauder in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2 Blitz Marauder.png|Blitz card of a Marauder in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2 Blitz Prowling Marauder.png|Blitz card of a cloaked Marauder.
File:HW2-MaraudersvsMarines.png|Marauders fighting UNSC Marines on Installation 00.
File:HW2-MaraudersvsMarines.png|Marauders fighting UNSC Marines on Installation 00.
File:HW2 Blitz Marauder Warchief.png|Marauder Blitz art.
File:HW2 MarauderMortars.png|Mauraders firing their plasma mortars.
File:HW2 MarauderMissile.png|A Maurader firing its missile.
File:HW2 Flood Maruader.png|A [[Flood]]-infected Marauder.
File:HW2 Ironclad Wraith Blasted.png|A Marauder fighting an [[Ironclad Wraith]].
</gallery>
</gallery>


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*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]''
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
==Notes==
{{Ref/Notes}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


{{Covenant Ground Vehicles}}
{{Covenant Ground Vehicles}}
[[Category:Banished Vehicles]]
[[Category:Banished vehicles]]

Latest revision as of 10:24, January 15, 2024

This article is about the Banished's frontline tank. For the MJOLNIR armor variant, see MARAUDER-class Mjolnir.
Eklon'Dal Workshop War-Sled
HW2 Banished Marauder.png
Production information

Manufacturer:

Eklon War-Forges[1]

Product line:

War-sleds

Technical specifications

Length:

12.4 meters (40.8 ft)[1]

Width:

7.5 meters (24.5 ft)[1]

Height:

4.4 meters (14.5 ft)[1]

Mass:

4.9 metric tons (4.8 LT; 5.4 ST)[1]

Engine(s):

Boosted gravity propulsion drive

Armament:

Crew:

Usage

In service:

Role(s):

Affiliation:

 

"I love this thing!"
— A Jiralhanae piloting a Marauder during the Second Ark Conflict.[4]

The Eklon'Dal Workshop War-Sled, colloquially known as the Marauder,[1] is a fast, medium-size infantry-fighting vehicle used by the Banished.[2]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The Marauder is a war-sled of Jiralhanae origin, and as such boasts a reasonably standard design consisting of a streamlined body with two antigravity repulsors beneath. Unlike the similar Prowler war-sleds, the Marauder's driver is located in the middle of the vehicle, while the gunner is sat in the back. The rear-mounted gunner operates a plasma mortar with an integrated Thrasher missile launcher,[Note 1] the latter of which can be used to target aircraft.[1] They are often used in conjunction with Ghosts as heavy support for raiding parties.[2]

In the case of the Marauders used by the Voice of Maardoth during the Carrow Conflict, the Marauders' armour was composed of raw steel sheets salvaged by Hekabe and his forces.[3]

Variants[edit]

The various warlords and commanders of the Banished have created a number of distinct modular upgrades for the Marauder, making it a versatile platform that can be used in a wide range of roles. The Eklon'Dal design is one of the many Marauder variants; some upgrades have a thick layer of additional armour plating surrounding the vehicle.[1][2]

  • Marauder Warchief.

    Marauder Warchief.

  • A Prowling Marauder.

    A Prowling Marauder.

Operational history[edit]

The Marauder employs a Jiralhanae design that traces its origins to armored hovercraft that ranged on the plains of Doisac during the world wars that eventually devastated the civilization there.[1][2] The design for the Eklon'Dal Workshop Marauder was created by the eponymous Eklon'Dal clan, with manufacturing done by the Eklon War-Forges. The originals were created on Teash, with a handful acquired by Atriox leading to their mass commissioning for use in his Banished army.[1] Marauders were deployed by the Banished against the crew of the UNSC Spirit of Fire in March 2559 during the Second Ark Conflict,[4] and again later that year during the the Banished operation on Reach.[5]

Outside of the Banished, other Jiralhanae clans make use of Marauders. The Voice of Maardoth made use of them during the Carrow Conflict in September 2558.[3]

Gameplay[edit]

Halo Wars 2[edit]

  • Info: Frontline tank, tough armour, shoots slow enemies
  • Tier: 2
  • Cost: Population 5, Supplies 320, Power 0
  • Marauder upgrade
    • Thick Hide
    • Info: Unit Upgrade, Greatly increases armor
    • Tier: 3
    • Cost: Supplies 0, Power 700

Marauders can be built at the Banished Foundry by all Banished leaders. Unlike the other leaders, Let 'Volir is able to have his Marauders cloak once the upgrade has been purchased using a leader point. Marauders perform well against infantry, and okay against vehicles, aircraft, and structures. In Blitz, Marauders cost Blitz Energy 70 energy, while Marauder Warchiefs cost Blitz Energy 120, and Prowling Marauders cost Blitz Energy 90. Marauder Warchiefs buff nearby allied units to do more damage, while Prowling Marauders stay cloaked for 90 seconds.

Phoenix log[edit]

Phoenix Log - Marauder
Phoenix log artwork

Fast, medium tank.

The Marauder is an infantry-fighting vehicle armed with a heavy plasma turret. Marauders can be upgraded with modular plates of thick hide to increase their staying power in escalating battles, and those in the Shipmaster's service can also be fitted with cloak systems.

Usually operating in close support of Banished infantry, the Marauder is a Jiralhanae design that traces its origins to armored hovercraft that ranged on the plains of Doisac during the world wars that eventually devastated their civilization. The vehicle is also found the service of the mercenary Shipmaster as a heavier support vehicle for his Ghost raiders.

Trivia[edit]

In Halo Wars 2 if a Spartan hijacks a Marauder, the Brute gunner will remain in the vehicle. This was the first vehicle where the secondary crew member remains in the vehicle while hijacked & continues fighting with the replaced driver.

Gallery[edit]

Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.
  • A Marauder in the Halo Wars 2 Open Beta.

    A Marauder in the Halo Wars 2 Open Beta.

  • A Marauder in the beta.

    A Marauder in the beta.

  • Blitz card of a Marauder in Halo Wars 2.

    Blitz card of a Marauder in Halo Wars 2.

  • Marauders fighting UNSC Marines on Installation 00.

    Marauders fighting UNSC Marines on Installation 00.

  • Mauraders firing their plasma mortars.

    Mauraders firing their plasma mortars.

  • A Maurader firing its missile.

    A Maurader firing its missile.

  • A Flood-infected Marauder.

    A Flood-infected Marauder.

  • A Marauder fighting an Ironclad Wraith.

    A Marauder fighting an Ironclad Wraith.

List of appearances[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ a b In Halo Wars 2 gameplay, the Marauder periodically fires a missile at enemies; the projectile reuses the model of the Thrasher missile, though the Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition) only refers to the delivery system as an "integrated missile launcher".

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 464
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo Wars 2, Phoenix Logs: Marauder
  3. ^ a b c Halo: Envoy, chapter 3
  4. ^ a b Halo Wars 2, Marauder in-game unit
  5. ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach, chapter 10

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