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{{Vehicle infobox
{{Vehicle infobox
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|image=[[File:HW2 Blisterback render.png|300px]]
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*Medium [[plasma cannon]]<ref name="PL">'''Halo Wars 2''': [[Phoenix Logs#Banished Units|Phoenix Logs]] - Blisterback</ref>
*6 [[Annihilator missile|Annihilator siege missile]] launchers{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*2 [[heavy plasma cannon]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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*1 operator{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*1 weapons technician{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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|service=[[Second Ark Conflict]]
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|role=Aerial Siege Vehicle
|affiliation=[[Banished|The Banished]]<ref name="HW2">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref>
|affiliation=[[Banished]]{{Ref/Game|Id=HW2|HW2|Blisterback in-game unit}}
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{{Quote|Getting ready for a barrage.|A Blisterback pilot during the [[Second Ark Conflict]].<ref name="HW2"/>}}
{{Quote|Getting ready for a barrage.|A Blisterback pilot during the [[Second Ark Conflict]].{{Ref/Reuse|HW2}}}}
The '''Blisterback''' is a hexapedal heavy air vehicle designed and used by the [[Banished]].
The '''Gydrozka Workshop Siege Crawler''', colloquially known as the '''Blisterback''', is a hexapedal heavy air vehicle designed and used by the [[Banished]].{{Ref/Game|Id=PL|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Blisterback}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=466}}
==Design details==
 
The Blisterback is designed to alternate between two modes: On the ground,the Blisterback enters a lockdown mode, stabilizing itself before its carapace splits open, revealing a battery of long range Annihilator siege missiles for ground targets. It can then
==Overview==
exit lockdown mode to become airborne, closing the rocket carapace and tucking its legs underneath its body to perform a vertical take—off and enabling the use of its medium range plasma cannon to bombard enemy ground and air targets.<ref name="PL"/>
===Design details===
The Blisterback is designed to alternate between two modes: On the ground,the Blisterback enters a lockdown mode, stabilizing itself before its carapace splits open, revealing a battery of six long-range [[Annihilator missile|Annihilator siege missile]] launchers for ground targets. It can then exit lockdown mode to become airborne, closing the rocket carapace and tucking its legs underneath its body to perform a vertical take—off and enabling the use of its front leg-mounted twin heavy range plasma cannons to bombard enemy ground and air targets.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
 
===Variants===
*'''[[Enduring Blisterback]]''' - The Blisterback contains thicker armor plating around the aircraft and also on the entrance to protect the pilot, it is also painted in a [[Wikipedia:Dazzle camouflage|dazzle camouflage]] pattern.
*'''[[Ironclad Blisterback]]''' - The Blisterback has more armor around it.
<gallery>
File:HW2 Blitz Enduring Blisterback.png|An Enduring Blisterback.
File:HW2_Ironclad_Blisterback.jpg|An Ironclad Blisterback.
</gallery>


==Operational history==
==Operational history==
Blisterbacks were deployed by the Banished during the group's [[Second Ark Conflict|conflict]] with the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} on [[Installation 00]] in March [[2559]].<ref name="HW2"/> Multiple Blisterbacks were used in an attempt to stop UNSC forces led by [[Douglas-042]] and [[Alice-130]] from reinforcing UNSC troops on [[Installation 09]].<ref name="The Foundry">'''Halo Wars 2''', campaign level, ''[[The Foundry]]''</ref> More Blisterbacks were deployed in an attempt to seize control of the Halo's [[control room]] from [[Ellen Anders]], but were likely destroyed when Anders used the ring's [[gravity anchor]]s to launch the Banished forces into space.<ref name="Last Stand">'''Halo Wars 2''', campaign level, ''[[Last Stand]]''</ref> The Banished also used it to hold the line at a base near around High Charity crash site that was besieged by the Flood; however, as the Flood began to overwhelm the Banished, Pavium choose to abandon the base, and the Blisterbacks remained there, likely either destroyed or captured by the Flood.<ref name="Fighting Retreat">'''Halo Wars 2''', campaign level, ''[[Fighting Retreat]]''</ref>
Blisterbacks were deployed by the Banished during the group's [[Second Ark Conflict|conflict]] with the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} on [[Installation 00]] in March [[2559]].{{Ref/Reuse|HW2}} Multiple Blisterbacks were used in an attempt to stop UNSC forces led by [[Douglas-042]] and [[Alice-130]] from reinforcing UNSC troops on [[Installation 09]].{{Ref/Level|Id=The Foundry|HW2|The Foundry}} More Blisterbacks were deployed in an attempt to seize control of the Halo's [[control room]] from [[Ellen Anders]], but were likely destroyed when Anders used the ring's [[gravity anchor]]s to launch the Banished forces into space.{{Ref/Level|Id=Last Stand|HW2|Last Stand (Halo Wars 2 level)|Last Stand}} The Banished also used it to hold the line at a base near around High Charity crash site that was besieged by the Flood; however, as the Flood began to overwhelm the Banished, Pavium choose to abandon the base, and the Blisterbacks remained there, likely either destroyed or captured by the Flood.{{Ref/Level|Id=Fighting Retreat|HW2|Fighting Retreat}}


 
Blisterbacks would also see use during their [[Battle for Zeta Halo|occupation]] of [[Installation 07]].{{Ref/Novel|TRP|Chapter=12}}
==Variants==
*'''[[Enduring Blisterback]]''': The Blisterback contains thicker armor plating around the aircraft and also on the entrance to protect the pilot, it is also painted in a [[Wikipedia:Dazzle camouflage|dazzle camouflage]] pattern.
*'''[[Ironclad Blisterback]]''': The Blisterback has more armor around it.
*'''[[Infusion gel|Infused]] Blisterback''': The Blisterback have Infusion missiles and leaves a huge pool when it lands on a target.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
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*'''Info:''' Heavy Air, Can deploy to become artillery unit on the ground
*'''Info:''' Heavy Air, Can deploy to become artillery unit on the ground
*'''Tier:''' 3
*'''Tier:''' 3
*'''Cost:''' Population 7, Supplies 600, Power 50
*'''Cost:''' {{HW2Pop|7}}, {{HW2Supplies|600}}, {{HW2Power|50}}
Blisterbacks in ''Halo Wars 2'' can be built by all Banished leaders at an [[Banished Apex|Apex]]. While not deployed, Blisterbacks perform okay against infantry, vehicles, aircraft, and structures. Once deployed, they will perform very well against infantry, vehicles, and structures, but will not be able to attack aircraft. In [[Blitz]], Blisterbacks cost 120 energy and Enduring Blisterbacks cost 160 energy. Enduring Blisterbacks will deploy Grunt squads upon destruction. On gameplay, it is Banished's main artillery, suitable to counter UNSC's [[M400 Kodiak]] and to lay down suppression fire for ground units along with sieging the base.
Blisterbacks in ''Halo Wars 2'' can be built by all Banished leaders at an [[Banished Apex|Apex]]. While not deployed, Blisterbacks perform okay against infantry, vehicles, aircraft, and structures. Once deployed, they will perform very well against infantry, vehicles, and structures, but will not be able to attack aircraft. If the player chooses [[Decimus]], and purchases Passive Fury and Siphon, the Blisterback can deal slightly more damage and heal itself. When players purchase Voridus' Infusion Tech II, the unit will now leave a pools of Infusion on the enemies on siege mode.
 
In [[Blitz]], Blisterbacks cost {{HW2BlitzEnergy|120}} energy and Enduring Blisterbacks cost {{HW2BlitzEnergy|160}} energy. Enduring Blisterbacks will deploy Grunt squads upon destruction. On gameplay, it is Banished's main artillery, suitable to counter UNSC's [[M400 Kodiak]] and to lay down suppression fire for ground units along with sieging the base.
 
====Phoenix log====
{| class="wikitable": style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none; width: 45%"
|+ '''[[Phoenix Logs|Phoenix Log]] - Blisterback'''
|-
|{{:Phoenix Logs/Banished Units/Blisterback}}
|}
 
==Trivia==
If the player picks Shipmaster or Colony, if they both purchase their unit leader power ("Banished Raid II" for Shipmaster and "Vehicle Symbiote" for Colony) both of their Blisterbacks have increased siege range, despite that fact the leader power only effects "Ground Units" when the Blisterbacks is classified as a "air" unit.
 
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
===Concept art===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HW2 Blitz Enduring Blisterback.png|Blitz card of an Enduring Blisterback.
File:HW2-EarlyBlisterback.png|Concept art of the Blisterback for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2 Blisterback.png|More concept art of the Blisterback.
File:HW2_KnowYourEnemy_Concept_Blisterback.jpg|Concept art of Blisterbacks in ''Know Your Enemy''.
File:Blisterback Render.jpg|Blisterback render comparison to [[Atriox]].
File:HW2 Blitz Blisterback.png|Blitz card of a Blisterback.
File:HW2 Blitz Blue Blisterback.png|Blue Blisterback used in ''Halo Wars 2'' marketing.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Gallery==
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Blisterback Render.jpg|Blisterback render comparison to [[Atriox]].
File:HW2_KnowYourEnemy_Concept_Blisterback.jpg|Concept art of Blisterbacks in ''Know Your Enemy''.
File:HW2-Trailer-Blisterback missiles.png|Blisterback "annihilator" missiles in ''[[Know Your Enemy]]''.
File:HW2-Trailer-Blisterback missiles.png|Blisterback "annihilator" missiles in ''[[Know Your Enemy]]''.
File:HW2-Trailer-Ballistic SOEIV.png|A falling [[SOEIV]] destroying a Blisterback.
File:HW2-Trailer-Ballistic SOEIV.png|A falling [[SOEIV]] destroying a Blisterback.
File:HW2-EarlyBlisterback.png|Concept art of the Blisterback for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2 Blisterback.png|More concept art of the Blisterback.
File:Blisterback.png|A Blisterback with its missile hatches closed in ''Halo Wars 2''.
File:Blisterback.png|A Blisterback with its missile hatches closed in ''Halo Wars 2''.
File:Blisterback Deployed.png|A Blisterback with its missile compartments exposed.
File:Blisterback Deployed.png|A Blisterback with its missile compartments exposed.
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File:HW2-Banished-03.jpg|Blisterbacks land on Installation 09.
File:HW2-Banished-03.jpg|Blisterbacks land on Installation 09.
File:HW2-Banished-02.jpg|Atriox stands before his army, including multiple Blisterbacks.
File:HW2-Banished-02.jpg|Atriox stands before his army, including multiple Blisterbacks.
File:HW2 Blitz Blisterback.png|Blitz card of a Blisterback
File:HW2-Blisterbacks&Huragok.png|Blisterbacks and Huragok flying over Installation 00.
File:HW2-Blisterbacks&Huragok.png|Blisterbacks and Huragok flying over Installation 00.
File:HW2-Blisterbackplasma.png|Blisterbacks fighting Reavers.
File:HW2-Blisterbackplasma.png|Blisterbacks fighting Reavers.
File:HW2-Blisterbackmissiles.png|Deployed Blisterbacks firing at an [[Outpost]].
File:HW2-Blisterbackmissiles.png|Deployed Blisterbacks firing at an [[Banished outpost]].
File:HW2 Blitz Blue Blisterback.png|Blue Blisterback used in ''Halo Wars 2'' marketing.
File:HW2 BlisterbackMissiles.png|Blisterbacks launching their Annihilator missiles in ''Halo Wars 2''.
File:HW2-FloodBlisterbacks.png|Flood infected Blisterbacks.
File:HW2-FloodBlisterbacks.png|Flood infected Blisterbacks.
File:HW2 Blisterback comparison.png|A comparison of all three Blisterback variants.
File:HW2 Flood Blisterback seige.png|A Flood-infected Blisterback in siege mode.
File:HW2 Iron Hunters guarding BBs.png|A pair of Blisterbacks guarded by an Ironclad Hunters.
</gallery>
</gallery>
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Know Your Enemy]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Know Your Enemy]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''  
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''


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


{{Covenant Ground Vehicles}}
{{Covenant Ground Vehicles}}
{{Covenant Atmospheric/Exoatmospheric Vehicles}}
{{Covenant Atmospheric/Exoatmospheric Vehicles}}
[[Category:Banished Vehicles]]
[[Category:Banished vehicles]]

Latest revision as of 18:48, January 3, 2024

Gydrozka Workshop Siege Crawler
HW2 Blisterback render.png
Production information

Manufacturer:

Technical specifications

Length:

14.2 meters (46.5 ft)[1]

Width:

15.1 meters (49.5 ft)[1]

Height:

8.6 meters (28.1 ft)[1]

Mass:

108.9 metric tons (107.2 LT; 120.0 ST)[1]

Armament:

Crew:

  • 1 operator[1]
  • 1 weapons technician[1]
Usage

In service:

Second Ark Conflict

Role(s):

Aerial Siege Vehicle

Affiliation:

Banished[2]

 

"Getting ready for a barrage."
— A Blisterback pilot during the Second Ark Conflict.[2]

The Gydrozka Workshop Siege Crawler, colloquially known as the Blisterback, is a hexapedal heavy air vehicle designed and used by the Banished.[3][1]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The Blisterback is designed to alternate between two modes: On the ground,the Blisterback enters a lockdown mode, stabilizing itself before its carapace splits open, revealing a battery of six long-range Annihilator siege missile launchers for ground targets. It can then exit lockdown mode to become airborne, closing the rocket carapace and tucking its legs underneath its body to perform a vertical take—off and enabling the use of its front leg-mounted twin heavy range plasma cannons to bombard enemy ground and air targets.[3][1]

Variants[edit]

  • An Enduring Blisterback.

    An Enduring Blisterback.

  • An Ironclad Blisterback.

    An Ironclad Blisterback.

Operational history[edit]

Blisterbacks were deployed by the Banished during the group's conflict with the crew of the UNSC Spirit of Fire on Installation 00 in March 2559.[2] Multiple Blisterbacks were used in an attempt to stop UNSC forces led by Douglas-042 and Alice-130 from reinforcing UNSC troops on Installation 09.[4] More Blisterbacks were deployed in an attempt to seize control of the Halo's control room from Ellen Anders, but were likely destroyed when Anders used the ring's gravity anchors to launch the Banished forces into space.[5] The Banished also used it to hold the line at a base near around High Charity crash site that was besieged by the Flood; however, as the Flood began to overwhelm the Banished, Pavium choose to abandon the base, and the Blisterbacks remained there, likely either destroyed or captured by the Flood.[6]

Blisterbacks would also see use during their occupation of Installation 07.[7]

Gameplay[edit]

Halo Wars 2[edit]

  • Info: Heavy Air, Can deploy to become artillery unit on the ground
  • Tier: 3
  • Cost: Population 7, Supplies 600, Power 50

Blisterbacks in Halo Wars 2 can be built by all Banished leaders at an Apex. While not deployed, Blisterbacks perform okay against infantry, vehicles, aircraft, and structures. Once deployed, they will perform very well against infantry, vehicles, and structures, but will not be able to attack aircraft. If the player chooses Decimus, and purchases Passive Fury and Siphon, the Blisterback can deal slightly more damage and heal itself. When players purchase Voridus' Infusion Tech II, the unit will now leave a pools of Infusion on the enemies on siege mode.

In Blitz, Blisterbacks cost Blitz Energy 120 energy and Enduring Blisterbacks cost Blitz Energy 160 energy. Enduring Blisterbacks will deploy Grunt squads upon destruction. On gameplay, it is Banished's main artillery, suitable to counter UNSC's M400 Kodiak and to lay down suppression fire for ground units along with sieging the base.

Phoenix log[edit]

Phoenix Log - Blisterback
Phoenix log artwork

A heavy air unit that launches barrages of plasma missiles.

The tick-like Blisterback is a massive aerial siege vehicle developed and built by the Banished. It is designed to alternate between two modes: On the ground it deploys to fire Annihilator siege missiles. and While in the air it fires medium plasma cannons that can engage ground and air targets.

On the ground the Blisterback enters a lockdown mode, stabilizing itself before its carapace splits open, revealing a battery of long range rockets. It can then exit lockdown mode to become airborne, closing the rocket carapace and tucking its legs underneath its body to perform a vertical take-off and enabling the use of its medium range plasma cannon to bombard the enemy.

Trivia[edit]

If the player picks Shipmaster or Colony, if they both purchase their unit leader power ("Banished Raid II" for Shipmaster and "Vehicle Symbiote" for Colony) both of their Blisterbacks have increased siege range, despite that fact the leader power only effects "Ground Units" when the Blisterbacks is classified as a "air" unit.

Gallery[edit]

Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.

Concept art[edit]

  • Concept art of the Blisterback for Halo Wars 2.

    Concept art of the Blisterback for Halo Wars 2.

  • More concept art of the Blisterback.

    More concept art of the Blisterback.

  • Concept art of Blisterbacks in Know Your Enemy.

    Concept art of Blisterbacks in Know Your Enemy.

  • Blisterback render comparison to Atriox.

    Blisterback render comparison to Atriox.

  • Blitz card of a Blisterback.

    Blitz card of a Blisterback.

  • Blue Blisterback used in Halo Wars 2 marketing.

    Blue Blisterback used in Halo Wars 2 marketing.

Screenshots[edit]

  • Blisterback "annihilator" missiles in Know Your Enemy.

    Blisterback "annihilator" missiles in Know Your Enemy.

  • A falling SOEIV destroying a Blisterback.

    A falling SOEIV destroying a Blisterback.

  • A Blisterback with its missile hatches closed in Halo Wars 2.

    A Blisterback with its missile hatches closed in Halo Wars 2.

  • A Blisterback with its missile compartments exposed.

    A Blisterback with its missile compartments exposed.

  • A Blisterback on Installation 00.

    A Blisterback on Installation 00.

  • A deployed Blisterback launching missiles.

    A deployed Blisterback launching missiles.

  • Blisterbacks land on Installation 09.

    Blisterbacks land on Installation 09.

  • Atriox stands before his army, including multiple Blisterbacks.

    Atriox stands before his army, including multiple Blisterbacks.

  • Blisterbacks and Huragok flying over Installation 00.

    Blisterbacks and Huragok flying over Installation 00.

  • Blisterbacks fighting Reavers.

    Blisterbacks fighting Reavers.

  • Deployed Blisterbacks firing at an Banished outpost.

    Deployed Blisterbacks firing at an Banished outpost.

  • Blisterbacks launching their Annihilator missiles in Halo Wars 2.

    Blisterbacks launching their Annihilator missiles in Halo Wars 2.

  • Flood infected Blisterbacks.

    Flood infected Blisterbacks.

  • A comparison of all three Blisterback variants.

    A comparison of all three Blisterback variants.

  • A Flood-infected Blisterback in siege mode.

    A Flood-infected Blisterback in siege mode.

  • A pair of Blisterbacks guarded by an Ironclad Hunters.

    A pair of Blisterbacks guarded by an Ironclad Hunters.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 466
  2. ^ a b c Halo Wars 2, Blisterback in-game unit
  3. ^ a b Halo Wars 2, Phoenix Logs: Blisterback
  4. ^ Halo Wars 2, campaign level The Foundry
  5. ^ Halo Wars 2, campaign level Last Stand
  6. ^ Halo Wars 2, campaign level Fighting Retreat
  7. ^ Halo: The Rubicon Protocol, chapter 12

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