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{{era|UNSC}}
{{Title|''Ibis''-class freighter}}
[[File:H4-D82EST-DarterDropship-Side.png|thumb|A side view of the unidentified ship]]
{{Status|Canon}}
[[File:H4-D82EST-DarterDropship-Side.png|300px|thumb|A side view of an ''Ibis''-class freighter.]]
The '''''Ibis''-class freighter''' is a [[human]] transport ship in use by the [[UNSC]] and [[Insurrectionist]]s.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=133}}


The '''Unidentified human transport ship''' is a [[human]] transport ship in use by the [[UNSC]] and [[Insurrectionist]]s.
==Overview==
===Design details===
The ''Ibis'' boasts four nacelle-mounted engines capable of rotation to adjust the ship's orientation, primarily pointed down to assist in providing lift. Propulsion is provided by two additional engines on the ship's aft.{{Ref/Reuse|H4}} Unlike larger [[freighter]] classes such as the [[Laden-class freighter|''Laden''-]] and [[Parabola-class freighter|''Parabola''-classes]], the ''Ibis''-class is not primarily run by an [[artificial intelligence]] but rather, a small human crew.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


==Service history==
==Service history==
===Insurrectionist usage===
===Insurrectionist usage===
In [[2553#January|January 2553]], [[Insurrectionist]]s of the [[New Colonial Alliance]] [[Raid on UNSC Infinity|boarded]] {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} using this ship.{{Ref/Comic|HInit|Issue=2}} The [[United Rebel Front]] had acquired this ship for use on the [[moon]] of [[Talitsa]].{{Ref/Map|H4|Outcast}}
In [[2553#January|January 2553]], [[Insurrectionist]]s of the [[New Colonial Alliance]] [[Raid on UNSC Infinity|boarded]] {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} using an ''Ibis''-class freighter.{{Ref/Comic|HInit|Issue=2}} The [[United Rebel Front]] had also acquired at least one of these ships for use on the [[moon]] of [[Talitsa]].{{Ref/Map|Id=H4|H4|Outcast}}
 
''Ibis''{{'}} continued to be used to supply {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} by [[2558]], with one such vessel docking with ''Infinity'' on May 9 of that year just prior to the commencement of [[Operation: WHISTLE STOP]].{{Ref/Comic|HE|Issue=11}}


==Production notes==
==Production notes==
This transport ship can be found in the skybox of the ''[[Halo 4]]'' [[Castle Map Pack]] map [[Outcast]]. When first announced the [[Halo Waypoint]] screenshot gallery for the map labelled the ship "Darter", initially leading to the assumption that this ship was in some way related to the [[D82-EST Darter]] prominently featured in the ''[[Halo Wars]]'' games.{{Ref/Site|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/detail/745aab3e99cf42ea8432514debe59057/outcast-screenshot-gallery|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Outcast Screenshot Gallery|D=14|M=5|Y=2013}} A [[Talk:D82-EST Darter#Darter_was_not_in_Halo_4|later comment]] on this website from ''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'' contributor [[Stephen Loftus]] clarified that the ship was not a Darter - noting the extreme size difference between the two craft.
An ''Ibis''-class freighter can be found in the skybox of the ''[[Halo 4]]'' [[Castle Map Pack]] map [[Outcast]]. When first announced the [[Halo Waypoint]] screenshot gallery for the map labelled the ship "Darter," initially leading to the assumption that this ship was in some way related to the [[D82-EST Darter]] prominently featured in the ''[[Halo Wars]]'' games.{{Ref/Site|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/detail/745aab3e99cf42ea8432514debe59057/outcast-screenshot-gallery|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Outcast Screenshot Gallery|D=14|M=5|Y=2013}} A [[Talk:D82-EST Darter#Darter was not in Halo 4|later comment]] on this website from ''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'' contributor [[Stephen Loftus]] clarified that the ship was not a Darter—noting the extreme size difference between the two craft. The ''Ibis''{{'}} true nature was finally clarified in the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H4-D82EST-DarterDropship-Back.png|The ''Outcast'' ship taking off.
File:H4-D82EST-DarterDropship-Back.png|An ''Ibis''-class freighter ship taking off, as seen on the ''Halo 4'' map Outcast.
File:HE Infinity Transport.jpg|The transport ship heading towards {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
File:HI2 FreighterInterior.png|Ilsa Zane and her crew disguised as construction crew inside the cargo bay of an ''Ibis''.
File:HE Infinity Transport.jpg|An ''Ibis''-class freighter heading towards {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 4]]''
**''[[Castle Map Pack]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Initiation]]''
*''[[Halo: Initiation]]''
**''[[Halo: Initiation Issue 2|Issue 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
**''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 11|Issue 11]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
{{Ref/Sources}}


{{Human Ships}}
{{Human civilian ships}}
{{UNSC Aircraft}}
[[Category:Human ships]]
[[Category:Unidentified content]]

Latest revision as of 14:41, March 2, 2023

A side view of an Ibis-class freighter.

The Ibis-class freighter is a human transport ship in use by the UNSC and Insurrectionists.[1]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The Ibis boasts four nacelle-mounted engines capable of rotation to adjust the ship's orientation, primarily pointed down to assist in providing lift. Propulsion is provided by two additional engines on the ship's aft.[2] Unlike larger freighter classes such as the Laden- and Parabola-classes, the Ibis-class is not primarily run by an artificial intelligence but rather, a small human crew.[1]

Service history[edit]

Insurrectionist usage[edit]

In January 2553, Insurrectionists of the New Colonial Alliance boarded UNSC Infinity using an Ibis-class freighter.[3] The United Rebel Front had also acquired at least one of these ships for use on the moon of Talitsa.[2]

Ibis' continued to be used to supply UNSC Infinity by 2558, with one such vessel docking with Infinity on May 9 of that year just prior to the commencement of Operation: WHISTLE STOP.[4]

Production notes[edit]

An Ibis-class freighter can be found in the skybox of the Halo 4 Castle Map Pack map Outcast. When first announced the Halo Waypoint screenshot gallery for the map labelled the ship "Darter," initially leading to the assumption that this ship was in some way related to the D82-EST Darter prominently featured in the Halo Wars games.[5] A later comment on this website from Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide contributor Stephen Loftus clarified that the ship was not a Darter—noting the extreme size difference between the two craft. The Ibis' true nature was finally clarified in the Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition).[1]

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]