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The '''Muz-pattern Mortar Tank'''{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=275}} {{Type|26|Assault Gun Carriage|AGC}},{{Ref/Book|Id=ENC|Enc09|Page=247}} and more commonly known as the '''Wraith''', is a [[Covenant]] armored infantry support/assault gun vehicle for ground engagements. Unlike most Wraiths the ''Muz''-pattern will often feature a dummy module that operates twin anti-personnel plasma cannons. By [[2550]] the Covenant had seemingly stopped producing the ''Muz''-pattern in favor of the {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}.<ref>'''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Halo: Reach Stats''</ref>{{Citation needed}}
The '''Muz-pattern Mortar Tank'''{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=275}} {{Type|26|Assault Gun Carriage|AGC}},{{Ref/Book|Id=ENC|Enc09|Page=247}} and more commonly known as the '''Wraith''', is a [[Covenant]] armored infantry support/assault gun vehicle for ground engagements. Unlike most Wraiths the ''Muz''-pattern will often feature a dummy module that operates twin anti-personnel plasma cannons.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
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The ''Muz''-pattern is one of two vehicles [[Type classification system|type-designated]] by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] as the Type-26 Wraith, the other being the more common {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}. Both vehicles overall feature an extremely similar chassis design, with a few minor morphological differences. The most major design differentiation that separates the two is their [[plasma cannon]]s - the ''Muz''-pattern features no separate gunner-operated plasma cannon ring mount atop the vehicle. As such, it instead relies on two [[medium plasma cannon]]s automatically operated by [[Actuator plug|dummy modules]] that free up the single driver's attention to focus on driving and operating the massive [[plasma mortar]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
The ''Muz''-pattern is one of two vehicles [[Type classification system|type-designated]] by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] as the Type-26 Wraith, the other being the more common {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}. Both vehicles overall feature an extremely similar chassis design, with a few minor morphological differences. The most major design differentiation that separates the two is their [[plasma cannon]]s - the ''Muz''-pattern features no separate gunner-operated plasma cannon ring mount atop the vehicle. As such, it instead relies on two [[medium plasma cannon]]s automatically operated by [[Actuator plug|dummy modules]] that free up the single driver's attention to focus on driving and operating the massive [[plasma mortar]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
===Development history===
''Muz''-pattern Wraiths were less common in the [[Covenant]] military than their ''Zurbo'' counterparts.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Following [[2459]], all production of Wraiths within the empire was shifted away from these vehicles towards those with a crew-operated plasma cannon mount.{{Ref/Site|Id=B.netstats|URL=https://halo.bungie.net/stats/halo3/careerstatsodst.aspx?player=Sniper%20X%20Remix|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Halo 3: ODST Service Record, Tools of Destruction|Detail=Wraith - Gunner|Quote=All post-2549 model Wraiths have an extended crew area with a Type-52 DESW in a ring mount.|D=19|M=01|Y=2021}}


==Operational history==
==Operational history==

Revision as of 09:34, May 28, 2023

This article is about the Wraith introduced in Halo 2. For other types of Wraith, see Wraith.
Muz-pattern Mortar Tank
H2A-T26WraithAGC-Active.png
Production information

Manufacturer:

Lodam Armory[1]

Product line:

Wraith

Technical specifications

Length:

28.6 meters (94 ft)[1]

Width:

30.4 metres (100 ft)[1]

Height:

12.3 metres (40 ft)[1]

Mass:

47.2 metric tons (46.5 LT; 52.0 ST)[1]

Maximum speed:

82 kilometers per hour (51 mph)[2]

Engine(s):

Boosted gravity propulsion drive[3]

Hull:

Nearly 0.61 meters (2 ft) polymer plating[4]

Armament:

Crew:

1 driver

Usage

In service:

Role(s):

Light assault gun carriage

  • Armoured infantry support
  • Mobile Anti-vehicle / anti-armor battery
  • Mobile artillery / siege warfare

Affiliation:

Covenant
Banished

 

The Muz-pattern Mortar Tank[1] (UNSC Type classification: Type-26 Assault Gun Carriage, T-26 AGC),[4] and more commonly known as the Wraith, is a Covenant armored infantry support/assault gun vehicle for ground engagements. Unlike most Wraiths the Muz-pattern will often feature a dummy module that operates twin anti-personnel plasma cannons.[1]

Overview

Design details

Main article: Wraith

The Muz-pattern is one of two vehicles type-designated by the Office of Naval Intelligence as the Type-26 Wraith, the other being the more common Zurdo-pattern Wraith. Both vehicles overall feature an extremely similar chassis design, with a few minor morphological differences. The most major design differentiation that separates the two is their plasma cannons - the Muz-pattern features no separate gunner-operated plasma cannon ring mount atop the vehicle. As such, it instead relies on two medium plasma cannons automatically operated by dummy modules that free up the single driver's attention to focus on driving and operating the massive plasma mortar.[1]

Development history

Muz-pattern Wraiths were less common in the Covenant military than their Zurbo counterparts.[1] Following 2459, all production of Wraiths within the empire was shifted away from these vehicles towards those with a crew-operated plasma cannon mount.[6]

Operational history

Muz-pattern Wraiths were used as artillery by the Prophet of Regret's forces during the Battle of Mombasa and later the Battle of Installation 05.[7][8] During the Battle of the Quarantine Zone the Flood made use of Wraiths against the Covenant, UNSC, and Forerunner Sentinels.[9]. At the outbreak of the Great Schism many Wraiths were used by the Jiralhanae and the Sangheili against one another on Installation 05's surface.[10][11]

By 2559 the Banished had modified their stock of Muz-pattern Wraiths aboard the Enduring Conviction for their campaign on Installation 00.[12]

Gallery

  • An inactive Type-26 Wraith AGC in Halo 2.

    An inactive Type-26 Wraith AGC in Halo 2.

  • An active Type-26 Wraith ACG in Halo 2.

    An active Type-26 Wraith ACG in Halo 2.

  • Rtas 'Vadum popping out of a Muz-pattern Wraith's cockpit.

    Rtas 'Vadum popping out of a Muz-pattern Wraith's cockpit.

  • HUD of the Wraith in Halo 2.

    HUD of the Wraith in Halo 2.

  • A T-26 Wraith in Halo 2: Anniversary campaign.

    A T-26 Wraith in Halo 2: Anniversary campaign.

  • An inactive Wraith.

    An inactive Wraith.

  • Rtas 'Vadum aboard a Muz-pattern Wraith.

    Rtas 'Vadum aboard a Muz-pattern Wraith.

  • HUD of the Wraith in Halo 2: Anniversary campaign.

    HUD of the Wraith in Halo 2: Anniversary campaign.

  • A T-26 Wraith in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.

    A T-26 Wraith in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.

  • HUD of the Wraith in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.

    HUD of the Wraith in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.

  • A Wraith being used on Stonetown.

    A Wraith being used on Stonetown.

  • The Wraith firing its mortar.

    The Wraith firing its mortar.

  • Halo Wars 2 concept art of a Covenant Muz-pattern Wraith in comparison to a Banished Eklon'Dal Workshop Wraith.

    Halo Wars 2 concept art of a Covenant Muz-pattern Wraith in comparison to a Banished Eklon'Dal Workshop Wraith.

  • The Banished stealing Muz-pattern Wraiths in Halo Wars 2.

    The Banished stealing Muz-pattern Wraiths in Halo Wars 2.

  • Muz-pattern Wraiths in Halo: Fireteam Raven.

    Muz-pattern Wraiths in Halo: Fireteam Raven.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 275
  2. ^ Halo Waypoint, Wraith (Retrieved on Feb 23, 2016) [archive]
  3. ^ Halo 2: Special Collector's Edition Manual, page 17
  4. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 247
  5. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 117
  6. ^ Bungie.net, Halo 3: ODST Service Record, Tools of Destruction: Wraith - Gunner "All post-2549 model Wraiths have an extended crew area with a Type-52 DESW in a ring mount." (Retrieved on Jan 19, 2021) [archive]
  7. ^ Halo 2, campaign level Metropolis
  8. ^ Halo 2, campaign level Delta Halo
  9. ^ Halo 2, campaign level Quarantine Zone
  10. ^ Halo 2, campaign level Uprising
  11. ^ Halo 2, campaign level The Great Journey
  12. ^ Halo Wars 2, campaign level A New Enemy

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