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[[File:Pilot_With_Hornet.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A UNSC Pilot next to a [[Hornet]].]]
[[File:Pilot_With_Hornet.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A UNSC Pilot next to a [[Hornet]].]]
A '''Pilot''' is a person, typically of a military service, that can operate and maneuver an airborne, or space borne [[vehicle]].
A '''pilot''' is a person, typically of a military service, that can operate and maneuver an airborne, or space borne [[vehicle]].


==Covenant==
==Covenant==
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Elites and Brutes can pilot a single person [[Banshee]] attack fighter. [[Grunts]] are also known to be able to pilot [[Banshees]], albeit clumsily. It is unknown how they fit inside the Banshee's cockpit with a methane tank on as it is never seen in-game, it is mentioned only once, in ''[[Halo: The Flood]]''. It may be possible that the [[Banshees]] that [[Grunts]] operate are customized to fit their particular anatomy, but there is no evidence to suggest this. It is unknown which species pilot the [[Vampire]], but it is assumed Elites and Brutes are capable of doing it. If it is true that Elites and Brutes do pilot Vampires it seems they pilot in pairs, one piloting, and one as gunner.
Elites and Brutes can pilot a single person [[Banshee]] attack fighter. [[Grunts]] are also known to be able to pilot [[Banshees]], albeit clumsily. It is unknown how they fit inside the Banshee's cockpit with a methane tank on as it is never seen in-game, it is mentioned only once, in ''[[Halo: The Flood]]''. It may be possible that the [[Banshees]] that [[Grunts]] operate are customized to fit their particular anatomy, but there is no evidence to suggest this. It is unknown which species pilot the [[Vampire]], but it is assumed Elites and Brutes are capable of doing it. If it is true that Elites and Brutes do pilot Vampires it seems they pilot in pairs, one piloting, and one as gunner.


Elite pilots have their own [[Elite Flight Armor|Flight Suit]] for operations in a variety of airborne vessels. It is unknown if Brutes have an equivalent.
Elite pilots have their own [[Elite Flight Armor|Flight Suit]] for operations in a variety of airborne vessels. It is unknown, but likely, that Brutes have an equivalent.


== Vehicles used by Covenant Pilots ==
==Vehicles used by Covenant Pilots==
===Dropships===
===Dropships===
*[[Phantom]]
*[[Phantom]]
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In Halo 2, Marine Dropship pilots wear ballistic helmets with a golden visor and a communications system installed in it. They wear the [[UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform|same armor]] as that of the Marine infantrymen. In Halo 3 they use the same body armor as that of a marine but with a modified helmet again, this time being a sealed helmet with a blue visor reminiscent of a modern fighter pilot's helmet. The chest armor is also equipped with an additional control panel.
In Halo 2, Marine Dropship pilots wear ballistic helmets with a golden visor and a communications system installed in it. They wear the [[UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform|same armor]] as that of the Marine infantrymen. In Halo 3 they use the same body armor as that of a marine but with a modified helmet again, this time being a sealed helmet with a blue visor reminiscent of a modern fighter pilot's helmet. The chest armor is also equipped with an additional control panel.


An interesting fact is that in Halo 3, the Pilot's helmets are invulnerable to any projectile. Another odd fact is that it takes 1,000,000 [[cR]] to train a pilot, such as the education, flight simulation training, the written tests, fuel and the plane itself, not to mention the taxes that are paid to keep the service working.
An interesting fact is that in Halo 3, the Pilot's helmets are invulnerable to any projectile. Another fact is that it takes 1,000,000 [[cR]] to train a pilot, such as the education, flight simulation training, the written tests, fuel and the plane itself, not to mention the taxes that are paid to keep the service working.


In ''Halo: Reach'', UNSC Sabre Pilots wear standard Army Trooper uniform, with an enclosed, vacuum-sealed helmet (identical to the MJOLNIR Military Police helmet) and an air supply.
In ''Halo: Reach'', UNSC Sabre Pilots wear standard Army Trooper uniform, with a Military Police helmet and an air supply. These pilots' suits let them survive in space for a short period.
These pilots' suits can apparently let them survive in space for a short while, as seen when they exit their Sabres on the external landing pad of the Corvette in the level Long Night of Solace.


==Vehicles used by UNSC Pilots==
==Vehicles used by UNSC Pilots==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*On theater, you can sometimes see a [[Pelican]] pilot drop off a Warthog or Mongoose onto a Covenant enemy.
*The UNSC pilots helmet is not sealed properly, which can be seen when the player looks underneath their helmets.
*Sometimes Pelican pilots will have a symbol on their helmets which looks like the [[Marathon]] logo.
*Halo 2's pilots wear helmets strongly reminiscent of the Cyborg's helmet from Bungie's earlier ''[[Marathon]]'' series of first-person shooter games.
*The UNSC pilots helmet is not sealed properly which is seen when looking up underneath their helmets.
*If a VTOL pilot is infected by the [[Flood]] in Halo 3, they will take on the appearance of a standard Marine, not a pilot variation.
*Pilots are the most well defended marines in the entire game series. Take any weapon you want, except a weapon which involves an explosion of any kind (such as a [[Rocket Launcher]]). Shoot him in the head and no damage will be dealt.
*In [[Halo: Reach]], there is a helmet named the [[UNSC_Air_Force_Pilot_helmet|Pilot]] helmet.
*In the level Crow's Nest, the Pelican in the hangar is being piloted by Miranda Keyes and a female ''Marine, ''not a pilot.
*The pilots of Halo 2 wear helmets which are strongly reminiscent of the helmet of the cyborg from Bungie's earlier ''[[Marathon]]'' series of first-person shooter games.
*The ''[[Halo 3]]'' pilots wear helmets very close in appearance to ''[[Halo 2]]'s'' ODST helmet.
*If a VTOL pilot is infected by the [[Flood]] in Halo 3 on [[The Covenant(Level)|The Covenant]], they will take on the appearence of a standard Marine, not a pilot variation.
*In [[Halo: Reach]] there is a helmet named the [[UNSC_Air_Force_Pilot_helmet|Pilot]] helmet.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

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A UNSC Pilot next to a Hornet.

A pilot is a person, typically of a military service, that can operate and maneuver an airborne, or space borne vehicle.

Covenant

Elites have their own flight armor in Halo 3.

A surprisingly large number of Covenant species possess the intelligence necessary to pilot craft. Groups of Brutes or Elites can operate a space borne Covenant ship, such as the CCS-class Battlecruiser or the Reverence-class Cruiser, by operation of holographic consoles at the control bridge of the warship. Engineers also help in the technical maintenance of warship systems, although it is unknown if they can pilot and operate the actual warship itself. A single Brute or Elite can also pilot Phantom or Spirit dropships.

Elites and Brutes can pilot a single person Banshee attack fighter. Grunts are also known to be able to pilot Banshees, albeit clumsily. It is unknown how they fit inside the Banshee's cockpit with a methane tank on as it is never seen in-game, it is mentioned only once, in Halo: The Flood. It may be possible that the Banshees that Grunts operate are customized to fit their particular anatomy, but there is no evidence to suggest this. It is unknown which species pilot the Vampire, but it is assumed Elites and Brutes are capable of doing it. If it is true that Elites and Brutes do pilot Vampires it seems they pilot in pairs, one piloting, and one as gunner.

Elite pilots have their own Flight Suit for operations in a variety of airborne vessels. It is unknown, but likely, that Brutes have an equivalent.

Vehicles used by Covenant Pilots

Dropships

Fixed Wing

Other

United Nations Space Command

Two UNSC pilots, one riding on the Hornet's wing, the other piloting the aircraft.

There are two main types of pilots in the UNSC Defense Force: those of the UNSC Navy and the Marine aviators of the UNSC Marine Corps. Large crews of Navy crewmen operate and maintain UNSC starships such as Marathon-class Cruisers. Longsword-class Interceptors, Sparrowhawks, Hornets and Pelican Dropships can all be operated by just one Navy pilot, as can Bumblebee lifepods.

It is seen that the Pelicans of the UNSC Pillar of Autumn are exclusively operated by two pilots from 23rd Naval Air Squadron, while in Halo 2, the Pelicans of the UNSC In Amber Clad are operated by Marine pilots.

While only select UNSCDF personnel operate space borne and airborne craft, all marines of the UNSC Marine Corps are seen to demonstrate prowess in operating all UNSC ground vehicles - Scorpions, Warthogs, and Mongooses, and even the Covenant Ghost as well. ODSTs also operate their own Orbital Drop Pods.

In Halo 2, Marine Dropship pilots wear ballistic helmets with a golden visor and a communications system installed in it. They wear the same armor as that of the Marine infantrymen. In Halo 3 they use the same body armor as that of a marine but with a modified helmet again, this time being a sealed helmet with a blue visor reminiscent of a modern fighter pilot's helmet. The chest armor is also equipped with an additional control panel.

An interesting fact is that in Halo 3, the Pilot's helmets are invulnerable to any projectile. Another fact is that it takes 1,000,000 cR to train a pilot, such as the education, flight simulation training, the written tests, fuel and the plane itself, not to mention the taxes that are paid to keep the service working.

In Halo: Reach, UNSC Sabre Pilots wear standard Army Trooper uniform, with a Military Police helmet and an air supply. These pilots' suits let them survive in space for a short period.

Vehicles used by UNSC Pilots

Dropships

File:PelicanPilots1.jpg
Pelican Pilots, as seen in Halo 2.

Fixed-wing

Gunships

VTOL

Other

Named Dropships/Fighters with Mentioned Pilots:

Trivia

  • The UNSC pilots helmet is not sealed properly, which can be seen when the player looks underneath their helmets.
  • Halo 2's pilots wear helmets strongly reminiscent of the Cyborg's helmet from Bungie's earlier Marathon series of first-person shooter games.
  • If a VTOL pilot is infected by the Flood in Halo 3, they will take on the appearance of a standard Marine, not a pilot variation.
  • In Halo: Reach, there is a helmet named the Pilot helmet.

Gallery

  • The UNSC pilot outfit in Halo. Combat Evolved.

    The UNSC pilot outfit in Halo. Combat Evolved.

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    A close up of a UNSC VTOL Pilot.

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See Also

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