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{{Center|This article is about the Banshee introduced in [[Halo: Reach]]. For other Banshee variants, see [[Banshee|here]].}} | {{Center|This article is about the Banshee introduced in [[Halo: Reach]]. For other Banshee variants, see [[Banshee|here]].}} | ||
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|image = [[File:Halo Reach Type 26 GSA.png|300px]] | |image = [[File:Halo Reach Type 26 GSA.png|300px]] | ||
|name = | |name = Type-26B Ground Support Aircraft | ||
|manufacturer = *[[Assembly Forges]] {{c|pre-Great Schism}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | |manufacturer = *[[Assembly Forges]] {{c|pre-Great Schism}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
*[[Lodam Armory]] {{c|post-Covenant War}}{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/banshee|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Banshee}} | *[[Lodam Armory]] {{c|post-Covenant War}}{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/banshee|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Banshee}} | ||
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**[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] | **[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] | ||
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The ''''' | The '''Type-26B Ground Support Aircraft''' ('''T-26B GSA'''), more commonly known as the '''Banshee''', is a variant of the [[Type-26 Banshee]] commonly employed in [[Covenant]] service as a standard aircraft.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
== Specifications == | == Specifications == | ||
=== Design details === | === Design details === | ||
{{Main|Type-26 Banshee}} | {{Main|Type-26 Banshee}} | ||
The Type-26B is a newer model of Banshee employed by the Covenant, and one of the sleekest. Unlike its [[Oghal-pattern Banshee|''Oghal''-pattern]] and [[Irdnekt-pattern Banshee|'' | The Type-26B is a newer model of Banshee employed by the Covenant, and one of the sleekest. Unlike its [[Oghal-pattern Banshee|''Oghal''-pattern]] and [[Irdnekt-pattern Banshee|''Irdnek''-pattern]] brothers, the Type-26B features an enclosed canopy with a very different shape to the original models. The canopy has a sweeping form, curving upwards toward the back. Additionally, the Type-26B's wings are split, not retaining the signature antigravity pod of the Type-26A and C models. The back of the craft features two control valences which turn to allow the craft to make extremely rapid turns.{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} | ||
The Banshee is capable of performing complex maneuvers such as aileron rolls and flips. The Banshee is also capable of hovering, though this ability is not often used.{{Ref/Note|The Banshee's inability to hover in most games is more likely a gameplay conceit than an element of canon. Presumably, all versions of the craft are capable of hovering.}} The Type-26B is capable of operating in planetary atmospheres, typically operating around {{Convert|300|m|ft}} or less from the surface to maximise the effectiveness of its drive systems and evade enemy air defences.{{Ref/Generic|Id=LC17|[[Halo Legendary Crate]]|Subheading=[[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop #17]]}} It is additionally capable of flying at least as high as around {{Convert|2500|m|ft}} with little observable drop in effectiveness{{Ref/Level|HR|New Alexandria}} and is capable of reaching orbit, albeit slowly.{{Ref/Reuse|LC17}} Although not equipped with any form of life support system, it is capable of being used in a vacuum as a [[space fighter]] in some capacity.{{Ref/Level|H4|Dawn}} However, its performance in space is considered adequate at best, particularly when compared to more specialised craft such as the {{Pattern|Elsedda|Banshee}}.{{Ref/Reuse|LC17}} Some [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war]] modifications to the craft have allowed for an improvement in its capabilities as a scout in space environments{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}, though independent life support systems such as those found in the [[Ranger harness]] are still required.{{Ref/Reuse|LC17}} | The Banshee is capable of performing complex maneuvers such as aileron rolls and flips. The Banshee is also capable of hovering, though this ability is not often used.{{Ref/Note|The Banshee's inability to hover in most games is more likely a gameplay conceit than an element of canon. Presumably, all versions of the craft are capable of hovering.}} The Type-26B is capable of operating in planetary atmospheres, typically operating around {{Convert|300|m|ft}} or less from the surface to maximise the effectiveness of its drive systems and evade enemy air defences.{{Ref/Generic|Id=LC17|[[Halo Legendary Crate]]|Subheading=[[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop #17]]}} It is additionally capable of flying at least as high as around {{Convert|2500|m|ft}} with little observable drop in effectiveness{{Ref/Level|HR|New Alexandria}} and is capable of reaching orbit, albeit slowly.{{Ref/Reuse|LC17}} Although not equipped with any form of life support system, it is capable of being used in a vacuum as a [[space fighter]] in some capacity.{{Ref/Level|H4|Dawn}} However, its performance in space is considered adequate at best, particularly when compared to more specialised craft such as the {{Pattern|Elsedda|Banshee}}.{{Ref/Reuse|LC17}} Some [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war]] modifications to the craft have allowed for an improvement in its capabilities as a scout in space environments{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}, though independent life support systems such as those found in the [[Ranger harness]] are still required.{{Ref/Reuse|LC17}} | ||
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By [[2550]], the ''Is'belox''-pattern Banshee was a commonplace vehicle in the Covenant's [[Covenant military|armed forces]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} It was deployed in an extensive use over course of the [[Fall of Reach]] and [[Battle of Installation 04]].{{ref/Game|HR}}{{Ref/Game|Game=Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary}} Again, numerous of these Banshees were later used during the [[Battle for Earth]], notably by the [[Fleet of Sacred Consecration]] during the [[Battle of Mombasa]].{{Ref/Game|Id=hunt|Game=Hunt the Truth|Detail=[[Hunt the Truth Season 1|Season 1]]}} | By [[2550]], the ''Is'belox''-pattern Banshee was a commonplace vehicle in the Covenant's [[Covenant military|armed forces]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} It was deployed in an extensive use over course of the [[Fall of Reach]] and [[Battle of Installation 04]].{{ref/Game|HR}}{{Ref/Game|Game=Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary}} Again, numerous of these Banshees were later used during the [[Battle for Earth]], notably by the [[Fleet of Sacred Consecration]] during the [[Battle of Mombasa]].{{Ref/Game|Id=hunt|Game=Hunt the Truth|Detail=[[Hunt the Truth Season 1|Season 1]]}} | ||
A large number of new commissioned ''Is'belox''-pattern Banshees was later extensively employed by [[Jul 'Mdama]][[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|'s Covenant]] in the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]], mostly at [[Requiem]] while the 'Mdama was building up his forces on the [[shield world]] during the [[Battle of Requiem]] and until [[Requiem Campaign]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Game|H4}} The [[ | A large number of new commissioned ''Is'belox''-pattern Banshees was later extensively employed by [[Jul 'Mdama]][[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|'s Covenant]] in the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]], mostly at [[Requiem]] while the 'Mdama was building up his forces on the [[shield world]] during the [[Battle of Requiem]] and until [[Requiem Campaign]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Game|H4}} The [[Banished Banshee|Banshee]] [[Kaelum Workshop Banshee|variant]] used by the [[Banished]] and its local occupation fleet led by [[War Chief]] [[Escharum]] during the [[Installation 07 conflict|conflicts]] on [[Installation 07]] in [[2560]] was likely based on the model of the ''Is'belox''-pattern Banshee and it may be possible that several of these Banshees, if not most or all, were heavily-modified Covenant T-26B Banshees.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFShowcase|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/showcase-sensitive|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Showcase Sensitive|D=16|M=6|Y=2021}} | ||
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File:HCEA-T26BHUD.png|HUD of the T-26B Banshee in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''. | File:HCEA-T26BHUD.png|HUD of the T-26B Banshee in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''. | ||
File:H4 Banshee Concept.jpg|''Halo 4'' concept variations on the Type-26B. | File:H4 Banshee Concept.jpg|''Halo 4'' concept variations on the Type-26B. | ||
File:H4-Banshee-Ragnarok.jpg|Type-26B HUD on [[Ragnarok]] in ''[[Halo 4]]''. | |||
File:H4-Render-Banshee-3D.jpg|A hi-poly render of the Type-26B in ''Halo 4''. | File:H4-Render-Banshee-3D.jpg|A hi-poly render of the Type-26B in ''Halo 4''. | ||
File:H4-Render-Banshee.jpg|Views of the Banshee in ''Halo 4''. | File:H4-Render-Banshee.jpg|Views of the Banshee in ''Halo 4''. | ||
File:Banshee H4guide.png|A view of the T-26B Banshee in ''Halo 4''. | File:Banshee H4guide.png|A view of the T-26B Banshee in ''Halo 4''. | ||
File:H4 SO Thorne Hijacks Banshee.jpg|Thorne with the hijacked Banshee | |||
File:Vata Gajat's fleet.jpg|A T-26B Banshee and several {{Pattern|Irdnekt|Banshee}}s and a [[Type-52 Phantom]] being deployed by [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group|Vata 'Gajat's mercenary fleet]] | |||
File:H4 SO Thorne Hijacks Banshee.jpg|Thorne | |||
File:Vata Gajat's fleet.jpg|A T-26B Banshee and several {{Pattern|Irdnekt|Banshee}}s and a | |||
File:H2A-T26BHUD.png|Type-26B HUD on ''[[Bloodline]]'' in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''. | File:H2A-T26BHUD.png|Type-26B HUD on ''[[Bloodline]]'' in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''. | ||
File:H2A-T26B.png|A T-26B Banshee on ''Bloodline''. | File:H2A-T26B.png|A T-26B Banshee on ''Bloodline''. | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
