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==Summary==
==Summary==
The Phantom is a type of craft utilized by multiple factions within the ''Halo'' universe, including the [[Covenant]] and various [[Covenant remnants|splinter groups]], such as the [[Banished]], the [[Swords of Sanghelios]], and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]. Typically used as a [[dropship]], the Phantom is commonly seen equipped with a [[heavy plasma cannon]] at the nose of the craft, and a [[Class-1 directed energy cannon]] mounted at each of the Phantom's two side doors.
The Phantom is a type of craft utilized by multiple factions, including the [[Covenant]] and various [[Covenant remnants|splinter groups]], such as the [[Banished]], the [[Swords of Sanghelios]], and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]. Typically used as a [[dropship]], the Phantom is commonly seen equipped with a [[heavy plasma cannon]] at the nose of the craft, and a [[Class-1 directed energy cannon]] mounted at each of the Phantom's two side doors.


The Phantom often holds dozens of troops in it's bay, and often is used to deploy as well as supporting troops, as it has armor capable of withstanding any small arms fire, and only being significantly damaged by heavy fire such as the [[Rocket launcher]]. These advantages, as well as having three supporting turrets, makes it excellent for deploying and supporting troops on the battlefield.  
The Phantom often holds dozens of troops in it's bay, and often is used to deploy as well as supporting troops, as it has armor capable of withstanding any small arms fire, and only being significantly damaged by heavy fire such as the [[Rocket launcher]]. These advantages, as well as having three supporting turrets, makes it excellent for deploying and supporting troops on the battlefield.  
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==Variants==
==Variants==
===Banished Phantom===
===Banished Phantom===
*[[Banished Phantom|Eklon'dal Workshop Phantom]]
*'''[[Banished Phantom|Eklon'dal Workshop Phantom]]''' — A modified variant of the Phantom dropship employed by the [[Banished]], sporting Banished armour and livery.
A modified variant of the Phantom dropship employed by the [[Banished]], sporting Banished armour and livery.
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File:HW2-BanishedPhantom.png|Eklon'dal Workshop Phantom.
File:HW2-BanishedPhantom.png|Eklon'dal Workshop Phantom.
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===Covenant Phantom===
===Covenant Phantom===
*[[Type-44 Phantom]]
*'''{{Pattern|Ru'Swum|Phantom}}''' — The ''Ru'Swum''-pattern Phanton was the most common Phantom variant in service of the [[Covenant]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. It now comprises a sizeable chunk of the fleets of the [[Covenant remnants]], due to scarcities of other variants.
The Type-44 was the most common Phantom variant in service of the [[Covenant]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. It now comprises a sizeable chunk of the fleets of the [[Covenant remnants]], due to scarcities of other variants.
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File:H4-PhantomDropship.png|Type-44 Phantom.
File:HReach-PhantomDropship.png|''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom
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*{{Pattern|Kez'katu|Phantom}}
The ''Kez'katu''-pattern was mainly used for suppressing enemy targets with multiple plasma turrets underneath the cockpit. It notably saw service during the [[Battle of Earth]] and the [[Raid on the Threshold gas mine|Raid on Threshold]].
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File:H2A-Phantoms.jpg|''Kez'katu''-pattern Phantom
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*'''{{Pattern|Kez'katu|Phantom}}''' The ''Kez'katu''-pattern was introduced towards the end of the war, though stocks are rare in the postwar period due to the loss of [[High Charity]].
*[[Type-52 Phantom|''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom]]
The ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phanton was introduced towards the end of the war, though stocks are rare in the postwar period due to the loss of [[High Charity]].
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File:HReach-PhantomDropship.png|''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom
File:H2A Render Phantom.png|''Kez'katu''-pattern Phantom
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*'''{{Pattern|R'shwupa|Phantom}}''' A larger, exoatmospheric variant of the Phantom designed for operations in space.
*[[Phantom gunboat|''R'shwupa''-pattern Phantom]]
A larger, exoatmospheric variant of the Phantom designed for operations in space.
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File:HReach-PhantomGunboatSide.png|''R'shwupa''-pattern Phantom
File:HReach-PhantomGunboatSide.png|''R'shwupa''-pattern Phantom
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*'''{{Pattern|Mikpramu|Phantom}}''' Post-war variant of the Phantom employed by the Swords of Sanghelios and Jul 'Mdama's Covenant by [[2558#October|October 2558]]. Manufactured by [[Kolaar Manufactorum]], [[Malurok Armory]], and [[Achoem Weapons]].
*[[Type-57 Phantom|''Mikpramu''-pattern Phantom]]
Post-war variant of the Phantom employed by the Swords of Sanghelios and Jul 'Mdama's Covenant by [[2558#October|October 2558]]. Manufactured by [[Kolaar Manufactorum]], [[Malurok Armory]], and [[Achoem Weapons]].
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File:H5G-Phantom.png|''Mikpramu''-pattern Phantom
File:H5G-Phantom.png|''Mikpramu''-pattern Phantom

Revision as of 07:48, May 19, 2022

"Phantom" is the name applied to a series of aerospace craft, most of them dropships.

Summary

The Phantom is a type of craft utilized by multiple factions, including the Covenant and various splinter groups, such as the Banished, the Swords of Sanghelios, and Jul 'Mdama's Covenant. Typically used as a dropship, the Phantom is commonly seen equipped with a heavy plasma cannon at the nose of the craft, and a Class-1 directed energy cannon mounted at each of the Phantom's two side doors.

The Phantom often holds dozens of troops in it's bay, and often is used to deploy as well as supporting troops, as it has armor capable of withstanding any small arms fire, and only being significantly damaged by heavy fire such as the Rocket launcher. These advantages, as well as having three supporting turrets, makes it excellent for deploying and supporting troops on the battlefield.

Variants

Banished Phantom

Covenant Phantom