Editing 'Ahtulai Workshop Banshee

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Disambig header|Banshee featured in ''Halo Wars 2''|other Banshee variants|Banshee}}
{{Vehicle infobox
|name=Banished Banshee
|image=[[File:HW2-BanBansheeTransparent.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=
*[['Ahtulai Workshop]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*[[Armory of Gethrog]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|line=
|model=Modified {{Pattern|Oghal|Banshee}}
|cost=
|length={{Convert|15|ft|m|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|width={{Convert|20.3|ft|m|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|height={{Convert|11.4|ft|m|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|mass={{Convert|2.4|MT}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|max speed=
|engine=
|hull=
|armament=*Anti-aircraft [[medium plasma cannon]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
*Ground-attack [[fuel rod cannon]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
*[[Plasma torpedo]] {{C|mission package upgrade}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
|crew=1 pilot{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|complement=
|consumables=
|othersystems=
|firstuse=
|service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|role=
|affiliation=[[Banished]]
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The '''{{'}}Ahtulai Workshop Attack Flyer''' is a variant of [[Banshee]] ground-attack aircraft employed by the [[Banished]]. They are built upon the frames of older {{Pattern|Oghal|Banshee|}} variants, unlike the more mainline [[Kaelum Workshop Banshee]]s employed by Banished forces [[Battle for Zeta Halo|operating]] on [[Installation 07]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=471}}

==Overview==
===Design details===
The 'Ahtulai Workshop Banshee variant was designed by the [['Ahtulai Workshop]], unique among [[clan workshop]]s due to their origin as a [[Sangheili]] clan. The 'Ahtulai Workshop's Banshee was designed by the crew of the {{Pattern|Syfon|assault carrier}} ''[[Enduring Conviction]]'', and approved for production by [[Shipmaster]] [[Let 'Volir]] - using the ship's existing stock of {{Pattern|Oghal|Banshee}}s as a basis for conversion into a modified specification fit to augment the goals of the Banished forces [[Second Ark Conflict|campaigning]] on the [[Installation 00]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Mainline production of the Banshee is conducted by the [[Armory of Gethrog]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}

Accordingly, they have been up-armoured away from their origins as based on the [['sKelln]] of [[Sanghelios]], now-inspired by an aerial predator instead from the [[Jiralhanae]] homeworld [[Doisac]].{{Ref/Site|Id=CFArt|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/the-art-of-war-s|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - The Art of War(s)|D=18|M=06|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Game|Id=PL|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Banshee}} The cockpit and wings have seen the focus of this up-armouring, with the [[plasma cannon]]s and [[fuel rod cannon]] having been further tuned for further damage.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}

===Variants===
A number of mission packages are available for the 'Ahtulai Workshop Banshee, depending on the specifics of the deployment.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} These mission variants include the following:
*'''Plasma torpedoes''' - upgraded [[plasma torpedo]] launchers are available for equip aboard the Banshee for specific mission types.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} These are mainly used for more effective anti-aircraft operations.{{Ref/Reuse|CFArt}}{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
*'''[[Unstable Banshee]]''' - A special modification made in keeping with the reckless abandon exhibited by Jiralhanae troops. "Unstable" Banshees see their pilots equip the aircraft with volatile ordnance packs, ensuring that even if the Banshee is shot down they can kamikaze their enemies to deal further damage in death.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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File:HW2-BlitzBanishedBanshees.jpg|Unstable Banshee.
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==Operational history==
'Ahtulai Workshop's Banshees saw heavy use by the Banished during their [[Second Ark Conflict|campaign]] on [[Installation 00|the Ark]] against the forces of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} in [[2559]].{{Ref/Game|HW2|Banshee in-game unit}}

==Gameplay==
===''Halo Wars 2''===
*'''Info:''' Core Air, Deadly against air
*'''Tier:''' 2
*'''Cost:''' {{HW2Pop|3}}, {{HW2Supplies|250}}, {{HW2Power|0}}
*'''Upgrades:'''
**'''Plasma Torpedo''': Adds a [[Plasma Torpedo]] weapon, Effective against air
**'''Tier:''' 3
**'''Cost:''' {{HW2Supplies|0}}, {{HW2Power|650}}
Banshees in ''Halo Wars 2'' can be built by all Banished leaders at an [[Banished Apex|Apex]]. Un-upgraded Banshees perform well against vehicles, but only okay against infantry, aircraft, and structures. Once the ''Plasma Torpedo'' upgrade is researched Banshees will perform well against aircraft. In [[Blitz]] Banshees cost 50 power and Unstable Banshees cost 90 power. Banshees can be infected by Flood [[Seeder infector]]s.

====Phoenix Log====
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|+ '''[[Phoenix Logs|Phoenix Log]] - Banshee'''
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
File:HW2-Banshee Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Banished Banshee for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2 Blitz Banshee Blue.png|Early version of the [[Blitz]] artwork featuring blue livery.
File:HW2 Blitz banshee art.jpg|Final version of the Blitz art.
File:HW2-Banshee Render.jpg|A render of the ''Halo Wars 2'' Banshee.
File:HW2-Bansheehijack.png|A member of [[Red Team]] hijacking a Banished Banshee in ''[[Know Your Enemy]]''.
File:HW2B Banished Banshee.png|A Banished Banshee in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta]]''.
File:HW2-Banshees.png|Banished Banshees on Installation 00 in ''Halo Wars 2''.
File:HW2 Banshee Comparison .png|Both types of Banished Banshee featured in ''Halo Wars 2''.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''

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

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