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Aethra

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Aethras are a kind of aircraft used by the forces of the Created, presumably-Forerunner in origin. They are used on the worlds occupied by the Created as overwatch survey craft to reinforce occupation armigers on the ground.[1][2]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Aethras are "sickle"-shaped craft.[2]

Operational history[edit]

Aethras were used during the Created uprising as part of the occupation of Sanghelios.[1][2]

Trivia[edit]

The aethra is likely named after Aethra of Greek mythology, one of Helen of Troy's handmaidens and the mother of Theseus.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b Halo: Outcasts, chapter 2
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c Halo: Outcasts, chapter 3