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{{Center|This article is about the model introduced in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. For the model introduced in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', see [[Type-57 Spirit]].}}
{{Ship class infobox
|name=Type-25 Spirit
|image=[[File:HW-SpiritDropship-Views.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges]]<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 187''</ref><ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/spirit '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Spirit'']</ref>
|class=DX<ref name="DXC"/> ([[UNSC]] designation: "Type-25")<ref name="Reach">'''Halo: Reach''', ''Game Manual''</ref>
|role=Dropship, gunship, scout
|length={{Convert|33|m|ft|sigfig=3|sp=us}}<ref name="EVG"/><ref name="universe"/><ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 270'' (2009); ''page 282'' (2011)</ref>
|width={{Convert|18.1|m|ft|sigfig=3|sp=us}}<ref name="EVG"/><ref name="universe"/><ref name="ENC"/>
|height={{Convert|11.6|m|ft|sigfig=3|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/>
|mass={{Convert|67.9|MT}}<ref name="universe"/>
|power-title=Maximum speed
|power={{Convert|1099|km/h|mph}}<ref name="universe"/>
|engine=
|slipspace drive=Not equipped
|navigation=
|hull=
|armament=One [[heavy plasma cannon]]<ref name="T25">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=24584 '''Bungie.net''': ''Type-25 Troop Carrier'']</ref>
|complement=*Thirty passengers<ref name="universe"/><ref name="T25"/>
*Two vehicles<ref name="T25"/>
|crew=One [[pilot]]<ref name="universe"/>
|othersystems=Tow field
|era=*[[Human-Covenant War]]
*[[Great Schism]]
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|introduced=
|affiliation=[[Covenant]]<br>[[Servants of Abiding Truth]]<br>[[Merg Vol's Covenant]]<br>[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]<br>[[Banished]]
}}
{{Quote|Marines called them Spirits because they were death reincarnate. They'd come out of nowhere, without a word, and just start dropping Covies in our front yard.|Lieutenant Tara Nguyen<ref name="HSA"/>}}

The '''Type-25 Troop Carrier''',<ref name="Reach"/><ref name="EVG"/> designation as the '''DX-class dropship''' by the [[Covenant]]<ref name="DXC">'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 286''</ref> and commonly known as the '''Spirit''',<ref name="Reach"/> is an infantry and logistical [[dropship]] and utility craft manufactured by the [[Assembly Forges]].<ref name="EVG"/> The Type-25 Spirit served as one of the primary transport crafts of the [[Covenant military]], though the [[Type-57 Spirit]] is now utilized by the [[Swords of Sanghelios]]' army and other [[Covenant remnants|Covenant remnant]] factions.<ref name="universe"/>

==Specifications==
===Design details===
The Spirit is a moderately large craft, being {{Convert|33|m|ft|sigfig=3|sp=us}} in length.<ref name="EVG"/> The [[dropship]] is an angular, tuning fork-shaped spacecraft with two parallel personnel bays along the exterior of each "prong". The [[pilot]]'s compartment is located at the rear, between the twin troop bays. Each of these personnel bays has two doors that open and close vertically; however, they do not close fully and leave a small opening along the length of the bay. Between these extended personnel bays, an energy field fluctuates visibly as it generates the ship's anti-gravity propulsion, similar in appearance to the energy pulse of the [[gravity lift]]s the Covenant use to commute between the ground and hovering ships. This same gravity-beam is used to ferry payloads to their destinations. The hull of the Spirit is unexpectedly robust and the pilots are well protected in the dropship's aft cockpit. A Spirit is more likely to survive combat zones that would be considered suicidal for the somewhat more fragile [[Phantom]].<ref name="universe"/>

The Spirit's awkward split-fuselage design and claustrophobic troop bays have proven to be a significant disadvantage for the dropship. The features may make troop and vehicle deployment a difficult and frustrating affair for the pilot, as well as a distressing experience for the Spirit's passengers. These disadvantages proved even more troublesome for its occupants after the [[United Nations Space Command]] learned to exploit the Spirit's predictable deployment methodology.<ref name="universe"/>

===Crew and complement===
As dedicated transports for infantry and vehicles, the Spirit is capable of carrying up to thirty passengers—with fifteen being held in each troop bay. Up to two light-armored vehicles such as two [[Ghost]]s, one heavy-armored vehicle such as a [[Wraith]], or other possible payloads such as supply canisters for ground troops can also be carried. As aforementioned, these payloads are ferried underneath the dropship via its gravity hoist.

Ground personnel can also be retrieved to the dropship via the dropship's [[gravity lift]].<ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign level ''[[Anders' Signal]]''</ref>

===Propulsion===
Capable of powered flight and hovering, the dropship appears quite cumbersome and awkward to pilot based on battlefield observations. Despite this, the Spirit has been known to reach speeds of {{Convert|350|km/h|mph}} while cruising and has a maximum speed of {{Convert|1099|km/h|mph}}.<ref name="universe"/><ref name="ENC"/>

While these dropships have life support for use in the vacuum of space, they do not have a [[Slipstream space|slipspace drive]]. During [[Operation: FIRST STRIKE]], a Spirit was modified with reinforced metal so it could be launched out of a ship already in slipspace. Even with this modification, the Spirit became severely damaged after the exit and was still unable to travel into the slipstream on its own accord.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''pages 295-296''</ref>

===Armament===
Spirits are armed with a singular rotating, low-mounted [[heavy plasma cannon]], located directly below the cockpit of the dropship.<ref name="ENC"/> Though the weapon serves a defensive role,<ref name="universe"/> the cannon is capable of delivering substantial damage to ground troops and vehicles. Unlike the humans' conventional bullet projectiles, the superheated [[plasma]] fired from the cannon travels slower, and are ineffective against fast-moving objects. Thus, it is only used as fire support during deployment of troops. [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] analysts have determined that the Spirit's solitary armament appears to be a slightly older variation of the cannon mounted on the [[Type-25 Shade]] turret.<ref name="universe"/>

==Known Spirits==
*''[[Brilliant Gift]]'' – Destroyed inside ''[[Infinite Succor]]'' during the [[Battle of Installation 04]].

==Operational history==
T-25 Spirits were used by the Covenant for decades. The crew of the ''[[Rapid Conversion]]'' used Spirits during the [[First Battle of Harvest]].<ref name="CH">'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'''</ref> Towards the end of the [[Harvest Campaign]] Covenant forces used Spirits against the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}. The Covenant also utilized Spirits against UNSC forces and civilians alike during the [[Battle of Arcadia]]. During the [[Battle of the Etran Harborage]] Covenant forces used Spirits not only against the crew of the ''Spirit of Fire'', but also against the [[Flood]] and [[Sentinel]]s.<ref name="HW">'''[[Halo Wars]]'''</ref> Spirits were also used by the Covenant during the [[Battle of Kholo]].<ref name="TR">'''[[The Return]]'''</ref> During the [[Fall of Reach]] Spirits were deployed by the Covenant against the UNSC.<ref name="HR">'''[[Halo: Reach]]'''</ref> Spirits attached to the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]] were used against the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} and the Flood during the [[Battle of Installation 04]].<ref name="HCE">'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'''</ref> After the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]] T-25 Spirits were used by [[Merg Vol's Covenant]] during the [[Battle of Draetheus V]].<ref name="HSA">'''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'''</ref> During the [[Battle of Installation 03]] [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] used T-25 Spirits against UNSC forces.<ref name="HSS">'''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'''</ref>

While many ex-Covenant factions started phasing out the T-25 Spirit in favor of the T-57 Spirit the [[Banished]] continued to use modified T-25 Spirits. These Banished Spirits had their contragravity system reengineered so the chassis could handle the strain of transporting prefabricated buildings for [[Outpost]]s.<ref name="PL">'''Halo Wars 2''': [[Phoenix Logs#Banished Units|Phoenix Logs - Spirit]]</ref> The Banished utilized many T-25 Spirits against the crew of the UNSC ''Spirit of Fire'' during the [[Second Ark Conflict]].<ref name="HW2">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref>

==Gameplay==
===''Halo: Combat Evolved''===
[[File:Gruntsindropship.jpg|thumb|225px|A Spirit about to disgorge Grunt infantry in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.]]
As well as being able to drop off a large number of Covenant troops on the battlefield, the Spirit is also capable of providing heavy support in combat thanks to the turret that lies underneath its cockpit. When dropping off troops, the Spirit will be stationary in mid-air for a few seconds, before descending and opening its troop bay doors. In rarer cases, the Spirit may stay suspended in midair; the troops that disembark may actually die from the fall.<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved''', campaign level ''[[Keyes]]''</ref> Spirits can also deploy [[Ghost]]s and [[Wraith]]s into the battlefield. Like [[Pelican]]s, Spirits follow a set path: they appear from around the background, arrive at the battlefield, deploy troops, take off and disappear around the corner.

The Spirit, including its turret, is indestructible. In addition, its heavy, bulky armor can protect those resting within the troop bay doors.

The best tactic, if on lower difficulty levels, is to attack the vulnerable infantry (shoot or toss a grenade) as they disembark from the Spirit. On higher difficulties, this would be unwise; hiding behind cover until the ship leaves is often the best course of action in this situation. Without cover or good tactics, a careless player might die quickly.

===''Halo Wars''===
In ''Halo Wars'', the Spirit only appears in the campaign and cannot be used in multiplayer or Skirmish. It is a fast dropship used to deliver large numbers of troops on the battlefield. Unlike ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', the Spirit is not indestructible: it is advisable that players should eliminate it before the troops it carries disembark. Once the troops are on the ground, it cannot be destroyed.

The preferred units for taking down an airborne Spirit are [[M9 Wolverine]]s, [[AV-14 Hornet]]s, and [[AV-22 Sparrowhawk]]s. Spirits in ''Halo Wars'' do not engage enemy targets and are only seen in the [[campaign]], mainly on the mission [[Dome of Light]] and [[Repairs]]. Spirits in ''Halo Wars'' utilize gravity lifts to deploy and pick up troops, rather than the side-mounted troop bay doors as in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''Halo: Reach''.

===''Halo: Reach''===
The Spirit in ''Halo: Reach'' behaves similarly to its ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' incarnation. One significant change, however, is that of its firing operation, which now matches the behavior of the Phantom's plasma auto-cannon. Instead of simultaneously firing three bolts of plasma, it now sports a weapon similar to the [[Type-50 Concussion Rifle]], which is significantly more powerful but fires only one bolt at a time and at half the speed. It remains indestructible, but its turret can be shot off with enough firepower. In [[Firefight]] mode, destroying the turret grants the player who did so a two [[credit]] bonus and a kill with whatever weapon they are using (counting towards the specific commendation for that weapon and towards any weapon related sprees).

===''Halo Wars 2''===
Spirits in ''Halo Wars 2'' act similar to their ''Halo Wars'' counterparts, but will fire at enemies. The Banished are able to use them to drop off troops in both campaign and multiplayer.
==Trivia==
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*The ''[[Marathon]]'' logo can be seen on the front of the cockpit.
*The Spirit dropship was erroneously designated as the "Type-28 Troop Carrier" during the development of ''[[Halo: Reach]]''; this was soon corrected following the release of the game. This error, however, persists in the [[2011]] edition of the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''.<ref name="ENC"/>
*The Spirit is jokingly known as the "tuning fork" among [[Bungie]] employees due to its shape.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', ''Legendary Developer Commentary''</ref> [[Lorraine McLees]] described the Spirit as "having the coolest rear-end of all the Covenant ships".<ref>'''[[The Art of Halo]]''', ''page 131''</ref>

==Gallery==
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File:HCE - Covenant ship 2.png|An early form of the dropship for ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
File:HCE - early Spirit.png|Early concept art of the Spirit in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:Dropship artwork.jpg|Concept art of the Spirit dropship for ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HCE-SpiritDropship.png|A Spirit Dropship with troop bay doors open in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HaloCE-SpiritDropship02.png|A Spirit Dropship with troop bay doors closed in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HCE-SpiritDropshipSide.png|An in-game profile view of the Spirit Dropship, with one troop bay door open.
File:HCE-SpiritDropshipCockpit-screen.png|In-game view of the Spirit Dropship's cockpit in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:CrashedSpirit.jpg|A crashed Spirit dropship in the swamps of Installation 04.
File:Spirit inside.png|The inside of a closed Spirit from ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:Halo Wars Spirit Dropship.jpg|Concept 3D model of the front end of a Spirit dropship for ''[[Halo Wars]]''.
File:Covenant spirit back.jpg|Concept 3D model of the back end of a Spirit Dropship for ''Halo Wars''.
File:SpiritonBattlefield.png|A Spirit dropship hovers over a battlefield in ''Halo Wars''.
File:Enviro 02.jpg|A pre-alpha screenshot of the Spirit in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:Tuning Fork right.png|A view of the Spirit Dropship, troop bay prongs facing right, from the ''Halo: Reach'' Multiplayer Beta.
File:HReach-SpiritDropship.png|An in-game view of a Spirit Dropship in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Reach T28 TC.jpg|Turnaround reference of the Type-25 Spirit from ''Halo: Reach''.
File:reach_966009_Full.jpg|A squadron of Spirits.
File:Corvette2.jpg|A Spirit seen on the firefight level ''[[Corvette (level)|Corvette]]'' while deploying troops.
File:HCEA-SpiritDropship.png|The Spirit Dropship in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''.
File:HCEA-SpiritDropship-Cockpit.jpg|View of the Spirit Dropship's cockpit in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
File:Defense of the Enemies' Airbase.png|T-25 Spirits loyal to [[Merg Vol]] move in to engage the UNSC on [[Draetheus V]] in ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''.
File:Nightfall - SpiritRear.png|A T-25 Spirit during the [[Terrorist attack on Sedra City]] in ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''.
File:HW2 Spirit.png|Concept art of the Banished Spirit for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2-Spirit Concept.jpg|''Halo Wars 2'' concept art.
File:HW2-spirit 01 concept.png|More concept art of the Banished Spirit.
File:HW2-spirit 02 concept.png|Concept art for an alternate looking Banished Spirit.
File:HW2-Spirit Render.jpg|Render of a Banished T-25 Spirit.
File:HW2B-T25Spirit.png|A Banished T-25 Spirit in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta]]''.
File:HW2-BanishedT25Spirit.png|A Banished T-25 Spirit in ''Halo Wars 2''.
File:HW2-GruntSwarm.jpg|[[Blitz]] card of a Banished Spirit dropping off [[Cannon Fodder]].
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==List of appearances==
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*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]''
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
**''[[Breaking Quarantine]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[Origins]]''
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*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
**''[[The Return]]'' {{C|Motion comic only}}
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]
*''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''
*''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]''
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