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{{Center|''This article is about the space fighter variant. For the ground support variant, see [[Type-26 Banshee]].''}} | {{Center|''This article is about the space fighter variant. For the ground support variant, see [[Type-26 Banshee]].''}} | ||
{{Ship | {{Ship Class Infobox | ||
|image=[[File:Type-27 XMF.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:Type-27 XMF.png|300px]] | ||
|name= | |name=Type-27 Exoatmospheric Multirole Fighter | ||
|manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges]] | |manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges]]<ref name="vis">''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 19 (Banshee Fighter)</ref> | ||
|line= | |line= | ||
|model= | |model=Type-27 | ||
|class= | |class= | ||
|length={{Convert|10.9|m|ft}} | |length={{Convert|10.9|m|ft}}<ref name="vis"/> | ||
|width={{Convert|8.6|m|ft}} | |width={{Convert|8.6|m|ft}}<ref name="vis"/> | ||
|height={{Convert|3.5|m|ft}} | |height={{Convert|3.5|m|ft}}<ref>''[[Halo: Reach]]'', 3D Model Data</ref> | ||
|mass= | |mass= | ||
|max accel= | |max accel= | ||
|max speed space= | |max speed space= | ||
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|engine=[[Impulse drive]] | |engine=[[Impulse drive]] | ||
|slipspace drive= | |slipspace drive= | ||
|slipspace speed= | |slipspace speed=N/A | ||
|poweroutput= | |poweroutput= | ||
|power= | |power= | ||
|shield gen= | |shield gen=None | ||
|hull= | |hull= | ||
|sensor= | |sensor= | ||
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|avionics= | |avionics= | ||
|countermeasures= | |countermeasures= | ||
|armament=* | |armament= | ||
* | *[[Heavy plasma cannon]] (2)<ref name="manual">''Halo: Reach'', manual</ref> | ||
*[[Class-2 Projectile cannon]] (1)<ref name="manual"/> | |||
|complement= | |complement= | ||
|crew=1 | |crew=Pilot (1)<ref name="vis"/> | ||
|skeleton= | |skeleton= | ||
|passengers= | |passengers= | ||
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|othersystems= | |othersystems= | ||
|firstuse= | |firstuse= | ||
|firstsight= | |firstsight=[[2527]] | ||
|role=Space/atmospheric fighter | |role=Space/atmospheric fighter | ||
|era=[[Human-Covenant War]] <br> [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | |era=[[Human-Covenant War]] <br> [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | ||
|affiliation=[[Covenant]]<br>[[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group]] | |affiliation=[[Covenant]]<br>[[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Type-27 Exoatmospheric Multirole Fighter''',<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/ ''Halo Waypoint'': The Universe - Tech]</ref> informally known as the '''Space Banshee''',<ref name="Stats"/> the '''Banshee Fighter''',<ref name="Waypoint"/> and the '''Banshee Interceptor''',<ref name="Stats"/> is the [[Covenant]] standard space interceptor support craft of the defunct [[Covenant fleet]].<ref name="Stats">''Halo: Reach'', game stats</ref> It is a vacuum-sealed variant of the [[Type-26 Banshee|Type-26 ''Banshee'' ground support aircraft]] that is designed exclusively for exoatmospheric operations,<ref name="solace">''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Long Night of Solace]]</ref><ref name="Waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/banshee-fighter/82613d70-17cc-4652-8ab1-a1f16e29c516 ''Halo Waypoint:'' Banshee Fighter] (defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20110420171841/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/banshee-fighter/82613d70-17cc-4652-8ab1-a1f16e29c516 Archive.org])</ref> though it is capable of operating in-atmosphere.<ref name="HE2">''[[Halo: Escalation]]'', [[Halo: Escalation Issue 2|Issue 2]]</ref> | |||
==Specifications== | |||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
The | The Type-27 XMF is similar in appearance and design to the Type-26 ''Banshee'' ground support aircraft, although it boasts several unique features. The Type-27 XMF's canards are swept forward, with the impulse engine placement making the craft more maneuverable in zero-G space. The craft sports two [[heavy plasma cannon]]s, which are elongated in comparison with those of the Type-26's [[Class-2 Energy Gun|standard model]], providing greatly increased range and firepower. A [[Class-2 Projectile cannon|fuel rod cannon]] is mounted at the front of the fuselage.<ref name="manual"/> The canopy also includes an integrated antenna for communications.<ref name="HSSC20"/> The craft features an extended tail stabilizer, which helps dampen turbulence during transitions in and out of atmosphere while docking. Unlike the standard ''Banshee'' model, the Type-27 XMF sports an enclosed vacuum-sealed cockpit.<ref name="Waypoint"/> These craft can be mounted on the [[hangar bay]] walls of Covenant warships<ref>''Halo: Reach'', [[Firefight]] map, [[Corvette (level)|Corvette]]</ref> and on the undersides of vessels' hulls.<ref name="solace"/> Unfortunately, the Banshee is highly vulnerable to the electromagnetic pulses of human nuclear weapons, where the fighter would be left dead in space with no way to call for help.<ref name="HSSC20"/> | ||
Inside the cockpit, the pilot has access to a wide-angle viewscreen for sight. A instrument console comes complete with holographic readout panels that monitor the fighter's various systems, with at least one referencing the impulse engines. On either side of the viewscreen are control grips for piloting the Banshee. The user laid on a cushioned bed, and was held to the fighter via a stability harness that ran across their flanks and hips.<ref name="HSSC20"/> | |||
The Type-27 XMF is effective against stationary weapon emplacement and [[Extra-vehicular activity|EVA-equipped]] infantry, as well as in reconnaissance pickets. However, the craft is most effective when used in high-volume deployments. Deployment in great numbers can allow the Type-27 XMF to overwhelm heavier fighters such as the [[GA-TL1 Longsword|GA-TL1 ''Longsword'' interceptor]], as well as escort ships, such as [[cruiser]]s and [[UNSC frigate|frigates]]. Though the Seraph is used as the Covenant's primary fighter in single ship combat, the Type-27 ''Banshee'' provides invaluable screens and support, tipping many battles in the Covenant's favor.<ref name="Waypoint"/> | |||
The | |||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
The | The Type-27 Banshee was first observed by the UNSC at some point prior to [[2526#March|March 5, 2526]], when the [[SPARTAN-II]]s captured a handful of fighters from the [[Covenant frigate|frigate]] ''[[Radiant Arrow]]''.<ref name="HSSC3">'''Halo: Silent Storm''', ''Chapter 3''</ref> These same fighters would later be used to allow [[Blue Team]] to destroy a [[Bladder ship|munition carrier]] above [[Etalan]]. At the same battle, the [[Fleet of Inexorable Obedience]] would deploy these Banshees in defense of their fleet.<ref name="HSSC20">'''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''', ''Chapter 20''</ref> | ||
Numerous Type-27 XMFs assisted the Covenant in attacking the [[Epsilon Eridani Fleet|UNSC Epsilon Eridani Fleet]] and orbital stations over [[Reach]] during the [[Fall of Reach|invasion]], particularly during [[Operation: UPPER CUT]]. During this engagement, numerous squadrons of Type-27 XMFs were used in conjunction with many of the Covenant's more powerful [[Type-31 Seraph]] to attack the UNSC [[refit station]] ''[[Anchor 9]]'' and later to defend the [[SDV-class heavy corvette|corvette]] ''[[Ardent Prayer]]'' from UNSC boarders.<ref name="solace"/> | |||
By [[2558]] numerous | By [[2558]] numerous Type-27 Banshees were fielded by [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group]] during the [[Battle of Ealen IV]].<ref name="HE2"/> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:T27xmf_ref.jpg|A turnaround reference of the Space Banshee. | |||
File:T27xmf_ref.jpg|A turnaround reference of the | File:Space Banshee Patterns.png|Type-27 Banshee patterns in ''Halo Reach''. | ||
File:Space Banshee Patterns.png| | File:HReach-T27BansheeXMF.png|An in-game profile view of the Space Banshee Fighter. | ||
File:HReach-T27BansheeXMF.png|An in-game profile view of the | File:SpaceBansheeSide.jpg|A Space Banshee above [[Reach]]. | ||
File:SpaceBansheeSide.jpg| | File:SpaceBansheeFront.jpg|A view of a Space Banshee from the front. | ||
File:SpaceBansheeFront.jpg|A view of | File:2 banshee types Esc 2.png|A [[Type-26 Banshee|Type-26C Banshee]] and Type-27 Banshee Fighter piloted by [[Thomas Lasky|Captain Thomas Lasky]] and [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan]] [[Naiya Ray]] during the [[Battle of Ealen IV]]. | ||
File:2 banshee types Esc 2.png|A [[Type-26 Banshee|Type-26C Banshee]] and | File:H2A-pavel-belov-cairo-external.jpg|T-27 Banshees in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' concept art. | ||
File:H2A-pavel-belov-cairo-external.jpg| | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Type-27 Exoatmospheric Multirole Fighter}} | |||
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==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'' | *''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'' | *''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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{{Banshees}} | {{Banshees}} | ||
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[[Category:Space fighter classes]] | [[Category:Space fighter classes]] | ||
[[Category:Covenant ship classes]] | [[Category:Covenant ship classes]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Banshees]] | ||
