Editing G81 Condor

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Ship class infobox
|name=G81 Condor
|image=[[File:HW2 - Condor models.jpg|300px]]
|manufacturer=*[[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="Waypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/the-art-of-war-s ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder - The Art of War(s)]</ref> {{C|Original D81}}
*[[Isabel]] {{C|Gunship modifications}}{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
|class=
|role=Heavy gunship
|length={{Convert|140.4|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}}
|width={{Convert|82.6|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}}
|height={{Convert|42.5|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}}
|engine=
|slipspace drive=None{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
|hull=
|armament=*1 [[Ballista]] mini-MAC
*5 twin [[pulse laser turret]]s
|complement=
|era= [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|affiliation= [[United Nations Space Command]]
}}
The '''G81 Heavy Gunship''', also known as the '''G81 Condor''' is a custom heavy gunship variant of the [[D81-LRT Condor]] dropship employed by the stranded {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} during the [[Second Ark Conflict]].{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} It was created by [[Isabel]].<ref name="PL">''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', [[Phoenix Logs#Air|Phoenix Logs]] - Condor Gunship</ref>

==Design details==
The [[AC-220 Vulture]] is currently the heaviest “official” standard combat air unit the [[United Nations Space Command]] has to offer, since the condor gunship is custom made and not utilized by the UNSC as a whole. Described as a flying fortress,{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} the G81 Condor is slow-moving but extremely powerful. Although it breaks several UNSC weapons platform and safety regulations, this does not impact its impressive combat performance.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}}{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}

The Condor gunship's armament consists of five twin [[pulse laser]]s, whose high rate-of-fire and ability to independently target enemy units makes them ideal against massed opponents. A [[Ballista]] mini-[[MAC]] turret is also fitted, whose power allows it to defeat heavy targets. It can be upgraded to fire three shots in rapid succession. The weapon systems are powered by older capacitor banks which replace the slipspace drive, which also removes its faster-than-light capabilities.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}

==Operational history==
Condor gunships were created in [[2559]] during the [[Second Ark Conflict]]. The AI Isabel modified several civilian [[D81-LRT Condor|D81-LRT]] airframes to provide heavy air support for the ground forces of the ''Spirit''. It was first employed during the [[Banished]] attack on the [[control room]] of [[Installation 09]].<ref>''Halo Wars 2'', campaign level [[Last Stand (Halo Wars 2 level)|Last Stand]]</ref> One of the G81s employed by ''Spirit of Fire'' were destroyed by Forerunner defenses during [[Operation: SPEARBREAKER]], in an attempt to stop a [[Forerunner]] {{Class|Despair|fighter}} from being launched by the Banished.<ref>''Halo Wars 2'', campaign level [[Not on My Watch]]</ref>

==Gameplay==
===''Halo Wars 2''===
*'''Info:''' Targets multiple units, Devastating attack, Very heavy armor, Super Unit.
*'''Abilities:''' Mini MAC
*'''Tier:''' 3
*'''Cost:''' Population 40, Supplies 2,000, Power 2,000
*'''Building Time:''' 120 Seconds / 102 Seconds / 90 Seconds / 78 Seconds (No Logistics to Logistics Level 3 applied)
The G81 Condor can be built by all UNSC leaders at the Firebase. As the Super Unit for UNSC, it is able to take on both [[Barukaza Workshop Scarab]]s and [[Retriever Sentinel]]s. It is effective against vehicles, aircraft, and structures, but is only okay against infantry. In [[Blitz]], the Condor costs 300 energy, and is only on the field for 60 seconds.

In gameplay, Condor was effective against slow-moving targets. The drawback of the G81 Condor is that it's not capable of hitting any fast-moving unit (Ghost, Hornet, Banshees, and other units that were fast enough to dodge its projectile). Therefore, a constant escort for G81 Condor is required. Its Mini MAC abilities deal small AoE damage, and it's devastating against all units. Do note that Mini MAC may also be missed when aiming to fast-moving units.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:HW2 Last Stand.png|A Condor defends [[Ellen Anders]] on Installation 09.
File:HW2-BlitzCondor.png|A Condor gunship in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 - Blitz Beta]]''.
File:HW2-G81&AC220.png|A G81 Condor and [[AC-220 Vulture]] defend Ellen Anders from the Banished on Installation 00.
File:HW2-BlitzG81.jpg|[[Blitz]] card of G81 Condor heavy gunship.
File:HW2-air battle.jpg|A G81 Condor and D77-TC Pelicans engage Banished [[Type-26 Banshee]]s and {{Pattern|Dextro Xur|Spirit}}s.
File:HW2-D77vsG81.jpg|Comparison between the D77-TC Pelican and G81 Condor.
File:HW2-Domination.png|G81 Condors and Banished Scarabs attack a Firebase during a game of [[Domination]].
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{1st}}

==Sources==
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{{Condor variants}}