Editing Is'belox-pattern Banshee

{{Title|''Is'belox''-pattern Banshee}}

{{Status|Canon}}

|name = ''Is'belox''-pattern Attack Flyer

The '''''Is'belox''-pattern Attack Flyer'''{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=286}} {{Type|26B|Ground Support Aircraft|GSA}}, more commonly known as the '''Banshee''', is a variant of the [[Type-26 Banshee]] commonly employed in [[Covenant]] service as a standard aircraft.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

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The Type-26B is a newer model of Banshee employed by the Covenant, and one of the sleekest. Unlike its [[Oghal-pattern Banshee|''Oghal''-pattern]] and [[Irdnekt-pattern Banshee|''Irdnekt''-pattern]] brothers, the Type-26B features an enclosed canopy with a very different shape to the original models. The canopy has a sweeping form, curving upwards toward the back. Additionally, the Type-26B's wings are split, not retaining the signature antigravity pod of the Type-26A and C models. The back of the craft features two control valences which turn to allow the craft to make extremely rapid turns.{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}

The Banshee is capable of performing complex maneuvers such as aileron rolls and flips. The Banshee is also capable of hovering, though this ability is not often used.{{Ref/Note|The Banshee's inability to hover in most games is more likely a gameplay conceit than an element of canon. Presumably, all versions of the craft are capable of hovering.}} The Type-26B is capable of operating in planetary atmospheres, typically operating around {{Convert|300|m|ft}} or less from the surface to maximise the effectiveness of its drive systems and evade enemy air defences.{{Ref/Generic|Id=LC17|[[Halo Legendary Crate]]|Subheading=[[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop #17]]}} It is additionally capable of flying at least as high as around {{Convert|2500|m|ft}} with little observable drop in effectiveness{{Ref/Level|HR|New Alexandria}} and is capable of reaching orbit, albeit slowly.{{Ref/Reuse|LC17}}  Although not equipped with any form of life support system, it is capable of being used in a vacuum as a [[space fighter]] in some capacity.{{Ref/Level|H4|Dawn}} However, its performance in space is considered adequate at best, particularly when compared to more specialised craft such as the {{Pattern|Elsedda|Banshee}}.{{Ref/Reuse|LC17}} Some [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war]] modifications to the craft have allowed for an improvement in its capabilities as a scout in space environments{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}, though independent life support systems such as those found in the [[Ranger harness]] are still required.{{Ref/Reuse|LC17}}

The Type-26B model was seen in limited use by the Covenant, but until its [[Human-Covenant War|war with humanity]] due to high attrition rates seen with older peacetime stocks of Banshees. They were deployed against the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] for the first time as early as [[2525#December|December 3, 2525]] during the final stages of the [[Battle of Alpha Corvi II]], alongside many {{Pattern|Irdnekt|Banshee}}s, notably when the [[United Rebel Front]] forces led by [[Captain]] [[Whitaker]] were making their last stand against the overwhelming Covenant ground forces.{{Ref/Comic|Id=HCDI3|Comic=Halo: Collateral Damage|Issue=[[Halo: Collateral Damage Issue 3|3]]}}

By [[2550]], the ''Is'belox''-pattern Banshee was a commonplace vehicle in the Covenant's [[Covenant military|armed forces]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} It was deployed in an extensive use over course of the [[Fall of Reach]] and [[Battle of Installation 04]].{{ref/Game|HR}}{{Ref/Game|Game=Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary}} Again, numerous of these Banshees were later used during the [[Battle for Earth]], notably by the [[Fleet of Sacred Consecration]] during the [[Battle of Mombasa]].{{Ref/Game|Id=hunt|Game=Hunt the Truth|Detail=[[Hunt the Truth Season 1|Season 1]]}}  

A large number of new commissioned ''Is'belox''-pattern Banshees was later extensively employed by [[Jul 'Mdama]][[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|'s Covenant]] in the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]], mostly at [[Requiem]] while the 'Mdama was building up his forces on the [[shield world]] during the [[Battle of Requiem]] and until [[Requiem Campaign]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Game|H4}} The [['Ahtulai Workshop Banshee|Banshee]] [[Kaelum Workshop Banshee|variant]] used by the [[Banished]] and its local occupation fleet led by [[War Chief]] [[Escharum]] during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo|conflicts]] on [[Installation 07]] in [[2560]] was likely based on the model of the ''Is'belox''-pattern Banshee and it may be possible that several of these Banshees, if not most or all, were heavily-modified Covenant T-26B Banshees.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFShowcase|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/showcase-sensitive|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Showcase Sensitive|D=16|M=6|Y=2021}}  

 

*'''{{Pattern|Te'ved|Banshee}}''': The ''Te'ved''-pattern Banshee was employed by the [[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction|heretic forces]] of [[Sesa 'Refumee]].

File:H2A-HereticBanshee-Flight-01.png|The ''Te'ved''-pattern model.

The Type-26B variant employed by the Covenant, including during the [[Fall of Reach]] and [[Battle of Installation 04]], features an iridescent green canopy similar to that of the {{Pattern|Irdnekt|Banshee}}.{{Ref/Game|HR|In-game Banshee model}}{{Ref/Game|HCEA|In-game Banshee model}} Banshees used by [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] in the post-war era features a dark blue-purple canopy, and is modified to perform better in space environments.{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}

The ''Is'belox''-pattern Banshee is the Banshee design introduced in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' and later featured in ''[[Halo 4]]'', ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' and ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''{{'}}s multiplayer mode. The design was not given a formal designation difference until a 2015 [[Halo Waypoint]] universe entry.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

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File:HR Banshee Concept 1.jpg|Initial concept sketches for the Banshee.

File:HR Banshee Concept 3.jpg|Final detail iterations for the Banshee.

File:HR-BansheeHUD.png|Type-26B HUD on [[Spire (map)|Spire]] in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.

File:Reach 597419 Medium.jpg|T-26B Banshees stored in an {{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}} hangar.

File:H4 SO Thorne Hijacks Banshee.jpg|Thorne on a hijacked Banshee.

File:Vata Gajat's fleet.jpg|A T-26B Banshee and several {{Pattern|Irdnekt|Banshee}}s and a {{Pattern|Ru'swum|Phantom}} being deployed by [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group|Vata 'Gajat's mercenary fleet]]

File:Whitaker's last stand.jpg|A ''Is'belox''-pattern Banshee pair alongside a {{Pattern|Dextro Xur|Spirit}} over [[Alpha Corvi II]] in ''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]''.

File:LC 17 doc1.png|''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]'' schematic of the Banshee.

File:HTV-Reckoning Banshee Dive.png|[[John-117/Silver|John-117]] launching a Banshee into a Phantom in ''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''.