Editing Is'belox-pattern Banshee

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Center|This article is about the Banshee introduced in [[Halo: Reach]]. For other Banshee variants, see [[Banshee|here]].}}
{{Vehicle infobox
|image = [[File:Halo Reach Type 26 GSA.png|300px]]
|name = Type-26B Ground Support Aircraft
|manufacturer = *[[Assembly Forges]] {{c|pre-Great Schism}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
*[[Lodam Armory]] {{c|post-Covenant War}}{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/banshee|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Banshee}}
|line = [[Type-26 Banshee]]
|model = Type-26B
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|length = {{Convert|7.1|m|ft|sp=us}}{{Ref/Book|Id=H4VG|H4EVG|Page=119}}{{Ref/Reuse|LC17}}
|width = {{Convert|7.5|m|ft|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}{{Ref/Game|HCEA|Detail=[[Library (feature)#Banshee|Library - Banshee]]}}{{Ref/Reuse|LC17}}
|height = {{Convert|3.6|m|ft|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}
|mass = {{Convert|1.3|MT|lb}}{{Ref/Reuse|LC17}}
|max speed = {{Convert|67|mph|km/h}} {{c|in tactical flight mode}}{{Ref/Reuse|LC17}}
|engine = [[Boosted gravity propulsion drive]]
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|sensor = 
|target = 
|armament = 
* Two [[Class-2 directed energy cannon|DEML-AW, Plasma Bolt/Diffused (Class-2)]]s<ref name="HRManual">[[Halo: Reach Manual|''Halo: Reach'' Manual]]</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
* Two [[fuel rod cannon|HAAW/M, Heavy Fuel Rod (Class-3)]]{{Ref/Reuse|HRManual}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|crew = One pilot{{Ref/Reuse|HRManual}}
|complement = 
|consumables = 
|othersystems = 
|firstuse-title = In service
|firstuse = *[[Human-Covenant War]]
*[[Great Schism]]
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|role = Ground support aircraft
|affiliation = 
*[[Covenant]]
*[[Covenant separatists]]
*[[Covenant remnants]]
**[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]
}}
The '''Type-26B Ground Support Aircraft''' ('''T-26B 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}}

== Specifications ==
=== Design details ===
{{Main|Type-26 Banshee}}
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}}

=== Armament ===
The Banshee sports two weapon pods attached underneath the fuselage; each pod contains a [[Class-2 directed energy cannon|Class-2 plasma cannon]] capable of firing in the 100-250 kilowatt range and a [[fuel rod cannon|Class-2 fuel rod cannon]].{{Ref/Reuse|HRManual}} The plasma cannons are deadly to infantry; one bolt can instantly kill a lightly armored target. Armored targets such as the [[M808 Scorpion|M808 Scorpion MBT]] can withstand only a few bolts before being destroyed.

=== Operational history ===
[[File:Covenant assault - 2.png|thumb|250px|left|T-26B Banshees killing human civilians during the Human-Covenant War.]]
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 [[Banished Banshee|Banshee]] [[Kaelum Workshop Banshee|variant]] used by the [[Banished]] and its local occupation fleet led by [[War Chief]] [[Escharum]] during the [[Installation 07 conflict|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}} 

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== Variants ==
The Type-26B [[design pattern]] has a number of known variants. Differences in design variation can be attributed to specialised functionality and aesthetic preference, and can be used to identify specific military units.{{Ref/Reuse|LC17}}

*'''{{Pattern|Te'ved|Banshee}}''': The ''Te'ved''-pattern Banshee was employed by the [[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction|heretic forces]] of [[Sesa 'Refumee]].
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File:H2A-HereticBanshee-Flight-01.png|The ''Te'ved''-pattern model.
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===Other variants===
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}}
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File:Halo Reach Type 26 GSA.png|The War-era Banshee with a green carapace.
File:Banshee H4guide.png|A dark blue-purple Banshee used by Jul 'Mdama's Covenant.
</gallery>

==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances==
===Silver Timeline===
{{Main|Silver Timeline}}
Banshees are used by the Covenant against humanity.{{Ref/YouTube|Id=HTVOT|b4doITNi2RE|Paramount+|Halo The Series (2022) Official Trailer|Y=2022|M=3|D=14}}

==Production notes==
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}}

== Trivia ==
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* In [[Wikipedia:Celtic mythology|Celtic mythology]], a [[Wikipedia:Banshee|banshee]] is a female spirit who wails for the death of a particular person before they die. Banshees must steal souls from people to continue their existence. The high-pitched sound made by the Covenant Banshee is a reference to this, especially while performing tight maneuvers making it easy to hear them before one sees them. This also fits the theme of Covenant vehicles, with the exceptions of the [[Excavator]]s, being named after supernatural entities.

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:HR Banshee Concept 1.jpg|Initial concept sketches for the Banshee.
File:HR Banshee Concept 2.jpg|Later refinement 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:Banshee_Rough.jpg|A T-26B Banshee with a very low level of detail, used in background battles.
File:HR-T26BansheeGSA-Render.jpg|A render of a T-26B from ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:HCEA - T26B Banshee render.png|A T-26B Banshee in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''.
File:HCEA-T26BHUD.png|HUD of the T-26B Banshee in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
File:H4 Banshee Concept.jpg|''Halo 4'' concept variations on the Type-26B.
File:H4-Banshee-Ragnarok.jpg|Type-26B HUD on [[Ragnarok]] in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:H4-Render-Banshee-3D.jpg|A hi-poly render of the Type-26B in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-Render-Banshee.jpg|Views of the Banshee in ''Halo 4''.
File:Banshee H4guide.png|A view of the T-26B Banshee in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4 SO Thorne Hijacks Banshee.jpg|Thorne with the hijacked Banshee
File:Vata Gajat's fleet.jpg|A T-26B Banshee and several {{Pattern|Irdnekt|Banshee}}s and a [[Type-52 Phantom]] being deployed by [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group|Vata 'Gajat's mercenary fleet]]
File:H2A-T26BHUD.png|Type-26B HUD on ''[[Bloodline]]'' in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:H2A-T26B.png|A T-26B Banshee on ''Bloodline''.
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]]''.
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==List of appearances==
*''[[Deliver Hope]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Hunt the Truth]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'' {{c|Cutscene only}}
*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
*''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''
**''[[Contact]]''
**''[[Reckoning]]''

==Notes==
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==Sources==
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