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{{Center|This article is about the Banshee introduced in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]]. For other Banshee variants, see [[Banshee|here]].}} | |||
{{Vehicle infobox | {{Vehicle infobox | ||
|image = [[File:H2A-T26BansheeGSA.png|300px]] | |image = [[File:H2A-T26BansheeGSA.png|300px]] | ||
|name = | |name = Type-26A Ground Support Aircraft | ||
|manufacturer = *[[Assembly Forges]] {{c|pre-Great Schism}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | |manufacturer = *[[Assembly Forges]] {{c|pre-Great Schism}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
*[[Lodam Armory]] {{c|post-Covenant War}}{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|D=30|M=09|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/banshee|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Banshee | *[[Lodam Armory]] {{c|post-Covenant War}}{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|D=30|M=09|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/banshee|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Banshee}} | ||
|line = [[Banshee]]{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | |line = [[Type-26 Banshee]]{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
|model = Type-26A{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | |model = Type-26A{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
|cost = | |cost = | ||
|length = {{Convert| | |length = Approx. {{Convert|7|m|ftin|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
|width = {{Convert| | |width = Approx. {{Convert|7.5|m|ftin|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
|height = {{Convert|3. | |height = Approx. {{Convert|3.5|m|ftin|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
|mass = {{Convert|2.5|MT}}{{Ref/Reuse| | |mass = {{Convert|2.5|MT}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
|max speed = | |max speed = | ||
|engine = [[Boosted gravity propulsion drive]] | |engine = [[Boosted gravity propulsion drive]] | ||
|hull = | |hull = | ||
|sensor = | |sensor = | ||
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**[[Merg Vol's Covenant]] | **[[Merg Vol's Covenant]] | ||
**[[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group]] | **[[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The ''' | The '''Type-26A Ground Support Aircraft''' ('''T-26A GSA'''),{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} 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=== | ===Design details=== | ||
{{Main|Banshee}} | {{Main|Type-26 Banshee}} | ||
The | The Type-26A Banshee bears heavy resemblance to the similar [[Type-26C Banshee|Type-26C]] model, albeit with some minor changes. Visually, the Type-26A's most notable distinction is the iridescent red canopy in place of the green found on Type-26C models. This canopy similarly leaves the pilot partially exposed (particularly the feet and lower legs). The wings are connected at their ends with an antigravity pod to allow for flight. | ||
The craft has two wing canards, each of which terminates in a [[boosted gravity propulsion drive]] including a jet and an anti-gravity pod; these leave a vaporous exhaust trail behind the Banshee. The craft is capable of achieving a velocity of over {{Convert|100|km/h|mph|sp=us}}.{{Ref/Book|Id=ENC|Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)|Page=265}} 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 craft has two wing canards, each of which terminates in a [[boosted gravity propulsion drive]] including a jet and an anti-gravity pod; these leave a vaporous exhaust trail behind the Banshee. The craft is capable of achieving a velocity of over {{Convert|100|km/h|mph|sp=us}}.{{Ref/Book|Id=ENC|Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)|Page=265}} 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.}} | ||
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== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
The | The Type-26A [[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/Generic|Id=LC17|[[Halo Legendary Crate]]|Subheading=[[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop #17]]|Detail=[[:File:LC 17 doc1.png|Banshee Covenant ground support aircraft]]}} | ||
*''' | *'''[[Type-26AZ Banshee]]''': The T-26AZ was used in select artifact-hunting [[Covenant fleet|fleets]]. The significance of its design is opaque to human researchers.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
**'''Sesa's | ** '''Sesa's T-26AZ''': Some T-26AZ were deployed alongside [[Sesa 'Refumee]]'s contingent on the [[Threshold gas mine|gas mine]] over [[Threshold]] in [[2552]], where they removed the Covenant manufactured cowlings from them, revealing the Forerunner mechanisms beneath, and redesigned them, so they sport the colors of Sanghelios.{{Ref/Site|Id=heretic|D=11|M=04|Y=2007|URL=http://www.joyridestudios.com/halo2_7_heretic_banshee.asp|Site=Joyride|Page=Heretic Banshee description}} These Banshees can be equipped with [[energy shielding]].{{Ref/Level|H2A|The Oracle|Detail="Hot Pursuit" cutscene}} | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H2A-HereticBanshee.png|The Type-26AZ model. | File:H2A-HereticBanshee.png|The Type-26AZ model. | ||
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===Banished=== | ===Banished=== | ||
{{Main| | {{Main|Banished Banshee}} | ||
A modified Banshee variant utilized by the [[Banished]]. Incorporates design details more closely related to an aerial predator hailing from the Jiralhanae homeworld of [[Doisac]]. Many of the Banshees in [[Atriox]]'s fleets have been modified with brutal and experimental weaponry, usually designed to inflict maximum damage from both a physical and psychological perspective.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/the-art-of-war-s '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: The Art of War(s)'']</ref> | A modified Banshee variant utilized by the [[Banished]]. Incorporates design details more closely related to an aerial predator hailing from the Jiralhanae homeworld of [[Doisac]]. Many of the Banshees in [[Atriox]]'s fleets have been modified with brutal and experimental weaponry, usually designed to inflict maximum damage from both a physical and psychological perspective.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/the-art-of-war-s '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: The Art of War(s)'']</ref> | ||
*'''[[Unstable Banshee|Unstable Banished Type-26A Banshee]]''': This is a variant of the Banished Type-26A Banshee that is fitted with canisters that cause the vehicle to explode violently upon destruction. | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HW2- | File:HW2-BanBanshee.jpg|Banished T-26A Banshee. | ||
File:HW2-BlitzBanishedBanshees.jpg|Unstable Banished T-26A Banshee. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
*In the cover art and key art for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', | *The Type-26C Banshee is the Banshee design introduced in ''[[Halo 3]]'' and later featured in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''. The design was not given a formal designation difference until a 2015 [[Halo Waypoint]] universe entry.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
*In the cover art and key art for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', T-26As can be seen flying; however, they are not present in the final game, instead having been replaced by the [[Type-54 Banshee]] in the game. | |||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of | {{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Type-26A Banshee|gameplay=yes}} | ||
* 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. | * 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. | ||
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===Concept art=== | ===Concept art=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HCE Banshee Concept 1.png|Concept art of the | File:HCE Banshee Concept 1.png|Concept art of the T-26A Banshee in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. | ||
File:HCE Banshee Concept 2.png|Another concept art of the | File:HCE Banshee Concept 2.png|Another concept art of T-26A the Banshee in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | ||
</gallery> | |||
===Artworks=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:H5G-KeyArt-ForerunnerBigBirdSanghelios.jpg|T-26A Banshees flying over a devastated city as a [[Guardian Custode]] [[Guardian emergences|emerges]]. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Renders=== | ===Renders=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HCE-T26BansheeGSA.png|A | File:HCE-T26BansheeGSA.png|A T-26A Banshee in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | ||
File:HCE-T26BansheeGSA-2views.jpg|Rear and front quarter views of the | File:HCE-T26BansheeGSA-2views.jpg|Rear and front quarter views of the T-26A from ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | ||
File:HCE-Banshee back.png|The back of the | File:HCE-Banshee back.png|The back of the T-26A Banshee in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | ||
File:H2-T26BansheeGSA.png|A | File:H2-T26BansheeGSA.png|A T-26A Banshee in ''[[Halo 2]]''. | ||
File:H2-T26BansheeGSA-Flight.png|The | File:H2-T26BansheeGSA-Flight.png|The T-26A Banshee flying in ''Halo 2''. | ||
File:Banshee-1.jpg|A | File:Banshee-1.jpg|A T-26A Banshee performing an aileron roll. | ||
File:Halo Wars Banshee.jpg|A | File:Halo Wars Banshee.jpg|A T-26A Banshee from ''[[Halo Wars]]''{{'}} [[Halo Wars announcement trailer|announcement trailer]]. | ||
File:HW Banshee HiPoly.jpg|A high-poly view of the Banshee model in ''Halo Wars''. | File:HW Banshee HiPoly.jpg|A high-poly view of the Banshee model in ''Halo Wars''. | ||
File:HW Banshee LowPoly.jpg|A low-poly view of the ''Halo Wars'' Banshee. | File:HW Banshee LowPoly.jpg|A low-poly view of the ''Halo Wars'' Banshee. | ||
File:T-26ABanshee.jpg|The | File:T-26ABanshee.jpg|The Type-26A Banshee in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''. | ||
File:H2A T26ABanshee.png|A T-26 Banshee in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. | File:H2A T26ABanshee.png|A T-26 Banshee in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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===Screenshots=== | ===Screenshots=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:BansheesAotCR.jpg|Two T-26A Banshees near [[Halo Array|Halo]] [[Installation 04]]'s [[control room]]. | |||
File:BansheesAotCR.jpg|Two | File:HCE-T26AHUD.png|HUD of the T-26A Banshee on [[Blood Gulch]] in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | ||
File:HCE-T26AHUD.png|HUD of the | File:H2-T26AHUD.png|HUD of the T-26A Banshee in ''Halo 2''. | ||
File:H2-T26AHUD.png|HUD of the | File:Banshee HW.jpg|An upgraded T-26A Banshee in ''Halo Wars''. | ||
File: | File:HW-BansheesvsFlood.png|T-26A Banshees fighting Flood on Shield World 0459. | ||
File:HW-Dogfight.png|A T-26A Banshee chasing an AV-22 Sparrowhawk. | |||
File:HW-BansheesvsFlood.png| | |||
File:HW-Dogfight.png|A | |||
File:Kholo overhead.png|Banshees over Kholo in ''[[The Return]]''. | File:Kholo overhead.png|Banshees over Kholo in ''[[The Return]]''. | ||
File:H2A-T26AHUD.png|HUD of the | File:H2A-T26AHUD.png|HUD of the T-26A Banshee in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. | ||
File:SS Banshee.png| | File:SS Banshee.png|A T-26A Banshee in ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 2]]'' | *''[[Halo 2]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]'' | *''[[Halo: Uprising]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Wars]]'' | *''[[Halo Wars]]'' | ||
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**''[[Carry On]]'' | **''[[Carry On]]'' | ||
**''[[Forever We Fight]]'' | **''[[Forever We Fight]]'' | ||
{{Col-end}} | {{Col-end}} | ||
