Editing Oghal-pattern Banshee

{{Title|''Oghal''-pattern Banshee}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Vehicle infobox
|image = [[File:H2A-T26BansheeGSA.png|300px]]
|name = Oghal-pattern Attack Flyer
|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}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|line = [[Banshee]]{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|model = Type-26A{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|cost = 
|length = {{Convert|5.6|m|ftin|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Marketing|Id=Diorama|H3|Believe|Diorama|Detail=Vehicle: Banshee}}
|width = {{Convert|6.8|m|ftin|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|height = {{Convert|3.3|m|ftin|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|mass = {{Convert|2.5|MT}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|Diorama}}
|max speed = 
|engine = [[Boosted gravity propulsion drive]]{{Ref/Book|Id=man|Halo 2 Limited Collector's Edition manual|Page=16}}
|hull = 
|sensor = 
|target = 
|armament = 
*2× [[Class-2 directed energy cannon|DEML-AW, Plasma Bolt/Diffused (Class-2)]]s{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
*1× [[fuel rod cannon|HAAW/M, Heavy Fuel Rod (Class-3)]]{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|crew = One pilot{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|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]]
**[[Banished]]
**[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]
**[[Merg Vol's Covenant]]
**[[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group]]
}}
The '''Oghal-pattern Attack Flyer'''{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=286}} {{Type|26A|Ground Support Aircraft|GSA}},{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} and more commonly known as the '''Banshee''', is a model of the [[Banshee]] commonly employed in [[Covenant]] service as a standard aircraft.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

==Overview==
===Design details===
{{Main|Banshee}}
The ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee bears heavy resemblance to the similar {{Pattern|Irdnekt|Banshee|}} model, albeit with some minor changes. Visually, the ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee'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.}}

===Armament===
The Banshee sports two weapon pods attached underneath the fuselage; each pod contains a [[Class-2 directed energy cannon|Class-2 plasma cannon]] and a [[fuel rod cannon|Class-3 fuel rod cannon]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} 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. Although rarely used; the Oghal-pattern also includes two wingtip mounted plasma cannons integrated into the propulsion pods at the end of each wing.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}

===Operational history===
{{Expand-section}}

== Variants ==
The ''Oghal'' [[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]]}}

*'''{{Pattern|Drailaac|Banshee}}''': The ''Drailaac''-pattern Banshee {{Type|26AZ|Ground Support Aircraft|GSAZ}} was used in select artifact-hunting [[Covenant fleet|fleets]]. The significance of its design is opaque to human researchers.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} 
** '''Sesa's ''Drailaac''-pattern Banshee}}''': 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>
File:H2A-HereticBanshee.png|The Type-26AZ model.
</gallery>

===Banished===
{{Main|'Ahtulai Workshop 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>
<gallery>
File:HW2-BanBansheeTransparent.png|Banished ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee.
</gallery>

==Production notes==
*In the cover art and key art for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', ''Oghal''-pattern Banshees can be seen flying; however, they are not present in the final game, instead having been replaced by the {{Pattern|D'nomlhe|Banshee}} in the game.

== Trivia ==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Oghal-pattern 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.

== Gallery ==
===Concept art===
<gallery>
File:HCE Banshee Concept 1.png|Concept art of the ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
File:HCE Banshee Concept 2.png|Another concept art of the ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
</gallery>

===Renders===
<gallery>
File:HCE-T26BansheeGSA.png|A ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HCE-T26BansheeGSA-2views.jpg|Rear and front quarter views of the ''Oghal''-pattern from ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HCE-Banshee back.png|The back of the ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:H2-T26BansheeGSA.png|A ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
File:H2-T26BansheeGSA-Flight.png|The ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee flying in ''Halo 2''.
File:Banshee-1.jpg|A ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee performing an aileron roll.
File:Halo Wars Banshee.jpg|A ''Oghal''-pattern 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 LowPoly.jpg|A low-poly view of the ''Halo Wars'' Banshee.
File:T-26ABanshee.jpg|The ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:H2A T26ABanshee.png|A T-26 Banshee in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
</gallery>

===Screenshots===
<gallery>
File:PXH Banshee Screenshot.jpg|A Banshee in a [[1999 (real world)|1999]]-era build of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', back during the game's [[Pre-Xbox Halo|third-person]] era.
File:BansheesAotCR.jpg|Two ''Oghal''-pattern Banshees near [[Halo Array|Halo]] [[Installation 04]]'s [[control room]].
File:HCE-T26AHUD.png|HUD of the ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee on [[Blood Gulch]] in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:H2-T26AHUD.png|HUD of the ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee in ''Halo 2''.
File:HW Banshee.png|An ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee in ''Halo Wars''.
File:HW BansheeUpgraded.png|An upgraded ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee in ''Halo Wars''.
File:HW-BansheesvsFlood.png|''Oghal''-pattern Banshees fighting Flood on Shield World 0459.
File:HW-Dogfight.png|A ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee chasing an AV-22 Sparrowhawk.
File:Kholo overhead.png|Banshees over Kholo in ''[[The Return]]''.
File:H2A-T26AHUD.png|HUD of the ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:SS Banshee.png|An ''Oghal''-pattern Banshee in ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''.
File:H5G-KeyArt-ForerunnerBigBirdSanghelios.jpg|''Oghal''-pattern Banshees flying over a devastated city as a [[Guardian Custode]] [[Guardian emergences|emerges]].
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
{{Col-begin}}
{{Col-2}}
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' 
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Believe]]''
**''[[Diorama]]''
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions]]''
**''[[The Return]]''
*''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant|Covenant]]
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]
{{col-2}}
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Hunt the Truth]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{c|Poster only}}
*''[[Know Your Enemy]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''
*''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]'' 
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
*''[[Become]]''
**''[[Carry On]]''
**''[[Forever We Fight]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{C|Weapon charm only}}
{{Col-end}}

==Notes==
{{Ref/Notes}}

==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}

{{Banshees}}
[[Category:Drivable vehicles]]
[[Category:Banshee variants]]