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{{Title|''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Disambig header|the Phantom introduced in ''Halo 3''|other Phantom models|Phantom}}
{{Disambig header|the Phantom used in ''Halo 3''|other Phantom models|Phantom}}
{{Ship class infobox
{{Ship class infobox
|image = [[File:HReach-PhantomDropship-FrontAngle.png|300px]]
|image = [[File:HReach-PhantomDropship-FrontAngle.png|300px]]
|name = ''Ru'swum''-pattern Warrior Transport
|name = ''Ru'Swum''-pattern warrior transport
|manufacturer = *[[Assembly Forges]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
|manufacturer = *[[Assembly Forges]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
*[[Achoem Weapons]]{{Ref/Site|Id=Guide|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/1c2a19be-9f52-4ec4-93ac-d6cec703b88c/phantom|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Vehicles: Phantom|D=01|M=05|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Vehicles}}
*[[Achoem Weapons]]{{Ref/Site|Id=Guide|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/1c2a19be-9f52-4ec4-93ac-d6cec703b88c/phantom|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Vehicles: Phantom|D=01|M=05|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Vehicles}}
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*2 light vehicles or 1 heavy vehicle{{Ref/Reuse|h4}}
*2 light vehicles or 1 heavy vehicle{{Ref/Reuse|h4}}
**2 [[Type-26 Banshee]]s{{Ref/Reuse|h4}}
**2 [[Type-26 Banshee]]s{{Ref/Reuse|h4}}
**2 {{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}}s{{Ref/Reuse|h4}}
**2 [[Type-32 Ghost]]s{{Ref/Reuse|h4}}
**1 {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4}}
**1 [[Type-26 Wraith]]{{Ref/Reuse|h4}}
|skeleton =  
|skeleton =  
|engine = Twin [[impulse drive]] system{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}{{Ref/Reuse|WP}}
|engine = Twin [[impulse drive]] system{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}{{Ref/Reuse|WP}}
|capacity =  
|capacity =  
|armament = * 1 [[Heavy plasma cannon|Type-44 DEW/M]]{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
|armament = * 1 [[Heavy plasma cannon|Type-44 DEW/M]]{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
* 2 {{Pattern|Pek|plasma cannon}}s{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
* 2 [[Type-52 plasma cannon]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
|consumables =  
|consumables =  
|othersystems = [[Gravity lift]]{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}}
|othersystems = [[Gravity lift]]{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}}
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The '''''Ru'swum''-pattern Warrior Transport''',{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22|Enc22|Page=282}} commonly known as the '''Phantom''', is a [[Covenant]] [[dropship]] and gunship in service with the [[Covenant]] and its [[Covenant remnants|successors]].{{Ref/Reuse|WP}}
The '''''Ru'Swum''-pattern warrior transport''',{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22|Enc22|Page=282}} classified by [[human]]ity as the  '''Type-44 Troop Carrier''' ('''T-44 TC''') by [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] forces, commonly known as the '''Phantom''', is a [[Covenant]] [[dropship]] and gunship in service with the [[Covenant]] and its [[Covenant remnants|successors]].{{Ref/Reuse|WP}}


== Specifications ==
== Specifications ==
=== Design details ===
=== Design details ===
[[File:Brute Pack.jpg|thumb|250px|left|[[Jiralhanae]] soldiers aboard a ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom.]]
[[File:Brute Pack.jpg|thumb|250px|left|[[Jiralhanae]] soldiers aboard a ''Ru'Swum''-pattern Phantom.]]
The ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom was common among the [[Covenant fleet]]s associated with the [[hierarch]] decrees.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} Currently the most common version of the Phantom,{{Ref/Reuse|WP}} it was quite so popular that several variants with exotic weapons systems, shield components, and even breaching tools, were crafted to facilitate all possible operational needs.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} Its prominence was due to its speed, maneuverability, and firepower in atmospheric and exoatmospheric environments. It was favored by the [[Covenant]] for its armor's resilience in numerous environmental conditions. Due to these beneficial factors, the ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom became one of the most significant vehicles deployed by the Covenant during assaults or occupations of hostile sites.{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}}  Despite the strength of its armor, the [[UNSC]]'s [[G79H-TC Pelican]] was capable of besting a ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom in combat.{{Ref/Level|Id=shut|H4|Shutdown}}
The ''Ru'Swum''-pattern Phantom was common among the [[Covenant fleet]]s associated with the [[hierarch]] decrees.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} Currently the most common version of the Phantom,{{Ref/Reuse|WP}} it was quite so popular that several variants with exotic weapons systems, shield components, and even bvearching tools, were crafted to facilitate all possible operational needs.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} Its prominence was due to its speed, maneuverability, and firepower in atmospheric and exoatmospheric environments. It was favored by the [[Covenant]] for its armor's resilience in numerous environmental conditions. Due to these beneficial factors, the ''Ru'Swum''-pattern Phantom became one of the most significant vehicles deployed by the Covenant during assaults or occupations of hostile sites.{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}}  Despite the strength of its armor, the [[UNSC]]'s [[G79H-TC Pelican]] was capable of besting a ''Ru'Swum''-pattern Phantom in combat.{{Ref/Level|Id=shut|H4|Shutdown}}


=== Armament ===
=== Armament ===
Although Phantoms are rarely deployed in a gunship role, they are equipped with a large armament.{{Ref/Site|Id=waypoint|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/detail/phantom/b5b73b06-50fa-4bcf-b624-ae5110223eb2|Site=Halo Official Site|Page=Phantom Halo Official Site|D=28|M=12|Y=2011}} The Phanton's reasonably distributed firepower was another reason for its prominence. Its primary armament is one single [[Heavy plasma cannon|Type-44 Directed Energy Weapon/M]] plasma autocannon located underneath its nose and twin and its side-mounted secondary armament is two {{Pattern|Pek|plasma cannon}}s attached to the dropship’s open bay doors,{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}} which allow gunners to swiftly clear the deployment zones.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
Although Phantoms are rarely deployed in a gunship role, they are equipped with a large armament.{{Ref/Site|Id=waypoint|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/detail/phantom/b5b73b06-50fa-4bcf-b624-ae5110223eb2|Site=Halo Official Site|Page=Phantom Halo Official Site|D=28|M=12|Y=2011}} The Phanton's reasonably distributed firepower was another reason for its prominence. Its primary armament is one single [[Heavy plasma cannon|Type-44 Directed Energy Weapon/M]] plasma autocannon located underneath its nose and twin and its side-mounted secondary armament is two [[Type-52 plasma cannon]]s attached to the dropship’s open bay doors,{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}} which allow gunners to swiftly clear the deployment zones.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}


===Crew and complement===
===Crew and complement===
The Phantom crew consists of a pilot, a weapon officer,{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}} and two gunners who are both in charge of two plamsa cannons,{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} which are typically [[Unggoy]] troops.{{Ref/Reuse|h4}}{{Ref/Game|Id=hr|HR|Detail=''campaign and multiplayer gameplay''}} The ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom's payload capacity is similar to that of the ''Kez'katu''-pattern as it can transport twenty-four (up to thirty){{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} soldier "standard" passengers,{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} and at least two [[Type-26 Banshee]]s or {{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}}s, or just one {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}},{{Ref/Game|Id=h4|H4|In-game unit}} as well as essential equipment such as [[Covenant watchtower]]s, and components of [[Skar'wa-pattern Mantis|anti-aircraft batteries]] by utilizing its [[gravity lift]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc09}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}} While passengers are generally deployed from the ventral [[gravity lift]] and from the doors located by either of the dropship's large side doors, [[Mgalekgolo]] soldiers due to their size are deployed from the Phantom through the use of its gravity lift.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc09|Enc09|Page=268}}{{Ref/Book|Id=enc11|Enc11|Page=281}} They have also been seen to transport teams of [[Huragok]], which are carried in cases and swing from the Phantom's underside.{{Ref/Game|Id=odst|ODST|Detail=''campaign gameplay''}}
The Phantom crew consists of a pilot, a weapon officer,{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}} and two gunners who are both in charge of two plamsa cannons,{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} which are typically [[Unggoy]] troops.{{Ref/Reuse|h4}}{{Ref/Game|Id=hr|HR|Detail=''campaign and multiplayer gameplay''}} The ''Ru'Swum''-pattern Phantom's payload capacity is similar to that of the ''Kez'katu''-pattern as it can transport twenty-four (up to thirty){{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} soldier "standard" passengers,{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} and at least two [[Type-26 Banshee]]s or [[Type-32 Ghost]]s, or just one [[Type-26 Wraith]],{{Ref/Game|Id=h4|H4|In-game unit}} as well as essential equipment such as [[deployable lookout tower]]s, and components of [[Type-27 Mantis|anti-aircraft batteries]] by utilizing its [[gravity lift]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc09}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}} While passengers are generally deployed from the ventral [[gravity lift]] and from the doors located by either of the dropship's large side doors, [[Mgalekgolo]] soldiers due to their size are deployed from the Phantom through the use of its gravity lift.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc09|Enc09|Page=268}}{{Ref/Book|Id=enc11|Enc11|Page=281}} They have also been seen to transport teams of [[Huragok]], which are carried in cases and swing from the Phantom's underside.{{Ref/Game|Id=odst|ODST|Detail=''campaign gameplay''}}


===Usage===
===Usage===
Although the ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom were less freqeuntly used since the much earlier stages of the [[Human-Covenant War]], such as during [[Battle of Alpha Corvi II]]{{Ref/Comic|Id=hcd|HCD|Issue=[[Halo: Collateral Damage Issue 1|#1]]}} and [[Harvest campaign]],{{Ref/Comic|HWG}} its most prominent use was during the final engagements, including the [[Fall of Reach]] and [[Battle for Earth]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} In the [[2552|last year]] of the Human-Covenant War, it was largely supplanted by a newer pattern, the {{Pattern|Kez'katu|Phantom}}, though many Covenant troops never used the newer model.{{Ref/Reuse|WP}} After the war, disparate [[Covenant remnants]],{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}} such as [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]], used the ''Ru'swum''-pattern as their primary [[dropship]], due to the scarcity of the ''Kez'katu''-pattern after [[High Charity]]'s destruction.{{Ref/Site|Id=WP|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/phantom|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Phantom|D=30|M=10|Y=2021}} Although warring Sangheili factions has made extensive use of the ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom, the UNSC also captured a large number of these vehicles during the [[Requiem Campaign]].{{Ref/Reuse|WP}} The {{Pattern|Mikpramu|Phantom}} would later be seen in widespread use by Covenant factions and [[Swords of Sanghelios]] due to diminishing numbers of ''Ru'swum''-pattern and ''Kez'katu''-pattern Phantoms.{{Ref/Reuse|WP}}
Although the ''Ru'Swum''-pattern Phantom were less freqeuntly used since the much earlier stages of the [[Human-Covenant War]], such as during [[Battle of Alpha Corvi II]]{{Ref/Comic|Id=hcd|HCD|Issue=[[Halo: Collateral Damage Issue 1|#1]]}} and [[Harvest campaign]],{{Ref/Comic|HWG}} its most prominent use was during the final engagements, including the [[Fall of Reach]] and [[Battle for Earth]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} In the [[2552|last year]] of the Human-Covenant War, it was largely supplanted by a newer pattern, the {{Pattern|Kez'katu|Phantom}}, though many Covenant troops never used the newer model.{{Ref/Reuse|WP}} After the war, disparate [[Covenant remnants]],{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}} such as [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]], used the ''Ru'Swum''-pattern as their primary [[dropship]], due to the scarcity of the ''Kez'katu''-pattern after [[High Charity]]'s destruction.{{Ref/Site|Id=WP|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/phantom|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Phantom|D=30|M=10|Y=2021}} Although warring Sangheili factions has made extensive use of the ''Ru'Swum''-pattern Phantom, the UNSC also captured a large number of these vehicles during [[Requiem Campaign]].{{Ref/Reuse|WP}} The {{Pattern|Mikpramu|Phantom}} would later be seen in widespread use by Covenant factions and [[Swords of Sanghelios]] due to diminishing numbers of ''Ru'Swum''-pattern and ''Kez'katu''-pattern Phantoms.{{Ref/Reuse|WP}}


The [[Banished]] salvaged and [[Eklon'Dal Workshop Phantom|modified]] their ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantoms,{{Ref/Site|Id=Grim|URL=https://twitter.com/GrimBrotherOne/status/878420846628319232|Site=Twitter|Page=Jeff Easterling|D=28|M=12|Y=2011}} then designed to serve as gunships and firing platforms.{{Ref/Site|Id=cf|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/know-scope|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Know-Scope|D=01|M=07|Y=2017}}
The [[Banished]] salvaged and [[Banished Phantom|modified]] their ''Ru'Swum''-pattern and ''Kez'katu''-pattern Phantoms,{{Ref/Site|Id=Grim|URL=https://twitter.com/GrimBrotherOne/status/878420846628319232|Site=Twitter|Page=Jeff Easterling|D=28|M=12|Y=2011}} then designed to serve as gunships and firing platforms.{{Ref/Site|Id=cf|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/know-scope|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Know-Scope|D=01|M=07|Y=2017}}
==UNSC designations==
*'''Type-44 Troop Carrier''' - ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantoms used by Jul 'Mdama's Covenant during the Requiem campaigns.{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}
*'''Type-52 Troop Carrier''' - ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantoms used by Covenant forces during the Fall of Reach and Battle of Installation 00. Shares the designation with the ''Kez'katu''-pattern Phantom.{{Ref/Reuse|enc09}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}}


==Variants==
==Variants==
===Ship breacher configuration===
*'''Phantom ship breacher''' – Several Type-44 Phantoms deployed by Jul' Mdama's Covenant were additionally equipped with a long [[boarding]] umbilical that can be extended from the dropship to connect to the hull or glass windows of another vessel, allowing the Phantom to fulfill a role that is somewhat similar to that of the {{Pattern|R'sisho|Tick}} and {{Pattern|Brhi Xur|Leech}}. Once the umbilical forms a connection with a vessel, it will breach the material, depressurizing the room that is being breached until a rapidly deployed force field seals the breach.{{Ref/Level|H4|Dawn}}
*'''Phantom ship breacher''' – Several ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantoms deployed by Jul' Mdama's Covenant were additionally equipped with a long [[Naval boarding|boarding]] umbilical that can be extended from the dropship to connect to the hull or glass windows of another vessel, allowing the Phantom to fulfill a [[boarding craft]] role that is somewhat similar to that of the {{Pattern|R'sisho|Tick}} and {{Pattern|Brhi Xur|Leech}}. Once the umbilical forms a connection with a vessel, it will breach the material, depressurizing the room that is being breached until a rapidly deployed force field seals the breach.{{Ref/Level|H4|Dawn}}
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File:HTMCC-H4_BoardingPhantom_1.png|A Phantom equipped with lateral boarding tubes.
</gallery>


===Cannon configurations===
===Cannon configurations===
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*'''Automatic cannon configuration''' – These Phantoms are armed with a fully automatic heavy plasma cannon that has a faster rate of fire than that of a Phantom armed with a semi-automatic cannon but a less explosive effect upon impact, and they fire blue-colored shots, unlike other Phantom models. They were prominently used by the [[Prophet of Truth]]'s [[Truth's fleet|forces]] and also by the [[Fleet of Sacred Consecration]] during the [[Battle for Earth]] and later the [[Battle of Installation 00]].{{Ref/Game|Id=h3|H3|Detail=''campaign gameplay''}}
*'''Automatic cannon configuration''' – These Phantoms are armed with a fully automatic heavy plasma cannon that has a faster rate of fire than that of a Phantom armed with a semi-automatic cannon but a less explosive effect upon impact, and they fire blue-colored shots, unlike other Phantom models. They were prominently used by the [[Prophet of Truth]]'s [[Truth's fleet|forces]] and also by the [[Fleet of Sacred Consecration]] during the [[Battle for Earth]] and later the [[Battle of Installation 00]].{{Ref/Game|Id=h3|H3|Detail=''campaign gameplay''}}
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File:HReach-PhantomDropship-FrontAngle.png|A ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom with a semi-automatic cannon.
File:HReach-PhantomDropship-FrontAngle.png|A ''Ru'Swum''-pattern Phantom with a semi-automatic cannon.
File:H4-PhantomDropship.png|A darker ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom with a semi-automatic cannon used by Jul 'Mdama's Covenant.
File:H4-PhantomDropship.png|A darker ''Ru'Swum''-pattern Phantom with a semi-automatic cannon used by Jul'Mdama Covenant.
File:PhantomH3.png|A ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom with a fully automatic cannon.
File:PhantomH3.png|A ''Ru'Swum''-pattern Phantom with a fully automatic cannon.
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===''Retribution'' Phantom===
===''Retribution'' Phantom===
The [[Fleet of Retribution]] used customized Phantoms following the [[Great Schism]].{{Ref/Level|Id=flood|H3|Floodgate}} These Phantoms were similar in function and appearance to the "normal" Phantom model, but they were colored an iridescent green instead of the usual purple,{{Ref/Reuse|enc09}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}} likely to match the [[UNSC]]'s vehicle color schemes shortly after allying with [[human]]ity against the [[Jiralhanae]]-led Covenant during the [[Battle for Earth]] and [[Battle of Installation 00]]. These Phantoms were equipped also with [[cloaking]] technology, something rarely seen on ships of their size.{{Ref/Level|Id=covenant|H3|[[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]}} After the Covenant's [[Battle of the Citadel|defeat]], {{Pattern|Mikpramu|Phantom}}s were used instead and the green color was replaced with a red color to match the color scheme of [[Swords of Sanghelios]] infantry.{{Ref/Level|Id=sos|H5|[[Swords of Sanghelios (level)|Swords of Saghelios]]}} By [[2558]], at least one green-colored Phantom was used by [[Kig-Yar]] [[piracy|pirates]] on [[Ven III]], which may indicate that this dropship may be a original Phantom used by the Fleet of Retribution and have been fallen into Kig-Yar pirates' hands.{{Ref/Comic|Id=esc12|HE|Issue=[[Halo: Escalation Issue 12|#12]]}}
The [[Fleet of Retribution]] used customized Phantoms following the [[Great Schism]].{{Ref/Level|Id=flood|H3|Floodgate}} These Phantoms were similar in function and appearance to the "normal" Phantom model, but they were colored an iridescent green instead of the usual purple,{{Ref/Reuse|enc09}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}} likely to match the [[UNSC]]'s vehicle color schemes shortly after allying with [[human]]ity against the [[Jiralhanae]]-led Covenant during the [[Battle for Earth]] and [[Battle of Installation 00]]. These Phantoms were equipped also with [[cloaking]] technology, something rarely seen on ships of their size.{{Ref/Level|Id=covenant|H3|[[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]}} After the Covenant's [[Battle of the Citadel|defeat]], [[Type-57 Phantom]]s were used instead and the green color was replaced with a red color to match the color scheme of [[Swords of Sanghelios]] infantry.{{Ref/Level|Id=sos|H5|[[Swords of Sanghelios (level)|Swords of Saghelios]]}} By [[2558]], at least one green-colored Phantom was used by [[Kig-Yar]] [[piracy|pirates]] on [[Ven III]], which may indicate that this dropship may be a original Phantom used by the Fleet of Retribution and have been fallen into Kig-Yar pirates' hands.{{Ref/Comic|Id=esc12|HE|Issue=[[Halo: Escalation Issue 12|#12]]}}


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<gallery>
File:H3-CovSepPhantomDropship.png|A ''Retribution'' ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom with a fully automatic cannon.
File:H3-CovSepPhantomDropship.png|A ''Retribution'' ''Ru'Swum''-pattern Phantom with a fully automatic cannon.
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==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
In ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', and ''[[Halo 4]]'' the Phantom's three guns, the side doors and platforms, the engine plates, and its hind flaps, as well as its entire well being, are destructible, unlike the ''Kez'katu''-pattern Phantom in ''[[Halo 2]]''. The Phantom's rear is most susceptible to damage, although this weakness was removed in ''Halo: Reach''. When destroyed in ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo 3: ODST'', the Phantom will float down, emit sparks and a loud whirring noise, then explode into wreckage, although in ''Halo: Reach'' and ''Halo 4'' the Phantom simply explodes.
In ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' and ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', the Phantom's three guns, the side doors and platforms, the engine plates, and its hind flaps, as well as its entire well being, are destructible, unlike the ''Kez'katu''-pattern Phantom in ''[[Halo 2]]''. The Phantom's rear is most susceptible to damage, although this weakness was removed in ''Halo: Reach''. When destroyed, the Phantom will float down, emit sparks and a loud whirring noise, then explode into wreckage, although in ''Halo: Reach'' the Phantom simply explodes.


===Tactics===
===Tactics===
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====Changes from ''Halo 3'' to ''Halo: Reach''====
====Changes from ''Halo 3'' to ''Halo: Reach''====
*The auto-cannon is replaced by a cannon that has a slower rate of fire and has a more explosive effect upon impact, similar to a {{Pattern|Elo'Nakada|concussion rifle}}.
*The auto-cannon is replaced by a cannon that has a slower rate of fire and has a more explosive effect upon impact, similar to a [[Type-50 Concussion Rifle]].
*The two front engine turbines no longer glow blue.
*The two front engine turbines no longer glow blue.
*There are no longer any "weak points"; it takes the same amount of weapons fire to destroy regardless of hit location.
*There are no longer any "weak points"; it takes the same amount of weapons fire to destroy regardless of hit location.
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*Far less debris is left behind when destroyed; only the debris from the chin gun, the Type-52 Plasma Cannons on the sides, and a portion of the cockpit will be left when it explodes. Furthermore, not all Phantoms encountered are destructible.
*Far less debris is left behind when destroyed; only the debris from the chin gun, the Type-52 Plasma Cannons on the sides, and a portion of the cockpit will be left when it explodes. Furthermore, not all Phantoms encountered are destructible.
*The Phantom has more health, capable of withstanding up to five [[M808C Scorpion]] shots before exploding.
*The Phantom has more health, capable of withstanding up to five [[M808C Scorpion]] shots before exploding.
*A variant outfitted for space combat, called the {{Pattern|R'shwupa|Phantom}}, is introduced.
*A variant outfitted for space combat, called the [[Phantom gunboat]], is introduced.
 
====Changes from ''Halo: Reach'' to ''Halo 4''====
*The Phantom now sports a much darker blue-purple color and the lights around the Phantom are now green rather than blue in-line with other Halo 4 era Storm Covenant vehicles and weapons.
*There is no longer any variant of this Phantom that has a spot-light on it. However there is a new variant supporting boarding craft equipment mounted under the belly of the dropship. It is only seen in 1 instance on the level [[Dawn]].
*In Halo 4, there are absolutely no instances of enemies being dropped via the gravity lift on the bottom of the dropship, whereas Halo: Reach had a couple rare instances of this.
*Like many explosions in Halo 4, the Phantom's destruction is very lackluster, only showing a small red-blue explosion and a few pieces of the Phantom falling to the ground.


== Production notes ==
== Production notes ==
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== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
===Illustrations===
=== Artworks ===
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File:Ariel CovenantLeaving.png|An armada of Phantoms leaving [[Ariel]] shortly after [[Operation: FIRESIDE]].
File:Ariel CovenantLeaving.png|An armada of Phantoms leaving [[Ariel]] shortly after [[Operation: FIRESIDE]].
File:HE13 Hog Hop.jpg|''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantoms during the [[Battle of Oban]] in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
File:HE13 Hog Hop.jpg|''Ru'Swum''-pattern Phantoms during the [[Battle of Oban]] in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
File:HE12 Transport2.jpg|A green-colored Phantom on Ven III in ''Halo: Escalation''.
File:HE12 Transport2.jpg|A green-colored Phantom on Ven III in ''Halo: Escalation''.
File:HCD-Blackreef.png|A ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom firing its heavy plasma cannon during the [[Battle of Alpha Corvi II]].
File:HCD-Blackreef.png|A ''Ru'Swum''-pattern Phantom firing its heavy plasma cannon during the [[Battle of Alpha Corvi II]].
File:Enc22 PhantomCity.png|''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantoms flying over the [[High Charity#The Golden City|The Golden City]] on [[High Charity]] in the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]''.
File:Enc22 Qikost.png|''Halo 5: Guardians'' concept art depicting a ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom at a seaside structure, used to represent [[Qikost]] in the ''Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)''.
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File:HReach-Phantom2large.png|An in-game view of the Phantom dropship in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HReach-Phantom2large.png|An in-game view of the Phantom dropship in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HReach-PhantomDropship-Side.png|A side view of a ''Halo: Reach'' Phantom.
File:HReach-PhantomDropship-Side.png|A side view of a ''Halo: Reach'' Phantom.
File:H4-Render-Phantom-Wireframe.jpg|Renders of the ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom, overlaid with its wireframe.
File:H4-Render-Phantom-Wireframe.jpg|Renders of the ''Ru'Swum''-pattern Phantom, overlaid with its wireframe.
File:H4-Render-Phantom-Damaged.jpg|A damaged version of the ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom.
File:H4-Render-Phantom-Damaged.jpg|A damaged version of the ''Ru'Swum''-pattern Phantom.
File:H4-T44TCPhantomDropship.png|Alternate render of the ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom for ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:H4-T44TCPhantomDropship.png|Alternate render of the ''Ru'Swum''-pattern Phantom for ''[[Halo 4]]''.
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File:H3 Green Phantom Wreckage.jpg|A Fleet of Retribution Phantom exploding.
File:H3 Green Phantom Wreckage.jpg|A Fleet of Retribution Phantom exploding.
File:H3R - Phantom Headlights.png|A Phantom, seen through the "eyes" of the [[Superintendent]], using a pair of high-intensity searchlights to sweep the ruined streets of [[New Mombasa]] in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
File:H3R - Phantom Headlights.png|A Phantom, seen through the "eyes" of the [[Superintendent]], using a pair of high-intensity searchlights to sweep the ruined streets of [[New Mombasa]] in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
File:ODST Phantom Inner console.png|A console in a ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom in ''Halo 3: ODST''.
File:ODST Phantom Inner console.png|A console in a ''Ru'Swum''-pattern Phantom in ''Halo 3: ODST''.
File:DeliverHope - CCSHangar2.png|''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantoms picking up numerous [[Unggoy]] troops inside ''[[Sanctity of Purification]]''{{'}}s [[hangar bay]]. Note them being somewhat larger by comparing to [[Is'belox-pattern Banshee|Banshees]] and Covenant soldiers.
File:DeliverHope - CCSHangar2.png|''Ru'Swum''-pattern Phantoms picking up numerous [[Unggoy]] troops inside ''[[Sanctity of Purification]]''{{'}}s [[hangar bay]]. Note them being somewhat larger by comparing to [[Type-26B Banshee|Banshees]] and Covenant soldiers.
File:DeliverHope - CCSHangar.png|Two Phantoms being loaded with troops in the hangar bay of the ''Sanctity of Purification''.
File:DeliverHope - CCSHangar.png|Two Phantoms being loaded with troops in the hangar bay of the ''Sanctity of Purification''.
File:HaloReach - Screenshot 05.jpg|An alpha build of ''Halo: Reach'', showcasing the Phantom.
File:HaloReach - Screenshot 05.jpg|An alpha build of ''Halo: Reach'', showcasing the Phantom.
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File:Phantom_Rough.jpg|A rough model of a Phantom, used in background battles.
File:Phantom_Rough.jpg|A rough model of a Phantom, used in background battles.
File:PhantomAszod.jpg|A Phantom participating at the [[Battle of Asźod]].
File:PhantomAszod.jpg|A Phantom participating at the [[Battle of Asźod]].
File:HTMCC-H4 BoardingPhantom 1.png|A Phantom equipped with external boarding chutes.
File:HTMCC-H4 BoardingPhantom 2.png|Front view of the Phantom equipped for breaching.
File:HTMCC-H4 BoardingPhantom 4.png|Close up of the Phantomn's external boarding chutes.
File:HTMCC-H4 BoardingPhantom 5.png|A Phantom breaching the ''Dawn''.
File:H4-E3-Campaign-6.jpg|Phantom and Banshee squadrons head to the crash site of {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}.
File:H4-E3-Campaign-6.jpg|Phantom and Banshee squadrons head to the crash site of {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}.
File:H4-T44Phantom.png|John-117 confronts a ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom during the Battle of Requiem.
File:H4-T44Phantom.png|John-117 confronts a ''Ru'Swum''-pattern Phantom during the Battle of Requiem.
File:WaypointT-44.jpg|A Phantom near [[Sniper Alley]].
File:WaypointT-44.jpg|A Phantom near [[Sniper Alley]].
File:H4-SpOps-EliteMinor.jpg|A Phantom deploying troops and firing at UNSC forces.
File:H4-SpOps-EliteMinor.jpg|A Phantom deploying troops and firing at UNSC forces.
File:H4-SO-S1E6-T44PhantomDropship.jpg|A ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom encountered in a ''Spartan Ops'' Episode 6 teaser.
File:H4-SO-S1E6-T44PhantomDropship.jpg|A ''Ru'Swum''-pattern Phantom encountered in a ''Spartan Ops'' Episode 6 teaser.
File:Halo4 Spartan Ops EP9 07.jpg|A Phantom hovering over a Forerunner site.
File:Halo4 Spartan Ops EP9 07.jpg|A Phantom hovering over a Forerunner site.
File:H4-SO-S1E6-T51CovCarbine-02.jpg|A Phantom in combat.
File:H4-SO-S1E6-T51CovCarbine-02.jpg|A Phantom in combat.
File:H4 SO S01E10 Jul 'Mdama with Storm.jpg|[[Jul 'Mdama]] near a "parked" Phantom.
File:H4 SO S01E10 Jul 'Mdama with Storm.jpg|[[Jul 'Mdama]] near a "parked" Phantom.
File:MCC-H4 Lich&Phantoms.png|A ''Kmiro'sish''-pattern Lich with two ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantoms on [[Impact]] in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.
File:MCC-H4 Lich&Phantoms.png|A ''Kmiro'sish''-pattern Lich with two ''Ru'Swum''-pattern Phantoms on [[Impact]] in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.
File:MCC-H4 T44boom.png|A ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom being destroyed by a [[G79H-TC Pelican]].
File:MCC-H4 T44boom.png|A ''Ru'Swum''-pattern Phantom being destroyed by a [[G79H-TC Pelican]].
File:H2A T44.png|A ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom just before being destroyed by a [[fuel rod|fuel rod shot]] during the [[Unggoy Rebellion]] in [[Halo: The Master Chief Collection terminal trailer|''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' terminal trailer]].
File:H2A T44.png|A ''Ru'Swum''-pattern Phantom just before being destroyed by a [[fuel rod|fuel red shot]] during the [[Unggoy Rebellion]] in [[Halo: The Master Chief Collection terminal trailer|''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' terminal trailer]].
File:H2A T44Phantom.png|A ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom over [[High Charity]] during the Unggoy Rebellion.<!--The Phantom clearly use design of Type-44 Phantom used in Halo 4-->
File:H2A T44Phantom.png|A ''Ru'Swum''-pattern Phantom over [[High Charity]] during the Unggoy Rebellion.<!--The Phantom clearly use design of Type-44 Phantom used in Halo 4-->
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*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]''
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''  
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{c|First identified as Type-44}}
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
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*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
*''[[Halo: New Blood]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]''
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*''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]''
*''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
**''[[Sacrifice]]''
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: The Machine Breaks]]''


== Sources ==
== Sources ==
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{{Covenant Atmospheric/Exoatmospheric Vehicles}}
{{Covenant Atmospheric/Exoatmospheric Vehicles}}


[[Category:Phantom variants]]
[[Category:Covenant vehicles]]

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