Editing Spirit

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[[File:Reach 966009 Full.jpg|300px|thumb|A trio squadron of Spirits deployed during the [[Fall of Reach|invasion]] of [[Reach]].]]
'''Spirit''' is a name applied to a series of troop transports and logistical dropships employed by the [[Covenant]] and its [[Covenant remnants|remnants]].

==Summary==
Spirits are uniquely identified by their distinctive tuning fork shape. Each "arm" is a troop deployment pod capable of hosting a number of soldiers, while the main cockpit is located at the rear of the ship, and a [[heavy plasma cannon]] is mounted below. The space between the two troop bays can be use to carry vehicles and other equipment. Some Spirits are equipped with [[gravity lift]]s to deploy troops without risking opening their troop bays.{{Ref/Reuse|waypspirit}}

==Types==
;Covenant
*'''{{Pattern|Dextro Xur|Spirit}}''' – A variant commonly employed by the [[Covenant]], notably during the [[Fall of Reach]] and [[Battle of Installation 04]].<ref>''[[Halo: Reach]]'', campaign level, [[Winter Contingency]]</ref><ref>''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', campaign level, [[Halo (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|Halo]]</ref>
*'''{{Pattern|Mokol'ta|Spirit}}''' – A variant of Covenant dropship nicknamed the "Super Spirit" for its resemblance to the Spirit. The Super Spirit has three prows, as opposed to the usual two.
*'''{{Pattern|Nuro'k Xur|Spirit}}''' – A post-war variant fielded by the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]].<ref name="waypspirit">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/spirit ''Halo Waypoint:'' Spirit]</ref> This variant has a distinctly more organic aesthetic.
*'''{{Pattern|Taaku Xur|Spirit}}''' – Another variant fielded by the Covenant.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', p. 282 (2011)</ref> This variant is equipped with a gravity lift that leads into the cockpit directly.
<gallery class=center>
File:Tuning Fork right.png|{{Pattern|Dextro Xur|Spirit}}.
File:H5G-T57SpiritDropship-View-01.png|{{Pattern|Nuro'k Xur|Spirit}}.
File:HW-SpiritDropship-FrontView.png|{{Pattern|Taaku Xur|Spirit}}.
</gallery>
;Banished
*'''[[Banished Spirit|Eklon'dal Workshop Spirit]]''' - A modified Spirit employed by the [[Banished]]. This variant has alterations to its gravity lifts, allowing it to transport entire prefabricated buildings to the battlefield without issue.
**'''[[Banished Spirit#Spirit gunship|Spirit gunship variant]]''' - A up-armored powerful ship-killing spacecraft equipped with [[energy shielding]].
<gallery class=center>
File:HW2 Banished Spirit.png|[[Banished Spirit|Eklon'dal Workshop Spirit]].
File:Enc22 SpiritGunship.png|[[Banished Spirit#Spirit gunship|Eklon'dal Workshop Spirit gunship variant]].
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==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances==
===Silver Timeline===
{{Main|Silver Timeline}}
Spirit dropships 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}}

==List of appearances==
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*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]''
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
**''[[Breaking Quarantine]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions]]''
**''[[The Return]]'' {{C|Motion comic only}}
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[Origins]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]
*''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
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*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]
*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
*''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]'' 
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''
**''[[Reckoning]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''
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==Sources==
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{{Covenant Atmospheric/Exoatmospheric Vehicles}}
[[Category:Covenant vehicles]]
[[Category:Spirit variants| ]]