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{{Quote|They were mean Forerunner ships about ten meters long and heavily armed with hard-light autocannons.|[[Edward Buck]] on the Phaeton.<ref name="HBB24%>'''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''', ''Chapter 4, 24% (kindle edition)''</ref>}} | {{Quote|They were mean Forerunner ships about ten meters long and heavily armed with hard-light autocannons.|[[Edward Buck]] on the Phaeton.<ref name="HBB24%>'''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''', ''Chapter 4, 24% (kindle edition)''</ref>}} | ||
The '''Z-1800 Exoatmospheric Multirole Fighter''',<ref name="universe"/> colloquially known as the '''Phaeton''', is a class of [[Forerunner]] [[weapon-ship]]. It is employed in a role analogous to a human [[VTOL]] gunship.<ref name="E3D2">[https://youtu.be/qjWxS59ySP0?t=442 '''YouTube''' | The '''Z-1800 Exoatmospheric Multirole Fighter''',<ref name="universe"/> colloquially known as the '''Phaeton''', is a class of [[Forerunner]] [[weapon-ship]]. It is employed in a role analogous to a human [[VTOL]] gunship.<ref name="E3D2">[https://youtu.be/qjWxS59ySP0?t=442 '''YouTube''' - ''E3 Day 2 - Halo 5 Segment'']</ref> These craft were encountered by UNSC forces in several engagements following the [[Requiem campaign]].<ref>[http://news.xbox.com/2015/02/games-halo-nyc-toy-fair-2015 '''Xbox Wire''' - ''Toy Fair 2015'']</ref><ref name="E3 2015 demo">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwjwJ9Z_XYs '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 E3 Campaign Demo'']</ref> | ||
==Specifications== | == Specifications == | ||
===Design details=== | === Design details === | ||
Controlled by a single pilot, the Phaeton can [[teleport]] short distances rapidly in any direction.<ref name="rul gameplay">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6Xz2Ggn5tU '''YouTube''' | Controlled by a single pilot, the Phaeton can [[teleport]] short distances rapidly in any direction.<ref name="rul gameplay">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6Xz2Ggn5tU '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 WARZONE GAMEPLAY | Full Match | Phaeton, Plasma Caster, Running Riot'']</ref> The Phaeton is armed with chin-mounted, twin-linked [[directed-energy weapon]]s, as well as missile launcher-like weapons on both sides of the fuselage.<ref name="rul gameplay"/> The Phaeton has a highly mutable design pattern.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/games/halo-5-guardians/updates/memories-of-reach '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Memories of Reach Patch notes'']</ref> | ||
The Phaeton's underbelly also serves as its weakpoint, leaving it vulnerable to ground fire from below if ground troops can get a shot at the Phaeton's underbelly. It is capable of withstanding 8 uncharged [[Z-390 incineration cannon|Incineration Cannon]] projectiles targeting the underbelly before exploding. | |||
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==Variants== | == Variants == | ||
*'''Phaeton Helios''' - Phaeton variant with increased armor and agility, and armed with homing pulse missiles in rapid-fire pods and a chin-mounted cleansing beam. | * '''Phaeton Helios''' - Phaeton variant with increased armor and agility, and armed with homing pulse missiles in rapid-fire pods and a chin-mounted cleansing beam. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H5G-Z1800PhaetonHelios.png|Helios variant. | File:H5G-Z1800PhaetonHelios.png|Helios variant. | ||
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*'''Phaeton Eos''' - A Phaeton variant that is optimized for defense. It is equipped with a constructor beam and can launch shield generator pylons. | * '''Phaeton Eos''' - A Phaeton variant that is optimized for defense. It is equipped with a constructor beam and can launch shield generator pylons. | ||
==Operational history== | == Operational history == | ||
One of the smallest classes of [[weapon-ship]], the Phaeton was employed by the Forerunners in the billions during the [[Forerunner-Flood War|war]] against the [[Flood]]. A single Forerunner [[Warrior-Servant]] could command thousands of Phaetons and support vessels, trusting in their [[Promethean Soldier|Soldier]] pilots to self-organize into tactical phalanxes that could be thrown against the trillions of Flood combat forms and their vast fleets of corrupted Forerunner ships. Few survived to see the [[Great Purification|firing]] of the [[Halo Array]], though their remains form debris rings around shattered worlds and dead fleets throughout the galaxy.<ref name="universe"/> | One of the smallest classes of [[weapon-ship]], the Phaeton was employed by the Forerunners in the billions during the [[Forerunner-Flood War|war]] against the [[Flood]]. A single Forerunner [[Warrior-Servant]] could command thousands of Phaetons and support vessels, trusting in their [[Promethean Soldier|Soldier]] pilots to self-organize into tactical phalanxes that could be thrown against the trillions of Flood combat forms and their vast fleets of corrupted Forerunner ships. Few survived to see the [[Great Purification|firing]] of the [[Halo Array]], though their remains form debris rings around shattered worlds and dead fleets throughout the galaxy.<ref name="universe"/> | ||
Most [[Guardian]]s were assigned a modest wing of Phaetons to carry out their duties. These vessels were supplemented by newly grown craft in [[2558#October|October 2558]]. [[Cortana]]'s [[Promethean]]s used Phaetons during the battles of [[Battle of Kamchatka|Kamchatka]], [[Battle of Meridian (2558)|Meridian]], [[Battle of Genesis|Genesis]], and [[Battle of Nuusra|Nuusra]].<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> | Most [[Guardian]]s were assigned a modest wing of Phaetons to carry out their duties. These vessels were supplemented by newly grown craft in [[2558#October|October 2558]]. [[Cortana]]'s [[Promethean]]s used Phaetons during the battles of [[Battle of Kamchatka|Kamchatka]], [[Battle of Meridian (2558)|Meridian]], [[Battle of Genesis|Genesis]], and [[Battle of Nuusra|Nuusra]].<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | == Trivia == | ||
*In [[Wikipedia:Greek mythology|Greek mythology]], [[Wikipedia:Phaethon|Phaeton]] was the son of the god [[Wikipedia:Helios|Helios]]. | * In [[Wikipedia:Greek mythology|Greek mythology]], [[Wikipedia:Phaethon|Phaeton]] was the son of the god [[Wikipedia:Helios|Helios]]. | ||
*The Phaeton fills a very similar gameplay niche to the [[AV-14 Hornet]] from ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''. | * The Phaeton fills a very similar gameplay niche to the [[AV-14 Hornet]] from ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''. | ||
==Gallery== | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H5G-Phaeton-Concept-01.jpg|Top concept art of the Phaeton for ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | File:H5G-Phaeton-Concept-01.jpg|Top concept art of the Phaeton for ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
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{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Phaeton}} | {{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Phaeton}} | ||
==List of appearances== | == List of appearances == | ||
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | * ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]'' | * ''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]'' | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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- "They were mean Forerunner ships about ten meters long and heavily armed with hard-light autocannons."
- — Edward Buck on the Phaeton.[3]
The Z-1800 Exoatmospheric Multirole Fighter,[2] colloquially known as the Phaeton, is a class of Forerunner weapon-ship. It is employed in a role analogous to a human VTOL gunship.[4] These craft were encountered by UNSC forces in several engagements following the Requiem campaign.[5][6]
Specifications
Design details
Controlled by a single pilot, the Phaeton can teleport short distances rapidly in any direction.[7] The Phaeton is armed with chin-mounted, twin-linked directed-energy weapons, as well as missile launcher-like weapons on both sides of the fuselage.[7] The Phaeton has a highly mutable design pattern.[8]
The Phaeton's underbelly also serves as its weakpoint, leaving it vulnerable to ground fire from below if ground troops can get a shot at the Phaeton's underbelly. It is capable of withstanding 8 uncharged Incineration Cannon projectiles targeting the underbelly before exploding.
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Variants
- Phaeton Helios - Phaeton variant with increased armor and agility, and armed with homing pulse missiles in rapid-fire pods and a chin-mounted cleansing beam.
Helios variant.
- Phaeton Eos - A Phaeton variant that is optimized for defense. It is equipped with a constructor beam and can launch shield generator pylons.
Operational history
One of the smallest classes of weapon-ship, the Phaeton was employed by the Forerunners in the billions during the war against the Flood. A single Forerunner Warrior-Servant could command thousands of Phaetons and support vessels, trusting in their Soldier pilots to self-organize into tactical phalanxes that could be thrown against the trillions of Flood combat forms and their vast fleets of corrupted Forerunner ships. Few survived to see the firing of the Halo Array, though their remains form debris rings around shattered worlds and dead fleets throughout the galaxy.[2]
Most Guardians were assigned a modest wing of Phaetons to carry out their duties. These vessels were supplemented by newly grown craft in October 2558. Cortana's Prometheans used Phaetons during the battles of Kamchatka, Meridian, Genesis, and Nuusra.[9]
Trivia
- In Greek mythology, Phaeton was the son of the god Helios.
- The Phaeton fills a very similar gameplay niche to the AV-14 Hornet from Halo 3 and Halo 2: Anniversary.
Gallery
- H5G-Phaeton-Concept-01.jpg
Top concept art of the Phaeton for Halo 5: Guardians.
- H5G-Phaeton-Concept-02.jpg
Bottom.
Concept art of the Phaeton accelerating. Note the lack of fins on some of the cylindrical "wings".
Render of the Phaeton.
A Phaeton on Escape from ARC.
A Phaeton gunship on Escape from ARC.
A Phaeton providing air support during a game of Warzone.
A Phaeton on Escape from ARC.
A Spartan driving a Phaeton on Escape from ARC.
Master Intex's Phaeton on an early build of Escape from ARC.
- Hololens Phaeton.jpg
The Phaeton in the Halo 5: Guardians E3 Hololens Experience.
HUD of the Phaeton.
A Phaeton teleporting on Attack on Sanctum.
REQ card of the Phaeton.
A MegaBloks model of the Phaeton.
A fleet of Phaetons swarming around Meridian's space elevator.
The Helios variant of the Phaeton.
The HUD of the Phaeton Helios.
A Phaeton Helios firing upon a Sword Type-54 Banshee.
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List of appearances
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
- Halo: Bad Blood
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Halo: Warfleet, p. 82-83
- ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint - Phaeton
- ^ Halo: Bad Blood, Chapter 4, 24% (kindle edition)
- ^ YouTube - E3 Day 2 - Halo 5 Segment
- ^ Xbox Wire - Toy Fair 2015
- ^ YouTube - Halo 5 E3 Campaign Demo
- ^ a b YouTube - Halo 5 WARZONE GAMEPLAY | Full Match | Phaeton, Plasma Caster, Running Riot
- ^ Halo Waypoint - Memories of Reach Patch notes
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians
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