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{{Disambig header|Banshee featured in ''Halo Wars 2''|other Banshee variants|Banshee}}
{{Vehicle infobox
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|image=[[File:HINF Banished Banshee Transparent.png|250px]][[File:HW2-BanBansheeTransparent.png|250px]]
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|manufacturer=The [[Banished]]
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*[[Armory of Gethrog]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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*Ground-attack [[Fuel rod cannon]]{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
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*[[Plasma torpedo]] {{C|mission package upgrade}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
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The [[Banished]] employ a number of modified '''Banshees''' in their campaigns against their enemies.  
The '''{{'}}Ahtulai Workshop Attack Flyer''' is a variant of [[Banshee]] ground-attack aircraft employed by the [[Banished]]. They are built upon the frames of older {{Pattern|Oghal|Banshee|}} variants, unlike the more mainline [[Kaelum Workshop Banshee]]s employed by Banished forces [[Battle for Zeta Halo|operating]] on [[Installation 07]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=471}}


==Operational history==
==Overview==
Traditional [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshees]] are modelled after the [['sKelln]], an aerial predator on the [[Sangheili]] homeworld [[Sanghelios]]. However, those variants in service under [[Atriox]] have been twisted from their original form, with design features and details inspired by an aerial predator from the [[Jiralhanae]] homeworld of [[Doisac]].<ref name="PL">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', ''[[Phoenix Logs]] - Banshee''</ref><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/the-art-of-war-s '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: The Art of War(s)'']</ref>
===Design details===
 
The 'Ahtulai Workshop Banshee variant was designed by the [['Ahtulai Workshop]], unique among [[clan workshop]]s due to their origin as a [[Sangheili]] clan. The 'Ahtulai Workshop's Banshee was designed by the crew of the {{Pattern|Syfon|assault carrier}} ''[[Enduring Conviction]]'', and approved for production by [[Shipmaster]] [[Let 'Volir]] - using the ship's existing stock of {{Pattern|Oghal|Banshee}}s as a basis for conversion into a modified specification fit to augment the goals of the Banished forces [[Second Ark Conflict|campaigning]] on the [[Installation 00]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Mainline production of the Banshee is conducted by the [[Armory of Gethrog]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
Base Banished Banshee models are equipped with a [[fuel rod cannon]] for attacks against ground targets and rapid-fire [[plasma]] cannons for anti-air work, though can be upgraded with tracking [[plasma torpedo]]es for more effective air assault.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
 
These Banshees saw heavy use by the Banished during their [[Second Ark Conflict|campaign]] on [[Installation 00|the Ark]] against the forces of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} in [[2559]].<ref>'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref>


The Banished Banshees seen at conflicts on [[Zeta Halo]] in [[2560]] appear to take advantage of an entirely different model, seemingly that of the Type-26B Banshee. This Banshee, retrofitted by Kaelum Workshop, has been optimized for combat durability with it's thick armor covering the head and lining the wings.  
Accordingly, they have been up-armoured away from their origins as based on the [['sKelln]] of [[Sanghelios]], now-inspired by an aerial predator instead from the [[Jiralhanae]] homeworld [[Doisac]].{{Ref/Site|Id=CFArt|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/the-art-of-war-s|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - The Art of War(s)|D=18|M=06|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Game|Id=PL|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Banshee}} The cockpit and wings have seen the focus of this up-armouring, with the [[plasma cannon]]s and [[fuel rod cannon]] having been further tuned for further damage.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


==Variants==
===Variants===
*'''[[Unstable Banshee]]''' - A variant of the Banshee employed by [[Shipmaster]] [[Let 'Volir]]. This is a variant of the Banished Banshee that is fitted with unidentified canisters that cause the vehicle to explode violently upon destruction.
A number of mission packages are available for the 'Ahtulai Workshop Banshee, depending on the specifics of the deployment.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} These mission variants include the following:
*'''Plasma torpedoes''' - upgraded [[plasma torpedo]] launchers are available for equip aboard the Banshee for specific mission types.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} These are mainly used for more effective anti-aircraft operations.{{Ref/Reuse|CFArt}}{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
*'''[[Unstable Banshee]]''' - A special modification made in keeping with the reckless abandon exhibited by Jiralhanae troops. "Unstable" Banshees see their pilots equip the aircraft with volatile ordnance packs, ensuring that even if the Banshee is shot down they can kamikaze their enemies to deal further damage in death.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HW2-BlitzBanishedBanshees.jpg|Unstable Banshee.
File:HW2-BlitzBanishedBanshees.jpg|Unstable Banshee.
</gallery>
</gallery>
*'''[[Kaelum Workshop: Attack Flyer]]''' - A variant of the Banshee employed by the local Banished occupation fleet.
 
==Operational history==
'Ahtulai Workshop's Banshees saw heavy use by the Banished during their [[Second Ark Conflict|campaign]] on [[Installation 00|the Ark]] against the forces of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} in [[2559]].{{Ref/Game|HW2|Banshee in-game unit}}


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
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*'''Info:''' Core Air, Deadly against air
*'''Info:''' Core Air, Deadly against air
*'''Tier:''' 2
*'''Tier:''' 2
*'''Cost:''' Population 3, Supplies 250, Power 0
*'''Cost:''' {{HW2Pop|3}}, {{HW2Supplies|250}}, {{HW2Power|0}}
*'''Upgrades:'''
*'''Upgrades:'''
**'''Plasma Torpedo''': Adds a [[Plasma Torpedo]] weapon, Effective against air
**'''Plasma Torpedo''': Adds a [[Plasma Torpedo]] weapon, Effective against air
**'''Tier:''' 3
**'''Tier:''' 3
**'''Cost:''' Supplies 0, Power 650
**'''Cost:''' {{HW2Supplies|0}}, {{HW2Power|650}}
Banshees in ''Halo Wars 2'' can be built by all Banished leaders at an [[Banished Apex|Apex]]. Un-upgraded Banshees perform well against vehicles, but only okay against infantry, aircraft, and structures. Once the ''Plasma Torpedo'' upgrade is researched Banshees will perform well against aircraft. In [[Blitz]] Banshees cost 50 power and Unstable Banshees cost 90 power. Banshees can be infected by Flood [[Seeder infector]]s.
Banshees in ''Halo Wars 2'' can be built by all Banished leaders at an [[Banished Apex|Apex]]. Un-upgraded Banshees perform well against vehicles, but only okay against infantry, aircraft, and structures. Once the ''Plasma Torpedo'' upgrade is researched Banshees will perform well against aircraft. In [[Blitz]] Banshees cost 50 power and Unstable Banshees cost 90 power. Banshees can be infected by Flood [[Seeder infector]]s.


===Changes from ''Halo Wars'' to ''Halo Wars 2''===
====Phoenix Log====
*Banshees now have only one upgrade level.
{| class="wikitable": style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none; width: 45%"
*Population consumption increased by 1 and Supplies needed increased by 100.
|+ '''[[Phoenix Logs|Phoenix Log]] - Banshee'''
*Now requires Fortress to construct a Banshee.
|-
|{{:Phoenix Logs/Banished Units/Banshee}}
|}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HW2-Banshee Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Banished Banshee for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2 Blitz Banshee Blue.png|Early version of the [[Blitz]] artwork featuring blue livery.
File:HW2 Blitz Banshee Blue.png|Early version of the [[Blitz]] artwork featuring blue livery.
File:HW2 Blitz banshee art.jpg|Final version of the Blitz art.
File:HW2 Blitz banshee art.jpg|Final version of the Blitz art.
File:HW2-Banshee Render.jpg|A render of the ''Halo Wars 2'' Banshee.
File:HW2-Banshee Render.jpg|A render of the ''Halo Wars 2'' Banshee.
File:HW2-Bansheehijack.png|A member of [[Red Team]] hijacking a Banished Banshee in ''[[Know Your Enemy]]''.
File:HW2-Bansheehijack.png|A member of [[Red Team]] hijacking a Banished Banshee in ''[[Know Your Enemy]]''.
File:HW2-Banshee Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Banished Banshee for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2B Banished Banshee.png|A Banished Banshee in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta]]''.
File:HW2B Banished Banshee.png|A Banished Banshee in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta]]''.
File:HW2-Banshees.png|Banished Banshees on Installation 00 in ''Halo Wars 2''.
File:HW2-Banshees.png|Banished Banshees on Installation 00 in ''Halo Wars 2''.
File:HW2 Banshee Comparison .png|Both types of Banished Banshee featured in ''Halo Wars 2''.
File:HW2 Banshee Comparison .png|Both types of Banished Banshee featured in ''Halo Wars 2''.
File:HINF TwoBanshees.png|Two Banished Banshees in a pre-release build of ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HINF BanishedBanshee.png|Side profile of a Banished Banshee.
File:HINF Multiplayer Reveal 2021-2.png|A Banished Banshee fighting a [[Banished Ghost]] in multiplayer.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
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{{Banshees}}
{{Banshees}}
[[Category:Banshee variants]]
[[Category:Banshee variants]]
[[Category:Banished vehicles|Banshee]]
[[Category:Banished vehicles]]

Latest revision as of 19:11, April 15, 2023

This article is about Banshee featured in Halo Wars 2. For other Banshee variants, see Banshee.
'Ahtulai Workshop Attack Flyer
Transparent image of the Halo Wars 2 Banished Banshee
Production information

Manufacturer:

Model:

Modified Oghal-pattern Banshee

Technical specifications

Length:

4.6 meters (15 ft)[1]

Width:

6.2 meters (20.3 ft)[1]

Height:

3.5 meters (11.4 ft)[1]

Mass:

2.4 metric tons (2.4 LT; 2.6 ST)[1]

Armament:

Crew:

1 pilot[1]

Usage

In service:

Post-Covenant War conflicts

Affiliation:

Banished

 

The 'Ahtulai Workshop Attack Flyer is a variant of Banshee ground-attack aircraft employed by the Banished. They are built upon the frames of older Oghal-pattern variants, unlike the more mainline Kaelum Workshop Banshees employed by Banished forces operating on Installation 07.[1]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The 'Ahtulai Workshop Banshee variant was designed by the 'Ahtulai Workshop, unique among clan workshops due to their origin as a Sangheili clan. The 'Ahtulai Workshop's Banshee was designed by the crew of the Syfon-pattern assault carrier Enduring Conviction, and approved for production by Shipmaster Let 'Volir - using the ship's existing stock of Oghal-pattern Banshees as a basis for conversion into a modified specification fit to augment the goals of the Banished forces campaigning on the Installation 00.[1] Mainline production of the Banshee is conducted by the Armory of Gethrog.[1]

Accordingly, they have been up-armoured away from their origins as based on the 'sKelln of Sanghelios, now-inspired by an aerial predator instead from the Jiralhanae homeworld Doisac.[3][2] The cockpit and wings have seen the focus of this up-armouring, with the plasma cannons and fuel rod cannon having been further tuned for further damage.[1]

Variants[edit]

A number of mission packages are available for the 'Ahtulai Workshop Banshee, depending on the specifics of the deployment.[1] These mission variants include the following:

  • Plasma torpedoes - upgraded plasma torpedo launchers are available for equip aboard the Banshee for specific mission types.[1] These are mainly used for more effective anti-aircraft operations.[3][2]
  • Unstable Banshee - A special modification made in keeping with the reckless abandon exhibited by Jiralhanae troops. "Unstable" Banshees see their pilots equip the aircraft with volatile ordnance packs, ensuring that even if the Banshee is shot down they can kamikaze their enemies to deal further damage in death.[1]
  • Unstable Banshee.

    Unstable Banshee.

Operational history[edit]

'Ahtulai Workshop's Banshees saw heavy use by the Banished during their campaign on the Ark against the forces of the UNSC Spirit of Fire in 2559.[4]

Gameplay[edit]

Halo Wars 2[edit]

  • Info: Core Air, Deadly against air
  • Tier: 2
  • Cost: Population 3, Supplies 250, Power 0
  • Upgrades:
    • Plasma Torpedo: Adds a Plasma Torpedo weapon, Effective against air
    • Tier: 3
    • Cost: Supplies 0, Power 650

Banshees in Halo Wars 2 can be built by all Banished leaders at an Apex. Un-upgraded Banshees perform well against vehicles, but only okay against infantry, aircraft, and structures. Once the Plasma Torpedo upgrade is researched Banshees will perform well against aircraft. In Blitz Banshees cost 50 power and Unstable Banshees cost 90 power. Banshees can be infected by Flood Seeder infectors.

Phoenix Log[edit]

Phoenix Log - Banshee
Phoenix log artwork

Multi-role attack aircraft.

The Banshee is a versatile attack aircraft armed with anti-aircraft plasma cannons and a ground attack fuel rod cannon. The fuel rod cannon can be upgraded to fire a powerful tracking plasma torpedo that is surprisingly effective against air units.

The earliest models of Banshees were modelled after the 'sKelln, a leathery winged flying predator from the Sangheili homeworld, Sanghelios. The Banished have twisted this ancient ancestry to make it look similar to an aerial predator hailing from their own homeworld, Doisac.

Gallery[edit]

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  • Concept art of the Banished Banshee for Halo Wars 2.

    Concept art of the Banished Banshee for Halo Wars 2.

  • Early version of the Blitz artwork featuring blue livery.

    Early version of the Blitz artwork featuring blue livery.

  • Final version of the Blitz art.

    Final version of the Blitz art.

  • A render of the Halo Wars 2 Banshee.

    A render of the Halo Wars 2 Banshee.

  • A member of Red Team hijacking a Banished Banshee in Know Your Enemy.

    A member of Red Team hijacking a Banished Banshee in Know Your Enemy.

  • A Banished Banshee in the Halo Wars 2 Open Beta.

    A Banished Banshee in the Halo Wars 2 Open Beta.

  • Banished Banshees on Installation 00 in Halo Wars 2.

    Banished Banshees on Installation 00 in Halo Wars 2.

  • Both types of Banished Banshee featured in Halo Wars 2.

    Both types of Banished Banshee featured in Halo Wars 2.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 471
  2. ^ a b c d e Halo Wars 2, Phoenix Logs: Banshee
  3. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - The Art of War(s) (Retrieved on Jun 18, 2021) [archive]
  4. ^ Halo Wars 2, Banshee in-game unit

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