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The '''Barug'qel Workshop Attack Bike''' is a variant in the [[Chopper]] line of vehicles, used by the [[Banished]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


The [[Banished]] utilize '''modified [[Chopper]]s'''.<ref name="PL1"/>
==Overview==
===Design details===
The Baruq'qel Choppers are much in the same vein as their regular and [[Covenant]]-era [[Barukaza Workshop Chopper|counterparts]]. They consist of two massive wheels on the front, and a driver located at the vehicle's rear - protected from enemy fire. The flanks of the vehicle leave the driver exposed to enemy fire. The vehicle is equipped with two [[Paegaas Workshop Spiker]] autocannons, which in themselves are capable of being upgraded to fire explosive shrapnel rounds.{{Ref/Game|Id=PL|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Chopper}}
 
The front of the vehicle is equipped with heavy armor plating and massive spikes, capable of allowing the vehicle to ram enemy targets and punch through light vehicles such as [[Warthog]]s. These blades form the Chopper's namesake, and a reflection of the Brutes' savage culture.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}
 
===Development history===
The Barug'qel Chopper was developed by the eponymous [[Barug'qel Workshop]], and is mass-manufactured through the [[Armory of Gethrog]]. It was designed to be a much more heavily-armoured vehicle, designed to plow through fortifications and enemy vehicles with ease.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
 
===Usage===
The Banished Chopper variants are extremely coveted and popular vehicles. Troops under [[Atriox]]'s command often compete with each other to become a Chopper driver in the Banished outrider squadrons, with these competitions resulting in many deaths and injuries among Banished personnel.{{Ref/Reuse|PL}}


==Operational history==
==Operational history==
Choppers became popular among the Banished that it became a competition to become a driver in outrider squadrons.<ref name="PL1"/>
In [[2559#March|March 2559]], the Banished used their own modified version of the Chopper during operations against the crew of the UNSC ''Spirit of Fire'' on Installation 00.{{Ref/Game|HW2|Chopper in-game unit}} [[Blue Team]] later encountered Choppers deployed by Banished forces on [[Reach]] during [[Operation]]: [[Operation: WOLFE|WOLFE]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR12|HSoR|Chapter=12}}


In [[2559#March|March 2559]], the Banished used their own modified version of the Chopper during operations against the crew of the UNSC ''Spirit of Fire'' on Installation 00.<ref name="HW2">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref>
===Variants===
 
*'''[[Terror Chopper]]''': This variant of the Banished Chopper equips the aforementioned shrapnel rounds alongside an increased mass of armor and ramming spikes.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Game|HW2|Terror Chopper in-game unit}}
==Variants==
<gallery>
*'''[[Terror Chopper]]''': A variant of the Chopper equipped with extended ramming spikes and explosive rounds.
File:HW2 Blitz Terror Chopper.png|The Terror Chopper.
</gallery>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
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*'''Info:''' Scout, Fast moving, Can ram enemies
*'''Info:''' Scout, Fast moving, Can ram enemies
*'''Tier:''' 1
*'''Tier:''' 1
*'''Cost:''' Population 3, Supplies 245, Power 15
*'''Cost:''' {{HW2Pop|3}}, {{HW2Supplies|245}}, {{HW2Power|15}}
*'''Chopper upgrade: Shrapnel Rounds'''
*'''Chopper upgrade: Shrapnel Rounds'''
**'''Info:''' Unit Upgrade, Adds explosive rounds, Detects Cloaked units
**'''Info:''' Unit Upgrade, Adds explosive rounds, Detects Cloaked units
**'''Tier:''' 2
**'''Tier:''' 2
**'''Cost:''' Supplies 0, Power 450
**'''Cost:''' {{HW2Supplies|0}}, {{HW2Power|450}}
In ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' Choppers can be built by all Banished leaders besides [[Let 'Volir]] and [[Ripa 'Moramee]] at the [[Banished outpost]]. As a scout unit Choppers can gather resources. Choppers do well against infantry, okay against vehicles, and poorly against aircraft and structures.
In ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' Choppers can be built by all Banished leaders besides [[Let 'Volir]] and [[Ripa 'Moramee]] at the [[Banished outpost]]. As a scout unit Choppers can gather resources. Choppers do well against infantry, okay against vehicles, and poorly against aircraft and structures.
====Phoenix log====
{| class="wikitable": style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none; width: 45%"
|+ '''[[Phoenix Logs|Phoenix Log]] - Chopper'''
|-
|{{:Phoenix Logs/Banished Units/Chopper}}
|}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{linkbox|gallery=yes}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HW2 Chopper.png|Concept art of the Chopper for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2 Chopper.png|Concept art of the Chopper for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2 ChopperMenu.png|The Chopper in the ''Halo Wars 2'' main menu.
File:HW2B chopper.png|A Banished Chopper in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta]]''.
File:HW2B chopper.png|A Banished Chopper in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta]]''.
File:HW2-ChoppervsJackrabbit.png|A Banished Chopper fighting a [[M121 Jackrabbit]] in ''Halo Wars 2''.
File:HW2-ChoppervsJackrabbit.png|A Banished Chopper fighting a [[M121 Jackrabbit]] in ''Halo Wars 2''.
File:Avatar-Chopper.png|An Xbox Live Avatar Banished Chopper.
File:Avatar-Chopper.png|An Xbox Live Avatar Banished Chopper.
File:Chopper Banished.png|A Chopper as seen in-game, but in blue.
File:Chopper Banished.png|A Chopper as seen in-game, but in blue.
File:HW2 Flood Chopper.png|A Flood infected Banished Chopper.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR12|HSoR|Chapter=12}}
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
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{{Covenant Ground Vehicles}}
{{Covenant Ground Vehicles}}
[[Category:Banished Vehicles]]
[[Category:Banished vehicles|Chopper]]

Latest revision as of 04:34, September 9, 2023

Barug'qel Workshop Attack Bike
HW2 Banished Chopper.png
Production information

Manufacturer:

Barug'qel Workshop[1]
Armory of Gethrog[1]

Product line:

Chopper

Technical specifications

Length:

9.7 meters (31.9 ft)[1]

Width:

4.9 meters (16.2 ft)[1]

Height:

3.8 meters (12.4 ft)[1]

Mass:

2 metric tons (2.0 LT; 2.2 ST)[1]

Armament:

Crew:

1 driver[1]

Usage

In service:

Second Ark Conflict

Role(s):

Scout Vehicle[2]
Anti-Infantry Vehicle[2]

Affiliation:

Banished

 

The Barug'qel Workshop Attack Bike is a variant in the Chopper line of vehicles, used by the Banished.[1]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The Baruq'qel Choppers are much in the same vein as their regular and Covenant-era counterparts. They consist of two massive wheels on the front, and a driver located at the vehicle's rear - protected from enemy fire. The flanks of the vehicle leave the driver exposed to enemy fire. The vehicle is equipped with two Paegaas Workshop Spiker autocannons, which in themselves are capable of being upgraded to fire explosive shrapnel rounds.[2]

The front of the vehicle is equipped with heavy armor plating and massive spikes, capable of allowing the vehicle to ram enemy targets and punch through light vehicles such as Warthogs. These blades form the Chopper's namesake, and a reflection of the Brutes' savage culture.[2]

Development history[edit]

The Barug'qel Chopper was developed by the eponymous Barug'qel Workshop, and is mass-manufactured through the Armory of Gethrog. It was designed to be a much more heavily-armoured vehicle, designed to plow through fortifications and enemy vehicles with ease.[1]

Usage[edit]

The Banished Chopper variants are extremely coveted and popular vehicles. Troops under Atriox's command often compete with each other to become a Chopper driver in the Banished outrider squadrons, with these competitions resulting in many deaths and injuries among Banished personnel.[2]

Operational history[edit]

In March 2559, the Banished used their own modified version of the Chopper during operations against the crew of the UNSC Spirit of Fire on Installation 00.[3] Blue Team later encountered Choppers deployed by Banished forces on Reach during Operation: WOLFE.[4]

Variants[edit]

  • Terror Chopper: This variant of the Banished Chopper equips the aforementioned shrapnel rounds alongside an increased mass of armor and ramming spikes.[1][5]
  • The Terror Chopper.

    The Terror Chopper.

Gameplay[edit]

Halo Wars 2[edit]

  • Info: Scout, Fast moving, Can ram enemies
  • Tier: 1
  • Cost: Population 3, Supplies 245, Power 15
  • Chopper upgrade: Shrapnel Rounds
    • Info: Unit Upgrade, Adds explosive rounds, Detects Cloaked units
    • Tier: 2
    • Cost: Supplies 0, Power 450

In Halo Wars 2 Choppers can be built by all Banished leaders besides Let 'Volir and Ripa 'Moramee at the Banished outpost. As a scout unit Choppers can gather resources. Choppers do well against infantry, okay against vehicles, and poorly against aircraft and structures.

Phoenix log[edit]

Phoenix Log - Chopper
Phoenix log artwork

Aggressive scout and anti-infantry vehicle.

The Brute counterpart to the Ghost, Choppers are durable raiding vehicles that can deal out punishment with its twin spiker autocannons and ability to ram enemy forces that approach too close. The spike cannons can be upgraded with shrapnel rounds for additional explosive punch.

The Chopper gets its name from sharp rotary blades mounted at the front of the chassis to ram enemy vehicles and shred ground troops, a savage tactic reflective of Brute culture. Choppers are so popular among the Banished that competition to become a driver in the outrider squadrons is a major source of death and injury among Atriox's packs.

Gallery[edit]

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  • Concept art of the Chopper for Halo Wars 2.

    Concept art of the Chopper for Halo Wars 2.

  • The Chopper in the Halo Wars 2 main menu.

    The Chopper in the Halo Wars 2 main menu.

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

    A Banished Chopper in the Halo Wars 2 Open Beta.

  • A Banished Chopper fighting a M121 Jackrabbit in Halo Wars 2.

    A Banished Chopper fighting a M121 Jackrabbit in Halo Wars 2.

  • An Xbox Live Avatar Banished Chopper.

    An Xbox Live Avatar Banished Chopper.

  • A Chopper as seen in-game, but in blue.

    A Chopper as seen in-game, but in blue.

  • A Flood infected Banished Chopper.

    A Flood infected Banished Chopper.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 465
  2. ^ a b c d e Halo Wars 2, Phoenix Logs: Chopper
  3. ^ Halo Wars 2, Chopper in-game unit
  4. ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach, chapter 12
  5. ^ Halo Wars 2, Terror Chopper in-game unit

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