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{{ | {{Title|'' 'sKelln''}} | ||
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[[File:Enc22 'sKelln.jpg|thumb|300px|The 'sKelln.]] | |||
The '''''{{'}}sKelln''''' is a leathery, winged aerial [[List of animals|predator]] native to [[Sanghelios]], the homeworld of the [[Sangheili]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=HBC1|HBC|Chapter=1}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22p229|Enc22|Page=229}} The [[Uztet'sKelln|''Uztet'sKelln''-pattern]] attack-fighter of Sangheili antiquity was named and modeled after the ''{{'}}sKelln'', with [[Type-26 Banshee|its successors]] following a similar design.{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/banshee|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Banshee|D=30|M=06|Y=2021}} | |||
==Overview== | |||
===Anatomy and physiology=== | |||
The ''{{'}}sKelln'' is a large aerial [[List of animals|creature]] with leathery purple skin on most of its body and white skin on its chest and the underside of its pair of vaguely [[Wikipedia:Bat|bat]]-like wings.{{Ref/Reuse|HBC1}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p229}} Its body resembles that of [[Earth]]'s [[Wikipedia:Cetacea|cetaceans]] with a bulbous head which tapers to a tail. The ''{{'}}sKelln''{{'}}s mouth is framed by a pair of aggressively-toothed mandibles. Just behind its mouth are its eyes, located on either side of its head. Behind each of its eyes, running down its back, and on the tips of its wings are [[Wikipedia:Bioluminescence|bioluminescent]] spots which glow blue.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p229}} | |||
===Behavior=== | |||
The ''{{'}}sKelln'' are strong and majestic predators that satiate their ravenous appetites by stalking prey from the sky. They are also known to be capable of reaching astonishing speeds.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p229}} | |||
===Habitat=== | |||
The ''{{'}}sKelln'' are native to [[Sanghelios]], commonly being seen in the skies over the planet's mountain ranges.{{Ref/Site|Id=cf|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-surface-features|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Surface Features|D=30|M=06|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Game|HINF|Armor coatings (Halo Infinite)|Armor coating|Detail=Blood Shadow description|Quote=There are many lessons in life to be learned from observing the ''{{'}}sKelln'' hunt their prey in the mountains of Sanghelios.}} | |||
==History== | |||
===Sangheili culture=== | |||
In the ancient past of the [[Sangheili]], [[sky-chevaliers]] would ride on the backs of ''{{'}}sKelln'' and use them on hunts.{{Ref/Reuse|cf}} The [[Uztet'sKelln|''Uztet'sKelln''-pattern]] attack-fighter took inspiration from and was named after the ''{{'}}sKelln''. The successors of the ''Uztet'sKelln'', commonly referred to as [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshees]], follow a similar design,{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} with the {{Pattern|D'nomlhe|Banshee}}'s biomimetic aesthetic considered to bear particular resemblance to the ''{{'}}sKelln''.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=286}} The [['Ahtulai Workshop Banshee]] utilized by the [[Banished]] has been twisted from its ''{{'}}sKelln'' inspiration to closer resemble an aerial predator from the [[Jiralhanae]] homeworld of [[Doisac]].{{Ref/Game|Id=PL|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Banshee}} | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Enc22 Concept 'sKelln.jpg|Concept sketches of the ''{{'}}sKelln'' for the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)|Halo Encyclopedia]]'', showing various inspirations for the creature's design. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'' {{Fm}} | *''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'' {{Fm}} | ||
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{mo}} | *''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{mo}} | ||
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{mo}} | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Latest revision as of 12:39, June 9, 2024
The 'sKelln is a leathery, winged aerial predator native to Sanghelios, the homeworld of the Sangheili.[1][2] The Uztet'sKelln-pattern attack-fighter of Sangheili antiquity was named and modeled after the 'sKelln, with its successors following a similar design.[3]
Overview[edit]
Anatomy and physiology[edit]
The 'sKelln is a large aerial creature with leathery purple skin on most of its body and white skin on its chest and the underside of its pair of vaguely bat-like wings.[1][2] Its body resembles that of Earth's cetaceans with a bulbous head which tapers to a tail. The 'sKelln's mouth is framed by a pair of aggressively-toothed mandibles. Just behind its mouth are its eyes, located on either side of its head. Behind each of its eyes, running down its back, and on the tips of its wings are bioluminescent spots which glow blue.[2]
Behavior[edit]
The 'sKelln are strong and majestic predators that satiate their ravenous appetites by stalking prey from the sky. They are also known to be capable of reaching astonishing speeds.[2]
Habitat[edit]
The 'sKelln are native to Sanghelios, commonly being seen in the skies over the planet's mountain ranges.[4][5]
History[edit]
Sangheili culture[edit]
In the ancient past of the Sangheili, sky-chevaliers would ride on the backs of 'sKelln and use them on hunts.[4] The Uztet'sKelln-pattern attack-fighter took inspiration from and was named after the 'sKelln. The successors of the Uztet'sKelln, commonly referred to as Banshees, follow a similar design,[3] with the D'nomlhe-pattern Banshee's biomimetic aesthetic considered to bear particular resemblance to the 'sKelln.[6] The 'Ahtulai Workshop Banshee utilized by the Banished has been twisted from its 'sKelln inspiration to closer resemble an aerial predator from the Jiralhanae homeworld of Doisac.[7]
Gallery[edit]
Concept sketches of the 'sKelln for the Halo Encyclopedia, showing various inspirations for the creature's design.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo: Broken Circle (First mentioned)
- Halo Wars 2 (Mentioned only)
- Halo Infinite (Mentioned only)
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b Halo: Broken Circle, chapter 1
- ^ a b c d Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 229
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Banshee (Retrieved on Jun 30, 2021) [archive]
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Surface Features (Retrieved on Jun 30, 2021) [archive]
- ^ Halo Infinite, Armor coating: Blood Shadow description "There are many lessons in life to be learned from observing the 'sKelln hunt their prey in the mountains of Sanghelios."
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 286
- ^ Halo Wars 2, Phoenix Logs: Banshee
