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|image = [[File:HReach-PhantomDropship-FrontAngle.png|300px]] | |image = [[File:HReach-PhantomDropship-FrontAngle.png|300px]] | ||
|name = ''Ru'swum''-pattern | |name = ''Ru'swum''-pattern Warrior Transport | ||
|manufacturer = *[[Assembly Forges]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} | |manufacturer = *[[Assembly Forges]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} | ||
*[[Achoem Weapons]]{{Ref/Site|Id=Guide|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/1c2a19be-9f52-4ec4-93ac-d6cec703b88c/phantom|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Vehicles: Phantom|D=01|M=05|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Vehicles}} | *[[Achoem Weapons]]{{Ref/Site|Id=Guide|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/1c2a19be-9f52-4ec4-93ac-d6cec703b88c/phantom|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Vehicles: Phantom|D=01|M=05|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Vehicles}} | ||
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*2 light vehicles or 1 heavy vehicle{{Ref/Reuse|h4}} | *2 light vehicles or 1 heavy vehicle{{Ref/Reuse|h4}} | ||
**2 [[Type-26 Banshee]]s{{Ref/Reuse|h4}} | **2 [[Type-26 Banshee]]s{{Ref/Reuse|h4}} | ||
**2 | **2 {{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}}s{{Ref/Reuse|h4}} | ||
**1 | **1 {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4}} | ||
|skeleton = | |skeleton = | ||
|engine = Twin [[impulse drive]] system{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}{{Ref/Reuse|WP}} | |engine = Twin [[impulse drive]] system{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}{{Ref/Reuse|WP}} | ||
|capacity = | |capacity = | ||
|armament = * 1 [[Heavy plasma cannon|Type-44 DEW/M]]{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} | |armament = * 1 [[Heavy plasma cannon|Type-44 DEW/M]]{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} | ||
* 2 | * 2 {{Pattern|Pek|plasma cannon}}s{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} | ||
|consumables = | |consumables = | ||
|othersystems = [[Gravity lift]]{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}} | |othersystems = [[Gravity lift]]{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}} | ||
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The '''''Ru'swum''-pattern | The '''''Ru'swum''-pattern Warrior Transport''',{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22|Enc22|Page=282}} commonly known as the '''Phantom''', is a [[Covenant]] [[dropship]] and gunship in service with the [[Covenant]] and its [[Covenant remnants|successors]].{{Ref/Reuse|WP}} | ||
== Specifications == | == Specifications == | ||
=== Design details === | === Design details === | ||
[[File:Brute Pack.jpg|thumb|250px|left|[[Jiralhanae]] soldiers aboard a ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom.]] | [[File:Brute Pack.jpg|thumb|250px|left|[[Jiralhanae]] soldiers aboard a ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom.]] | ||
The ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom was common among the [[Covenant fleet]]s associated with the [[hierarch]] decrees.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} Currently the most common version of the Phantom,{{Ref/Reuse|WP}} it was quite so popular that several variants with exotic weapons systems, shield components, and even | The ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom was common among the [[Covenant fleet]]s associated with the [[hierarch]] decrees.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} Currently the most common version of the Phantom,{{Ref/Reuse|WP}} it was quite so popular that several variants with exotic weapons systems, shield components, and even breaching tools, were crafted to facilitate all possible operational needs.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} Its prominence was due to its speed, maneuverability, and firepower in atmospheric and exoatmospheric environments. It was favored by the [[Covenant]] for its armor's resilience in numerous environmental conditions. Due to these beneficial factors, the ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom became one of the most significant vehicles deployed by the Covenant during assaults or occupations of hostile sites.{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}} Despite the strength of its armor, the [[UNSC]]'s [[G79H-TC Pelican]] was capable of besting a ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom in combat.{{Ref/Level|Id=shut|H4|Shutdown}} | ||
=== Armament === | === Armament === | ||
Although Phantoms are rarely deployed in a gunship role, they are equipped with a large armament.{{Ref/Site|Id=waypoint|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/detail/phantom/b5b73b06-50fa-4bcf-b624-ae5110223eb2|Site=Halo Official Site|Page=Phantom Halo Official Site|D=28|M=12|Y=2011}} The Phanton's reasonably distributed firepower was another reason for its prominence. Its primary armament is one single [[Heavy plasma cannon|Type-44 Directed Energy Weapon/M]] plasma autocannon located underneath its nose and twin and its side-mounted secondary armament is two | Although Phantoms are rarely deployed in a gunship role, they are equipped with a large armament.{{Ref/Site|Id=waypoint|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/detail/phantom/b5b73b06-50fa-4bcf-b624-ae5110223eb2|Site=Halo Official Site|Page=Phantom Halo Official Site|D=28|M=12|Y=2011}} The Phanton's reasonably distributed firepower was another reason for its prominence. Its primary armament is one single [[Heavy plasma cannon|Type-44 Directed Energy Weapon/M]] plasma autocannon located underneath its nose and twin and its side-mounted secondary armament is two {{Pattern|Pek|plasma cannon}}s attached to the dropship’s open bay doors,{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}} which allow gunners to swiftly clear the deployment zones.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} | ||
===Crew and complement=== | ===Crew and complement=== | ||
The Phantom crew consists of a pilot, a weapon officer,{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}} and two gunners who are both in charge of two plamsa cannons,{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} which are typically [[Unggoy]] troops.{{Ref/Reuse|h4}}{{Ref/Game|Id=hr|HR|Detail=''campaign and multiplayer gameplay''}} The ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom's payload capacity is similar to that of the ''Kez'katu''-pattern as it can transport twenty-four (up to thirty){{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} soldier "standard" passengers,{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} and at least two [[Type-26 Banshee]]s or | The Phantom crew consists of a pilot, a weapon officer,{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}} and two gunners who are both in charge of two plamsa cannons,{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} which are typically [[Unggoy]] troops.{{Ref/Reuse|h4}}{{Ref/Game|Id=hr|HR|Detail=''campaign and multiplayer gameplay''}} The ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom's payload capacity is similar to that of the ''Kez'katu''-pattern as it can transport twenty-four (up to thirty){{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} soldier "standard" passengers,{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} and at least two [[Type-26 Banshee]]s or {{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}}s, or just one {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}},{{Ref/Game|Id=h4|H4|In-game unit}} as well as essential equipment such as [[Covenant watchtower]]s, and components of [[Skar'wa-pattern Mantis|anti-aircraft batteries]] by utilizing its [[gravity lift]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc09}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}} While passengers are generally deployed from the ventral [[gravity lift]] and from the doors located by either of the dropship's large side doors, [[Mgalekgolo]] soldiers due to their size are deployed from the Phantom through the use of its gravity lift.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc09|Enc09|Page=268}}{{Ref/Book|Id=enc11|Enc11|Page=281}} They have also been seen to transport teams of [[Huragok]], which are carried in cases and swing from the Phantom's underside.{{Ref/Game|Id=odst|ODST|Detail=''campaign gameplay''}} | ||
===Usage=== | ===Usage=== | ||
Although the ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom were less freqeuntly used since the much earlier stages of the [[Human-Covenant War]], such as during [[Battle of Alpha Corvi II]]{{Ref/Comic|Id=hcd|HCD|Issue=[[Halo: Collateral Damage Issue 1|#1]]}} and [[Harvest campaign]],{{Ref/Comic|HWG}} its most prominent use was during the final engagements, including the [[Fall of Reach]] and [[Battle for Earth]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} In the [[2552|last year]] of the Human-Covenant War, it was largely supplanted by a newer pattern, the {{Pattern|Kez'katu|Phantom}}, though many Covenant troops never used the newer model.{{Ref/Reuse|WP}} After the war, disparate [[Covenant remnants]],{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}} such as [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]], used the ''Ru'swum''-pattern as their primary [[dropship]], due to the scarcity of the ''Kez'katu''-pattern after [[High Charity]]'s destruction.{{Ref/Site|Id=WP|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/phantom|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Phantom|D=30|M=10|Y=2021}} Although warring Sangheili factions has made extensive use of the ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom, the UNSC also captured a large number of these vehicles during the [[Requiem Campaign]].{{Ref/Reuse|WP}} The {{Pattern|Mikpramu|Phantom}} would later be seen in widespread use by Covenant factions and [[Swords of Sanghelios]] due to diminishing numbers of ''Ru'swum''-pattern and ''Kez'katu''-pattern Phantoms.{{Ref/Reuse|WP}} | Although the ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom were less freqeuntly used since the much earlier stages of the [[Human-Covenant War]], such as during [[Battle of Alpha Corvi II]]{{Ref/Comic|Id=hcd|HCD|Issue=[[Halo: Collateral Damage Issue 1|#1]]}} and [[Harvest campaign]],{{Ref/Comic|HWG}} its most prominent use was during the final engagements, including the [[Fall of Reach]] and [[Battle for Earth]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} In the [[2552|last year]] of the Human-Covenant War, it was largely supplanted by a newer pattern, the {{Pattern|Kez'katu|Phantom}}, though many Covenant troops never used the newer model.{{Ref/Reuse|WP}} After the war, disparate [[Covenant remnants]],{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}} such as [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]], used the ''Ru'swum''-pattern as their primary [[dropship]], due to the scarcity of the ''Kez'katu''-pattern after [[High Charity]]'s destruction.{{Ref/Site|Id=WP|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/phantom|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Phantom|D=30|M=10|Y=2021}} Although warring Sangheili factions has made extensive use of the ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom, the UNSC also captured a large number of these vehicles during the [[Requiem Campaign]].{{Ref/Reuse|WP}} The {{Pattern|Mikpramu|Phantom}} would later be seen in widespread use by Covenant factions and [[Swords of Sanghelios]] due to diminishing numbers of ''Ru'swum''-pattern and ''Kez'katu''-pattern Phantoms.{{Ref/Reuse|WP}} | ||
The [[Banished]] salvaged and [[ | The [[Banished]] salvaged and [[Eklon'Dal Workshop Phantom|modified]] their ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantoms,{{Ref/Site|Id=Grim|URL=https://twitter.com/GrimBrotherOne/status/878420846628319232|Site=Twitter|Page=Jeff Easterling|D=28|M=12|Y=2011}} then designed to serve as gunships and firing platforms.{{Ref/Site|Id=cf|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/know-scope|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Know-Scope|D=01|M=07|Y=2017}} | ||
==UNSC designations== | ==UNSC designations== | ||
*'''Type-44 Troop Carrier''' - ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantoms used by Jul 'Mdama's Covenant during the Requiem campaigns.{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} | *'''Type-44 Troop Carrier''' - ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantoms used by Jul 'Mdama's Covenant during the Requiem campaigns.{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} | ||
*'''Type-52 Troop Carrier''' - ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantoms used by Covenant forces during the Fall of Reach and Battle of Installation 00. Shares the designation with the ''Kez' | *'''Type-52 Troop Carrier''' - ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantoms used by Covenant forces during the Fall of Reach and Battle of Installation 00. Shares the designation with the ''Kez'katu''-pattern Phantom.{{Ref/Reuse|enc09}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}} | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
*'''Phantom ship breacher''' – Several ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantoms deployed by Jul' Mdama's Covenant were additionally equipped with a long [[boarding]] umbilical that can be extended from the dropship to connect to the hull or glass windows of another vessel, allowing the Phantom to fulfill a role that is somewhat similar to that of the {{Pattern|R'sisho|Tick}} and {{Pattern|Brhi Xur|Leech}}. Once the umbilical forms a connection with a vessel, it will breach the material, depressurizing the room that is being breached until a rapidly deployed force field seals the breach.{{Ref/Level|H4|Dawn}} | ===Ship breacher configuration=== | ||
*'''Phantom ship breacher''' – Several ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantoms deployed by Jul' Mdama's Covenant were additionally equipped with a long [[Naval boarding|boarding]] umbilical that can be extended from the dropship to connect to the hull or glass windows of another vessel, allowing the Phantom to fulfill a [[boarding craft]] role that is somewhat similar to that of the {{Pattern|R'sisho|Tick}} and {{Pattern|Brhi Xur|Leech}}. Once the umbilical forms a connection with a vessel, it will breach the material, depressurizing the room that is being breached until a rapidly deployed force field seals the breach.{{Ref/Level|H4|Dawn}} | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:HTMCC-H4_BoardingPhantom_1.png|A Phantom equipped with lateral boarding tubes. | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Cannon configurations=== | ===Cannon configurations=== | ||
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====Changes from ''Halo 3'' to ''Halo: Reach''==== | ====Changes from ''Halo 3'' to ''Halo: Reach''==== | ||
*The auto-cannon is replaced by a cannon that has a slower rate of fire and has a more explosive effect upon impact, similar to a | *The auto-cannon is replaced by a cannon that has a slower rate of fire and has a more explosive effect upon impact, similar to a {{Pattern|Elo'Nakada|concussion rifle}}. | ||
*The two front engine turbines no longer glow blue. | *The two front engine turbines no longer glow blue. | ||
*There are no longer any "weak points"; it takes the same amount of weapons fire to destroy regardless of hit location. | *There are no longer any "weak points"; it takes the same amount of weapons fire to destroy regardless of hit location. | ||
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*Far less debris is left behind when destroyed; only the debris from the chin gun, the Type-52 Plasma Cannons on the sides, and a portion of the cockpit will be left when it explodes. Furthermore, not all Phantoms encountered are destructible. | *Far less debris is left behind when destroyed; only the debris from the chin gun, the Type-52 Plasma Cannons on the sides, and a portion of the cockpit will be left when it explodes. Furthermore, not all Phantoms encountered are destructible. | ||
*The Phantom has more health, capable of withstanding up to five [[M808C Scorpion]] shots before exploding. | *The Phantom has more health, capable of withstanding up to five [[M808C Scorpion]] shots before exploding. | ||
*A variant outfitted for space combat, called the [[ | *A variant outfitted for space combat, called the {{Pattern|R'shwupa|Phantom}}, is introduced. | ||
====Changes from ''Halo: Reach'' to ''Halo 4''==== | |||
*The Phantom now sports a much darker blue-purple color and the lights around the Phantom are now green rather than blue in-line with other Halo 4 era Storm Covenant vehicles and weapons. | |||
*There is no longer any variant of this Phantom that has a spot-light on it. However there is a new variant supporting boarding craft equipment mounted under the belly of the dropship. It is only seen in 1 instance on the level [[Dawn]]. | |||
*In Halo 4, there are absolutely no instances of enemies being dropped via the gravity lift on the bottom of the dropship, whereas Halo: Reach had a couple rare instances of this. | |||
*Like many explosions in Halo 4, the Phantom's destruction is very lackluster, only showing a small red-blue explosion and a few pieces of the Phantom falling to the ground. | |||
== Production notes == | == Production notes == | ||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
=== | ===Illustrations=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Ariel CovenantLeaving.png|An armada of Phantoms leaving [[Ariel]] shortly after [[Operation: FIRESIDE]]. | File:Ariel CovenantLeaving.png|An armada of Phantoms leaving [[Ariel]] shortly after [[Operation: FIRESIDE]]. | ||
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File:HCD-Blackreef.png|A ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom firing its heavy plasma cannon during the [[Battle of Alpha Corvi II]]. | File:HCD-Blackreef.png|A ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom firing its heavy plasma cannon during the [[Battle of Alpha Corvi II]]. | ||
File:Enc22 PhantomCity.png|''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantoms flying over the [[High Charity#The Golden City|The Golden City]] on [[High Charity]] in the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]''. | File:Enc22 PhantomCity.png|''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantoms flying over the [[High Charity#The Golden City|The Golden City]] on [[High Charity]] in the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]''. | ||
File:Enc22 Qikost.png| | File:Enc22 Qikost.png|''Halo 5: Guardians'' concept art depicting a ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom at a seaside structure, used to represent [[Qikost]] in the ''Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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File:Phantom_Rough.jpg|A rough model of a Phantom, used in background battles. | File:Phantom_Rough.jpg|A rough model of a Phantom, used in background battles. | ||
File:PhantomAszod.jpg|A Phantom participating at the [[Battle of Asźod]]. | File:PhantomAszod.jpg|A Phantom participating at the [[Battle of Asźod]]. | ||
File:HTMCC-H4 BoardingPhantom 1.png|A Phantom equipped with external boarding chutes. | |||
File:HTMCC-H4 BoardingPhantom 2.png|Front view of the Phantom equipped for breaching. | |||
File:HTMCC-H4 BoardingPhantom 4.png|Close up of the Phantomn's external boarding chutes. | |||
File:HTMCC-H4 BoardingPhantom 5.png|A Phantom breaching the ''Dawn''. | |||
File:H4-E3-Campaign-6.jpg|Phantom and Banshee squadrons head to the crash site of {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. | File:H4-E3-Campaign-6.jpg|Phantom and Banshee squadrons head to the crash site of {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. | ||
File:H4-T44Phantom.png|John-117 confronts a ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom during the Battle of Requiem. | File:H4-T44Phantom.png|John-117 confronts a ''Ru'swum''-pattern Phantom during the Battle of Requiem. | ||
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*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | *''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | ||
**''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]'' | **''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: New Blood]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]'' | *''[[Halo: Ground Command]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]'' | *''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]'' | ||
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**''[[Sacrifice]]'' | **''[[Sacrifice]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]'' | *''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Halo: The Machine Breaks]]'' | |||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||