D'nomlhe-pattern Banshee: Difference between revisions

{{Title|''D'nomlhe''-pattern Banshee}}

{{Status|Canon}}

{{Center|Were you looking for the variant introduced in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', the [[Type-26 Banshee]], or the space fighter variant, the {{Pattern|Elsedda|Banshee}}?}}

{{Vehicle infobox

|name= ''D'nomlhe''-pattern Attack Flyer

|model=Type-54<br>

|affiliation=*[[Swords of Sanghelios]]<br>

*[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]

*[[Sky-chevaliers]]

The '''''D'nomlhe''-pattern Attack Flyer'''{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=286}} {{Type|54|Ground Support Aircraft|GSA}}, also known as the '''Hesduros-pattern''' or more simply the '''Banshee''', is a standard ground assault aircraft in service with various [[Covenant remnants|Covenant remnant factions]].<ref name="fodder">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-designs-of-the-times '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder - Designs of the Times'']</ref>  

== Specifications ==

=== Design details ===

The Type-54 Ground Support Aircraft is the [[Hesduros]]-pattern variant of the Banshee combat flyer. Not restrained by the conservative [[San'Shyuum]] bureaucrats of the [[Covenant]], the model features a design that harkens back to earlier Banshee models once used by the [[Sangheili]] on their homeworld, [[Sanghelios]]. The new model features numerous improvements, including [[energy shielding]]. Like the T-26B, the T-54 can be modified to operate in space.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level ''[[Blue Team (level)|Blue Team]]''</ref>

== Variants ==

* '''Sword Banshee''': The Swords of Sanghelios T-54, referred to as the Sword Banshee, is painted crimson and has better armor compared to the standard model. The Swords of Sanghelios make use of the T-54 primarily due to losses of their old models. Most were supplied from defectors and captured supply depots.<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>

* '''Banshee Ultra''': The Ultra Banshee is a rare, silver-painted, valuable, heavily armored variant of the Banshee with a rapid fire, linear-trajectory fuel rod cannon that leaves behind dangerous residue upon impact, in the same manner as the ''[[Pool of Radiance]]'', a special {{Pattern|Gespu|fuel rod gun}}.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} Only skilled Sangheili pilots are entrusted to operate Ultra Banshees.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-a-time-to-give-tanks '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''A Time to Give Tanks'']</ref>

* '''Temple Banshee''': "Temple Banshees" are anointed Banshees built with artistry in mind and used by the [[sky-chevaliers]]. These variants combine ancient tradition and ultra-tech advances; delicate grav impellors are wrapped in prayer strips and golden nanolaminate skins hand-carved and polished to a brilliant sheen by hopeful initiates learning secrets of the aerial hunt.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-surface-features '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder - Surface Features'']</ref> Masterwork Banshee with hardened armor, improved handling, and upgraded fuel rod cannon with reduced fire delay and ability to fire while boosting.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}

File:H5G-T54BansheeGSA-Sword.png|A Sword Banshee

File:H5G-T54BansheeGSA-Ultra.png|An Ultra Banshee

File:H5G-T54BansheeGSA-Temple.png|A Temple Banshee

File:H5G-Warzone-BaronSroam.png|A Warzone Banshee

== Operational history ==

The Type-54 GSA was put into service after the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]], with the Covenant remnants utilizing new manufacturing facilities to manufacture the model. The Type-54 was used in multiple battles, including the [[Battle of Kamchatka]] and various battles in the [[Blooding Years]]. Around the same time T-54 Banshees became popular in [[War Games]] matches aboard the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}

 

== Gameplay ==

=== Changes from the Type-26 Banshee in ''Halo 2 Anniversary'' ===

* The Banshee once again makes a noise similar to its ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' counterpart.

* The Banshee can once again use the fuel rod cannon in multiplayer.

* Like its ''Halo: Reach'' counterpart the Banshee can once again lock onto enemy aircraft with the fuel rod cannon, but not ground vehicles.

* If the player presses the melee button it will pass to Patrol Mode.

* The Banshee now has a light energy shield.

* The wing joints act as the Banshee's weak points; 103 [[BR85 battle rifle#BR85N Service Rifle|BR85N battle rifle]] bursts to the wing joints will destroy it.

 

== Gallery ==

===Development images===

File:H5G-Banshee concept.jpg|Concept art of the ''D'nomlhe''-pattern for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''

File:H5-ConceptArt-Type54Banshee.jpg|Rear concept art of the ''D'nomlhe''-pattern for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.

 

File:H5GA-Banshee.png|A Banshee in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Spartan Locke Armor Set Gamestop Ad]]''.

File:H5_Banshee.png|Another view of the Banshee.

File:H5G-ReqBanshee.png|A Banshee being purchased at a REQ terminal in [[Warzone]] in an earlier build of ''Halo 5: Guardians''.

File:H5G-BansheeHUD-Campaign.png|HUD of the Banshee by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.

File:H5G-BansheevsPhaeton.jpg|A Banshee firing its fuel rod cannon at a [[Phaeton]] on [[Raid on Apex 7]].

File:H5G-SwordT54Bansheesquadron.png|A Squadron of Sword Banshees.

== List of appearances ==

* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}

* ''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''

== Sources ==

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