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{{Era|HCW|Post}}
{{Title|''Kmiro'sish''-pattern Lich}}
{{Ship Class Infobox
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Disambig header|the mainline Lich model|the variant used by the [[Banished]]|Eklon'Dal Workshop Lich}}
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|name=Deployment Platform Type-56
|name=''Kmiro'sish''-pattern World Patroller
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|mass=
|mass=1,511.3 tons (1371 tonnes){{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|max speed=
|max speed=
|engine=*[[Impulse drive]] system <ref name="H4VG"/>
|engine=*[[Impulse drive]] system {{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}
*Movement control turbines <ref name="H4VG"/>
*Movement control turbines {{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}
|hull=Nanolaminate hull plating  
|hull=Nanolaminate hull plating  
|sensor=
|sensor=
|target=
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|armament=*Primary plasma autocannon (T-56 PEW/M)<ref name="Guide"/>
|armament=*1 [[Focus cannon|''Emim''-pattern focus beam]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} (T-56 PEW/M){{Ref/Reuse|Guide}}
*Side-mounted [[Type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon|plasma cannons]] (4)
*4 Side-mounted [[Pek-pattern plasma cannon|plasma cannons]] (4){{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|crew=Pilot and weapons officer
|crew=Pilot and weapons officer{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|complement=30-40 passengers
|complement=*30-40 passengers{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*1 [[Phantom]]{{Ref/Level|Id=H5SoS|H5G|Swords of Sanghelios (level)|Swords of Sanghelios}}
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|othersystems=*[[Gravity lift]]
|othersystems=*[[Gravity lift]]
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[[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group]]<br>
[[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group]]<br>
[[Kig-Yar]] [[Piracy|pirates]]<br>
[[Kig-Yar]] [[Piracy|pirates]]<br>
[[The Banished]]
[[Banished]]
}}
}}


The '''Deployment Platform T-56 Ground Support/Ultra Heavy''', colloquially known as the '''Lich''', is a [[Covenant]] matériel deployment vessel manufactured by [[Achoem Weapons]].<ref name="Guide">'''[[Halo 4 Interactive Guide]]'''</ref> In keeping with the naming scheme of most Covenant vehicles, the Lich is named after a [[Wikipedia:Lich|supernatural being]].
The '''''Kmiro'sish''-pattern World Patroller'''{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}, {{Type|56|Deployment Platform Ground Support/Ultra Heavy}}, or colloquially the '''[[Lich]]''', is a [[Covenant]] matériel deployment vessel manufactured by [[Achoem Weapons]].{{Ref/Site|Id=Guide|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/7543ad4d-1f51-4093-876d-f742929cdec1/lich|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Vehicles: Lich|D=01|M=05|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Vehicles}} In keeping with the naming scheme of most Covenant vehicles, the Lich is named after a [[Wikipedia:Lich|supernatural being]].


==Overview==
==Overview==
The Covenant's largest airborne deployment platform, the Lich boasts heavy armament and is capable of mass deployments of up to forty soldiers. Because of this, [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] encounters with Liches have almost always resulted in total destruction of the UNSC ground forces, resulting in a lack of available information on the craft.<ref name="Guide"/> Like smaller Covenant dropships, the Lich is spaceworthy. It is also capable of traveling through [[Slipstream space|slipspace]], though presumably it cannot do so under its own power. It's shielding, at the very least, is strong enough to endure the radiation of slipspace while following in ''[[Mantle's Approach]]'s'' wake.<ref name="Shutdown">'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Shutdown]]''</ref><ref name="Midnight">'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Midnight]]''</ref>
The Covenant's largest airborne deployment platform, the Lich boasts heavy armament and is capable of mass deployments of up to forty soldiers. Because of this, [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] encounters with Liches have almost always resulted in total destruction of the UNSC ground forces, resulting in a lack of available information on the craft.{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}} Like smaller Covenant dropships, the Lich is spaceworthy. It is also capable of traveling through [[Slipstream space|slipspace]], though presumably it cannot do so under its own power. Its shielding, at the very least, is strong enough to endure the radiation of slipspace while following in ''[[Mantle's Approach]]'s'' wake.{{Ref/Level|Id=Shutdown|H4|Shutdown}}{{Ref/Level|Id=Midnight|H4|Midnight}}


Similar to the [[Type-44 Troop Carrier|Type-44]] and [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Type-52 Phantom]] dropships, the Lich sports a [[gravity lift]] on its ventral surface. It likewise has two large bay doors on either side of the hull and [[Type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon|Type-52 plasma cannons]] are stationed at each doorway. The Lich's main gun seems to be an ultra-heavy [[focus cannon]] like that of the [[Scarab]]. Part of the craft's power core is exposed on an aft pylon.<ref name="Reclaimer">'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Reclaimer (level)|Reclaimer]]''</ref>
Similar to the [[Ru'swum-pattern Phantom|Type-44]] and [[Kez'katu-pattern Phantom|Type-52 Phantom]] dropships, the Lich sports a [[gravity lift]] on its ventral surface. It likewise has two large bay doors on either side of the hull and [[Pek-pattern plasma cannon|Type-52 plasma cannons]] are stationed at each doorway. The Lich's primary weapon consists of a [[Plasma weaponry|plasma autocannon]], designated the Type-56 PEW/M.{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}} Part of the craft's power core is exposed on an aft pylon.{{Ref/Level|Id=Reclaimer|H4|Reclaimer (level)|Reclaimer}}


==Identified Liches==
==Identified Liches==
*''[[Upright Chalice]]'' - Used on the attack against UNSC's [[Alpha Base (Installation 04)|Alpha Base]].
*''[[Sundered Psalm]]'' - Operated by the [[Shields of Requiem]] mercenary band.
*''[[Upright Chalice]]'' - Used in the attack on the UNSC's [[Alpha Base (Installation 04)|Alpha Base]].


==Deployment history==
==Deployment history==
Though the Covenant used the Lich during the [[Human-Covenant War]], it remained rarely seen due to it usually being used by civilian and security roles.<ref>'''[[Halo 4: Official Game Guide]] (Collector's Edition)''' Page 63</ref> Moreover, the vehicle's great effectiveness often resulted in the annihilation of its human opponents. Thus, it remained poorly documented by the UNSC until the post-war period.<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/7543ad4d-1f51-4093-876d-f742929cdec1/lich?category=vehicles '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Lich'']</ref> Following the [[Great Schism]] the need for troop transports outweighed the supply.<ref name="W79">''[[Halo Warfleet]]'', ''p. 79''</ref>
Though the Covenant used the Lich during the [[Human-Covenant War]], it remained rarely seen due to it usually being used by civilian and security roles.{{Ref/Book|Halo 4: Official Game Guide|Detail=Collector's Edition|Page=63}} Moreover, the vehicle's great effectiveness often resulted in the annihilation of its human opponents. Thus, it remained poorly documented by the UNSC until the post-war period.{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}} At least one notable encounter with a Lich occurred late in the war. During the [[Battle of Installation 04|Battle of]] [[Installation 04]] in [[2552#September|September 2552]], the Lich ''[[Upright Chalice]]''⁠ was deployed from the [[Covenant destroyer|destroyer]] ''[[Blameless Conceit]]'' to deliver Covenant troops to [[Alpha Base (Installation 04)|Alpha Base]], in a [[Battle of Alpha Base|ploy to destroy]] the UNSC's primary foothold on the ring. After delivering its compliment, the Lich returned to the ''Blameless Conceit''.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFRaven|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/thats-so-raven|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - That's So Raven|D=30|M=10|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Level|Id=AlphaBase|HFR|Alpha Base (Halo: Fireteam Raven level)|Alpha Base}} Following the [[Great Schism]], the need for troop transports outweighed the supply of Liches.{{Ref/Book|Id=W79|HWF|Page=79}}


[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] deployed multiple Liches during their initial foray on the [[Forerunner]] [[shield world]] [[Requiem]] in July [[2557]]. After the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}'s [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] and [[SPARTAN Program|Spartan]] complement disabled an array of Forerunner [[particle cannon]]s, they were attacked by a Lich.<ref name="Reclaimer"/> The Lich quickly disabled a [[Mobile Anti-Aircraft Weapons Platform M510 Siegework/Ultra-Heavy|Mammoth's]] [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]] and dropped off troops. [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[John-117]] and a team of SPARTAN-IVs boarded the craft and destroyed it by destroying its reactor, causing it to explode.
[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] deployed multiple Liches during [[Battle of Requiem|their initial foray]] on the [[Forerunner]] [[shield world]] [[Requiem]] in July [[2557]]. After the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}'s [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] and [[SPARTAN Program|Spartan]] complement disabled an array of Forerunner [[particle cannon]]s, they were attacked by a Lich. The Lich quickly disabled a [[M510 Mammoth|Mammoth's]] [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]] and dropped off troops supported by Phantoms dropping in Wraiths and Ghosts. [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[John-117]] and a team of SPARTAN-IVs boarded the craft and destroyed it by destroying its reactor, causing it to explode.{{Ref/Reuse|Reclaimer}}


Later, when the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]] set course for [[Halo Array|Halo]] [[Installation 03]], several Liches followed [[Mantle's Approach|his vessel]] through slipspace. One of them was commandeered by SPARTAN-117 and his AI companion [[Cortana]].<ref name="Shutdown"/> Due to a [[Rampancy|rampant]] episode, Cortana allowed this Lich to crash into [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI's]] ''[[Ivanoff Station]]''.<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Composer (level)|Composer]]''</ref>
Later, when the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]] set course for [[Halo Array|Halo]] [[Installation 03]], several Liches followed [[Mantle's Approach|his vessel]] through slipspace. One of them was commandeered by SPARTAN-117 and his AI companion [[Cortana]].{{Ref/Reuse|Shutdown}} Due to a [[Rampancy|rampant]] episode, Cortana allowed this Lich to crash into [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI's]] ''[[Ivanoff Station]]''.{{Ref/Level|H4|Composer (level)|Composer}}


In February [[2558]], a Lich was deployed when [[Fireteam Crimson]] activated a signal in [[Apex]]. Crimson boarded the Lich and stole its power core in order to power up the [[Harvester]]. This caused the Lich to become unstable, destroying it.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''Episode 10, Chapter 3: "[[S1/Exodus/Seize the Power|Seize the Power]]"</ref>
In February [[2558]], during the [[Requiem Campaign]], [[Roland]] had [[Fireteam Crimson]] activate an alarm at "[[Apex]]" that summoned a Lich to the area. Needing a replacement power source for a [[Za'zayara-pattern Harvester|Harvester]] at [[Harvester (location)|another location]], Roland planned to have Crimson steal the Lich's power source. Aided by [[Fireteam Forest]], Crimson defeated the troops deployed by the Lich until it took up position at a nearby cliffside to pepper the area with turret fire. Crimson was able to board the Lich and eliminate the crew. As Roland couldn't override the security locks, Crimson was sent to the engine core rather than the cockpit. Crimson removed the power core, causing the Lich's systems to run wild. Moments after Crimson jumped to safety, the Lich, energy flowing all over it, flew a short distance away and exploded.{{Ref/SpOps|10|Seize the Power}} Crimson was subsequently able to use the Lich's power core to successfully restore power to the Harvester and use it to reach [[Requiem slipspace artifacts|the artifact]] needed to free ''Infinity'' from Requiem.{{Ref/SpOps|One Last Time}}


On March 5, 2558, [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group]] [[Battle of Ealen IV|attacked]] attacked the peace conference between the UNSC, the [[Swords of Sanghelios]], and [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] [[Lydus]]' pack. During the battle one of the mercenaries' Liches was destroyed by [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan]] [[Sarah Palmer]] when she threw her helmet full of grenades into the Lich's gravity lift.<ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 2|Issue #2]]''</ref> By May 2558, a band of [[Kig-Yar]] [[pirate]]s had collected numerous Liches in a [[black market]] base on [[Ven III]].<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 11|Issue #11]]''</ref>
On March 5, 2558, [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group]] [[Battle of Ealen IV|attacked]] attacked the peace conference between the UNSC, the [[Swords of Sanghelios]], and [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] [[Lydus]]' pack. During the battle one of the mercenaries' Liches was destroyed by [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan]] [[Sarah Palmer]] when she threw her helmet full of grenades into the Lich's gravity lift.{{Ref/Comic|HEsc|Issue=2}} By May 2558, a band of [[Kig-Yar]] [[pirate]]s had collected numerous Liches in a [[black market]] base on [[Ven III]].{{Ref/Comic|HEsc|Issue=11}}


On October 27th, the Swords of Sanghelios sent a Lich to rendezvous with {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} in the Urs System. [[Fireteam Osiris]] used the ship to reach Sanghelios, and then inserted to Nuusra aboard a Phantom deployed by the Lich.<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''' ''campaign level [[Swords of Sanghelios (level)|Swords of Sanghelios]]''</ref> Arbiter [[Thel 'Vadam]] used Liches among his aerial forces during his assault against Covenant forces in [[Sunaion]], travelling aboard one with Osiris until it landed in the city.<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''' ''campaign level [[Battle of Sunaion (level)|Battle of Sunaion]]''</ref>
On October 27, the Swords of Sanghelios sent a Lich to rendezvous with {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} in the Urs System. [[Fireteam Osiris]] used the ship to reach Sanghelios, and then inserted to Nuusra aboard a Phantom deployed by the Lich.{{Ref/Reuse|H5SoS}} Arbiter [[Thel 'Vadam]] used Liches among his aerial forces during his assault against Covenant forces in [[Sunaion]], travelling aboard one with Osiris until it landed in the city.{{Ref/Level|H5G|Battle of Sunaion (level)|Battle of Sunaion}}


By April [[2559]] the [[Banished]] utilized Liches as transports for their [[Outpost]]s during the [[Second Ark Conflict]].<ref name="HW2">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref>
By April [[2559]] the [[Banished]] utilized their own [[Eklon'Dal Workshop Lich|variants]] of the Lich as transports during the [[Second Ark Conflict]].{{Ref/Game|HW2|[[Eklon'Dal Workshop Lich]] in-game unit}} They continued to use these modified variants throughout the year, with [[Atriox]]'s personal Lich ''[[Pegoras]]'' later playing a key role during [[Operation: WOLFE]]{{Ref/Novel|HSoR}} and the later stages of the war on [[Installation 00|the Ark]].{{Ref/Novel|HDW}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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*The Lich occupies a remarkably similar gameplay niche to the Scarab in previous games. The Lich is likewise encountered in the campaign and Spartan Ops as a "boss" enemy that must be boarded and destroyed via firing into its power core. Its weaponry, internal layout, and size are also somewhat reminiscent of the Scarab.
*The Lich occupies a remarkably similar gameplay niche to the Scarab in previous games. The Lich is likewise encountered in the campaign and Spartan Ops as a "boss" enemy that must be boarded and destroyed via firing into its power core. Its weaponry, internal layout, and size are also somewhat reminiscent of the Scarab.
*When the Lich is first encountered in the level "[[Reclaimer (level)|Reclaimer]]", Commander Lasky refers to it as an "unidentified Covenant vehicle" despite the craft being cataloged in 2556, though it may refer to him not seeing the vehicle until it was in sight.
*When the Lich is first encountered in the level ''[[Reclaimer (level)|Reclaimer]]'', Commander Lasky refers to it as an "unidentified Covenant vehicle" despite the craft being cataloged in 2556, though it may refer to him not seeing the vehicle until it was in sight.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Concept art===
<gallery>
File:H4 Lich Concept 1.jpg|Early concept art for the Lich.
File:H4 Lich Concept 2.jpg|Concept art for the Lich.
File:H4 Lich Concept 3.jpg|Finalised concept art for the Lich.
File:H4 CovenantTerminal Concept 1.jpg|Concept art of a control panel that later became the Lich's control panel in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4 CovenantTerminal Concept 2.jpg|Concept art of a Covenant terminal.
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Halo 4 Concept Art by Albert Ng 04b.jpg|Concept art of a control panel that later became the Lich's control panel in ''Halo 4''.
File:Lich_Controls.png|Lich control panel in ''Halo 4''.
File:Lich_Controls.png|Lich control panel in ''Halo 4''.
File:Halo4-T56-Lich-GSDPUH-Screen.jpg|A Lich flying through space toward ''Ivanoff Station'' in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:Halo4-T56-Lich-GSDPUH-Screen.jpg|A Lich flying through space toward ''Ivanoff Station'' in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
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File:H4-Lich-Interior-02.jpg|The control room of the Lich.
File:H4-Lich-Interior-02.jpg|The control room of the Lich.
File:H4-Lich-Interior-03.jpg|Closeup of the Lich's core.
File:H4-Lich-Interior-03.jpg|Closeup of the Lich's core.
File:H4 LichInteriorUnstable.png|Interior view of Lich experiencing power surge prior to destruction.
File:MCC-H4 Lich&Phantoms.png|A T-56 Lich and two T-44 Phantoms on [[Impact]] in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.
File:Lich Halo Escalation Issue 2.png|A Lich being used by Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group during the Battle of Ealen IV in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
File:Lich Halo Escalation Issue 2.png|A Lich being used by Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group during the Battle of Ealen IV in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
File:Lich Explosion.png|A Type-56 Lich is destroyed during the Battle of Ealen IV by Spartan Sarah Palmer.
File:Lich Explosion.png|A Type-56 Lich is destroyed during the Battle of Ealen IV by Spartan Sarah Palmer.
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H2ALich.png|A Swords of Sanghelios Type-56 Lich in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
H2ALich.png|A Swords of Sanghelios Type-56 Lich in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:H2A-Lichdooropens.png|Arbiter Thel 'Vadam and Spartan Jameson Locke, along with their respective teams, prepare to exit a T-56 Lich.
File:H2A-Lichdooropens.png|Arbiter Thel 'Vadam and Spartan Jameson Locke, along with their respective teams, prepare to exit a T-56 Lich.
File:Sword_Lich.png|A Swords of Sanghelios Lich preparing the [[Battle of Sunaion]].
File:Sword_Lich.png|A Swords of Sanghelios Lich in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G Battle of Sunaion 3.jpg|A Swords of Sanghelios Lich during the Battle of Sunaion.  
File:H5G Battle of Sunaion 3.jpg|A Swords of Sanghelios Lich during the Battle of Sunaion.  
File:HW2 Lich.png|Concept art of the Banished Lich for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HFR_UprightChalice.jpg|''Upright Chalice'', a Covenant Lich used in the Battle of Alpha Base in ''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''.
File:HW2 - Lich model.jpg|Finalized model of the Lich.
File:HFR-Lich-UprightChalice-Extraction.png|The Covenant Lich ''Upright Chalice''.
File:HW2-Lichmodels.jpg|Alternate angles of the model of the Lich.
File:HW2B Lich.png|A Banished Lich in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta]]''.
File:HW2-BanishedT56Lich.png|A Banished Lich in ''Halo Wars 2''.
File:HW2-BlitzLich.jpg|[[Blitz]] card of a Banished Lich.
File:HW2-Voridusleaves.png|[[Voridus]] boarding a Lich.
File:HW2-Lich&Spirit.png|Size comparison between a T-25 Spirit and T-56 Lich.
File:HW2-Protogravemind&Lich.png|A Banished Lich approaches a dead [[Proto-Gravemind]].
File:HW2-Lichramp.png|[[Atriox]] descends from the Lich's ramp.
File:HW2-LichvsUNSC.png|A Banished Lich fighting UNSC vehicles.
File:HW2-Paviumarmy.png|A Lich attacking a Firebase with the help of [[Pavium]] and [[Wraith Invader]]s.
File:HW2-CharlieFoxtrot.png|A Lich, Scarab, and Volatile Scarab attack an [[Abomination]] in [[Terminus Firefight]].
</gallery>
</gallery>


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*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


{{Covenant Atmospheric/Exoatmospheric Vehicles}}
{{Covenant Atmospheric/Exoatmospheric Vehicles}}


[[Category:Covenant Vehicles]]
[[Category:Covenant vehicles]]

Latest revision as of 00:27, October 29, 2024

This article is about the mainline Lich model. For the variant used by the Banished, see Eklon'Dal Workshop Lich.
Kmiro'sish-pattern World Patroller
H4-T56LichGSDPUH.png
Production information

Manufacturer:

Achoem Weapons[1][2]

Class:

World Patroller

Role:

  • Deployment platform of infantry and matériel
  • Siegeworks/ ultra heavy ground support
Technical specifications

Length:

102.8 metres (337 ft)[3][2]

Width:

50.9 metres (167 ft)[3][2]

Height:

34.7 metres (114 ft)[3][2]

Mass:

1,511.3 tons (1371 tonnes)[2]

Engine(s):

Other system(s):

Hull:

Nanolaminate hull plating

Armament:

Complement:

Crew:

Pilot and weapons officer[2]

Chronological and affiliation

Era:

Affiliation:

Covenant
Swords of Sanghelios
Jul 'Mdama's Covenant
Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group
Kig-Yar pirates
Banished

 

The Kmiro'sish-pattern World Patroller[2], (UNSC Type classification: Type-56 Deployment Platform Ground Support/Ultra Heavy), or colloquially the Lich, is a Covenant matériel deployment vessel manufactured by Achoem Weapons.[1] In keeping with the naming scheme of most Covenant vehicles, the Lich is named after a supernatural being.

Overview[edit]

The Covenant's largest airborne deployment platform, the Lich boasts heavy armament and is capable of mass deployments of up to forty soldiers. Because of this, UNSC encounters with Liches have almost always resulted in total destruction of the UNSC ground forces, resulting in a lack of available information on the craft.[1] Like smaller Covenant dropships, the Lich is spaceworthy. It is also capable of traveling through slipspace, though presumably it cannot do so under its own power. Its shielding, at the very least, is strong enough to endure the radiation of slipspace while following in Mantle's Approach's wake.[5][6]

Similar to the Type-44 and Type-52 Phantom dropships, the Lich sports a gravity lift on its ventral surface. It likewise has two large bay doors on either side of the hull and Type-52 plasma cannons are stationed at each doorway. The Lich's primary weapon consists of a plasma autocannon, designated the Type-56 PEW/M.[1] Part of the craft's power core is exposed on an aft pylon.[7]

Identified Liches[edit]

Deployment history[edit]

Though the Covenant used the Lich during the Human-Covenant War, it remained rarely seen due to it usually being used by civilian and security roles.[8] Moreover, the vehicle's great effectiveness often resulted in the annihilation of its human opponents. Thus, it remained poorly documented by the UNSC until the post-war period.[1] At least one notable encounter with a Lich occurred late in the war. During the Battle of Installation 04 in September 2552, the Lich Upright Chalice⁠ was deployed from the destroyer Blameless Conceit to deliver Covenant troops to Alpha Base, in a ploy to destroy the UNSC's primary foothold on the ring. After delivering its compliment, the Lich returned to the Blameless Conceit.[9][10] Following the Great Schism, the need for troop transports outweighed the supply of Liches.[11]

Jul 'Mdama's Covenant deployed multiple Liches during their initial foray on the Forerunner shield world Requiem in July 2557. After the UNSC Infinity's Marine and Spartan complement disabled an array of Forerunner particle cannons, they were attacked by a Lich. The Lich quickly disabled a Mammoth's Magnetic Accelerator Cannon and dropped off troops supported by Phantoms dropping in Wraiths and Ghosts. Spartan John-117 and a team of SPARTAN-IVs boarded the craft and destroyed it by destroying its reactor, causing it to explode.[7]

Later, when the Didact set course for Halo Installation 03, several Liches followed his vessel through slipspace. One of them was commandeered by SPARTAN-117 and his AI companion Cortana.[5] Due to a rampant episode, Cortana allowed this Lich to crash into ONI's Ivanoff Station.[12]

In February 2558, during the Requiem Campaign, Roland had Fireteam Crimson activate an alarm at "Apex" that summoned a Lich to the area. Needing a replacement power source for a Harvester at another location, Roland planned to have Crimson steal the Lich's power source. Aided by Fireteam Forest, Crimson defeated the troops deployed by the Lich until it took up position at a nearby cliffside to pepper the area with turret fire. Crimson was able to board the Lich and eliminate the crew. As Roland couldn't override the security locks, Crimson was sent to the engine core rather than the cockpit. Crimson removed the power core, causing the Lich's systems to run wild. Moments after Crimson jumped to safety, the Lich, energy flowing all over it, flew a short distance away and exploded.[13] Crimson was subsequently able to use the Lich's power core to successfully restore power to the Harvester and use it to reach the artifact needed to free Infinity from Requiem.[14]

On March 5, 2558, Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group attacked attacked the peace conference between the UNSC, the Swords of Sanghelios, and Jiralhanae Chieftain Lydus' pack. During the battle one of the mercenaries' Liches was destroyed by Spartan Sarah Palmer when she threw her helmet full of grenades into the Lich's gravity lift.[15] By May 2558, a band of Kig-Yar pirates had collected numerous Liches in a black market base on Ven III.[16]

On October 27, the Swords of Sanghelios sent a Lich to rendezvous with UNSC Infinity in the Urs System. Fireteam Osiris used the ship to reach Sanghelios, and then inserted to Nuusra aboard a Phantom deployed by the Lich.[4] Arbiter Thel 'Vadam used Liches among his aerial forces during his assault against Covenant forces in Sunaion, travelling aboard one with Osiris until it landed in the city.[17]

By April 2559 the Banished utilized their own variants of the Lich as transports during the Second Ark Conflict.[18] They continued to use these modified variants throughout the year, with Atriox's personal Lich Pegoras later playing a key role during Operation: WOLFE[19] and the later stages of the war on the Ark.[20]

Trivia[edit]

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  • The Lich occupies a remarkably similar gameplay niche to the Scarab in previous games. The Lich is likewise encountered in the campaign and Spartan Ops as a "boss" enemy that must be boarded and destroyed via firing into its power core. Its weaponry, internal layout, and size are also somewhat reminiscent of the Scarab.
  • When the Lich is first encountered in the level Reclaimer, Commander Lasky refers to it as an "unidentified Covenant vehicle" despite the craft being cataloged in 2556, though it may refer to him not seeing the vehicle until it was in sight.

Gallery[edit]

Concept art[edit]

  • Early concept art for the Lich.

    Early concept art for the Lich.

  • Concept art for the Lich.

    Concept art for the Lich.

  • Finalised concept art for the Lich.

    Finalised concept art for the Lich.

  • Concept art of a control panel that later became the Lich's control panel in Halo 4.

    Concept art of a control panel that later became the Lich's control panel in Halo 4.

  • Concept art of a Covenant terminal.

    Concept art of a Covenant terminal.

Screenshots[edit]

  • Lich control panel in Halo 4.

    Lich control panel in Halo 4.

  • A Lich flying through space toward Ivanoff Station in Halo 4.

    A Lich flying through space toward Ivanoff Station in Halo 4.

  • A Lich firing at an M510 Mammoth.

    A Lich firing at an M510 Mammoth.

  • The Lich's plasma cannon.

    The Lich's plasma cannon.

  • A Lich flying through Apex.

    A Lich flying through Apex.

  • A Lich hovering in place at the Apex on Requiem.

    A Lich hovering in place at the Apex on Requiem.

  • A destroyed Lich at Line Installation 9-12.

    A destroyed Lich at Line Installation 9-12.

  • The underside of the aforementioned Lich.

    The underside of the aforementioned Lich.

  • The Lich's power core.

    The Lich's power core.

  • A corridor on the Lich.

    A corridor on the Lich.

  • The control room of the Lich.

    The control room of the Lich.

  • Closeup of the Lich's core.

    Closeup of the Lich's core.

  • Interior view of Lich experiencing power surge prior to destruction.

    Interior view of Lich experiencing power surge prior to destruction.

  • A T-56 Lich and two T-44 Phantoms on Impact in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

    A T-56 Lich and two T-44 Phantoms on Impact in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

  • A Lich being used by Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group during the Battle of Ealen IV in Halo: Escalation.

    A Lich being used by Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group during the Battle of Ealen IV in Halo: Escalation.

  • A Type-56 Lich is destroyed during the Battle of Ealen IV by Spartan Sarah Palmer.

    A Type-56 Lich is destroyed during the Battle of Ealen IV by Spartan Sarah Palmer.

  • Several T-56 Liches and T-44 Phantoms are destroyed by F-41 Broadswords during the Mission to Ven III.

    Several T-56 Liches and T-44 Phantoms are destroyed by F-41 Broadswords during the Mission to Ven III.

  • A Swords of Sanghelios Type-56 Lich in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    A Swords of Sanghelios Type-56 Lich in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • Arbiter Thel 'Vadam and Spartan Jameson Locke, along with their respective teams, prepare to exit a T-56 Lich.

    Arbiter Thel 'Vadam and Spartan Jameson Locke, along with their respective teams, prepare to exit a T-56 Lich.

  • A Swords of Sanghelios Lich in Halo 5: Guardians.

    A Swords of Sanghelios Lich in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • A Swords of Sanghelios Lich during the Battle of Sunaion.

    A Swords of Sanghelios Lich during the Battle of Sunaion.

  • Upright Chalice, a Covenant Lich used in the Battle of Alpha Base in Halo: Fireteam Raven.

    Upright Chalice, a Covenant Lich used in the Battle of Alpha Base in Halo: Fireteam Raven.

  • The Covenant Lich Upright Chalice.

    The Covenant Lich Upright Chalice.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Vehicles: Lich (Retrieved on May 1, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 283
  3. ^ a b c d e Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 120
  4. ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Swords of Sanghelios
  5. ^ a b Halo 4, campaign level Shutdown
  6. ^ Halo 4, campaign level Midnight
  7. ^ a b Halo 4, campaign level Reclaimer
  8. ^ Halo 4: Official Game Guide, page 63: Collector's Edition
  9. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - That's So Raven (Retrieved on Oct 30, 2021) [archive]
  10. ^ Halo: Fireteam Raven, campaign level Alpha Base
  11. ^ Halo: Warfleet, page 79
  12. ^ Halo 4, campaign level Composer
  13. ^ Halo 4 - Spartan Ops, episode 10, level Seize the Power
  14. ^ Halo 4 - Spartan Ops, episode One Last Time
  15. ^ Halo: Escalation, issue 2
  16. ^ Halo: Escalation, issue 11
  17. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Battle of Sunaion
  18. ^ Halo Wars 2, Eklon'Dal Workshop Lich in-game unit
  19. ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach
  20. ^ Halo: Divine Wind

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Atmospheric/Exoatmospheric Craft of the Covenant and its remnants
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Single-occupant Assault carapace: Suspa Al-pattern • Udka-pattern

Breaching carapace: Kalu'teh-pattern • Gloto-pattern
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Multiple-occupant Assault carapace: Gloto'kas-pattern • Gloto'kef-pattern • Yado'kef-pattern

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