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{{Quote|They were mean Forerunner ships about ten meters long and heavily armed with hard-light autocannons.|[[Edward Buck]] on the Phaeton.<ref name="HBB24%">'''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''', ''Chapter 4, 24% (kindle edition)''</ref>}}
{{Quote|They were mean Forerunner ships about ten meters long and heavily armed with hard-light autocannons.|[[Edward Buck]] on the Phaeton.<ref name="HBB24%">'''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''', ''Chapter 4, 24% (kindle edition)''</ref>}}
The '''Z-1800 Exoatmospheric Multirole Fighter''' ('''Z-1800 EMF'''),{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} colloquially known as the '''Phaeton''', is a class of [[Forerunner]] [[weapon-ship]]. It is employed in a role analogous to a human [[VTOL]] gunship.<ref name="E3D2">[https://youtu.be/qjWxS59ySP0?t=442 '''YouTube''' - ''E3 Day 2 - Halo 5 Segment'']</ref> These craft were encountered by UNSC forces in several engagements following the [[Requiem Campaign]].<ref>[http://news.xbox.com/2015/02/games-halo-nyc-toy-fair-2015 '''Xbox Wire''' - ''Toy Fair 2015'']</ref><ref name="E3 2015 demo">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwjwJ9Z_XYs '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 E3 Campaign Demo'']</ref>
The '''Phaeton''' {{ZClass|1800|Exoatmospheric Multirole Fighter|EMF}},{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} is a class of [[Forerunner]] [[weapon-ship]]. It is employed in a role analogous to a human [[VTOL]] gunship.<ref name="E3D2">[https://youtu.be/qjWxS59ySP0?t=442 '''YouTube''' - ''E3 Day 2 - Halo 5 Segment'']</ref> These craft were encountered by UNSC forces in several engagements following the [[Requiem Campaign]].<ref>[http://news.xbox.com/2015/02/games-halo-nyc-toy-fair-2015 '''Xbox Wire''' - ''Toy Fair 2015'']</ref><ref name="E3 2015 demo">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwjwJ9Z_XYs '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 E3 Campaign Demo'']</ref>


== Specifications ==
== Specifications ==
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== Operational history ==
== Operational history ==
One of the smallest classes of [[weapon-ship]], the Phaeton was employed by the Forerunners in the billions during the [[Forerunner-Flood War|war]] against the [[Flood]]. A single Forerunner [[Warrior-Servant]] could command thousands of Phaetons and support vessels, trusting in their [[Promethean Soldier|Soldier]] pilots to self-organize into tactical phalanxes that could be thrown against the trillions of Flood combat forms and their vast fleets of corrupted Forerunner ships. Few survived to see the [[Great Purification|firing]] of the [[Halo Array]], though their remains form debris rings around shattered worlds and dead fleets throughout the galaxy.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
One of the smallest classes of [[weapon-ship]], the Phaeton was employed by the Forerunners in the billions during the [[Forerunner-Flood War|war]] against the [[Flood]]. A single Forerunner [[Warrior-Servant]] could command thousands of Phaetons and support vessels, trusting in their [[Armiger Soldier|Soldier]] pilots to self-organize into tactical phalanxes that could be thrown against the trillions of Flood combat forms and their vast fleets of corrupted Forerunner ships. Few survived to see the [[Great Purification|firing]] of the [[Halo Array]], though their remains form debris rings around shattered worlds and dead fleets throughout the galaxy.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}


Most [[Guardian]]s were assigned a modest wing of Phaetons to carry out their duties. These vessels were supplemented by newly grown craft in [[2558#October|October 2558]]. [[Cortana]]'s [[Promethean]]s used Phaetons during the battles of [[Battle of Kamchatka|Kamchatka]], [[Battle of Meridian (2558)|Meridian]], [[Battle of Genesis|Genesis]], and [[Battle of Nuusra|Nuusra]]. In addition, both [[Blue Team]] and [[Fireteam Osiris]] were able to use the craft on Genesis and [[Sanghelios]].<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>
Most [[Guardian]]s were assigned a modest wing of Phaetons to carry out their duties. These vessels were supplemented by newly grown craft in [[2558#October|October 2558]]. [[Cortana]]'s [[Promethean]]s used Phaetons during the battles of [[Battle of Kamchatka|Kamchatka]], [[Battle of Meridian (2558)|Meridian]], [[Battle of Genesis|Genesis]], and [[Battle of Nuusra|Nuusra]]. In addition, both [[Blue Team]] and [[Fireteam Osiris]] were able to use the craft on Genesis and [[Sanghelios]].<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>
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== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H5G-Phaeton-Concept-01.jpg|Top concept art of the Phaeton for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G Phaeton Sketches Concept.jpg|Early sketches of the Phaeton.
File:H5G-Phaeton-Concept-02.jpg|Bottom.
File:H5G Achievement EmergencyBoardingProcedures.png|Top concept art of the Phaeton for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G Achievement Savior.png|Bottom.
File:H5G Concept Phaeton.png|Concept art of the Phaeton accelerating. Note the lack of fins on some of the cylindrical "wings".
File:H5G Concept Phaeton.png|Concept art of the Phaeton accelerating. Note the lack of fins on some of the cylindrical "wings".
File:H5G - Phaeton hig-res model.jpg|Render of the Phaeton.
File:H5G - Phaeton hig-res model.jpg|Render of the Phaeton.
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H5G-PhaetonHUD1.png|A Spartan driving a Phaeton on Escape from ARC in another pre-release screenshot.
H5G-PhaetonHUD1.png|A Spartan driving a Phaeton on Escape from ARC in another pre-release screenshot.
H5G-MasterIntex.png|Master Intex's Phaeton on an early build of Escape from ARC.
H5G-MasterIntex.png|Master Intex's Phaeton on an early build of Escape from ARC.
File:Hololens Phaeton.jpg|The Phaeton in the [[Halo 5: Guardians E3 Hololens Experience|''Halo 5: Guardians'' E3 Hololens Experience]].
File:H5G Marketing E32015HE Hololens Phaeton.jpg|The Phaeton in the [[Halo 5: Guardians E3 Hololens Experience|''Halo 5: Guardians'' E3 Hololens Experience]].
File:H5G-PhaetonHUD-Campaign.png|HUD of the Phaeton by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-PhaetonHUD-Campaign.png|HUD of the Phaeton by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-Phaeton firing1.png|Frederic-104 using the Phaeton's autocannons against a [[Z-510 focus turret]].
File:H5G-7500HUD.png|HUD of the Phaeton.
File:H5G-7500HUD.png|HUD of the Phaeton.
File:H5G-MarinesvsPhaeton.png|A Phaeton preparing to fire on a group of [[War Games]] simulated [[Marines]].
File:H5G-MarinesvsPhaeton.png|A Phaeton preparing to fire on a group of [[War Games]] simulated [[Marines]].
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File:H5G-PhaetonHelios.png|The Helios variant of the Phaeton.
File:H5G-PhaetonHelios.png|The Helios variant of the Phaeton.
File:H5G-PhaetonHeliosHUD.png|The HUD of the Phaeton Helios.
File:H5G-PhaetonHeliosHUD.png|The HUD of the Phaeton Helios.
File:H5G-PhaetonHelioscleansingbeam.png|A Phaeton Helios firing upon a Sword [[Type-54 Banshee]].
File:H5G-PhaetonHelioscleansingbeam.png|A Phaeton Helios firing upon a Sword {{Pattern|D'nomlhe|Banshee}}.
File:H5G-Phaeton-Helios-Skin-Views.jpg|Views of the Phaeton Helios.
File:H5G-Phaeton-Helios-Skin-Views.jpg|Views of the Phaeton Helios.
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*''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''
*''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Infinite: Memory Agent]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Infinite: Memory Agent]]''
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]''


== Sources ==
== Sources ==

Latest revision as of 16:42, August 8, 2024

Z-1800 Phaeton
H5G-Phaeton.png
Production information

Manufacturer:

Minoris Assembler Vats[1]

Class:

Weapon-ship[1]

Model:

Z-1800[2]

Technical specifications

Length:

10.3 meters (33 ft 10 in)[1]

Mass:

8 metric tons[1]

Engine(s):

Contragravity generators[1]

Hull:

Smartmatter blocks[1]

Armament:

Crew:

One pilot[2]

Usage

In service:

Role(s):

  • Ground attack[1]
  • Infantry support[1]

Affiliation:

Warrior-Servants[1]

 

"They were mean Forerunner ships about ten meters long and heavily armed with hard-light autocannons."
— Edward Buck on the Phaeton.[3]

The Phaeton (UNSC Z-classification: Z-1800 Exoatmospheric Multirole Fighter, Z-1800 EMF),[2] is a class of Forerunner weapon-ship. It is employed in a role analogous to a human VTOL gunship.[4] These craft were encountered by UNSC forces in several engagements following the Requiem Campaign.[5][6]

Specifications[edit]

Design details[edit]

Controlled by a single pilot, the Phaeton can teleport short distances rapidly in any direction.[7] The Phaeton is armed with chin-mounted, twin-linked directed-energy weapons, as well as missile launcher-like weapons on both sides of the fuselage. The Phaeton's directed-energy weapon cannons overheat after being fired continuously for 8.93 seconds.[7][8] The missiles fire in two pairs of two and feature moderate homing behavior. In addition, the Phaeton has a highly mutable design pattern.[9]

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Variants[edit]

  • Phaeton Helios - Phaeton variant with increased armor and agility, and armed with homing pulse missiles in rapid-fire pods and a chin-mounted cleansing beam.
  • Helios variant.

    Helios variant.

  • Phaeton Eos - A Phaeton variant that is optimized for defense. It is equipped with a constructor beam and can launch shield generator pylons.[1]

Operational history[edit]

One of the smallest classes of weapon-ship, the Phaeton was employed by the Forerunners in the billions during the war against the Flood. A single Forerunner Warrior-Servant could command thousands of Phaetons and support vessels, trusting in their Soldier pilots to self-organize into tactical phalanxes that could be thrown against the trillions of Flood combat forms and their vast fleets of corrupted Forerunner ships. Few survived to see the firing of the Halo Array, though their remains form debris rings around shattered worlds and dead fleets throughout the galaxy.[2]

Most Guardians were assigned a modest wing of Phaetons to carry out their duties. These vessels were supplemented by newly grown craft in October 2558. Cortana's Prometheans used Phaetons during the battles of Kamchatka, Meridian, Genesis, and Nuusra. In addition, both Blue Team and Fireteam Osiris were able to use the craft on Genesis and Sanghelios.[10]

Gameplay[edit]

Main-Legendary.png See our gameplay information related to Phaeton on its gameplay page.
Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.

Advantages[edit]

The Z-1800 Phaeton fills a very similar gameplay niche to the AV-14 Hornet from Halo 3 and Halo 2: Anniversary in which it is a VTOL aircraft capable of taking on a wide variety of missions and performing them without any major problems. The Phaeton's autocannons have a very long range, seeking targets up to 83 meters (270 ft) away, and can kill a Spartan in 6 hits and 1.1 seconds.

The Phaeton's pulse missiles are also ideal for clearing out groups of land enemies or engaging aerial forces, as they tend to exhibit moderate homing behavior. In addition, the Phaeton can teleport short distances rapidly in any direction to evade enemy fire more easily than most other vehicles can.

Disadvantages[edit]

The Phaeton can only accomodate for one person, the pilot, unlike the Hornet, which can have support units on its sides, leaving the Phaeton more vulnerable to enemy anti-air forces. The autocannons also take some time to reach their maximum firing rate, which can make dealing with heavy ground or air troops slightly more difficult, and are burdened with overheating after almost 9 seconds of continuous fire. Like with all other vehicles, the Phaeton is vulnerable to EMPs, leaving it wide open to skyjacking due to the vehicle being temporarily disabled.

In addition, the Phaeton is most strongly exposed in its underbelly section; as few as 20 bursts from a BR85N battle rifle or 4 direct blasts from a Scattershot to the underbelly are needed to destroy it.

Trivia[edit]

  • In Greek mythology, Phaeton, also spelled as Phaethon, was the son of the Titan Helios.
    • The Phaeton Helios is named after Helios.
    • The Phaeton Eos is named after Eos, Helios' sister.

Gallery[edit]

  • Early sketches of the Phaeton.

    Early sketches of the Phaeton.

  • Top concept art of the Phaeton for Halo 5: Guardians.

    Top concept art of the Phaeton for Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Bottom.

    Bottom.

  • Concept art of the Phaeton accelerating. Note the lack of fins on some of the cylindrical "wings".

    Concept art of the Phaeton accelerating. Note the lack of fins on some of the cylindrical "wings".

  • Render of the Phaeton.

    Render of the Phaeton.

  • A Phaeton on Escape from ARC

    A Phaeton on Escape from ARC

  • A Phaeton gunship on Escape from ARC.

    A Phaeton gunship on Escape from ARC.

  • A Phaeton providing air support during a game of Warzone.

    A Phaeton providing air support during a game of Warzone.

  • A Phaeton on Escape from ARC in a pre-release screenshot.

    A Phaeton on Escape from ARC in a pre-release screenshot.

  • A Spartan driving a Phaeton on Escape from ARC in another pre-release screenshot.

    A Spartan driving a Phaeton on Escape from ARC in another pre-release screenshot.

  • Master Intex's Phaeton on an early build of Escape from ARC.

    Master Intex's Phaeton on an early build of Escape from ARC.

  • HUD of the Phaeton by Frederic-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

    HUD of the Phaeton by Frederic-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

  • Frederic-104 using the Phaeton's autocannons against a Z-510 focus turret.

    Frederic-104 using the Phaeton's autocannons against a Z-510 focus turret.

  • HUD of the Phaeton.

    HUD of the Phaeton.

  • A Phaeton preparing to fire on a group of War Games simulated Marines.

    A Phaeton preparing to fire on a group of War Games simulated Marines.

  • A Phaeton teleporting on Attack on Sanctum.

    A Phaeton teleporting on Attack on Sanctum.

  • REQ card of the Phaeton.

    REQ card of the Phaeton.

  • A MegaBloks model of the Phaeton.

    A MegaBloks model of the Phaeton.

  • A fleet of Phaetons swarming around Meridian's space elevator.

    A fleet of Phaetons swarming around Meridian's space elevator.

  • The Helios variant of the Phaeton.

    The Helios variant of the Phaeton.

  • The HUD of the Phaeton Helios.

    The HUD of the Phaeton Helios.

  • A Phaeton Helios firing upon a Sword D'nomlhe-pattern Banshee.

    A Phaeton Helios firing upon a Sword D'nomlhe-pattern Banshee.

  • Views of the Phaeton Helios.

    Views of the Phaeton Helios.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Halo: Warfleet, p. 82-83
  2. ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint - Phaeton
  3. ^ Halo: Bad Blood, Chapter 4, 24% (kindle edition)
  4. ^ YouTube - E3 Day 2 - Halo 5 Segment
  5. ^ Xbox Wire - Toy Fair 2015
  6. ^ YouTube - Halo 5 E3 Campaign Demo
  7. ^ a b YouTube - Halo 5 WARZONE GAMEPLAY | Full Match | Phaeton, Plasma Caster, Running Riot
  8. ^ YouTube - Halo 5 | Phaeton & Phaeton Helios Analysis
  9. ^ Halo Waypoint - Memories of Reach Patch notes
  10. ^ Halo 5: Guardians

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