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{{Center|This article is about the [[Banished Chopper]] introduced in [[Halo Infinite]]. For other Chopper variants, see [[Chopper|here]].}}
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The '''Bolroci Workshop Attack Bike''' is a modified and retrofitted [[Covenant]] [[Chopper]] employed by the [[Banished]] during the [[Battle for Installation 07|conflict]] on [[Installation 07]] in [[2560]].{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}}
{{Article quote|Banished fast-attack bike armed with two [[spike cannon]]s. The weaponized front wheel gives the bike traction and threshes anything that falls beneath it. A gravity boost gives the Chopper short spurts of speed for gap closing potential. [[Jiralhanae|Brutes]] find great joy in using the spike cannons to disorient their prey then activating the boost to ram.{{Ref/Game|HI|Id=forge|[[Forge]] - Chopper description|Quote=Banished fast-attack bike armed with two spike cannons. The weaponized front wheel gives the bike traction and threshes anything that falls beneath it. A gravity boost gives the Chopper short spurts of speed for gap closing potential. Brutes find great joy in using the spike cannons to disorient their prey then activating the boost to ram.}}}}
The '''Bolroci Workshop Attack Bike''' is a variant in the [[Chopper]] line of raiding vehicles, employed by the [[Banished]].{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
===Specifications===
===Design details===
The Bolroci Workshop Chopper is a design by [[Bolroci Workshop]] that utilized the shared knowledge of six disparate [[Jiralhanae]] [[clan]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}} [[Hyperius]]'s Chopper uses gold plating in place of the Banished plating and deploys energy blades on the front and sides when boosting it.
The Bolroci Workshop Chopper is a design by [[Bolroci Workshop]] that utilized the shared knowledge of six disparate [[Jiralhanae]] [[clan]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}}{{Ref/Twitter|Halo|1537782403304939523|Halo|Quote=The Chopper refined and manufactured by Bolroci Workshop combines the shared knowledge of six disparate Jiralhanae clans to produce the ultimate tool for demoralizing enemies on the battlefield. #FictionFriday|D=05|M=08|Y=2022}} The majority of Choppers within the Banished fleet can be traced back to the Bolroci line. It is generally more lightly-armoured than other Chopper variants, but still nonetheless effective in combat.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


===Weapons===
Like others of the line, the Bolroci Chopper is equipped with twin [[spike cannon]]s and a sundering ram, used for plowing through infantry and vehicles.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|forge}}
This variant of Banished Chopper is equipped much like the standard variation, with twin cannons.{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}}


===Usage===
===Usage===
The Bolroci Workshop Chopper is used by the Banished occupation fleet led by [[Escharum]].{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}}
The Bolroci Workshop Chopper is used by the Banished occupation fleet led by [[Escharum]].{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}} The Banished made use of this Chopper variant as they [[Battle for Installation 07|fought]] the [[United Nations Space Command]] for control of [[Installation 07]] in [[2560]].{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}}


==Service history==
==Variants==
===Battle for Installation 07===
*'''[[Catulus Chopper]]''' - A modified variant of Chopper personally commissioned by [[Catulus]], a commander within the Banished.{{Ref/Game|Id=Forge|HINF|[[Chieftain Chopper]] description|Quote=Personal war-chariots originally commissioned by Banished Commander Catulus.}} The Catulus variant is equipped with gold plating in place of the Banished plating and deploys energy blades on the front and sides when boosting it.{{Ref/Level|Hi|Pelican Down (Halo Infinite level)|Pelican Down}}
{{Main|Battle for Installation 07}}
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The Banished made use of this Chopper variant as they [[Battle for Installation 07|fought]] the [[United Nations Space Command]] for control of [[Installation 07]] in [[2560]].{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}} [[Hyperius]] made use of a variant of this Chopper called the [[Catalus Chopper]].{{Ref/Level|Hi|[[Pelican Down (Halo Infinite level)|Pelican Down]]}}
File:HINF_HyperiusChopper.jpg|Catulus Chopper.
</gallery>
 
==Production notes==
During [[Season 01: Heroes of Reach]] of ''Halo Infinite'' the Chopper was glitched and could not destroy other vehicles by ramming, instead only doing damage while stationary or moving slowly. This was later fixed in [[Season 02: Lone Wolves]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Concept art===
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
===Development images===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HINF Concept CatalusChopper.jpg|Concept art of the Catalus Chopper with its plasma blades extended.
File:HINF Concept CatalusChopper.jpg|Concept art of the Catulus Chopper with its plasma blades extended.
File:HINF Concept ChopperZoom.jpg|Concept art of the visual effects produced by the Catalus Chopper while boosting.
File:HINF Concept ChopperZoom.jpg|Concept art of the visual effects produced by the Catulus Chopper while boosting.
File:HINF BanishedChopper HiPoly Render 1.jpg|A render of the Chopper's high-poly model.
File:HINF BanishedChopper HiPoly Render 2.jpg|A render of the Chopper's high-poly model.
File:HINF BanishedChopper Render 1.jpg|A render of the Chopper model.
File:HINF BanishedChopper Render 2.jpg|A render of the Chopper model.
File:HINF BanishedChopper Render 3.jpg|A render of the Chopper model.
File:HINF BanishedChopper Render 4.jpg|A render of the Chopper model.
</gallery>
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HINF ItsAChopperBaby.png|The Banished Chopper in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HINF ItsAChopperBaby.png|The Banished Chopper in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HINF CanyonMap5.png|A [[Spartan-IV]] firing a [[Ravager]] at an enemy Banished Chopper.
File:HINF CanyonMap5.png|A [[Spartan-IV]] firing a [[Veporokk Workshop Ravager]] at an enemy Banished Chopper.
File:HINF-Choppercollision.png|2 Choppers ramming into each other on [[Fragmentation]].
File:HINF-Choppercollision.png|2 Choppers ramming into each other on [[Fragmentation]] in Season 01: Heroes of Reach.
File:HINF HyperiusChopper.jpg|Hyperius's Catalus Chopper.
File:HINF-S02Chopper.png|A Chopper destroying a Warthog via ramming in Season 02: Lone Wolves.
File:HInf Choppers In Storage.png|Two Banished Choppers in storage at the [[Forge of Teash]].
File:HINF ChopperForge.png|Choppers, along with spare wheels, in storage at the Forge of Teash.
File:HINF ForgeOfTeash ChopperWheels.png|Chopper wheel at the Forge of Teash.
File:HINF-ExiledPhantom.png|A Chopper misses ramming a Phantom on Exiled.
File:HINF-ExiledPhantomexplosion.png|A Chopper successfully destroying a Phantom by ramming into it.
</gallery>
</gallery>


Latest revision as of 17:03, July 2, 2024

This article is about the Banished Chopper introduced in Halo Infinite. For other Chopper variants, see Chopper.
Bolroci Workshop Attack Bike
A transparent image of the Halo Infinite Banished Chopper
Production information

Manufacturer:

Bolroci Workshop[1][2]
Armory of Barukaza[2]

Product line:

Chopper

Technical specifications

Length:

6.7 meters (22.1 ft)[2]

Width:

3.0 meters (9.7 ft)[2]

Height:

3.1 meters (10.3 ft)[2]

Mass:

1.2 metric tons (1.2 LT; 1.3 ST)[2]

Engine(s):

Boosted gravity propulsion drive

Armament:

Crew:

One pilot[2]

Usage

In service:

Post-Covenant War conflicts[1]

Affiliation:

 
“ Banished fast-attack bike armed with two spike cannons. The weaponized front wheel gives the bike traction and threshes anything that falls beneath it. A gravity boost gives the Chopper short spurts of speed for gap closing potential. Brutes find great joy in using the spike cannons to disorient their prey then activating the boost to ram.[3] ”

The Bolroci Workshop Attack Bike is a variant in the Chopper line of raiding vehicles, employed by the Banished.[1][2]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The Bolroci Workshop Chopper is a design by Bolroci Workshop that utilized the shared knowledge of six disparate Jiralhanae clans.[1][4] The majority of Choppers within the Banished fleet can be traced back to the Bolroci line. It is generally more lightly-armoured than other Chopper variants, but still nonetheless effective in combat.[2]

Like others of the line, the Bolroci Chopper is equipped with twin spike cannons and a sundering ram, used for plowing through infantry and vehicles.[2][3]

Usage[edit]

The Bolroci Workshop Chopper is used by the Banished occupation fleet led by Escharum.[1] The Banished made use of this Chopper variant as they fought the United Nations Space Command for control of Installation 07 in 2560.[1]

Variants[edit]

  • Catulus Chopper - A modified variant of Chopper personally commissioned by Catulus, a commander within the Banished.[5] The Catulus variant is equipped with gold plating in place of the Banished plating and deploys energy blades on the front and sides when boosting it.[6]
  • Catulus Chopper.

    Catulus Chopper.

Production notes[edit]

During Season 01: Heroes of Reach of Halo Infinite the Chopper was glitched and could not destroy other vehicles by ramming, instead only doing damage while stationary or moving slowly. This was later fixed in Season 02: Lone Wolves.

Gallery[edit]

Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.

Development images[edit]

  • Concept art of the Catulus Chopper with its plasma blades extended.

    Concept art of the Catulus Chopper with its plasma blades extended.

  • Concept art of the visual effects produced by the Catulus Chopper while boosting.

    Concept art of the visual effects produced by the Catulus Chopper while boosting.

  • A render of the Chopper's high-poly model.

    A render of the Chopper's high-poly model.

  • A render of the Chopper's high-poly model.

    A render of the Chopper's high-poly model.

  • A render of the Chopper model.

    A render of the Chopper model.

  • A render of the Chopper model.

    A render of the Chopper model.

  • A render of the Chopper model.

    A render of the Chopper model.

  • A render of the Chopper model.

    A render of the Chopper model.

Screenshots[edit]

  • The Banished Chopper in Halo Infinite.

    The Banished Chopper in Halo Infinite.

  • A Spartan-IV firing a Veporokk Workshop Ravager at an enemy Banished Chopper.

    A Spartan-IV firing a Veporokk Workshop Ravager at an enemy Banished Chopper.

  • 2 Choppers ramming into each other on Fragmentation in Season 01: Heroes of Reach.

    2 Choppers ramming into each other on Fragmentation in Season 01: Heroes of Reach.

  • A Chopper destroying a Warthog via ramming in Season 02: Lone Wolves.

    A Chopper destroying a Warthog via ramming in Season 02: Lone Wolves.

  • Two Banished Choppers in storage at the Forge of Teash.

    Two Banished Choppers in storage at the Forge of Teash.

  • Choppers, along with spare wheels, in storage at the Forge of Teash.

    Choppers, along with spare wheels, in storage at the Forge of Teash.

  • Chopper wheel at the Forge of Teash.

    Chopper wheel at the Forge of Teash.

  • A Chopper misses ramming a Phantom on Exiled.

    A Chopper misses ramming a Phantom on Exiled.

  • A Chopper successfully destroying a Phantom by ramming into it.

    A Chopper successfully destroying a Phantom by ramming into it.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Showcase Sensitive (Retrieved on Jun 16, 2021) [archive]
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 465
  3. ^ a b c Halo Infinite, Forge - Chopper description: "Banished fast-attack bike armed with two spike cannons. The weaponized front wheel gives the bike traction and threshes anything that falls beneath it. A gravity boost gives the Chopper short spurts of speed for gap closing potential. Brutes find great joy in using the spike cannons to disorient their prey then activating the boost to ram."
  4. ^ Twitter, Halo (@Halo): "The Chopper refined and manufactured by Bolroci Workshop combines the shared knowledge of six disparate Jiralhanae clans to produce the ultimate tool for demoralizing enemies on the battlefield. #FictionFriday" (Retrieved on Aug 5, 2022) [archive]
  5. ^ Halo Infinite, Chieftain Chopper description: "Personal war-chariots originally commissioned by Banished Commander Catulus."
  6. ^ Halo Infinite, campaign level Pelican Down

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