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{{Disambig header|the Banished Wraith featured in Halo Wars 2|Banished Wraith featured in Halo Infinite|Bolroci Workshop Wraith}}
{{Vehicle infobox
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|image=[[File:HW2-BanWraith.png|350px]]
|image=[[File:HW2-BanWraith.png|350px]]
|manufacturer=The [[Banished]]<ref name="PLF">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', [[Phoenix Logs]], Banished Buildings ''Foundry''</ref>
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*1 [[heavy plasma mortar]]{{Ref/Note|Id=banishedwraiths|Given that Banished Wraiths were augmented from Covenant Wraiths, the "plasma mortar" listed in specifications of Banished Wraiths in the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]'' were likely intended to be "heavy plasma mortars".}}
*2 [[plasma cannon]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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|service=[[Second Ark Conflict]]
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|role=Heavy Mortar Tank<br>Mainline Tank<br>Artillery Vehicle <ref name="PL1">'''Halo Wars 2''', Phoenix Logs, Banished Units ''Wraith''</ref>
|role=Heavy mortar tank<br>Mainline tank<br>Artillery vehicle{{Ref/Game|Id=PL1|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Wraith}}
|affiliation=The Banished
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The '''Eklon'dal Workshop Mortar Tank''' is a modified {{Pattern|Muz|Wraith}} used by the [[Banished]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=468}}


The [[Banished]] utilize '''modified [[Wraith]]s'''<ref name="PL1">'''Halo Wars 2''', Phoenix Logs, Banished Units ''Wraith''</ref> with additional armor plating and spikes, tabbed corners on new plates, energy shielding, and raw metals and "war paint" to reflect the Banished's aggressive mentality.
==Overview==
 
===Design details===
==Design details==
{{Main|Muz-pattern Wraith}}
===Creation===
The Wraith designs built by the [[Eklon War-Forges]] are heavily modified {{Pattern|Muz|Wraith|}} designs originally employed by the [[Covenant]] empire. They feature additional armor plating and spikes, tabbed corners on new plates, [[energy shielding]], raw metals and "war paint" to reflect the Banished's aggressive mentality in comparison to older Covenant Wraiths.{{Ref/Reuse|PL1}}
The [[Banished Foundry|Foundry]]'s garage and its kit assembly line allows the requisition of a Banished Wraith.{{Ref/Reuse|PLF}} Banished Wraiths used in the Second Ark conflict were manufactured by [[Eklon War-Forges]] and developed by the Eklon'dal workshop while ones used in the Installation 07 conflict were manufactured by the [[Forge of Raansek]] and developed by the Bolroci workshop.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]''</ref>
 
===Crew and complement===
{{Expand-section}}


===Armaments===
===Armaments===
Banished Wraiths are armed with a plasma mortar and twin plasma cannons for use against ground and air targets. The plasma cannons are hidden underneath the armor.
Eklon'dal Workshop Wraiths are armed with a [[heavy plasma mortar]] and twin [[plasma cannon]]s for use against ground and air targets. The plasma cannons are hidden underneath the armor. The mortar can be upgraded to a [[scorch mortar]] on select vehicles.{{Ref/Reuse|PL1}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


==Variants==
===Variants===
*'''[[Wraith Invader]]''': An APC variant of the Banished Wraith.<ref>[https://twitter.com/GrimBrotherOne/status/910686259982376961 '''Twitter''' - ''Jeff Easterling's answer'']</ref> In the Covenant, ecclesiastical authorities ultimately oversaw even the most trivial modifications to existing designs. Improvements or alterations required layers of bureaucracy to navigate, and often took decades to gain approval from the Prophets. The Banished approval process is much simpler: if there is a demonstrated need and materials available a pack leader can make any changes that he or she wishes. The Wraith Invader is an example of this freedom, with Pavium taking damaged mortar tank hulls and repurposing them into heavy troop carriers.<ref name="BACK">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/back-mentality '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Back Mentality'']</ref>
*'''[[Eklon'Dal Workshop Wraith Invader|Wraith Invader]]''': An APC variant of the Wraith.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc221|Enc22|Page=469}}
*'''[[Ironclad Wraith]]''': A variant of Wraith equipped with ramming spikes and upgraded armor.
*'''[[Ironclad Wraith]]''': A variant of Wraith equipped with ramming spikes and upgraded armor.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc221}}
*'''[[Terror Wraith]]''': A variant of Wraith equipped with an [[Infusion gel]]-firing plasma mortar.
*'''[[Terror Wraith]]''': A variant of Wraith equipped with an [[Infusion gel]]-firing plasma mortar.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc221}}
<gallery>
<gallery class="center">
File:HW2 wraith invader.png|Wraith Invader
File:HW2-BlitzWraithInvader.jpg|Wraith Invader.
File:HW2_Blitz_Ironclad_Wraith.png|Ironclad Wraith.
File:HW2_TerrorWraith.jpg|Terror Wraith.
</gallery>
</gallery>
===Development history===
The Eklon'dal Workshop Mortar Tank was one of the first Banished Wraiths ever produced.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} The [[Banished Foundry|Foundry]]'s garage and its kit assembly line allows Banished officers to requisition Eklon'dal Workshop Wraiths.{{Ref/Reuse|PLF}}


==Operational history==
==Operational history==
In [[2559#March|March 2559]] the Banished used their own modified version of the Wraith during operations against the crew of the UNSC ''Spirit of Fire'' on Installation 00.<ref name="HW2">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref>
In [[2559#March|March 2559]] the Banished used Eklon'dal Workshop Wraiths against the crew of the UNSC ''Spirit of Fire'' on [[Installation 00]].{{Ref/Reuse|ANE}} In June 2559 stolen Wraiths were used by the [[Flood]] against the Banished during the [[Outbreak on Installation 00]].{{Ref/Level|HW2|Manifestation}} In October 2559 the [[Clan of the Long Shields]] used Wraiths against the [[Dhas Bhasvod's Covenant]] and [[Keepers of the One Freedom]] during the [[Battle of Epsilon Clarion]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=DW13|HDW|Chapter=13}}


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
===''Halo Wars 2''===
===''Halo Wars 2''===
===Wraith===
*'''Info''': Core Tank, Heavy damage, Long range
*'''Info''': Core Tank, Heavy damage, Long range
*'''Tier''': 3
*'''Tier''': 3
*'''Cost''': Population 6, Supplies 550, Power 75
*'''Cost''': {{HW2Pop|6}}, {{HW2Supplies|550}}, {{HW2Power|75}}
*'''Wraith upgrade:'''
*'''Wraith upgrade:'''
**'''Scorch Mortar'''
**'''Scorch Mortar'''
**'''Info''': New ability, Shots continue to cause damage after impact.
**'''Info''': New ability, Shots continue to cause damage after impact.
**'''Tier''': 3
**'''Tier''': 3
**'''Cost''': Supplies 0, Power 850
**'''Cost''': {{HW2Supplies|0}}, {{HW2Power|850}}
Wraiths can be built at the [[Banished Foundry|Foundry]] by all Banished [[leader]]s. Unlike its [[Covenant]] counterpart from ''Halo Wars'', the Banished Wraith in ''Halo Wars 2'' starts off with an energy shield by default. Wraiths do well against infantry and vehicles, and okay against aircraft and structures. In [[Blitz]] Wraiths cost 110 energy, Ironclad Wraiths cost 140 energy, and Terror Wraiths cost 150 energy. Ironclad Wraiths agro all nearby damage from enemy units and Terror Wraiths reduce enemy units armor.
Wraiths can be built at the [[Banished Foundry|Foundry]] by all Banished [[leader]]s. Unlike its [[Covenant]] counterpart from ''Halo Wars'', the Banished Wraith in ''Halo Wars 2'' starts off with an energy shield by default. Wraiths do well against infantry and vehicles, and okay against aircraft and structures. In [[Blitz]] Wraiths cost {{HW2BlitzEnergy|110}} energy, Ironclad Wraiths cost {{HW2BlitzEnergy|140}} energy, and Terror Wraiths cost {{HW2BlitzEnergy|150}} energy. Ironclad Wraiths agro all nearby damage from enemy units and Terror Wraiths reduce enemy units armor.


==Trivia==
====Phoenix log====
*Various concept art show the Wraith with Plasma Turrets despite the turrets being absent ingame.
{| class="wikitable": style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none; width: 45%"
*This is one of the few vehicles of non-human origin known to be submersible, with the others being the [[Type-47B Scarab|Type-47B]],<ref>[[Coastal Highway]]</ref> Banished [[Banished Locust|Locust]] and [[Banished Scarab|Scarab]].<ref>[[From the Deep]]</ref>
|+ '''[[Phoenix Logs|Phoenix Log]] - Wraith'''
|-
|{{:Phoenix Logs/Banished Units/Wraith}}
|}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
===Concept art and illustrations===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HW2 BanishedVehicles Concept.jpg|Concept art for the Wraith.
File:HW2 Banished Wraith.png|Concept art of a Banished Wraith for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2 Banished Wraith.png|Concept art of a Banished Wraith for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2C-CovenantT26WraithvsBanishedT26Wraith.png|A Covenant Wraith in comparison to a Banished T-26 Wraith.
File:HW2C-CovenantT26WraithvsBanishedT26Wraith.png|A Covenant ''Muz''-pattern Wraith in comparison to a Banished Eklon'dal Workshop Wraith.
File:HW2 ATN- Flood unleashed concept art.jpg|Concept art of a Flood infected Banished T-26 Wraith.
File:HW2 ATN- Flood unleashed concept art.jpg|Concept art of a Flood infected Banished Wraith.
File:HW2-apc wraith 01 concept.png|Concept art of the Wraith Invader for ''Halo Wars 2''.
File:HW2 Blitz Wraith.png|Wraith [[List of Blitz cards|Blitz card]] artwork.
File:HW2 Blitz Blue Wraith.png|Unused blue Wraith Blitz art.
File:HW2 - Ice Barrier.jpeg|Eklon'Dal Workshop Wraiths in front of an [[Ice Barrier]].
File:HW2-VehicleSymbiote.jpg|Symbiote [[Lekgolo]] worms in a Wraith.
File:HW2-Jerome vs Wraith.jpg|[[Jerome-092]] hijacking a Wraith.
</gallery>
 
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
File:HW2B Wraith.png|A Banished Wraith in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta]]''.
File:HW2B Wraith.png|A Banished Wraith in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta]]''.
File:HW2 Wraith.png|A Wraith in the beta.
File:HW2 Wraith.png|A Wraith in the beta.
File:HW2 Blitz Ironclad Wraith.png|A Blitz card of a Banished Ironclad T-26 Wraith in ''Halo Wars 2''.
File:HW2 TerrorWraith.jpg|"Terror" Wraith Blitz art.
File:HW2 Wraith Varients.png|A comparison between the 3 Wraiths.
File:HW2-WraithsvsMarines.png|Banished Wraiths attacking UNSC Marines on Installation 00.
File:HW2-WraithsvsMarines.png|Banished Wraiths attacking UNSC Marines on Installation 00.
File:HW2 Submersible Wraith.png|The Wraith displaying submersible capabilities.
File:HW2 Wraith Varients.png|Various Banished Wraiths in ''Halo Wars 2''.
File:HW2 Banished Wraith 4 Comparison.jpg|A comparison of all four Banished Wraiths.
File:HW2 Banished Wraith 4 Comparison.jpg|A comparison of all four Banished Wraiths.
File:HW2 Flood Wraith.png|Close look of the Flood infected Wraiths
File:HW2 Flood Wraith.png|Close look of the Flood infected Wraiths
File:HW2-FloodWraiths&Scorpions.png|Flood infected Wraiths with [[M808S Scorpion]]s, [[M12 Chaingun Warthog]]s, and [[Marauder]]s in [[Terminus Firefight]].
File:HW2-FloodWraiths&Scorpions.png|Flood infected Wraiths with [[M808S Scorpion]]s, [[M12 Chaingun Warthog]]s, and [[Eklon'Dal Workshop Marauder]]s in [[Terminus Firefight]].
File:HW2 Submersible Wraith.png|The Wraith displaying submersible capabilities.
File:HINF-Wraith.png|A Banished Wraith in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:Banished Wraith.png|Another view of the Banished Wraith in ''Halo Infinite''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR10|HSoR|Chapter=10}}
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''
 
==Notes==
{{Ref/Notes}}


==Sources==
==Sources==

Latest revision as of 04:29, February 23, 2024

This article is about the Banished Wraith featured in Halo Wars 2. For Banished Wraith featured in Halo Infinite, see Bolroci Workshop Wraith.
Eklon'dal Workshop Mortar Tank
HW2-BanWraith.png
Production information

Manufacturer:

Eklon War-Forges[1]

Product line:

Wraith

Model:

Muz-pattern Wraith[2]

Technical specifications

Length:

10.2 meters (33.4 ft)[1]

Width:

9.3 meters (30.6 ft)[1]

Height:

4.1 meters (13.3 ft)[1]

Mass:

51.1 metric tons (50.3 LT; 56.3 ST)[1]

Engine(s):

Boosted gravity propulsion drive[3]

Armament:

Crew:

1 operator[1]

Usage

In service:

Second Ark Conflict[1]

Role(s):

Heavy mortar tank
Mainline tank
Artillery vehicle[3]

Affiliation:

Banished[4]

 

The Eklon'dal Workshop Mortar Tank is a modified Muz-pattern Wraith used by the Banished.[1]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Main article: Muz-pattern Wraith

The Wraith designs built by the Eklon War-Forges are heavily modified Muz-pattern designs originally employed by the Covenant empire. They feature additional armor plating and spikes, tabbed corners on new plates, energy shielding, raw metals and "war paint" to reflect the Banished's aggressive mentality in comparison to older Covenant Wraiths.[3]

Armaments[edit]

Eklon'dal Workshop Wraiths are armed with a heavy plasma mortar and twin plasma cannons for use against ground and air targets. The plasma cannons are hidden underneath the armor. The mortar can be upgraded to a scorch mortar on select vehicles.[3][1]

Variants[edit]

  • Wraith Invader.

    Wraith Invader.

  • Ironclad Wraith.

    Ironclad Wraith.

  • Terror Wraith.

    Terror Wraith.

Development history[edit]

The Eklon'dal Workshop Mortar Tank was one of the first Banished Wraiths ever produced.[1] The Foundry's garage and its kit assembly line allows Banished officers to requisition Eklon'dal Workshop Wraiths.[4]

Operational history[edit]

In March 2559 the Banished used Eklon'dal Workshop Wraiths against the crew of the UNSC Spirit of Fire on Installation 00.[2] In June 2559 stolen Wraiths were used by the Flood against the Banished during the Outbreak on Installation 00.[6] In October 2559 the Clan of the Long Shields used Wraiths against the Dhas Bhasvod's Covenant and Keepers of the One Freedom during the Battle of Epsilon Clarion.[7]

Gameplay[edit]

Halo Wars 2[edit]

  • Info: Core Tank, Heavy damage, Long range
  • Tier: 3
  • Cost: Population 6, Supplies 550, Power 75
  • Wraith upgrade:
    • Scorch Mortar
    • Info: New ability, Shots continue to cause damage after impact.
    • Tier: 3
    • Cost: Supplies 0, Power 850

Wraiths can be built at the Foundry by all Banished leaders. Unlike its Covenant counterpart from Halo Wars, the Banished Wraith in Halo Wars 2 starts off with an energy shield by default. Wraiths do well against infantry and vehicles, and okay against aircraft and structures. In Blitz Wraiths cost Blitz Energy 110 energy, Ironclad Wraiths cost Blitz Energy 140 energy, and Terror Wraiths cost Blitz Energy 150 energy. Ironclad Wraiths agro all nearby damage from enemy units and Terror Wraiths reduce enemy units armor.

Phoenix log[edit]

Phoenix Log - Wraith
Phoenix log artwork

Heavy mortar tank.

The Wraith is a tank armed with a plasma mortar for long-range bombardment and short-range plasma cannons for engaging ground and air units. Wraiths in Banished service are fitted with energy shields. The Wraith's can be upgraded to fire a scorch mortar; the impact of this system's unstable plasma shells leaves a lingering pool of energy after impact.

Modified to fit the Brutes' warlike aesthetic, the Wraith serves the Banished as both a mainline tank and artillery piece. Armed with its distinctive plasma mortar the Wraith can shatter heavily reinforced defenses from long distances or engage closer targets with devastating barrages. Despite the Wraith's large size, its boosted gravity drive allows for impressive bursts of speed and surprisingly agile maneuvers over most terrain.

Gallery[edit]

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Concept art and illustrations[edit]

  • Concept art for the Wraith.

    Concept art for the Wraith.

  • Concept art of a Banished Wraith for Halo Wars 2.

    Concept art of a Banished Wraith for Halo Wars 2.

  • A Covenant Muz-pattern Wraith in comparison to a Banished Eklon'dal Workshop Wraith.

    A Covenant Muz-pattern Wraith in comparison to a Banished Eklon'dal Workshop Wraith.

  • Concept art of a Flood infected Banished Wraith.

    Concept art of a Flood infected Banished Wraith.

  • Wraith Blitz card artwork.

    Wraith Blitz card artwork.

  • Unused blue Wraith Blitz art.

    Unused blue Wraith Blitz art.

  • Eklon'Dal Workshop Wraiths in front of an Ice Barrier.

    Eklon'Dal Workshop Wraiths in front of an Ice Barrier.

  • Symbiote Lekgolo worms in a Wraith.

    Symbiote Lekgolo worms in a Wraith.

  • Jerome-092 hijacking a Wraith.

    Jerome-092 hijacking a Wraith.

Screenshots[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Given that Banished Wraiths were augmented from Covenant Wraiths, the "plasma mortar" listed in specifications of Banished Wraiths in the Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition) were likely intended to be "heavy plasma mortars".

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 468
  2. ^ a b Halo Wars 2, campaign level A New Enemy
  3. ^ a b c d Halo Wars 2, Wraith
  4. ^ a b Halo Wars 2, Foundry
  5. ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 469
  6. ^ Halo Wars 2, campaign level Manifestation
  7. ^ Halo: Divine Wind, chapter 13

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