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===Armament=== | ===Armament=== | ||
The Type-32 RAV is typically armed with two linked forward-firing [[Class-2 directed energy cannon]]. These [[directed energy weapon]]s serve as powerful anti-infantry and anti armor weapons, running on only a small power source.<ref name="bung"/> The weapons power output is 100-250kW.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]] Manual''', page 18</ref> The Class-2 weapon system is used for heavy combat situations and is employed for anti-vehicle combat, but can be extremely effective in infantry support and suppressive roles. The firepower produced by this weapon is considerably high, able to punch through and melt multiple layers of armor until the target vehicles are destroyed, or inoperable. Alternatively, some may be armed with a heavy [[fuel rod cannon]] | The Type-32 RAV is typically armed with two linked forward-firing [[Class-2 directed energy cannon]]. These [[directed energy weapon]]s serve as powerful anti-infantry and anti armor weapons, running on only a small power source.<ref name="bung"/> The weapons power output is 100-250kW.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]] Manual''', page 18</ref> The Class-2 weapon system is used for heavy combat situations and is employed for anti-vehicle combat, but can be extremely effective in infantry support and suppressive roles. The firepower produced by this weapon is considerably high, able to punch through and melt multiple layers of armor until the target vehicles are destroyed, or inoperable. Alternatively, some may be armed with a heavy [[fuel rod cannon]]<ref name="GroundCommand">[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10207094534378151&set=p.10207094534378151&type=3&theater '''Halo: Ground Command''']</ref> and [[energy shielding]].<ref name="HW"/><ref name="HW2"/> | ||
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The earliest versions of the Ghost were originally developed by pre-Covenant [[Sangheili]],<ref name="visual"/> and the vehicle has been in service to the Covenant since its formation, having served in countless engagements before and during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. After the retaking of [[Harvest]] in [[2526]] by Admiral [[Preston Cole]], the Covenant, attempting to scout and recover an [[Relic|artifact]], deployed multiple Ghosts to scout areas of interest and slow down advancing enemy forces, during the [[Harvest campaign|assault]] on Harvest. | The earliest versions of the Ghost were originally developed by pre-Covenant [[Sangheili]],<ref name="visual"/> and the vehicle has been in service to the Covenant since its formation, having served in countless engagements before and during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. After the retaking of [[Harvest]] in [[2526]] by Admiral [[Preston Cole]], the Covenant, attempting to scout and recover an [[Relic|artifact]], deployed multiple Ghosts to scout areas of interest and slow down advancing enemy forces, during the [[Harvest campaign|assault]] on Harvest. | ||
Throughout the war the Covenant deployed Ghosts during ground campaigns to escort larger vehicles, provide reconnaissance and to engage military and civilian targets at first sight. In [[2531]] during the [[Battle of Arcadia|first assault]] on the colony world [[Arcadia]], Ghosts were used to escort larger Wraith tanks to destroy human held positions, killing and causing panic among civilians attempting to flee the Covenant invasion. The RAVs assisted their forces in suppressing infantry and scouting enemy locations to target. In addition the vehicles were used against UNSC military forces attempting to assist with evacuation efforts. During the [[Battle of Shield World 0459]] the Covenant would deploy Ghosts in efforts to stop not only the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} but also the [[Flood]] and [[Sentinel]]s too. | Throughout the war the Covenant deployed Ghosts during ground campaigns to escort larger vehicles, provide reconnaissance and to engage military and civilian targets at first sight. In [[2531]] during the [[Battle of Arcadia|first assault]] on the colony world [[Arcadia]], Ghosts were used to escort larger Wraith tanks to destroy human held positions, killing and causing panic among civilians attempting to flee the Covenant invasion. The RAVs assisted their forces in suppressing infantry and scouting enemy locations to target. In addition the vehicles were used against UNSC military forces attempting to assist with evacuation efforts. During the [[Battle of Shield World 0459]] the Covenant would deploy Ghosts in efforts to stop not only the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} but also the [[Flood]] and [[Sentinel]]s too.<ref name="HW">'''[[Halo Wars]]'''</ref> | ||
As the war dragged on, ground campaigns conducted by the Covenant continued to employ the Ghost as rapid assault vehicles. Late into the war in [[2552]], the Covenant launched a [[Fall of Reach|surprise assault]] on [[Reach]], humanity's heavily fortified epicenter of military and economic power outside of Earth. Multiple divisions of Ghosts were employed to scout and inflict casualties on civilian and military forces alike. However when the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} escaped, many Covenant ships followed to destroy the ''Pillar of Autumn''. Upon exiting Slipspace, the ''Pillar of Autumn'' arrived at [[Installation 04]] and [[Battle of Installation 04|met]] with multiple enemy contacts. With the [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]] offline and sustaining extensive damage across all systems, the ''Pillar of Autumn'' was forced to crash land on to the construct. Covenant forces deployed Ghosts in order to hunt down the remaining UNSC personnel who escaped onto the ring. | As the war dragged on, ground campaigns conducted by the Covenant continued to employ the Ghost as rapid assault vehicles. Late into the war in [[2552]], the Covenant launched a [[Fall of Reach|surprise assault]] on [[Reach]], humanity's heavily fortified epicenter of military and economic power outside of Earth. Multiple divisions of Ghosts were employed to scout and inflict casualties on civilian and military forces alike.<ref name="HR">'''[[Halo: Reach]]'''</ref> However when the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} escaped, many Covenant ships followed to destroy the ''Pillar of Autumn''. Upon exiting Slipspace, the ''Pillar of Autumn'' arrived at [[Installation 04]] and [[Battle of Installation 04|met]] with multiple enemy contacts. With the [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]] offline and sustaining extensive damage across all systems, the ''Pillar of Autumn'' was forced to crash land on to the construct. Covenant forces deployed Ghosts in order to hunt down the remaining UNSC personnel who escaped onto the ring.<ref name="HCE">'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'''</ref> | ||
During the opening of the [[Battle of Earth|Battle for Earth]], [[Prophet of Regret|Regret's]] [[CAS-class assault carrier|carrier]] ''[[Solemn Penance]]'' managed to land in the city of [[New Mombasa]]. In the short but bloody campaign the Covenant was able to land armor and troops into the city, Ghosts were utilized in engaging UNSC armor attempting to prevent the Covenant from constructing plasma artillery on the beaches of [[Old Mombasa]], when the UNSC punched through with the assistance of SPARTAN-117, the Covenant tried to block off sections of the tunnels. [[Type-29 Shadow]]s attempting to fortify Covenant defenses by bringing in Ghosts were ultimately destroyed by the Master Chief. With the UNSC entering the city and civilians cut off the Covenant began systematically destroying anything they could before the Prophet of Regret's ship jumped out of New Mombasa destroying parts the city. In the aftermath of Regret's retreat, the full scale invasion of Earth began, the Covenant laid waste to many parts of the planet and Ghosts were employed to aid the Covenant in their assault. | During the opening of the [[Battle of Earth|Battle for Earth]], [[Prophet of Regret|Regret's]] [[CAS-class assault carrier|carrier]] ''[[Solemn Penance]]'' managed to land in the city of [[New Mombasa]]. In the short but bloody campaign the Covenant was able to land armor and troops into the city, Ghosts were utilized in engaging UNSC armor attempting to prevent the Covenant from constructing plasma artillery on the beaches of [[Old Mombasa]], when the UNSC punched through with the assistance of SPARTAN-117, the Covenant tried to block off sections of the tunnels. [[Type-29 Shadow]]s attempting to fortify Covenant defenses by bringing in Ghosts were ultimately destroyed by the Master Chief. With the UNSC entering the city and civilians cut off the Covenant began systematically destroying anything they could before the Prophet of Regret's ship jumped out of New Mombasa destroying parts the city.<ref name="H2">'''[[Halo 2]]'''</ref> In the aftermath of Regret's retreat, the full scale invasion of Earth began, the Covenant laid waste to many parts of the planet and Ghosts were employed to aid the Covenant in their assault. | ||
As the Battle for Earth raged on [[John-117|SPARTAN-117]], with the full support of the {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}}, launched a [[Battle of Installation 05|counter-strike]] against Regret who had jumped to [[Installation 05]]. Ghosts were deployed in the same manner as they were on Installation 04, however with the threat of the UNSC attempting to stop regret the Covenant relied on more aggressive tactics against their enemy, using Ghosts in tight areas in an attempt to stop the advance of SPARTAN-117. The subsequent outbreak of the Flood and internal conflict that consumed the Covenant however left all involved to fend for themselves, after the conclusion of the battle for Installation 05 the Covenant reorganized and made a final push offensive on Earth. | As the Battle for Earth raged on [[John-117|SPARTAN-117]], with the full support of the {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}}, launched a [[Battle of Installation 05|counter-strike]] against Regret who had jumped to [[Installation 05]]. Ghosts were deployed in the same manner as they were on Installation 04, however with the threat of the UNSC attempting to stop regret the Covenant relied on more aggressive tactics against their enemy, using Ghosts in tight areas in an attempt to stop the advance of SPARTAN-117. The subsequent outbreak of the Flood and internal conflict that consumed the Covenant however left all involved to fend for themselves, after the conclusion of the battle for Installation 05 the Covenant reorganized and made a final push offensive on Earth.<ref name="H2"/> | ||
With the uncovering of the [[Portal at Voi]] the Covenant moved all their troops and armor to [[Battle of Voi|prevent]] the UNSC military from getting close to it. They deployed Ghosts in the remnants of [[Voi]] to dispatch military forces attempting to break through their formation and even again attempted to squeeze Ghosts in to close quarters in hopes of stalling human forces. This task was ultimately accomplished. After the opening of the portal and the arrival at [[Installation 00]] the Covenant deployed all their assets in a last ditch [[Battle of Installation 00|effort]] to stop humanity and activate the remaining Halo installations. Ghosts were used wherever possible to halt the UNSC advance towards the [[Citadel]]. The Ghosts failed to accomplish this mission and as a result, marked the end of the Covenant. | With the uncovering of the [[Portal at Voi]] the Covenant moved all their troops and armor to [[Battle of Voi|prevent]] the UNSC military from getting close to it. They deployed Ghosts in the remnants of [[Voi]] to dispatch military forces attempting to break through their formation and even again attempted to squeeze Ghosts in to close quarters in hopes of stalling human forces. This task was ultimately accomplished. After the opening of the portal and the arrival at [[Installation 00]] the Covenant deployed all their assets in a last ditch [[Battle of Installation 00|effort]] to stop humanity and activate the remaining Halo installations. Ghosts were used wherever possible to halt the UNSC advance towards the [[Citadel]]. The Ghosts failed to accomplish this mission and as a result, marked the end of the Covenant.<ref name="H3">'''[[Halo 3]]'''</ref> | ||
During the post-war era, Ghosts continued to be used extensively by the various [[Covenant remnants]]. Ghosts were popular during [[War Games]] matches aboard [[Anvil Station]] and the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. During the [[Battle of Draetheus V]] [[Merg Vol]] deployed multiple Ghosts to support [[Merg Vol's Covenant|his troops]]. Many were seen in action in use by [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] during the [[Battle of Requiem]] and the [[Requiem Campaign]], in [[2557]] and [[2558]] respectively. Ghosts were used by 'Mdama's Covenant during the [[Battle of Installation 03|engagement]] on [[Installation 03]] in July 2557. 'Mdama's forces continued to make use of Ghosts during the [[Battle of Aktis IV|conflict]] on [[Aktis IV]]. A number of Ghosts came into the possession of a [[Sali 'Nyon's Covenant|rebel group]] lead by [[Sali 'Nyon]] on Aktis IV. | During the post-war era, Ghosts continued to be used extensively by the various [[Covenant remnants]]. Ghosts were popular during [[War Games]] matches aboard [[Anvil Station]] and the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. During the [[Battle of Draetheus V]] [[Merg Vol]] deployed multiple Ghosts to support [[Merg Vol's Covenant|his troops]].<ref name="HSA">'''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'''</ref> Many were seen in action in use by [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] during the [[Battle of Requiem]] and the [[Requiem Campaign]], in [[2557]] and [[2558]] respectively.<ref name="H4">'''[[Halo 4]]'''</ref> Ghosts were used by 'Mdama's Covenant during the [[Battle of Installation 03|engagement]] on [[Installation 03]] in July 2557.<ref name="HSS">'''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'''</ref> 'Mdama's forces continued to make use of Ghosts during the [[Battle of Aktis IV|conflict]] on [[Aktis IV]]. A number of Ghosts came into the possession of a [[Sali 'Nyon's Covenant|rebel group]] lead by [[Sali 'Nyon]] on Aktis IV.<ref name="HE">'''[[Halo: Escalation #15]]'''</ref> | ||
By October 2558, the newer [[Type-54 Rapid Attack Vehicle]], containing a number of improvements to the older Ghost models, entered service with several Covenant splinter groups.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-designs-of-the-times '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Designs of the Times'']</ref><ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> The [[Banished]] continued to used upgraded T-32 Ghosts as late as [[2559#April|April 2559]].<ref name="HW2">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref> | |||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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===Changes from ''Halo 4'' to ''Halo 2: Anniversary''=== | ===Changes from ''Halo 4'' to ''Halo 2: Anniversary''=== | ||
The Ghost, like its ''Halo 2'' counterpart, once again has an unlimited boost. | The Ghost, like its ''Halo 2'' counterpart, once again has an unlimited boost. | ||
===''Halo Wars 2''=== | |||
In ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' the Ghost is a unit exclusive to [[Shipmaster]] [[Let 'Volir]]. It costs 30 resources in [[Blitz]]. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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File:Ghosts Comparison.jpg|The more recent [[Type-54 Ghost]] from ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' compared to its T-32 Ghost predecessors from ''Halo: CE'' and ''Halo 3''. | File:Ghosts Comparison.jpg|The more recent [[Type-54 Ghost]] from ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' compared to its T-32 Ghost predecessors from ''Halo: CE'' and ''Halo 3''. | ||
File:HGC-T32Ghosts.jpg|T-32 Ghosts in ''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''. | File:HGC-T32Ghosts.jpg|T-32 Ghosts in ''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''. | ||
File:HW2 Blitz Ghost.png|A Blitz card of a Banished T-32 Ghost in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. | |||
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