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The Hornet makes an appearance in ''[[Halo 4]]''{{'}}s [[Majestic Map Pack]] as a piece of scenery outside of the map [[Skyline (level)|Skyline]].
The Hornet makes an appearance in ''[[Halo 4]]''{{'}}s [[Majestic Map Pack]] as a piece of scenery outside of the map [[Skyline (level)|Skyline]].
In ''Halo 2: Anniversary'', the Hornet can be found on ''[[Bloodline]]'' in certain game modes. It can be affected by the base EMPs.


The Hornet was to make an appearance in the cancelled ''[[Halo Online]]'' where it would've have been usable on the map ''[[Diamondback]]''.
The Hornet was to make an appearance in the cancelled ''[[Halo Online]]'' where it would've have been usable on the map ''[[Diamondback]]''.


The Hornet was added to ''Halo 3: ODST'' [[Firefight]] when ''Halo 3: ODST'' was added to PC.
The Hornet was added to ''Halo 3: ODST'' [[Firefight]] when ''Halo 3: ODST'' was added to PC. It is usable on the map ''[[Lost Platoon]]''.


[[File:H3_Sandbox_Hornets.png|thumb|right|200px|Two types of spawnable Hornets in ''Halo 3'' forge; a transport Hornet (left) and a regular Hornet (right).]]
[[File:H3_Sandbox_Hornets.png|thumb|right|200px|Two types of spawnable Hornets in ''Halo 3'' forge; a transport Hornet (left) and a regular Hornet (right).]]
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===Real-time strategy===
===Real-time strategy===
{{Main|Real-time strategy}}
[[File:HW-AV14chaffpod.png|thumb|right|150px|A fully upgraded Hornet in ''Halo Wars''.]]
[[File:HW-AV14chaffpod.png|thumb|right|150px|A fully upgraded Hornet in ''Halo Wars''.]]
====''Halo Wars''====
====''Halo Wars''====
The Hornet in ''[[Halo Wars]]'' is the mainline UNSC aircraft and is capable of engaging both ground and air targets. It can be built at the [[UNSC Airpad|Air Pad]] for a cost of 250 resources and 2 population with a tech level of 2. It has several upgrades:
The Hornet in ''[[Halo Wars]]'' is the mainline UNSC aircraft and is capable of engaging both ground and air targets. It can be built at the [[UNSC Airpad|Air Pad]] for a cost of {{HWResources|250}} resources and {{HWPop|2}} population with a tech level of {{HWTech|2}}. It has several upgrades:
*''Wingmen'': Adds two Marine passengers who each carry an [[M41 rocket launcher]]. The upgrade costs 400 resources and requires a tech level of 3.
{| class="wikitable sortable " style="width: 60%;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"
*''Chaff Pod'': Increases the Hornet's avoidance of anti-air fire. The upgrade costs 900 resources and requires a tech level of 4.
|-
*''Hawk'': Upgrades the Hornet into an [[AV-22 Sparrowhawk]], which has greater firepower and hitpoints and is faster than a Banshee. This upgrade is available only if [[Ellen Anders|Professor Anders]] is the selected leader. The upgrade costs 1350 resources and requires a tech level of 4.
!scope="col"|Upgrade
!scope="col"|Description
!scope="col"|Costs/Requirments
|-
|'''Wingmen'''
|Adds two Marine passengers who each carry a [[rocket launcher]].
|{{HWResources|400}}, {{HWTech|3}}
|-
|'''Chaff Pod'''
|Increases the Hornet's avoidance of anti-air fire
|{{HWResources|900}}, {{HWTech|4}}
|-
|'''Hawk'''
|Upgrades the Hornet into an [[AV-22 Sparrowhawk]], which has greater firepower and hitpoints and is faster than a Banshee. This upgrade is available only if [[Ellen Anders|Professor Anders]] is the selected leader.  
|{{HWResources|1350}}, {{HWTech|4}}
|}


[[File:HW2 Hornet Comparison (Front).png|thumb|right|250px|Two different Hornet types in ''Halo Wars 2''.]]
[[File:HW2 Hornet Comparison (Front).png|thumb|right|250px|Two different Hornet types in ''Halo Wars 2''.]]
====''Halo Wars 2''====
====''Halo Wars 2''====
=====Skirmish=====
The Hornet can be built by all UNSC [[leader]]s at the [[Airpad]]. They are effective against vehicles, but are only okay against infantry, aircraft, and structures.
*'''Info:''' Core Air, Fast moving, Medium range
*'''Info:''' Core Air, Fast moving, Medium range
*'''Tier:''' 2
*'''Tier:''' 2
*'''Cost:''' Population 4, Supplies 300, Power 0
*'''Cost:''' Population 4, Supplies 300, Power 0
'''Hornet Upgrade: Wingmen'''
{| class="wikitable sortable " style="width: 60%;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"
*'''Info:''' Unit Upgrade, Adds Marines with rocket launchers, Increases health
|-
*'''Tier:''' 3
!scope="col"|Upgrade
*'''Cost''': Supplies 0, Power 750
!scope="col"|Info
The Hornet can be built by all UNSC leaders at the [[Airpad]]. They are effective against vehicles, but are only okay against infantry, aircraft, and structures. In [[Blitz]], a Hornet costs 60 energy, while a Trooper Hornet costs 100 energy.
!scope="col"|Tier
!scope="col"|Costs/Requirments
|-
|'''Wingmen'''
|Unit Upgrade, Adds Marines with rocket launchers, Increases health
|3
|{{HWResources|0}}, {{HWTech|750}}
|}


=====Blitz=====
{{Main|Blitz}}
In Blitz, there are two Hornets; the regular and the Trooper. The Trooper is exclusive to this mode. A regular Hornet costs 60 energy, while a Trooper Hornet costs 100 energy.
<gallery heights="300" mode="packed-hover" align="center">
File:Blitz Hornet.png
File:Blitz Trooper Hornet.png
</gallery>
==Evolution==
==Evolution==
===Changes from ''Halo 3''/''Halo 3: ODST'' to ''Halo 2: Anniversary''===
===Changes from ''Halo 3''/''Halo 3: ODST'' to ''Halo 2: Anniversary''===
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|''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
|''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
|Kill 30 enemies in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.
|Kill 30 enemies in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.
|10{{Gamerscore}}
|{{Gamerscore|10}}
|}
|}


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==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
{{Ref/Sources}}
{{Navbox/Vehicles/Gameplay}}
{{Navbox/Vehicles/Gameplay}}
{{Navbox/Units}}


[[Category:Human vehicles|Hornet]]
[[Category:Human vehicles|Hornet]]
[[Category:Halo 3 vehicles|Hornet]]
[[Category:Halo 3 vehicles|Hornet]]
[[Category:Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer vehicles|Hornet]]
[[Category:Halo Online vehicles|Hornet]]
[[Category:Halo 3: ODST vehicles|Hornet]]

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Hornet
H2A-MP-AV14Hornet.png
Gameplay role

Faction:

Human (UNSC)

Weapon type:

Air

Locomotion method:

Jet-engine

Counterparts:

Human

Weapon stats

Armaments:

Max occupants:

  • 1 driver
  • 2 side seat passengers
 

The Hornet is a light aerospace vehicle first seen in Halo 3. It is a medium sized aircraft.

Universe and lore

Main article: AV-14

The AV-14 Hornet is a VTOL capable aircraft in service since at least 2524, during the Insurrection.[1][2]

Overview

Variants

Image Name Description
H3 SnowHornet.jpg Transport Hornet The Transport Hornet is a type of Hornet without missile pods.

Halo Wars 2

Image Name Description
HW2 - AV-14B Hornet.jpg Trooper Hornet An uparmored Hornet that will spawn infantry troops on death.

Counterparts

The most analogous vehicle to the Hornet is the Falcon from Halo: Reach. It acts as the mainline UNSC air that game as well and features dual gunner seats. Some versions in game can carry more passengers and some have a pilot controlled main gun.

Gameplay

The Hornet is often the mainline UNSC aircraft, that can carry two passengers and can hover in place over areas.

First-person shooters

Main article: First-person shooter

The Hornet has a unique reticle, but no other major HUD elements change. It also can be Skyjacked in games where it appears.

Campaign

Main article: Campaign

The Hornet appears as mostly background scenery in the Halo 3 campaign but is usable on The Covenant. Allied Non-playable characters can ride on the sides like players can in multiplayer.[3]

The Hornet also appears in the campaign of Halo: Spartan Assault seen again mostly as background scenery.[4]

A Hornet being used on Lost Platoon in the Halo: The Master Chief Collection version of Halo 3: ODST.

Multiplayer

Main article: Multiplayer

The Hornet is usable in the Halo 3 multiplayer on certain maps and modes. A Spartan riding on a Hornet's skids can deploy equipment while an Elite cannot.

The Hornet makes an appearance in Halo 4's Majestic Map Pack as a piece of scenery outside of the map Skyline.

In Halo 2: Anniversary, the Hornet can be found on Bloodline in certain game modes. It can be affected by the base EMPs.

The Hornet was to make an appearance in the cancelled Halo Online where it would've have been usable on the map Diamondback.

The Hornet was added to Halo 3: ODST Firefight when Halo 3: ODST was added to PC. It is usable on the map Lost Platoon.

Two types of spawnable Hornets in Halo 3 forge; a transport Hornet (left) and a regular Hornet (right).

Forge

Main articles: Forge, Forge Objects

The Hornet is a Forge object on a few maps in Halo 3. This includes Sandbox and Sandtrap. Prices and amount that can be placed are different depending on map and whether they are being played in the Halo 3 component of Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

The Hornet is also a Forge object in Halo 2: Anniversary where it can be spawned on Bloodline, Skyward, Awash, and Nebula.

Advantages

  • Can move and transport two allies.
    • These allies can fire their own weapons, increasing the overall firepower of the vehicle.

Disadvantages

  • Passengers are completely exposed.

Real-time strategy

Main article: Real-time strategy
An AV-14 Hornet with the Marine Wingmen + Chaff Pod upgrades on Frozen Valley.
A fully upgraded Hornet in Halo Wars.

Halo Wars

The Hornet in Halo Wars is the mainline UNSC aircraft and is capable of engaging both ground and air targets. It can be built at the Air Pad for a cost of Resources 250 resources and Population 2 population with a tech level of Tech level 2. It has several upgrades:

Upgrade Description Costs/Requirments
Wingmen Adds two Marine passengers who each carry a rocket launcher. Resources 400, Tech level 3
Chaff Pod Increases the Hornet's avoidance of anti-air fire Resources 900, Tech level 4
Hawk Upgrades the Hornet into an AV-22 Sparrowhawk, which has greater firepower and hitpoints and is faster than a Banshee. This upgrade is available only if Professor Anders is the selected leader. Resources 1350, Tech level 4
Two different Hornet types in Halo Wars 2.

Halo Wars 2

Skirmish

The Hornet can be built by all UNSC leaders at the Airpad. They are effective against vehicles, but are only okay against infantry, aircraft, and structures.

  • Info: Core Air, Fast moving, Medium range
  • Tier: 2
  • Cost: Population 4, Supplies 300, Power 0
Upgrade Info Tier Costs/Requirments
Wingmen Unit Upgrade, Adds Marines with rocket launchers, Increases health 3 Resources 0, Tech level 750
Blitz
Main article: Blitz

In Blitz, there are two Hornets; the regular and the Trooper. The Trooper is exclusive to this mode. A regular Hornet costs 60 energy, while a Trooper Hornet costs 100 energy.

  • Blitz Hornet.png
  • Blitz Trooper Hornet.png

Evolution

Changes from Halo 3/Halo 3: ODST to Halo 2: Anniversary

  • The Hornet's missiles in Halo 2: Anniversary have a much slower fire rate.

Skins

Halo 3

Main article: Skins (Halo 3)

Achievements

Icon(s) Name Game(s) Description Gamerscore
Steam Achievement Icon for the Halo: The Master Chief Collection - Halo 2: Anniversary Multiplayer achievement "Shook the Hornet's Nest". Shook the Hornet's Nest Halo 2: Anniversary Kill 30 enemies in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer. 10 gamerscore

Production notes

A Flood infected Hornet was supposed to appear in Halo Wars 2 before it was ultimately cut.

Gallery

  • HUD of the Hornet on Sandtrap.

    HUD of the Hornet on Sandtrap.

  • A Hornet on Bloodline in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    A Hornet on Bloodline in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • A Hornet piloted by a Sangheili on Bloodline.

    A Hornet piloted by a Sangheili on Bloodline.

  • Another view of the Hornet.

    Another view of the Hornet.

  • HUD of the Hornet on Skyward.

    HUD of the Hornet on Skyward.

  • A closeup of the Trooper Hornet from Halo Wars 2.

    A closeup of the Trooper Hornet from Halo Wars 2.

  • A bubble shielded Hornet being hijacked in Halo Wars 2.

    A bubble shielded Hornet being hijacked in Halo Wars 2.

  • Two Hornets in Halo Online.

    Two Hornets in Halo Online.

  • A squadron of Hornets supported by a Sparrowhawk in an early build of Halo Wars.

    A squadron of Hornets supported by a Sparrowhawk in an early build of Halo Wars.

  • A Hornet in Halo: Spartan Assault.

    A Hornet in Halo: Spartan Assault.

  • The cut Flood infected Hornet from Halo Wars 2.

    The cut Flood infected Hornet from Halo Wars 2.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo Encyclopedia, page 248
  2. ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, Dirt,
  3. ^ Halo 3, campaign
  4. ^ Halo: Spartan Assault, campaign

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Hornet • Vulture • Sparrowhawk (Anders only) • Pelican (Ability only)
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Hornet • Vulture • Condor • Nightingale • Frostraven (Serina only) • Pelican (Forge only) • Protector Sentinel (Anders only) • Retriever Sentinel (Anders only)
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Spartan Douglas (Anders only) • Spartan Jerome (Cutter only) • Spartan Alice (Isabel only) • Green Machine (Johnson only) • Kinsano's Cyclops (Kinsano only) • Omega Team (Jerome only) • M88 Bison (Serina only) • Theseus (Jerome only)
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Aircraft
Hero
Atriox's Chosen (Atriox only) • Brute Warlord (Decimus only) • Elite Honor Guard (Shipmaster only) • Hunter Captain (Colony only) • The Arbiter (Arbiter only) • Voridus (Voridus only) • Pavium (Pavium only) • Pnap-pattern Goblin (Yapyap only)
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Italics denote units classed as Uber-Units.
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