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The '''<nowiki>'</nowiki>sKelln''' is a leathery, winged | The '''<nowiki>'</nowiki>sKelln''' is a leathery, winged aerial predator native to [[Sanghelios]], the homeworld of the [[Sangheili]].<ref>''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'', Chapter 1</ref> The 'sKelln are strong and majestic predators, and are capable of astonishing speeds and insatiable appetites.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]'', p. 229</ref> Known to be voracious and cunning, 'sKelln stalk the skies hunting for prey in the mountains of Sanghelios.<ref name="cf">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-surface-features '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Surface Features'']</ref><ref>''[[Halo Infinite]]'', [[Armor coatings (Halo Infinite)|Blood Shadow]] description</ref> | ||
In antiquity, the [[sky-chevaliers]] would fly on the backs of 'sKelln and use them on hunts.<ref name="cf"/> The [[Uztet'sKelln]] attack-fighter was based on and named after the animal, with [[Type-26 Banshee|its successors]] following a similar design.<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/banshee '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Banshee'']</ref> The biomimetic aesthetic of the [[Type-54 Banshee]] is considered to bear particular resemblance to the 'sKelln.<ref>''Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)'', p. 286</ref> The [[Banished Banshee|Banshees]] utilized by the [[Banished]] have been twisted from their 'sKelln inspiration to closer resemble an aerial predator from the [[Jiralhanae]] homeworld of [[Doisac]].<ref name="PL">''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', "[[Phoenix Logs]] - Banshee"</ref> | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
Revision as of 12:23, April 12, 2022
The 'sKelln is a leathery, winged aerial predator native to Sanghelios, the homeworld of the Sangheili.[1] The 'sKelln are strong and majestic predators, and are capable of astonishing speeds and insatiable appetites.[2] Known to be voracious and cunning, 'sKelln stalk the skies hunting for prey in the mountains of Sanghelios.[3][4]
In antiquity, the sky-chevaliers would fly on the backs of 'sKelln and use them on hunts.[3] The Uztet'sKelln attack-fighter was based on and named after the animal, with its successors following a similar design.[5] The biomimetic aesthetic of the Type-54 Banshee is considered to bear particular resemblance to the 'sKelln.[6] The Banshees utilized by the Banished have been twisted from their 'sKelln inspiration to closer resemble an aerial predator from the Jiralhanae homeworld of Doisac.[7]
List of appearances
- Halo: Broken Circle (First mentioned)
- Halo Wars 2 (Mentioned only)
- Halo Infinite (Mentioned only)
Sources
- ^ Halo: Broken Circle, Chapter 1
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), p. 229
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Surface Features
- ^ Halo Infinite, Blood Shadow description
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Banshee
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), p. 286
- ^ Halo Wars 2, "Phoenix Logs - Banshee"
