Ru'swum-pattern Phantom

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The Type-44 Troop Carrier, commonly known as the Phantom, is a Covenant dropship manufactured by Achoem Weapons.

Overview

The Type-44 Phantom's prominence was due to its speed, maneuverability, and firepower in atmospheric and exoatmospheric environments. It was later supplanted by a newer model, the Type-52, which was ubiquitous later in the Human-Covenant War. The Covenant remnant use the Type-44 as their primary dropship, likely due to the scarcity of the newer model.

Trivia

• Despite being an older model, Type-44 is surprisingly more durable than Type-52, capable of withstanding up to five Scorpion shots before exploding, similar to Type-52 in Halo: Reach.
• During the level Composer, in the hangar, if the player activates the barrier while a Phantom is still inside the station, the vehicle will explode once it comes in contact with the barrier.

Gallery

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  Alternate render of the Type-44 Phantom.

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  Renders of the Type-44 Phantom, overlaid with its wireframe.

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  A damaged version of the Type-44 Phantom, not present in the final release.

List of appearances

• Halo 4 (First appearance)