R'shwupa-pattern Phantom

The Phantom gunboat is a variant of the Type-52 Troop Carrier. It is used for space-based engagements.

Specifications

Design details

The Phantom gunboat is similar in design to the standard Type-52 Troop Carrier. However, it is used as a combat superiority craft rather than as a troop transport. It is equipped with a chin-mounted heavy plasma cannon and four side-mounted plasma auto turrets - two on either side - and one aft plasma auto turret. It is capable of emitting a powerful energy shield that can deflect missile attacks. The energy shield is extremely powerful, and can withstand a great deal of sustained fire from the Sabre's chain gun, which can destroy the "space banshee" with a single hit, even on Legendary difficulty. It can be assumed that these are very expensive to fit on a Phantom, otherwise it would not make sense for ALL Phantoms to not posses such shielding, as it would dramatically increase their durability in combat.

Operational history

Several Phantom gunboats assaulted the UNSC refit station Anchor 9 in Operation: UPPER CUT during the Fall of Reach. They were escorted by Type-31 Seraph-class XMFs and Type-27 Banshee-class XMFs. All the attacking gunboats were destroyed by SPARTAN-B312, who defended the station in a YSS-1000 Sabre.

List of Appearances

• Halo: Reach
  • Long Night of Solace