Karo'wark-pattern Ghost

This article is about the post-Covenant war Covenant vehicle. For other uses, see Ghost (disambiguation).

The Type-54 Rapid Attack Vehicle, more commonly identified as the Ghost by the UNSC, is a standard reconnaissance and rapid attack vehicle in service with various Covenant remnant factions.^[1]

Specifications

Design details

The Type-54 Rapid Attack Vehicle features a sleek biomimetic carapace and is integrated with the latest boosted-gravity drive components. This along with other improvements means the Type-54 RAV offers a greater level of protection and higher performance compared to the older Type-32 Rapid Attack Vehicle.^[1]

Variants

Sword Ghost: The Swords of Sanghelios field crimson-painted T-54 Ghosts with improved armor over the standard models.^[2]
Ghost Ultra: Ultra Ghosts are next-generation, silver-painted T-54s with even greater armor and more powerful plasma cannons than the Sword Ghost. Ghost Ultras are exclusively produced by the independent Sangheili colony of Whispering Trees.^[2]
Temple Ghost: Driven by veteran Zealots who have mastered their impetuous natures, the Temple Ghost is a rare treasure worth its weight in lesser warriors. Masterwork Ghost with hardened armor, improving handling, and plasma cannons that can shoot while boosting.^[2]
Warzone Ghost: The Warzone Ghost is a variant of the Ghost used by enemy AI in War Games simulations.

A Sword Ghost.
A Ghost Ultra.
A Temple Ghost.
A Warzone Ghost.

Operational history

The Type-54 RAV was put into service after the end of the Human-Covenant War, with the Covenant remnants utilizing new manufacturing facilities to produce the model. The Type-54 was used in multiple battles, including the Battle of Kamchatka and various battles in the Blooding Years.^[1] By October 2558, Arbiter Thel 'Vadam had used his contacts and influence to purchase T-54 Ghosts for the Swords of Sanghelios that boasted superior armor compared to the Ghosts used by Jul 'Mdama's Covenant.^[2] A small number of Ultra Ghosts were used by Jul 'Mdama's Covenant during the Battle of Genesis.^[3] Around the same time T-54 Ghosts became popular in War Games matches aboard the UNSC Infinity.^[2]

Gameplay

Changes from the Type-32 Ghost in Halo 2 Anniversary

The Ghost, like its Halo 4 counterpart, once again has a limited amount of time to boost before it has to recharge. In addition to the base model there are also three variants: the Sword Ghost, Ultra Ghost, and the Temple Ghost. Handling and maneuverability has been vastly improved. Plasma cannon's velocity and damage has been increased to compensate for Halo 5's enhanced mobility.