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.
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A Type-54 Ghost on Sanghelios.
HUD of the Ghost in Halo 5: Guardians.
Jameson Locke driving a Ghost during the Battle of Nuusra.
A Spartan driving a Ghost on Escape from ARC.
A Ghost being bought from a REQ terminal in Warzone.
HUD of the Sword Ghost.
A comparison of in-game Ghosts across the Halo series.
A Patrol Leader in Warzone.
A Type-57 Phantom carrying two T-54 Ghosts.
A Sangheili Commander driving a Ghost.
A Helioskrill-clad Spartan-IV driving a Sword Ghost.
A Mark V Alpha-clad Spartan-IV driving an Ultra Ghost.
The three initial Ghost types on Raid on Apex 7.
A Raijin-clad Spartan-IV driving a Temple Ghost.
Two Sangheili Warriors with Temple Ghosts.
Halo 5: Guardians REQ Cards
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Ghost - Basic vehicle.
Ghost - Sword variant Certification.
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Ghost - Sword variant.
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Ghost - Ultra variant.
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Ghost - Temple variant.
List of appearances
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)