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Karo'wark-pattern |
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Length: |
4.8 meters (16 ft)[1] |
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Width: |
3.9 meters (13 ft)[1] |
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Height: |
1.8 meters (5.9 ft)[1] |
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Mass: |
644 kilograms (1,420 lb)[1] |
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Twin medium plasma cannons[1][3] |
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One pilot |
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Ground support aircraft |
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The Karo'wark-pattern Scout Bike[1] (UNSC Type classification: Type-54 Rapid Attack Vehicle, T-54 RAV), more commonly identified as the Ghost, is a standard reconnaissance and rapid attack vehicle in service with various Covenant remnant factions.[4]
Overview
Design details
Free from the sacrifical needs of the San'Shyuum, the Karo'wark-pattern Scout Bike's design focuses more on driver survivability, integrated with the latest boosted-gravity drive components. With an internal fuel cell and reinforced shielding, the Karo'wark-pattern Ghost offers a greater level of protection and higher performance compared to the older Karo'etba-pattern Ghost.[4] The Karo'wark's design pattern is a "compromise" design, employed by several Sangheili factions during the civil war on Sanghelios.[1]
Variants
- Sword Ghost: The Swords of Sanghelios field crimson-painted Karo'wark-pattern Ghosts with improved armor over the standard models.[2]
- Ghost Ultra: Ultra Ghosts are next-generation, silver-painted Karo'wark-pattern Ghosts with even greater armor and more powerful explosive 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, a rare treasure worth its weight in lesser warriors, is a Masterwork Ghost with hardened armor, improved handling, and plasma cannons that can be fired 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 Karo'wark-pattern Scout Bike 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 Karo'wark-pattern was used in multiple battles, including the Battle of Kamchatka and various battles in the Blooding Years.[4] By October 2558, Arbiter Thel 'Vadam had used his contacts and influence to purchase Karo'wark-pattern 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.[5][6] Around the same time Karo'wark-pattern Ghosts became popular in War Games matches aboard the UNSC Infinity.[2]
Gameplay
Changes from the Karo'etba-pattern 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 Temple Ghost.
- Handling and maneuverability have been vastly improved.
- Plasma cannons' projectile velocity and damage have been increased to compensate for Halo 5's enhanced mobility.
- The Ghost's side engines are its weakpoints; once exposed, if shot there, it will take damage much faster.
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Gallery
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Early concept art for the Ghost in Halo 5: Guardians.
A Karo'wark-pattern Ghost on Sanghelios.
A Ghost being bought from a REQ terminal in Warzone in a Halo 5: Guardians pre-release screenshot.
Jameson Locke driving a Ghost during the Battle of Nuusra.
HUD of the Ghost by Olympia Vale in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.
HUD of the Ultra Ghost by Edward Buck in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.
HUD of the Ghost in Halo 5: Guardians.
A Spartan driving a Ghost on Escape from ARC.
HUD of the Sword Ghost.
A comparison of in-game Ghosts across the Halo series.
A Patrol Leader in Warzone.
A Mikpramu-pattern Phantom carrying two T-54 Ghosts.
A Commander driving a Ghost.
A T-54 Ghost with its side engines (weakpoints) exposed.
A Centurion-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
Ghost - Sword variant.
Ghost - Sword variant Certification.
Ghost - Basic vehicle
Ghost - Ultra variant.
Ghost - Temple variant.
List of appearances
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f g h Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 272
- ^ a b c d e f Halo 5: Guardians, Ghost in-game unit
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ card: Ghost Description "Fast attack bike fitted with dual rapid-fire plasma cannons. Can boost for extra speed, at the expense of maneuverability."
- ^ a b c Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Designs of the Times (Retrieved on Jun 30, 2021) [archive]
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Genesis
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Guardians
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