GAMES MICROSOFT XBOX HALO 2 Manual - page 11
Wraith
CREW:
1
Propulsion:
Boosted Gravity
Propulsion Drive
Armament:
Plasma Mortar &
2 Auto-firing Plasma Cannons
The Covenant has deployed a huge ground fleet, presumably with the intention
of speeding its incursion into populated human areas. Until we know more about
their intentions, we must assume that this is an occupying force, although they
will kill any human, civilian or military that they encounter.
Ghost
CREW:
1
Propulsion:
Boosted Gravity
Propulsion Drive
Armament:
Twin Plasma Cannons
(100-250 kW range)
Banshee
CREW:
1
Propulsion:
Boosted Gravity
Propulsion Drive
Armament:
Two Plasma Cannons
Secondary Weapon System:
Fuel Rod Cannon
Spectre
CREW: 1
+1 gunner (+ 2 riders)
Propulsion:
Boosted Gravity
Propulsion Drive
Armament:
Plasma Cannon
Standard reconnaissance and rapid attack vehicle, deployed by Covenant in all
ground combat. Usually, but not always piloted by Elites, is highly maneuverable
and fires twin bolts of superheated plasma in 100-250kW range. Vehicle is also
capable of sustained bursts of speed, although cannot fire and appears to be less
maneuverable at such speeds. Pull
Left trigger
to boost speed. Possible that it
uses energy from weapons systems to achieve speed increase.
Fast and maneuverable, a formidable aerial assault vehicle. Well shielded against
small arms fire, Banshee can be crippled or destroyed by heavier weapons.
Fuel rod cannon makes it a dangerous bomber as well as fast fighter. Banshee
has been observed barrel-rolling and looping in turns and arcs that would be
impossible with conventional aerodynamics.
Slow, bulky, and presenting a huge target, is nonetheless Covenant’s most
destructive mobile armor. Huge bulk is well shielded; covering fire it provides
from massive Plasma Mortar makes it an inestimably dangerous foe. Piloted by
a single occupant, who controls all vehicle and weapons systems, also features
limited boost system for enhanced maneuverability.
Multi-troop armored transport is small and maneuverable and while slow, can
move with ease in confined spaces. Main weaknesses are lack of speed and
acceleration, and that occupants are fairly exposed. Rear-mounted plasma
cannon is dangerous, and vehicle provides multiple firing positions.
Shadow
CREW:
2+8
Propulsion:
Boosted Gravity
Propulsion Drive
Armament:
Plasma Cannon
Covenant’s main mode of moving large numbers of troops around on land. Can
hold driver, gunner, and up to 8 occupants, depending on species of Covenant.
Seems to be outfitted to carry Elites, Brutes, Grunts, and Jackals. Equipped with
plasma cannon, but main purpose is to deploy infantry.
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