User:EternalSonic1997/X-1999 Assault Aircraft

The X-1999 Assault Aircraft, better known as the Eagle, is an Attack Helicopter used and introduced in the Second Human-Covenant war of 2573. It is often used in Atmospheric conditions, since it is not capable of being used in space, but they can be stored on Cruisers and Carrier ships that are capable of Space Travel. It is often used as support to other Aircrafts and Troops alike, defending Cities, and also as an Atmospheric Assault vehicle. It was made by CovTech.

Strengths
Due to not being able to perform space battles, the Eagle is unable to be used in battles above a Planet or Installation 05. However, it makes up for that with it's abilities in the Atmosphere. It is able to move faster than a Hornet or Falcon, allowing it to reach Battles faster and also chase enemy aircrafts swiftly as well. It's other strength is in it's weaponry. It's powerful chin-mounted cannon is easily able to remove any ground resistance, and it's under-wing missle pods are also good at damaging Enemy Aircrafts and Ground forces aswell. These Strengths make it a good replacement for vehicles such as the Falcon, but though it is not as effective as the Hornet save for the speed. It also has the ability to fly in reverse, thanks to a Covenant part in it's power plant, likely from a Gravity Throne. This makes it highly useful in escaping tough situations and avoiding accidents.

Weaknesses
Despite it's Strengths, it still has it's own weaknesses. It's shielding is strong against Radiation, though it is not effective against powerful vehicles such as an Anti-Air Wraith or other Anti-Air artillery. It's fast speed can also be a bit dangerous, as at full speed the Eagle can be difficult to turn easily, which can lead to disastrous consequences if it is in a cramped area such as the middle of tall buildings or in a mountainous region. These weaknesses are taught to pilots of the UNSC, to ensure they know what they are doing when in the Aircraft. However, many accidents are known to happen regardless.

Other Names
Though it's more common name is simply Eagle, the Pilots and Soldiers of the UNSC have named it many other names due to it's nature of accidents that occur and also due to it's name. These names are:
 * State Bird
 * USA-Killbird
 * Marine Killer
 * Chopper of No Return
 * Murderbird
 * Eagle Myers
 * Assault Kruger
 * Psycho Eagle 

Uses
The use of the Eagle is limited due to it's lack of Anti-Atmospheric travel, though it is a popular vehicle as of the starting point of the Second War.

Many were used against a Mantis and to defend a Colony during the Battle of Great Faith, with many being destroyed in the process. One particular one however, Yankee-001, was used by Brandon-G229 and Rtas 'Vadum to damage the Mantis' legs and destroy it's Banshee reinforcements then board it. As the Mantis began self destructing, the two also used it's reverse mode to escape. It was then likely left back on Great Faith, or possibly stored on the Super Carrier Merciless Genocide.

Appearances

 * Halo:Eternal Warfare (First Appearance)