Shroud (Earth-5875)

The Shroud is an aerial support-walker dropship primarly used by the Banished and formerly by the Covenant.

Design
Heavier and bigger than a Type-52 Phantom, the Shroud is capable of cloaking itself, including heat singlas, from nearby enemy forces, employing a laser system to protect itself and allied forces from enemy infantry.

Operational history
Shrouds were used through Covenant history by the empire, until its downfall in December 2552. Atriox, leader of the Banished, salvaged many Shrouds in the decades that followed the collapse of the Covenant. Within the group, pilots made Shrouds more difficult to pilot them they formerly already were. Because they are exceptional into defending and claoking raiding parties, Atriox had his men keep close control over them. Many Shrouds were used by the Banished against the UNSC Spirit of Fire during the Second Battle of Installation 00  in March 2565.