The Sunbird is a Wakandan aircraft utilized by Shuri during the Talokanil-Wakandan War.
History[]
Talokanil-Wakandan War[]
During Namor's attack on Wakanda, Shuri had her AI, Griot, activate the Sunbird for her and the Dora Milaje Aneka to pilot in order to provide air support during the battle. Over the objections of Shuri's mother, Queen Ramonda, Shuri and Aneka boarded the Sunbird and flew to the flooded Golden City, where they engaged in combat with Namor. Shuri fired a series of blasts at Namor as he stood on a bridge, but Namor managed to avoid the blasts by diving into the water. After dodging further blasts from the Sunbird, Namor flew from the water and landed on the front of the Sunbird, stabbing his spear through the ship's windshield glass. With its integrity compromised, the Sunbird crashed into the water and began to flood. Although Shuri tried to stabilize the ship, she and Aneka were forced to escape from the sinking craft before being lifted into a passing Scarab Beetle.[1]
The Sunbird was later dredged up from the water and repaired. During the Ambush on the Talokanil, the Sunbird flew alongside the Sea Leopard, carrying the Midnight Angels Okoye and Aneka. The two remained inside the Sunbird until they were signaled to join the battle, flying out of the Sunbird using their respective Midnight Angel Armors. Later, after deciding to spare Namor to ensure that their vengeance did not destroy their respective peoples, Shuri and Namor rode on the Sunbird as they flew to the Sea Leopard. While riding on the Sunbird, Namor ordered the Talokanil to stand down and return home to Talokan, ending the Talokanil-Wakandan War.[1]