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|name=F-41 Broadsword | |name=F-41 Broadsword | ||
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]{{Ref/ | |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}} | ||
|class= | |class= | ||
|role= | |role=Exoatmospheric multirole [[Wikipedia:Strike fighter|strike fighter]] | ||
|length= | |length= 20.2 meters (66.3 feet)<ref name="H4VG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 114''</ref> | ||
|width= | |width= 19.7 meters (64.5 feet){{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} | ||
|height= | |height= 10.9 meters (35.7 feet){{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} | ||
|mass= | |mass= 35 metric tons{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | ||
|power= | |power= | ||
|engine= | |engine= | ||
*Two primary | *Two primary | ||
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|shielding=Yes (F41E) | |shielding=Yes (F41E)<ref name="Warfleet">'''[[Halo: Warfleet]]''', pp 28-29</ref> | ||
|armament= | |armament= | ||
* | *Two [[Machine-linked autocannon#M1075 ASW/AC 35mm|M1075 ASW/AC 35mm MLA cannon]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}} | ||
* | *Two [[ST/Medusa missile#M6088 ST/MMP|M6088 ST/MMP missile]] delivery systems{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}} | ||
*One [[AAM-50XR missile|AAM-50XR dogfight missile]] or [[AGM-79C missile|AGM-79C anti-ship missile]] delivery system or | |||
* | *One excavation-grade [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]] | ||
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|crew=1 | |crew=1 pilot | ||
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|affiliation=[[UNSC Navy]]<br>[[UNSC Air Force]] | |affiliation=[[UNSC Navy]]<br>[[UNSC Air Force]] | ||
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The '''F-41 Exoatmospheric Multirole Strike Fighter''' ('''F-41 EMSF'''), commonly known as the '''Broadsword''', is a VTOL atmospheric/exoatmospheric (A/X) multirole strike fighter manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]] and used by the [[ | The '''F-41 Exoatmospheric Multirole Strike Fighter''' ('''F-41 EMSF'''), commonly known as the '''Broadsword''', is a VTOL atmospheric/exoatmospheric (A/X) multirole strike fighter manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]] and used by the [[UNSC Armed Forces]],<ref name="Guide">'''[[Halo 4 Interactive Guide]]'''</ref> as well as [[planet]]ary [[planetary defense force|defense force]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} Like other UNSC A/X attack craft, the Broadsword is named after a [[Wikipedia:Basket-hilted sword|bladed weapon]]. | ||
== | ==Specifications== | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
The F-41 Broadsword is a versatile and well-armed A/X strike fighter typically used to engage equal or superior enemy craft in low- to zero-gravity conditions. As its kind has few equals within humanity's known arsenal, the Broadsword was designed to address the incredible speed and firepower displayed by a variety of Covenant fighters. It is most prominently used by the [[UNSC Air Force]] in suborbital dogfights.{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} The [[AVIATOR-class Mjolnir]] helmet is recommended for use by Broadsword crew members.<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''[[AVIATOR-class Mjolnir]] description''</ref> | The F-41 Broadsword is a versatile and well-armed A/X strike fighter typically used to engage equal or superior enemy craft in low- to zero-gravity conditions. As its kind has few equals within humanity's known arsenal, the Broadsword was designed to address the incredible speed and firepower displayed by a variety of Covenant fighters. It is most prominently used by the [[UNSC Air Force]] in suborbital dogfights.{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} The [[AVIATOR-class Mjolnir]] helmet is recommended for use by Broadsword crew members.<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''[[AVIATOR-class Mjolnir]] description''</ref> | ||
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==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
===Human-Covenant | ===Human-Covenant war=== | ||
{{Main|Human-Covenant | {{Main|Human-Covenant war}} | ||
Although the Broadsword has been in production since the mid-2530s, it was not adopted for widespread usage until the later days of the Human-Covenant War.{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} Regardless, tens of thousands of these space fighters were produced during the Human-Covenant War. Although intended for use with planetary defense forces and the UNSC's Air Force and Navy, the widely-distributed design plans were sent to many [[Outer Colonies]], where they were easily adapted to fabrication facilities found there. The availability of parts and the large number of trained pilots after the War has made "demilitarised" derivations of the Broadsword extremely popular with security contractors and mercenary groups.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | Although the Broadsword has been in production since the mid-2530s, it was not adopted for widespread usage until the later days of the Human-Covenant War.{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} Regardless, tens of thousands of these space fighters were produced during the Human-Covenant War. Although intended for use with planetary defense forces and the UNSC's Air Force and Navy, the widely-distributed design plans were sent to many [[Outer Colonies]], where they were easily adapted to fabrication facilities found there. The availability of parts and the large number of trained pilots after the War has made "demilitarised" derivations of the Broadsword extremely popular with security contractors and mercenary groups.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | ||
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After the ''Infinity'' crash-landed on the [[shield world]] [[Requiem]]'s inner surface, Broadswords were deployed to assault the [[Ur-Didact]]'s [[Cryptum]] and the {{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}}s besieging the ship, but not before [[SPARTAN-II Program|Spartan]] [[John-117]] had reactivated the ship's MAC defense turrets. Together, the turrets and fighters drove the Cryptum off and destroyed at least two light cruisers.<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level ''[[Infinity (Halo 4 level)|Infinity]]''</ref> Later, as [[Gypsy Company]] was sent on a mission to destroy Forerunner [[particle cannon]]s, at least two Broadswords were deployed by the ''Infinity'' to assist.<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level ''[[Reclaimer (level)|Reclaimer]]''</ref> | After the ''Infinity'' crash-landed on the [[shield world]] [[Requiem]]'s inner surface, Broadswords were deployed to assault the [[Ur-Didact]]'s [[Cryptum]] and the {{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}}s besieging the ship, but not before [[SPARTAN-II Program|Spartan]] [[John-117]] had reactivated the ship's MAC defense turrets. Together, the turrets and fighters drove the Cryptum off and destroyed at least two light cruisers.<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level ''[[Infinity (Halo 4 level)|Infinity]]''</ref> Later, as [[Gypsy Company]] was sent on a mission to destroy Forerunner [[particle cannon]]s, at least two Broadswords were deployed by the ''Infinity'' to assist.<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level ''[[Reclaimer (level)|Reclaimer]]''</ref> | ||
''[[Ivanoff Station]]'' had several | ''[[Ivanoff Station]]'' had several F41E Broadsword fighters in its hangar bay, though they were not used during the Didact's attack on the station.{{Ref/Reuse|Composer}} John-117 armed one with a [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]], intending to destroy the Didact's ship, ''[[Mantle's Approach]]'', before he could unleash the [[Composer]] on [[Earth]]. John caught up with ''Mantle's Approach'' just before it entered slipspace, flying beneath its shields since the Broadsword's were inadequate for slipspace travel. After arriving at Earth, he used the Broadsword to destroy the ship's point-defense guns so that the ''Infinity'' could punch a hole through the ship. Flying the fighter inside the warship's hull, the walls closed around the Broadsword and crushed it, forcing the Spartan to carry the HAVOK the rest of the way to the Composer. The fighter's remains were completely destroyed when John destroyed ''Mantle's Approach'' with the nuclear weapon.{{Ref/Reuse|Midnight}} | ||
In [[2558|February 2558]], six months after the [[New Phoenix Incident]], ''Infinity'' returned to Requiem. Immediately after emerging from slipspace, the ship and her complement [[Requiem Campaign|engaged]] the [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant remnant]] fleet orbiting Requiem. At least one flight of Broadswords was launched from ''Infinity's'' hangars, shooting down many [[Type-31 Seraph|Seraphs]], clearing the path of and providing cover for the [[D79-TC Pelican|Pelican dropships]] landing troops on the shield world.<ref>''[[Spartan Ops]]'', [[Departure|S101 Departure]] opening cinematic</ref> Once [[Fireteam Crimson]] was sent on a mission to [[Assassination of Parg Vol|assassinate]] Sangheili terrorist [[Parg Vol]] at "[[the Gate]]," the Spartans were overwhelmed by Covenant forces. Several Broadsword fighters were then sent by ''Infinity'' to destroy the [[ | In [[2558|February 2558]], six months after the [[New Phoenix Incident]], ''Infinity'' returned to Requiem. Immediately after emerging from slipspace, the ship and her complement [[Requiem Campaign|engaged]] the [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant remnant]] fleet orbiting Requiem. At least one flight of Broadswords was launched from ''Infinity's'' hangars, shooting down many [[Type-31 Seraph|Seraphs]], clearing the path of and providing cover for the [[D79-TC Pelican|Pelican dropships]] landing troops on the shield world.<ref>''[[Spartan Ops]]'', [[Departure|S101 Departure]] opening cinematic</ref> Once [[Fireteam Crimson]] was sent on a mission to [[Assassination of Parg Vol|assassinate]] Sangheili terrorist [[Parg Vol]] at "[[the Gate]]," the Spartans were overwhelmed by Covenant forces. Several Broadsword fighters were then sent by ''Infinity'' to destroy the [[Type-44 Phantom|Phantoms]] and ease Crimson's evacuation.<ref>''Spartan Ops'', [[Catherine/Hunting Trip|S103 Hunting Trip]]</ref> Later, when Crimson was sent to [[Raid on Harvester|investigate]] [[Fireteam Switchback]]'s disappearance, three Broadswords were sent to survey [[Harvester (location)|the area]] and to soften up the opposition.<ref>''Spartan Ops'', [[Scattered/Switchback|S106 Switchback]]</ref> | ||
On March 11, [[2558]], several Broadswords were used in an attempt to destroy several [[AC-220 Vulture]]s and [[AV-22 Sparrowhawk]]s belonging to the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} that had attacked the ''Infinity'' when the ''[[Pilgrims' Pride]]'' was pulled into the ''Infinity's'' docking bay.<ref name="HE4">'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 4|Issue #4]]''</ref> Several Broadswords were used to counter the [[pirate]] fleet in space during the [[Operation: WHISTLE STOP]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 12|Issue #12]]''</ref> One Broadsword was used to escort a Pelican carrying the UNSC's half of the [[Janus Key]] during the [[Battle of Aktis IV]], but was subsequently shot down.<ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 14|Issue #14]]''</ref> | On March 11, [[2558]], several Broadswords were used in an attempt to destroy several [[AC-220 Vulture]]s and [[AV-22 Sparrowhawk]]s belonging to the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} that had attacked the ''Infinity'' when the ''[[Pilgrims' Pride]]'' was pulled into the ''Infinity's'' docking bay.<ref name="HE4">'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 4|Issue #4]]''</ref> Several Broadswords were used to counter the [[pirate]] fleet in space during the [[Operation: WHISTLE STOP]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 12|Issue #12]]''</ref> One Broadsword was used to escort a Pelican carrying the UNSC's half of the [[Janus Key]] during the [[Battle of Aktis IV]], but was subsequently shot down.<ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 14|Issue #14]]''</ref> | ||
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During the [[Battle of Cassidy III]], the [[United Rebel Front]] launched squadrons of Broadswords painted in the Front's colors to attack a Created [[Guardian]]. The Broadswords were able to draw the Guardian away and buy time for Vergil to repair the colony's transports and evacuate people. The Guardian destroyed all of the fighters, but they gave [[Alpha-Nine]] and the Front time to evacuate as many people as they could after which the colony surrendered.<ref>'''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''', ''Chapters 19-20''</ref> | During the [[Battle of Cassidy III]], the [[United Rebel Front]] launched squadrons of Broadswords painted in the Front's colors to attack a Created [[Guardian]]. The Broadswords were able to draw the Guardian away and buy time for Vergil to repair the colony's transports and evacuate people. The Guardian destroyed all of the fighters, but they gave [[Alpha-Nine]] and the Front time to evacuate as many people as they could after which the colony surrendered.<ref>'''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''', ''Chapters 19-20''</ref> | ||
During [[Operation: WOLFE]] | During [[Operation: WOLFE]] Broadswords were used by the UNSC to take down [[Banished]] aircraft.{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR17|HSoR|Chapter=17}} | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Commissioning-1.jpg|Broadswords at the UNSC ''Infinity'' | File:Commissioning-1.jpg|Broadswords at the UNSC ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s commissioning ceremony in ''[[The Commissioning]]''. | ||
File:H4 Broadsword concept art-1.jpg|Early concepts art of the Broadsword for ''[[Halo 4]]'' | File:H4 Broadsword concept art-1.jpg|Early concepts art of the Broadsword for ''[[Halo 4]]'' | ||
File:H4 Broadsword concept art-2.jpg|Finalized concept art of the Broadsword. | File:H4 Broadsword concept art-2.jpg|Finalized concept art of the Broadsword. | ||
File:Broadsword H4guide.png|A render of the Broadsword. | File:Broadsword H4guide.png|A render of the Broadsword. | ||
File:H4_BroadswordFlight_Concept.jpeg|Broadsword concept art by [[Nicolas Bouvier|Sparth]]. | File:H4_BroadswordFlight_Concept.jpeg|Broadsword concept art by [[Nicolas Bouvier|Sparth]]. | ||
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File:HE14 Pelican Escort.jpg|A Broadsword escorting a Pelican on [[Aktis IV]]. | File:HE14 Pelican Escort.jpg|A Broadsword escorting a Pelican on [[Aktis IV]]. | ||
File:HTfS gallery Infinity.png|Broadswords engaging Banshees in ''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]'' | File:HTfS gallery Infinity.png|Broadswords engaging Banshees in ''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Halo: Renegades]]'' | *''[[Halo: Renegades]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'' | *''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{ | *''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Halo: The Television Series]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Television Series]]'' | ||
**''[[Inheritance]]'' {{Mo}} | **''[[Inheritance]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
