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{{Ship class infobox | {{Ship class infobox | ||
|name= | |name=Type-31 Exoatmospheric Multirole Fighter | ||
|image=[[File:H4-T31SeraphXMF.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:H4-T31SeraphXMF.png|300px]] | ||
|manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges]] | |manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges]]<ref name="HTEVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 169''</ref> | ||
|class= | |class=Type-31 | ||
|role=Combat [[space fighter]] | |role=Combat [[space fighter]] | ||
|length={{Convert| | |length={{Convert|31|m|ft}}<ref name="HTEVG"/> | ||
|width={{Convert| | |width={{Convert|15.1|m|ft}}<ref name="HTEVG"/> | ||
|height={{Convert| | |height={{Convert|5.6|m|ft}}<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''3D model data''</ref> | ||
|mass= | |mass= | ||
|power= | |||
|engine=[[Impulse drive]] | |engine=[[Impulse drive]] | ||
|slipspace drive= | |slipspace drive=Not equipped | ||
|navigation= | |||
|hull=[[Nanolaminate hull plating]] | |hull=[[Nanolaminate hull plating]] | ||
*Equipped with [[energy shielding]] | *Equipped with [[energy shielding]] | ||
|armament= | |armament=*[[Heavy plasma cannon]]<ref name="enc283">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 283'' (2011)</ref> | ||
* | *[[Pulse laser turret|Pulse laser]]<ref name="enc283"/> | ||
* | *[[Plasma charge]]<ref name="enc283"/> | ||
* | |complement= | ||
|crew=1 [[pilot]] | |crew=1 [[pilot]], 1 co-pilot | ||
|passengers= | |||
|othersystems= | |||
|era=*[[Human-Covenant War]] | |era=*[[Human-Covenant War]] | ||
*[[Great Schism]] | |||
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | *[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | ||
|introduced= | |introduced= | ||
|affiliation= | |affiliation=*[[Covenant]] | ||
*[[ | |||
*[[Swords of Sanghelios]] | *[[Swords of Sanghelios]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
== | The '''Type-31 Exoatmospheric Multirole Fighter''',<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/ '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Universe - Tech'']</ref> more commonly known as the '''Seraph''', is the [[Covenant]]'s primary [[space fighter]].<ref>'''Halo: Reach''': ''Game Stats''</ref> Formerly manufactured and produced by [[Assembly Forges]], the Seraph is the successor to the older [[Tarasque heavy fighter|''Tarasque''-class heavy fighter]]. It is a more powerful, though less common counterpart to the unshielded and expendable [[Type-27 Banshee]].<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', ''game manual''</ref> | ||
==Specifications== | |||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
The Seraph features a piscine, teardrop-like shape, fitting with the overall design elegance the [[Covenant]] is known for. Seraph fighters are mostly stored in the [[hangar bay]]s of Covenant ships or stations when they are not in battle or escorting a ship. | The Seraph features a piscine, teardrop-like shape, fitting with the overall design elegance the [[Covenant]] is known for. Seraph fighters are mostly stored in the [[hangar bay]]s of Covenant ships or stations when they are not in battle or escorting a ship. Seraphs have two movable flaps on either side of their hull, and their twin "tails" are articulated to aid with directing exhaust. These features give the Seraph superior turning capabilities in zero-gravity environments. Despite their efficiency and speed in space, Seraph fighters are graceless and sluggish in atmospheric conditions due to their odd teardrop-like shape. Seraphs fill a variety of roles in a [[Covenant fleet]], such as a strike fighter or for ship-to-ship combat in dogfights.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-gb/universe/detail/82613d70-17cc-4652-8ab1-a1f16e29c516/banshee-fighter '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Banshee Fighter'']</ref> Seraphs can also be used for the occasional bombing run,<ref name="enc283"/> but it is considered a rare sight by [[UNSC]] forces.<ref name="ghosts">'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''pages 17-22''</ref> Seraphs have the ability to power down and slip past hostile sentries and human sensors.<ref name="flood12">'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 12'' (2010 edition)</ref> Unlike the [[Type-26 Banshee]] or [[Type-52 Phantom]], nearly all Seraphs are equipped with standard [[energy shielding]],<ref name="ghosts"/> although this does not seem to always be the case.<ref name="package">'''[[Halo Legends]]''', ''[[The Package]]''</ref> However, these energy shields are only a fraction of the strength of those on [[capital ship]]s and are easily depleted with sustained fire.<ref name="For">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 330'' (2010 edition)</ref> | ||
As the Covenant's main space-based attack fighter, the Seraph is highly maneuverable while in space, and can easily keep pace with the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]'s [[GA-TL1 Longsword]]. | As the Covenant's main space-based attack fighter, the Seraph is highly maneuverable while in space, and can easily keep pace with the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]'s [[GA-TL1 Longsword]].<ref name="enc283"/> Though not specifically intended for atmospheric use, Seraphs still are significantly faster than Banshees while flying at low altitudes. They have even been shown to fly in the hurricane force winds of the gas giant [[Threshold]].<ref name="oracle">'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[The Oracle]]''</ref> | ||
===Armaments=== | ===Armaments=== | ||
Seraphs have demonstrated that they are a very effective counter-weapon against Longsword interceptors unless the latter attacks from the side or behind. Seraphs usually attack in formations of ten, their assaults on enemy ships range from simple harassment to full | Seraphs have demonstrated that they are a very effective counter-weapon against Longsword interceptors unless the latter attacks from the side or behind. Seraphs usually attack in formations of ten, their assaults on enemy ships range from simple harassment, to full out strafing attacks. They have also been seen patrolling in pairs. It is assumed that Seraph fighters can be piloted by a single [[Sangheili]] or [[Jiralhanae]].<ref name="enc283"/> | ||
The Seraph is armed with a variety of weapons. Seraphs are seen firing | The Seraph is armed with a variety of weapons. Seraphs are seen firing a heavy plasma cannon, and are also armed with a pulse laser and plasma charges for strafing and bombing runs.<ref name="enc283"/> A Seraph's bombing runs are very deadly, as evidenced in [[Operation: TORPEDO]], the [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]] [[SPARTAN-III Beta Company|Beta Company]]'s attack on a Covenant refinery on [[Pegasi Delta]].<ref name="ghosts"/> The Seraph's energy weapons deliver a hard punch to anything it attacks, such as [[D77-TC Pelican]] [[dropship]]s,<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''pages 8-9'' (2003 edition); ''pages 18-19'' (2010 edition)</ref> and when dueling with the UNSC space-superiority [[YSS-1000 Sabre]]s.<ref name="lnos">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]''</ref> A Seraph was also capable of doing some damage against a {{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}}'s [[Titanium-A armor]] plating.<ref name="flood12"/> | ||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
During the [[Fall of Reach]], the Seraphs attempted to disable the UNSC ships and orbital stations over the planet [[Reach]], while providing some cover for the Covenant boarding crews. These attempts were subsequently prevented by UNSC [[ | Seraphs have been seen operational as early as the [[Harvest campaign]]. They are a common adversary of the Longsword fighters. These starfighters provided excellent fire support to all Covenant forces in space and on the groundside. Seraphs were prominently used during [[Operation: WARM BLANKET]],<ref name="package"/> the [[Fall of Reach]],<ref name="For"/> the [[Battle of Earth]],<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station]]''</ref> the [[Battle of Onyx]], and the [[Battle of Installation 00]]. | ||
In [[Operation: TORPEDO]], the Seraphs harassed the incoming [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]]s by bombarding them during the UNSC surprise assault of the Covenant refinery facilities. Several fighters were shot down by missiles fired from the [[M19-B surface-to-air missile launcher]]s used by the SPARTAN-IIIs.<ref name="ghosts"/> | |||
During the [[Fall of Reach]], the Seraphs attempted to disable the UNSC ships and orbital stations over the planet [[Reach]], while providing some cover for the Covenant boarding crews. These attempts were subsequently prevented by UNSC [[YSS-1000 Sabre|''Sabre''-class interceptors]], [[UNSC frigate|frigates]], and Longsword interceptors.<ref name="lnos"/> Similar tactics were also employed during the [[Battle of Earth]]. | |||
During the [[Battle | During the [[Battle of the Threshold gas mine]], [[Sesa 'Refumee]] tried to escape on a Seraph but was killed by [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] before he could.<ref name="oracle"/> | ||
During the [[ | During the [[Battle of Installation 00]], the Prophet of Truth's fleet deployed numerous Seraphs against the UNSC/separatist fleet in an effort to stop them from landing ground forces on the Ark. The Seraphs shot down a few Pelicans, but could not stop the others from breaking through.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level ''[[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]''</ref> The Seraphs were presumably destroyed along with the rest of the Loyalist fleet. | ||
On [[2558|February 7, 2558]], when the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} returned to the shield world [[Requiem]] to engage the local [[Promethean]] forces, numerous [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Covenant remnant]] Seraphs were deployed around Requiem to prevent the humans from gaining entrance. These Seraphs attacked ''Infinity'' and the Pelicans it deployed to the surface, but were repelled by a squadron of [[F-41 Broadsword]] strike fighters.<ref>'''[[Spartan Ops]]''', ''[[Departure]]''</ref> | |||
Several Seraphs from [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s Covenant faction attacked ''Infinity'' during the [[Battle of Aktis IV]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 15|Issue #15]]''</ref> | |||
===''Halo: | ==Trivia== | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Type-31 Seraphs}} | |||
*The Seraph is actually an old model of a Covenant tank that [[Shi Kai Wang]] created.<ref>'''Halo 3''', ''Collector's Edition Behind-the-Scenes''</ref> | |||
*Instead of having a name that represents a sinister supernatural being like the [[Type-25 Wraith|Wraith]] or [[Type-52 Phantom|Phantom]], the word "[[Wikipedia:Seraph|Seraph]]" is derived from the highest level of angels as described in certain texts of the Bible. However, Biblical seraphim have six wings while the Type-31 XMF has none. | |||
*''Halo 2'' and ''Halo 3'' use identical Seraph models. Similarly, ''Halo 4'' seems to reuse the model from ''Halo: Reach'', though with improved textures. The former model is smaller than the latter, the dimensions of which have been established in canon.<ref name="HTEVG"/> The original model's dimensions are L: 23.85m (78.26ft), W: 15.93m (52.27ft), H: 5.35m (17.56ft).<ref>'''Idem''', ''in-game model data''</ref> | |||
*In the ''Halo: Reach'' post-game stats, the Seraph icon is erroneously represented by the image of a Sabre. On [[Halo Waypoint]], the image is that of a regular [[Type-26 Banshee]]. On [[Bungie.net]], the correct image of a Seraph is shown. | |||
*In the same level, there is a [[Pilotable Seraph|glitch]] that makes it possible to hit a Seraph with an EMP shot from a [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistol]] and hijack it.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=news&cid=29802 '''Bungie.net''': ''How To Fly the Seraph - Tutorial'']</ref> | |||
*In the ''Halo Legends'' episode ''The Package'', when [[Kelly-087]] yells ''"Seraph formation!"'', the subtitles mistakenly say, ''"Syrup formation!"'' | |||
==''Halo: Fleet Battles''== | |||
===Covenant Seraph Interceptor Flight=== | |||
*Flight slots: 1 | *Flight slots: 1 | ||
*Movement: 16" | *Movement: 16" | ||
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**Dice: 2 | **Dice: 2 | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:ReachConcept - Seraph.jpg|Concept art of the Seraph for ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
File: | File:H2 - Seraph Overview.png|An overview of the Type-31 ''"Seraph"''. | ||
File:H2-Heretic-T31SeraphXMF-Overview.png|An alternate in-game overview of the Seraph from ''Halo 2''. | |||
File:Heretic Seraph.png|A Seraph docked inside the [[Threshold gas mine]]. | |||
File:H2A - Seraph model.jpg|A render of a Seraph for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. | |||
File:Seraph render.png|Profile view of a Type-31 Seraph XMF in ''Halo: Reach''. | |||
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File:Seraph render.png|Profile view of | |||
File:HaloReach - SeraphProfile.png|An angled side view of a Seraph. | File:HaloReach - SeraphProfile.png|An angled side view of a Seraph. | ||
File:HaloReach - T31XMF.png|Fore view of a Seraph. | File:HaloReach - T31XMF.png|Fore view of a Seraph. | ||
File:Reach Seraphs.png|A Seraph shot down by [[M71 Anti-Aircraft Gun|UNSC anti-air turret]] nearby the [[Sabre Program Launch/Research Range]]. | File:Reach Seraphs.png|A Seraph shot down by [[M71 Anti-Aircraft Gun|UNSC anti-air turret]] nearby the [[Sabre Program Launch/Research Range]]. | ||
File:HaloReach - SeraphFormation.png|Three Seraph starfighters in formation. | File:HaloReach - SeraphFormation.png|Three Seraph starfighters in formation. | ||
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File:HaloReach - T31XMFs.jpg|Two Seraph starfighters. Take note of the tail booms, indicating the turning direction of the craft. | File:HaloReach - T31XMFs.jpg|Two Seraph starfighters. Take note of the tail booms, indicating the turning direction of the craft. | ||
File:Seraph reach.jpg| A Seraph in orbit above [[Reach]]. | File:Seraph reach.jpg| A Seraph in orbit above [[Reach]]. | ||
File: | File:OpeningShot1-large-crop.jpg|Separatist Seraph fighters engaging loyalist Seraph fighters over [[Installation 00]]. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}} | {{Col-begin}} | ||
{{Col-2}} | |||
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}} | |||
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo 2]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo 3]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo Legends]]'' | |||
**''[[The Package]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | |||
{{Col-2}} | |||
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]] | |||
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo 4]]'' | *''[[Halo 4]]'' | ||
**''[[Spartan Ops]]'' | **''[[Spartan Ops]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | *''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: | *''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: | **''[[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary|Terminals]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo | *''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''<ref name="orders">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-taking-orders '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Taking Orders'']</ref> | ||
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''{{Citation needed}} | |||
{{Col-end}} | |||
*''[[Halo: | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{ | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
{{Covenant Vehicles}} | |||
{{CovenantShips}} | |||