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{{Title|''Morsam''-pattern Seraph}}
{{Era|HCW}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Ship Class Infobox
{{Disambig header|the Seraph seen in [[Halo: Reach]], [[Halo 4]] and several other sources|the Seraph model seen in [[Halo 2]] and [[Halo 3]]|Kai-pattern Seraph}}
|image = [[File:Seraph render.png|300px]]
{{Ship class infobox
|name = Type-31 "Seraph" Exoatmospheric Multi-role fighter
|name=''Morsam''-pattern Heavy Strike Fighter
|manufacturer = [[Assembly forges]]<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 169''</ref>
|image=[[File:H4-T31SeraphXMF.png|300px]]
|class = Type-31
|manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges]]{{Ref/Book|Id=evg|EVG|Page=169}}
|length = {{Convert|28|m|ft}}<ref>'''''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''''', ''page 271''</ref>
|class=[[Seraph]]
|width =
|role=Combat [[space fighter]]
|height =
|length={{Convert|101.8|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|mass =
|width={{Convert|49.5|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|max accel =
|height={{Convert|18.4|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Game|HR|3D model data}}
|max speed space =
|mass= {{Convert|61.7|MT}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|max speed air =
|engine=[[Impulse drive]]
|engine = [[Impulse drive]]
|slipspace drive=
|slipspace drive =  
|hull=[[Nanolaminate hull plating]]
|slipspace speed = N/A
*Equipped with [[energy shielding]]
|poweroutput =
|armament=
|power =
*[[heavy plasma cannon|''Gle'mahn''-pattern heavy plasma cannon]]s{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=288}}{{Ref/Reuse|forge}}
|shield gen=Yes
*4x [[Fuel rod cannon|''Novox''-pattern fuel rod cannon]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Game|Id=forge|HR|Seraph in-game vehicle}}
|hull = Unknown Covenant material
*[[Plasma charge]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=283}}{{Ref/Book|Id=HGoO|Halo:Ghosts of Onyx|Prologue}}
*Equipped with energy shields
|crew=1 [[pilot]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}
|sensor =
|era=*[[Human-Covenant War]]
|target =
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|navigation =
|introduced=
|avionics =
|affiliation=
|countermeasures =
*[[Covenant]]
|armament =
*[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]
*[[Heavy plasma cannon]]
*[[Swords of Sanghelios]]
*[[Pulse laser turret|Pulse laser]]
*[[Keepers of the One Freedom]]
*[[Plasma charge]]
*[[Banished]]
|complement =
|crew =*1 Pilot
*1 Co-pilot
|skeleton =
|passengers =
|capacity =
|consumables =
|othersystems =
|firstuse =
|role = Combat starfighter
|era = [[Ages of Reclamation|9th Age of Reclamation]]
|affiliation =
;[[Covenant Empire|Covenant]]
:[[Covenant Navy]]
}}
}}
The '''''Morsam''-pattern Heavy Strike Fighter''' {{Type|31|Exoatmospheric Multirole Fighter}},{{Ref/Reuse|evg}} was one of the main [[Design pattern|production models]] of the [[Covenant]]'s [[Seraph]] [[space fighter]]s, alongside the older [[Kai-pattern Seraph]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Formerly manufactured and produced by [[Assembly Forges]], the Seraph is the successor to the older [[Keljiric-pattern Tarasque|''Tarasque''-class heavy fighter]]. It is a more powerful, though less common counterpart to the unshielded and expendable {{Pattern|Elsedda|Banshee}}.{{Ref/Game|HR|Halo: Reach manua|game manual}}
The '''Type-31 Exoatmospheric Multi-role Fighter''',<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/ '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Universe - Tech'']</ref> otherwise known as the '''Seraph''', is a widely used [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] starfighter, essentially the Covenant's counterpart to the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]'s [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longsword interceptor]].<ref>'''Halo: Reach''': ''Game Stats''</ref><ref name="For">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page ??''</ref> The Seraph is the successor to the older [[Tarasque-class heavy fighter|''Tarasque''-class fighter]]. A more powerful counterpart to the unshielded [[Type-27 XMF]], it serves as the Covenant's primary space and atmospheric fighter.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''' ''game manual''</ref>


==Overview==
==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. ''Morsam''-pattern 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/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/detail/82613d70-17cc-4652-8ab1-a1f16e29c516/banshee-fighter|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Banshee Fighter|D=30|M=01|Y=2013}} Seraphs can also be used for the occasional bombing run.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}
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 bays 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.


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/Reuse|Enc11}}
As the [[Covenant]]'s main space-based attack fighter, the Seraph is highly maneuverable while in space, and can easily keep pace with the [[UNSC]]'s [[YSS-1000 Sabre|Sabres]] and Longswords.<ref name="ghosts">'''''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''''', ''page ??''</ref> Though not specifically intended for in-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]].


===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-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/Reuse|Enc11}}
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. Unlike the Banshee or Phantom, Seraphs are equipped with energy shields, but these are only a fraction of the strength of those on Capital Ships and are easily depleted with sustained fire. It is assumed that Seraph fighters can be piloted by a single [[Sangheili]] or [[Jiralhanae]].


The Seraph is armed with a variety of weapons. Seraphs are seen firing multiple heavy plasma cannons and are also armed with fuel rod cannons and plasma charges for strafing and bombing runs.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}} The Seraph's four fuel rod cannons are also capable of locking onto air targets.{{Ref/Reuse|forge}} The plasma charge's flames are 3,000 degrees.{{Ref/Reuse|HGoO}}
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. A Seraph's bombing runs are very deadly, as evidenced in the [[SPARTAN-III]]s' attack on a [[Covenant]] factory as read in ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''. The energy weapons the Seraph is equipped with delivers a hard punch to anything it attacks, such as [[Pelican]] dropships, and [[Albatross]] heavy dropships, and when dueling with the UNSC space-superiority Sabres.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''pages 17-18''</ref>


==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 [[FSS-1000 Sabre|''Sabre''-class interceptors]], [[UNSC frigate|frigates]], and Longsword interceptors.{{Ref/Level|Id=lnos|HR|Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace}}
Seraphs have been seen operational as early as the [[Second Battle of Harvest]]. 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 the [[Raid on the Third Fleet of Glorious Consequence]], the [[Fall of Reach]], the [[Battle of Earth]], the [[Battle of Onyx]], and the [[Battle of Installation 00]].


During the [[Battle over Installation 04|opening stages]] of the [[Battle of Installation 04|Battle of]] [[Installation 04]], as the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} was boarded by [[Covenant]] [[Covenant military|forces]] of the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]], Seraph fighters, as well as {{Pattern|Elsedda|Banshee}} were deployed to attack the UNSC cruiser. The [[ODSTs]] of [[Fireteam Raven]] managed to activate the vessel's [[M910 Rampart point defense network]], inflicting heavy casualties on the attacking Seraphs and Banshees.{{Ref/Level|HFR|Escape (Halo: Fireteam Raven level)|Escape}}
In [[Operation: TORPEDO]], the Seraphs harassed the incoming [[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.


During the [[Skirmish over Threshold]], the [[Covenant]] {{Pattern|Ruma|light carrier}} ''[[Ascendant Justice]]'' deployed Seraphs to stop the approach of the [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longsword]] fighter commanded by [[John-117]]. However, John and his makeshift crew sent a remote-piloted [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican dropship]] with [[M1011 Moray space mine]]s attached ahead of them. Though the dropship was destroyed, the mines detached and destroyed the Seraph squadron, allowing the Longsword to land safely in ''Ascendant Justice's'' hanger bay.{{Ref/Novel|FS|6}}
During the [[Battle 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''-class interceptors]], [[UNSC Frigate|frigates]] and Longsword interceptors. Similar tactics were also employed during the Battle of Earth.
 
Following the end of the Human-Covenant War, ''Mosam''-pattern Seraphs were adopted by numerous Covenant remnant factions. On [[2558|February 7, 2558]], when the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} returned to the shield world [[Requiem]] to [[Requiem Campaign|engage]] the local [[Promethean]] forces, numerous Seraphs belonging to [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] 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/SpOps|Departure}} Several Seraphs from [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s Covenant attacked ''Infinity'' during the [[Battle of Aktis IV]].{{Ref/Comic|HEsc|Issue=15}} Several wings saw action on both sides during the [[Battle of Sunaion]].{{Ref/Level|H5|Battle of Sunaion (level)|Battle of Sunaion}} In October [[2559]], the [[Banished]] and [[Castor]]'s [[Keepers of the One Freedom]] forces employed ''Morsam''-pattern Seraphs on [[Reach]].{{Ref/Novel|SOR|7}}{{Ref/Novel|SOR|cover art}} Banished Seraphs were present during [[Battle over Installation 07|the opening space battle]] of the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].{{Ref/Novel|TRP|1}}
 
==Gameplay==
===''Halo: Reach''===
{{Main|Halo: Reach}}
In ''[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]'', 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://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=news&cid=29802 ''Bungie.net'': How To Fly the Seraph - Tutorial]</ref> With the [[Forge/Halo: Reach#Changes for Halo: The Master Chief Collection|Forge update]] given to ''Halo: Reach'' as part of its inclusion in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', the Seraph was added to the [[Forge]] inventories of [[Forge World]] and [[Tempest]].
 
===''Halo: Fleet Battles''===
{{Main|Halo: Fleet Battles}}
====Covenant Seraph Interceptor Flight====
*Flight slots: 1
*Movement: 16"
*Damage track: 2
*Systems loadout: None
*Weapons: vs. wing targets
**Range: Contact
**Dice: 2


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*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.
*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 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraith]] or [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantom]], the word "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.
*In the level Long Night of Solace if the player's highest kill is the Seraph when viewed in Campaign Scoring, the picture shown will be that of the Sabre.
*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 Directed Energy Pistol|plasma pistol]] and hijack it.
*In the ''Halo Legends'' episode ''The Package'', when [[Kelly-087]] yells ''"Seraph formation!"'', the subtitles mistakenly say, ''"Syrup formation!"''


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
===Concept art===
<gallery>
File:HR EarlySeraphConcepts.jpg|Early design explorations for the Type-31 ''Morsam''-pattern Seraph in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR EarlySeraphDesignConcept.jpg|Another design exploration of what would become the Seraph.
File:HR_Seraph_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Seraph.
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HR-T31SeraphXMF-Render.jpg|Side view of the Seraph in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:ReachConcept - Seraph.jpg|Concept art of the Seraph for ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR-T31SeraphXMF-Views.png|Views of the Seraph in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:H2 - Seraph Overview.png|An overview of the Type-31 ''"Seraph"''.
File:Seraph render.png|Profile view of the Type-31 ''Morsam''-pattern Seraph in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:CovenantSeraph-Overview.png|An overview of the Seraph from ''Halo 2''.
File:Heretic Seraph.png|A Seraph docked inside the [[Gas Mine]].
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:Halo-Seraph_top-down.png|A top-down view of the Morsam-pattern 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.
File:Seraph dogfight.jpg|A Seraph being shot by a Sabre during Operation: UPPER CUT.
File:Seraph dogfight.jpg|A Seraph being shot by a Sabre during Operation: UPPER CUT.
File:Docked Seraphs.jpg|''Seraph''-class starfighters docked inside a Covenant corvette's hangar.
File:Docked Seraphs.jpg|Seraph-class starfighters docked inside a Covenant corvette's hangar.
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:HR_Seraph_PlasmaFiring.png|The Seraph firing its plasma cannons.
File:Seraphagain.jpg|A Seraph flying within Threshold.  
File:HR_Seraph_FRGFiring.png|The Seraph firing its quad-fuel rod cannons.
File:OpeningShot1-large-crop.jpg|Separatist Seraph fighters engaging Loyalist Seraph fighters over [[Installation 00]].
File:HR_Seraph_PlasmaHUD.png|The Seraph's HUD in ''Halo: Reach'' with the plasma cannon equipped.
File:HR_Seraph_FRGHUD.png|The Seraph's HUD with the fuel rod gun equipped.
File:HR_Seraph_FRGLockingOn.png|The Seraph locking on to a Sabre.
File:HR_Seraph_TargetLock.png|The Seraph with a target lock.
File:HR_Seraph_Tail.png|The Seraph's tail moves when it does flips and rolls.
File:HR_Seraph_Damaged.png|A damaged Seraph.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[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]]''
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''
*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
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