Editing Morsam-pattern Seraph

{{Title|''Morsam''-pattern Seraph}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{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}}
{{Ship class infobox
|name=''Morsam''-pattern Heavy Strike Fighter
|image=[[File:H4-T31SeraphXMF.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges]]{{Ref/Book|Id=evg|EVG|Page=169}}
|class=[[Seraph]]
|role=Combat [[space fighter]]
|length={{Convert|101.8|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|width={{Convert|49.5|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|height={{Convert|18.4|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Game|HR|3D model data}}
|mass= {{Convert|61.7|MT}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|engine=[[Impulse drive]]
|slipspace drive=
|hull=[[Nanolaminate hull plating]]
*Equipped with [[energy shielding]]
|armament=
*4× [[heavy plasma cannon|''Gle'mahn''-pattern heavy plasma cannon]]s{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=288}}{{Ref/Reuse|forge}}
*4x [[Fuel rod cannon|''Novox''-pattern fuel rod cannon]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Game|Id=forge|HR|Seraph in-game vehicle}}
*1× [[Plasma charge]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=283}}{{Ref/Book|Id=HGoO|Halo:Ghosts of Onyx|Prologue}}
|crew=1 [[pilot]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}
|era=*[[Human-Covenant War]]
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|introduced=
|affiliation=
*[[Covenant]]
*[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]
*[[Swords of Sanghelios]]
*[[Keepers of the One Freedom]]
*[[Banished]]
}}
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}}

==Overview==
===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}}

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}}

While it is unconfirmed, they may possess a slipspace drive as [[Sesa 'Refumee]] was prepared to use one to escape the Threshold gas mine with no loyal ships nearby.

===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}}

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}}

==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}}

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}}

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}}

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==
*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.

==Gallery==
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===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>
File:HR-T31SeraphXMF-Render.jpg|Side view of the Seraph in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR-T31SeraphXMF-Views.png|Views of the Seraph in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Seraph render.png|Profile view of the Type-31 ''Morsam''-pattern Seraph in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HaloReach - SeraphProfile.png|An angled side 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:HaloReach - SeraphFormation.png|Three Seraph starfighters in formation.
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: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:HR_Seraph_PlasmaFiring.png|The Seraph firing its plasma cannons.
File:HR_Seraph_FRGFiring.png|The Seraph firing its quad-fuel rod cannons.
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>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[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==
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