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{{Ship class infobox | {{Ship class infobox | ||
|name= | |name=FSS-1000 Anti-Ship Spaceplane | ||
|image=[[File:Sabre-class Starfighter.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:Sabre-class Starfighter.png|300px]] | ||
|manufacturer= | |manufacturer= | ||
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|era=[[Human-Covenant War]] | |era= | ||
*[[Human-Covenant War]] | |||
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]{{Ref/Site|Id=cflegendend|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-legendary-endings|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Legendary Endings|D=17|M=12|Y=2021}} | |||
|introduced=[[2547]]<ref name="fb125">''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'', Core Rulebook - p. 125</ref> | |introduced=[[2547]]<ref name="fb125">''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'', Core Rulebook - p. 125</ref> | ||
|affiliation=[[UNSC Navy]] | |affiliation=[[UNSC Navy]] | ||
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The '''FSS-1000 Anti-Ship Spaceplane'''{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=158}}, commonly known as the '''Sabre''', is a highly classified planetary defense [[starfighter]] used by the [[UNSC Navy]] in surgical orbital combat.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}<ref name="Waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/sabre/499ce36f-da85-4733-a409-13b61fc0b886 ''Halo Waypoint'': Sabre] (defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20110314221945/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/sabre/499ce36f-da85-4733-a409-13b61fc0b886 Archive.org])</ref><ref name="e3">[[Halo: Reach E3 Campaign Demo|''Halo: Reach'' E3 Campaign Demo]]</ref><ref name="bnet">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=2010E3 ''Bungie.net'': Halo: Reach E3 2010 Trailer]</ref> | |||
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==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
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==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
The Sabre was developed by the Sabre Program in [[2547]],{{Ref/Reuse|fb125}} a top-secret project in which [[SPARTAN-B312]] was a [[pilot]] at some point.{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} However, the fighter proved too expensive to enter full production given the loss of critical [[Inner Colony]] manufacturing hubs to the [[Covenant]] and the shortage of skilled pilots, though most of these issues had been resolved by 2552.{{Ref/Reuse|fb125}} The craft's existence has been denied by three separate administrations{{Ref/Reuse|LNoS}} and the program has remained secret throughout its existence.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} | ===Human-Covenant War=== | ||
The Sabre (then-known as the '''YSS-1000 Prototype Anti-Ship Spaceplane'''{{Ref/Note|The "Y" in the designation designates the Sabre as a prototype vehicle in accordance with the [[Wikipedia:1962 United States Tri-Service aircraft designation system|1962 United States Tri-Service aircraft designation system]], while ''Halo: Warfleet'' p.17 clarifies the "SS" hull code to designate an Anti-Ship Spaceplane.}}) was developed by the Sabre Program in [[2547]],{{Ref/Reuse|fb125}} a top-secret project in which [[SPARTAN-B312]] was a [[pilot]] at some point.{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} However, the fighter proved too expensive to enter full production given the loss of critical [[Inner Colony]] manufacturing hubs to the [[Covenant]] and the shortage of skilled pilots, though most of these issues had been resolved by 2552.{{Ref/Reuse|fb125}} The craft's existence has been denied by three separate administrations{{Ref/Reuse|LNoS}} and the program has remained secret throughout its existence.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} | |||
The earliest known use of the Sabre was during a [[Mamore insurrections#2552|counter-insurgency operation]] on [[Mamore]] on [[2552#May|May 10, 2552]]. SPARTAN-B312 demonstrated great skill in piloting the Sabre, thus gaining the approval of [[Colonel]] [[Urban Holland]] and resulting in the Spartan's assignment to [[NOBLE Team]].<ref>''Halo: Reach'' game manual</ref> | The earliest known use of the Sabre was during a [[Mamore insurrections#2552|counter-insurgency operation]] on [[Mamore]] on [[2552#May|May 10, 2552]]. SPARTAN-B312 demonstrated great skill in piloting the Sabre, thus gaining the approval of [[Colonel]] [[Urban Holland]] and resulting in the Spartan's assignment to [[NOBLE Team]].<ref>''Halo: Reach'' game manual</ref> | ||
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Sabre production continued after the Fall of Reach,{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}} with only a few hundred craft total being built during the Human-Covenant War. In spite of this, the operational squadrons were able to rack up an impressive kill count.{{Ref/Reuse|WFCarriers}} Had Reach not fallen to the Covenant, the UNSC planned to attach all Sabres to the [[UNSC Navy]]'s remaining [[carrier]]s and then deploy the fighters to lead ships in the most experienced squadrons and [[battle group]]s—organized in the specialist [[UNSC Navy tactical formations#Orthrus Battle Group|Orthrus Battle Group]] formation.{{Ref/Reuse|fb125}} Although the fighter never saw mass production due to its experimental nature, it remained in service at [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] facilities in the [[Sol system]] and other confidential locations following the Covenant War. However, upgrade packages inspired by the Sabre have been fitted to [[GA-TL1 Longsword]]s and Broadswords,<ref name="Bulletin">[https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/the-halo-bulletin-9-24-14 ''Halo Waypoint: The Halo Bulletin: 9.24.14'']</ref> notably including the energy shielding system applied to the latter. | Sabre production continued after the Fall of Reach,{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}} with only a few hundred craft total being built during the Human-Covenant War. In spite of this, the operational squadrons were able to rack up an impressive kill count.{{Ref/Reuse|WFCarriers}} Had Reach not fallen to the Covenant, the UNSC planned to attach all Sabres to the [[UNSC Navy]]'s remaining [[carrier]]s and then deploy the fighters to lead ships in the most experienced squadrons and [[battle group]]s—organized in the specialist [[UNSC Navy tactical formations#Orthrus Battle Group|Orthrus Battle Group]] formation.{{Ref/Reuse|fb125}} Although the fighter never saw mass production due to its experimental nature, it remained in service at [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] facilities in the [[Sol system]] and other confidential locations following the Covenant War. However, upgrade packages inspired by the Sabre have been fitted to [[GA-TL1 Longsword]]s and Broadswords,<ref name="Bulletin">[https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/the-halo-bulletin-9-24-14 ''Halo Waypoint: The Halo Bulletin: 9.24.14'']</ref> notably including the energy shielding system applied to the latter. | ||
===Post-War=== | |||
Following the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]] but before the [[Created conflict]], the SS-1000 was secretively put into limited production and then deployed to important UNSC sites.{{Ref/Reuse|cflegendend}} | |||
SS-1000 Sabres were part of the [[22nd First Response Wing]].{{Ref/Map|HINF|[[Launch Site]]}} | |||
==Identified Sabres== | ==Identified Sabres== | ||