F-41 Broadsword

The F-41 Exoatmospheric Multirole Strike Fighter, commonly known as the Broadsword, is a VTOL multi-role atmospheric/exoatmospheric (A/X) strike fighter used by the UNSC Defense Force. Like other UNSC A/X attack craft, the Broadsword is named after a bladed weapon. The carries a complement of Broadswords, likely totaling several dozen. Ivanoff Station also posseses at least one, indicating they are commonplace on UNSC instatllations for defense. The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Aviator helmet is recommended for use by Broadsword crew members.

Specifications
Like the Sabre, the Broadsword has energy shielding that covers the entire fighter and recharges when depleted. However, these shields are not rated for Slipspace travel. The Broadsword is equipped with two M1075 ASW/AC 35mm MLA cannons and two M6088 ST/MMP missile pods. It can also be equipped with a HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon.

History
Broadswords were first seen flying over the 's commisioning ceremony. Ivanoff Station carried Broadsword fighters in its hanger, presumably for protection in case of an attack. After The Didact used the Composer to digitize everyone in the station, John-117 took one, arming it with a HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon intending to destroy the Didact's ship and prevent him from unsing the Composer on humanity. John caught up with him just before he entered Slipspace, and after arriving at Earth, used the Broadsword to take out the Mantle's Approach's point-defense guns so that the Infinity could punch a hole in the ship so that John could flly inside the ship and deliver the nuclear weapon. However, as John makes him way inside the ship, the walls close in on his Broadsword, imcompacitating his fighter, forcing him to carry the HAVOK to the Composer.

List of appearances

 * The Commissioning
 * Halo 4