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|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]] | |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="Guide"/> | ||
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*2x M1075 ASW/AC 35mm MLA | *2x M1075 ASW/AC 35mm MLA<ref name="Guide"/> | ||
*2x M6088 ST/MMP | *2x M6088 ST/MMP<ref name="Guide"/> | ||
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The '''F-41 Exoatmospheric Multirole Strike Fighter''', commonly known as the '''''Broadsword''''',<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide '''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''']</ref> | The '''F-41 Exoatmospheric Multirole Strike Fighter''', commonly known as the '''''Broadsword''''', is a VTOL atmospheric/exoatmospheric (A/X) multirole strike fighter manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]] and used by the [[UNSC Defense Force]].<ref name="Guide">[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide '''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''']</ref> Like other UNSC A/X attack craft, the Broadsword is named after a [[Wikipedia:Basket-hilted sword|bladed weapon]]. | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
Like the [[YSS-1000 | Like the [[YSS-1000 Sabre]], the F-41 Broadsword has [[Energy shielding|energy shielding]] that covers the entire fighter and recharges when depleted. However, these shields are not rated for [[Slipstream space|slipspace]] travel.<ref name="Composer">'''Halo 4''', ''campaign level [[Composer (level)|Composer]]''</ref> 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 an excavation-grade [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]].<ref name="Composer"/> The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Aviator]] helmet is recommended for use by Broadsword crew members.<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Aviator]] description''</ref><ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUnnftLRSzs&feature=player_detailpage#t=284s ''PAX Prime 2012: Day 1'']</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Broadswords were | Broadswords were in service by [[2557|February 2557]],<ref>''[[Halo 4 Limited Edition]]'' - UNSC ''Infinity'' briefing packet, events calendar</ref> when several were present at the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}'s commissioning ceremony.<ref>''The Commissioning''</ref> It is possible that the Broadsword had been introduced earlier, at least as a prototype.<ref group="note">John-117 seemed familiar with the Broadsword's existence and operation during his attack on ''Mantle's Approach'' in July 2557. This suggests that the craft may have existed in some form prior to his disappearance from UNSC-controlled space in [[2552#November|November 2552]]. However, it is also possible that Cortana used her neural link with John to help him pilot the Broadsword, effectively guiding his actions.</ref> | ||
''[[Ivanoff Station]]'' carried Broadsword fighters in its hangar bay, though they were not used during the [[Didact]]'s attack on the station. [[SPARTAN-II Program|Spartan]] [[John-117]] armed one with a HAVOK nuclear warhead, intending to destroy the Didact's ship, ''[[Mantle's Approach]]'', before he could unleash the [[Composer]] on [[Earth]]. John caught up with ''Mantle's Approach'' just before it entered slipspace, flying beneath its shields since the Broadsword's were inadequate for slipspace travel. After arriving at Earth, he used the Broadsword to destroy the ship's point-defense guns so that the ''Infinity'' could punch a hole through the ship. Flying the fighter inside the warship's hull, the walls closed around the Broadsword and crushed it, forcing the Spartan to carry the HAVOK the rest of the way to the Composer.<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''campaign level [[Midnight]]''</ref> | |||
In [[2558|February 2558]], six months after the [[Battle of Earth (2557)|skirmish at Earth]], ''Infinity'' returned to the Didact's [[shield world]], [[Requiem]]. Immediately after emerging from slipspace, the ship and her complement engaged the [[Covenant remnant]] fleet orbiting Requiem. At least one flight of Broadswords was launched from ''Infinity'''s hangars, shooting down many [[Type-31 Exoatmospheric Multi-role Fighter|Type-31 Seraphs]] and providing cover for the [[D79-TC Pelican|Pelican dropships]] landing troops on the shield world.<ref>'''[[Spartan Ops]] Season 1''' - [[S1/Departure|''Departure'']] opening cinematic</ref> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Commissioning-1.jpg|Broadswords at the UNSC ''Infinity'''s commissioning ceremony. | File:Commissioning-1.jpg|Broadswords at the UNSC ''Infinity'''s commissioning ceremony. | ||
File:Broadsword Requiem.png|A Broadsword destroys a | File:Broadsword Requiem.png|A Broadsword destroys a Seraph over Requiem. | ||
File:F-41 Broadsword.png|A Broadsword | File:F-41 Broadsword.png|A Broadsword inside one of ''Ivanoff'''s hangar bays. | ||
File:Broadsword Engines.png|Close up on the Broadsword's engines. | File:Broadsword Engines.png|Close up on the Broadsword's engines. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[The Commissioning]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[The Commissioning]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo 4]]'' | *''[[Halo 4]]'' | ||
==Note== | |||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Revision as of 12:16, November 15, 2012
Template:New Content Template:Vehicle Infobox The F-41 Exoatmospheric Multirole Strike Fighter, commonly known as the Broadsword, is a VTOL atmospheric/exoatmospheric (A/X) multirole strike fighter manufactured by Misriah Armory and used by the UNSC Defense Force.[1] Like other UNSC A/X attack craft, the Broadsword is named after a bladed weapon.
Specifications
Like the YSS-1000 Sabre, the F-41 Broadsword has energy shielding that covers the entire fighter and recharges when depleted. However, these shields are not rated for slipspace travel.[2] 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 an excavation-grade HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon.[2] The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Aviator helmet is recommended for use by Broadsword crew members.[3][4]
History
Broadswords were in service by February 2557,[5] when several were present at the UNSC Infinity's commissioning ceremony.[6] It is possible that the Broadsword had been introduced earlier, at least as a prototype.[note 1]
Ivanoff Station carried Broadsword fighters in its hangar bay, though they were not used during the Didact's attack on the station. Spartan John-117 armed one with a HAVOK nuclear warhead, intending to destroy the Didact's ship, Mantle's Approach, before he could unleash the Composer on Earth. John caught up with Mantle's Approach just before it entered slipspace, flying beneath its shields since the Broadsword's were inadequate for slipspace travel. After arriving at Earth, he used the Broadsword to destroy the ship's point-defense guns so that the Infinity could punch a hole through the ship. Flying the fighter inside the warship's hull, the walls closed around the Broadsword and crushed it, forcing the Spartan to carry the HAVOK the rest of the way to the Composer.[7]
In February 2558, six months after the skirmish at Earth, Infinity returned to the Didact's shield world, Requiem. Immediately after emerging from slipspace, the ship and her complement engaged the Covenant remnant fleet orbiting Requiem. At least one flight of Broadswords was launched from Infinity's hangars, shooting down many Type-31 Seraphs and providing cover for the Pelican dropships landing troops on the shield world.[8]
Gallery
Broadswords at the UNSC Infinity's commissioning ceremony.
A Broadsword destroys a Seraph over Requiem.
A Broadsword inside one of Ivanoff's hangar bays.
Close up on the Broadsword's engines.
List of appearances
- The Commissioning (First appearance)
- Halo 4
Note
- ^ John-117 seemed familiar with the Broadsword's existence and operation during his attack on Mantle's Approach in July 2557. This suggests that the craft may have existed in some form prior to his disappearance from UNSC-controlled space in November 2552. However, it is also possible that Cortana used her neural link with John to help him pilot the Broadsword, effectively guiding his actions.
Sources
- ^ Halo 4 Interactive Guide
- ^ a b Halo 4, campaign level Composer
- ^ Halo 4, MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Aviator description
- ^ PAX Prime 2012: Day 1
- ^ Halo 4 Limited Edition - UNSC Infinity briefing packet, events calendar
- ^ The Commissioning
- ^ Halo 4, campaign level Midnight
- ^ Spartan Ops Season 1 - Departure opening cinematic
