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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]]. | 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== | ||
===Design details=== | |||
The F-41 Broadsword is a versatile and well-armed A/X strike fighter typically used to engage equal or superior enemy craft in low- to zero-gravity conditions. As its kind has few equals within humanity's known arsenal, the Broadsword was designed to address the incredible speed and firepower displayed by a variety of Covenant fighters. It is most prominently used by the [[UNSC Air Force]] in suborbital dogfights.<ref name="h4evg"/> | The F-41 Broadsword is a versatile and well-armed A/X strike fighter typically used to engage equal or superior enemy craft in low- to zero-gravity conditions. As its kind has few equals within humanity's known arsenal, the Broadsword was designed to address the incredible speed and firepower displayed by a variety of Covenant fighters. It is most prominently used by the [[UNSC Air Force]] in suborbital dogfights.<ref name="h4evg"/> | ||
Like the [[YSS-1000 Sabre]], the F-41 Broadsword has [[Energy shielding|energy shielding]] that covers the entire fighter and recharges when depleted. It was specifically conceived to withstand [[pulse laser turret]]s of Covenant ships.<ref name="H4guide">'''[[Halo 4: Official Game Guide]] (Collector's Edition)''' Page 60</ref> However, these shields are not rated for [[Slipstream space|slipspace]] travel.<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''campaign level [[Midnight]]'' ('''Cortana''': ''"The fighter's shields aren't rated for slipspace!"'')</ref> 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> | |||
Like the [[YSS-1000 Sabre]], the F-41 Broadsword has [[Energy shielding|energy shielding]] that covers the entire fighter and recharges when depleted. It was specifically conceived to withstand [[pulse laser turret]]s of Covenant ships. <ref name="H4guide">'''[[Halo 4: Official Game Guide]] (Collector's Edition)''' Page 60</ref> However, these shields are not rated for [[Slipstream space|slipspace]] travel.<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''campaign level [[Midnight]]'' ('''Cortana''': ''"The fighter's shields aren't rated for slipspace!"'')</ref> The Broadsword is equipped with two M1075 ASW/AC 35mm MLA | |||
===Armament=== | |||
The Broadsword is equipped with two [[M1075 ASW/AC 35mm MLA cannon]]s and two [[M6088 ST/Medusa MP missile]] pods. It can also be equipped with an excavation-grade [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]].<ref name="Composer">'''Halo 4''', ''campaign level [[Composer (level)|Composer]]''</ref> It bestows the fighter a great effectiveness at ensuring the destruction of enemy [[capital ship]]s.<ref name="H4guide"></ref> | |||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||