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The '''C709 Longsword''' is the larger variant of [[GA-TL1 Longsword]] in service with the [[UNSC]]. | The '''C709 Longsword''' is the larger variant of [[GA-TL1 Longsword]] in service with the [[UNSC]]. | ||
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==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
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The C709 Longsword retains the most distinctive characteristics of the GA-TL1 Longsword line, including a wide delta-wing shape, an angular boom-like structure, and two engines mounted beneath the wings on either side of the fuselage. However, it has some differences. It is twice as large as the smaller C712 model, with a wingspan of 75 metres.<ref name="EVG"/> It has a non-polarized canopy, and a diamond-shaped air intake that extends from the front of the engines.<ref name="CE"/><ref name="H2">'''Halo 2'''</ref> As it is too big to fit into most [[hangar bay]]s, the C709 Longsword must dock to a [[carrier]] via clamps and an access umbilical.<ref name="WF">'''[[Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo]]''', ''Carriers'', ''page 40''</ref> | |||
The interior of the C709 Longsword is divided into two levels connected by a staircase, with the bottom floor only used to access the retractable ramp used to embark and disembark from the craft. A corridor runs the length of the fuselage, with the back leading to the staircase and a large door that opens into an additional room. On the opposite side is the cockpit, which has two seated stations for the pilot and systems operator, and two standing stations for the navigator and copilot behind them. They all have various control interfaces and information readouts. A large screen is positioned directly in front at the front of the cockpit, and an AI [[Holotank]] is located between the two seats.<ref name="CE"/> The Longsword also has an armored weapons locker that is lined with a centimeter of [[titanium-A]], as well as a [[cryo chamber]].<ref name="FS5"/> | |||
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===Armaments=== | ===Armaments=== | ||
The C709 Longsword is more heavily armed than other variations of Longswords. Its main weapon is a [[110mm rotary cannon]], which is intended for use against enemy space fighters and starships<ref name="FS5"/>. A pair of retractable [[120mm ventral gun]]s are fitted onto its ventral surface, each of which have a 90-degree swivel. These have proven powerful enough to effectively clear a hangar of unshielded [[Seraph]]s, fuel pods, and Covenant infantry.<ref name="FS7">'''Halo: First Strike''', ''Chapter 7''</ref> Lastly, four [[ASGM-10 missile]] delivery systems are fitted,<ref name="Library">'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''', [[Library (feature)|Library]]</ref> which are specialized for use against fighters but are sufficiently powerful enough to deal damage to unshielded starships.<ref name="FS5"/> | The C709 Longsword is more heavily armed than other variations of Longswords, and its payload can be tailored to a variety of mission requirements.<ref name="WF"/> Its main weapon is a [[110mm rotary cannon]], which is intended for use against enemy space fighters and starships<ref name="FS5"/>. A pair of retractable [[120mm ventral gun]]s are fitted onto its ventral surface, each of which have a 90-degree swivel. These have proven powerful enough to effectively clear a hangar of unshielded [[Seraph]]s, fuel pods, and Covenant infantry.<ref name="FS7">'''Halo: First Strike''', ''Chapter 7''</ref> Lastly, four [[ASGM-10 missile]] delivery systems are fitted,<ref name="Library">'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''', [[Library (feature)|Library]]</ref> which are specialized for use against fighters but are sufficiently powerful enough to deal damage to unshielded starships.<ref name="FS5"/> At least one fighter assigned to [[Operation: RED FLAG]] replaced their cryo chambers with a [[Moray space mine]] dispenser that carried 36 devices.<ref name="FS5"/> | ||
==Sensors and Communications== | |||
The C709 Longsword has a suite of active and passive sensor systems, which may scan on the same frequencies as those used by [[Covenant]] [[cruiser]]s. In this event, a strange 'echo' would be sent back to the fighter, where the same signal is received multiple times. If needed, it can jam Covenant sensors to mask its position.<ref name="FS5"/> If equipped with an [[artificial intelligence]], the crew may use the Longsword's communications systems to remotely control another spacecraft, such as a [[Pelican]] dropship.<ref name="FS6">'''Halo: First Strike''', ''Chapter 6''</ref> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||