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The '''''Seraph''-class Starfighter''' is assumed to be the [[Covenant]] main starfighter, and is hypothesized to be the Covenant's counterpart to the [[UNSC]] [[C709 Longsword starfighter|Longsword]]. Each Seraph has a teardrop and piscine like design. It may also be a pleasing aesthetic design to Covenant eyes since such carapace-like curves are prevalent throughout Covenant design. They are stored in Covenant capital ships (both [[CCS-class Battlecruiser]]s and [[Assault Carriers]]) when they are not in battle or escorting a ship.  

Seraphs have demonstrated that they can compete with, and have proved a troublesome foe for Human Longsword pilots. They usually attack in formations of ten, with their assaults on enemy ships ranging from simple harassment, to full out strafing attacks. Unlike the Banshee, Seraphs are equipped with energy shields, but these are only a fraction of the strength of those on larger ships and are easily dispersed.

The Seraph has been known to be utilized as an air superiority fighter, but was noted as clumsy and sluggish in an atmosphere, indicating that such a capability is only a secondary role<ref>[[Ghosts of Onyx]]</ref>. Faster and harder hitting than the Banshee, the Seraph poses a significant aerial threat.

== Appearances ==

Seraphs are a common adversary of UNSC starfighter pilots, however prior to [[Halo 2]] they were only mentioned in the expanded universe and novels. The Seraph made its first in game appearance dog-fighting with Longsword fighters outside [[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station]] during the [[First Battle of Earth]]<ref>[[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station]] viewed outside of the station</ref>.

A Seraph can also be viewed in intricate detail on the levels [[The Arbiter (Level)|The Arbiter]] and [[The Oracle (Level)|The Oracle]]. One of these vessels is seen in a hangar within a Heretic occupied [[Forerunner]] [[Gas Mine|facility]] suspended within the atmosphere of the gas giant [[Threshold]]<ref>[[The Arbiter (level)|The Arbiter]] and [[The Oracle (level)|The Oracle]]</ref>.[[Sesa 'Refumee]], the Heretic leader, attempts to escape the giant storms of Threshold in this Seraph, but is successfully stopped by the [[Arbiter]], who slays him in personal combat.

The Seraph Starfighters are also seen in Halo 3 during the cutscene of the Ark level where they are escorting the [[Brute]] capital ships as they engage the [[Sangheili]] battle group.

As the Covenant's main space attack fighter the Seraph is armed with a pulse laser and plasma charges for bombing runs<ref>[[Halo: Contact Harvest]] Pg. 17-18</ref>.

It is about 3 times the size and mass of the [[Banshee]] attack craft and represents a greater threat to UNSC ground and air forces.

The Seraph fighter is both powerful and fast. When the Heretic stronghold was hit by an immense storm Banshees proved useless as an escape option. Only the Seraph fighter and the Phantom were sturdy enough and fast enough to brave the fearsome force of the wind.

It is assumed that the Seraph fighter is crewed by [[Elite]] pilots, and probably [[Brutes]] after the [[Great Schism]].

== Related links ==

*[[C709 Longsword-class Interceptor|Longsword]] - The UNSC equivalent of the Seraph

== Sources ==

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[[Category:Single Ships|Seraph-class Starfighter]]