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|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}}
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|role=Exoatmospheric multirole [[Wikipedia:Strike fighter|strike fighter]]  
|role=[[Space fighter|Exoatmospheric]] multirole [[Wikipedia:Strike fighter|strike fighter]]  
|length= 20.2 meters (66.3 feet)<ref name="H4VG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 114''</ref>
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*Two primary
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|shielding=Yes (F41E)<ref name="Warfleet">'''[[Halo: Warfleet]]''', pp 28-29</ref>
|shielding=Yes (F41E), not rated for slipspace {{Ref/Book|Id=Warfleet|HWF|Page=28-29}}
|armament=
|armament=
*Two [[Machine-linked autocannon#M1075 ASW/AC 35mm|M1075 ASW/AC 35mm MLA cannon]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}}
*2 [[Machine-linked autocannon#M1075 ASW/AC 35mm|M1075 ASW/AC 35mm MLA cannon]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*Two [[ST/Medusa missile#M6088 ST/MMP|M6088 ST/MMP missile]] delivery systems{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}}
*2 [[ST/Medusa missile#M6088 ST/MMP|M6088 ST/MMP missile]] delivery systems{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*One [[AAM-50XR missile|AAM-50XR dogfight missile]] or [[AGM-79C missile|AGM-79C anti-ship missile]] delivery system or
*1 Class-III hardpoint:{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}
*One excavation-grade [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]]
**1 [[AAM-50XR missile|AAM-50XR dogfight missile]] or {{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}
**1 [[AGM-79C missile|AGM-79C anti-ship missile]] delivery system {{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}
**1 excavation-grade [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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|crew=1 pilot
|crew=1 [[pilot]]
|passengers=
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|affiliation=[[UNSC Navy]]<br>[[UNSC Air Force]]
|affiliation=[[UNSC Navy]]<br>[[UNSC Air Force]]
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The '''F-41 Exoatmospheric Multirole Strike Fighter''' ('''F-41 EMSF'''), commonly known as the '''Broadsword''', is a VTOL atmospheric/exoatmospheric (A/X) multirole strike fighter manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]] and used by the [[UNSC Armed Forces]],<ref name="Guide">'''[[Halo 4 Interactive Guide]]'''</ref> as well as [[planet]]ary [[planetary defense force|defense force]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} 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''' ('''F-41 EMSF'''), commonly known as the '''Broadsword''', is a VTOL atmospheric/exoatmospheric (A/X) multirole strike fighter manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]] and used by the [[United Nations Space Command]],{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}} as well as [[planet]]ary [[planetary defense force|defense force]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} Like other UNSC A/X attack craft, the Broadsword is named after a [[Wikipedia:Basket-hilted sword|bladed weapon]].


==Overview==
==Overview==
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==Operational history==
==Operational history==
===Human-Covenant war===
===Human-Covenant War===
{{Main|Human-Covenant war}}
{{Main|Human-Covenant War}}
Although the Broadsword has been in production since the mid-2530s, it was not adopted for widespread usage until the later days of the Human-Covenant War.{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} Regardless, tens of thousands of these space fighters were produced during the Human-Covenant War. Although intended for use with planetary defense forces and the UNSC's Air Force and Navy, the widely-distributed design plans were sent to many [[Outer Colonies]], where they were easily adapted to fabrication facilities found there. The availability of parts and the large number of trained pilots after the War has made "demilitarised" derivations of the Broadsword extremely popular with security contractors and mercenary groups.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}
Although the Broadsword has been in production since the mid-2530s, it was not adopted for widespread usage until the later days of the Human-Covenant War.{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} Regardless, tens of thousands of these space fighters were produced during the Human-Covenant War. Although intended for use with planetary defense forces and the UNSC's Air Force and Navy, the widely-distributed design plans were sent to many [[Outer Colonies]], where they were easily adapted to fabrication facilities found there. The availability of parts and the large number of trained pilots after the War has made "demilitarised" derivations of the Broadsword extremely popular with security contractors and mercenary groups.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}


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After the ''Infinity'' crash-landed on the [[shield world]] [[Requiem]]'s inner surface, Broadswords were deployed to assault the [[Ur-Didact]]'s [[Cryptum]] and the {{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}}s besieging the ship, but not before [[SPARTAN-II Program|Spartan]] [[John-117]] had reactivated the ship's MAC defense turrets. Together, the turrets and fighters drove the Cryptum off and destroyed at least two light cruisers.<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level ''[[Infinity (Halo 4 level)|Infinity]]''</ref> Later, as [[Gypsy Company]] was sent on a mission to destroy Forerunner [[particle cannon]]s, at least two Broadswords were deployed by the ''Infinity'' to assist.<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level ''[[Reclaimer (level)|Reclaimer]]''</ref>
After the ''Infinity'' crash-landed on the [[shield world]] [[Requiem]]'s inner surface, Broadswords were deployed to assault the [[Ur-Didact]]'s [[Cryptum]] and the {{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}}s besieging the ship, but not before [[SPARTAN-II Program|Spartan]] [[John-117]] had reactivated the ship's MAC defense turrets. Together, the turrets and fighters drove the Cryptum off and destroyed at least two light cruisers.<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level ''[[Infinity (Halo 4 level)|Infinity]]''</ref> Later, as [[Gypsy Company]] was sent on a mission to destroy Forerunner [[particle cannon]]s, at least two Broadswords were deployed by the ''Infinity'' to assist.<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level ''[[Reclaimer (level)|Reclaimer]]''</ref>


''[[Ivanoff Station]]'' had several F41E Broadsword fighters in its hangar bay, though they were not used during the Didact's attack on the station.{{Ref/Reuse|Composer}} John-117 armed one with a [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]], 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. The fighter's remains were completely destroyed when John destroyed ''Mantle's Approach'' with the nuclear weapon.{{Ref/Reuse|Midnight}}
''[[Ivanoff Station]]'' had several F-41E Broadsword fighters in its hangar bay, though they were not used during the Didact's attack on the station.{{Ref/Reuse|Composer}} John-117 armed one with a [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]], 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. The fighter's remains were completely destroyed when John destroyed ''Mantle's Approach'' with the nuclear weapon.{{Ref/Reuse|Midnight}}


In [[2558|February 2558]], six months after the [[New Phoenix Incident]], ''Infinity'' returned to Requiem. Immediately after emerging from slipspace, the ship and her complement [[Requiem Campaign|engaged]] the [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant remnant]] fleet orbiting Requiem. At least one flight of Broadswords was launched from ''Infinity's'' hangars, shooting down many [[Type-31 Seraph|Seraphs]], clearing the path of and providing cover for the [[D79-TC Pelican|Pelican dropships]] landing troops on the shield world.<ref>''[[Spartan Ops]]'', [[Departure|S101 Departure]] opening cinematic</ref> Once [[Fireteam Crimson]] was sent on a mission to [[Assassination of Parg Vol|assassinate]] Sangheili terrorist [[Parg Vol]] at "[[the Gate]]," the Spartans were overwhelmed by Covenant forces. Several Broadsword fighters were then sent by ''Infinity'' to destroy the [[Type-44 Phantom|Phantoms]] and ease Crimson's evacuation.<ref>''Spartan Ops'', [[Catherine/Hunting Trip|S103 Hunting Trip]]</ref> Later, when Crimson was sent to [[Raid on Harvester|investigate]] [[Fireteam Switchback]]'s disappearance, three Broadswords were sent to survey [[Harvester (location)|the area]] and to soften up the opposition.<ref>''Spartan Ops'', [[Scattered/Switchback|S106 Switchback]]</ref>
In [[2558|February 2558]], six months after the [[New Phoenix Incident]], ''Infinity'' returned to Requiem. Immediately after emerging from slipspace, the ship and her complement [[Requiem Campaign|engaged]] the [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant remnant]] fleet orbiting Requiem. At least one flight of Broadswords was launched from ''Infinity's'' hangars, shooting down many [[Type-31 Seraph|Seraphs]], clearing the path of and providing cover for the [[D79-TC Pelican|Pelican dropships]] landing troops on the shield world.<ref>''[[Spartan Ops]]'', [[Departure|S101 Departure]] opening cinematic</ref> Once [[Fireteam Crimson]] was sent on a mission to [[Assassination of Parg Vol|assassinate]] Sangheili terrorist [[Parg Vol]] at "[[the Gate]]," the Spartans were overwhelmed by Covenant forces. Several Broadsword fighters were then sent by ''Infinity'' to destroy the [[Ru'swum-pattern Phantom|Phantoms]] and ease Crimson's evacuation.<ref>''Spartan Ops'', [[Catherine/Hunting Trip|S103 Hunting Trip]]</ref> Later, when Crimson was sent to [[Raid on Harvester|investigate]] [[Fireteam Switchback]]'s disappearance, three Broadswords were sent to survey [[Harvester (location)|the area]] and to soften up the opposition.<ref>''Spartan Ops'', [[Scattered/Switchback|S106 Switchback]]</ref>


On March 11, [[2558]], several Broadswords were used in an attempt to destroy several [[AC-220 Vulture]]s and [[AV-22 Sparrowhawk]]s belonging to the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} that had attacked the ''Infinity'' when the ''[[Pilgrims' Pride]]'' was pulled into the ''Infinity's'' docking bay.<ref name="HE4">'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 4|Issue #4]]''</ref> Several Broadswords were used to counter the [[pirate]] fleet in space during the [[Operation: WHISTLE STOP]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 12|Issue #12]]''</ref> One Broadsword was used to escort a Pelican carrying the UNSC's half of the [[Janus Key]] during the [[Battle of Aktis IV]], but was subsequently shot down.<ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 14|Issue #14]]''</ref>
On March 11, [[2558]], several Broadswords were used in an attempt to destroy several [[AC-220 Vulture]]s and [[AV-22 Sparrowhawk]]s belonging to the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} that had attacked the ''Infinity'' when the ''[[Pilgrims' Pride]]'' was pulled into the ''Infinity's'' docking bay.<ref name="HE4">'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 4|Issue #4]]''</ref> Several Broadswords were used to counter the [[pirate]] fleet in space during the [[Operation: WHISTLE STOP]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 12|Issue #12]]''</ref> One Broadsword was used to escort a Pelican carrying the UNSC's half of the [[Janus Key]] during the [[Battle of Aktis IV]], but was subsequently shot down.<ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 14|Issue #14]]''</ref>
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During the [[Battle of Cassidy III]], the [[United Rebel Front]] launched squadrons of Broadswords painted in the Front's colors to attack a Created [[Guardian]]. The Broadswords were able to draw the Guardian away and buy time for Vergil to repair the colony's transports and evacuate people. The Guardian destroyed all of the fighters, but they gave [[Alpha-Nine]] and the Front time to evacuate as many people as they could after which the colony surrendered.<ref>'''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''', ''Chapters 19-20''</ref>
During the [[Battle of Cassidy III]], the [[United Rebel Front]] launched squadrons of Broadswords painted in the Front's colors to attack a Created [[Guardian]]. The Broadswords were able to draw the Guardian away and buy time for Vergil to repair the colony's transports and evacuate people. The Guardian destroyed all of the fighters, but they gave [[Alpha-Nine]] and the Front time to evacuate as many people as they could after which the colony surrendered.<ref>'''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''', ''Chapters 19-20''</ref>


During [[Operation: WOLFE]] Broadswords were used by the UNSC to take down [[Banished]] aircraft.{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR17|HSoR|Chapter=17}}
During [[Operation: WOLFE]], Broadswords were used by the UNSC to take down [[Banished]] aircraft.{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR17|HSoR|Chapter=17}}


==Variants==
==Variants==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Commissioning-1.jpg|Broadswords at the UNSC ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s commissioning ceremony in ''[[The Commissioning]]''.
File:Commissioning-1.jpg|Broadswords at the UNSC ''Infinity''{{'}}s commissioning ceremony in ''[[The Commissioning]]''.
File:H4 Broadsword concept art-1.jpg|Early concepts art of the Broadsword for ''[[Halo 4]]''
File:H4 Broadsword concept art-1.jpg|Early concepts art of the Broadsword for ''[[Halo 4]]''
File:H4 Broadsword concept art-2.jpg|Finalized concept art of the Broadsword.
File:H4 Broadsword concept art-2.jpg|Finalized concept art of the Broadsword.
File:H4 BroadswordMissileMounting Concept.jpg|Concept explorations of the HAVOK missile's mounting on the Broadsword fighter.
File:Broadsword H4guide.png|A render of the Broadsword.
File:Broadsword H4guide.png|A render of the Broadsword.
File:H4_BroadswordFlight_Concept.jpeg|Broadsword concept art by [[Nicolas Bouvier|Sparth]].
File:H4_BroadswordFlight_Concept.jpeg|Broadsword concept art by [[Nicolas Bouvier|Sparth]].
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File:HE14 Pelican Escort.jpg|A Broadsword escorting a Pelican on [[Aktis IV]].
File:HE14 Pelican Escort.jpg|A Broadsword escorting a Pelican on [[Aktis IV]].
File:HTfS gallery Infinity.png|Broadswords engaging Banshees in ''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''
File:HTfS gallery Infinity.png|Broadswords engaging Banshees in ''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''
File:HINF - Emblem icon - Broadsword Streak.png|The Broadsword Streak emblem in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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*''[[Halo: Renegades]]''
*''[[Halo: Renegades]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{C|Emblem only}}
*''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''
**''[[Inheritance]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Inheritance]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==

Revision as of 11:23, April 28, 2024

F-41 Broadsword
H4 Broadsword profile.png
Production information

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory[1][2][3]

Role:

Exoatmospheric multirole strike fighter

Technical specifications

Length:

20.2 meters (66.3 ft)[2][3]

Width:

19.7 meters (64.5 ft)[2][3]

Height:

10.9 meters (35.7 ft)[2][3]

Mass:

35 metric tons (34 LT; 39 ST)[4][3]

Power plant:

Fusion reactor[4]

Engine(s):

  • Two primary
  • Two auxiliary

Slipspace drive:

Not equipped

Shielding:

Yes (F41E), not rated for slipspace [4]

Armament:

Crew:

1 pilot

Chronological and affiliation

Era:

Human-Covenant War
Post-Covenant War conflicts

Introduced:

c. 2535[2]

Affiliation:

UNSC Navy
UNSC Air Force

 

The F-41 Exoatmospheric Multirole Strike Fighter (F-41 EMSF), commonly known as the Broadsword, is a VTOL atmospheric/exoatmospheric (A/X) multirole strike fighter manufactured by Misriah Armory and used by the United Nations Space Command,[1] as well as planetary defense forces.[4] Like other UNSC A/X attack craft, the Broadsword is named after a bladed weapon.

Overview

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.[2] The AVIATOR-class Mjolnir helmet is recommended for use by Broadsword crew members.[5]

The F-41E Broadsword was introduced in 2554, featuring an upgrade package including energy shielding derived from the FSS-1000 Sabre that covers the entire fighter and recharges when depleted, specifically conceived to withstand pulse laser turrets.[4][6][7] However, these shields are not rated for slipspace travel.[8] As well as shields, the F-41E features an advanced sensor and target designation suite that can process hundreds of targets, on top of reformulated Titanium-A armor panels. These upgrades were considered impossible to implement fleetwide under wartime conditions, and included a range of design improvements and deferred upgrades, such as reformulated Titanium-A panels and an upgraded fusion reactor to power the shields. However, the reactor failed to meet initial output projections, and as a result shielded F-41E Broadswords have a lower top speed and acceleration than earlier, unshielded variants. It is capable of transatmospheric operations, and can reach orbit under its own power using deuterium as a propellant [9]. While not as maneuverable as dedicated atmospheric interceptors, the F-41E is considered unequaled among human fighters in close-orbit dogfights. As with other modern Broadswords, its cockpit comes with a full cyberlink interface for augmented pilots, inertial compensators to mitigate the effects of high-G turns, and targeting software compatible with VISR interfaces. Like the previous F-41D, the F-41E can fold up its wings when landing in confined hangar bays.[4]

Armament

The Broadsword is equipped with two M1075 ASW/AC 35mm MLA cannons and two M6088 ST/MMP missile pods mounted underneath the wings. The pod's standard munition is the AIM-90E short-range dogfight missile.[4] The Broadsword has a Class-III hardpoint designed to carry AAM-50XR dogfight missiles or AGM-79C anti-ship missiles.[4] The hardpoint can also be used to carry an excavation-grade HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon.[4][10][11] It bestows the fighter a great effectiveness at ensuring the destruction of enemy capital ships.[7]

Operational history

Human-Covenant War

Main article: Human-Covenant War

Although the Broadsword has been in production since the mid-2530s, it was not adopted for widespread usage until the later days of the Human-Covenant War.[2] Regardless, tens of thousands of these space fighters were produced during the Human-Covenant War. Although intended for use with planetary defense forces and the UNSC's Air Force and Navy, the widely-distributed design plans were sent to many Outer Colonies, where they were easily adapted to fabrication facilities found there. The availability of parts and the large number of trained pilots after the War has made "demilitarised" derivations of the Broadsword extremely popular with security contractors and mercenary groups.[4]

In August 2552, at least two Broadswords were deployed to assist civilian evacuation operations in Casbah, Tribute[12] while entire squadrons were deployed with FSS-1000 Sabres during the Fall of Reach.[13]

Post-war

Main article: Post-Covenant War conflicts

Several were present at the UNSC Infinity's commissioning ceremony in February 2557.[14]

After the Infinity crash-landed on the shield world Requiem's inner surface, Broadswords were deployed to assault the Ur-Didact's Cryptum and the Zanar-pattern light cruisers besieging the ship, but not before Spartan John-117 had reactivated the ship's MAC defense turrets. Together, the turrets and fighters drove the Cryptum off and destroyed at least two light cruisers.[15] Later, as Gypsy Company was sent on a mission to destroy Forerunner particle cannons, at least two Broadswords were deployed by the Infinity to assist.[16]

Ivanoff Station had several F-41E Broadsword fighters in its hangar bay, though they were not used during the Didact's attack on the station.[10] John-117 armed one with a HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon, 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. The fighter's remains were completely destroyed when John destroyed Mantle's Approach with the nuclear weapon.[11]

In February 2558, six months after the New Phoenix Incident, Infinity returned to 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 Seraphs, clearing the path of and providing cover for the Pelican dropships landing troops on the shield world.[17] Once Fireteam Crimson was sent on a mission to assassinate Sangheili terrorist Parg Vol at "the Gate," the Spartans were overwhelmed by Covenant forces. Several Broadsword fighters were then sent by Infinity to destroy the Phantoms and ease Crimson's evacuation.[18] Later, when Crimson was sent to investigate Fireteam Switchback's disappearance, three Broadswords were sent to survey the area and to soften up the opposition.[19]

On March 11, 2558, several Broadswords were used in an attempt to destroy several AC-220 Vultures and AV-22 Sparrowhawks belonging to the UNSC Spirit of Fire that had attacked the Infinity when the Pilgrims' Pride was pulled into the Infinity's docking bay.[20] Several Broadswords were used to counter the pirate fleet in space during the Operation: WHISTLE STOP.[21] One Broadsword was used to escort a Pelican carrying the UNSC's half of the Janus Key during the Battle of Aktis IV, but was subsequently shot down.[22]

Created conflict

Main article: Created conflict

During the Mission to the Spartan-IV training station, Vergil temporarily shut down power so that Spartan Edward Buck could deactivate the AI Leonidas who was loyal to the Created. The brief power loss caused the force field protecting the main landing bay to be deactivated. Though no one was harmed, everything that wasn't bolted down got blasted out into space including a Broadsword that looked like it had seen better days.[23]

During the Battle of Cassidy III, the United Rebel Front launched squadrons of Broadswords painted in the Front's colors to attack a Created Guardian. The Broadswords were able to draw the Guardian away and buy time for Vergil to repair the colony's transports and evacuate people. The Guardian destroyed all of the fighters, but they gave Alpha-Nine and the Front time to evacuate as many people as they could after which the colony surrendered.[24]

During Operation: WOLFE, Broadswords were used by the UNSC to take down Banished aircraft.[25]

Variants

  • F-41D - A variant deployed on Moncton-class orbital weapon platforms.[26]
  • F-41E - Introduced in 2554, features reformulated Titanium-A panels, an upgraded fusion reactor, advanced target designation and tracking suite, and energy shields.[4]

Gameplay

Main article: Broadsword

The Broadsword is a usable vehicle in Halo 4 while being a controllable unit in Halo: Fleet Battles.

Trivia

Originally the Broadsword was going to be called the Turtle.[citation needed]

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Vehicles: Broadsword (Retrieved on May 1, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 114
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 158
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Halo: Warfleet, page 28-29
  5. ^ Halo 4, AVIATOR-class Mjolnir description
  6. ^ Halo Waypoint: The Halo Bulletin: 9.24.14
  7. ^ a b Halo 4: Official Game Guide (Collector's Edition), page 60
  8. ^ Halo 4, campaign level Midnight (Cortana: "The fighter's shields aren't rated for slipspace!")
  9. ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach, chapter 17
  10. ^ a b Halo 4, campaign level Composer
  11. ^ a b Halo 4, campaign level Midnight
  12. ^ Halo 4, multiplayer level Landfall
  13. ^ Halo: Fleet Battles
  14. ^ The Commissioning
  15. ^ Halo 4, campaign level Infinity
  16. ^ Halo 4, campaign level Reclaimer
  17. ^ Spartan Ops, S101 Departure opening cinematic
  18. ^ Spartan Ops, S103 Hunting Trip
  19. ^ Spartan Ops, S106 Switchback
  20. ^ Halo: Escalation, Issue #4
  21. ^ Halo: Escalation, Issue #12
  22. ^ Halo: Escalation, Issue #14
  23. ^ Halo: Bad Blood, page 174
  24. ^ Halo: Bad Blood, Chapters 19-20
  25. ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach, chapter 17
  26. ^ Halo: Warfleet, page 31