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The '''Type-31 XMF''', otherwise known as the '''''Seraph''-class Starfighter''', is a widely used [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] starfighter, essentially the Covenant's counterpart to the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC's | The '''Type-31 XMF''', otherwise known as the '''''Seraph''-class Starfighter''', is a widely used [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] starfighter, essentially the Covenant's counterpart to the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]'s [[C709 Longsword-class Interceptor|Longsword-class interceptor]].<ref>'''Halo: Reach''': ''Game Stats''</ref><ref name="For">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page ??''</ref> The Seraph is the successor to the older [[Tarasque-class heavy fighter|''Tarasque''-class fighter]]. A more powerful counterpart to the unshielded [[Type-27 XMF]], it serves as the Covenant's primary superiority fighter.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''' ''game manual''</ref> | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
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The Seraph features a piscine, teardrop-like shape, fitting with the overall design elegance the [[Covenant]] is known for. Seraph fighters are mostly stored in the hangar bays of Covenant ships or stations when they are not in battle or escorting a ship. Seraphs have two movable flaps on either side of their hull, and their twin "tails" are articulated to aid with directing exhaust. These features give the Seraph superior turning capabilities in zero-gravity environments. | The Seraph features a piscine, teardrop-like shape, fitting with the overall design elegance the [[Covenant]] is known for. Seraph fighters are mostly stored in the hangar bays of Covenant ships or stations when they are not in battle or escorting a ship. Seraphs have two movable flaps on either side of their hull, and their twin "tails" are articulated to aid with directing exhaust. These features give the Seraph superior turning capabilities in zero-gravity environments. | ||
As the [[Covenant]]'s main space-based attack fighter, the Seraph is highly maneuverable while in space, and can easily keep pace with the [[UNSC]]'s [[Sabres]] and [[Longswords]].<ref name="ghosts">'''''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''''', ''page ??''</ref> Though not specifically intended for in-atmospheric use, Seraphs still are significantly faster than [[Banshees]] while flying at low altitudes. They have even been shown to fly in the hurricane force winds of the gas giant [[Threshold]]. The Seraph also appears to be able to power down and become invisible to Human ship sensors.<ref>'''''[[Halo: The Flood]]''''', ''page ??''</ref> This has proven to be extremely useful for sneaking past ship defenses undetected. | As the [[Covenant]]'s main space-based attack fighter, the Seraph is highly maneuverable while in space, and can easily keep pace with the [[UNSC]]'s [[YSS-1000 Sabre|Sabres]] and [[Longswords]].<ref name="ghosts">'''''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''''', ''page ??''</ref> Though not specifically intended for in-atmospheric use, Seraphs still are significantly faster than [[Banshees]] while flying at low altitudes. They have even been shown to fly in the hurricane force winds of the gas giant [[Threshold]]. The Seraph also appears to be able to power down and become invisible to Human ship sensors.<ref>'''''[[Halo: The Flood]]''''', ''page ??''</ref> This has proven to be extremely useful for sneaking past ship defenses undetected. | ||
===Armaments=== | ===Armaments=== | ||
Seraphs have demonstrated that they are a very effective counter-weapon against [[Longsword-class Interceptor]]s unless the latter attacks from the side or behind. Seraphs usually attack in formations of ten, their assaults on enemy ships range from simple harassment, to full out strafing attacks. They have also been seen patrolling in pairs. Unlike the Banshee or Phantom, Seraphs are equipped with energy shields, but these are only a fraction of the strength of those on Capital Ships and are easily depleted with sustained fire. It is assumed that Seraph fighters can be piloted by a single [[Sangheili]], succeeded by the [[Jiralhanae]] after the [[Great Schism]]. | Seraphs have demonstrated that they are a very effective counter-weapon against [[Longsword-class Interceptor]]s unless the latter attacks from the side or behind. Seraphs usually attack in formations of ten, their assaults on enemy ships range from simple harassment, to full out strafing attacks. They have also been seen patrolling in pairs. Unlike the Banshee or Phantom, Seraphs are equipped with energy shields, but these are only a fraction of the strength of those on Capital Ships and are easily depleted with sustained fire. It is assumed that Seraph fighters can be piloted by a single [[Sangheili]], succeeded by the [[Jiralhanae]] after the [[Great Schism]]. | ||
The Seraph is armed with a variety of weapons. Seraphs are seen firing a heavy plasma cannon, and are also armed with a pulse laser and plasma charges for strafing and bombing runs. A Seraph's bombing runs are very deadly, as evidenced in the [[SPARTAN-III]]s' attempted destruction of a [[Covenant]] factory as read in ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''. The energy weapons the Seraph is equipped with delivers a hard punch to anything it attacks, such as [[Pelican]] dropships, and [[Albatross]] heavy dropships, and when dueling with the UNSC space-superiority | The Seraph is armed with a variety of weapons. Seraphs are seen firing a heavy plasma cannon, and are also armed with a pulse laser and plasma charges for strafing and bombing runs. A Seraph's bombing runs are very deadly, as evidenced in the [[SPARTAN-III]]s' attempted destruction of a [[Covenant]] factory as read in ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''. The energy weapons the Seraph is equipped with delivers a hard punch to anything it attacks, such as [[Pelican]] dropships, and [[Albatross]] heavy dropships, and when dueling with the UNSC space-superiority Sabres.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''pages 17-18''</ref> | ||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||