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*Two [[Machine-linked autocannon#M1075 ASW/AC 35mm|M1075 ASW/AC 35mm MLA cannon]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}} | *Two [[Machine-linked autocannon#M1075 ASW/AC 35mm|M1075 ASW/AC 35mm MLA cannon]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}} | ||
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*One excavation-grade [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]] | *One excavation-grade [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]] | ||
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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 | 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]]. | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
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Several were present at the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}'s commissioning ceremony in [[2557|February 2557]].<ref>'''[[The Commissioning]]'''</ref> | Several were present at the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}'s commissioning ceremony in [[2557|February 2557]].<ref>'''[[The Commissioning]]'''</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 {{ | 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 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}} | ||
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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 [[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> | ||
On March | 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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