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*A Shortsword is a reference to a number of weapons intermediate between the sword and the dagger, in keeping with the UNSC's tradition of naming exoatmospheric vehicles like the [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longsword]] and the [[YSS-1000 Sabre|Sabre]] after bladed weapons.

*The Shortsword's profile is known as a "flying wing", and is similar in appearance to the United States Air Force's [[Wikipedia:B-2 Spirit|B2 ''"Spirit"'' stealth bomber]], with the notable exception of the Shortsword's large boom apparatus and the trailing edges of the wings. Both aircraft fill a similar role, acting as bombers, although it is unknown if the Shortsword has any stealth capabilities, or if conventional (anti-radar based) stealth capabilities would have any impact on Covenant tracking technology.

*During the development of ''Halo Wars'', the Shortsword was originally to be ~~a usable unit,~~ docked at the [[UNSC airpad|airpad]]. In the concept art, its tail is retracted and its wings are angled up to make it more compact and allow docking, similar to modern-day carrier born aircraft, such as the [[Wikipedia:Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II|F-35C Lightning II]].

*During the development of ''Halo Wars'', the Shortsword was originally to be seen docked at the [[UNSC airpad|airpad]]. In the concept art, its tail is retracted and its wings are angled up to make it more compact and allow docking, similar to modern-day carrier born aircraft, such as the [[Wikipedia:Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II|F-35C Lightning II]].

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 *A Shortsword is a reference to a number of weapons intermediate between the sword and the dagger, in keeping with the UNSC's tradition of naming exoatmospheric vehicles like the [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longsword]] and the [[YSS-1000 Sabre|Sabre]] after bladed weapons.
 *The Shortsword's  profile is known as a "flying wing", and is similar in appearance to the United States Air Force's [[Wikipedia:B-2 Spirit|B2 ''"Spirit"'' stealth bomber]], with the notable exception of the Shortsword's large boom apparatus and the trailing edges of the wings. Both aircraft fill a similar role, acting as bombers, although it is unknown if the Shortsword has any stealth capabilities, or if conventional (anti-radar based) stealth capabilities would have any impact on Covenant tracking technology.
-*During the development of ''Halo Wars'', the Shortsword was originally to be a usable unit, docked at the [[UNSC airpad|airpad]]. In the concept art, its tail is retracted and its wings are angled up to make it more compact and allow docking, similar to modern-day carrier born aircraft, such as the [[Wikipedia:Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II|F-35C Lightning II]].
+*During the development of ''Halo Wars'', the Shortsword was originally to be seen docked at the [[UNSC airpad|airpad]]. In the concept art, its tail is retracted and its wings are angled up to make it more compact and allow docking, similar to modern-day carrier born aircraft, such as the [[Wikipedia:Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II|F-35C Lightning II]].
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