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*Like the UNSC's [[C709 Longsword-class Interceptor|''Longsword''-class Interceptor]] and [[Shortsword-class Bomber|''Shortsword''-class Bomber]], the Sabre is named after [[Wikipedia:Sabre|a type of sword]].
*Like the UNSC's [[C709 Longsword-class Interceptor|''Longsword''-class Interceptor]] and [[Shortsword-class Bomber|''Shortsword''-class Bomber]], the Sabre is named after [[Wikipedia:Sabre|a type of sword]].
*Although Bungie experimented on implementing the Sabre into [[multiplayer]], it will only appear in the campaign due to balance issues.<ref name="gamespot"/>
*Although Bungie experimented on implementing the Sabre into [[multiplayer]], it will only appear in the campaign due to balance issues.<ref name="gamespot"/>
*A Sabre can be seen on the multiplayer map, Countdown. It is unusable of course.
*The Sabre launch sequence in ''Halo: Reach'' is an homage to [[wikipedia:NASA|NASA's]] [[wikipedia:Space Shuttle program|Space Shuttle program]] in both components and angles used for the cinematic. Several angles of the Sabre's launch sequence use similar camera angles seen during shuttle launches, and the on-board cameras are used on the shuttle to examine foam loss on the external tank. The design of the Sabre's own tank is somewhat based on the external tank used on the shuttle.{{Citation needed}}
*The Sabre launch sequence in ''Halo: Reach'' is an homage to [[wikipedia:NASA|NASA's]] [[wikipedia:Space Shuttle program|Space Shuttle program]] in both components and angles used for the cinematic. Several angles of the Sabre's launch sequence use similar camera angles seen during shuttle launches, and the on-board cameras are used on the shuttle to examine foam loss on the external tank. The design of the Sabre's own tank is somewhat based on the external tank used on the shuttle.{{Citation needed}}