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Like other vehicles in the ''Halo'' games, the Sabre is piloted from third-person view. The [[Heads Up Display]], located near the center of the screen, shows the weapon currently in use, thruster heat, as well as the hull and shield integrity of the Sabre. Enemy ships are identified by type and highlighted with a distance marker once the targeting reticle is moved on them. The HUD is slightly different depending on the weapon used at the time. | Like other vehicles in the ''Halo'' games, the Sabre is piloted from third-person view. The [[Heads Up Display]], located near the center of the screen, shows the weapon currently in use, thruster heat, as well as the hull and shield integrity of the Sabre. Enemy ships are identified by type and highlighted with a distance marker once the targeting reticle is moved on them. The HUD is slightly different depending on the weapon used at the time. | ||
Pitch and direction change is controlled by the right thumbstick, while the left stick controls speed.<ref>[http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-2010-halo-reach/700423 '''GameTrailers''': ''E3 2010: Campaign Walkthrough HD'']</ref> However, if the player holds down the Right Bumper, a few changes are made. The auto-level functionality is disabled and left and right on the left thumbstick give full control over roll.<ref>[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=1019331 '''HBO Forums''': ''Sabre 'expert controls'']</ref> This was a function that was initially always enabled and was cut during testing, only to be re-instated at the very last minute by holding the RB button down, and so is not mentioned in the manual, the official guide, or even within the game itself.<ref>[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=1019338 '''HBO Forums''': ''JonnyOThan of Bungie'']</ref> The Sabre also has a boost function, which uses its wing-mounted thrusters. This fills up the thruster heat bar,which needs to cool down after continuous usage. A variety of maneuvers such as | Pitch and direction change is controlled by the right thumbstick, while the left stick controls speed.<ref>[http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-2010-halo-reach/700423 '''GameTrailers''': ''E3 2010: Campaign Walkthrough HD'']</ref> However, if the player holds down the Right Bumper, a few changes are made. The auto-level functionality is disabled and left and right on the left thumbstick give full control over roll.<ref>[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=1019331 '''HBO Forums''': ''Sabre 'expert controls'']</ref> This was a function that was initially always enabled and was cut during testing, only to be re-instated at the very last minute by holding the RB button down, and so is not mentioned in the manual, the official guide, or even within the game itself.<ref>[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=1019338 '''HBO Forums''': ''JonnyOThan of Bungie'']</ref> The Sabre also has a boost function, which uses its wing-mounted thrusters. This fills up the thruster heat bar,which needs to cool down after continuous usage. A variety of maneuvers such as aileron rolls - often misidentified as 'barrel rolls' - and [[Wikipedia:Immelmann turn|Immelmann turns]] can be performed by using the left bumper.<ref>[http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/30048/bigger '''1up''': ''E3 2010: Halo Reach Stage Video Demo'']</ref> The weapon in use can be switched between the machine guns and missiles with the Y button. The autocannons have an additional reticle leading the target, and the missiles can lock-on to enemy ships.<ref name="gamespot">[http://e3.gamespot.com/video/6266242/?hd=1 '''GameSpot''': ''Halo: Reach E3 2010 Stage Demo: Halo: Reach'']</ref> | ||
In ''Halo: Reach'', crucial aspects of [[wikipedia:orbital mechanics|astrodynamics]] are overlooked for the sake of gameplay. For example, when thrust is cut, the Sabre no longer maintains a constant velocity. In reality, a spacecraft's momentum would propel it forward indefinitely as friction is not present. | In ''Halo: Reach'', crucial aspects of [[wikipedia:orbital mechanics|astrodynamics]] are overlooked for the sake of gameplay. For example, when thrust is cut, the Sabre no longer maintains a constant velocity. In reality, a spacecraft's momentum would propel it forward indefinitely as friction is not present. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Like the UNSC's [[GA-TL1 Longsword | *Like the UNSC's [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longsword interceptor]] and [[Shortsword|Shortsword bomber]], the Sabre is named after [[Wikipedia:Sabre|a type of sword]]. | ||
*Sabre and Longsword fighters are very aptly named in relation to there main roles. A [[Wikipedia:Longsword|longsword]] is a large, heavy and hard hitting type of sword that often requires two hands to wield; much in the same way that Longsword interceptors are rather large and carry a heavy punch in their fighter-bomber role and require a larger crew. A [[Wikipedia:Sabre|sabre]] is a shorter curved sword that is lighter and able to be swung quickly with one hand; Sabre fighters are faster and more maneuverable, agile and can deliver a deadly punch, but don't offer nearly as much firepower as a Longsword can, also requiring a much smaller crew than a Longsword. | *Sabre and Longsword fighters are very aptly named in relation to there main roles. A [[Wikipedia:Longsword|longsword]] is a large, heavy and hard hitting type of sword that often requires two hands to wield; much in the same way that Longsword interceptors are rather large and carry a heavy punch in their fighter-bomber role and require a larger crew. A [[Wikipedia:Sabre|sabre]] is a shorter curved sword that is lighter and able to be swung quickly with one hand; Sabre fighters are faster and more maneuverable, agile and can deliver a deadly punch, but don't offer nearly as much firepower as a Longsword can, also requiring a much smaller crew than a Longsword. | ||
*Although Bungie experimented on implementing the Sabre into [[multiplayer]], it only appears in the campaign due to balance issues.<ref name="gamespot"/> | *Although Bungie experimented on implementing the Sabre into [[multiplayer]], it only appears in the campaign due to balance issues.<ref name="gamespot"/> | ||
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