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|class=
|class=
|role=Multi-mission atmospheric/exoatmospheric fighter
|role=Multi-mission atmospheric/exoatmospheric fighter
|length = {{Convert|64.1|m|ft|sigfig=3|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}<ref name="enc">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''' ''(2009)'', ''page 251''</ref>
|length ='''C709 variant''': {{Convert|64.1|m|ft|sigfig=3|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}<ref name="enc">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''' ''(2009)'', ''page 251''</ref><br>
*'''C712 variant''': {{Convert|33.5|m|ft|sigfig=3|sp=us}}{{Ref/Book|Id=warfleet|[[Halo: Warfleet]]|Section=Armaments|Page=16-17}}
'''C712 variant''': {{Convert|33.5|m|ft|sigfig=3|sp=us}}{{Ref/Book|Id=warfleet|[[Halo: Warfleet]]|Section=Armaments|Page=16-17}}<br>
|width = {{Convert|75|m|ft|sigfig=3|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc}}
'''C718 variant''': {{Convert|37.1|m|ft|sigfig=3|sp=us}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P160|Enc22|Page=160}}
|height = {{Convert|12.9|m|ft|sigfig=3|sp=us}}
|width ='''C709 variant''': {{Convert|75|m|ft|sigfig=3|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc}}<br>
|mass = '''C712 variant''': 180 metric tons{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
'''C718 variant''': {{Convert|30.8|m|ft|sigfig=3|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P160}}
|height ='''C709 variant''': {{Convert|12.9|m|ft|sigfig=3|sp=us}}<br>
'''C718 variant''': {{Convert|11|m|ft|sigfig=3|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P160}}
|mass ='''C712 variant''': {{Convert|180|MT|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}<br>
'''C718 variant''': {{Convert|295|MT|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P160}}\
|engine=Twin fusion reactors{{Ref/Reuse|enc}}
|engine=Twin fusion reactors{{Ref/Reuse|enc}}
|slipspace drive=
|slipspace drive=
|hull=[[Titanium-A]] battleplate<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 40''</ref>
|hull=[[Titanium-A]] battleplate<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 40''</ref>
|armament=;''Varies''
|armament=;'''C709 variant'''
*[[ASGM-15 missile]]s{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR19|HSOR|Chapter=19}}
*1 [[110mm rotary cannon]]{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}<ref name="FS28">'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 28''</ref>
*[[Octadart]]s{{Ref/Reuse|SOR19}}
*{{Class|Shiva|nuclear missile}} (1) {{C|optional}}
*[[M1011 Moray space mine]] system (36) {{C|optional}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
'''''Standard'''''
*[[M9109 ASW/AC 50mm MLA]] (2) {{C|standard}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
*[[ASGM-10 missile]]s (4){{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
'''''C709 variant'''''
*[[110mm rotary cannon]]s (C709 variant){{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}<ref name="FS28">'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 28''</ref>
*[[120mm ventral gun]]s{{Ref/Reuse|FS28}}<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe]]''', ''page 261''</ref>
*[[120mm ventral gun]]s{{Ref/Reuse|FS28}}<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe]]''', ''page 261''</ref>
'''''C712 variant'''''
*4 [[ASGM-15 missile]]s{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
*8 [[Machine-linked autocannon#M9109 ASW.2FAC 50mm|M9109 ASW/AC 50mm coilguns]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*36 [[M1011 Moray space mine]]s {{C|optional}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
'''C712 variant'''
*8 [[Machine-linked autocannon#M9109 ASW.2FAC 50mm|M9109 ASW/AC 50mm coilguns]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
*4 [[ASGM-10 missile]]s{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*4 [[ASGM-10 missile]]s{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*2 [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon|HAVOK nuclear missile]]s {{C|optional}}{{Ref/Reuse|Escalation12}}
'''C718 variant'''
*1 [[110mm rotary cannon|ALI-50 110mm autocannon]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P160}}
*4 [[Machine-linked autocannon|M9109 ASW/AC 50mm coilguns]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P160}}
*4 [[ASGM-15 missile]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P160}}
*60 [[M888 Octadart bomb]]s{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR19|HSOR|Chapter=19}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P160}}
*1 [[Shiva-class nuclear missile|M2475 Shiva missile silo]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P160}}
*1 [[M1011 Moray space mine|M1011 Moray space mine system]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P160}}
|complement-title= Other systems
|complement-title= Other systems
|complement=Cryo chambers {{C|optional}}<ref name="FS37">'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 37''</ref>
|complement=*'''C709 variant''': [[Cryo chamber]]s {{C|optional}}<ref name="FS37">'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 37''</ref>
|misc-title=Crew
|misc-title=Crew
|misc=*Pilot{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
|misc=;'''C709 variant'''
*Pilot{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
*Co-pilot{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
*Co-pilot{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
*Navigator{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
*Navigator{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
*Systems operator{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
*Systems operator{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
*Artificial intelligence {{C|optional}}
*Artificial intelligence {{C|optional}}
|era =*[[Insurrection]]
'''C712 variant'''
*Pilot{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*Sensor technician{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
'''C718 variant'''
*Pilot{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
*Co-pilot{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
*Navigator{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
*Systems technician{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
|era=*[[Insurrection]]
*[[Human-Covenant War]]
*[[Human-Covenant War]]
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|affiliation =[[UNSC]]
|affiliation=[[UNSC]]
*[[UNSC Navy]]{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
*[[UNSC Navy]]{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
*[[UNSC Air Force]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*[[UNSC Air Force]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
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===Design details===
===Design details===
[[File:HWF longsword.jpg|thumb|left|250px|The various ordnance carried by a C712 Longsword.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}]]
[[File:HWF longsword.jpg|thumb|left|250px|The various ordnance carried by a C712 Longsword.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}]]
The GA-TL1 Longsword is designed primarily as a fighter, though it can also be used for interception, suppression, bombing, or direct attack.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} There are a number of variants of the craft, with some variants measuring 64 meters (210 feet) long and 75 meters (246 feet) wide.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc}} Their crew sizes can vary between two and four individuals; the crew may be assisted by an onboard [[artificial intelligence]].
The GA-TL1 Longsword is designed primarily as a fighter, though it can also be used for interception, suppression, bombing, or direct attack.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} There are a number of variants of the craft, with some variants measuring 64 meters (210 feet) long and 75 meters (246 feet) wide.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc}} Their crew sizes can vary between two and four individuals; the crew may be assisted by an onboard [[artificial intelligence]].


While there are several noticeable external and presumably internal differences among variants, all Longswords share a common overall architecture. The craft features a wide, manta ray-like design with a rear-facing boom apparatus protruding from the center of the fuselage, similar to that of the [[B-65 Shortsword]] bomber. The exhaust ports for the Longsword's twin fusion engines{{Ref/Reuse|enc}} are also visible at the rear of the fuselage.
While there are several noticeable external and presumably internal differences among variants, all Longswords share a common overall architecture. Most Longswords feature a wide, manta ray-like design with a rear-facing boom apparatus protruding from the center of the fuselage. The exhaust ports for the Longsword's twin fusion engines are also visible at the rear of the fuselage.{{Ref/Reuse|enc}} The newer [[C718 Longsword]] differs in a few key areas. It shares the same general arrow-shaped fuselage, but with more stubby wings. The C718 also does away with the tail-like boom and incorporates four more engines than the [[C709 Longsword|C709]] and [[C712 Longsword|C712]] variants.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P160}}


The Longsword can be remotely piloted, as was performed during the [[Battle of Chi Ceti]] in [[2525]].{{Ref/Reuse|remote}} The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Aviator]] helmet is recommended for use by [[Spartan Operations|Spartans]] acting as Longsword crew members.{{Ref/Book|[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]|Page=147}}
The Longsword can be remotely piloted, as was performed during the [[Battle of Chi Ceti]] in [[2525]].{{Ref/Reuse|remote}} The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Aviator]] helmet is recommended for use by [[Spartan Operations|Spartans]] acting as Longsword crew members.{{Ref/Book|[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]|Page=147}}


===Armament===
===Armament===
The standard armament of the GA-TL1 is the [[M9109 ASW/AC MLA|M9109 50mm cannon]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}<ref>'''Halo: Reach''' manual</ref> Some variants are armed with [[110mm rotary cannon]]s{{Ref/Reuse|FS28}} or a turreted [[120mm ventral gun]] that can be retracted into the hull,<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 58''</ref> though the latter is likely a secondary weapon. The Longsword can also accommodate any of several supplementary weapon systems, including four [[ASGM-10 missile]]s,{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR13|HSOR|Chapter=13}} or [[ASGM-15 missile]]s{{Ref/Reuse|SOR19}} a variety of bombs including laser-guided [[M888 Octadart bomb]]s,{{Ref/Reuse|SOR19}} [[M1011 Moray space mine]]s, or even a single {{Class|Shiva|nuclear missile}}; when remotely piloted, the Longsword itself can be used as a delivery system for the ''Shiva'' warhead.<ref name="remote">'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''pages 322-324''</ref> As well as Shiva nuclear missiles, Longswords are capable of deploying [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Escalation12}} Longswords are also capable of dropping and deploying certain variants of [[ordnance pod]]s to resupply troops on the ground.{{Ref/Game|[[Halo: Reach]]|[[Firefight]]}}
The standard armament of the GA-TL1 Longsword is the [[M9109 ASW/AC MLA|M9109 50mm cannon]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}<ref>'''Halo: Reach''' manual</ref> Some variants are armed with [[110mm rotary cannon]]s{{Ref/Reuse|FS28}} or a turreted [[120mm ventral gun]] that can be retracted into the hull,<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 58''</ref> though the latter is likely a secondary weapon. The Longsword can also accommodate any of several supplementary weapon systems, including four [[ASGM-10 missile]]s{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR13|HSOR|Chapter=13}} or [[ASGM-15 missile]]s,{{Ref/Reuse|SOR19}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P160}} a variety of bombs including laser-guided [[M888 Octadart bomb]]s,{{Ref/Reuse|SOR19}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P160}} [[M1011 Moray space mine]]s, or even a single {{Class|Shiva|nuclear missile}};{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P160}} when remotely piloted, the Longsword itself can be used as a delivery system for the ''Shiva'' warhead.<ref name="remote">'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''pages 322-324''</ref> As well as Shiva nuclear missiles, Longswords are capable of deploying [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Escalation12}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P160}} Longswords are also capable of dropping and deploying certain variants of [[ordnance pod]]s to resupply troops on the ground.{{Ref/Game|[[Halo: Reach]]|[[Firefight]]}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P160}}


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Famously, the C709 Longsword was used by [[John-117]] to escape the destruction of the UNSC ''Pillar of Autumn'' and [[Installation 04]] during the [[Battle of Installation 04]].{{Ref/Game|HCE|campaign}}
Famously, the C709 Longsword was used by [[John-117]] to escape the destruction of the UNSC ''Pillar of Autumn'' and [[Installation 04]] during the [[Battle of Installation 04]].{{Ref/Game|HCE|campaign}}


During the [[Battle of Voi]], numerous Longswords aided a number of frigates in attacking the [[Prophet of Truth]]'s [[Anodyne Spirit|ship]], once John-117 cleared the way by destroying an [[Skar'wa-pattern Mantis|anti-aircraft battery]]. However, the attack proved unsuccessful and [[Truth's fleet]] was able to evacuate through the [[Portal at Voi]] which they opened moments after the failed attack.{{Ref/Level|Id=storm|Halo 3|[[The Storm]]}} Longswords subsequently took part in the [[Battle of Installation 00]] after the [[Fleet of Retribution]] and the [[Seventh Fleet]] followed Truth through the portal to prevent the firing of the [[Halo Array]]. At least one was shot down during the battle and crashed on the Ark which was witnessed by the ground team led by John-117.{{Ref/Level|[[Halo 3]]|[[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]}}
During the [[Battle of Voi]], numerous C712 Longswords aided a number of frigates in attacking the [[Prophet of Truth]]'s [[Anodyne Spirit|ship]], once John-117 cleared the way by destroying an [[Skar'wa-pattern Mantis|anti-aircraft battery]]. However, the attack proved unsuccessful and [[Truth's fleet]] was able to evacuate through the [[Portal at Voi]] which they opened moments after the failed attack.{{Ref/Level|Id=storm|Halo 3|[[The Storm]]}} Longswords subsequently took part in the [[Battle of Installation 00]] after the [[Fleet of Retribution]] and the [[Seventh Fleet]] followed Truth through the portal to prevent the firing of the [[Halo Array]]. At least one was shot down during the battle and crashed on the Ark which was witnessed by the ground team led by John-117.{{Ref/Level|[[Halo 3]]|[[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]}}


===Post-war===
===Post-war===
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During [[Operation: WHISTLE STOP]] on May 8, 2558, ''Infinity'' deployed three Longswords to escort two [[D77H-TCI Pelican]]s to rescue Spartans [[Naiya Ray]] and [[Gabriel Thorne]] from the [[pirate]]s inhabiting the [[Ven III|planet]]. One of the fighters deployed [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]]s, destroying the pirate base.<ref name="Escalation12">'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 12|Issue #12]]''</ref> At least one Longsword was deployed during the [[Battle of Oban]] on July 16, where it destroyed two Covenant [[Phantom]] dropships.<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 13|Issue #13]]''</ref> A few days later, three Longswords from ''Infinity'' escorted two [[D79-TC Pelican]]s to the surface of [[Aktis IV]] during a [[Battle of Aktis IV|battle on the planet]].<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 14|Issue #14]]''</ref>
During [[Operation: WHISTLE STOP]] on May 8, 2558, ''Infinity'' deployed three Longswords to escort two [[D77H-TCI Pelican]]s to rescue Spartans [[Naiya Ray]] and [[Gabriel Thorne]] from the [[pirate]]s inhabiting the [[Ven III|planet]]. One of the fighters deployed [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]]s, destroying the pirate base.<ref name="Escalation12">'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 12|Issue #12]]''</ref> At least one Longsword was deployed during the [[Battle of Oban]] on July 16, where it destroyed two Covenant [[Phantom]] dropships.<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 13|Issue #13]]''</ref> A few days later, three Longswords from ''Infinity'' escorted two [[D79-TC Pelican]]s to the surface of [[Aktis IV]] during a [[Battle of Aktis IV|battle on the planet]].<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 14|Issue #14]]''</ref>


In [[2559#October|October 2559]], several of the ''Infinity's'' Longswords took part in [[Operation: WOLFE]], fighting against [[Escharum]]'s [[intrusion corvette]] and the forces that it unleashed.{{Ref/Novel|SoR}}
The C718 Longsword entered service within the UNSC in response to [[The Reclamation|the events]] of late 2558, incorporating decades of research and captured alien technology. A first within the GA-TL1 Longsword family, the C718 also includes cutting-edge stealth technology.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P160}}
 
In [[2559#October|October 2559]], several of the ''Infinity''{{'}}s Longswords took part in [[Operation: WOLFE]], fighting against [[Escharum]]'s [[intrusion corvette]] and the forces that it unleashed.{{Ref/Novel|SoR}}


==Variants==
==Variants==
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*'''[[C718 Longsword]]''' - The C718 is another Longsword variant.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFMasterClass|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/master-class|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Master Class|D=12|M=7|Y=2021}}
*'''[[C718 Longsword]]''' - The C718 variant was introduced following the [[The Reclamation|rise]] of the [[Created]] in late 2558. It carries a particularly lethal arsenal and also incorporates advanced stealth technologies.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P160}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CFMasterClass|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/master-class|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Master Class|D=12|M=7|Y=2021}}
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File:Enc22 C718LongswordFront.png|The C718.
File:Enc22 C718LongswordFront.png|The C718 Longsword.
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