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{{Era|UNSC|HCW|Post}}
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|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="WF">'''[[Halo Warfleet]]''', ''Armaments'', ''page 17''</ref>
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|armament=*8 [[Machine-linked_autocannon#M9109_ASW.2FAC_50mm|M9109 ASW/AC 50mm coilguns]]<ref name="WF"/>
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*4 [[ASGM-10 missile]]s<ref name="WF"/>
*4 [[ASGM-10 missile]]s{{Ref/Reuse|WF}}
*2 [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon|HAVOK nuclear missile]]s {{C|optional}}{{Ref/Comic|Id=esc12|HE|Issue=12}}
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The '''C712 Longsword''' ([[hull code]]: '''SS''') is a smaller variant of the [[GA-TL1 Longsword]].<ref name="WF"/>
The '''C712 Longsword''' ([[hull code]]: '''SS''') is a variant of the [[GA-TL1 Longsword]].{{Ref/Reuse|WF}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}


==Specifications==
==Overview==
{{Expand-section}}
===Design details===
[[File:HWF longsword.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Many different armaments of the C712 Longsword.{{Ref/Reuse|WF}}]]
The C712 is faster and smaller compared to the [[C709 Longsword]].{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} It specializes in short-range atmospheric/exoatmospheric strike runs.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}


===Armament===
===Armament===
The C712 Longsword is a multirole space fighter, and its weapons loadout can be easily modified for different mission requirements. It has eight [[Machine-linked_autocannon#M9109_ASW.2FAC_50mm|M9109 coilguns]] that fire 50mm rounds at enemy fighters and ground forces during tactical strikes.<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 112''</ref> There are four [[ASGM-10 missile]]s, which are specialized for use against singleships such as the [[Covenant]] [[Seraph]], although they are powerful enough to deal significant damage to targets not protected by [[energy shield]]s.<ref name="CEALibrary">'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''', [[Library (feature)|Library]]</ref> These are typically housed in a rotary launcher within the internal ordnance bay, to protect the missiles prior to launch. If needed, it can replace its anti-ship missiles with conventional smart bombs, satellites, or special mission payloads.<ref name="WF"/>
The C712 Longsword is a multirole space fighter, and its weapons loadout can be easily modified for different mission requirements. It has eight [[Machine-linked autocannon#M9109 ASW/AC 50mm|M9109 coilguns]] that fire 50mm rounds at enemy fighters and ground forces during tactical strikes.{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=112}} There are four [[ASGM-10 missile]]s, which are specialized for use against single targets such as the [[Covenant]] [[Seraph]], although they are powerful enough to deal significant damage to targets not protected by [[energy shield]]s.{{Ref/Game|Id=CEALibrary|HCEA|Library (feature)|Library|Detail=Longsword}} These are typically housed in a rotary launcher within the internal ordnance bay, to protect the missiles prior to launch. If needed, it can replace its anti-ship missiles with conventional smart bombs, satellites, or special mission payloads.{{Ref/Reuse|WF}}
{{clear|left}}


==Operational History==
==Ships of the line==
{{Expand-section}}
*[[Longsword 91-002]]
Being a predecessor of the more common [[C709 Longsword]] variant used by [[UNSC Navy]], The C712 was a variant introduced for the [[UNSC Air Force]] commonly adhered for atmospheric operations, but can be operated in a vacuum. C712's were deployed vastly during the [[Human-Covenant War]] defending military assets and delivering high yielding nukes towards [[Covenant]] ships. Their most notable battles was during the [[Battle for Earth]] where [[pilots]] fought tirelessly during space and ground engagements. Longswords still remain in active service far beyond the human covenant war as they were seen delivering bombing runs and escorting the [[UNSC Infinity]].{{Citation needed}}


==Known Ships==
==Operational history==
*[[Longsword 91-002]]
During the [[Fall of Reach]], two Longswords were launched against a Covenant {{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}} to [[First Battle of Sword Base|protect]] [[SWORD Base]]. The Longswords pushed the corvette away from the base far enough for a Super MAC round fired from orbit to take it out.{{Ref/Level|Halo: Reach|ONI: Sword Base}} Longswords also participated in the [[Battle at Szurdok Ridge]] after [[SPARTAN-B312]] took out two Covenant {{Pattern|Cheru|Tyrant}} anti-aircraft emplacements, clearing the way for air support. The Longswords were able to destroy three {{Pattern|Deutoros|Scarab}}s, opening the path for the UNSC's ground assault force.{{Ref/Level|Halo: Reach|Tip of the Spear}}
 
During the opening stages of the [[Battle for Earth]], a pair of longswords bombed the unshielded {{Pattern|Syfon|assault carrier}} ''[[Day of Jubilation]]'', exposing its [[pinch fusion reactor]] and allowing [[John-117]] to fly in and detonate a recently acquired {{Pattern|Chershi|void maker|}} [[antimatter charge]] inside the carrier.{{Ref/Level|Halo 2|Cairo Station}} Numerous longswords participated in the [[Battle of Voi]] as escorts for [[Battle Group Victory]] in their attack on ''[[Anodyne Spirit]]'', with at least one shot down by a {{Pattern|Skar'wa|Mantis}}.{{Ref/Level|Halo 3|The Storm}} During the [[Battle of Installation 00]], one damaged longsword crashed into the surface of [[the Ark]].{{Ref/Level|Halo 3|The Ark (level)|The Ark}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Longsword-class Interceptor.png|A render of a C712 Longsword in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:Reach 5016743 Full.jpg|C712 Longswords at the [[Battle at Szurdok Ridge]] in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:reach 650311 Medium.jpg|Three Longswords performing an air strike.
File:HaloReach - InvasionLongswords.jpg|A section of Longswords flying in formation.
File:HR Autumn Longsword.png|A Longsword flanking the drydocked ''Pillar of Autumn''.
File:TempestLongsword.jpg|Air Force Longsword 91-002 crash site on an unidentified Halo installation.
File:H2A - Longswords bomb carrier.jpg|A pair of Longswords bomb [[Day of Jubilation|an assault carrier]] ahead of the Master Chief's attack during the Battle for Earth.
File:H3-GATL1LongswordFighterSide.png|A side preview of the GATL1 Longsword Fighter in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:H3-GATL1LongswordFighter.png|An angled preview of the GATL1 Longsword Fighter-Interceptor in ''Halo 3''.
File:Longsword7.jpg|A Longsword crashing on [[Installation 00]].
File:Ark longsword crash.jpg|The wreckage of a crashed Longsword on Installation 00
File:Longsword down.jpg|A frontal view of the C712 Longsword.
File:Voilongsword.jpg|An angled view of the Longsword (notice the 7-89 tag on it).
File:H3 E3 Shootdown.jpg|A Longsword being shot by a Covenant {{Pattern|Skar'wa|Mantis}}.
File:Longsword Escalation 4.png|A group of Longswords defending the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} in ''[[Halo: Escalation]] #4''.
File:HTFORAS_Longsword_Turnaround.jpg|Turnaround of the Longsword fighter in ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''.
</gallery>


==List of Appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 3]] {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[Origins]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant|Covenant]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]
*''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''
*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]''
*''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]''
*''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{C|Emblem only}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
{{UNSC Aircraft}}
{{Human Ships}}


[[Category:Space fighter classes]]
{{Human aircraft}}
[[Category:United Nations Space Command ship classes]]
[[Category:Longsword variants]]

Latest revision as of 15:34, November 25, 2023

C712 Longsword
H2A - Longsword model.jpg
Production information

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory[1]

Class:

Anti-ship spaceplane[1]

Role:

Interception, attack[1]

Technical specifications

Length:

33.5 meters (110 ft)[1]

Mass:

180 metric tons (180 LT; 200 ST)[1]

Armament:

Crew:

2

Chronological and affiliation

Affiliation:

United Nations Space Command

 

The C712 Longsword (hull code: SS) is a variant of the GA-TL1 Longsword.[1][2]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Many different armaments of the C712 Longsword.[1]

The C712 is faster and smaller compared to the C709 Longsword.[1] It specializes in short-range atmospheric/exoatmospheric strike runs.[2]

Armament[edit]

The C712 Longsword is a multirole space fighter, and its weapons loadout can be easily modified for different mission requirements. It has eight M9109 coilguns that fire 50mm rounds at enemy fighters and ground forces during tactical strikes.[2] There are four ASGM-10 missiles, which are specialized for use against single targets such as the Covenant Seraph, although they are powerful enough to deal significant damage to targets not protected by energy shields.[5] These are typically housed in a rotary launcher within the internal ordnance bay, to protect the missiles prior to launch. If needed, it can replace its anti-ship missiles with conventional smart bombs, satellites, or special mission payloads.[1]

Ships of the line[edit]

Operational history[edit]

During the Fall of Reach, two Longswords were launched against a Covenant Ceudar-pattern heavy corvette to protect SWORD Base. The Longswords pushed the corvette away from the base far enough for a Super MAC round fired from orbit to take it out.[6] Longswords also participated in the Battle at Szurdok Ridge after SPARTAN-B312 took out two Covenant Cheru-pattern Tyrant anti-aircraft emplacements, clearing the way for air support. The Longswords were able to destroy three Deutoros-pattern Scarabs, opening the path for the UNSC's ground assault force.[7]

During the opening stages of the Battle for Earth, a pair of longswords bombed the unshielded Syfon-pattern assault carrier Day of Jubilation, exposing its pinch fusion reactor and allowing John-117 to fly in and detonate a recently acquired Chershi-pattern antimatter charge inside the carrier.[8] Numerous longswords participated in the Battle of Voi as escorts for Battle Group Victory in their attack on Anodyne Spirit, with at least one shot down by a Skar'wa-pattern Mantis.[9] During the Battle of Installation 00, one damaged longsword crashed into the surface of the Ark.[10]

Gallery[edit]

  • A render of a C712 Longsword in Halo: Reach.

    A render of a C712 Longsword in Halo: Reach.

  • C712 Longswords at the Battle at Szurdok Ridge in Halo: Reach.

    C712 Longswords at the Battle at Szurdok Ridge in Halo: Reach.

  • Three Longswords performing an air strike.

    Three Longswords performing an air strike.

  • A section of Longswords flying in formation.

    A section of Longswords flying in formation.

  • A Longsword flanking the drydocked Pillar of Autumn.

    A Longsword flanking the drydocked Pillar of Autumn.

  • Air Force Longsword 91-002 crash site on an unidentified Halo installation.

    Air Force Longsword 91-002 crash site on an unidentified Halo installation.

  • A pair of Longswords bomb an assault carrier ahead of the Master Chief's attack during the Battle for Earth.

    A pair of Longswords bomb an assault carrier ahead of the Master Chief's attack during the Battle for Earth.

  • A side preview of the GATL1 Longsword Fighter in Halo 3.

    A side preview of the GATL1 Longsword Fighter in Halo 3.

  • An angled preview of the GATL1 Longsword Fighter-Interceptor in Halo 3.

    An angled preview of the GATL1 Longsword Fighter-Interceptor in Halo 3.

  • A Longsword crashing on Installation 00.

    A Longsword crashing on Installation 00.

  • The wreckage of a crashed Longsword on Installation 00

    The wreckage of a crashed Longsword on Installation 00

  • A frontal view of the C712 Longsword.

    A frontal view of the C712 Longsword.

  • An angled view of the Longsword (notice the 7-89 tag on it).

    An angled view of the Longsword (notice the 7-89 tag on it).

  • A Longsword being shot by a Covenant Skar'wa-pattern Mantis.

    A Longsword being shot by a Covenant Skar'wa-pattern Mantis.

  • A group of Longswords defending the UNSC Infinity in Halo: Escalation #4.

    A group of Longswords defending the UNSC Infinity in Halo: Escalation #4.

  • Turnaround of the Longsword fighter in Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series.

    Turnaround of the Longsword fighter in Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Halo Warfleet - Armaments, page 17
  2. ^ a b c d Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 112
  3. ^ Halo: Escalation, issue 12
  4. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 160
  5. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Library: Longsword
  6. ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level ONI: Sword Base
  7. ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level Tip of the Spear
  8. ^ Halo 2, campaign level Cairo Station
  9. ^ Halo 3, campaign level The Storm
  10. ^ Halo 3, campaign level The Ark

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