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|image = [[File:H4-T31SeraphXMF.png|300px]]
|image = [[File:H4-T31SeraphXMF.png|300px]]
|name = Type-31 "Seraph" Exoatmospheric Multirole fighter
|name = Type-31 Exoatmospheric Multirole fighter
|manufacturer = [[Assembly Forges]]<ref name="HTEVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 169''</ref>
|manufacturer = [[Assembly Forges]]<ref name="HTEVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 169''</ref>
|class = Type-31
|class = Type-31
|length = {{Convert|31|m|ft}}<ref name="HTEVG"/>
|length = {{Convert|31|m|ft}}<ref name="HTEVG"/>
|width = {{Convert|15.1|m|ft}}<ref name="HTEVG"/>
|width = {{Convert|15.1|m|ft}}<ref name="HTEVG"/>
|height = {{Convert|5.6|m|ft}}<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', ''3D model data''</ref>
|height = {{Convert|5.6|m|ft}}<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''3D model data''</ref>
|mass =
|mass =
|max accel =
|max accel =
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|max speed air =
|max speed air =
|engine = [[Impulse drive]]
|engine = [[Impulse drive]]
|slipspace drive =  
|slipspace drive = Not equipped
|slipspace speed = N/A
|slipspace speed = N/A
|poweroutput =
|poweroutput =
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|shield gen=Yes
|shield gen=Yes
|hull =[[Nanolaminate hull plating]]
|hull =[[Nanolaminate hull plating]]
*Equipped with energy shields
*Equipped with [[energy shielding|energy shields]]
|sensor =
|sensor =
|target =
|target =
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|countermeasures =
|countermeasures =
|armament =
|armament =
*[[Heavy plasma cannon]]
*[[Heavy plasma cannon]]<ref name="enc283">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 283'' (2011 edition)</ref>
*[[Pulse laser turret|Pulse laser]]
*[[Pulse laser turret|Pulse laser]]<ref name="enc283"/>
*[[Plasma charge]]
*[[Plasma charge]]<ref name="enc283"/>
|complement =
|complement =
|crew =*1 Pilot
|crew =1 pilot, 1 co-pilot
*1 Co-pilot
|skeleton =
|skeleton =
|passengers =
|passengers =
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|othersystems =
|othersystems =
|firstuse =
|firstuse =
|role = Combat starfighter
|role = Combat [[Space fighter|starfighter]]
|era = *[[Ages of Reclamation|9th Age of Reclamation]]
|era = [[Human-Covenant War]] <br>
*[[Great Schism]]
[[Great Schism]] <br>
*[[Reclamation conflict]]
[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|affiliation =
|affiliation =
;[[Covenant]]
[[Covenant]] <br>
:[[Covenant Navy]]
[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction]] <br>
;[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction]]
[[Thel 'Vadam's Covenant faction]]
;[[Thel 'Vadam's Covenant faction]]
}}
}}
The '''Type-31 Exoatmospheric Multirole Fighter''',<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/ '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Universe - Tech'']</ref> commonly known as the '''Seraph''', is the [[Covenant]]'s primary starfighter.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''': ''Game Stats''</ref><ref name="For">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page ??''</ref> The Seraph is the successor to the older [[Tarasque-class heavy fighter|''Tarasque''-class fighter]]. It is a more powerful, though less common counterpart to the unshielded and expendable [[Type-27 Exoatmospheric Multirole Fighter|Type-27 Banshee]].<ref>'''Halo: Reach''' ''game manual''</ref>
 
The '''Type-31 Exoatmospheric Multirole Fighter''',<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/ '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Universe - Tech'']</ref> more commonly known as the '''Seraph''', is the [[Covenant]]'s primary [[Space fighter|starfighter]].<ref>'''Halo: Reach''': ''Game Stats''</ref> Formerly manufactured and produced by [[Assembly Forges]], the Seraph is the successor to the older [[Tarasque heavy fighter|''Tarasque''-class heavy fighter]]. It is a more powerful, though less common counterpart to the unshielded and expendable [[Type-27 Banshee]].<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', ''game manual''</ref>


==Specifications==
==Specifications==
===Design details===
===Design details===
The Seraph features a piscine, teardrop-like shape, fitting with the overall design elegance the Covenant is known for. Seraph fighters are mostly stored in the hangar bays of Covenant ships or stations when they are not in battle or escorting a ship. Seraphs have two movable flaps on either side of their hull, and their twin "tails" are articulated to aid with directing exhaust. These features give the Seraph superior turning capabilities in zero-gravity environments.
The Seraph features a piscine, teardrop-like shape, fitting with the overall design elegance the [[Covenant]] is known for. Seraph fighters are mostly stored in the [[hangar bay]]s of Covenant ships or stations when they are not in battle or escorting a ship. Seraphs have two movable flaps on either side of their hull, and their twin "tails" are articulated to aid with directing exhaust. These features give the Seraph superior turning capabilities in zero-gravity environments. Despite their efficiency and speed in space, Seraph fighters are graceless and sluggish in atmospheric conditions due to their odd teardrop-like shape. Seraphs fill a variety of roles in a [[Covenant fleet]], such as a strike fighter or for ship-to-ship combat in dogfights.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-gb/universe/detail/82613d70-17cc-4652-8ab1-a1f16e29c516/banshee-fighter '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Banshee Fighter'']</ref> Seraphs can also be used for the occasional bombing run,<ref name="enc283"/> but it is considered a rare sight be [[UNSC]] forces.<ref name="ghosts">'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''pages 17-22''</ref> Seraphs had the ability to power down and slip past hostile sentries and human sensors.<ref name="flood12">'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 12'' (2010 edition)</ref> Unlike the [[Type-26 Banshee]] or [[Type-52 Phantom]], nearly all Seraphs are equipped with standard [[energy shielding]],<ref name="ghosts"/> although this does not seem to always be the case.<ref name="package">'''[[Halo Legends]]''', ''[[The Package]]''</ref> However, these energy shields are only a fraction of the strength of those on [[capital ship]]s and are easily depleted with sustained fire.<ref name="For">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 330'' (2010 edition)</ref>


As the Covenant's main space-based attack fighter, the Seraph is highly maneuverable while in space, and can easily keep pace with the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]'s [[GA-TL1 Longsword]].<ref name="ghosts">'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page ??''</ref> Though not specifically intended for atmospheric use, Seraphs still are significantly faster than Banshees while flying at low altitudes. They have even been shown to fly in the hurricane force winds of the gas giant [[Threshold]].<ref name="oracle">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Oracle]]''</ref>
As the Covenant's main space-based attack fighter, the Seraph is highly maneuverable while in space, and can easily keep pace with the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]'s [[GA-TL1 Longsword]].<ref name="enc283"/> Though not specifically intended for atmospheric use, Seraphs still are significantly faster than Banshees while flying at low altitudes. They have even been shown to fly in the hurricane force winds of the gas giant [[Threshold]].<ref name="oracle">'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[The Oracle]]''</ref>


===Armaments===
===Armaments===
Seraphs have demonstrated that they are a very effective counter-weapon against Longsword interceptors unless the latter attacks from the side or behind. Seraphs usually attack in formations of ten, their assaults on enemy ships range from simple harassment, to full out strafing attacks. They have also been seen patrolling in pairs. Unlike the Banshee or Phantom, Seraphs are equipped with energy shields, but these are only a fraction of the strength of those on capital ships and are easily depleted with sustained fire. It is assumed that Seraph fighters can be piloted by a single [[Sangheili]] or [[Jiralhanae]].
Seraphs have demonstrated that they are a very effective counter-weapon against Longsword interceptors unless the latter attacks from the side or behind. Seraphs usually attack in formations of ten, their assaults on enemy ships range from simple harassment, to full out strafing attacks. They have also been seen patrolling in pairs. It is assumed that Seraph fighters can be piloted by a single [[Sangheili]] or [[Jiralhanae]].<ref name="enc283"/>


The Seraph is armed with a variety of weapons. Seraphs are seen firing a heavy plasma cannon, and are also armed with a pulse laser and plasma charges for strafing and bombing runs. A Seraph's bombing runs are very deadly, as evidenced in [[Operation: TORPEDO]], the [[SPARTAN-III Program|SPARTAN-III]] [[SPARTAN-III Beta Company|Beta Company]]'s attack on a Covenant refinery on [[Pegasi Delta]]. The Seraph's energy weapons deliver a hard punch to anything it attacks, such as [[Pelican]] dropships, and [[Albatross]] heavy dropships, and when dueling with the UNSC space-superiority Sabres.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''pages 17-18''</ref>
The Seraph is armed with a variety of weapons. Seraphs are seen firing a heavy plasma cannon, and are also armed with a pulse laser and plasma charges for strafing and bombing runs.<ref name="enc283"/> A Seraph's bombing runs are very deadly, as evidenced in [[Operation: TORPEDO]], the [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]] [[SPARTAN-III Beta Company|Beta Company]]'s attack on a Covenant refinery on [[Pegasi Delta]].<ref name="ghosts"/> The Seraph's energy weapons deliver a hard punch to anything it attacks, such as [[D77-TC Pelican]] [[dropship]]s,<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''pages 8-9'' (2003 edition); ''pages 18-19'' (2010 edition)</ref> and when dueling with the UNSC space-superiority [[YSS-1000 Sabre]]s.<ref name="lnos">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]''</ref> A Seraph was also capable of doing some damage against a {{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}}'s [[Titanium-A armor]] plating.<ref name="flood12"/>


==Operational history==
==Operational history==
Seraphs have been seen operational as early as the [[Second Battle of Harvest]]. They are a common adversary of the Longsword fighters. These starfighters provided excellent fire support to all Covenant forces in space and on the groundside. Seraphs were prominently used during the [[Raid on the Third Fleet of Glorious Consequence]], the [[Fall of Reach]], the [[Battle of Earth]], the [[Battle of Onyx]], and the [[Battle of Installation 00]].
Seraphs have been seen operational as early as the [[Second Battle of Harvest]]. They are a common adversary of the Longsword fighters. These starfighters provided excellent fire support to all Covenant forces in space and on the groundside. Seraphs were prominently used during the [[Operation: WARM BLANKET]],<ref name="package"/> the [[Fall of Reach]],<ref name="For"/> the [[Battle of Earth]],<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station]]''</ref> the [[Battle of Onyx]], and the [[Battle of Installation 00]].


In [[Operation: TORPEDO]], the Seraphs harassed the incoming [[SPARTAN-III]]s by bombarding them during the UNSC surprise assault of the Covenant refinery facilities. Several fighters were shot down by missiles fired from the [[M19-B Surface-to-Air Missile Launcher]]s used by the SPARTAN-IIIs.
In [[Operation: TORPEDO]], the Seraphs harassed the incoming [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]]s by bombarding them during the UNSC surprise assault of the Covenant refinery facilities. Several fighters were shot down by missiles fired from the [[M19-B surface-to-air missile launcher]]s used by the SPARTAN-IIIs.<ref name="ghosts"/>


During the [[Battle of Reach]], the Seraphs attempted to disable the UNSC ships and orbital stations over the planet [[Reach]], while providing some cover for the Covenant boarding crews. These attempts were subsequently prevented by UNSC [[YSS-1000|''Sabre''-class interceptors]], [[UNSC Frigate|frigates]] and Longsword interceptors. Similar tactics were also employed during the Battle of Earth.
During the [[Fall of Reach]], the Seraphs attempted to disable the UNSC ships and orbital stations over the planet [[Reach]], while providing some cover for the Covenant boarding crews. These attempts were subsequently prevented by UNSC [[YSS-1000 Sabre|''Sabre''-class interceptors]], [[UNSC frigate|frigates]], and Longsword interceptors.<ref name="lnos"/> Similar tactics were also employed during the [[Battle of Earth]].


During the [[Battle of the Threshold gas mine]], [[Sesa 'Refumee]] tried to escape on a Seraph but was killed by the Arbiter before he could.<ref name="oracle"/>
During the [[Battle of the Threshold gas mine]], [[Sesa 'Refumee]] tried to escape on a Seraph but was killed by [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] before he could.<ref name="oracle"/>


During the [[Battle of Installation 00]], the Prophet of Truth's fleet deployed numerous Seraphs against the UNSC/separatist fleet in an effort to stop them from landing ground forces on the Ark. The Seraphs shot down a few Pelicans, but could not stop the others from breaking through. The Seraphs were presumably destroyed along with the rest of the Loyalist fleet.
During the [[Battle of Installation 00]], the Prophet of Truth's fleet deployed numerous Seraphs against the UNSC/separatist fleet in an effort to stop them from landing ground forces on the Ark. The Seraphs shot down a few Pelicans, but could not stop the others from breaking through.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level ''[[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]''</ref> The Seraphs were presumably destroyed along with the rest of the Loyalist fleet.


After the [[New Phoenix Incident]] in 2557, when the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} returned to the shield world [[Requiem]] to engage the Promethean forces of the returned Didact, numerous [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Covenant remnant]] Seraphs were deployed around Requiem to prevent the humans from gaining entrance. These Seraphs attacked the ''Infinity'' and the Pelicans it deployed to the surface, but were repelled by a squadron of [[F-41 Broadsword]] strike fighters.
After the [[New Phoenix Incident]] on [[2557|July 25, 2557]], when the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} returned to the shield world [[Requiem]] to engage the Promethean forces of the returned Didact, numerous [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Covenant remnant]] Seraphs were deployed around Requiem to prevent the humans from gaining entrance. These Seraphs attacked ''Infinity'' and the Pelicans it deployed to the surface, but were repelled by a squadron of [[F-41 Broadsword]] strike fighters.<ref>'''[[Spartan Ops]]''', ''[[Departure]]''</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Type-31 Seraphs}}
*The Seraph is actually an old model of a Covenant tank that [[Shi Kai Wang]] created.<ref>'''Halo 3''', ''Collector's Edition Behind-the-Scenes''</ref>
*The Seraph is actually an old model of a Covenant tank that [[Shi Kai Wang]] created.<ref>'''Halo 3''', ''Collector's Edition Behind-the-Scenes''</ref>
*Instead of having a name that represents a sinister supernatural being like the [[Type-25 Wraith|Wraith]] or [[Type-52 Phantom|Phantom]], the word "Seraph" is derived from the highest level of angels as described in certain texts of the Bible. However, Biblical seraphim have six wings while the Type-31 XMF has none.
*Instead of having a name that represents a sinister supernatural being like the [[Type-25 Wraith|Wraith]] or [[Type-52 Phantom|Phantom]], the word "[[Wikipedia:Seraph|Seraph]]" is derived from the highest level of angels as described in certain texts of the Bible. However, Biblical seraphim have six wings while the Type-31 XMF has none.
*''Halo 2'' and ''Halo 3'' use identical Seraph models. Similarly, ''Halo 4'' seems to reuse the model from ''Halo: Reach'', though with improved textures. The former model is smaller than the latter, the dimensions of which have been established in canon.<ref name="HTEVG"/> The original model's dimensions are L: 23.85m (78.26ft), W: 15.93m (52.27ft), H: 5.35m (17.56ft).<ref>''Idem'', in-game model data</ref>
*''Halo 2'' and ''Halo 3'' use identical Seraph models. Similarly, ''Halo 4'' seems to reuse the model from ''Halo: Reach'', though with improved textures. The former model is smaller than the latter, the dimensions of which have been established in canon.<ref name="HTEVG"/> The original model's dimensions are L: 23.85m (78.26ft), W: 15.93m (52.27ft), H: 5.35m (17.56ft).<ref>'''Idem''', ''in-game model data''</ref>
*In the ''Halo: Reach'' post-game stats, the Seraph icon is erroneously represented by the image of a Sabre. On [[Halo Waypoint]], the image is that of a regular [[Type-26 Banshee]]. On [[Bungie.net]], the correct image of a Seraph is shown.
*In the ''Halo: Reach'' post-game stats, the Seraph icon is erroneously represented by the image of a Sabre. On [[Halo Waypoint]], the image is that of a regular [[Type-26 Banshee]]. On [[Bungie.net]], the correct image of a Seraph is shown.
*In the same level, there is a [[Pilotable Seraph|glitch]] that makes it possible to hit a Seraph with an EMP shot from a [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|plasma pistol]] and hijack it.
*In the same level, there is a [[Pilotable Seraph|glitch]] that makes it possible to hit a Seraph with an EMP shot from a [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistol]] and hijack it.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=news&cid=29802 '''Bungie.net''': ''How To Fly the Seraph - Tutorial'']</ref>
*In the ''Halo Legends'' episode ''The Package'', when [[Kelly-087]] yells ''"Seraph formation!"'', the subtitles mistakenly say, ''"Syrup formation!"''
*In the ''Halo Legends'' episode ''The Package'', when [[Kelly-087]] yells ''"Seraph formation!"'', the subtitles mistakenly say, ''"Syrup formation!"''


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File:HaloReach - SeraphFormation.png|Three Seraph starfighters in formation.
File:HaloReach - SeraphFormation.png|Three Seraph starfighters in formation.
File:Seraph dogfight.jpg|A Seraph being shot by a Sabre during Operation: UPPER CUT.
File:Seraph dogfight.jpg|A Seraph being shot by a Sabre during Operation: UPPER CUT.
File:Docked Seraphs.jpg|Seraph-class starfighters docked inside a Covenant corvette's hangar.
File:Docked Seraphs.jpg|''Seraph''-class starfighters docked inside a Covenant corvette's hangar.
File:HaloReach - T31XMFs.jpg|Two Seraph starfighters. Take note of the tail booms, indicating the turning direction of the craft.
File:HaloReach - T31XMFs.jpg|Two Seraph starfighters. Take note of the tail booms, indicating the turning direction of the craft.
File:Seraph reach.jpg| A Seraph in orbit above [[Reach]].
File:Seraph reach.jpg| A Seraph in orbit above [[Reach]].
File:OpeningShot1-large-crop.jpg|Separatist Seraph fighters engaging loyalist Seraph fighters over [[Installation 00]].
File:OpeningShot1-large-crop.jpg|Separatist Seraph fighters engaging loyalist Seraph fighters over [[Installation 00]].
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==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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==Sources==
==Sources==
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The Type-31 Exoatmospheric Multirole Fighter,[1] more commonly known as the Seraph, is the Covenant's primary starfighter.[2] Formerly manufactured and produced by Assembly Forges, the Seraph is the successor to the older Tarasque-class heavy fighter. It is a more powerful, though less common counterpart to the unshielded and expendable Type-27 Banshee.[3]

Specifications

Design details

The Seraph features a piscine, teardrop-like shape, fitting with the overall design elegance the Covenant is known for. Seraph fighters are mostly stored in the hangar bays of Covenant ships or stations when they are not in battle or escorting a ship. Seraphs have two movable flaps on either side of their hull, and their twin "tails" are articulated to aid with directing exhaust. These features give the Seraph superior turning capabilities in zero-gravity environments. Despite their efficiency and speed in space, Seraph fighters are graceless and sluggish in atmospheric conditions due to their odd teardrop-like shape. Seraphs fill a variety of roles in a Covenant fleet, such as a strike fighter or for ship-to-ship combat in dogfights.[4] Seraphs can also be used for the occasional bombing run,[5] but it is considered a rare sight be UNSC forces.[6] Seraphs had the ability to power down and slip past hostile sentries and human sensors.[7] Unlike the Type-26 Banshee or Type-52 Phantom, nearly all Seraphs are equipped with standard energy shielding,[6] although this does not seem to always be the case.[8] However, these energy shields are only a fraction of the strength of those on capital ships and are easily depleted with sustained fire.[9]

As the Covenant's main space-based attack fighter, the Seraph is highly maneuverable while in space, and can easily keep pace with the UNSC's GA-TL1 Longsword.[5] Though not specifically intended for atmospheric use, Seraphs still are significantly faster than Banshees while flying at low altitudes. They have even been shown to fly in the hurricane force winds of the gas giant Threshold.[10]

Armaments

Seraphs have demonstrated that they are a very effective counter-weapon against Longsword interceptors unless the latter attacks from the side or behind. Seraphs usually attack in formations of ten, their assaults on enemy ships range from simple harassment, to full out strafing attacks. They have also been seen patrolling in pairs. It is assumed that Seraph fighters can be piloted by a single Sangheili or Jiralhanae.[5]

The Seraph is armed with a variety of weapons. Seraphs are seen firing a heavy plasma cannon, and are also armed with a pulse laser and plasma charges for strafing and bombing runs.[5] A Seraph's bombing runs are very deadly, as evidenced in Operation: TORPEDO, the SPARTAN-III Beta Company's attack on a Covenant refinery on Pegasi Delta.[6] The Seraph's energy weapons deliver a hard punch to anything it attacks, such as D77-TC Pelican dropships,[11] and when dueling with the UNSC space-superiority YSS-1000 Sabres.[12] A Seraph was also capable of doing some damage against a Halcyon-class light cruiser's Titanium-A armor plating.[7]

Operational history

Seraphs have been seen operational as early as the Second Battle of Harvest. They are a common adversary of the Longsword fighters. These starfighters provided excellent fire support to all Covenant forces in space and on the groundside. Seraphs were prominently used during the Operation: WARM BLANKET,[8] the Fall of Reach,[9] the Battle of Earth,[13] the Battle of Onyx, and the Battle of Installation 00.

In Operation: TORPEDO, the Seraphs harassed the incoming SPARTAN-IIIs by bombarding them during the UNSC surprise assault of the Covenant refinery facilities. Several fighters were shot down by missiles fired from the M19-B surface-to-air missile launchers used by the SPARTAN-IIIs.[6]

During the Fall of Reach, the Seraphs attempted to disable the UNSC ships and orbital stations over the planet Reach, while providing some cover for the Covenant boarding crews. These attempts were subsequently prevented by UNSC Sabre-class interceptors, frigates, and Longsword interceptors.[12] Similar tactics were also employed during the Battle of Earth.

During the Battle of the Threshold gas mine, Sesa 'Refumee tried to escape on a Seraph but was killed by Arbiter Thel 'Vadam before he could.[10]

During the Battle of Installation 00, the Prophet of Truth's fleet deployed numerous Seraphs against the UNSC/separatist fleet in an effort to stop them from landing ground forces on the Ark. The Seraphs shot down a few Pelicans, but could not stop the others from breaking through.[14] The Seraphs were presumably destroyed along with the rest of the Loyalist fleet.

After the New Phoenix Incident on July 25, 2557, when the UNSC Infinity returned to the shield world Requiem to engage the Promethean forces of the returned Didact, numerous Covenant remnant Seraphs were deployed around Requiem to prevent the humans from gaining entrance. These Seraphs attacked Infinity and the Pelicans it deployed to the surface, but were repelled by a squadron of F-41 Broadsword strike fighters.[15]

Trivia

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  • The Seraph is actually an old model of a Covenant tank that Shi Kai Wang created.[16]
  • Instead of having a name that represents a sinister supernatural being like the Wraith or Phantom, the word "Seraph" is derived from the highest level of angels as described in certain texts of the Bible. However, Biblical seraphim have six wings while the Type-31 XMF has none.
  • Halo 2 and Halo 3 use identical Seraph models. Similarly, Halo 4 seems to reuse the model from Halo: Reach, though with improved textures. The former model is smaller than the latter, the dimensions of which have been established in canon.[17] The original model's dimensions are L: 23.85m (78.26ft), W: 15.93m (52.27ft), H: 5.35m (17.56ft).[18]
  • In the Halo: Reach post-game stats, the Seraph icon is erroneously represented by the image of a Sabre. On Halo Waypoint, the image is that of a regular Type-26 Banshee. On Bungie.net, the correct image of a Seraph is shown.
  • In the same level, there is a glitch that makes it possible to hit a Seraph with an EMP shot from a plasma pistol and hijack it.[19]
  • In the Halo Legends episode The Package, when Kelly-087 yells "Seraph formation!", the subtitles mistakenly say, "Syrup formation!"

Gallery

  • ReachConcept - Seraph.jpg

    Concept art of the Seraph for Halo: Reach.

  • An overview of the Type-31 "Seraph".

    An overview of the Type-31 "Seraph".

  • An alternate in-game overview of the Seraph from Halo 2.

    An alternate in-game overview of the Seraph from Halo 2.

  • A Seraph docked inside the Threshold gas mine.

    A Seraph docked inside the Threshold gas mine.

  • Profile view of a Type-31 Seraph XMF in Halo: Reach.

    Profile view of a Type-31 Seraph XMF in Halo: Reach.

  • An angled side view of a Seraph.

    An angled side view of a Seraph.

  • Fore view of a Seraph.

    Fore view of a Seraph.

  • A Seraph shot down by UNSC anti-air turret nearby the Sabre Program Launch/Research Range.

    A Seraph shot down by UNSC anti-air turret nearby the Sabre Program Launch/Research Range.

  • Three Seraph starfighters in formation.

    Three Seraph starfighters in formation.

  • A Seraph being shot by a Sabre during Operation: UPPER CUT.

    A Seraph being shot by a Sabre during Operation: UPPER CUT.

  • Seraph-class starfighters docked inside a Covenant corvette's hangar.

    Seraph-class starfighters docked inside a Covenant corvette's hangar.

  • Two Seraph starfighters. Take note of the tail booms, indicating the turning direction of the craft.

    Two Seraph starfighters. Take note of the tail booms, indicating the turning direction of the craft.

  • A Seraph in orbit above Reach.

    A Seraph in orbit above Reach.

  • Separatist Seraph fighters engaging loyalist Seraph fighters over Installation 00.

    Separatist Seraph fighters engaging loyalist Seraph fighters over Installation 00.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo Waypoint: The Universe - Tech
  2. ^ Halo: Reach: Game Stats
  3. ^ Halo: Reach, game manual
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint: Banshee Fighter
  5. ^ a b c d Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named enc283
  6. ^ a b c d Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, pages 17-22
  7. ^ a b Halo: The Flood, page 12 (2010 edition)
  8. ^ a b Halo Legends, The Package
  9. ^ a b Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 330 (2010 edition)
  10. ^ a b Halo 2, campaign level The Oracle
  11. ^ Halo: First Strike, pages 8-9 (2003 edition); pages 18-19 (2010 edition)
  12. ^ a b Halo: Reach, campaign level Long Night of Solace
  13. ^ Halo 2, campaign level Cairo Station
  14. ^ Halo 3, campaign level The Ark
  15. ^ Spartan Ops, Departure
  16. ^ Halo 3, Collector's Edition Behind-the-Scenes
  17. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named HTEVG
  18. ^ Idem, in-game model data
  19. ^ Bungie.net: How To Fly the Seraph - Tutorial

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