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{{Disambig header|the Seraph seen in [[Halo: Reach]], [[Halo 4]] and several other sources|the Seraph model seen in [[Halo 2]] and [[Halo 3]]|Kai-pattern Seraph}} | {{Disambig header|the Seraph seen in [[Halo: Reach]], [[Halo 4]] and several other sources|the Seraph model seen in [[Halo 2]] and [[Halo 3]]|Kai-pattern Seraph}} | ||
{{Ship class infobox | {{Ship class infobox | ||
|name=''Morsam''-pattern | |name=''Morsam''-pattern Heavy Strike Fighter | ||
|image=[[File:H4-T31SeraphXMF.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:H4-T31SeraphXMF.png|300px]] | ||
|manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges]]<ref name="HTEVG">''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 169</ref> | |manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges]]<ref name="HTEVG">''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 169</ref> | ||
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|introduced= | |introduced= | ||
|affiliation=[[Covenant]]<br>[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]}} | |affiliation=[[Covenant]]<br>[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]}} | ||
The '''''Morsam''-pattern | The '''''Morsam''-pattern Heavy Strike Fighter''' {{Type|31|Exoatmospheric Multirole Fighter}},<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/ ''Halo Waypoint'': The Universe - Tech]</ref> was one of the main [[Design pattern|production models]] of the [[Covenant]]'s [[Seraph]] [[space fighter]]s, alongside the [[Kai-pattern Seraph]].<ref>''Halo: Reach'', Game Stats</ref> Formerly manufactured and produced by [[Assembly Forges]], the Seraph is the successor to the older [[Keljiric-pattern Tarasque|''Tarasque''-class heavy fighter]]. It is a more powerful, though less common counterpart to the unshielded and expendable {{Pattern|Elsedda|Banshee}}.<ref>''Halo: Reach'', game manual</ref> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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===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. It is assumed that Seraph fighters can be piloted by a single [[Sangheili]] or [[Jiralhanae]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc283}} | 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/Reuse|enc283}} | ||
The Seraph is armed with a variety of weapons. Seraphs are seen firing a heavy plasma cannon | 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/Reuse|enc283}} The Seraph is additionally equipped with four fuel rod cannons, which are capable of locking onto air targets.{{Ref/Reuse|forge}} | ||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||