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The '''''Seraph''-class Starfighter''' is a widely used [[Covenant]] starfighter, essentially the Covenant's counterpart to the [[UNSC]] [[C709 Longsword starfighter|Longsword]]. Each Seraph has a teardrop and piscine design, likely aesthetically pleasing to Covenant sensibilities, since such carapace-like curves are prevalent throughout Covenant design. They are stored in Covenant capital ships when they are not in battle or escorting a ship. | The '''''Seraph''-class Starfighter''' is a widely used [[Covenant]] starfighter, essentially the Covenant's counterpart to the [[UNSC]] [[C709 Longsword starfighter|Longsword]]. Each Seraph has a teardrop and piscine design, likely aesthetically pleasing to Covenant sensibilities, since such carapace-like curves are prevalent throughout Covenant design. They are stored in Covenant capital ships when they are not in battle or escorting a ship. | ||
Seraphs have demonstrated that they are an effective counter-weapon against [[UNSC]] [[Longsword]] fighters. They usually attack in formations of ten, with their assaults on enemy ships ranging from simple harassment, to full out strafing attacks. They have also been seen | Seraphs have demonstrated that they are an effective counter-weapon against [[UNSC]] [[Longsword]] fighters. They usually attack in formations of ten, with their assaults on enemy ships ranging from simple harassment, to full out strafing attacks. They have also been seen patrolling in pairs. Unlike the Banshee, Seraphs are equipped with energy shields, but these are only a fraction of the strength of those on larger ships and are easily dispersed. | ||
The Seraph has been known to be utilized as an air superiority fighter, but are clumsy and sluggish within an atmosphere, indicating that such a capability is only a secondary role.<ref>[[Ghosts of Onyx]]</ref> Faster and harder hitting than the Banshee, the Seraph poses a significant aerial threat. | The Seraph has been known to be utilized as an air superiority fighter, but are clumsy and sluggish within an atmosphere, indicating that such a capability is only a secondary role.<ref>[[Ghosts of Onyx]]</ref> Faster and harder hitting than the Banshee, the Seraph poses a significant aerial threat. | ||