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|image=[[File:H4-T31SeraphXMF.png|300px]]
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|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]]'', p. 169</ref>
|class=[[Seraph]]
|class=[[Seraph]]
|role=Combat [[space fighter]]
|role=Combat [[space fighter]]
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|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>
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|engine=[[Impulse drive]]
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*Equipped with [[energy shielding]]
*Equipped with [[energy shielding]]
|armament=
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*2× [[Pulse laser turret|Pulse laser]]s<ref name="enc283">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 283'' (2011)</ref>
*2× [[Pulse laser turret|Pulse laser]]s<ref name="enc283">''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', p. 283 (2011)</ref>
*2× [[heavy plasma cannon]]s<ref name="enc283"/>
*2× [[heavy plasma cannon]]s<ref name="enc283"/>
*1× [[Plasma charge]]<ref name="enc283"/>
*1× [[Plasma charge]]<ref name="enc283"/>
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|affiliation=[[Covenant]]<br>[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]}}
|affiliation=[[Covenant]]<br>[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]}}
The '''Morsam-pattern Seraph''', classified by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] as the '''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 [[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>
The '''Morsam-pattern Seraph''', classified by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] as the '''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 [[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==
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==Operational history==
==Operational history==
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">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]''</ref>  
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">''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]</ref>  


During the [[Skirmish over Threshold]], the [[Covenant]] {{Class|DDS|carrier}} ''[[Ascendant Justice]]'' deployed Seraphs to stop the approach of the [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longsword]] fighter commanded by [[John-117]]. However, John and his makeshift crew sent a remote-piloted [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican dropship]] with [[Moray space mine]]s attached ahead of them. Though the dropship was destroyed, the mines detached and destroyed the Seraph squadron, allowing the Longsword to land safely in ''Ascendant Justice's'' hanger bay.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]'''</ref>
During the [[Skirmish over Threshold]], the [[Covenant]] {{Class|DDS|carrier}} ''[[Ascendant Justice]]'' deployed Seraphs to stop the approach of the [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longsword]] fighter commanded by [[John-117]]. However, John and his makeshift crew sent a remote-piloted [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican dropship]] with [[Moray space mine]]s attached ahead of them. Though the dropship was destroyed, the mines detached and destroyed the Seraph squadron, allowing the Longsword to land safely in ''Ascendant Justice's'' hanger bay.<ref>''[[Halo: First Strike]]'', Chapter ??</ref>


On [[2558|February 7, 2558]], when the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} returned to the shield world [[Requiem]] to [[Requiem Campaign|engage]] the local [[Promethean]] forces, numerous Seraphs belonging to [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] 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>
On [[2558|February 7, 2558]], when the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} returned to the shield world [[Requiem]] to [[Requiem Campaign|engage]] the local [[Promethean]] forces, numerous Seraphs belonging to [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] 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>


Several Seraphs from [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s Covenant attacked ''Infinity'' during the [[Battle of Aktis IV]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 15|Issue #15]]''</ref> Several wings saw action on both sides during the [[Battle of Sunaion]].<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level ''[[Battle of Sunaion (level)|Battle of Sunaion]]''</ref>
Several Seraphs from [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s Covenant attacked ''Infinity'' during the [[Battle of Aktis IV]].<ref>''[[Halo: Escalation]]'', [[Halo: Escalation Issue 15|Issue #15]]</ref> Several wings saw action on both sides during the [[Battle of Sunaion]].<ref>''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', campaign level, [[Battle of Sunaion (level)|Battle of Sunaion]]</ref>


==Trivia==
''Morsam''-pattern Seraphs were used by an occupying force on [[Reach]] in [[2559]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/shadows-of-the-former ''Halo Waypoint:'' Canon Fodder - Shadows of the Former]</ref>
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Type-31 Seraphs}}
 
*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.
==Gameplay==
*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://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=news&cid=29802 '''Bungie.net''': ''How To Fly the Seraph - Tutorial'']</ref>
===''Halo: Reach''===
*It's very difficult to score a splatter kill on Seraph, as it can only be piloted in ''Halo: Reach'' and its maneuverability makes it near impossible to hit something. If one rams into another Seraph head on through the glitch, you could be splattered instead of the other Seraph.
{{Main|Halo: Reach}}
In ''[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]'', 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://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=news&cid=29802 ''Bungie.net'': How To Fly the Seraph - Tutorial]</ref>


==''Halo: Fleet Battles''==
===''Halo: Fleet Battles''===
===Covenant Seraph Interceptor Flight===
{{Main|Halo: Fleet Battles}}
====Covenant Seraph Interceptor Flight====
*Flight slots: 1
*Flight slots: 1
*Movement: 16"
*Movement: 16"
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**Dice: 2
**Dice: 2


==Trivia==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Type-31 Seraphs}}
*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.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==

Revision as of 19:15, March 10, 2020

This article is about the Seraph seen in Halo: Reach, Halo 4 and several other sources. For Seraph model seen in Halo 2 and Halo 3, see Kai-pattern Seraph.
Morsam-pattern Seraph
A render of the Morsam-pattern Seraph fighter made for Axis Studios' cutscenes for Spartan Ops.
Production information

Manufacturer:

Assembly Forges[1]

Class:

Seraph

Role:

Combat space fighter

Technical specifications

Length:

31 metres (100 ft)[1]

Width:

15.1 metres (50 ft)[1]

Height:

5.6 metres (18 ft)[2]

Engine(s):

Impulse drive

Slipspace drive:

Equipped

Hull:

Nanolaminate hull plating

Armament:

Crew:

1 pilot[3]

Chronological and affiliation

Era:

Affiliation:

Covenant
Jul 'Mdama's Covenant

 

The Morsam-pattern Seraph, classified by the UNSC as the Type-31 Exoatmospheric Multirole Fighter,[4] was one of the main production models of the Covenant's Seraph space fighters, alongside the Kai-pattern Seraph.[5] 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.[6]

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. Morsam-pattern 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.[7] Seraphs can also be used for the occasional bombing run.[3]

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.[3]

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.[3]

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.[3]

Operational history

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.[8]

During the Skirmish over Threshold, the Covenant DDS-class carrier Ascendant Justice deployed Seraphs to stop the approach of the Longsword fighter commanded by John-117. However, John and his makeshift crew sent a remote-piloted Pelican dropship with Moray space mines attached ahead of them. Though the dropship was destroyed, the mines detached and destroyed the Seraph squadron, allowing the Longsword to land safely in Ascendant Justice's hanger bay.[9]

On February 7, 2558, when the UNSC Infinity returned to the shield world Requiem to engage the local Promethean forces, numerous Seraphs belonging to Jul 'Mdama's Covenant 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.[10]

Several Seraphs from Jul 'Mdama's Covenant attacked Infinity during the Battle of Aktis IV.[11] Several wings saw action on both sides during the Battle of Sunaion.[12]

Morsam-pattern Seraphs were used by an occupying force on Reach in 2559.[13]

Gameplay

Halo: Reach

Main article: Halo: Reach

In Long Night of Solace, there is a glitch that makes it possible to hit a Seraph with an EMP shot from a plasma pistol and hijack it.[14]

Halo: Fleet Battles

Main article: Halo: Fleet Battles

Covenant Seraph Interceptor Flight

  • Flight slots: 1
  • Movement: 16"
  • Damage track: 2
  • Systems loadout: None
  • Weapons: vs. wing targets
    • Range: Contact
    • Dice: 2

Trivia

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  • 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.

Gallery

  • Concept art of the Seraph for Halo: Reach.

    Concept art of the Seraph for Halo: Reach.

  • Side view of the Seraph in Halo: Reach.

    Side view of the Seraph in Halo: Reach.

  • Views of the Seraph in Halo: Reach.

    Views of the Seraph in Halo: Reach.

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

    Profile view of a Type-31 Morsam-pattern 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.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, p. 169
  2. ^ Halo: Reach, 3D model data
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo Encyclopedia, p. 283 (2011)
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint: The Universe - Tech
  5. ^ Halo: Reach, Game Stats
  6. ^ Halo: Reach, game manual
  7. ^ Halo Waypoint: Banshee Fighter
  8. ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level, Long Night of Solace
  9. ^ Halo: First Strike, Chapter ??
  10. ^ Spartan Ops, Departure
  11. ^ Halo: Escalation, Issue #15
  12. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level, Battle of Sunaion
  13. ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Shadows of the Former
  14. ^ Bungie.net: How To Fly the Seraph - Tutorial

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Breaching carapace: Kalu'teh-pattern • Gloto-pattern
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