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As the Covenant's main space-based attack fighter, 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 and that the Banshee fills the gap left by the Seraph's sluggish maneuvering and less than aerodynamic design while in an atmosphere.<ref>''[[Ghosts of Onyx]]''</ref> Faster and possessing vastly more powerful ordnance than the Banshee, the Seraph poses a significant aerial threat. | As the Covenant's main space-based attack fighter, 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 and that the Banshee fills the gap left by the Seraph's sluggish maneuvering and less than aerodynamic design while in an atmosphere.<ref>''[[Ghosts of Onyx]]''</ref> Faster and possessing vastly more powerful ordnance than the Banshee, the Seraph poses a significant aerial threat. | ||
The Seraph utilizes a teardrop and porcine design, fitting with the overall design elegance the Covenant are 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. | The Seraph utilizes a teardrop and porcine design, fitting with the overall design elegance the Covenant are 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 demonstrated that they are an effective counter-weapon against [[UNSC]] [[Longsword]] fighters. As they usually attack in formations of ten, | Seraphs have demonstrated that they are an effective counter-weapon against [[UNSC]] [[Longsword]] fighters. As they 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 larger ships and are easily dispersed. | ||
It is assumed that Seraph fighters can be piloted by a single [[Sangheili]], succeeded by the [[Jiralhanae]] after the [[Great Schism]]. | It is assumed that Seraph fighters can be piloted by a single [[Sangheili]], succeeded by the [[Jiralhanae]] after the [[Great Schism]]. | ||
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 bomb runs. A Seraph's bombing runs are very deadly, as evidenced in the [[SPARTAN-III]]s' attempted destruction of a [[Covenant]] factory as read in ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''. The energy weapons the Seraph is equipped with, delivers a hard punch to anything it attacks, such as [[Pelican]] dropships, and [[Albatross]] heavy dropships, and when dueling with the [[UNSC]] air-superiority fighters.<ref>''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', page 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 bomb runs. A Seraph's bombing runs are very deadly, as evidenced in the [[SPARTAN-III]]s' attempted destruction of a [[Covenant]] factory as read in ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''. The energy weapons the Seraph is equipped with, delivers a hard punch to anything it attacks, such as [[Pelican]] dropships, and [[Albatross]] heavy dropships, and when dueling with the [[UNSC]] air-superiority fighters.<ref>''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', page 17-18</ref> | ||