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{{Vehicle infobox | {{Vehicle infobox | ||
|name= | |name=S-14 Space Striker | ||
|image= | |image=[[File:Enc22 Baselard.jpg|300px]] | ||
|manufacturer= | |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=159}} | ||
|line= | |line= | ||
|model= | |model= | ||
|cost= | |cost= | ||
|length= | |length={{Convert|64.3|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
|width= | |width={{Convert|47|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
|height= | |height={{Convert|16.37|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
|mass= | |mass=49.6 tons (45 tonnes){{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
|max speed= | |max speed= | ||
|engine= | |engine=[[Nuclear fusion|Fusion]] ramjet thrust nozzle{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|HSS20}} | ||
|hull= | |hull= | ||
|armament=*2 [[M42 Archer missile]]s{{Ref/Reuse|HSS20}} | |armament=*2 [[M42 Archer missile]]s{{Ref/Reuse|HSS20}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
*2 | *2 [[M2056 30mm rotary cannon]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
|crew= | |crew= | ||
*1 [[pilot]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
*1 weapons officer{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
|complement=None{{Ref/Reuse|HSS19}} | |complement=None{{Ref/Reuse|HSS19}} | ||
|consumables= | |consumables= | ||
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|firstuse= | |firstuse= | ||
|role=Assault{{Ref/Reuse|HSS19}} | |role=Assault{{Ref/Reuse|HSS19}} | ||
|affiliation=[[ | |affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]{{Ref/Novel|Id=HSS19|HSS|Chapter=19}} | ||
| | *[[UNSC Navy]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
*[[UNSC Air Force]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''S-14 | The '''S-14 Space Striker''', commonly known as the '''Baselard''', is an assault [[space fighter]] utilized by the [[United Nations Space Command]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|HSS19}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
S-14 Baselards are small fighter craft, | S-14 Baselards are small fighter craft, crewed by two individuals, though they may also be remotely piloted.{{Ref/Novel|Id=HSS20|HSS|Chapter=20}}{{Ref/Reuse|HSS19}} They are relatively wedge-shaped and have a tail and two-meter wide thrust nozzle pointing aft,{{Ref/Reuse|HSS20}} the site of a larger [[Nuclear fusion|fusion]] ramjet engine.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} They are capable of both atmospheric and exoatmospheric flight, allowing them a great deal of versatility in use.{{Ref/Reuse|WC}}{{Ref/Reuse|HSS19}}{{Ref/Reuse|HSS20}} | ||
Baselards, alongside the [[F-99 Wombat]] UCAV, are compatible with the wide array of targeting and surveillance features employed by the [[AKIS]] helmet developed for Spartan usage.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFPenUmbra|https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/pen-umbra|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Pen Umbra|D=20|M=10|Y=2021}} The [[Mariner]] helmet is additionally | When not in use, Baselards rest on retractable struts and may be carried by a {{class|Point Blank|prowler}}.{{Ref/Reuse|HSS20}}{{Ref/Reuse|HSS19}} | ||
===Armaments=== | |||
A Baselard is armed with two [[M42 Archer missile]]s and a pair of M2056 30mm rotary cannons which are effective at great distances.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|HSS20}} On at least one occasion, the Archer missiles were replaced by pods full of chain-linked debris in order to camouflage [[extra-vehicular activity]].{{Ref/Reuse|HSS19}} | |||
Baselards, alongside the [[F-99 Wombat]] UCAV, are compatible with the wide array of targeting and surveillance features employed by the [[AKIS]] helmet developed for Spartan usage.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFPenUmbra|https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/pen-umbra|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Pen Umbra|D=20|M=10|Y=2021}} The [[Mariner]] helmet is additionally optimized for Baselard fighter pilot systems, as well as those of the [[FSS-1000 Sabre|Sabre]] and [[F-29 Nandao|Nandao]].{{Ref/Game|HR|Armor customization (Halo: Reach)|Armory|Detail=Mariner helmet description|Quote=Standard MARINER suite is optimised for Sabre, Baselard and Nandao flight systems.}} | |||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
S-14 Baselards were deployed from the {{UNSCShip|Vanishing Point}} on [[2526#March|March 26, 2526]], during an action against the [[Covenant]] | The Baselard was one of the most prolific UNSC fighters in the 25th century, and was introduced decades prior to the onset of the [[Insurrection]] in the 2490s. At this time, the Baselard was nearly unmatched against all colonial aerospace superiority measures - but ultimately found itself put to its test against [[Covenant]] strikecraft in the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-encyclopedia-extravaganza|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Encyclopedia Extravaganza|D=01|M=06|Y=2022}} During the war, the Baselard found itself supplanting the [[F-23 Falcata]] in [[UNSC Air Force]] inventories, leaving the Falcata primarily consigned to a niche with planetary defence units.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFFestivities|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-fiction-festivities|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Fiction Festivities|D=20|M=12|Y=2023}} | ||
At least twenty-four S-14 Baselards were deployed from the {{UNSCShip|Vanishing Point}} on [[2526#March|March 26, 2526]], during [[Battle over Etalan|an action]] against the [[Covenant]] over the [[Attack on Etalan|recently-]][[glassing|glassed]] colony of [[Etalan]].{{Ref/Reuse|HSS19}}{{Ref/Reuse|HSS20}} Four of the fighters were crewed by the [[Spartan-II]]s of [[Gold Team|Gold]] and [[Green Team]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|HSS20}}{{Ref/Reuse|HSS19}} Baselards continued to see service throughout the war up until its end, with at least a dozen Baselards taking part in the [[defense of Concord]] in [[2551]]. During the battle, the craft were used to bait Covenant [[Banshee]]s and {{Pattern|Bkowe'nei|Vampire}} aircraft into the range of ground-based [[M9 Wolverine]] anti-air fire - albeit at the cost of the pilots' lives.{{Ref/Book|Id=WC|Halo: Winter Contention}} | |||
By [[2531]], Baselards were a part of the complement of {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}, and several craft were aboard the ship when it arrived at [[Installation 00]] in [[2559]], and were put to work against the [[Banished]] during the [[Second Ark Conflict]]. By this time, the Baselard was considered outdated.{{Ref/Novel|DW|Chapter=2}} Despite this, the Baselard is still employed by the [[UNSC Air Force]] and [[UNSC Navy]] in many contexts.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
In the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war era]], the Air Force has begun to investigate the replacement of their aging Baselard fleet, tentatively accepting [[SinoViet Heavy Machinery]]'s [[S-930 Pegasus]] as a successor model - with the retirement of the Baselard intended to be complete by [[2570]]. However, the onset of the [[Created uprising]] has put a temporary halt to these plans.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFDigsite|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-digsite-dissection|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Digsite Dissection|D=31|M=07|Y=2023}} | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
A [[Wikipedia:Baselard|baselard]] is a type of dagger or short sword primarily used in [[Europe]] during the Late [[Wikipedia:Middle Ages|Middle Ages]]. | *A [[Wikipedia:Baselard|baselard]] is a type of dagger or short sword primarily used in [[Europe]] during the Late [[Wikipedia:Middle Ages|Middle Ages]]. | ||
*The Baselard may be inspired by the [[Wikipedia:Grumman F-14 Tomcat|F-14 Tomcat]] due to both featuring the number "14" in their designations, as well as having similar design features and combat roles. | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{ | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{Mo|MCC}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'' | *''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]'' | *''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Winter Contention]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||