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The '''YSS-1000 Sabre''' is a space superiority [[starfighter]] used by the [[United Nations Space Command Defense Force|UNSC Defense Force]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="e3">[[Halo: Reach E3 Campaign Demo|'''Halo: Reach''' ''E3 Campaign Demo'']]</ref><ref name="bnet">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=2010E3 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach E3 2010 Trailer'']</ref> Its first known use was in [[Operation: UPPER CUT]] during the [[Fall of Reach]].
The '''YSS-1000 Sabre''' is a space superiority [[starfighter]] used by the [[United Nations Space Command Defense Force|UNSC Defense Force]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="e3">[[Halo: Reach E3 Campaign Demo|'''Halo: Reach''' ''E3 Campaign Demo'']]</ref><ref name="bnet">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=2010E3 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach E3 2010 Trailer'']</ref><ref name="Waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/sabre/499ce36f-da85-4733-a409-13b61fc0b886 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Sabre'']</ref> Its first known use was in supressing a rebellion on [[Mamore]] in [[2552#May|May 2552]].<ref>'''Halo: Reach''' ''manual''</ref>


==Specifications==
==Specifications==
===Design details===
===Design details===
The YSS-1000 is a space-based fighter, which can be launched vertically from a ground-based launch platforms using a system of [[List of "seven" references in Halo|seven]]-stage detachable rockets to propel itself out of a planet's atmosphere into low orbit.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach Official Strategy Guide]]''', page 437</ref><ref name="e3"/>The Sabre's speed is similar to the [[Type-31 XMF|Seraph's]]; it also has an afterburner system which can be used to increase its speed. The Sabre is capable of performing complex [[wikipedia:Aileron roll|aileron rolls]], [[Wikipedia:Split S|Split S]] maneuvers, and [[Wikipedia:Immelmann turn|Immelmann turns]].
The YSS-1000 is a space-based fighter, which can be launched vertically from a ground-based launch platforms using a system of [[List of "seven" references in Halo|seven]]-stage detachable rockets to propel itself out of a planet's atmosphere into low orbit<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach Official Strategy Guide]]''', page 437</ref><ref name="e3"/> without the use of asynchronous linear-induction or nuclear technology.<ref name="Waypoint"/> The Sabre's speed is similar to the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Type-31 Exoatmospheric Multi-role Fighter|Seraph's]]; it also has an afterburner system which can be used to increase its speed. The Sabre is capable of performing complex [[wikipedia:Aileron roll|aileron rolls]], [[Wikipedia:Split S|Split S]] maneuvers, and [[Wikipedia:Immelmann turn|Immelmann turns]].


===Armament===
===Armament===
The fighter's armament includes twin 30mm autocannons as well as twin-linked [[ST/Medusa Missile]] pods with locking abilities. The Sabre also possesses [[energy shielding|energy shielding technology]].<ref name="e3"/> Its targeting computer can identify enemy contacts from a long distance, as well as show the distance to a target.
The fighter's armament includes twin 30mm autocannons as well as twin-linked [[ST/Medusa Missile]] pods with locking abilities. The Sabre also possesses [[energy shielding|energy shielding technology]].<ref name="e3"/><ref name="Waypoint"/> Its targeting computer can identify enemy contacts from a long distance, as well as show the distance to a target. The craft is intended for lethal encounters, not for simply disabling targeted craft.<ref name="Waypoint"/>


==Operational history==
==Operational history==
The Sabre was developed as a result of the [[Sabre Program]], a top-secret [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] project in which [[SPARTAN-B312]] was a pilot at some point.<ref name="bnet"/> By 2552, the YSS-1000 served as the UNSCDF's primary planetary defense fighter for the [[Inner Colonies]].<ref>'''[[Bungie.net]]''', ''Halo: Reach game stats''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Reach Official Strategy Guide|Halo: Reach Legendary Edition Guide]]''', ''page 344''</ref> [[Reach]] had multiple Sabre fighters stored in launch facilities on the planet's surface. In addition, the orbital platform ''[[Anchor 9]]'' had several Sabres stored in its launch bays.
The Sabre was developed as a result of the [[Sabre Program]], a top-secret [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] project in which [[SPARTAN-B312]] was a pilot at some point.<ref name="bnet"/> [[Reach]] had multiple Sabre fighters stored in launch facilities on the planet's surface, including [[Sabre Program Launch/Research Range|the newest]], which was located near [[Farkas Lake]].<ref name="Waypoint"/> In addition, the orbital platform ''[[Anchor 9]]'' had several Sabres stored in its launch bays.


During the Fall of Reach, SPARTAN-B312 and [[Jorge-052]] of [[Noble Team]] used a Sabre during Operation: UPPER CUT, in which multiple Sabres were used to board the [[Covenant corvette]] ''[[Ardent Prayer]]'' in order to use it to deliver a [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine#Atypical uses|makeshift slipspace bomb]] to the [[Covenant supercarrier]] ''[[Long Night of Solace]]''. Before assaulting the corvette, the Sabres were used to defend ''Anchor 9'' against Covenant [[Type-27 XMF|''Banshee''-class interceptors]], [[Type-31 XMF|''Seraph''-class starfighters]], and [[Phantom gunboat]]s.<ref name="lnos">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]''</ref> Noble Six and the other pilots were eventually able to land on the corvette after disabling its engines and destroying its fighter escorts in order to use it and the slipspace drive to destroy the supercarrier.<ref name="lnos"/> The mission succeeded, but the Sabres were destroyed, as the strike team was unable to return to them due to damage to the corvette and was thus forced to abandon them.<ref name="lnos"/>
During the Fall of Reach, SPARTAN-B312 and [[Jorge-052]] of [[Noble Team]] used a Sabre during Operation: UPPER CUT, in which multiple Sabres were used to board the [[Covenant corvette]] ''[[Ardent Prayer]]'' in order to use it to deliver a [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine#Atypical uses|makeshift slipspace bomb]] to the [[Covenant supercarrier]] ''[[Long Night of Solace]]''. Before assaulting the corvette, the Sabres were used to defend ''Anchor 9'' against Covenant [[Type-27 XMF|''Banshee''-class interceptors]], [[Type-31 XMF|''Seraph''-class starfighters]], and [[Phantom gunboat]]s.<ref name="lnos">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]''</ref> Noble Six and the other pilots were eventually able to land on the corvette after disabling its engines and destroying its fighter escorts in order to use it and the slipspace drive to destroy the supercarrier.<ref name="lnos"/> The mission succeeded, but the Sabres were destroyed, as the strike team was unable to return to them due to damage to the corvette and was thus forced to abandon them.<ref name="lnos"/> Despite the success of this operation, the Sabre Program has remained secret.<ref name="Waypoint"/>


== Identified Sabres==
== Identified Sabres==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Like the UNSC's [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longsword interceptor]] and [[Shortsword|Shortsword bomber]], the Sabre is named after [[Wikipedia:Sabre|a type of sword]].
*Like the UNSC's [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longsword interceptor]] and [[Shortsword|Shortsword bomber]], the Sabre is named after [[Wikipedia:Sabre|a type of sword]].
*Sabre and Longsword fighters are very aptly named in relation to there main roles. A [[Wikipedia:Longsword|longsword]] is a large, heavy and hard hitting type of sword that often requires two hands to wield; much in the same way that Longsword interceptors are rather large and carry a heavy punch in their fighter-bomber role and require a larger crew. A [[Wikipedia:Sabre|sabre]] is a shorter curved sword that is lighter and able to be swung quickly with one hand; Sabre fighters are faster and more maneuverable, agile and can deliver a deadly punch, but don't offer nearly as much firepower as a Longsword can, also requiring a much smaller crew than a Longsword.
*Although Bungie experimented on implementing the Sabre into [[multiplayer]], it only appears in the campaign due to balance issues.<ref name="gamespot"/>
*Although Bungie experimented on implementing the Sabre into [[multiplayer]], it only appears in the campaign due to balance issues.<ref name="gamespot"/>
*Despite being highly classified and technically non-existent, many sources describe Sabre fighters as being the primary defense fighter for the Inner Colonies.
*Despite being highly classified and officially non-existent, many sources describe Sabre fighters as being the primary defense fighter of the Inner Colonies.<ref>'''[[Bungie.net]]''', ''Halo: Reach game stats''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Reach Official Strategy Guide|Halo: Reach Legendary Edition Guide]]''', ''page 344''</ref>
*The Sabre launch sequence in ''Halo: Reach'' appears to have been inspired by [[wikipedia:NASA|NASA's]] [[wikipedia:Space Shuttle program|Space Shuttle program]], in both components and angles used for the cinematic. Several angles of the Sabre's launch sequence use similar camera angles seen during Space Shuttle launch, and the on-board cameras are used to examine foam loss on the external tank. The design of the Sabre's own external tank is somewhat based on that on the Shuttle, especially its orange color.
*The Sabre launch sequence in ''Halo: Reach'' appears to have been inspired by [[wikipedia:NASA|NASA's]] [[wikipedia:Space Shuttle program|Space Shuttle program]], in both components and angles used for the cinematic. Several angles of the Sabre's launch sequence use similar camera angles seen during Space Shuttle launch, and the on-board cameras are used to examine foam loss on the external tank. The design of the Sabre's own external tank is somewhat based on that on the Shuttle, especially its orange color.
*The Sabre has a very similar overall shape to the [[F-99 Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle]], including the position and shape of the vertical stabilizers.
*The Sabre has a very similar overall shape to the [[F-99 Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle]], including the position and shape of the vertical stabilizers.
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File:Halo- Reach - Noble Six Sabre.jpg|A front view of the Sabre's cockpit, with SPARTAN-B312 piloting, and Jorge-052 co-piloting.
File:Halo- Reach - Noble Six Sabre.jpg|A front view of the Sabre's cockpit, with SPARTAN-B312 piloting, and Jorge-052 co-piloting.
File:Sabre Rocket Disengage.png|A Sabre after separating its first stage components and fuel tanks.
File:Sabre Rocket Disengage.png|A Sabre after separating its first stage components and fuel tanks.
File:Reach E310 Campaign09.jpg|The [[Heads Up Display|in-game HUD]] of the Sabre.
File:Reach E310 Campaign09.jpg|The Sabre's in-game HUD.
File:Reach E310 Campaign10.jpg|Sabres in a battle above Reach next to ''[[Anchor 9]]''.
File:Reach E310 Campaign10.jpg|Sabres in a battle above Reach next to ''Anchor 9''.
File:Reach-UNSC Savannah.png|Sabre fighters escorting the {{UNSCShip|Savannah}}.
File:Reach-UNSC Savannah.png|Sabre fighters escorting the {{UNSCShip|Savannah}}.
File:Halo- Reach - Saber Shields.jpg|A Sabre's energy shields taking fire in combat.
File:Halo- Reach - Saber Shields.jpg|A Sabre's energy shields taking fire in combat.
File:HaloReach - Space Battle.jpg|A Sabre and the UNSC ''Savannah'' assaulting a [[Ardent Prayer|Covenant corvette]].
File:HaloReach - Space Battle.jpg|A Sabre and the UNSC ''Savannah'' assaulting a ''[[Ardent Prayer]]''.
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==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==

Revision as of 09:39, April 24, 2011

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Sabre redirects here. For the SPARTAN-III team, see Team Saber.

Template:Ship Class Infobox The YSS-1000 Sabre is a space superiority starfighter used by the UNSC Defense Force during the Human-Covenant War.[1][2][3] Its first known use was in supressing a rebellion on Mamore in May 2552.[4]

Specifications

Design details

The YSS-1000 is a space-based fighter, which can be launched vertically from a ground-based launch platforms using a system of seven-stage detachable rockets to propel itself out of a planet's atmosphere into low orbit[5][1] without the use of asynchronous linear-induction or nuclear technology.[3] The Sabre's speed is similar to the Covenant Seraph's; it also has an afterburner system which can be used to increase its speed. The Sabre is capable of performing complex aileron rolls, Split S maneuvers, and Immelmann turns.

Armament

The fighter's armament includes twin 30mm autocannons as well as twin-linked ST/Medusa Missile pods with locking abilities. The Sabre also possesses energy shielding technology.[1][3] Its targeting computer can identify enemy contacts from a long distance, as well as show the distance to a target. The craft is intended for lethal encounters, not for simply disabling targeted craft.[3]

Operational history

The Sabre was developed as a result of the Sabre Program, a top-secret UNSC project in which SPARTAN-B312 was a pilot at some point.[2] Reach had multiple Sabre fighters stored in launch facilities on the planet's surface, including the newest, which was located near Farkas Lake.[3] In addition, the orbital platform Anchor 9 had several Sabres stored in its launch bays.

During the Fall of Reach, SPARTAN-B312 and Jorge-052 of Noble Team used a Sabre during Operation: UPPER CUT, in which multiple Sabres were used to board the Covenant corvette Ardent Prayer in order to use it to deliver a makeshift slipspace bomb to the Covenant supercarrier Long Night of Solace. Before assaulting the corvette, the Sabres were used to defend Anchor 9 against Covenant Banshee-class interceptors, Seraph-class starfighters, and Phantom gunboats.[6] Noble Six and the other pilots were eventually able to land on the corvette after disabling its engines and destroying its fighter escorts in order to use it and the slipspace drive to destroy the supercarrier.[6] The mission succeeded, but the Sabres were destroyed, as the strike team was unable to return to them due to damage to the corvette and was thus forced to abandon them.[6] Despite the success of this operation, the Sabre Program has remained secret.[3]

Identified Sabres

Gameplay

The Sabre is only usable in the space combat segment of the level Long Night of Solace.

Like other vehicles in the Halo games, the Sabre is piloted from third-person view. The Heads Up Display, located near the center of the screen, shows the weapon currently in use, thruster heat, as well as the hull and shield integrity of the Sabre. Enemy ships are identified by type and highlighted with a distance marker once the targeting reticle is moved on them. The HUD is slightly different depending on the weapon used at the time.

Pitch and direction change is controlled by the right thumbstick, while the left stick controls speed.[7] However, if the player holds down the Right Bumper, a few changes are made. The auto-level functionality is disabled and left and right on the left thumbstick give full control over roll.[8] This was a function that was initially always enabled and was cut during testing, only to be re-instated at the very last minute by holding the RB button down, and so is not mentioned in the manual, the official guide, or even within the game itself.[9] The Sabre also has a boost function, which uses its wing-mounted thrusters. This fills up the thruster heat bar,which needs to cool down after continuous usage. A variety of maneuvers such as aileron rolls - often misidentified as 'barrel rolls' - and Immelmann turns can be performed by using the left bumper.[10] The weapon in use can be switched between the machine guns and missiles with the Y button. The autocannons have an additional reticle leading the target, and the missiles can lock-on to enemy ships.[11]

In Halo: Reach, crucial aspects of astrodynamics are overlooked for the sake of gameplay. For example, when thrust is cut, the Sabre no longer maintains a constant velocity. In reality, a spacecraft's momentum would propel it forward indefinitely as friction is not present.

Trivia

  • Like the UNSC's Longsword interceptor and Shortsword bomber, the Sabre is named after a type of sword.
  • Although Bungie experimented on implementing the Sabre into multiplayer, it only appears in the campaign due to balance issues.[11]
  • Despite being highly classified and officially non-existent, many sources describe Sabre fighters as being the primary defense fighter of the Inner Colonies.[12][13]
  • The Sabre launch sequence in Halo: Reach appears to have been inspired by NASA's Space Shuttle program, in both components and angles used for the cinematic. Several angles of the Sabre's launch sequence use similar camera angles seen during Space Shuttle launch, and the on-board cameras are used to examine foam loss on the external tank. The design of the Sabre's own external tank is somewhat based on that on the Shuttle, especially its orange color.
  • The Sabre has a very similar overall shape to the F-99 Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle, including the position and shape of the vertical stabilizers.
  • It is possible for the player to ram the Sabre into an enemy Seraph or Banshee and destroy it. This will award the player the Splatter Medal.

Gallery

  • Sabre design.jpg

    A conceptual model of the Sabre.

  • SabreConcept 1.jpg

    An early concept of the Sabre.

  • SabreConcept 2.jpg

    Several early conceptual explorations of the Sabre.

  • Sabre - MissileCompartment.png

    Concept art showing the details of the missile loadout of the Sabre

  • The Sabre's cockpit.

    The Sabre's cockpit.

  • A rear view of the Sabre.

    A rear view of the Sabre.

  • Inside a launch facility

    Inside a launch facility

  • Sabre lifting off.

    Sabre lifting off.

  • Sabre fighters being launched.

    Sabre fighters being launched.

  • A front view of the Sabre's cockpit, with SPARTAN-B312 piloting, and Jorge-052 co-piloting.

    A front view of the Sabre's cockpit, with SPARTAN-B312 piloting, and Jorge-052 co-piloting.

  • A Sabre after separating its first stage components and fuel tanks.

    A Sabre after separating its first stage components and fuel tanks.

  • The Sabre's in-game HUD.

    The Sabre's in-game HUD.

  • Sabres in a battle above Reach next to Anchor 9.

    Sabres in a battle above Reach next to Anchor 9.

  • Sabre fighters escorting the UNSC Savannah.

    Sabre fighters escorting the UNSC Savannah.

  • Halo- Reach - Saber Shields.jpg

    A Sabre's energy shields taking fire in combat.

  • A Sabre and the UNSC Savannah assaulting a Ardent Prayer.

    A Sabre and the UNSC Savannah assaulting a Ardent Prayer.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c Halo: Reach E3 Campaign Demo
  2. ^ a b Bungie.net: Halo: Reach E3 2010 Trailer
  3. ^ a b c d e f Halo Waypoint: Sabre
  4. ^ Halo: Reach manual
  5. ^ Halo: Reach Official Strategy Guide, page 437
  6. ^ a b c Halo: Reach, campaign level Long Night of Solace
  7. ^ GameTrailers: E3 2010: Campaign Walkthrough HD
  8. ^ HBO Forums: Sabre 'expert controls
  9. ^ HBO Forums: JonnyOThan of Bungie
  10. ^ 1up: E3 2010: Halo Reach Stage Video Demo
  11. ^ a b GameSpot: Halo: Reach E3 2010 Stage Demo: Halo: Reach
  12. ^ Bungie.net, Halo: Reach game stats
  13. ^ Halo: Reach Legendary Edition Guide, page 344

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