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{{Ship class infobox | {{Ship class infobox | ||
|name=C712 Longsword | |name=C712 Longsword | ||
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|width= | |width= | ||
|height= | |height= | ||
|mass=180 | |mass={{Convert|180|MT}}{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | ||
|power= | |power= | ||
|engine= | |engine= | ||
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|hull= | |hull= | ||
|shielding= | |shielding= | ||
|armament=*8 [[Machine-linked autocannon#M9109 ASW | |armament=*8 [[Machine-linked autocannon#M9109 ASW/AC 50mm|M9109 ASW/AC 50mm coilguns]]{{Ref/Reuse|WF}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | ||
*4 [[ASGM-10 missile]]s{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | *4 [[ASGM-10 missile]]s{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | ||
*2 [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon|HAVOK nuclear missile]]s {{C|optional}}{{Ref/Comic|Id=esc12|HE|Issue=12}} | |||
|complement= | |complement= | ||
|crew=2 | |crew=2 | ||
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|era= | |era= | ||
|introduced= | |introduced= | ||
|affiliation=[[ | |affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | ||
*[[UNSC Air Force]]{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | *[[UNSC Air Force]]{{Ref/Reuse|WF}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=160}} | ||
*[[UNSC Navy]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''C712 Longsword''' ([[hull code]]: '''SS''') is a variant of the [[GA-TL1 Longsword]].{{Ref/Reuse|WF}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | The '''C712 Longsword''' ([[hull code]]: '''SS''') is a variant of the [[GA-TL1 Longsword]].{{Ref/Reuse|WF}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | ||
==Design details | ==Overview== | ||
===Design details=== | |||
[[File:HWF longsword.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Many different armaments of the C712 Longsword.{{Ref/Reuse|WF}}]] | [[File:HWF longsword.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Many different armaments of the C712 Longsword.{{Ref/Reuse|WF}}]] | ||
The C712 is faster and smaller compared to the [[C709 Longsword]].{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} It specializes in short-range atmospheric/exoatmospheric strike runs.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | The C712 is faster and smaller compared to the [[C709 Longsword]].{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} It specializes in short-range atmospheric/exoatmospheric strike runs.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | ||
===Armament=== | ===Armament=== | ||
The C712 Longsword is a multirole space fighter, and its weapons loadout can be easily modified for different mission requirements. It has eight [[Machine-linked autocannon#M9109 ASW | The C712 Longsword is a multirole space fighter, and its weapons loadout can be easily modified for different mission requirements. It has eight [[Machine-linked autocannon#M9109 ASW/AC 50mm|M9109 coilguns]] that fire 50mm rounds at enemy fighters and ground forces during tactical strikes.{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=112}} There are four [[ASGM-10 missile]]s, which are specialized for use against single targets such as the [[Covenant]] [[Seraph]], although they are powerful enough to deal significant damage to targets not protected by [[energy shield]]s.{{Ref/Game|Id=CEALibrary|HCEA|Library (feature)|Library|Detail=Longsword}} These are typically housed in a rotary launcher within the internal ordnance bay, to protect the missiles prior to launch. If needed, it can replace its anti-ship missiles with conventional smart bombs, satellites, or special mission payloads.{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | ||
{{clear|left}} | {{clear|left}} | ||
==Ships of the line== | |||
*[[Longsword 91-002]] | |||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
During the [[Fall of Reach]], two Longswords were launched against a Covenant {{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}} to [[First Battle of Sword Base|protect]] [[SWORD Base]]. The Longswords pushed the corvette away from the base far enough for a Super MAC round fired from orbit to take it out.{{Ref/Level|Halo: Reach|ONI: Sword Base}} Longswords also participated in the [[Battle at Szurdok Ridge]] after [[SPARTAN-B312]] took out two Covenant {{Pattern|Cheru|Tyrant}} anti-aircraft emplacements, clearing the way for air support. The Longswords were able to destroy three {{Pattern|Deutoros|Scarab}}s, opening the path for the UNSC's ground assault force.{{Ref/Level|Halo: Reach|Tip of the Spear}} | |||
During the [[Fall of Reach]], two Longswords were launched against a Covenant {{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}} to [[First Battle of Sword Base|protect]] [[ | |||
During the opening stages of the [[Battle for Earth]], a pair of longswords bombed the unshielded {{Pattern|Syfon|assault carrier}} ''[[Day of Jubilation]]'', exposing its [[pinch fusion reactor]] and allowing [[John-117]] to fly in and detonate a recently acquired {{Pattern|Chershi|void maker|}} [[antimatter charge]] inside the carrier.{{Ref/Level|Halo 2|Cairo Station}} Numerous longswords participated in the [[Battle of Voi]] as escorts for [[Battle Group Victory]] in their attack on ''[[Anodyne Spirit]]'', with at least one shot down by a {{Pattern|Skar'wa|Mantis}}.{{Ref/Level|Halo 3|The Storm}} During the [[Battle of Installation 00]], one damaged longsword crashed into the surface of [[the Ark]].{{Ref/Level|Halo 3|The Ark (level)|The Ark}} | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo | *''[[Halo 3]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]'' | *''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]'' | ||
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant|Covenant]]'' | **''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant|Covenant]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]'' | *''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]'' | *''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{C|Emblem only}} | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== |