Morsam-pattern Seraph: Difference between revisions

|manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges]]<ref name="HTEVG">''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 169</ref>

|length=31 meters (101.7 feet){{Ref/Reuse|HTEVG}}

|width=15.1 meters (49.5 feet){{Ref/Reuse|HTEVG}}

|height=5.6 meters (18.3 feet)<ref>''[[Halo: Reach]]'', 3D model data</ref>

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*4x [[Fuel rod cannon|Novox-pattern fuel rod cannon]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}<ref name="forge">''Halo: Reach'', Seraph in-game vehicle</ref>

|affiliation=[[Covenant]]<br>[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]}}

The '''''Morsam''-pattern Heavy Strike Fighter''' {{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 older [[Kai-pattern Seraph]].<ref>''Halo: Reach'', Game Stats</ref> Formerly manufactured and produced by [[Assembly Forges]], the Seraph is the successor to the older [[Keljiric-pattern Tarasque|''Tarasque''-class heavy fighter]]. It is a more powerful, though less common counterpart to the unshielded and expendable {{Pattern|Elsedda|Banshee}}.<ref>''Halo: Reach'', game manual</ref>

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 bay]]s 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.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-gb/universe/detail/82613d70-17cc-4652-8ab1-a1f16e29c516/banshee-fighter '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Banshee Fighter'']</ref> Seraphs can also be used for the occasional bombing run.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}

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 [[FSS-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 [[Battle over Installation 04|opening stages]] of the [[Battle of Installation 04|Battle of]] [[Installation 04]], as the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} was boarded by [[Covenant]] [[Covenant military|forces]] of the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]], Seraph fighters, as well as {{Pattern|Elsedda|Banshee}} were deployed to attack the UNSC cruiser. The [[ODSTs]] of [[Fireteam Raven]] managed to activate the vessel's [[M910 Rampart point defense network]], inflicting heavy casualties on the attacking Seraphs and Banshees.<ref>'''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''', campaign level ''[[Escape (Halo: Fireteam Raven level)|Escape]]''</ref>

During the [[Skirmish over Threshold]], the [[Covenant]] {{Pattern|Ruma|light 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 [[M1011 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>

 

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>

 

''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>