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| {{Status|Canon}} | | {{Era|UNSC|HCW|Post}} |
| {{Ship class infobox | | {{Ship class infobox |
| |name=C712 Longsword | | |name=C712 Longsword |
| |image=[[File:H2A - Longsword model.jpg|350px]] | | |image=[[File:H2A_-_Longsword_model.jpg|350px]] |
| |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]{{Ref/Book|Id=WF|[[Halo Warfleet]]|Section=Armaments|Page=17}} | | |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="WF">'''[[Halo Warfleet]]''', ''Armaments'', ''page 17''</ref> |
| |class=Anti-ship spaceplane{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | | |class=Anti-ship spaceplane<ref name="WF"/> |
| |role=Interception, attack{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | | |role=Interception, attack<ref name="WF"/> |
| |length={{Convert|33.5|m|ft|sp=us|sigfig=3}}{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | | |length={{Convert|33.5|m|ft|sp=us|sigfig=3}}<ref name="WF"/> |
| |width= | | |width= |
| |height= | | |height= |
| |mass={{Convert|180|MT}}{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | | |mass=180 metric tons<ref name="WF"/> |
| |power= | | |power= |
| |engine= | | |engine= |
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| |hull= | | |hull= |
| |shielding= | | |shielding= |
| |armament=*8 [[Machine-linked autocannon#M9109 ASW/AC 50mm|M9109 ASW/AC 50mm coilguns]]{{Ref/Reuse|WF}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | | |armament=*8 [[Machine-linked_autocannon#M9109_ASW.2FAC_50mm|M9109 ASW/AC 50mm coilguns]]<ref name="WF"/> |
| *4 [[ASGM-10 missile]]s{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | | *4 [[ASGM-10 missile]]s<ref name="WF"/> |
| *2 [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon|HAVOK nuclear missile]]s {{C|optional}}{{Ref/Comic|Id=esc12|HE|Issue=12}}
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| |complement= | | |complement= |
| |crew=2 | | |crew=2 |
| *Pilot{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | | *Pilot<ref name="WF"/> |
| *Sensor technician{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | | *Sensor technician<ref name="WF"/> |
| |passengers= | | |passengers= |
| |othersystems= | | |othersystems= |
| |era= | | |era= |
| |introduced= | | |introduced= |
| |affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | | |affiliation=[[UNSC]] |
| *[[UNSC Air Force]]{{Ref/Reuse|WF}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=160}}
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| *[[UNSC Navy]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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| }} | | }} |
| 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 smaller variant of the [[GA-TL1 Longsword]].<ref name="WF"/> |
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| ==Overview== | | ==Specifications== |
| ===Design details===
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| [[File:HWF longsword.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Many different armaments of the C712 Longsword.{{Ref/Reuse|WF}}]]
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| 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}}
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| ===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/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}} | | 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.2FAC_50mm|M9109 coilguns]] that fire 50mm rounds at enemy fighters and ground forces during tactical strikes.<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 112''</ref> There are four [[ASGM-10 missile]]s, which are specialized for use against singleships such as the [[Covenant]] [[Seraph]], although they are powerful enough to deal significant damage to targets not protected by [[energy shield]]s.<ref name="CEALibrary">'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''', [[Library (feature)|Library]]</ref> 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 name="WF"/> |
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| ==Ships of the line== | | ==Operational History== |
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| | Being a predecessor of the more common [[C709 Longsword]] variant used by [[UNSC Navy]], The C712 was a variant introduced for the [[UNSC Air Force]] commonly adhered for atmospheric operations, but can be operated in a vacuum. C712's were deployed vastly during the [[Human-Covenant War]] defending military assets and delivering high yielding nukes towards [[Covenant]] ships. Their most notable battles were during the [[Battle for Earth]] where [[pilots]] fought tirelessly during space and ground engagements. Longswords still remain in active service far beyond the human covenant war as they were seen delivering bombing runs and escorting the [[UNSC Infinity]].{{Citation needed}} |
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| | ==Known Ships== |
| *[[Longsword 91-002]] | | *[[Longsword 91-002]] |
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| ==Operational history== | | ==List of Appearances== |
| 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}}
| | *''[[Halo 3]] {{1st}} |
| | | *''[[Halo Legends]]'' |
| 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|antimatter charge|}} [[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}}
| | **''[[Origins]]'' |
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| ==Gallery==
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| <gallery>
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| File:Longsword-class Interceptor.png|A render of a C712 Longsword in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
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| File:Reach 5016743 Full.jpg|C712 Longswords at the [[Battle at Szurdok Ridge]] in ''Halo: Reach''.
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| File:reach 650311 Medium.jpg|Three Longswords performing an air strike.
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| File:HaloReach - InvasionLongswords.jpg|A section of Longswords flying in formation.
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| File:HR Autumn Longsword.png|A Longsword flanking the drydocked ''Pillar of Autumn''.
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| File:TempestLongsword.jpg|Air Force Longsword 91-002 crash site on an unidentified Halo installation.
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| File:H2A - Longswords bomb carrier.jpg|A pair of Longswords bomb [[Day of Jubilation|an assault carrier]] ahead of the Master Chief's attack during the Battle for Earth.
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| File:H3-GATL1LongswordFighterSide.png|A side preview of the GATL1 Longsword Fighter in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
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| File:H3-GATL1LongswordFighter.png|An angled preview of the GATL1 Longsword Fighter-Interceptor in ''Halo 3''.
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| File:Longsword7.jpg|A Longsword crashing on [[Installation 00]].
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| File:Ark longsword crash.jpg|The wreckage of a crashed Longsword on Installation 00
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| File:Longsword down.jpg|A frontal view of the C712 Longsword.
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| File:Voilongsword.jpg|An angled view of the Longsword (notice the 7-89 tag on it).
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| File:H3 E3 Shootdown.jpg|A Longsword being shot by a Covenant {{Pattern|Skar'wa|Mantis}}.
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| File:Longsword Escalation 4.png|A group of Longswords defending the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} in ''[[Halo: Escalation]] #4''.
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| File:HTFORAS_Longsword_Turnaround.jpg|Turnaround of the Longsword fighter in ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''.
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| </gallery>
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| ==List of appearances==
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| *''[[Halo 3]]'' {{1st}} | |
| *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' |
| *''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''
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| **''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant|Covenant]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | | *''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' |
| *''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
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| **''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]
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| *''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''
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| *''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
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| *''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]''
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| *''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{C|Emblem only}}
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| ==Sources== | | ==Sources== |
| {{Ref/Sources}} | | <references/> |
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| [[Category:Longsword variants]] | | [[Category:United Nations Space Command ship classes]] |
