Editing F-41 Broadsword

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{{Ship class infobox

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|role=[[Space fighter|Exoatmospheric]] multirole [[Wikipedia:Strike fighter|strike fighter]]  

|length= {{Convert|66.3|ft|m|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}

|width= {{Convert|64.5|ft|m|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}

|height= {{Convert|35.7|ft|m|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}

|mass= {{Convert|35|MT|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}

|power=[[Fusion reactor]]{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}

|shielding=Yes (F41E), not rated for slipspace {{Ref/Book|Id=Warfleet|HWF|Page=28-29}}

*2 [[Machine-linked autocannon#M1075 ASW/AC 35mm|M1075 ASW/AC 35mm MLA cannon]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}

*2 [[ST/Medusa missile#M6088 ST/MMP|M6088 ST/MMP missile]] delivery systems{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}

**1 [[AAM-50XR missile|AAM-50XR dogfight missile]] or {{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}

|crew=1 [[pilot]]

|introduced= c. [[2535]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}}

The '''F-41 Exoatmospheric Multirole Strike Fighter''' ('''F-41 EMSF'''), commonly known as the '''Broadsword''', is a VTOL atmospheric/exoatmospheric (A/X) multirole strike fighter manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]] and used by the [[United Nations Space Command]],{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}} as well as [[planet]]ary [[planetary defense force|defense force]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} Like other UNSC A/X attack craft, the Broadsword is named after a [[Wikipedia:Basket-hilted sword|bladed weapon]].

==Overview==

The F-41 Broadsword is a versatile and well-armed A/X strike fighter typically used to engage equal or superior enemy craft in low- to zero-gravity conditions. As its kind has few equals within humanity's known arsenal, the Broadsword was designed to address the incredible speed and firepower displayed by a variety of Covenant fighters. It is most prominently used by the [[UNSC Air Force]] in suborbital dogfights.{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} The [[AVIATOR-class Mjolnir]] helmet is recommended for use by Broadsword crew members.<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''[[AVIATOR-class Mjolnir]] description''</ref>

The F-41E Broadsword was introduced in [[2554]], featuring an upgrade package including [[energy shielding]] derived from the [[FSS-1000 Sabre]] that covers the entire fighter and recharges when depleted, specifically conceived to withstand [[pulse laser turret]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}<ref>[https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/the-halo-bulletin-9-24-14 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 9.24.14'']</ref><ref name="H4guide">'''[[Halo 4: Official Game Guide]] (Collector's Edition)''', ''page 60''</ref> However, these shields are not rated for [[Slipstream space|slipspace]] travel.<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Midnight]]'' ('''Cortana''': ''"The fighter's shields aren't rated for slipspace!"'')</ref> As well as shields, the F-41E features an advanced sensor and target designation suite that can process hundreds of targets, on top of reformulated Titanium-A armor panels. These upgrades were considered impossible to implement fleetwide under wartime conditions, and included a range of design improvements and deferred upgrades, such as reformulated Titanium-A panels and an upgraded fusion reactor to power the shields. However, the reactor failed to meet initial output projections, and as a result shielded F-41E Broadswords have a lower top speed and acceleration than earlier, unshielded variants. It is capable of transatmospheric operations, and can reach orbit under its own power using deuterium as a propellant {{Ref/Novel|HSoR|Chapter=17}}. While not as maneuverable as dedicated atmospheric interceptors, the F-41E is considered unequaled among human fighters in close-orbit dogfights. As with other modern Broadswords, its cockpit comes with a full cyberlink interface for augmented pilots, inertial compensators to mitigate the effects of high-G turns, and targeting software compatible with [[VISR]] interfaces. Like the previous F-41D, the F-41E can fold up its wings when landing in confined hangar bays.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}

The Broadsword is equipped with two [[Machine-linked autocannon#M1075 ASW/AC 35mm|M1075 ASW/AC 35mm MLA cannon]]s and two [[ST/Medusa missile#M6088 ST/MMP|M6088 ST/MMP missile]] pods mounted underneath the wings. The pod's standard munition is the AIM-90E short-range dogfight missile.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} The Broadsword has a Class-III hardpoint designed to carry [[AAM-50XR missile|AAM-50XR]] dogfight missiles or [[AGM-79C missile|AGM-79C]] anti-ship missiles.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} The hardpoint can also be used to carry an excavation-grade [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]].{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}<ref name="Composer">'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level ''[[Composer (level)|Composer]]''</ref><ref name="Midnight">'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level ''[[Midnight]]''</ref> It bestows the fighter a great effectiveness at ensuring the destruction of enemy [[capital ship]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|H4guide}}

Although the Broadsword has been in production since the mid-2530s, it was not adopted for widespread usage until the later days of the Human-Covenant War.{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} Regardless, tens of thousands of these space fighters were produced during the Human-Covenant War. Although intended for use with planetary defense forces and the UNSC's Air Force and Navy, the widely-distributed design plans were sent to many [[Outer Colonies]], where they were easily adapted to fabrication facilities found there. The availability of parts and the large number of trained pilots after the War has made "demilitarised" derivations of the Broadsword extremely popular with security contractors and mercenary groups.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}

In [[2552#August|August 2552]], at least two Broadswords were deployed to assist [[Battle of Tribute|civilian evacuation operations]] in [[Casbah]], [[Tribute]]<ref>'''Halo 4''', multiplayer level ''[[Landfall (level)|Landfall]]''</ref> while entire squadrons were deployed with [[FSS-1000 Sabre]]s during the [[Fall of Reach]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'''</ref>  

===Post-war===

{{Main|Post-Covenant War conflicts}}

Several were present at the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}'s commissioning ceremony in [[2557|February 2557]].<ref>'''[[The Commissioning]]'''</ref>

After the ''Infinity'' crash-landed on the [[shield world]] [[Requiem]]'s inner surface, Broadswords were deployed to assault the [[Ur-Didact]]'s [[Cryptum]] and the {{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}}s besieging the ship, but not before [[SPARTAN-II Program|Spartan]] [[John-117]] had reactivated the ship's MAC defense turrets. Together, the turrets and fighters drove the Cryptum off and destroyed at least two light cruisers.<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level ''[[Infinity (Halo 4 level)|Infinity]]''</ref> Later, as [[Gypsy Company]] was sent on a mission to destroy Forerunner [[particle cannon]]s, at least two Broadswords were deployed by the ''Infinity'' to assist.<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level ''[[Reclaimer (level)|Reclaimer]]''</ref>

''[[Ivanoff Station]]'' had several F-41E Broadsword fighters in its hangar bay, though they were not used during the Didact's attack on the station.{{Ref/Reuse|Composer}} John-117 armed one with a [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]], intending to destroy the Didact's ship, ''[[Mantle's Approach]]'', before he could unleash the [[Composer]] on [[Earth]]. John caught up with ''Mantle's Approach'' just before it entered slipspace, flying beneath its shields since the Broadsword's were inadequate for slipspace travel. After arriving at Earth, he used the Broadsword to destroy the ship's point-defense guns so that the ''Infinity'' could punch a hole through the ship. Flying the fighter inside the warship's hull, the walls closed around the Broadsword and crushed it, forcing the Spartan to carry the HAVOK the rest of the way to the Composer. The fighter's remains were completely destroyed when John destroyed ''Mantle's Approach'' with the nuclear weapon.{{Ref/Reuse|Midnight}}

In [[2558|February 2558]], six months after the [[New Phoenix Incident]], ''Infinity'' returned to Requiem. Immediately after emerging from slipspace, the ship and her complement [[Requiem Campaign|engaged]] the [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant remnant]] fleet orbiting Requiem. At least one flight of Broadswords was launched from ''Infinity's'' hangars, shooting down many [[Type-31 Seraph|Seraphs]], clearing the path of and providing cover for the [[D79-TC Pelican|Pelican dropships]] landing troops on the shield world.<ref>''[[Spartan Ops]]'', [[Departure|S101 Departure]] opening cinematic</ref> Once [[Fireteam Crimson]] was sent on a mission to [[Assassination of Parg Vol|assassinate]] Sangheili terrorist [[Parg Vol]] at "[[the Gate]]," the Spartans were overwhelmed by Covenant forces. Several Broadsword fighters were then sent by ''Infinity'' to destroy the [[Ru'swum-pattern Phantom|Phantoms]] and ease Crimson's evacuation.<ref>''Spartan Ops'', [[Catherine/Hunting Trip|S103 Hunting Trip]]</ref> Later, when Crimson was sent to [[Raid on Harvester|investigate]] [[Fireteam Switchback]]'s disappearance, three Broadswords were sent to survey [[Harvester (location)|the area]] and to soften up the opposition.<ref>''Spartan Ops'', [[Scattered/Switchback|S106 Switchback]]</ref>

*'''F-41E''' - Introduced in 2554, features reformulated Titanium-A panels, an upgraded fusion reactor, advanced target designation and tracking suite, and energy shields.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}

==Gameplay==

The Broadsword is a usable vehicle in ''[[Halo 4]]'' while being a controllable unit in ''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''.

File:H4 BroadswordMissileMounting Concept.jpg|Concept explorations of the HAVOK missile's mounting on the Broadsword fighter.

File:Halo Escalation 4.jpg|A Broadsword battling an [[AC-220 Vulture]] on the cover of ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 4]]''.

File:HaloStarfighter Concept.jpg|Concept art for the ''[[Halo: Starfighter]]'' game pitch, depicting a player-flyable Broadsword.

File:HSF Concept Broadsword action.jpg|''Halo: Starfighter'' concept art depicting the Broadsword.

File:HSF Concept Hangar boarding.jpg|''Halo: Starfighter'' concept art of pilots boarding their craft.

 

File:Commissioning-1.jpg|Broadswords at the UNSC ''Infinity''{{'}}s commissioning ceremony in ''[[The Commissioning]]''.

File:Broadsword H4guide.png|A render of the Broadsword.

File:H4-F41BroadswordXMSF-Side.jpg|An F-41 Broadsword suspended in ''Ivanoff''{{'}}s hangar bay.

File:F-41 Broadsword.png|A Broadsword inside one of ''Ivanoff''{{'}}s hangar bays.

File:HINF - Emblem icon - Broadsword Streak.png|The Broadsword Streak emblem in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.

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