Editing FSS-1000 Sabre

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{{Ship Class Infobox
|name='''YSS-1000 Prototype Anti-Ship Spaceplane'''
|image=[[File:Sabre-class Starfighter.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=
|class=YSS-1000
|role=
*[[Space fighter]]
*Planetary/ orbital defense
|length=24.6 meters (80.7 feet)<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 161''</ref>
|width=18.9 meters (62.1 feet)<ref name="EVG"/>
|height=
|engine=*Two main engines and wing-mounted thrusters
*Detachable multi-stage booster rocket system
|slipspace drive=
|hull=
|armament=*Two [[M1024 ASW/AC 30mm MLA cannon]]s<ref name="EVG"/>
*Two [[ST/Medusa missile]] delivery systems<ref name="EVG"/>
|complement-title=Crew
|complement=*One pilot
*One radar intercept officer<ref name="EVG"/>
|era=[[Human-Covenant War]]
|affiliation=[[UNSC Air Force]]
}}
The '''YSS-1000 Prototype Anti-Ship Spaceplane''', commonly known as the '''Sabre''', is a highly classified [[starfighter]] used by the [[UNSC Air Force]] in surgical orbital combat.<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><ref name="EVG"/>

==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 [[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 [[Mass driver|asynchronous linear-induction]], [[Fusion drive|nuclear technology]],<ref name="Waypoint"/> or other traditional means of surface-to-orbit transit. The Sabre also possesses powerful [[Energy shielding#Human energy shielding|energy shielding technology]], which covers all areas of the craft and quickly recharges when depleted.<ref name="e3"/><ref name="Waypoint"/><ref name="EVG"/>

The Sabre is designed for the dual purposes of peak acceleration and maneuverability in orbital combat, due in large part to a powerful afterburner system. This emphasis on speed and responsiveness enables the Sabre to perform feats that other human single ships cannot accomplish, and even allows the craft to compete favorably with the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]]'s more technologically advanced [[Type-31 Exoatmospheric Multi-role Fighter|Type-31 Seraph fighter]]. The Sabre is capable of performing complex [[wikipedia:Aileron roll|aileron rolls]], [[Wikipedia:Split S|Split S]] maneuvers, and [[Wikipedia:Immelmann turn|Immelmann turns]].<ref name="LNoS"/>

===Armament===
The Sabre's armament includes twin [[M1024 ASW/AC 30mm MLA cannon|M1024 30mm autocannons]] as well as twin-linked [[ST/Medusa missile]] pods; these missiles are capable of maintaining a lock on even fast-moving and highly evasive craft which could likely "shake" most projectiles. The Sabre's 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 disrupting or disabling targeted craft.<ref name="Waypoint"/><ref name="EVG"/>

==Operational history==
The Sabre was developed by 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"/> The craft's existence has been denied by three separate administrations,<ref name="LNoS"/> and the program has remained secret throughout its existence.<ref name="EVG"/><ref name="Waypoint"/>

The earliest known use of the Sabre was during a [[Mamore insurrections|counter-insurgency operation]] on [[Mamore]] on [[2552#May|May 10, 2552]]. [[SPARTAN-B312]] demonstrated great skill in piloting the Sabre, thus gaining the approval of [[Colonel]] [[Urban Holland]] and resulting in the Spartan's assignment to [[Noble Team]].<ref>''Halo: Reach'' game manual</ref>

Multiple Sabres were stored in launch facilities across the surface of the planet [[Reach]], including [[Sabre Program Launch/Research Range|the newest facility]] near [[Farkas Lake]].<ref name="Waypoint"/><ref name="EVG"/> In addition, the orbital platform ''[[Anchor 9]]'' had several Sabres stored in its launch bays.<ref name="LNoS">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Reach''', multiplayer level ''[[Anchor 9 (level)|Anchor 9]]''</ref> During the [[Fall of Reach]] in [[2552|summer 2552]], SPARTAN-B312 and [[Jorge-052]] of [[Noble Team]] used a Sabre during [[Operation: UPPER CUT]], in which multiple Sabres were used to board the [[SDV-class heavy corvette|Covenant corvette]] ''[[Ardent Prayer]]'' in order to use it to deliver a [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine#Atypical uses|makeshift slipspace bomb]] to the [[CSO-class supercarrier|Covenant supercarrier]] ''[[Long Night of Solace]]''. Before assaulting the corvette, the Sabres were used to defend ''Anchor 9'' against several [[Type-27 Exoatmospheric Multi-role Fighter|Banshee interceptors]], Seraph starfighters, and [[Phantom gunboat]]s.<ref name="LNoS"/> SPARTAN-B312 and the other pilots were 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="EVG"/><ref name="LNoS"/><ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 7''</ref>

==Identified Sabres==
*''[[Bravo 029]]''
*''[[Echo 1]]''
*''[[Echo 2]]''
*''[[Echo 3]]''
*''[[Echo 4]]''

==Gameplay==
The Sabre is usable only 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.<ref>[http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-2010-halo-reach/700423 '''GameTrailers''': ''E3 2010: Campaign Walkthrough HD'']</ref> 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.<ref>[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=1019331 '''HBO Forums''': ''Sabre 'expert controls'']</ref> 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.<ref>[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=1019338 '''HBO Forums''': ''JonnyOThan of Bungie'']</ref> 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 [[Wikipedia:Immelmann turn|Immelmann turns]] can be performed by using the left bumper.<ref>[http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/30048/bigger '''1up''': ''E3 2010: Halo Reach Stage Video Demo'']</ref> 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.<ref name="gamespot">[http://e3.gamespot.com/video/6266242/?hd=1 '''GameSpot''': ''Halo: Reach E3 2010 Stage Demo: Halo: Reach'']</ref>

In ''Halo: Reach'', crucial aspects of [[wikipedia:orbital mechanics|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 [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longsword]], [[B-65 Shortsword|Shortsword]] and [[F-41 Broadsword|Broadsword]], the Sabre is name after a [[Wikipedia:Sabre|bladed weapon]].
*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 officially non-existent, some sources erroneously describe the Sabre 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 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]]. Interestingly, colliding with or ramming an [[orbital insertion pod]] will destroy a fully-shielded Sabre and kill the player, despite the pod's small size. The death will register as "Collision Damage" and the player will receive a "Collision Damage" kill, but will not receive a splatter medal.
*Early in ''[[Halo 2]]'' development a [[Strike Fighter]] was planned but ultimately cut. Concept art for the Strike Fighter bears strong resemblance to the Sabre, suggesting this concept art may have served as a starting point for the Sabre.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:HReach-YSS1000SabreStarfighter.png|An angled view of the YSS-1000 Sabre starfighter.
File:Sabre_ref.jpg|A turnaround reference of the Sabre.
File:UNSC-A9-Sabre-sign1.png|Detail of the Sabre emblem.
File:Strike fighter concept.png|Concept sketch of the scrapped ''[[Halo 2]]'' "Strike Fighter." Note the similarities to the Sabre.
File:SabreConcept_1.jpg|An early concept of the Sabre.
File:SabreConcept_2.jpg|Several early conceptual explorations of the Sabre.
File:Ih sabre engine top and front01.jpeg|Conceptual views of the Sabre.
File:Sabre_design.jpg|A conceptual model of the Sabre.
File:Sabre - MissileCompartment.png|Concept art showing an early version of the Medusa missile pod.
File:Ih sabre fastpack01.jpeg|Concept art of the Sabre's rocket booster packs. 
File:SabreCannon.jpg|The Sabre's port side [[M1024 ASW/AC 30mm MLA cannon|M1024 cannon]].
File:SabrePod.jpg|The Sabre's port side [[ST/Medusa missile|Medusa missile launch pod]].
File:Insertion pod attack.jpg|A Sabre attacks Covenant [[orbital insertion pod]]s during Operation: UPPER CUT.
File:Sabre-close-up.jpg|''Bravo 029'' docking with ''Anchor 9''.
File:Saber Cockpit.png|The Sabre's cockpit.
File:Halo- Reach - Saber Engines.jpg|A rear view of the Sabre.
File:Halo- Reach - Saber Launch.jpg|Inside a Sabre launch facility.
File:sabre launch.png|A Sabre, lifting off.
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:Reach E310 Campaign09.jpg|The Sabre's heads-up display.
File:HaloReach - Space Battle.jpg|A Sabre and the {{UNSCShip|Savannah}} assaulting the [[Covenant]] [[SDV-class heavy corvette|corvette]] ''[[Ardent Prayer]]''.
File:Gamma repair bay.jpg|A Sabre in the repair bay of [[Gamma Station]].
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}

==Sources==
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