Editing FSS-1000 Sabre

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{{Ship Class Infobox

|name='''YSS-1000 Prototype Anti-Ship Spaceplane'''

|manufacturer=

|class=YSS-1000

|role=Starfighter

|length=80.7 feet (24.6 meters)<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 161''</ref>

|width=62.1 feet (18.9 meters)<ref name="EVG"/>

|height=

|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]]

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==

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 asynchronous linear-induction, 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"/>

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"/>

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's existence 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>

*''[[Echo 1]]''

*''[[Echo 2]]''

*''[[Echo 3]]''

*''[[Echo 4]]''

The Sabre is usable only in the space combat segment of the level ''Long Night of Solace''.

 

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.

*Like the [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longsword]] and the [[Shortsword|Shortsword]], the Sabre is name after a [[Wikipedia:Sabre|bladed weapon]].

*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>

File:Sabreforerear.png|A forwards/backwards render of the YSS-1000.

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:Halo- Reach - Saber Launch.jpg|Inside a launch facility

File:sabre launch.png|Sabre lifting off.

File:Halo- Reach - Saber Launching.jpg|Sabre fighters being launched.

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 Campaign10.jpg|Sabres in combat above Reach near ''Anchor 9''.

File:Reach-UNSC Savannah.png|Sabre fighters escorting {{UNSCShip|Savannah}}.

File:Halo- Reach - Saber Shields.jpg|A Sabre's energy shields taking fire in combat.

File:HaloReach - Space Battle.jpg|A Sabre and the UNSC ''Savannah'' assaulting ''Ardent Prayer''.

File:Comparison6047-2.jpg|A comparison of the size of a Sabre to a Pelican docked at ''Anchor 9''.

File:Sabre_design.jpg|A conceptual model of the Sabre.

File:SabreConcept_1.jpg|An early concept of the Sabre.

File:SabreConcept_2.jpg|Several early conceptual explorations of the Sabre.

File:Sabre - MissileCompartment.png|Concept art showing the details of the missile loadout of the Sabre.

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