Editing GA-TL1 Longsword

|image=[[File:Longsword-class Interceptor.png|350px]]

|manufacturer=*Designed by [[Gov Aukland]] and [[Thomas Levesque]]{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}

*Built by [[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 112''</ref>

|length = {{Convert|64.1|m|ft|sigfig=3|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}<ref name="enc">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''' ''(2009)'', ''page 251''</ref>

*'''C712 variant''': {{Convert|33.5|m|ft|sigfig=3|sp=us}}{{Ref/Book|Id=warfleet|[[Halo: Warfleet]]|Section=Armaments|Page=16-17}}

|width = {{Convert|75|m|ft|sigfig=3|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc}}

|mass = '''C712 variant''': 180 metric tons{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}

|engine=Twin fusion reactors{{Ref/Reuse|enc}}

|hull=[[Titanium-A]] battleplate<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 40''</ref>

*[[ASGM-15 missile]]s{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR19|HSOR|Chapter=19}}

*[[ASGM-10 missile]]s (4){{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}

*[[110mm rotary cannon]]s (C709 variant){{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}<ref name="FS28">'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 28''</ref>

*4 [[ASGM-10 missile]]s{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}

|complement=Cryo chambers {{C|optional}}<ref name="FS37">'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 37''</ref>

*Systems operator{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}

*[[UNSC Navy]]{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}

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The '''GA-TL1 Interceptor/Strike Fighter''', or '''Longsword''', is the mainstay multi-mission platform in service with the [[UNSC Air Force]] and [[UNSC Navy]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}<ref name="Bulletin">[https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/the-halo-bulletin-9-24-14 '''Halo Waypoint''' - The Halo Bulletin: 9.24.14]</ref> Longswords are capable of atmospheric and exoatmospheric (A/X) operation and can be fitted for myriad roles simultaneously. Among those roles, Longswords most often operate as fleet defense fighters, orbital defense and deep space interceptors, or as strike fighters, among other, more specialized tasks.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}

 

==Specifications==

[[File:HWF longsword.jpg|thumb|left|250px|The various ordnance carried by a C712 Longsword.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}]]

 

While there are several noticeable external and presumably internal differences among variants, all Longswords share a common overall architecture. The craft features a wide, manta ray-like design with a rear-facing boom apparatus protruding from the center of the fuselage, similar to that of the [[B-65 Shortsword]] bomber. The exhaust ports for the Longsword's twin fusion engines{{Ref/Reuse|enc}} are also visible at the rear of the fuselage.

The standard armament of the GA-TL1 is the [[M9109 ASW/AC MLA|M9109 50mm cannon]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}<ref>'''Halo: Reach''' manual</ref> Some variants are armed with [[110mm rotary cannon]]s{{Ref/Reuse|FS28}} or a turreted [[120mm ventral gun]] that can be retracted into the hull,<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 58''</ref> though the latter is likely a secondary weapon. The Longsword can also accommodate any of several supplementary weapon systems, including four [[ASGM-10 missile]]s,{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR13|HSOR|Chapter=13}} or [[ASGM-15 missile]]s{{Ref/Reuse|SOR19}} a variety of bombs including laser-guided [[M888 Octadart bomb]]s,{{Ref/Reuse|SOR19}} [[M1011 Moray space mine]]s, or even a single {{Class|Shiva|nuclear missile}}; when remotely piloted, the Longsword itself can be used as a delivery system for the ''Shiva'' warhead.<ref name="remote">'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''pages 322-324''</ref> As well as Shiva nuclear missiles, Longswords are capable of deploying [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Escalation12}} Longswords are also capable of dropping and deploying certain variants of [[ordnance pod]]s to resupply troops on the ground.{{Ref/Game|[[Halo: Reach]]|[[Firefight]]}}

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==Operational history==

===Human-Covenant war===

Later, Longswords were deployed on the front lines of nearly every major engagement of the [[Human-Covenant War]] under the [[UNSC Navy]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} [[Longsword Squadron Delta]], assigned to the frigate {{UNSCShip|Commonwealth}}, engaged [[Covenant]] forces during the [[Battle of Chi Ceti]], the first space battle of the war. The Longswords were destroyed when the ''Commonwealth'' was forced to sacrifice them to get a shot on the ''[[Unrelenting]]'' with a [[Shiva-class nuclear missile]]. The Longswords that survived the firefight were destroyed when the nuclear weapon detonated.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''' ''(2001)'', ''pages 112-113''</ref>

During the [[Battle of Voi]], numerous Longswords aided a number of frigates in attacking the [[Prophet of Truth]]'s [[Anodyne Spirit|ship]], once John-117 cleared the way by destroying an [[Skar'wa-pattern Mantis|anti-aircraft battery]]. However, the attack proved unsuccessful and [[Truth's fleet]] was able to evacuate through the [[Portal at Voi]] which they opened moments after the failed attack.{{Ref/Level|Id=storm|Halo 3|[[The Storm]]}} Longswords subsequently took part in the [[Battle of Installation 00]] after the [[Fleet of Retribution]] and the [[Seventh Fleet]] followed Truth through the portal to prevent the firing of the [[Halo Array]]. At least one was shot down during the battle and crashed on the Ark which was witnessed by the ground team led by John-117.{{Ref/Level|[[Halo 3]]|[[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]}}

In [[2559#October|October 2559]], several of the ''Infinity's'' Longswords took part in [[Operation: WOLFE]], fighting against [[Escharum]]'s [[intrusion corvette]] and the forces that it unleashed.{{Ref/Novel|SoR}}

 

There are multiple variants of the GA-TL1 Longsword that are designed to perform specific functions, such as the C708, the C709, and the C712.<ref name="HCEALibrary">'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''', [[Library (feature)|Library]]</ref> However, these variations are not static; Longswords can be modified on a craft-by-craft basis to fit the needs of a given mission.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}

*'''[[C708 Longsword]]''' - The C708 is a variant of the Longsword.{{Ref/Reuse|HCEALibrary}}

 

*'''[[C709 Longsword]]''' - The C709 variant is designed to apply force in exoatmospheric engagements. It is armed with a 110mm rotary cannon.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} Despite its focus on exoatmospheric combat, the C709 features large air intakes and a non-polarized canopy.<ref name="CE">'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'''</ref><ref name="H2">'''[[Halo 2]]'''</ref>

File:LongswordCockpitCEA.jpg|The cockpit of a C709 Longsword.

 

*'''[[C712 Longsword]]''' - The C712 variant (designated [[Hull classification symbol|SS-110]] by the [[UNSC Air Force]]),<ref>'''Halo: Warfleet''' ''page 17''</ref> specializes in short-range atmospheric/exoatmospheric (A/X) strike runs. It can carry an assortment of missile and mine delivery systems. The C712 features a large, polarized canopy and integrated air intakes.{{Ref/Reuse|Origins}}<ref name="H3">'''[[Halo 3]]'''</ref><ref name="Reach">'''[[Halo: Reach]]'''</ref>

 

*'''[[C718 Longsword]]''' - The C718 is another Longsword variant.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFMasterClass|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/master-class|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Master Class|D=12|M=7|Y=2021}}

 

*The C709's cabin is nearly as long as that of an [[Wikipedia:Airbus A230|Airbus A320]], a commercial airliner.<ref>[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=1069623 '''halo.bungie.org''': ''Updated Halo vehicle scales + vs real life" - Bry'']</ref>

File:HTV-Unbound-Longswords.jpg|Soren-066 heads to steal a Longsword in ''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''.

*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''

*''[[Halo Mythos]]''

*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{C|Poster only}}