Editing Morsam-pattern Seraph

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{{Disambig header|the Seraph seen in [[Halo: Reach]], [[Halo 4]] and several other sources|Seraph model seen in [[Halo 2]] and [[Halo 3]]|Kai-pattern Seraph}}
{{Ship class infobox
|name=Morsam-pattern Seraph
|image=[[File:H4-T31SeraphXMF.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges]]<ref name="HTEVG">''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 169</ref>
|class=[[Seraph]]
|role=Combat [[space fighter]]
|length={{Convert|31|m|ft}}<ref name="HTEVG"/>
|width={{Convert|15.1|m|ft}}<ref name="HTEVG"/>
|height={{Convert|5.6|m|ft}}<ref>''[[Halo: Reach]]'', 3D model data</ref>
|mass=
|engine=[[Impulse drive]]
|slipspace drive=Equipped
|hull=[[Nanolaminate hull plating]]
*Equipped with [[energy shielding]]
|armament=
*2× [[Pulse laser turret|Pulse laser]]s<ref name="enc283">''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', p. 283 (2011)</ref>
*2× [[heavy plasma cannon]]s<ref name="enc283"/>
*1× [[Plasma charge]]<ref name="enc283"/>
|crew=1 [[pilot]]<ref name="enc283"/>
|era=*[[Human-Covenant War]]
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|introduced=
|affiliation=[[Covenant]]<br>[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]}}
The '''Morsam-pattern Seraph''', classified by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] as the '''Type-31 Exoatmospheric Multirole Fighter''',<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/ ''Halo Waypoint'': The Universe - Tech]</ref> was one of the main [[Design pattern|production models]] of the [[Covenant]]'s [[Seraph]] [[space fighter]]s, alongside the [[Kai-pattern Seraph]].<ref>''Halo: Reach'', Game Stats</ref> Formerly manufactured and produced by [[Assembly Forges]], the Seraph is the successor to the older [[Tarasque heavy fighter|''Tarasque''-class heavy fighter]]. It is a more powerful, though less common counterpart to the unshielded and expendable [[Type-27 Banshee]].<ref>''Halo: Reach'', game manual</ref>

==Specifications==
===Design details===
The Seraph features a piscine, teardrop-like shape, fitting with the overall design elegance the [[Covenant]] is known for. Seraph fighters are mostly stored in the [[hangar bay]]s of Covenant ships or stations when they are not in battle or escorting a ship. ''Morsam''-pattern Seraphs have two movable flaps on either side of their hull, and their twin "tails" are articulated to aid with directing exhaust. These features give the Seraph superior turning capabilities in zero-gravity environments. Despite their efficiency and speed in space, Seraph fighters are graceless and sluggish in atmospheric conditions due to their odd teardrop-like shape. Seraphs fill a variety of roles in a [[Covenant fleet]], such as a strike fighter or for ship-to-ship combat in dogfights.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-gb/universe/detail/82613d70-17cc-4652-8ab1-a1f16e29c516/banshee-fighter '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Banshee Fighter'']</ref> Seraphs can also be used for the occasional bombing run.<ref name="enc283"/> 

As the Covenant's main space-based attack fighter, the Seraph is highly maneuverable while in space, and can easily keep pace with the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]'s [[GA-TL1 Longsword]].<ref name="enc283"/>

===Armaments===
Seraphs have demonstrated that they are a very effective counter-weapon against Longsword interceptors unless the latter attacks from the side or behind. Seraphs usually attack in formations of ten, their assaults on enemy ships range from simple harassment to full out strafing attacks. They have also been seen patrolling in pairs. It is assumed that Seraph fighters can be piloted by a single [[Sangheili]] or [[Jiralhanae]].<ref name="enc283"/>

The Seraph is armed with a variety of weapons. Seraphs are seen firing a heavy plasma cannon, and are also armed with a pulse laser and plasma charges for strafing and bombing runs.<ref name="enc283"/>

==Operational history==
During the [[Fall of Reach]], the Seraphs attempted to disable the UNSC ships and orbital stations over the planet [[Reach]], while providing some cover for the Covenant boarding crews. These attempts were subsequently prevented by UNSC [[YSS-1000 Sabre|''Sabre''-class interceptors]], [[UNSC frigate|frigates]], and Longsword interceptors.<ref name="lnos">''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]</ref> 

During the [[Skirmish over Threshold]], the [[Covenant]] {{Class|DDS|carrier}} ''[[Ascendant Justice]]'' deployed Seraphs to stop the approach of the [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longsword]] fighter commanded by [[John-117]]. However, John and his makeshift crew sent a remote-piloted [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican dropship]] with [[Moray space mine]]s attached ahead of them. Though the dropship was destroyed, the mines detached and destroyed the Seraph squadron, allowing the Longsword to land safely in ''Ascendant Justice's'' hanger bay.<ref>''[[Halo: First Strike]]'', Chapter ??</ref>

On [[2558|February 7, 2558]], when the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} returned to the shield world [[Requiem]] to [[Requiem Campaign|engage]] the local [[Promethean]] forces, numerous Seraphs belonging to [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] were deployed around Requiem to prevent the humans from gaining entrance. These Seraphs attacked ''Infinity'' and the Pelicans it deployed to the surface, but were repelled by a squadron of [[F-41 Broadsword]] strike fighters.<ref>''[[Spartan Ops]]'', [[Departure]]</ref>

Several Seraphs from [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s Covenant attacked ''Infinity'' during the [[Battle of Aktis IV]].<ref>''[[Halo: Escalation]]'', [[Halo: Escalation Issue 15|Issue #15]]</ref> Several wings saw action on both sides during the [[Battle of Sunaion]].<ref>''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', campaign level, [[Battle of Sunaion (level)|Battle of Sunaion]]</ref>

''Morsam''-pattern Seraphs were used by an occupying force on [[Reach]] in [[2559]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/shadows-of-the-former ''Halo Waypoint:'' Canon Fodder - Shadows of the Former]</ref>

==Gameplay==
===''Halo: Reach''===
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In ''[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]'', there is a [[Pilotable Seraph|glitch]] that makes it possible to hit a Seraph with an EMP shot from a [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistol]] and hijack it.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=news&cid=29802 ''Bungie.net'': How To Fly the Seraph - Tutorial]</ref>

===''Halo: Fleet Battles''===
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====Covenant Seraph Interceptor Flight====
*Flight slots: 1
*Movement: 16"
*Damage track: 2
*Systems loadout: None
*Weapons: vs. wing targets
**Range: Contact
**Dice: 2

==Trivia==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Type-31 Seraphs}}
*In the ''Halo: Reach'' post-game stats, the Seraph icon is erroneously represented by the image of a Sabre. On [[Halo Waypoint]], the image is that of a regular [[Type-26 Banshee]]. On [[Bungie.net]], the correct image of a Seraph is shown.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:HR_Seraph_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Seraph for ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR-T31SeraphXMF-Render.jpg|Side view of the Seraph in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR-T31SeraphXMF-Views.png|Views of the Seraph in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Seraph render.png|Profile view of a Type-31 ''Morsam''-pattern Seraph XMF in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HaloReach - SeraphProfile.png|An angled side view of a Seraph.
File:HaloReach - T31XMF.png|Fore view of a Seraph.
File:Reach Seraphs.png|A Seraph shot down by [[M71 Anti-Aircraft Gun|UNSC anti-air turret]] nearby the [[Sabre Program Launch/Research Range]].
File:HaloReach - SeraphFormation.png|Three Seraph starfighters in formation.
File:Seraph dogfight.jpg|A Seraph being shot by a Sabre during Operation: UPPER CUT.
File:Docked Seraphs.jpg|''Seraph''-class starfighters docked inside a Covenant corvette's hangar.
File:HaloReach - T31XMFs.jpg|Two Seraph starfighters. Take note of the tail booms, indicating the turning direction of the craft.
File:Seraph reach.jpg| A Seraph in orbit above [[Reach]].
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 4]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''
*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''

==Sources==
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