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| {{Title|''Morsam''-pattern Seraph}} | | {{Era|H2|FOR|TF|FS|GOO|ILB}} |
| {{Status|Canon}} | | {{FOF-1}} |
| {{Disambig header|the Seraph seen in [[Halo: Reach]], [[Halo 4]] and several other sources|the Seraph model seen in [[Halo 2]] and [[Halo 3]]|Kai-pattern Seraph}} | | {{Cleanup}} |
| {{Ship class infobox | | {{Ship |
| |name=''Morsam''-pattern Heavy Strike Fighter
| | |image= [[Image:Seraphagain.jpg|300px]] |
| |image=[[File:H4-T31SeraphXMF.png|300px]] | | |name=Seraph Starfighter |
| |manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges]]{{Ref/Book|Id=evg|EVG|Page=169}} | | |manufacturer= |
| |class=[[Seraph]] | | |line= |
| |role=Combat [[space fighter]] | | |model=''Seraph''-class Starfighter |
| |length={{Convert|101.8|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | | |class=Starfighter |
| |width={{Convert|49.5|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | | |length=27.8 meters (91.3 feet) |
| |height={{Convert|18.4|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Game|HR|3D model data}} | | |width= |
| |mass= {{Convert|61.7|MT}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | | |height= |
| |engine=[[Impulse drive]] | | |mass= |
| | |max accel= |
| | |max speed space= |
| | |max speed air= |
| | |engine= |
| |slipspace drive= | | |slipspace drive= |
| |hull=[[Nanolaminate hull plating]] | | |slipspace speed= |
| *Equipped with [[energy shielding]]
| | |poweroutput= |
| |armament= | | |power= |
| *4× [[heavy plasma cannon|''Gle'mahn''-pattern heavy plasma cannon]]s{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=288}}{{Ref/Reuse|forge}}
| | |hull= |
| *4x [[Fuel rod cannon|''Novox''-pattern fuel rod cannon]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Game|Id=forge|HR|Seraph in-game vehicle}}
| | |sensor= |
| *1× [[Plasma charge]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=283}}{{Ref/Book|Id=HGoO|Halo:Ghosts of Onyx|Prologue}}
| | |target= |
| |crew=1 [[pilot]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}} | | |navigation= |
| |era=*[[Human-Covenant War]] | | |avionics= |
| *[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
| | |countermeasures= |
| |introduced= | | |armament=[[Pulse Laser]], [[Plasma Charge]] |
| |affiliation= | | |complement= |
| *[[Covenant]]
| | |crew= 1 |
| *[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]
| | |skeleton= |
| *[[Swords of Sanghelios]]
| | |passengers= |
| *[[Keepers of the One Freedom]]
| | |capacity= |
| *[[Banished]]
| | |consumables= |
| | |othersystems= |
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| | |era= 9th Age of Reclamation |
| | |affiliation=[[Covenant]] |
| }} | | }} |
| The '''''Morsam''-pattern Heavy Strike Fighter''' {{Type|31|Exoatmospheric Multirole Fighter}},{{Ref/Reuse|evg}} was one of the main [[Design pattern|production models]] of the [[Covenant]]'s [[Seraph]] [[space fighter]]s, alongside the older [[Kai-pattern Seraph]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Formerly manufactured and produced by [[Assembly Forges]], the Seraph is the successor to the older [[Keljiric-pattern Tarasque|''Tarasque''-class heavy fighter]]. It is a more powerful, though less common counterpart to the unshielded and expendable {{Pattern|Elsedda|Banshee}}.{{Ref/Game|HR|Halo: Reach manua|game manual}} | | The '''''Seraph''-class Starfighter''' is assumed to be the [[Covenant]] main starfighter, and is hypothesized to be the Covenant's counterpart to the [[UNSC]] [[C709 Longsword starfighter|Longsword]]. Each Seraph has a teardrop and piscine like design. It may also be a pleasing aesthetic design to Covenant eyes since such carapace-like curves are prevalent throughout Covenant design. They are stored in Covenant capital ships (both [[CCS-class Battlecruiser]]s and [[Assault Carriers]]) when they are not in battle or escorting a ship. |
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| ==Overview==
| | Seraphs have demonstrated that they can compete with, and have proved a troublesome foe for Human Longsword pilots. They usually attack in formations of ten, with their assaults on enemy ships ranging from simple harassment, to full out strafing attacks. Unlike the Banshee, Seraphs are equipped with energy shields, but these are only a fraction of the strength of those on larger ships and are easily dispersed. |
| ===Design details===
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| 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/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/detail/82613d70-17cc-4652-8ab1-a1f16e29c516/banshee-fighter|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Banshee Fighter|D=30|M=01|Y=2013}} Seraphs can also be used for the occasional bombing run.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}
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| 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/Reuse|Enc11}}
| | The Seraph has been known to be utilized as an air superiority fighter, but was noted as clumsy and sluggish in an atmosphere, indicating that such a capability is only a secondary role<ref>[[Ghosts of Onyx]]</ref>. Faster and harder hitting than the Banshee, the Seraph poses a significant aerial threat. |
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| ===Armaments=== | | == Appearances == |
| 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/Reuse|Enc11}} | | [[Image:Seraph.jpg|thumb|left|A Seraph seen outside [[Cairo Station]].]] |
| | Seraphs are a common adversary of UNSC starfighter pilots, however prior to [[Halo 2]] they were only mentioned in the expanded universe and novels. They have destroyed many UNSC fighters with losses of their own but with exsperiance the UNSC pilots are starting to hold their own. The Seraph made its first in game appearance dog-fighting with Longsword fighters outside [[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station]] during the [[First Battle of Earth]]<ref>[[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station]] viewed outside of the station</ref>. |
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| The Seraph is armed with a variety of weapons. Seraphs are seen firing multiple heavy plasma cannons and are also armed with fuel rod cannons and plasma charges for strafing and bombing runs.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}} The Seraph's four fuel rod cannons are also capable of locking onto air targets.{{Ref/Reuse|forge}} The plasma charge's flames are 3,000 degrees.{{Ref/Reuse|HGoO}} | | A Seraph can also be viewed in intricate detail on the levels [[The Arbiter (Level)|The Arbiter]] and [[The Oracle (Level)|The Oracle]]. One of these vessels is seen in a hangar within a Heretic occupied [[Forerunner]] [[Gas Mine|facility]] suspended within the atmosphere of the gas giant [[Threshold]]<ref>[[The Arbiter (level)|The Arbiter]] and [[The Oracle (level)|The Oracle]]</ref>.[[Sesa 'Refumee]], the Heretic leader, attempts to escape the giant storms of Threshold in this Seraph, but is successfully stopped by the [[Arbiter]], who slays him in personal combat. |
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| ==Operational history==
| | The Seraph Starfighters are also seen in Halo 3 during the cutscene of the Ark level where they are escorting the [[Brute]] capital ships as they engage the [[Sangheili]] battle group. [[Miranda Keyes|Miranda Keyes']] strategy in the [[Battle of Installation 00|Battle of The Ark]] was engaging the Seraphs while the Elites handled the Brute [[CCS-class Battlecruiser|Cruisers]]. |
| 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 [[FSS-1000 Sabre|''Sabre''-class interceptors]], [[UNSC frigate|frigates]], and Longsword interceptors.{{Ref/Level|Id=lnos|HR|Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace}}
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| During the [[Battle over Installation 04|opening stages]] of the [[Battle of Installation 04|Battle of]] [[Installation 04]], as the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} was boarded by [[Covenant]] [[Covenant military|forces]] of the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]], Seraph fighters, as well as {{Pattern|Elsedda|Banshee}} were deployed to attack the UNSC cruiser. The [[ODSTs]] of [[Fireteam Raven]] managed to activate the vessel's [[M910 Rampart point defense network]], inflicting heavy casualties on the attacking Seraphs and Banshees.{{Ref/Level|HFR|Escape (Halo: Fireteam Raven level)|Escape}}
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| During the [[Skirmish over Threshold]], the [[Covenant]] {{Pattern|Ruma|light 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 [[M1011 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/Novel|FS|6}}
| | As the Covenant's main space attack fighter the Seraph is armed with a pulse laser and plasma charges for bombing runs<ref>[[Halo: Contact Harvest]] Pg. 17-18</ref>. |
| | It is about 3 times the size and mass of the [[Banshee]] attack craft and represents a greater threat to UNSC ground and air forces. |
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| Following the end of the Human-Covenant War, ''Mosam''-pattern Seraphs were adopted by numerous Covenant remnant factions. 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/SpOps|Departure}} Several Seraphs from [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s Covenant attacked ''Infinity'' during the [[Battle of Aktis IV]].{{Ref/Comic|HEsc|Issue=15}} Several wings saw action on both sides during the [[Battle of Sunaion]].{{Ref/Level|H5|Battle of Sunaion (level)|Battle of Sunaion}} In October [[2559]], the [[Banished]] and [[Castor]]'s [[Keepers of the One Freedom]] forces employed ''Morsam''-pattern Seraphs on [[Reach]].{{Ref/Novel|SOR|7}}{{Ref/Novel|SOR|cover art}} Banished Seraphs were present during [[Battle over Installation 07|the opening space battle]] of the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].{{Ref/Novel|TRP|1}}
| | The Seraph fighter is both powerful and fast. When the Heretic stronghold was hit by an immense storm Banshees proved useless as an escape option. Only the Seraph fighter and the Phantom were sturdy enough and fast enough to brave the fearsome force of the wind. |
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| ==Gameplay==
| | It is assumed that the Seraph fighter is crewed by [[Elite]] pilots, and probably [[Brutes]] after the [[Great Schism]] |
| ===''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> With the [[Forge/Halo: Reach#Changes for Halo: The Master Chief Collection|Forge update]] given to ''Halo: Reach'' as part of its inclusion in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', the Seraph was added to the [[Forge]] inventories of [[Forge World]] and [[Tempest]].
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| ===''Halo: Fleet Battles''===
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| {{Main|Halo: Fleet Battles}}
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| ====Covenant Seraph Interceptor Flight====
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| *Flight slots: 1
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| *Movement: 16"
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| *Damage track: 2
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| *Systems loadout: None
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| *Weapons: vs. wing targets
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| **Range: Contact
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| **Dice: 2
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| ==Trivia== | | ==Trivia== |
| *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. | | * On the level, [[The Ark]], if you listen closely to the conversation between Commander keys and the cruiser pilot in the pelican radio, Seraphs are mentioned several times |
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| ==Gallery==
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| ===Concept art and illustrations===
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| <gallery>
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| File:HR EarlySeraphConcepts.jpg|Early design explorations for the Type-31 ''Morsam''-pattern Seraph in ''Halo: Reach''.
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| File:HR EarlySeraphDesignConcept.jpg|Another design exploration of what would become the Seraph.
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| File:HR_Seraph_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Seraph.
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| File:HSOR FullCover Art.jpg|Seraphs attacking [[Blue Team]] on the cover art for ''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''.
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| </gallery>
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| ===Screenshots=== | | == Related links == |
| <gallery>
| | *[[C709 Longsword-class Interceptor|Longsword]] - The UNSC equivalent of the Seraph |
| File:HR-T31SeraphXMF-Render.jpg|Side view of the Seraph in ''Halo: Reach''.
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| File:HR-T31SeraphXMF-Views.png|Views of the Seraph in ''Halo: Reach''.
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| File:Seraph render.png|Profile view of the Type-31 ''Morsam''-pattern Seraph in ''Halo: Reach''.
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| File:HaloReach - SeraphProfile.png|An angled side view of a Seraph.
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| File:HaloReach - T31XMF.png|Fore view of a Seraph.
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| File:Halo-Seraph_top-down.png|A top-down view of the Morsam-pattern Seraph.
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| File:Reach Seraphs.png|A Seraph shot down by [[M71 Anti-Aircraft Gun|UNSC anti-air turret]] nearby the [[Sabre Program Launch/Research Range]].
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| File:HaloReach - SeraphFormation.png|Three Seraph starfighters in formation.
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| File:Seraph dogfight.jpg|A Seraph being shot by a Sabre during Operation: UPPER CUT.
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| File:Docked Seraphs.jpg|''Seraph''-class starfighters docked inside a Covenant corvette's hangar.
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| File:HaloReach - T31XMFs.jpg|Two Seraph starfighters. Take note of the tail booms, indicating the turning direction of the craft.
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| File:Seraph reach.jpg| A Seraph in orbit above [[Reach]].
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| File:HR_Seraph_PlasmaFiring.png|The Seraph firing its plasma cannons.
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| File:HR_Seraph_FRGFiring.png|The Seraph firing its quad-fuel rod cannons.
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| File:HR_Seraph_PlasmaHUD.png|The Seraph's HUD in ''Halo: Reach'' with the plasma cannon equipped.
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| File:HR_Seraph_FRGHUD.png|The Seraph's HUD with the fuel rod gun equipped.
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| File:HR_Seraph_FRGLockingOn.png|The Seraph locking on to a Sabre.
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| File:HR_Seraph_TargetLock.png|The Seraph with a target lock.
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| File:HR_Seraph_Tail.png|The Seraph's tail moves when it does flips and rolls.
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| File:HR_Seraph_Damaged.png|A damaged Seraph.
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| File:H5G-Thelclimbs.png|A ''Morsam'' can be seen in the sky over [[Sunaion]] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' (top-right).
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| ==List of appearances== | | == Sources == |
| *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
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| *''[[Halo 4]]''
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| **''[[Spartan Ops]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
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| *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''
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| *''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''
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