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| {{Title|''Morsam''-pattern Seraph}} | | {{Ratings}} |
| {{Status|Canon}} | | {{Era|H2|H3|FOR|TF|FS|GOO|ILB}} |
| {{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}}
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| {{Ship class infobox | | |image= [[Image:Seraphagain.jpg|300px]] |
| |name=''Morsam''-pattern Heavy Strike Fighter
| | |name=Seraph Starfighter |
| |image=[[File:H4-T31SeraphXMF.png|300px]] | | |manufacturer=[[Covenant]] |
| |manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges]]{{Ref/Book|Id=evg|EVG|Page=169}} | | |line= |
| |class=[[Seraph]] | | |model=''Seraph''-class Starfighter |
| |role=Combat [[space fighter]] | | |class=Starfighter |
| |length={{Convert|101.8|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | | |length=27.8 meters (91.3 feet) |
| |width={{Convert|49.5|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | | |width= |
| |height={{Convert|18.4|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Game|HR|3D model data}} | | |height= |
| |mass= {{Convert|61.7|MT}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | | |mass= |
| |engine=[[Impulse drive]] | | |max accel= |
| |slipspace drive= | | |max speed space= |
| |hull=[[Nanolaminate hull plating]] | | |max speed air= |
| *Equipped with [[energy shielding]]
| | |engine= |
| |armament= | | |slipspace drive=None |
| *4× [[heavy plasma cannon|''Gle'mahn''-pattern heavy plasma cannon]]s{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=288}}{{Ref/Reuse|forge}}
| | |slipspace speed= |
| *4x [[Fuel rod cannon|''Novox''-pattern fuel rod cannon]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Game|Id=forge|HR|Seraph in-game vehicle}}
| | |poweroutput= |
| *1× [[Plasma charge]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=283}}{{Ref/Book|Id=HGoO|Halo:Ghosts of Onyx|Prologue}}
| | |power= |
| |crew=1 [[pilot]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}} | | |hull= |
| |era=*[[Human-Covenant War]] | | |sensor= |
| *[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
| | |target= |
| |introduced=
| | |navigation= |
| |affiliation= | | |avionics= |
| *[[Covenant]]
| | |countermeasures= |
| *[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]
| | |armament=Heavy Plasma Cannon, [[Pulse Laser]], [[Plasma Charge]] |
| *[[Swords of Sanghelios]]
| | |complement= |
| *[[Keepers of the One Freedom]]
| | |crew= 2 (1 Pilot and 1 Co-Pilot) |
| *[[Banished]]
| | |skeleton= |
| | |passengers= |
| | |capacity= |
| | |consumables= |
| | |othersystems= |
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| | |era= [[9th Age of Reclamation]] |
| | |affiliation=[[Covenant]]/[[Covenant Navy]] |
| }} | | }} |
| 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}}
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| ==Overview==
| | The '''''Seraph''-class Starfighter''' is a widely used [[Covenant]] starfighter, essentially the Covenant's counterpart to the [[UNSC]] [[C709 Longsword starfighter|Longsword]]. Each Seraph has a teardrop and piscine design, likely aesthetically pleasing to Covenant sensibilities, since such carapace-like curves are prevalent throughout Covenant design. They are stored in Covenant capital ships when they are not in battle or escorting a ship. |
| ===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}}
| | Seraphs have demonstrated that they are an effective counter-weapon against [[UNSC]] [[Longsword]] fighters. They usually attack in formations of ten, with their assaults on enemy ships ranging from simple harassment, to full out strafing attacks. They have also been seen patrolling in pairs. 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. |
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| ===Armaments===
| | The Seraph has been known to be utilized as an air superiority fighter, but are clumsy and sluggish within an atmosphere, indicating that such a capability is only a secondary role.<ref>''[[Ghosts of Onyx]]''</ref> Faster and possessing vastly more powerful weapons than the Banshee, the Seraph poses a significant aerial threat. |
| 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}}
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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}}
| | It is assumed that the Seraph fighter can be piloted by a single [[Sangheili]], succeeded by the [[Jiralhanae]] after the [[Great Schism]]. |
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| ==Operational history== | | == Characteristics == |
| 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}}
| | As the Covenant's main space attack fighter, the Seraph, is armed with a variety of weapons. Seraphs are seen firing a heavy plasma cannon seemingly identical to a [[Scarab|Scarab's]] anti-aircraft turret in the cutscene preceding [[The Ark (level)|The Ark]] and are also armed with a pulse laser and plasma charges for strafing and bomb runs.<ref>''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', page 17-18</ref> |
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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}}
| | The Seraph fighter is both powerful and fast, even able to fly in the hurricane force winds of the gas giant [[Threshold]].<ref>[[The Arbiter (level)|The Arbiter]] and [[The Oracle (level)|The Oracle]]</ref> The Seraph fighters are more than a match for any UNSC Longsword pilots and if they come in great numbers, they can easily overwhelm intercepting fighters.<ref>''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''</ref> |
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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}}
| | == Appearances == |
| | Seraphs were first sighted during the events of ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', and were so as named by [[ONI]], the "Seraph". |
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| ==Gameplay==
| | Seraphs are a common adversary of [[UNSC]] starfighter pilots, however prior to ''[[Halo 2]]'' they were only mentioned in the expanded universe and novels. 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> |
| ===''Halo: Reach''===
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| | [[Image:Seraph.jpg|thumb|A Seraph seen outside [[Cairo Station]].]] |
| 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]].
| | A Seraph can also be viewed in intricate detail on the levels [[The Arbiter (Level)|The Arbiter]] and [[The Oracle (Level)|The Oracle]], where it is in the central hangar where the [[Arbiter (Character)|Arbiter]] defeated the [[Sesa 'Refumee|heretic leader]]. These vessels are seen to be used by the heretic leader to flee the [[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> |
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| ===''Halo: Fleet Battles''===
| | The Seraph Starfighters are also seen in ''[[Halo 3]]'' during the cutscene of ''[[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]'' where they are escorting the Brute capital vessels as they engage the [[Sangheili]] [[Fleet of Retribution|battle group]]. They are seen also during that cutscene using their heavy plasma cannons to attack several Pelicans, destroying one, as the dropships carried troops down onto [[Installation 00|the Ark]]. Occasionally, they are even seen in the sky on the level The Ark, apparently Elite-controlled as they dart around the ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' without attacking or being attacked by the carrier. |
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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== | | == Related links == |
| *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. | | *[[C709 Longsword-class Interceptor|Longsword]] - The [[UNSC]] equivalent of the Seraph |
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| ==Gallery== | | == Trivia == |
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| | *The [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] contributed to the ship's nickname<ref>''[[Halo: The Flood]]''</ref>, although the Elites also seem to use the name.<ref>''[[Halo 2]]''</ref> However, this could be because the ONI agents translated the name from intercepted Covenant transmissions. |
| ===Concept art and illustrations===
| | *The Seraph looks much like a horseshoe crab. |
| <gallery> | | *The Seraph is actually an old model of a [[Covenant]] tank that [[Shi Kai Wang]] created..<ref>''Halo 3 Essentials''</ref> |
| File:HR EarlySeraphConcepts.jpg|Early design explorations for the Type-31 ''Morsam''-pattern Seraph in ''Halo: Reach''.
| | *Contrary to appearance, the Seraph drives forward with the 'spikes' pointed backwards. |
| File:HR EarlySeraphDesignConcept.jpg|Another design exploration of what would become the Seraph.
| | *The word "Seraph" is derived from the highest level of angels as described in certain texts of the Bible. |
| File:HR_Seraph_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Seraph.
| | *A Seraph fighter can be seen in the level "The Arbiter". |
| File:HSOR FullCover Art.jpg|Seraphs attacking [[Blue Team]] on the cover art for ''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''.
| | *The seraph in the level "The Arbiter" is much larger than those found in custom maps in Halo: Custom edition. The seraph in The Arbiter is the real size because the Seraphs in Halo: Custom Edition are non-canon and made from scratch by the original map makers. |
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| | *Instead of having an "evil" name, the Seraph bares a name that means a high ranking angel. |
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| ===Screenshots=== | | == Sources == |
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| 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==
| | {{Covenant Vehicles}} |
| *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
| | {{CovenantShips}} |
| *''[[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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| ==Sources==
| | [[Category:Single Ships|Seraph-class Starfighter]] |
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| {{Covenant Atmospheric/Exoatmospheric Vehicles}}
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| [[Category:Covenant ship classes]]
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| [[Category:Drivable vehicles]]
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