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{{Status|Canon}} | {{Status|Canon}} | ||
{{Vehicle infobox | {{Vehicle infobox | ||
|name= | |name=Baselard | ||
|image= | |image= | ||
|manufacturer= | |manufacturer= | ||
|line= | |line= | ||
|model= | |model= | ||
|cost= | |cost= | ||
|length= | |length= | ||
|width= | |width= | ||
|height= | |height= | ||
|mass= | |mass= | ||
|max speed= | |max speed= | ||
|engine= | |engine=Thrust nozzle{{Ref/Reuse|HSS20}} | ||
|hull= | |hull= | ||
|armament=*2 [[M42 Archer missile]]s{{Ref/Reuse|HSS20 | |armament=*2 [[M42 Archer missile]]s{{Ref/Reuse|HSS20}} | ||
*2 | *2 Rotary cannons{{Ref/Reuse|HSS20}} | ||
|crew= | |crew=Two{{Ref/Reuse|HSS19}} | ||
|complement=None{{Ref/Reuse|HSS19}} | |complement=None{{Ref/Reuse|HSS19}} | ||
|consumables= | |consumables= | ||
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|firstuse= | |firstuse= | ||
|role=Assault{{Ref/Reuse|HSS19}} | |role=Assault{{Ref/Reuse|HSS19}} | ||
|affiliation=[[ | |affiliation=[[UNSC Navy]]{{Ref/Novel|Id=HSS19|HSS|Chapter=19}} | ||
|hidea=yes | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''S-14 Space Striker''' | The '''S-14 Baselard Space Striker''' is an assault fighter utilized by the [[United Nations Space Command]] [[UNSC Navy|Navy]].{{Ref/Reuse|HSS19}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
S-14 Baselards are small fighter craft, crewed by two individuals, though they may also be remotely piloted.{{Ref/Novel|Id=HSS20|HSS|Chapter=20}}{{Ref/Reuse|HSS19}} They are relatively wedge-shaped and have a tail and two-meter wide thrust nozzle pointing aft | S-14 Baselards are small fighter craft, being crewed by two individuals, though they may also be remotely piloted.{{Ref/Novel|Id=HSS20|HSS|Chapter=20}}{{Ref/Reuse|HSS19}} They are relatively wedge-shaped and have a tail and two-meter wide thrust nozzle pointing aft.{{Ref/Reuse|HSS20}} When not in use, Baselards rest on retractable struts and may be carried by a {{class|Point Blank|prowler}}.{{Ref/Reuse|HSS20}}{{Ref/Reuse|HSS19}} A Baselard is armed with two [[M42 Archer missile]]s and a pair of rotary cannons which are effective at great distances.{{Ref/Reuse|HSS20}} On at least one occasion, the Archer missiles were replaced by pods full of chain-linked debris in order to camouflage [[extra-vehicular activity]].{{Ref/Reuse|HSS19}} | ||
Baselards, alongside the [[F-99 Wombat]] UCAV, are compatible with the wide array of targeting and surveillance features employed by the [[AKIS]] helmet developed for Spartan usage.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFPenUmbra|https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/pen-umbra|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Pen Umbra|D=20|M=10|Y=2021}} The [[Mariner]] helmet is additionally optimized for Baselard fighter pilot systems, as well as those of the [[YSS-1000 Sabre|Sabre]] and [[Nandao fighter|Nandao]].{{Ref/Game|MCC|Mariner helmet description}} | |||
Baselards, alongside the [[F-99 Wombat]] UCAV, are compatible with the wide array of targeting and surveillance features employed by the [[AKIS]] helmet developed for Spartan usage.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFPenUmbra|https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/pen-umbra|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Pen Umbra|D=20|M=10|Y=2021}} The [[Mariner]] helmet is additionally optimized for Baselard fighter pilot systems, as well as those of the [[ | |||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
At least twenty S-14 Baselards were deployed from the {{UNSCShip|Vanishing Point}} on [[2526#March|March 26, 2526]], during [[Battle over Etalan|an action]] against the [[Covenant]] at the [[Attack on Etalan|recently-]][[glassing|glassed]] colony of [[Etalan]].{{Ref/Reuse|HSS19}} Four of the fighters were crewed by the [[Spartan-II]]s of [[Gold Team|Gold]] and [[Green Team]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|HSS20}}{{Ref/Reuse|HSS19}} By [[2531]], Baselards were a part of the complement of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}, and several craft were aboard the ship when it arrived at [[Installation 00]] in [[2559]], and were put to work against the [[Banished]] during the [[Second Ark Conflict]]. By this time, the Baselard was considered outdated.{{Ref/Novel|DW|Chapter=2}} | |||
At least twenty | |||
By [[2531]], Baselards were a part of the complement of {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}, and several craft were aboard the ship when it arrived at [[Installation 00]] in [[2559]], and were put to work against the [[Banished]] during the [[Second Ark Conflict]]. By this time, the Baselard was considered outdated.{{Ref/Novel|DW|Chapter=2 | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
A [[Wikipedia:Baselard|baselard]] is a type of dagger or short sword primarily used in [[Europe]] during the Late [[Wikipedia:Middle Ages|Middle Ages]]. | A [[Wikipedia:Baselard|baselard]] is a type of dagger or short sword primarily used in [[Europe]] during the Late [[Wikipedia:Middle Ages|Middle Ages]]. | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'' | *''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]'' | *''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
