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The '''Sabre''' is a space fighter operated by the [[UNSC Defense Force]].<ref name="e3">[[Halo: Reach E3 Campaign Demo|'''Halo: Reach''' ''E3 Campaign Demo'']]</ref><ref name="bnet">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=2010E3 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach E3 2010 Trailer'']</ref>

==Description==
The Sabre is a space based combat fighter which can be launched vertically from a ground-based launch platform, and uses a system of detachable multi-stage rockets to propel itself out of a planetary atmosphere.<ref name="e3"/>

The fighter's armament includes twin autocannons, as well as missile pods with a lock-on feature. The Sabre also possesses [[Energy Shields]].<ref name="e3"/> The Sabre is capable of snap rolls and its targeting computer can identify enemy contacts from a distance, as well as show the distance to a target.<ref name="interview">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJqw6QvSzXQ '''YouTube''': ''E3 2010 Extended Reach Campaign Mission HD'']</ref>

==History==
The Sabre was the result of the "Sabre program", a top-secret [[UNSC]] project in which [[SPARTAN-B312]] was involved at some point.<ref name="bnet"/> [[Reach]] had multiple Sabre fighters stored in launch facilities on the planet surface, used to reinforce the [[UNSC Navy]], should they require assistance in [[battle]]. In addition, the orbital platform ''[[Anchor 9]]'' had Sabres stored in its launch bays. [[SPARTAN-B312]] and [[Jorge-052]] of [[Noble Team]] used one of these vehicles to assist the [[Epsilon Eridani Defense Fleet]] during the [[Fall of Reach]] in an [[operation]] known as [[Operation: UPPERCUT]], in which multiple Sabres were deployed to defend ''Anchor 9'' over Reach.<ref name="e3"/><ref name="bnet"/>

==Gameplay==
The Sabre is playable in the space combat segment of the ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' [[campaign]] mission [[Long Night of Solace]].

Like other vehicles in the ''Halo'' games, the Sabre is piloted from third-person view. The [[Heads Up Display]], located near the center of the screen, shows the weapon currently in use, thruster heat, as well as the hull and shield integrity of the Sabre. Enemy ships are identified by type and highlighted with a distance marker once the targeting reticle is moved on them. The HUD is slightly different depending on the weapon used at the time.

Roll and direction change is controlled by the right thumbstick, while the left stick controls speed.<ref>[http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-2010-halo-reach/700423 '''GameTrailers''': ''E3 2010: Campaign Walkthrough HD'']</ref> The Sabre also has a boost function, which uses its wing-mounted thruster engines. This fills up the thruster heat bar which needs to cool down after continuous usage. A variety of maneuvers such as a [[Wikipedia:Barrel roll|barrel roll]] or an [[Wikipedia:Immelmann turn|immelmann turn]] can also be performed using the left bumper.<ref>[http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/30048/bigger '''1up''': ''E3 2010: Halo Reach Stage Video Demo'']</ref> The weapon in use can be switched between the machine guns and missiles with the Y button. The machine gun has an additional reticle leading the target, and the missiles can lock on enemy ships.<ref name="gamespot">[http://e3.gamespot.com/video/6266242/?hd=1 '''GameSpot''': ''Halo: Reach E3 2010 Stage Demo: Halo: Reach'']</ref>

==Trivia==
*Like the UNSC's [[C709 Longsword-class Interceptor|Longsword-class Interceptor]] and [[Shortsword-class Bomber]], the Sabre is named after [[Wikipedia:Sabre|a type of sword]].
*Although Bungie experimented on implementing the Sabre into [[multiplayer]], it will only appear in the campaign due to balance issues.<ref name="gamespot"/>
*Close observers of the launch cinematic of the Sabre will note that the part of the sequence is a homage to the Space Shuttle program, in both components and angles used for the cinematic. Several angles of the Sabre's launch sequence use similar camera angles seen during shuttle launches, the on-board cameras are used on the shuttle to examine foam loss on the external tank. The design of the Sabre's own tank is somewhat based off the external tank used on the shuttle.

==Gallery==
<gallery widths="150" orientation="landscape">
File:Saber Cockpit.png|The Sabre's cockpit.
File:Halo- Reach - Saber Engines.jpg|A rear view of the Sabre.
File:Halo- Reach - Saber Launching.jpg|Sabre fighters being launched.
File:Sabre Rocket Disengage.png|A Sabre after separating its first stage components and fuel tanks.
File:Saber Assault.png|A Sabre and a [[UNSC Frigate]] engage a [[Covenant Corvette]].
File:Halo- Reach - Saber Shields.jpg|A Sabre's energy shields taking fire in combat.
File:Reach E310 Campaign09.jpg|The [[Heads Up Display|in-game HUD]] of the Sabre.
File:Reach E310 Campaign10.jpg|Sabres in a battle above Reach next to [[Anchor 9]].
File:Halo- Reach - Noble Six Sabre.jpg|A front view of the Sabre's cockpit, with SPARTAN-B312 piloting, and Jorge-052 co-piloting.
</gallery>

==Sources==
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{{UNSC Ships}}
[[Category:Halo: Reach Vehicles]]