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A '''space fighter''', also called a '''starfighter''', is a small, versatile, and maneuverable spacecraft, primarily used for exoatmospheric [[wikipedia:Interceptor aircraft|interception]], [[wikipedia:air interdiction|interdiction]], or [[wikipedia:air superiority|space-supremacy]] operations. | [[File:H4 Broadsword profile.png|thumb|255px|The [[F-41 Broadsword]], a [[UNSC]] starfighter.]] | ||
A '''space fighter''', also called a '''starfighter''' or a '''strike fighter''', is a small, versatile, and maneuverable spacecraft, primarily used for exoatmospheric [[wikipedia:Interceptor aircraft|interception]], [[wikipedia:air interdiction|interdiction]], or [[wikipedia:air superiority|space-supremacy]] operations. | |||
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These ships are unable to enter [[slipspace]] by themselves, and need to be launched from planetary bases, orbiting [[space station]]s, or [[capital ship]]s to conduct ''strike''-operations against enemy [[warship]]s, intercept fighters, and provide escort for warships and [[dropship]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 266''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 6''</ref> Their size varies from a few meters to well over 50 meters. Most known space fighters are [[Wikipedia:Spaceplane|spaceplanes]], capable of operating in both atmospheric/exoatmospheric (A/X) and suborbital/orbital (S/O) environments. The [[Forerunner]] [[Warrior-Servant]]s often used space fighters in combat. Some space fighters, like the [[weapon-ship]], could be remotely-controlled at a ratio of a million ships per warrior.<ref>'''[[Halo: Cryptum]]''', ''page 174''</ref> | |||
[[Warship]]s primarily designed to transport and maintain fighter-squadrons are commonly known as [[carrier]]s. | [[Warship]]s primarily designed to transport and maintain fighter-squadrons are commonly known as [[carrier]]s.<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 259''</ref> In the [[UNSC Navy]], starfighters were deployed from all warships larger than a [[UNSC corvette|corvette]], as corvettes were too small to carry anything larger than a shuttle.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 64''</ref> | ||
==Known | ==Known space fighters== | ||
===Covenant=== | ===Covenant=== | ||
*[[Type-27 Banshee|Type-27 "Banshee" interceptor]] | *[[Type-27 Banshee|Type-27 "Banshee" interceptor]] | ||
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*[[Fast attack runner]] | *[[Fast attack runner]] | ||
*[[Weapon-ship]] | *[[Weapon-ship]] | ||
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[[Category:Ship Classifications]] | [[Category:Ship Classifications]] | ||
Revision as of 09:08, May 18, 2014
A space fighter, also called a starfighter or a strike fighter, is a small, versatile, and maneuverable spacecraft, primarily used for exoatmospheric interception, interdiction, or space-supremacy operations.
Role
These ships are unable to enter slipspace by themselves, and need to be launched from planetary bases, orbiting space stations, or capital ships to conduct strike-operations against enemy warships, intercept fighters, and provide escort for warships and dropships.[1][2] Their size varies from a few meters to well over 50 meters. Most known space fighters are spaceplanes, capable of operating in both atmospheric/exoatmospheric (A/X) and suborbital/orbital (S/O) environments. The Forerunner Warrior-Servants often used space fighters in combat. Some space fighters, like the weapon-ship, could be remotely-controlled at a ratio of a million ships per warrior.[3]
Warships primarily designed to transport and maintain fighter-squadrons are commonly known as carriers.[4] In the UNSC Navy, starfighters were deployed from all warships larger than a corvette, as corvettes were too small to carry anything larger than a shuttle.[5]
Known space fighters
Covenant
UNSC
Forerunner
Sources
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia, page 266
- ^ Halo: First Strike, page 6
- ^ Halo: Cryptum, page 174
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia, page 259
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 64
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