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[[File:HR Anchor9 SabreScreen 1.gif|thumb|left|Animated schematics of the Sabre fighter.]] | [[File:HR Anchor9 SabreScreen 1.gif|thumb|left|Animated schematics of the Sabre fighter.]] | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
Originally designated as the YSS-1000 Sabre during the prototyping phase,{{Ref/NoteReuse|YSS}} this fighter was designed to offer the UNSC a swift, versatile, and lethal defense interceptor that could engage Covenant forces in deep space and low orbit, preventing them from establishing a dominant position before ground engagements.<ref name="WFCarriers">''[[Halo: Warfleet]]'', ''Carriers'', p. 40-41</ref> It can be launched vertically from a ground-based launch platforms using a system of [[seven]]-stage detachable rockets to propel itself out of a planet's atmosphere into low orbit{{Ref/Reuse|e3}}<ref>''[[Halo: Reach Official Strategy Guide]]'', p. 437</ref> without the use of [[Mass driver|asynchronous linear-induction]], [[Fusion drive|nuclear technology]],{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} or other traditional means of surface-to-orbit transit. The Sabre also possesses powerful [[Energy shielding#Human energy shielding|energy shielding technology]], which covers all areas of the craft and quickly recharges when depleted.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}}{{Ref/Reuse|e3}} | |||
The Sabre is designed for the dual purposes of peak acceleration and maneuverability in orbital combat, due in large part to a powerful afterburner system. This emphasis on speed and responsiveness enables the Sabre to perform feats that other human single ships cannot accomplish, and even allows the craft to compete favorably with the [[Covenant]]'s more technologically advanced [[Type-31 Seraph|Type-31 Seraph fighter]]. The Sabre is capable of performing complex [[wikipedia:Aileron roll|aileron rolls]], [[Wikipedia:Split S|Split S]] maneuvers, and [[Wikipedia:Immelmann turn|Immelmann turns]].{{Ref/Reuse|LNoS}} The starfighter's engines are maintained and repaired by [[engine service module]]s in [[UNSC Sabre engineering facility|Sabre engineering facilities]] inside orbital [[refit station]]s. The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Aviator]] helmet is recommended for use by Sabre crew members,<ref name="h4evg">''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 147</ref> and the [[Mariner]] helmet is optimised for Sabre flight systems alongside those of the [[F-29 Nandao|Nandao]] and [[S-14 Baselard|Baselard]] fighters.{{Ref/Game|MCC|Mariner helmet description}} | The Sabre is designed for the dual purposes of peak acceleration and maneuverability in orbital combat, due in large part to a powerful afterburner system. This emphasis on speed and responsiveness enables the Sabre to perform feats that other human single ships cannot accomplish, and even allows the craft to compete favorably with the [[Covenant]]'s more technologically advanced [[Type-31 Seraph|Type-31 Seraph fighter]]. The Sabre is capable of performing complex [[wikipedia:Aileron roll|aileron rolls]], [[Wikipedia:Split S|Split S]] maneuvers, and [[Wikipedia:Immelmann turn|Immelmann turns]].{{Ref/Reuse|LNoS}} The starfighter's engines are maintained and repaired by [[engine service module]]s in [[UNSC Sabre engineering facility|Sabre engineering facilities]] inside orbital [[refit station]]s. The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Aviator]] helmet is recommended for use by Sabre crew members,<ref name="h4evg">''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 147</ref> and the [[Mariner]] helmet is optimised for Sabre flight systems alongside those of the [[F-29 Nandao|Nandao]] and [[S-14 Baselard|Baselard]] fighters.{{Ref/Game|MCC|Mariner helmet description}} | ||
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==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
===Human-Covenant War=== | ===Human-Covenant War=== | ||
The Sabre (then-known as the '''YSS-1000 Prototype Anti-Ship Spaceplane'''{{Ref/Note|The "Y" in the designation designates the Sabre as a prototype vehicle in accordance with the [[Wikipedia:1962 United States Tri-Service aircraft designation system|1962 United States Tri-Service aircraft designation system]], while ''Halo: Warfleet'' | The Sabre (then-known as the '''YSS-1000 Prototype Anti-Ship Spaceplane'''){{Ref/Note|Id=YSS|The "Y" in the designation designates the Sabre as a prototype vehicle in accordance with the [[Wikipedia:1962 United States Tri-Service aircraft designation system|1962 United States Tri-Service aircraft designation system]], while page 17 of ''Halo: Warfleet'' clarifies the "SS" hull code to designate an Anti-Ship Spaceplane.}} was developed by the Sabre Program in [[2547]],{{Ref/Reuse|fb125}} a top-secret project in which [[SPARTAN-B312]] was a [[pilot]] at some point.{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} However, the fighter proved too expensive to enter full production given the loss of critical [[Inner Colony]] manufacturing hubs to the [[Covenant]] and the shortage of skilled pilots, though most of these issues had been resolved by 2552.{{Ref/Reuse|fb125}} The craft's existence has been denied by three separate administrations{{Ref/Reuse|LNoS}} and the program has remained secret throughout its existence.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} | ||
The earliest known use of the Sabre was during a [[Mamore insurrections#2552|counter-insurgency operation]] on [[Mamore]] on [[2552#May|May 10, 2552]]. SPARTAN-B312 demonstrated great skill in piloting the Sabre, thus gaining the approval of [[Colonel]] [[Urban Holland]] and resulting in the Spartan's assignment to [[NOBLE Team]].<ref>''Halo: Reach'' game manual</ref> | The earliest known use of the Sabre was during a [[Mamore insurrections#2552|counter-insurgency operation]] on [[Mamore]] on [[2552#May|May 10, 2552]]. SPARTAN-B312 demonstrated great skill in piloting the Sabre, thus gaining the approval of [[Colonel]] [[Urban Holland]] and resulting in the Spartan's assignment to [[NOBLE Team]].<ref>''Halo: Reach'' game manual</ref> | ||
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===Post-War=== | ===Post-War=== | ||
Following the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]] but before the [[Created conflict]], the | Following the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]] but before the [[Created conflict]], the Sabre was secretively put into limited production as the FSS-1000 Sabre,{{Ref/Reuse|cflegendend}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} and then deployed to important UNSC sites.{{Ref/Reuse|cflegendend}} | ||
Several FSS-1000 Sabres were part of the [[22nd First Response Wing]].{{Ref/Map|HINF|[[Launch Site]]}} | |||
==Identified Sabres== | ==Identified Sabres== | ||
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File:Reach-Concept-SabreLaunch-Early.jpg|Concept art of a Sabre being launched. | File:Reach-Concept-SabreLaunch-Early.jpg|Concept art of a Sabre being launched. | ||
File:HR SabreInFlightConcept.jpg|Concept art of a Sabre in flight. | File:HR SabreInFlightConcept.jpg|Concept art of a Sabre in flight. | ||
File:HINF LaunchSiteConcept.jpg|Concept art of the map [[Launch Site]] in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'', featuring an FSS-1000 Sabre. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Screenshots=== | ===Screenshots=== | ||
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File:HR-SabreMedusa.png|A Sabre Firing its [[ST/Medusa missile|Medusa Missiles]] on approach to [[Anchor 9]]. | File:HR-SabreMedusa.png|A Sabre Firing its [[ST/Medusa missile|Medusa Missiles]] on approach to [[Anchor 9]]. | ||
File:HR-B029.png|Sabre [[Bravo 029]] attacking [[Ardent Prayer]]'s engines en route to the {{Pattern|Sh'wada|supercarrier}} [[Long Night of Solace]]. | File:HR-B029.png|Sabre [[Bravo 029]] attacking [[Ardent Prayer]]'s engines en route to the {{Pattern|Sh'wada|supercarrier}} [[Long Night of Solace]]. | ||
File:HINF Sabre.png|An FSS-1000 Sabre on the ''Halo Infinite'' multiplayer map Launch Site. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' | *''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]'' | *''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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{{Human aircraft}} | {{Human aircraft}} | ||
[[Category:YSS-1000 Sabres| ]] | [[Category:YSS-1000 Sabres| ]] | ||
[[Category:Space fighter classes]] | [[Category:Space fighter classes]] | ||
[[Category:UNSC ship classes]] | [[Category:UNSC ship classes]] | ||
[[Category:Drivable vehicles]] | [[Category:Drivable vehicles]] | ||