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The '''S-14 Space Striker''', commonly known as the '''Baselard''', is an assault fighter utilized by the [[United Nations Space Command]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|HSS19}}
The '''S-14 Space Striker''', commonly known as the '''Baselard''', is an assault [[space fighter]] utilized by the [[United Nations Space Command]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|HSS19}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
===Design details===
===Design details===
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}} the site of a larger [[Nuclear fusion|fusion]] ramjet engine.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} 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 M2056 30mm rotary cannons which are effective at great distances.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{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}}
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,{{Ref/Reuse|HSS20}} the site of a larger [[Nuclear fusion|fusion]] ramjet engine.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} They are capable of both atmospheric and exoatmospheric flight, allowing them a great deal of versatility in use.{{Ref/Reuse|WC}}{{Ref/Reuse|HSS19}}{{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}}  
 
===Armaments===
A Baselard is armed with two [[M42 Archer missile]]s and a pair of M2056 30mm rotary cannons which are effective at great distances.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{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 [[FSS-1000 Sabre|Sabre]] and [[F-29 Nandao|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 [[FSS-1000 Sabre|Sabre]] and [[F-29 Nandao|Nandao]].{{Ref/Game|MCC|Mariner helmet description}}
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The Baselard was one of the most prolific UNSC fighters in the 25th century, and was introduced decades prior to the onset of the [[Insurrection]] in the 2490s. At this time, the Baselard was nearly unmatched against all colonial aerospace superiority measures - but ultimately found itself put to its test against [[Covenant]] strikecraft in the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-encyclopedia-extravaganza|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Encyclopedia Extravaganza|D=01|M=06|Y=2022}}
The Baselard was one of the most prolific UNSC fighters in the 25th century, and was introduced decades prior to the onset of the [[Insurrection]] in the 2490s. At this time, the Baselard was nearly unmatched against all colonial aerospace superiority measures - but ultimately found itself put to its test against [[Covenant]] strikecraft in the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-encyclopedia-extravaganza|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Encyclopedia Extravaganza|D=01|M=06|Y=2022}}


At least twenty-four 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}}{{Ref/Reuse|HSS20}} 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}} Baselards continued to see service throughout the war up until its end, with at least a dozen Baselards taking part in the [[Defense of Concord]] in [[2551]]. During the battle, the craft were used to bait Covenant [[Banshee]]s and {{Pattern|Bkowe'nei|Vampire}} aircraft into the range of ground-based [[M9 Wolverine]] anti-air fire - albeit at the cost of the pilots' lives.{{Ref/Book|Winter Contention}}
At least twenty-four 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]] over the [[Attack on Etalan|recently-]][[glassing|glassed]] colony of [[Etalan]].{{Ref/Reuse|HSS19}}{{Ref/Reuse|HSS20}} 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}} Baselards continued to see service throughout the war up until its end, with at least a dozen Baselards taking part in the [[Defense of Concord]] in [[2551]]. During the battle, the craft were used to bait Covenant [[Banshee]]s and {{Pattern|Bkowe'nei|Vampire}} aircraft into the range of ground-based [[M9 Wolverine]] anti-air fire - albeit at the cost of the pilots' lives.{{Ref/Book|Id=WC|Winter Contention}}


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}} Despite this, the Baselard is still employed by the [[UNSC Air Force]] and [[UNSC Navy]] in many contexts.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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}} Despite this, the Baselard is still employed by the [[UNSC Air Force]] and [[UNSC Navy]] in many contexts.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}

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S-14 Space Striker
An illustration of the Baselard.
Production information

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory[1]

Technical specifications

Length:

19.6 meters (64.3 ft)[1]

Width:

14 meters (47 ft)[1]

Height:

4.99 meters (16.37 ft)[1]

Mass:

49.6 tons (45 tonnes)[1]

Engine(s):

Fusion ramjet thrust nozzle[1][2]

Armament:

Crew:

Complement:

None[3]

Usage

Role(s):

Assault[3]

Affiliation:

UNSC[3]

 

The S-14 Space Striker, commonly known as the Baselard, is an assault space fighter utilized by the United Nations Space Command.[1][3]

Overview

Design details

S-14 Baselards are small fighter craft, crewed by two individuals, though they may also be remotely piloted.[2][3] They are relatively wedge-shaped and have a tail and two-meter wide thrust nozzle pointing aft,[2] the site of a larger fusion ramjet engine.[1] They are capable of both atmospheric and exoatmospheric flight, allowing them a great deal of versatility in use.[4][3][2]

When not in use, Baselards rest on retractable struts and may be carried by a Point Blank-class prowler.[2][3]

Armaments

A Baselard is armed with two M42 Archer missiles and a pair of M2056 30mm rotary cannons which are effective at great distances.[1][2] On at least one occasion, the Archer missiles were replaced by pods full of chain-linked debris in order to camouflage extra-vehicular activity.[3]

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.[5] The Mariner helmet is additionally optimized for Baselard fighter pilot systems, as well as those of the Sabre and Nandao.[6]

Operational history

The Baselard was one of the most prolific UNSC fighters in the 25th century, and was introduced decades prior to the onset of the Insurrection in the 2490s. At this time, the Baselard was nearly unmatched against all colonial aerospace superiority measures - but ultimately found itself put to its test against Covenant strikecraft in the Human-Covenant War.[1][7]

At least twenty-four S-14 Baselards were deployed from the UNSC Vanishing Point on March 26, 2526, during an action against the Covenant over the recently-glassed colony of Etalan.[3][2] Four of the fighters were crewed by the Spartan-IIs of Gold and Green Teams.[2][3] Baselards continued to see service throughout the war up until its end, with at least a dozen Baselards taking part in the Defense of Concord in 2551. During the battle, the craft were used to bait Covenant Banshees and Bkowe'nei-pattern Vampire aircraft into the range of ground-based M9 Wolverine anti-air fire - albeit at the cost of the pilots' lives.[4]

By 2531, Baselards were a part of the complement of UNSC 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.[8] Despite this, the Baselard is still employed by the UNSC Air Force and UNSC Navy in many contexts.[1]

Trivia

A baselard is a type of dagger or short sword primarily used in Europe during the Late Middle Ages.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 159
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo: Silent Storm, chapter 20
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Halo: Silent Storm, chapter 19
  4. ^ a b Winter Contention
  5. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Pen Umbra (Retrieved on Oct 20, 2021) [archive]
  6. ^ Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Mariner helmet description
  7. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Encyclopedia Extravaganza (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2022) [archive]
  8. ^ Halo: Divine Wind, chapter 2

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