Canon

Morsam-pattern Seraph: Difference between revisions

From Halopedia, the Halo wiki
(58 intermediate revisions by 20 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Era|HCW|Post}}
{{Title|''Morsam''-pattern Seraph}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Disambig header|the Seraph seen in [[Halo: Reach]], [[Halo 4]] and several other sources|the Seraph model seen in [[Halo 2]] and [[Halo 3]]|Kai-pattern Seraph}}
{{Ship class infobox
{{Ship class infobox
|name=Type-31 Exoatmospheric Multirole Fighter
|name=''Morsam''-pattern Heavy Strike Fighter
|image=[[File:H4-T31SeraphXMF.png|300px]]
|image=[[File:H4-T31SeraphXMF.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges]]<ref name="HTEVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 169''</ref> [[Tertiary Assembly Forges]]<ref name="warfleet">'''[[Halo: Warfleet]]''', p. 58-59</ref> (Replacements in fleets.)
|manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges]]{{Ref/Book|Id=evg|EVG|Page=169}}
|class=Type-31
|class=[[Seraph]]
*''Kai''-pattern<ref name="warfleet"/>
*''Morsam''-pattern<ref name="warfleet"/>
|role=Combat [[space fighter]]
|role=Combat [[space fighter]]
|length={{Convert|31|m|ft}} {{C|''Morsam''}}<ref name="HTEVG"/><br>{{Convert|23.85|m|ft}} {{C|''Kai''}}<ref name="warfleet"/>
|length={{Convert|101.8|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|width={{Convert|15.1|m|ft}} {{C|''Morsam''}}<ref name="HTEVG"/><br>{{Convert|15.93|m|ft}} {{C|''Kai''}}<ref name="warfleet"/>
|width={{Convert|49.5|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|height={{Convert|5.6|m|ft}} {{C|''Morsam''}}<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''3D model data''</ref><br>{{Convert|5.35|m|ft}} {{C|''Kai''}}<ref name="warfleet"/>
|height={{Convert|18.4|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Game|HR|3D model data}}
|mass=50 metric tons {{C|''Kai''}}<ref name="warfleet"/>
|mass= {{Convert|61.7|MT}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|engine=[[Impulse drive]]
|engine=[[Impulse drive]]
|slipspace drive=Equipped
|slipspace drive=
|hull=[[Nanolaminate hull plating]]
|hull=[[Nanolaminate hull plating]]
*Equipped with [[energy shielding|Multiphase Energy Shielding]]<ref name="warfleet"/> and Auto Repair.<ref name="warfleet"/>
*Equipped with [[energy shielding]]
|armament=
|armament=
''Kai''-pattern:
*4× [[heavy plasma cannon|''Gle'mahn''-pattern heavy plasma cannon]]s{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=288}}{{Ref/Reuse|forge}}
*4× ''Tevaas Mu''-pattern [[heavy plasma cannon]]s<ref name="warfleet"/>
*4x [[Fuel rod cannon|''Novox''-pattern fuel rod cannon]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Game|Id=forge|HR|Seraph in-game vehicle}}
*2× ''Novox''-pattern [[Fuel rod cannon]]s<ref name="warfleet"/>
*1× [[Plasma charge]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=283}}{{Ref/Book|Id=HGoO|Halo:Ghosts of Onyx|Prologue}}
''Morsam''-pattern:
|crew=1 [[pilot]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}
*2× [[Pulse laser turret|Pulse laser]]s<ref name="enc283">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 283'' (2011)</ref>
*2× [[heavy plasma cannon]]s<ref name="enc283"/>
*1× [[Plasma charge]]<ref name="enc283"/>
|crew=1 [[pilot]]<ref name="warfleet"/><ref name="enc283"/>
|era=*[[Human-Covenant War]]
|era=*[[Human-Covenant War]]
*[[Great Schism]]
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|introduced=
|introduced=
|affiliation=[[Covenant]]<br>[[Swords of Sanghelios]]<br>[[Joyous Exultation Covenant]]<br>[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]
|affiliation=
*[[Covenant]]
*[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]
*[[Swords of Sanghelios]]
*[[Keepers of the One Freedom]]
*[[Banished]]
}}
}}
The '''''Morsam''-pattern Heavy Strike Fighter''' {{Type|31|Exoatmospheric Multirole Fighter}},{{Ref/Reuse|evg}} was one of the main [[Design pattern|production models]] of the [[Covenant]]'s [[Seraph]] [[space fighter]]s, alongside the older [[Kai-pattern Seraph]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Formerly manufactured and produced by [[Assembly Forges]], the Seraph is the successor to the older [[Keljiric-pattern Tarasque|''Tarasque''-class heavy fighter]]. It is a more powerful, though less common counterpart to the unshielded and expendable {{Pattern|Elsedda|Banshee}}.{{Ref/Game|HR|Halo: Reach manua|game manual}}


The '''Type-31 Exoatmospheric Multirole Fighter''',<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/ '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Universe - Tech'']</ref> more commonly known as the '''Seraph''', was the [[Covenant]]'s primary [[space fighter]].<ref>'''Halo: Reach''': ''Game Stats''</ref> Formerly manufactured and produced by [[Assembly Forges]], the Seraph is the successor to the older [[Tarasque heavy fighter|''Tarasque''-class heavy fighter]]. It is a more powerful, though less common counterpart to the unshielded and expendable [[Type-27 Banshee]].<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', ''game manual''</ref>
==Overview==
 
==Specifications==
===Design details===
===Design details===
The Seraph features a piscine, teardrop-like shape, fitting with the overall design elegance the [[Covenant]] is known for. Seraph fighters are mostly stored in the [[hangar bay]]s of Covenant ships or stations when they are not in battle or escorting a ship. ''Morsam''-pattern Seraphs have two movable flaps on either side of their hull, and their twin "tails" are articulated to aid with directing exhaust, while those on the ''Kai''-pattern are fixed. These features give the Seraph superior turning capabilities in zero-gravity environments. Despite their efficiency and speed in space, Seraph fighters are graceless and sluggish in atmospheric conditions due to their odd teardrop-like shape. Seraphs fill a variety of roles in a [[Covenant fleet]], such as a strike fighter or for ship-to-ship combat in dogfights.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-gb/universe/detail/82613d70-17cc-4652-8ab1-a1f16e29c516/banshee-fighter '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Banshee Fighter'']</ref> Seraphs can also be used for the occasional bombing run,<ref name="enc283"/> but it is considered a rare sight by [[UNSC]] forces.<ref name="ghosts">'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''pages 17-22''</ref> Seraphs have the ability to power down and slip past hostile sentries and human sensors.<ref name="flood12">'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 12'' (2010 edition)</ref> Unlike the [[Type-26 Banshee]] or [[Type-52 Phantom]], nearly all Seraphs are equipped with multiphase [[energy shielding]],<ref name="ghosts"/> although this does not seem to always be the case.<ref name="package">'''[[Halo Legends]]''', ''[[The Package]]''</ref> However, these energy shields are only a fraction of the strength of those on [[capital ship]]s and are easily depleted with sustained fire.<ref name="For">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 330'' (2010 edition)</ref> They also reinforce the craft's inertial compensators, allowing the craft to take hits that would rip other craft apart.<ref name="warfleet"/> Seraph hull plating self-repairs when damaged, adjusting to compensate for lost aerodynamic features during combat.<ref name="warfleet"/>
The Seraph features a piscine, teardrop-like shape, fitting with the overall design elegance the [[Covenant]] is known for. Seraph fighters are mostly stored in the [[hangar bay]]s of Covenant ships or stations when they are not in battle or escorting a ship. ''Morsam''-pattern Seraphs have two movable flaps on either side of their hull, and their twin "tails" are articulated to aid with directing exhaust. These features give the Seraph superior turning capabilities in zero-gravity environments. Despite their efficiency and speed in space, Seraph fighters are graceless and sluggish in atmospheric conditions due to their odd teardrop-like shape. Seraphs fill a variety of roles in a [[Covenant fleet]], such as a strike fighter or for ship-to-ship combat in dogfights.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/detail/82613d70-17cc-4652-8ab1-a1f16e29c516/banshee-fighter|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Banshee Fighter|D=30|M=01|Y=2013}} Seraphs can also be used for the occasional bombing run.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}


As the Covenant's main space-based attack fighter, the Seraph is highly maneuverable while in space, and can easily keep pace with the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]'s [[GA-TL1 Longsword]].<ref name="enc283"/> Though not specifically intended for atmospheric use, Seraphs still are significantly faster than Banshees while flying at low altitudes. They have even been shown to fly in the hurricane-force winds of the gas giant [[Threshold]].<ref name="oracle">'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[The Oracle]]''</ref> Seraphs are controlled via a direct neural interface with their flight harness, using minimal safety cutouts and filters. While the pilot's body is rendered immobile to reduce the risk of injury, they control the ship with their thought, much the same way as a UNSC pilot's neural interface.<ref name="warfleet"/> Unlike UNSC systems, however, this method induces significant pain called interface burn in the pilot. Elites enter a meditative state before they complete an uplink to control the pain, while Brute pilots embrace the pain to trigger their own focus.<ref name="warfleet"/>
As the Covenant's main space-based attack fighter, the Seraph is highly maneuverable while in space, and can easily keep pace with the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]'s [[GA-TL1 Longsword]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}


===Armaments===
===Armaments===
Seraphs have demonstrated that they are a very effective counter-weapon against Longsword interceptors unless the latter attacks from the side or behind. Seraphs usually attack in formations of ten, their assaults on enemy ships range from simple harassment to full out strafing attacks. They have also been seen patrolling in pairs. It is assumed that Seraph fighters can be piloted by a single [[Sangheili]] or [[Jiralhanae]].<ref name="enc283"/>
Seraphs have demonstrated that they are a very effective counter-weapon against Longsword interceptors unless the latter attacks from the side or behind. Seraphs usually attack in formations of ten, their assaults on enemy ships range from simple harassment to full-out strafing attacks. They have also been seen patrolling in pairs. It is assumed that Seraph fighters can be piloted by a single [[Sangheili]] or [[Jiralhanae]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}


The Seraph is armed with a variety of weapons. Seraphs are seen firing a heavy plasma cannon, and are also armed with a pulse laser and plasma charges for strafing and bombing runs.<ref name="enc283"/> A Seraph's bombing runs are very deadly, as evidenced in [[Operation: TORPEDO]], the [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]] [[SPARTAN-III Beta Company|Beta Company]]'s attack on a Covenant refinery on [[Pegasi Delta]].<ref name="ghosts"/> The Seraph's energy weapons deliver a hard punch to anything it attacks, such as [[D77-TC Pelican]] [[dropship]]s,<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''pages 8-9'' (2003 edition); ''pages 18-19'' (2010 edition)</ref> and when dueling with the UNSC space-superiority [[YSS-1000 Sabre]]s.<ref name="lnos">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]''</ref> A Seraph was also capable of doing some damage against a {{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}}'s [[Titanium-A armor]] plating.<ref name="flood12"/>
The Seraph is armed with a variety of weapons. Seraphs are seen firing multiple heavy plasma cannons and are also armed with fuel rod cannons and plasma charges for strafing and bombing runs.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}} The Seraph's four fuel rod cannons are also capable of locking onto air targets.{{Ref/Reuse|forge}} The plasma charge's flames are 3,000 degrees.{{Ref/Reuse|HGoO}}


==Operational history==
==Operational history==
Seraphs have seen operational use as early as the [[Harvest campaign]], and would later become a common adversary of Longsword fighters. These starfighters provided excellent fire support to all Covenant forces in space and on the groundside. Elite pilots considered piloting a Seraph merely a means to attain enough glory to be reassigned to a ground combat position, valuing their fighters only as tools to accomplish this. Despite their extensive training, their honor code gave them a tendency to peel off from their squadrons to engage in one-on-one dogfights, making them vulnerable in combat. Brute pilots were excluded from such training, but their pack mentality and rigid social hierarchy made them far more effective teams. Human pilots soon learned to fear Brute-piloted Seraphs, identified by clan markings and Forerunner symbols carved on their hulls, more than Elite-piloted Seraphs.<ref name="warfleet"/>
During the [[Fall of Reach]], the Seraphs attempted to disable the UNSC ships and orbital stations over the planet [[Reach]], while providing some cover for the Covenant boarding crews. These attempts were subsequently prevented by UNSC [[FSS-1000 Sabre|''Sabre''-class interceptors]], [[UNSC frigate|frigates]], and Longsword interceptors.{{Ref/Level|Id=lnos|HR|Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace}}
 
Seraphs were prominently used during [[Operation: WARM BLANKET]],<ref name="package"/> the [[Fall of Reach]],<ref name="For"/> the [[Battle of Earth]],<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station]]''</ref> the [[Onyx Conflict]], and the [[Battle of Installation 00]]. In [[Operation: TORPEDO]], the Seraphs harassed the incoming [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]]s by bombarding them during the UNSC surprise assault of the Covenant refinery facilities. Several fighters were shot down by missiles fired from the [[M19-B surface-to-air missile launcher]]s used by the SPARTAN-IIIs.<ref name="ghosts"/>
 
During the [[Fall of Reach]], the Seraphs attempted to disable the UNSC ships and orbital stations over the planet [[Reach]], while providing some cover for the Covenant boarding crews. These attempts were subsequently prevented by UNSC [[YSS-1000 Sabre|''Sabre''-class interceptors]], [[UNSC frigate|frigates]], and Longsword interceptors.<ref name="lnos"/> Similar tactics were also employed during the [[Battle of Earth]].
 
During the [[Battle of the Threshold gas mine]], [[Sesa 'Refumee]] tried to escape on a Seraph. However, he was killed by [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] before he could.<ref name="oracle"/>


During the [[Battle of Installation 00]], the Prophet of Truth's fleet deployed numerous Seraphs against the UNSC/Sangheili fleet in an effort to stop them from landing ground forces on the Ark. The Seraphs shot down a few Pelicans, but could not stop the others from breaking through.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level ''[[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]''</ref> The Seraphs were presumably destroyed along with the rest of the Covenant fleet.
During the [[Battle over Installation 04|opening stages]] of the [[Battle of Installation 04|Battle of]] [[Installation 04]], as the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} was boarded by [[Covenant]] [[Covenant military|forces]] of the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]], Seraph fighters, as well as {{Pattern|Elsedda|Banshee}} were deployed to attack the UNSC cruiser. The [[ODSTs]] of [[Fireteam Raven]] managed to activate the vessel's [[M910 Rampart point defense network]], inflicting heavy casualties on the attacking Seraphs and Banshees.{{Ref/Level|HFR|Escape (Halo: Fireteam Raven level)|Escape}}


On [[2558|February 7, 2558]], when the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} returned to the shield world [[Requiem]] to engage the local [[Promethean]] forces, numerous Seraphs belonging to [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] were deployed around Requiem to prevent the humans from gaining entrance. These Seraphs attacked ''Infinity'' and the Pelicans it deployed to the surface, but were repelled by a squadron of [[F-41 Broadsword]] strike fighters.<ref>'''[[Spartan Ops]]''', ''[[Departure]]''</ref>
During the [[Skirmish over Threshold]], the [[Covenant]] {{Pattern|Ruma|light carrier}} ''[[Ascendant Justice]]'' deployed Seraphs to stop the approach of the [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longsword]] fighter commanded by [[John-117]]. However, John and his makeshift crew sent a remote-piloted [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican dropship]] with [[M1011 Moray space mine]]s attached ahead of them. Though the dropship was destroyed, the mines detached and destroyed the Seraph squadron, allowing the Longsword to land safely in ''Ascendant Justice's'' hanger bay.{{Ref/Novel|FS|6}}


Several Seraphs from [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s Covenant attacked ''Infinity'' during the [[Battle of Aktis IV]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 15|Issue #15]]''</ref> Several wings saw action on both sides during the [[Battle of Sunaion]].<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level ''[[Battle of Sunaion (level)|Battle of Sunaion]]''</ref>
Following the end of the Human-Covenant War, ''Mosam''-pattern Seraphs were adopted by numerous Covenant remnant factions. On [[2558|February 7, 2558]], when the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} returned to the shield world [[Requiem]] to [[Requiem Campaign|engage]] the local [[Promethean]] forces, numerous Seraphs belonging to [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] were deployed around Requiem to prevent the humans from gaining entrance. These Seraphs attacked ''Infinity'' and the Pelicans it deployed to the surface, but were repelled by a squadron of [[F-41 Broadsword]] strike fighters.{{Ref/SpOps|Departure}} Several Seraphs from [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s Covenant attacked ''Infinity'' during the [[Battle of Aktis IV]].{{Ref/Comic|HEsc|Issue=15}} Several wings saw action on both sides during the [[Battle of Sunaion]].{{Ref/Level|H5|Battle of Sunaion (level)|Battle of Sunaion}} In October [[2559]], the [[Banished]] and [[Castor]]'s [[Keepers of the One Freedom]] forces employed ''Morsam''-pattern Seraphs on [[Reach]].{{Ref/Novel|SOR|7}}{{Ref/Novel|SOR|cover art}} Banished Seraphs were present during [[Battle over Installation 07|the opening space battle]] of the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].{{Ref/Novel|TRP|1}}


==Trivia==
==Gameplay==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Type-31 Seraphs}}
===''Halo: Reach''===
*The Seraph is actually an old model of a Covenant tank that [[Shi Kai Wang]] created.<ref>'''Halo 3''', ''Collector's Edition Behind-the-Scenes''</ref>
{{Main|Halo: Reach}}
*Instead of having a name that represents a sinister supernatural being like the [[Type-26 Wraith|Wraith]] or [[Type-52 Phantom|Phantom]], the word "[[Wikipedia:Seraph|Seraph]]" is derived from the highest level of angels as described in certain texts of the Bible. However, Biblical seraphim have six wings while the Type-31 XMF has none.
In ''[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]'', there is a [[Pilotable Seraph|glitch]] that makes it possible to hit a Seraph with an EMP shot from a [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistol]] and hijack it.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=news&cid=29802 ''Bungie.net'': How To Fly the Seraph - Tutorial]</ref> With the [[Forge/Halo: Reach#Changes for Halo: The Master Chief Collection|Forge update]] given to ''Halo: Reach'' as part of its inclusion in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', the Seraph was added to the [[Forge]] inventories of [[Forge World]] and [[Tempest]].
*''Halo 2'' and ''Halo 3'' use identical Seraph models. Similarly, ''Halo 4'' seems to reuse the model from ''Halo: Reach'', though with improved textures. The former model is smaller than the latter, the dimensions of which have been established in canon.<ref name="HTEVG"/> The original model's dimensions are L: 23.85 m (78.26 ft), W: 15.93 m (52.27 ft), H: 5.35 m (17.56 ft).<ref>'''Idem''', ''in-game model data''</ref>
*In the ''Halo: Reach'' post-game stats, the Seraph icon is erroneously represented by the image of a Sabre. On [[Halo Waypoint]], the image is that of a regular [[Type-26 Banshee]]. On [[Bungie.net]], the correct image of a Seraph is shown.
*In the same level, there is a [[Pilotable Seraph|glitch]] that makes it possible to hit a Seraph with an EMP shot from a [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistol]] and hijack it.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=news&cid=29802 '''Bungie.net''': ''How To Fly the Seraph - Tutorial'']</ref>
*It's very difficult to score a splatter kill on Seraph, as it can only be piloted in ''Halo: Reach'' and its maneuverability makes it near impossible to hit something. If one rams into another Seraph head on through the glitch, you could be splattered instead of the other Seraph.
*In the ''Halo Legends'' episode ''The Package'', when [[Kelly-087]] yells ''"Seraph formation!"'', the subtitles mistakenly say, ''"Syrup formation!"''


==''Halo: Fleet Battles''==
===''Halo: Fleet Battles''===
===Covenant Seraph Interceptor Flight===
{{Main|Halo: Fleet Battles}}
====Covenant Seraph Interceptor Flight====
*Flight slots: 1
*Flight slots: 1
*Movement: 16"
*Movement: 16"
Line 80: Line 69:
**Dice: 2
**Dice: 2


==Trivia==
*In the ''Halo: Reach'' post-game stats, the Seraph icon is erroneously represented by the image of a Sabre. On [[Halo Waypoint]], the image is that of a regular [[Type-26 Banshee]]. On [[Bungie.net]], the correct image of a Seraph is shown.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
===Concept art===
<gallery>
File:HR EarlySeraphConcepts.jpg|Early design explorations for the Type-31 ''Morsam''-pattern Seraph in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR EarlySeraphDesignConcept.jpg|Another design exploration of what would become the Seraph.
File:HR_Seraph_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Seraph.
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:ReachConcept - Seraph.jpg|Concept art of the Seraph for ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR-T31SeraphXMF-Render.jpg|Side view of the Seraph in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Seraph render.png|Profile view of a Type-31 ''Morsam''-pattern Seraph XMF in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR-T31SeraphXMF-Views.png|Views of the Seraph in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Seraph render.png|Profile view of the Type-31 ''Morsam''-pattern Seraph in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HaloReach - SeraphProfile.png|An angled side view of a Seraph.
File:HaloReach - SeraphProfile.png|An angled side view of a Seraph.
File:HaloReach - T31XMF.png|Fore view of a Seraph.
File:HaloReach - T31XMF.png|Fore view of a Seraph.
File:Halo-Seraph_top-down.png|A top-down view of the Morsam-pattern Seraph.
File:Reach Seraphs.png|A Seraph shot down by [[M71 Anti-Aircraft Gun|UNSC anti-air turret]] nearby the [[Sabre Program Launch/Research Range]].
File:Reach Seraphs.png|A Seraph shot down by [[M71 Anti-Aircraft Gun|UNSC anti-air turret]] nearby the [[Sabre Program Launch/Research Range]].
File:HaloReach - SeraphFormation.png|Three Seraph starfighters in formation.
File:HaloReach - SeraphFormation.png|Three Seraph starfighters in formation.
Line 93: Line 94:
File:HaloReach - T31XMFs.jpg|Two Seraph starfighters. Take note of the tail booms, indicating the turning direction of the craft.
File:HaloReach - T31XMFs.jpg|Two Seraph starfighters. Take note of the tail booms, indicating the turning direction of the craft.
File:Seraph reach.jpg| A Seraph in orbit above [[Reach]].
File:Seraph reach.jpg| A Seraph in orbit above [[Reach]].
File:HR_Seraph_PlasmaFiring.png|The Seraph firing its plasma cannons.
File:HR_Seraph_FRGFiring.png|The Seraph firing its quad-fuel rod cannons.
File:HR_Seraph_PlasmaHUD.png|The Seraph's HUD in ''Halo: Reach'' with the plasma cannon equipped.
File:HR_Seraph_FRGHUD.png|The Seraph's HUD with the fuel rod gun equipped.
File:HR_Seraph_FRGLockingOn.png|The Seraph locking on to a Sabre.
File:HR_Seraph_TargetLock.png|The Seraph with a target lock.
File:HR_Seraph_Tail.png|The Seraph's tail moves when it does flips and rolls.
File:HR_Seraph_Damaged.png|A damaged Seraph.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
{{Col-begin}}
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
{{Col-2}}
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[The Package]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
{{Col-2}}
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
**''[[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary|Terminals]]''
*''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''
*''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''
*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]''
*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]''
*''[[Halo: Retribution]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
{{Col-end}}
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Reflist|2}}
{{Ref/Sources|2}}


{{Covenant Atmospheric/Exoatmospheric Vehicles}}
{{Covenant Atmospheric/Exoatmospheric Vehicles}}
Line 134: Line 124:
[[Category:Space fighter classes]]
[[Category:Space fighter classes]]
[[Category:Covenant ship classes]]
[[Category:Covenant ship classes]]
[[Category:Drivable vehicles]]

Revision as of 16:03, April 18, 2024

This article is about the Seraph seen in Halo: Reach, Halo 4 and several other sources. For the Seraph model seen in Halo 2 and Halo 3, see Kai-pattern Seraph.
Morsam-pattern Heavy Strike Fighter
A render of the Morsam-pattern Seraph fighter made for Axis Studios' cutscenes for Spartan Ops.
Production information

Manufacturer:

Assembly Forges[1]

Class:

Seraph

Role:

Combat space fighter

Technical specifications

Length:

31.0 meters (101.8 ft)[1][2]

Width:

15.1 meters (49.5 ft)[1][2]

Height:

5.6 meters (18.4 ft)[3]

Mass:

61.7 metric tons (60.7 LT; 68.0 ST)[2]

Engine(s):

Impulse drive

Hull:

Nanolaminate hull plating

Armament:

Crew:

1 pilot[2][5]

Chronological and affiliation

Era:

Affiliation:

 

The Morsam-pattern Heavy Strike Fighter (UNSC Type classification: Type-31 Exoatmospheric Multirole Fighter),[1] was one of the main production models of the Covenant's Seraph space fighters, alongside the older Kai-pattern Seraph.[2] Formerly manufactured and produced by Assembly Forges, the Seraph is the successor to the older Tarasque-class heavy fighter. It is a more powerful, though less common counterpart to the unshielded and expendable Elsedda-pattern Banshee.[7]

Overview

Design details

The Seraph features a piscine, teardrop-like shape, fitting with the overall design elegance the Covenant is known for. Seraph fighters are mostly stored in the hangar bays of Covenant ships or stations when they are not in battle or escorting a ship. Morsam-pattern Seraphs have two movable flaps on either side of their hull, and their twin "tails" are articulated to aid with directing exhaust. These features give the Seraph superior turning capabilities in zero-gravity environments. Despite their efficiency and speed in space, Seraph fighters are graceless and sluggish in atmospheric conditions due to their odd teardrop-like shape. Seraphs fill a variety of roles in a Covenant fleet, such as a strike fighter or for ship-to-ship combat in dogfights.[8] Seraphs can also be used for the occasional bombing run.[5]

As the Covenant's main space-based attack fighter, the Seraph is highly maneuverable while in space, and can easily keep pace with the UNSC's GA-TL1 Longsword.[5]

Armaments

Seraphs have demonstrated that they are a very effective counter-weapon against Longsword interceptors unless the latter attacks from the side or behind. Seraphs usually attack in formations of ten, their assaults on enemy ships range from simple harassment to full-out strafing attacks. They have also been seen patrolling in pairs. It is assumed that Seraph fighters can be piloted by a single Sangheili or Jiralhanae.[5]

The Seraph is armed with a variety of weapons. Seraphs are seen firing multiple heavy plasma cannons and are also armed with fuel rod cannons and plasma charges for strafing and bombing runs.[5] The Seraph's four fuel rod cannons are also capable of locking onto air targets.[4] The plasma charge's flames are 3,000 degrees.[6]

Operational history

During the Fall of Reach, the Seraphs attempted to disable the UNSC ships and orbital stations over the planet Reach, while providing some cover for the Covenant boarding crews. These attempts were subsequently prevented by UNSC Sabre-class interceptors, frigates, and Longsword interceptors.[9]

During the opening stages of the Battle of Installation 04, as the UNSC Pillar of Autumn was boarded by Covenant forces of the Fleet of Particular Justice, Seraph fighters, as well as Elsedda-pattern Banshee were deployed to attack the UNSC cruiser. The ODSTs of Fireteam Raven managed to activate the vessel's M910 Rampart point defense network, inflicting heavy casualties on the attacking Seraphs and Banshees.[10]

During the Skirmish over Threshold, the Covenant Ruma-pattern light carrier Ascendant Justice deployed Seraphs to stop the approach of the Longsword fighter commanded by John-117. However, John and his makeshift crew sent a remote-piloted Pelican dropship with M1011 Moray space mines attached ahead of them. Though the dropship was destroyed, the mines detached and destroyed the Seraph squadron, allowing the Longsword to land safely in Ascendant Justice's hanger bay.[11]

Following the end of the Human-Covenant War, Mosam-pattern Seraphs were adopted by numerous Covenant remnant factions. On February 7, 2558, when the UNSC Infinity returned to the shield world Requiem to engage the local Promethean forces, numerous Seraphs belonging to Jul 'Mdama's Covenant were deployed around Requiem to prevent the humans from gaining entrance. These Seraphs attacked Infinity and the Pelicans it deployed to the surface, but were repelled by a squadron of F-41 Broadsword strike fighters.[12] Several Seraphs from Jul 'Mdama's Covenant attacked Infinity during the Battle of Aktis IV.[13] Several wings saw action on both sides during the Battle of Sunaion.[14] In October 2559, the Banished and Castor's Keepers of the One Freedom forces employed Morsam-pattern Seraphs on Reach.[15][16] Banished Seraphs were present during the opening space battle of the Battle for Zeta Halo.[17]

Gameplay

Halo: Reach

Main article: Halo: Reach

In Long Night of Solace, there is a glitch that makes it possible to hit a Seraph with an EMP shot from a plasma pistol and hijack it.[18] With the Forge update given to Halo: Reach as part of its inclusion in Halo: The Master Chief Collection, the Seraph was added to the Forge inventories of Forge World and Tempest.

Halo: Fleet Battles

Main article: Halo: Fleet Battles

Covenant Seraph Interceptor Flight

  • Flight slots: 1
  • Movement: 16"
  • Damage track: 2
  • Systems loadout: None
  • Weapons: vs. wing targets
    • Range: Contact
    • Dice: 2

Trivia

  • In the Halo: Reach post-game stats, the Seraph icon is erroneously represented by the image of a Sabre. On Halo Waypoint, the image is that of a regular Type-26 Banshee. On Bungie.net, the correct image of a Seraph is shown.

Gallery

Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.

Concept art

  • Early design explorations for the Type-31 Morsam-pattern Seraph in Halo: Reach.

    Early design explorations for the Type-31 Morsam-pattern Seraph in Halo: Reach.

  • Another design exploration of what would become the Seraph.

    Another design exploration of what would become the Seraph.

  • Concept art of the Seraph.

    Concept art of the Seraph.

Screenshots

  • Side view of the Seraph in Halo: Reach.

    Side view of the Seraph in Halo: Reach.

  • Views of the Seraph in Halo: Reach.

    Views of the Seraph in Halo: Reach.

  • Profile view of the Type-31 Morsam-pattern Seraph in Halo: Reach.

    Profile view of the Type-31 Morsam-pattern Seraph in Halo: Reach.

  • An angled side view of a Seraph.

    An angled side view of a Seraph.

  • Fore view of a Seraph.

    Fore view of a Seraph.

  • A top-down view of the Morsam-pattern Seraph.

    A top-down view of the Morsam-pattern Seraph.

  • A Seraph shot down by UNSC anti-air turret nearby the Sabre Program Launch/Research Range.

    A Seraph shot down by UNSC anti-air turret nearby the Sabre Program Launch/Research Range.

  • Three Seraph starfighters in formation.

    Three Seraph starfighters in formation.

  • A Seraph being shot by a Sabre during Operation: UPPER CUT.

    A Seraph being shot by a Sabre during Operation: UPPER CUT.

  • Seraph-class starfighters docked inside a Covenant corvette's hangar.

    Seraph-class starfighters docked inside a Covenant corvette's hangar.

  • Two Seraph starfighters. Take note of the tail booms, indicating the turning direction of the craft.

    Two Seraph starfighters. Take note of the tail booms, indicating the turning direction of the craft.

  • A Seraph in orbit above Reach.

    A Seraph in orbit above Reach.

  • The Seraph firing its plasma cannons.

    The Seraph firing its plasma cannons.

  • The Seraph firing its quad-fuel rod cannons.

    The Seraph firing its quad-fuel rod cannons.

  • The Seraph's HUD in Halo: Reach with the plasma cannon equipped.

    The Seraph's HUD in Halo: Reach with the plasma cannon equipped.

  • The Seraph's HUD with the fuel rod gun equipped.

    The Seraph's HUD with the fuel rod gun equipped.

  • The Seraph locking on to a Sabre.

    The Seraph locking on to a Sabre.

  • The Seraph with a target lock.

    The Seraph with a target lock.

  • The Seraph's tail moves when it does flips and rolls.

    The Seraph's tail moves when it does flips and rolls.

  • A damaged Seraph.

    A damaged Seraph.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 169
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 288
  3. ^ Halo: Reach, 3D model data
  4. ^ a b c Halo: Reach, Seraph in-game vehicle
  5. ^ a b c d e f Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 283
  6. ^ a b Halo:Ghosts of Onyx, chapter Prologue
  7. ^ Halo: Reach, game manual
  8. ^ Halo Waypoint, Banshee Fighter (Retrieved on Jan 30, 2013) [archive]
  9. ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level Long Night of Solace
  10. ^ Halo: Fireteam Raven, campaign level Escape
  11. ^ Halo: First Strike, chapter 6
  12. ^ Halo 4 - Spartan Ops, episode Departure
  13. ^ Halo: Escalation, issue 15
  14. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Battle of Sunaion
  15. ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach, chapter 7
  16. ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach, cover art
  17. ^ Halo: The Rubicon Protocol, chapter 1
  18. ^ Bungie.net: How To Fly the Seraph - Tutorial

v • d • e
 
Atmospheric/Exoatmospheric Craft of the Covenant and its remnants
Combat aircraft
Support aircraft and gunships
Troop carriers
Boarding craft
Exoatmospheric Craft and shuttles
Drop pods and escape pods
Single-occupant Assault carapace: Suspa Al-pattern • Udka-pattern

Breaching carapace: Kalu'teh-pattern • Gloto-pattern
Intrusion carapace: Yado-pattern
Miscellaneous: Gydrozka Workshop Breaching Pod • Unidentified

Multiple-occupant Assault carapace: Gloto'kas-pattern • Gloto'kef-pattern • Yado'kef-pattern

Breaching carapace: Kalu'qeh-pattern

Miscellaneous Escape pod
Civilian transport craft
Pre-Covenant craft
Retrieved from "https://www.halopedia.org/index.php?title=Morsam-pattern_Seraph&oldid=1625681"