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{{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}}
|image = [[File:Seraph render.png|300px]]
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|name = Type-31 "Seraph" XMF
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|manufacturer =  
|image=[[File:H4-T31SeraphXMF.png|300px]]
|line = Seraph
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|model = XMF
|class=[[Seraph]]
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|role=Combat [[space fighter]]
|length = {{Convert|28|m|ft}}<ref>'''''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''''', ''page 271''</ref>
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*Equipped with [[energy shielding]]
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*[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]
|armament =
*[[Swords of Sanghelios]]
*[[Heavy plasma cannon]]
*[[Keepers of the One Freedom]]
*[[Pulse laser turret|Pulse laser]]
*[[Banished]]
*[[Plasma charge]]
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The '''Type-31 XMF''', otherwise known as the '''''Seraph''-class Starfighter''', is a widely used [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] starfighter, essentially the Covenant's counterpart to the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]'s [[C709 Longsword-class Interceptor|Longsword-class interceptor]].<ref>'''Halo: Reach''': ''Game Stats''</ref><ref name="For">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page ??''</ref> The Seraph is the successor to the older [[Tarasque-class heavy fighter|''Tarasque''-class fighter]]. A more powerful counterpart to the unshielded [[Type-27 XMF]], it serves as the Covenant's primary superiority fighter.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''' ''game manual''</ref>
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}}


==Specifications==
==Overview==
===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 bays of Covenant ships or stations when they are not in battle or escorting a ship. 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.
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 [[UNSC]]'s [[YSS-1000 Sabre|Sabres]] and [[Longswords]].<ref name="ghosts">'''''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''''', ''page ??''</ref> Though not specifically intended for in-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]]. The Seraph also appears to be able to power down and become invisible to Human ship sensors.<ref>'''''[[Halo: The Flood]]''''', ''page ??''</ref> This has proven to be extremely useful for sneaking past ship defenses undetected.
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-class Interceptor]]s 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. Unlike the Banshee or Phantom, Seraphs are equipped with energy shields, but these are only a fraction of the strength of those on Capital Ships and are easily depleted with sustained fire. It is assumed that Seraph fighters can be piloted by a single [[Sangheili]], succeeded by the [[Jiralhanae]] after the [[Great Schism]].
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. A Seraph's bombing runs are very deadly, as evidenced in the [[SPARTAN-III]]s' attempted destruction of a [[Covenant]] factory as read in ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''. The energy weapons the Seraph is equipped with delivers a hard punch to anything it attacks, such as [[Pelican]] dropships, and [[Albatross]] heavy dropships, and when dueling with the UNSC space-superiority Sabres.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''pages 17-18''</ref>
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 been seen operational as early as the [[Second Battle of Harvest]]. They are a common adversary of the Longsword-class fighters. These starfighters provided excellent fire support to all Covenant forces in space and on the groundside. Seraphs were prominently used during the [[Raid on the Third Fleet of Glorious Consequence]], the [[Fall of Reach]], the [[Battle of Earth]], the [[Battle of Onyx]], and the [[Battle of Installation 00]].
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}}


In [[Operation: TORPEDO]], the Seraphs harassed the incoming [[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.
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}}


During the [[Battle 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''-class interceptors]], [[UNSC Frigate|frigates]] and ''Longsword''-class interceptors. Similar tactics were also employed during the Battle of Earth.
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}}
 
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}}
 
==Gameplay==
===''Halo: Reach''===
{{Main|Halo: Reach}}
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: Fleet Battles''===
{{Main|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==
==Trivia==
*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>
*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.
*Instead of having a name that represents a sinister supernatural being like the [[Type-25 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraith]] or [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantom]], the word "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 the level Long Night of Solace if the player's highest kill is the Seraph when viewed in Campaign Scoring, the picture shown will be that of the Sabre.
*Additionally in the same level, there is a [[Pilotable Seraph|glitch]] that makes it possible to hit a Seraph with an EMP shot from a [[Plasma Pistol]] and hijack it.
*In the firefight map [[Corvette (level)|Corvette]], upon exiting the initial spawn room, if you look on the roof of the opposite side of the main Hangar, you will see [[Type-31 XMF|Seraphs]] hanging from the roof. They are not easily noticeable and you might need to turn your night vision on to see them.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="160" captionalign="left">
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
File:H2 - Seraph Overview.png|An overview of the Type-31 ''"Seraph"''.
===Concept art and illustrations===
File:Heretic Seraph.png|A Seraph docked inside the [[Gas Mine]].
<gallery>
File:Halo2 - Seraph.jpg|A Seraph fighter with a sun in the background.
File:HR EarlySeraphConcepts.jpg|Early design explorations for the Type-31 ''Morsam''-pattern Seraph in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HaloReach - SeraphProfile.png| a render of a Seraph
File:HR EarlySeraphDesignConcept.jpg|Another design exploration of what would become the Seraph.
File:HaloReach - T31XMF.png|A render of a Seraph.
File:HR_Seraph_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Seraph.
File:Reach Seraphs.png|A Seraph shot down by UNSC anti-air turret nearby the [[Sabre Program Launch/Research Range]].
File:HSOR FullCover Art.jpg|Seraphs attacking [[Blue Team]] on the cover art for ''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''.
File:HaloReach - SeraphFormation.png|Three Seraph starfighters in a formation.
</gallery>
 
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
File:HR-T31SeraphXMF-Render.jpg|Side view of the Seraph 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 - 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:HaloReach - SeraphFormation.png|Three Seraph starfighters in formation.
File:Seraph dogfight.jpg|A Seraph being shot by a Sabre during Operation: UPPER CUT.
File:Seraph dogfight.jpg|A Seraph being shot by a Sabre during Operation: UPPER CUT.
File:Docked Seraphs.jpg|Seraph-class starfighters docked inside a Covenant corvette's hangar.
File:Docked Seraphs.jpg|''Seraph''-class starfighters docked inside a Covenant corvette's hangar.
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.
File:H5G-Thelclimbs.png|A ''Morsam'' can be seen in the sky over [[Sunaion]] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' (top-right).
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
{{Appearances|Halo: The Fall of Reach|Halo: The Flood|Halo: First Strike|Halo 2|Halo: Ghosts of Onyx|Halo 3|Halo Legends|Halo: Reach}}
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 4]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''
*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
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Latest revision as of 06:16, October 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[edit]

Design details[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

Halo: Reach[edit]

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[edit]

Main article: Halo: Fleet Battles

Covenant Seraph Interceptor Flight[edit]

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

Trivia[edit]

  • 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[edit]

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Concept art and illustrations[edit]

  • 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.

  • Seraphs attacking Blue Team on the cover art for Halo: Shadows of Reach.

    Seraphs attacking Blue Team on the cover art for Halo: Shadows of Reach.

Screenshots[edit]

  • 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.

  • A Morsam can be seen in the sky over Sunaion in Halo 5: Guardians (top-right).

    A Morsam can be seen in the sky over Sunaion in Halo 5: Guardians (top-right).

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  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

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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
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