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{{Ship class infobox | {{Ship class infobox | ||
|name=C712 Longsword | |name=C712 Longsword | ||
|image=[[File: | |image=[[File:H2A - Longsword model.jpg|350px]] | ||
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]{{Ref/Book|Id=WF|[[Halo Warfleet]]|Section=Armaments|Page=17}} | |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]{{Ref/Book|Id=WF|[[Halo Warfleet]]|Section=Armaments|Page=17}} | ||
|class=Anti-ship spaceplane{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | |class=Anti-ship spaceplane{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | ||
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|hull= | |hull= | ||
|shielding= | |shielding= | ||
|armament=*8 [[Machine- | |armament=*8 [[Machine-linked autocannon#M9109 ASW.2FAC 50mm|M9109 ASW/AC 50mm coilguns]]{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | ||
*4 [[ASGM-10 missile]]s{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | *4 [[ASGM-10 missile]]s{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | ||
|complement= | |complement= | ||
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==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
[[File: | [[File:HWF longsword.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Many different armaments of the C712 Longsword.{{Ref/Reuse|WF}}]] | ||
The C712 is faster and smaller compared to the [[C709 Longsword]].{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} It specializes in short-range atmospheric/exoatmospheric strike runs.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | The C712 is faster and smaller compared to the [[C709 Longsword]].{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} It specializes in short-range atmospheric/exoatmospheric strike runs.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | ||
===Armament=== | ===Armament=== | ||
The C712 Longsword is a multirole space fighter, and its weapons loadout can be easily modified for different mission requirements. It has eight [[Machine- | The C712 Longsword is a multirole space fighter, and its weapons loadout can be easily modified for different mission requirements. It has eight [[Machine-linked autocannon#M9109 ASW.2FAC 50mm|M9109 coilguns]] that fire 50mm rounds at enemy fighters and ground forces during tactical strikes.{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]|Page=112}} There are four [[ASGM-10 missile]]s, which are specialized for use against singleships such as the [[Covenant]] [[Seraph]], although they are powerful enough to deal significant damage to targets not protected by [[energy shield]]s.<ref name="CEALibrary">'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''', [[Library (feature)|Library]]</ref> These are typically housed in a rotary launcher within the internal ordnance bay, to protect the missiles prior to launch. If needed, it can replace its anti-ship missiles with conventional smart bombs, satellites, or special mission payloads.{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | ||
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==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
===Fall of Reach=== | ===Fall of Reach=== | ||
During the [[Fall of Reach]], two Longswords were launched against a Covenant {{ | During the [[Fall of Reach]], two Longswords were launched against a Covenant {{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}} to [[First Battle of Sword Base|protect]] [[Sword Base]]. The Longswords pushed the corvette away from the base far enough for a Super MAC round fired from orbit to take it out.{{Ref/Level|Halo: Reach|[[ONI: Sword Base]]}} Longswords also participated in the [[Battle at Szurdok Ridge]] after [[SPARTAN-B312]] took out two Covenant [[Type-38 Tyrant|anti-aircraft emplacements]], clearing the way for air support. The Longswords were able to destroy three [[Deutoros-pattern Scarab|Scarabs]], opening the path for the UNSC's ground assault force.{{Ref/Level|Halo: Reach|[[Tip of the Spear]]}} | ||
==Ships of the line== | ==Ships of the line== | ||