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|armament=*[[Carpet Bomb]] | |armament= | ||
*[[Cryo Bomb]] | *Conventional payload | ||
*[[Disruption Bomb]] | **[[Carpet Bomb]] | ||
**[[Cryo Bomb]] | |||
**[[Disruption Bomb]] | |||
*Nuclear payload | |||
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|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | |affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | ||
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The '''''Shortsword''-class Bomber''' is a UNSC atmospheric bomber used primarily for short-range, heavy payload bombing runs against enemy ground targets, especially [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] forces | The '''''Shortsword''-class Bomber''' is a UNSC atmospheric bomber used primarily for short-range, heavy payload bombing runs against enemy ground targets, especially [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] forces. The bombers were in use by the UNSC by at least 2531. | ||
== | ==Description== | ||
A Shortsword's payload is interchangeable, capable of delivering [[Carpet Bomb|conventional ordnance]], or [[Cryo Bomb|less conventional munitions]] into theatres of combat, dropping them onto the target zone at low altitude and high velocity. These strikes are launched from an | The Shortsword-class Bomber shares a similar design to the [[GA-TL1 Longsword-class Interceptor]]. It features an elongated and angled wings, comparable to that of a Longsword, and retracted tail wings. This makes the Shortsword a versatile aircraft, able to deliver its payload and provides it greater freedom of action at low altitudes. A Shortsword's payload is interchangeable, capable of delivering [[Carpet Bomb|conventional ordnance]], or [[Cryo Bomb|less conventional munitions]] into theatres of combat, dropping them onto the target zone at low altitude and high velocity. These strikes are launched from an orbital support ship, indicating at least a rudimentary exoatmospheric capability. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
The use of the Shortsword differs depending on which faction the player uses. | The use of the Shortsword differs depending on which faction the player uses. [[Ellen Anders|Professor Anders]] uses it to drop a Cryo Bomb, a simple point-and-click power. [[John Forge|Sergeant Forge]] uses it to perform [[Carpet Bomb]]ing runs, where the beginning of the bombing run must be selected. An arrow appears, and can be rotated around the start point, setting the angle of the bombing run, useful for hitting a number of enemies in different formations. All UNSC leaders in Halo Wars can call on a Shortsword to deliver a [[Disruption Bomb]]. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The Shortsword appears similar in appearance to the real-life [[Wikipedia:B-2 Spirit|B2 Stealth Bomber]] of the United States Air Force, with the exceptions of the large "bang" apparatus on the Shortsword and the Shortsword's "short range". Both aircraft fill a similar role, acting as bombers, although it is unknown if the Shortsword has any stealth capabilities. | *The Shortsword appears similar in appearance to the real-life [[Wikipedia:B-2 Spirit|B2 Stealth Bomber]] of the United States Air Force, with the exceptions of the large "bang" apparatus on the Shortsword and the Shortsword's "short range". Both aircraft fill a similar role, acting as bombers, although it is unknown if the Shortsword has any stealth capabilities. | ||
*At some time during the development of Halo Wars, the Shortsword was originally to be a usable unit, docked at the Airpad. In the concept art, its tail is retracted and its wings are angled up to make it more compact and allow docking. | *At some time during the development of Halo Wars, the Shortsword was originally to be a usable unit, docked at the Airpad. In the concept art, its tail is retracted and its wings are angled up to make it more compact and allow docking. | ||
*The Shortsword cannot be destroyed in-game. | *The Shortsword cannot be destroyed in-game. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery widths="150" orientation="landscape"> | <gallery widths="150" orientation="landscape"> | ||
File:005 AirtowerV01.jpg|An early concept art image for the [[UNSC Airpad]]. Note the [[Falcon (Fighter)|Falcons]] on the runway and one in the hangar, and a Shortsword docked with wings retracted. | File:005 AirtowerV01.jpg|An early concept art image for the [[UNSC Airpad]]. Note the [[Falcon (Fighter)|Falcons]] on the runway and one in the hangar, and a Shortsword docked with wings retracted. | ||
File:HW 1920x1200 6.jpg|Concept art of the Shortsword. | |||
File:HW10.jpg|The Shortsword as it appears in ''Halo Wars''. | File:HW10.jpg|The Shortsword as it appears in ''Halo Wars''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 11:33, September 19, 2010
Template:Ship The Shortsword-class Bomber is a UNSC atmospheric bomber used primarily for short-range, heavy payload bombing runs against enemy ground targets, especially Covenant forces. The bombers were in use by the UNSC by at least 2531.
Description
The Shortsword-class Bomber shares a similar design to the GA-TL1 Longsword-class Interceptor. It features an elongated and angled wings, comparable to that of a Longsword, and retracted tail wings. This makes the Shortsword a versatile aircraft, able to deliver its payload and provides it greater freedom of action at low altitudes. A Shortsword's payload is interchangeable, capable of delivering conventional ordnance, or less conventional munitions into theatres of combat, dropping them onto the target zone at low altitude and high velocity. These strikes are launched from an orbital support ship, indicating at least a rudimentary exoatmospheric capability.
Gameplay
The use of the Shortsword differs depending on which faction the player uses. Professor Anders uses it to drop a Cryo Bomb, a simple point-and-click power. Sergeant Forge uses it to perform Carpet Bombing runs, where the beginning of the bombing run must be selected. An arrow appears, and can be rotated around the start point, setting the angle of the bombing run, useful for hitting a number of enemies in different formations. All UNSC leaders in Halo Wars can call on a Shortsword to deliver a Disruption Bomb.
Trivia
- The Shortsword appears similar in appearance to the real-life B2 Stealth Bomber of the United States Air Force, with the exceptions of the large "bang" apparatus on the Shortsword and the Shortsword's "short range". Both aircraft fill a similar role, acting as bombers, although it is unknown if the Shortsword has any stealth capabilities.
- At some time during the development of Halo Wars, the Shortsword was originally to be a usable unit, docked at the Airpad. In the concept art, its tail is retracted and its wings are angled up to make it more compact and allow docking.
- The Shortsword cannot be destroyed in-game.
Gallery
- 005 AirtowerV01.jpg
An early concept art image for the UNSC Airpad. Note the Falcons on the runway and one in the hangar, and a Shortsword docked with wings retracted.
- HW 1920x1200 6.jpg
Concept art of the Shortsword.
The Shortsword as it appears in Halo Wars.
