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The '''''Seraph''-class Starfighter''' is a widely used [[Covenant]] starfighter, essentially the | The '''''Seraph''-class Starfighter''' is a widely used [[Covenant]] starfighter, essentially the Covenant's counterpart to the [[UNSC]] [[C709 Longsword starfighter|Longsword]]. Each Seraph has a teardrop and piscine design, likely aesthetically pleasing to Covenant sensibilities, since such carapace-like curves are prevalent throughout Covenant design. They are stored in Covenant capital ships when they are not in battle or escorting a ship. | ||
Seraphs have demonstrated that they are an effective counter-weapon against [[UNSC]] [[Longsword]] fighters. They usually attack in formations of ten, with their assaults on enemy ships ranging from simple harassment, to full out strafing attacks. They have also been seen patrolling in pairs. Unlike the Banshee, Seraphs are equipped with energy shields, but these are only a fraction of the strength of those on larger ships and are easily dispersed. | Seraphs have demonstrated that they are an effective counter-weapon against [[UNSC]] [[Longsword]] fighters. They usually attack in formations of ten, with their assaults on enemy ships ranging from simple harassment, to full out strafing attacks. They have also been seen patrolling in pairs. Unlike the Banshee, Seraphs are equipped with energy shields, but these are only a fraction of the strength of those on larger ships and are easily dispersed. | ||
The Seraph has been known to be utilized as an air superiority fighter, but are clumsy and sluggish within an atmosphere, indicating that such a capability is only a secondary role.<ref>[[Ghosts of Onyx]]</ref> Faster and possessing vastly more powerful weapons than the Banshee, the Seraph poses a significant aerial threat. | The Seraph has been known to be utilized as an air superiority fighter, but are clumsy and sluggish within an atmosphere, indicating that such a capability is only a secondary role.<ref>''[[Ghosts of Onyx]]''</ref> Faster and possessing vastly more powerful weapons than the Banshee, the Seraph poses a significant aerial threat. | ||
It is assumed that the Seraph fighter | It is assumed that the Seraph fighter can be piloted by a single [[Sangheili]], succeeded by the [[Jiralhanae]] after the [[Great Schism]]. | ||
== Characteristics == | == Characteristics == | ||
As the Covenant's main space attack fighter, the Seraph is armed with a variety of weapons. Seraphs are seen firing a heavy plasma cannon seemingly identical to a [[Scarab|Scarab's]] anti-aircraft turret in the cutscene preceding [[The Ark (level)|The Ark]] | As the Covenant's main space attack fighter, the Seraph is armed with a variety of weapons. Seraphs are seen firing a heavy plasma cannon seemingly identical to a [[Scarab|Scarab's]] anti-aircraft turret in the cutscene preceding [[The Ark (level)|The Ark]] and are also armed with a pulse laser and plasma charges for strafing and bomb runs.<ref>''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', page 17-18</ref> | ||
The Seraph fighter is both powerful and fast, even able to fly in the hurricane force winds of the gas giant [[Threshold]].<ref>[[The Arbiter (level)|The Arbiter]] and [[The Oracle (level)|The Oracle]]</ref> The Seraph fighters are more than a match for UNSC Longsword pilots and if they come in great numbers, they can easily overwhelm intercepting fighters.<ref>[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]</ref> | The Seraph fighter is both powerful and fast, even able to fly in the hurricane force winds of the gas giant [[Threshold]].<ref>[[The Arbiter (level)|The Arbiter]] and [[The Oracle (level)|The Oracle]]</ref> The Seraph fighters are more than a match for UNSC Longsword pilots and if they come in great numbers, they can easily overwhelm intercepting fighters.<ref>''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''</ref> | ||
== Appearances == | == Appearances == | ||
Seraphs were first sighted during the events of [[Halo: The Fall of Reach]], and were so as named by [[ONI]], the "Seraph". | Seraphs were first sighted during the events of ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', and were so as named by [[ONI]], the "Seraph". | ||
Seraphs are a common adversary of [[UNSC]] starfighter pilots, however prior to [[Halo 2]] they were only mentioned in the expanded universe and novels. The Seraph made its first in game appearance dog-fighting with [[Longsword fighters]] outside [[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station]] during the [[First Battle of Earth]]<ref>[[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station]] viewed outside of the station</ref> | Seraphs are a common adversary of [[UNSC]] starfighter pilots, however prior to ''[[Halo 2]]'' they were only mentioned in the expanded universe and novels. The Seraph made its first in game appearance dog-fighting with [[Longsword fighters]] outside [[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station]] during the [[First Battle of Earth]].<ref>[[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station]] viewed outside of the station</ref> | ||
[[Image:Seraph.jpg|thumb|A Seraph seen outside [[Cairo Station]].]] | [[Image:Seraph.jpg|thumb|A Seraph seen outside [[Cairo Station]].]] | ||
A Seraph can also be viewed in intricate detail on the levels [[The Arbiter (Level)|The Arbiter]] and [[The Oracle (Level)|The Oracle]], where it is in the central hangar where the [[Arbiter]] defeated the [[Sesa 'Refumee|heretic leader]]. These vessels are seen to be used by the heretic leader to flee the [[Forerunner]] [[Gas Mine|facility]] suspended within the atmosphere of the gas giant [[Threshold]].<ref>[[The Arbiter (level)|The Arbiter]] and [[The Oracle (level)|The Oracle]]</ref> | A Seraph can also be viewed in intricate detail on the levels [[The Arbiter (Level)|The Arbiter]] and [[The Oracle (Level)|The Oracle]], where it is in the central hangar where the [[Arbiter (Character)|Arbiter]] defeated the [[Sesa 'Refumee|heretic leader]]. These vessels are seen to be used by the heretic leader to flee the [[Forerunner]] [[Gas Mine|facility]] suspended within the atmosphere of the gas giant [[Threshold]].<ref>[[The Arbiter (level)|The Arbiter]] and [[The Oracle (level)|The Oracle]]</ref> | ||
The Seraph Starfighters are also seen in [[Halo 3]] during the cutscene of ''[[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]'' where they are escorting the Brute capital vessels as they engage the [[Sangheili]] [[Fleet of Retribution|battle group]]. They are seen also during that cutscene using their heavy plasma cannons to attack several Pelicans, destroying one, as the dropships carried troops down onto [[Installation 00|the Ark]]. Occasionally, they are even seen in the sky on the level The Ark, apparently Elite-controlled as they dart around the ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' without attacking or being attacked by the carrier. | The Seraph Starfighters are also seen in ''[[Halo 3]]'' during the cutscene of ''[[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]'' where they are escorting the Brute capital vessels as they engage the [[Sangheili]] [[Fleet of Retribution|battle group]]. They are seen also during that cutscene using their heavy plasma cannons to attack several Pelicans, destroying one, as the dropships carried troops down onto [[Installation 00|the Ark]]. Occasionally, they are even seen in the sky on the level The Ark, apparently Elite-controlled as they dart around the ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' without attacking or being attacked by the carrier. | ||
== Related links == | == Related links == | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*The Office of Naval Intelligence contributed to the ship's nickname<ref>''[[Halo: The Flood]]''</ref>, although the Elites also seem to use the name.<ref>''[[Halo 2]]''</ref> However, this could be because the ONI agents translated the name from intercepted Covenant transmissions. | *The [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] contributed to the ship's nickname<ref>''[[Halo: The Flood]]''</ref>, although the Elites also seem to use the name.<ref>''[[Halo 2]]''</ref> However, this could be because the ONI agents translated the name from intercepted Covenant transmissions. | ||
*The Seraph is actually an old model of a Covenant tank that [[Shi Kai Wang]] created.{{Fact}} | *The Seraph is actually an old model of a Covenant tank that [[Shi Kai Wang]] created.{{Fact}} | ||
*Contrary to appearance, the Seraph drives forward with the 'spikes' pointed backwards. | *Contrary to appearance, the Seraph drives forward with the 'spikes' pointed backwards. | ||
Revision as of 15:57, June 12, 2008
The Seraph-class Starfighter is a widely used Covenant starfighter, essentially the Covenant's counterpart to the UNSC Longsword. Each Seraph has a teardrop and piscine design, likely aesthetically pleasing to Covenant sensibilities, since such carapace-like curves are prevalent throughout Covenant design. They are stored in Covenant capital ships when they are not in battle or escorting a ship.
Seraphs have demonstrated that they are an effective counter-weapon against UNSC Longsword fighters. They usually attack in formations of ten, with their assaults on enemy ships ranging from simple harassment, to full out strafing attacks. They have also been seen patrolling in pairs. Unlike the Banshee, Seraphs are equipped with energy shields, but these are only a fraction of the strength of those on larger ships and are easily dispersed.
The Seraph has been known to be utilized as an air superiority fighter, but are clumsy and sluggish within an atmosphere, indicating that such a capability is only a secondary role.[1] Faster and possessing vastly more powerful weapons than the Banshee, the Seraph poses a significant aerial threat.
It is assumed that the Seraph fighter can be piloted by a single Sangheili, succeeded by the Jiralhanae after the Great Schism.
Characteristics
As the Covenant's main space attack fighter, the Seraph is armed with a variety of weapons. Seraphs are seen firing a heavy plasma cannon seemingly identical to a Scarab's anti-aircraft turret in the cutscene preceding The Ark and are also armed with a pulse laser and plasma charges for strafing and bomb runs.[2]
The Seraph fighter is both powerful and fast, even able to fly in the hurricane force winds of the gas giant Threshold.[3] The Seraph fighters are more than a match for UNSC Longsword pilots and if they come in great numbers, they can easily overwhelm intercepting fighters.[4]
Appearances
Seraphs were first sighted during the events of Halo: The Fall of Reach, and were so as named by ONI, the "Seraph".
Seraphs are a common adversary of UNSC starfighter pilots, however prior to Halo 2 they were only mentioned in the expanded universe and novels. The Seraph made its first in game appearance dog-fighting with Longsword fighters outside Cairo Station during the First Battle of Earth.[5]
A Seraph can also be viewed in intricate detail on the levels The Arbiter and The Oracle, where it is in the central hangar where the Arbiter defeated the heretic leader. These vessels are seen to be used by the heretic leader to flee the Forerunner facility suspended within the atmosphere of the gas giant Threshold.[6]
The Seraph Starfighters are also seen in Halo 3 during the cutscene of The Ark where they are escorting the Brute capital vessels as they engage the Sangheili battle group. They are seen also during that cutscene using their heavy plasma cannons to attack several Pelicans, destroying one, as the dropships carried troops down onto the Ark. Occasionally, they are even seen in the sky on the level The Ark, apparently Elite-controlled as they dart around the Shadow of Intent without attacking or being attacked by the carrier.
Related links
- Longsword - The UNSC equivalent of the Seraph
Trivia
- The Office of Naval Intelligence contributed to the ship's nickname[7], although the Elites also seem to use the name.[8] However, this could be because the ONI agents translated the name from intercepted Covenant transmissions.
- The Seraph is actually an old model of a Covenant tank that Shi Kai Wang created.Template:Fact
- Contrary to appearance, the Seraph drives forward with the 'spikes' pointed backwards.
- The word "Seraph" is derived from the highest level of angels as described in certain texts of the Bible.
Sources
- ^ Ghosts of Onyx
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 17-18
- ^ The Arbiter and The Oracle
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx
- ^ Cairo Station viewed outside of the station
- ^ The Arbiter and The Oracle
- ^ Halo: The Flood
- ^ Halo 2
