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Most space warfare is conducted by warships, supported by resupply ships, fighters and dropships, and space stations that serve as static defenses around planetary orbit. The UNSC Navy designate their ships along similar lines to planetary-based navies. [[UNSC corvette]]s are generally the fastest warship classification,<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''pages 63-64''</ref> too small to carry craft larger than an [[SKT-13 Shuttlecraft]], used by the UNSC Navy and colonial system defense forces.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''pages 60''</ref> [[UNSC frigate|Frigate]]s and [[UNSC destroyer|destroyer]]s are larger combat warships equipped with heavier armaments, used for fleet escort and recon, and tend to make up the bulk of the UNSC fleets because they are cheaper to build, faster to replace, and can cover a greater volume of space than larger ships. Frigates tend to be faster and more evasive,<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''campaign level [[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]''</ref> while destroyers feature thicker armor and heavier armaments.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 139''</ref> Larger [[capital ship]]s are build for dedicated ship-to-ship combat. [[Cruiser]]s tend to form the cores of UNSC fleets, serving as fleet command and control ships in the absence of larger carriers.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/unsc-cruiser '''Halo Waypoint''': ''UNSC Cruiser'']</ref> [[UNSC carrier|Carriers]] are large but lightly armed warships that transport and deploy large numbers of fighters and dropships in support of both space combat and planetary assaults.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 249 (2009)''</ref> After the Human-Covenant War the UNSC operated at least one [[battleship]] class.<ref>'''Halo Waypoint:''' ''The Halo Bulletin 5.14.14''</ref> | Most space warfare is conducted by warships, supported by resupply ships, fighters and dropships, and space stations that serve as static defenses around planetary orbit. The UNSC Navy designate their ships along similar lines to planetary-based navies. [[UNSC corvette]]s are generally the fastest warship classification,<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''pages 63-64''</ref> too small to carry craft larger than an [[SKT-13 Shuttlecraft]], used by the UNSC Navy and colonial system defense forces.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''pages 60''</ref> [[UNSC frigate|Frigate]]s and [[UNSC destroyer|destroyer]]s are larger combat warships equipped with heavier armaments, used for fleet escort and recon, and tend to make up the bulk of the UNSC fleets because they are cheaper to build, faster to replace, and can cover a greater volume of space than larger ships. Frigates tend to be faster and more evasive,<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''campaign level [[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]''</ref> while destroyers feature thicker armor and heavier armaments.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 139''</ref> Larger [[capital ship]]s are build for dedicated ship-to-ship combat. [[Cruiser]]s tend to form the cores of UNSC fleets, serving as fleet command and control ships in the absence of larger carriers.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/unsc-cruiser '''Halo Waypoint''': ''UNSC Cruiser'']</ref> [[UNSC carrier|Carriers]] are large but lightly armed warships that transport and deploy large numbers of fighters and dropships in support of both space combat and planetary assaults.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 249 (2009)''</ref> After the Human-Covenant War the UNSC operated at least one [[battleship]] class.<ref>'''Halo Waypoint:''' ''The Halo Bulletin 5.14.14''</ref> | ||
The Covenant operate a number of warship classes, but their classification systems are more esoteric, and the UNSC have struggled to correctly determine their roles. The Covenant designate their own ships according to primary, secondary and tertiary roles, using a [[Hull classification symbol#Covenant|three-letter designation system]].<ref name="Have S'Moa">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-have-s-moa '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder: Have S'moa'']</ref> The UNSC designate them according to their estimated roles analogous to their own ships. Covenant fleets tend to be built around powerful cruisers of various sizes designed to engage enemy fleets and support ground forces and bombard enemy positions from orbit,<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 41''</ref> escorted by smaller but powerful frigates and destroyers.<ref>'''''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''''', ''page 192''</ref><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/covenant-destroyer '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Covenant Destroyer'']</ref> Covenant fleets tend to use carriers, assault carriers or supercarriers as flagships,{{Ref/Reuse|Have S'Moa}} though the largest ships are also the rarest. While the Covenant deployed its modern ships against the UNSC during the Human-Covenant War, it also kept a large number of pre-Covenant Sangheili-designed ships in service in rear-echelon duties escorting shipping, deterring and responding to piracy, and responding to local problems to free up modern ships for active duty.<ref name="Holiday Shipping">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-holiday-shipping '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder: Holiday Shipping'']</ref> In the post-war era, these ships have assumed frontline roles among both Covenant and Swords of Sanghelios service as both sides have struggled to maintain and replace combat losses of newer, more powerful ships.<ref name="web.archive.org">[https://web.archive.org/web/20180525024345/http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/topic/9-canon-fodder-and-random-lore-chat/?page=59&tab=comments '''Halo Archive''': ''Canon Fodder thread'']</ref> They use a different designation system to either the Covenant or the UNSC, tending to be named for pre-twentieth century ships, such as the | The Covenant operate a number of warship classes, but their classification systems are more esoteric, and the UNSC have struggled to correctly determine their roles. The Covenant designate their own ships according to primary, secondary and tertiary roles, using a [[Hull classification symbol#Covenant|three-letter designation system]].<ref name="Have S'Moa">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-have-s-moa '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder: Have S'moa'']</ref> The UNSC designate them according to their estimated roles analogous to their own ships. Covenant fleets tend to be built around powerful cruisers of various sizes designed to engage enemy fleets and support ground forces and bombard enemy positions from orbit,<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 41''</ref> escorted by smaller but powerful frigates and destroyers.<ref>'''''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''''', ''page 192''</ref><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/covenant-destroyer '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Covenant Destroyer'']</ref> Covenant fleets tend to use carriers, assault carriers or supercarriers as flagships,{{Ref/Reuse|Have S'Moa}} though the largest ships are also the rarest. While the Covenant deployed its modern ships against the UNSC during the Human-Covenant War, it also kept a large number of pre-Covenant Sangheili-designed ships in service in rear-echelon duties escorting shipping, deterring and responding to piracy, and responding to local problems to free up modern ships for active duty.<ref name="Holiday Shipping">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-holiday-shipping '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder: Holiday Shipping'']</ref> In the post-war era, these ships have assumed frontline roles among both Covenant and Swords of Sanghelios service as both sides have struggled to maintain and replace combat losses of newer, more powerful ships.<ref name="web.archive.org">[https://web.archive.org/web/20180525024345/http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/topic/9-canon-fodder-and-random-lore-chat/?page=59&tab=comments '''Halo Archive''': ''Canon Fodder thread'']</ref> They use a different designation system to either the Covenant or the UNSC, tending to be named for pre-twentieth century ships, such as the {{Pattern|Hekar Taa|blockade runner}} and the [[Man O' War]].{{Ref/Reuse|Holiday Shipping}} While upgraded to modern technological standards,{{Ref/Reuse|web.archive.org}} these ships are built for specific mission roles, like UNSC ships, and less capable in multirole service.{{Ref/Reuse|Holiday Shipping}} | ||
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