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|length=1,500 meters (4,920 feet)<ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 270''</ref><!-- The Halo Encyclopedia states that the CPV is 1,500 meters long, which is equivalent to 4,920 feet. Halopedia's metric-to-Imperial measurement conversion renders this as "1,500 meters (4,900 feet)", and does not account for the additional twenty feet.-->
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|armament=At least two [[plasma torpedo]] turrets<ref name="Freefall">'''Halo Wars''', campaign level ''[[Repairs]]'', cutscene [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT_jhaMoeqM&hd=1 ''Freefall'']</ref>
|armament=*[[Energy projector]]<ref name="evg"/>
*At least one [[energy projector]]<ref name="intro">'''Halo Wars''', cutscene [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4zyyI5o0hM&hd=1 ''Five Long Years'']</ref><ref name="Genesis">'''Halo Wars: Genesis'''</ref><ref name="Origins">'''Halo Legends''', ''Origins''</ref>
*Anterior plasma cannons (2)<ref name="evg"/>
*[[Pulse Laser Turrets]]<ref name="evg"/>
*[[Plasma turrets|Plasma torpedo launchers]]<ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 270''</ref>
|complement=Numerous ground forces, dropships, and support aircraft
|complement=Numerous ground forces, dropships, and support aircraft
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|role=Fleet combat and ground support
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*Planetary occupation<ref name="evg"/>
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*[[Great Schism|Covenant Civil War]]
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The '''''CPV''-class heavy destroyer''' is a [[Covenant destroyer|destroyer]] class in service with the [[Covenant Navy]].<ref name="ENC"/><ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', page ''???''</ref>
The '''CPV-class heavy destroyer'''<ref name="evg"/> is one of several [[Covenant destroyer|destroyer]] class warships in service with the [[Covenant Navy]].<ref name="ENC"/>


==Design==
==Background==
The design of the ''CPV''-class heavy destroyer is unique among Covenant vessels. It features a roughly teardrop-shaped fore section that droops downward, forming a bulbous protrusion; the dorsal surface of this section contains a recessed area, which likely contains the [[bridge]]. The hull is much narrower amidships. Near the aft end, the hull splits into six sleek, winglike structures. The shortest pair face outward at a slightly upward angle, the mid-sized structures curve upward at an inward-facing angle, and the largest structures curve downward, also facing inward. The ''CPV'' features far more running lights than other Covenant vessels, many of which resemble Covenant glyphs.
The Covenant CPV-class heavy destroyer is the more predominant offensiveness ship in the destroyer class warships in the Covenant Navy, CPV-class destroys are primarily used for ship-to-ship warfare and [[glassing]] operations, as part of Covenant doctrine.<ref name="evg"/> In certain situations when presented CPV-class destroyers can and have served as occupation vessels in lieu of the more occupation role centered [[CCS-class battlecruiser]] and [[CAS-class assault carrier]].<ref name="evg"/>


Each of the largest wing structures contains at least two [[plasma torpedo]] turrets on its inner surface,<ref name="Freefall"/> though the ship likely possesses more turrets elsewhere. An [[energy projector]] is mounted on the bottom of the forward "bulb",<ref name="intro"/><ref name="Genesis"/><ref name="Origins"/> similar to the {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}} and the {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}, which also possess energy projectors in this area. The ship is capable of deploying numerous dropships, [[Type-29 Close-support Fighter|Vampire fighters]], and [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee attack aircraft]], as well as thousands of infantry and hundreds of ground vehicles.
CPV-class destroyers follow the typical architecture of a Covenant ship — a sleek amphibious design with sweeping contours and perfect symmetry, a roughly teardrop-shaped fore section that droops downward, forming a bulbous protrusion; the dorsal surface of this section contains a recessed area. Near the aft end, the hull splits into six sleek, winglike structures. The shortest pair face outward at a slightly upward angle, the mid-sized structures curve upward at an inward-facing angle, and the largest structures curve downward, also facing inward.


==Deployment history==
==Operational history==
Many ''CPV''-class heavy destroyers were deployed during the [[Harvest Campaign]], which lasted from [[2526]] to [[2531]]. During the Covenant's counterattacks in the early years of the campaign, ''CPV''s were used to [[Glassing|glass]] areas that had been secured by the [[United Nations Space Command]], eradicating most of the [[human]] presence on [[Harvest]]; this cycle continued until the planet's liberation in [[2531#February|February 2531]].<ref name="intro"/> [[Unidentified CPV-class heavy destroyer|One such vessel]] was present during the [[Battle of the Flood-controlled Shield World]], where it engaged the {{UNSCship|Spirit of Fire}} after a midair collision between the two ships; the destroyer dispatched several large [[Boarding|boarding parties]], supported by Banshees, Vampires, and plasma torpedo fire, in an effort to disable the human vessel, though the attack was repelled. [[Battle Group Sierra-3|UNSC Battle Group Sierra-3]] destroyed a ''CPV''-class destroyer at the [[Battle of 18 Scorpii]] in [[2543]].<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', ''page 472-473''</ref>
Many CPV-class heavy destroyers were deployed during the glassing of [[Harvest]] in [[2525]]<ref>'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''', ''Back cover''</ref>, after Admiral Cole's victory in March of 2526 the Covenant regrouped to execute those who failed to destroy Cole's fleet and for celebration at the glassing of Harvest.<ref>'''Halo Wars timeline''', ''2526 entry''</ref> After the planet's liberation in [[2531]] the Covenant arrived at [[Arcadia]] During the attack [[Unidentified CPV-class heavy destroyer|one destroyer]] was able to escape and was present during the [[Battle of the Flood-controlled Shield World]], where it engaged the {{UNSCship|Spirit of Fire}} after a midair collision between the two ships; the destroyer dispatched several large [[Boarding|boarding parties]], supported by Banshees, Vampires, and plasma cannon fire in an effort to disable the human vessel, though the attack was repelled. During the [[Battle of 18 Scorpii]] [[Battle Group Sierra-3|UNSC Battle Group Sierra-3]] was able to destroy a CPV-class destroyer in [[2543]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''' '''[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]''', ''page 472-473''</ref> Throughout the war CPV-class destroyers continued to play a major role in the war effort against humanity.<ref name="what..">'''[[Halo Legends]]''', ''Origins Part II''</ref>
 
==Complement==
===Armaments===
CPV-class heavy destroyers are built for heavy combat, and are well armed with the same weapons as the smaller RPV-class destroyers, however like with all classes of Covenant ships there is a great deal of variance — weaponry, length, estimated tonnage, fighter compliments, speed and so forth within a particular class of warship.<ref>'''Sybex Halo: Combat Evolved PC Strategy Guide''', ''page 73''</ref> CPV-class heavy destroyers are armed with [[Pulse Laser Turrets]] which are very powerful speed-of-light weapons, that fire a high intensity laser bolt, radiating energy in the blue wavelength of the spectrum. The turrets themselves are chitinous pods featuring insect-like antennae and are located at various points around the vessel. The CPV-class destroyer is also equipped with Anterior plasma cannons, which are used as artillery in both are used as artillery weapons in both space and ground engagements<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''', ''campaign level [[Repairs]]'', ''cutscene [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT_jhaMoeqM&hd=1 ''Freefall'']</ref> It is also armed with a single [[Energy projector]] or Ventral cleansing beam<ref name="evg"/> for use in low altitude bombardment.<ref name="what.."/> CPV-class heavy destroyers can also be armed with plasma torpedo launchers, which are plasma turrets that launch long, powerful lances of plasma contained and guided by a shaped magnetic field. It is a devastating weapon that can be used in ship-to-ship combat and planetary bombardment, the torpedo launchers are are located along the lateral edges of the ship.<ref name="ENC"/>
 
===Aircraft===
CPV-class heavy destroyers carry a large number of aircraft including the [[Type-31 Exoatmospheric Multi-role Fighter|Seraph fighters]] and [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]].<ref name="ENC"/>


==Ships of the line==
==Ships of the line==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Covenant Destroyers Glass Harvest.jpg|''CPV''-class heavy destroyers glassing Harvest.
File:Covenant Destroyers Glass Harvest.jpg|CPV-class heavy destroyers glassing Harvest.
File:HW genis back cover.png|More ''CPV''s glassing Harvest.
File:HW genis back cover.png|A group of CPV-class heavy destroyers glassing Harvest.
File:ApexBattleImage.png|A ''CPV''-class destroyer collides with the UNSC ''Spirit of Fire'', destroying a large portion of the latter vessel's port side.
File:ApexBattleImage.png|A CPV-class heavy destroyer collides with the UNSC ''Spirit of Fire'', destroying a large portion of the latter vessel's port side.
File:Origins Destroyer.png|A ''CPV''-class heavy destroyer, flanked by several ''CCS''-class battlecruisers, deploys invasion forces to the surface of a human colony.
File:Origins Destroyer.png|A CPV-class heavy destroyer, flanked by several CCS-class battlecruisers, deploys invasion forces to the surface of a human colony.
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Revision as of 14:50, July 17, 2011

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The CPV-class heavy destroyer[1] is one of several destroyer class warships in service with the Covenant Navy.[2]

Background

The Covenant CPV-class heavy destroyer is the more predominant offensiveness ship in the destroyer class warships in the Covenant Navy, CPV-class destroys are primarily used for ship-to-ship warfare and glassing operations, as part of Covenant doctrine.[1] In certain situations when presented CPV-class destroyers can and have served as occupation vessels in lieu of the more occupation role centered CCS-class battlecruiser and CAS-class assault carrier.[1]

CPV-class destroyers follow the typical architecture of a Covenant ship — a sleek amphibious design with sweeping contours and perfect symmetry, a roughly teardrop-shaped fore section that droops downward, forming a bulbous protrusion; the dorsal surface of this section contains a recessed area. Near the aft end, the hull splits into six sleek, winglike structures. The shortest pair face outward at a slightly upward angle, the mid-sized structures curve upward at an inward-facing angle, and the largest structures curve downward, also facing inward.

Operational history

Many CPV-class heavy destroyers were deployed during the glassing of Harvest in 2525[3], after Admiral Cole's victory in March of 2526 the Covenant regrouped to execute those who failed to destroy Cole's fleet and for celebration at the glassing of Harvest.[4] After the planet's liberation in 2531 the Covenant arrived at Arcadia During the attack one destroyer was able to escape and was present during the Battle of the Flood-controlled Shield World, where it engaged the Template:UNSCship after a midair collision between the two ships; the destroyer dispatched several large boarding parties, supported by Banshees, Vampires, and plasma cannon fire in an effort to disable the human vessel, though the attack was repelled. During the Battle of 18 Scorpii UNSC Battle Group Sierra-3 was able to destroy a CPV-class destroyer in 2543.[5] Throughout the war CPV-class destroyers continued to play a major role in the war effort against humanity.[6]

Complement

Armaments

CPV-class heavy destroyers are built for heavy combat, and are well armed with the same weapons as the smaller RPV-class destroyers, however like with all classes of Covenant ships there is a great deal of variance — weaponry, length, estimated tonnage, fighter compliments, speed and so forth within a particular class of warship.[7] CPV-class heavy destroyers are armed with Pulse Laser Turrets which are very powerful speed-of-light weapons, that fire a high intensity laser bolt, radiating energy in the blue wavelength of the spectrum. The turrets themselves are chitinous pods featuring insect-like antennae and are located at various points around the vessel. The CPV-class destroyer is also equipped with Anterior plasma cannons, which are used as artillery in both are used as artillery weapons in both space and ground engagements[8] It is also armed with a single Energy projector or Ventral cleansing beam[1] for use in low altitude bombardment.[6] CPV-class heavy destroyers can also be armed with plasma torpedo launchers, which are plasma turrets that launch long, powerful lances of plasma contained and guided by a shaped magnetic field. It is a devastating weapon that can be used in ship-to-ship combat and planetary bombardment, the torpedo launchers are are located along the lateral edges of the ship.[2]

Aircraft

CPV-class heavy destroyers carry a large number of aircraft including the Seraph fighters and Banshees.[2]

Ships of the line

List of appearances

Gallery

  • CPV-class heavy destroyers glassing Harvest.

    CPV-class heavy destroyers glassing Harvest.

  • HW genis back cover.png

    A group of CPV-class heavy destroyers glassing Harvest.

  • A CPV-class heavy destroyer collides with the UNSC Spirit of Fire, destroying a large portion of the latter vessel's port side.

    A CPV-class heavy destroyer collides with the UNSC Spirit of Fire, destroying a large portion of the latter vessel's port side.

  • Origins Destroyer.png

    A CPV-class heavy destroyer, flanked by several CCS-class battlecruisers, deploys invasion forces to the surface of a human colony.

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named evg
  2. ^ a b c Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named ENC
  3. ^ Halo Wars: Genesis, Back cover
  4. ^ Halo Wars timeline, 2526 entry
  5. ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole, page 472-473
  6. ^ a b Halo Legends, Origins Part II
  7. ^ Sybex Halo: Combat Evolved PC Strategy Guide, page 73
  8. ^ Halo Wars, campaign level Repairs, cutscene Freefall
  9. ^ a b Transmissions

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