Varric-pattern heavy cruiser: Difference between revisions

The '''''Varric''-pattern heavy cruiser''' {{3Letter|ORS|heavy cruiser}} by the [[UNSC]], is a [[capital ship|capital]] [[warship]] classification within the now-defunct [[Covenant fleet]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} It is used for planetary occupation and naval command, as well as to support Covenant [[flagship]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 277'' (2011 edition)</ref> Following the [[Great Schism]], these ships have become invaluable to [[Covenant remnants|independent warlords]].<ref name="WC">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/covenant-cruiser '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Covenant Cruiser'']</ref>

Equipped with a variety of stealth technology, an [[energy projector]], and [[plasma turret]]s, the ''ORS''-class is considerably more powerful than any other [[Covenant cruiser|cruiser class]] used by the [[Covenant]].<ref name="canon fodder">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-in-the-loop '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder: In the Loop'']</ref> The "O" (for "Ordained") in the cruiser's three-letter classification code indicates that the class has been improved upon with [[Forerunner]] technology, specifically a weapons core. The "R" (for "Reverence") denotes that the cruiser is capable of conducting reconnaissance missions and is capable of excavating Forerunner artifacts. The "S" (for "Salvation") indicates that the cruiser is a dedicated warship.<ref name="canon fodder2">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-have-s-moa '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder: Have S'moa'']</ref>