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A '''corvette''' is a type of [[warship]] in both the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] and [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] navies. Corvettes are generally small, maneuverable and lightly armed. A corvette is usually smaller than a [[frigate]], making it the smallest warship type within a fleet.

==Summary==
As with most ship types, corvettes' sizes and the specific roles they fill within a fleet vary between factions. For example, UNSC corvettes are small patrol vessels that carry no fighter complements, only accommodating a [[hangar bay|hangar]] large enough to fit a [[SKT-13 Shuttlecraft]],<ref>''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', p. 63-64</ref> while Covenant corvettes are larger than a [[UNSC frigate]] and carry large complements of warriors and entire [[Starfighter|fighter]] squadrons. In combat, a single Covenant corvette has shown to be a match for a UNSC frigate.<ref>''[[Halo: Reach]]'', campaign level, [[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]</ref> While UNSC corvettes mostly appear to serve in patrol or scouting duties, the Covenant use their counterparts for heavy air support in ground assaults during planetary siege operations.<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Exodus]]</ref>

==Types==
===UNSC===
{{Main|UNSC corvette}}
*'''{{Class|Sharpfin|escort corvette}}''' - A corvette frequently used by commercial services as well as pirates.
*'''{{Class|Mako|corvette}}''' - A small, decommissioned corvette classification.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', p. 259 (2011 edition)</ref>
*'''{{Class|Gladius|heavy corvette}}''' - A corvette type that excelled in interdiction, patrol, and security.<ref>''[[Halo: Warfleet]]'', Defences, p. 19</ref>
*'''{{Class|Scholte|missile corvette}}''' - Formerly designated a frigate, the ''Scholte'' originated in the [[Insurrection]] as one of the foremost warships of its era.
*'''{{Class|Lancer|fast attack corvette}}''' - A MAC-equipped corvette employed by the UNSC.
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File:HWF-GladiusClassHeavyCorvette.png|A ''Gladius''-class corvette
File:HINF Scholte Concept.png|A ''Scholte''-class missile corvette.
File:HINF Lancer Concept.png|A ''Lancer''-class fast-attack corvette.
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===Covenant===
{{Main|Covenant corvette}}
*'''{{Class|SDV|heavy corvette}}''' - A heavy escort craft that can operate independently.<ref>''[[Halo Mythos]]'', p. 154-155</ref>
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File:HReach-CovenantHeavyCorvette.png|An ''SDV''-class corvette
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*'''{{Class|DAV|light corvette}}''' - A stealth and intelligence gathering focused classification.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/covenant-corvette ''Halo Waypoint:'' Universe - Covenant Corvette]</ref>
*'''[[Intrusion corvette]]''' - A stealth corvette class notably employed by the [[Silent Shadow]].{{Ref/Novel|SS}}

==Related vehicles==
===Sangheili===
*[[Hekar Taa-pattern Blockade Runner|''Hekar Taa''-pattern Blockade Runner]] - An ancient [[Sangheili]] craft that has been described as a corvette.<ref>''[[Halo Mythos]]'', p. 194</ref>

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