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{{ | {{Era|Covenant|Human|UNSC|HCW|Post}} | ||
[[File: | {{Ship Class Infobox | ||
|name=Covenant cruiser | |||
|image=[[File:HR CCS Pro.png|350px]]<br>A ''CCS''-class battlecruiser, mainstay of the Covenant fleet | |||
|manufacturer= | |||
|class=[[Cruiser]] | |||
|role=Attack, interdiction, occupation, patrol<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/covenant-cruiser '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Covenant Cruiser'']</ref> | |||
|length=Variable | |||
|width=Variable | |||
|height=Variable | |||
|mass= | |||
|power= | |||
|engine=[[Repulsor engine]]s | |||
|slipspace drive=Equipped | |||
|navigation= | |||
|hull=[[Nanolaminate hull plating]] | |||
*Equipped with [[energy shielding]] | |||
|armament=*[[Energy projector]] | |||
*[[Plasma turret]]s | |||
*[[Pulse laser turret]]s | |||
|complement=Thousands of infantry and vehicles | |||
|crew= | |||
|passengers= | |||
|othersystems= | |||
|era=*[[Human-Covenant War]] | |||
*[[Great Schism]] | |||
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | |||
|introduced= | |||
|affiliation=*[[Covenant]] {{C|formerly}} | |||
*Several [[Covenant remnants|remnant factions]] | |||
}} | |||
The '''cruiser''' is a [[warship]] classification that was used by the [[Covenant]], before the empire's collapse in [[2552]]. This category groups a number of [[capital ship]]s that share different sizes and roles, but were ubiquitous within the [[Covenant military]]. [[Cruiser]]s were the backbone of the now-defunct [[Covenant fleet]].<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 41''</ref> | |||
Cruisers were the most prominent vessels used by the Covenant during an invasion. Since the beginning of [[History of the Covenant|Covenant history]], cruisers served as the empire's primary mode of galactic transportation and method of enforcing the authority of the [[Hierarchs]]. The Covenant manufactured cruisers in vast quantities, easily surpassing the numbers of any other known Covenant starship class.<ref name="universe"/> | |||
Like most starships of the [[Covenant]], cruisers follow a typical structural design—a smooth hull with wide, extensive contours and near-perfect symmetry. The design of a cruiser is reminiscent of large marine animals that are native to the [[Sangheili colonies|colonies]] of the [[Sangheili]]. Two to four [[hangar bay]]s are found on the undercarriage of each cruiser, aft of a large [[gravity lift]] that can be detached and lowered onto a world's surface. A vertical gravity beam can then be generated for the transportation of infantry, supplies, and other assets. Modular bays scattered around a cruiser can be configured as engineering, medical, armory, barracks, or [[Covenant religion|religious]] facilities. All of these facilities are interconnected by a network of narrow corridors and lifts. | ==Specifications== | ||
Like most starships of the [[Covenant]], cruisers follow a typical structural design—a smooth hull with wide, extensive contours and near-perfect symmetry. The design of a cruiser is reminiscent of large marine animals that are native to the [[Sangheili colonies|colonies]] of the [[Sangheili]]. Two to four [[hangar bay]]s are found on the undercarriage of each cruiser, aft of a large [[gravity lift]] that can be detached and lowered onto a world's surface. A vertical gravity beam can then be generated for the transportation of infantry, supplies, and other assets. Modular bays scattered around a cruiser can be configured as engineering, medical, armory, barracks, or [[Covenant religion|religious]] facilities. All of these facilities are interconnected by a network of narrow corridors and lifts.<ref name="universe"/> | |||
The [[Bridge|command deck]] is located within the center of each cruiser. This deck is a large room with a centralized bridge platform occupied by only the highest-ranking officers aboard the vessel. | The [[Bridge|command deck]] is located within the center of each cruiser. This deck is a large room with a centralized bridge platform occupied by only the highest-ranking officers aboard the vessel.<ref name="universe"/> Each cruiser class has specific shapes and functions, but they often share an overall similar design. The different classes also have similar equipment and armament, such as [[energy shielding|energy shields]], [[Energy projector|ventral cleansing beams]], [[Plasma turret|anterior plasma cannons]] and [[Pulse laser turret|point laser defense]].<ref name="EVG"/> | ||
==Classes== | ==Classes== | ||
There are many cruiser classes used by the Covenant, each with different roles. All classes are identified according to the standard Covenant [[Covenant fleet#Ship classification codes|starship classification code]]. | There are many cruiser classes used by the Covenant, each with different roles. All classes are identified according to the standard Covenant [[Covenant fleet#Ship classification codes|starship classification code]].<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> By the final years of the Covenant Empire, four primary classes of the Covenant cruiser existed: ''CRS'', ''CCS'', ''RCS'' and ''ORS''. Though there are other kinds of cruisers, their differences are minimal and they easily fall within one of the main classes.<ref name="EVG"/> | ||
*The {{Class|CRS|light cruiser}} is smaller than the average Covenant cruiser, but it still performs well during attack and interference operations.<ref name="EVG"/> Light cruisers are prominently used by [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction]]. | |||
*The {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}} is easily the most prominent warship used by the Covenant during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. It performs exceptionally during the invasion and occupation of a world.<ref name="EVG"/> The class was ideal during ship-to-ship engagements and during vehicle and infantry ground deployments.<ref name="universe"/> | |||
*The {{Class|RCS|armored cruiser}} is a class of cruiser mainly used for patrol and planetary occupation.<ref name="EVG"/> Developed when [[energy shielding]] technology was more limited, the class was not as heavily armed or robust as the ''CCS'' class.<ref name="universe"/> | |||
*The {{Class|ORS|heavy cruiser}} is significantly larger than most Covenant cruisers and is used for planetary occupation and naval command.<ref name="EVG"/> The heavy cruiser is often used as a support for Covenant [[flagship]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 277'' (2011 edition)</ref> | |||
{{Covenant cruisers}} | {{Covenant cruisers}} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H4 | File:H4-CRSLightCruiser-ScanRender.png|A ''CRS''-class light cruiser | ||
File:HReach-CCS-Battlecruiser-Side.png|A ''CCS''-class battlecruiser | |||
File:H4-RCSArmoredCruiser-SideFull.png|A ''RCS''-class armored cruiser | |||
File:ORS-class heavy cruiser.jpg|An ''ORS''-class heavy cruiser | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
{{Col-begin}} | {{Col-begin}} | ||
{{Col- | {{Col-2}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' | *''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Wars]]'' | *''[[Halo Wars]]'' | ||
*''[[ | *''[[ONI Candidate Assessment Program V5.02A]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | *''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Legends]]'' | *''[[Halo Legends]]'' | ||
**''[[The Duel]]'' | **''[[The Duel]]'' | ||
**''[[Origins]]'' | **''[[Origins]]'' | ||
**''[[ | **''[[The Package]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Evolutions]]'' | *''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'' | ||
**''[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]'' | **''[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]'' | ||
**''[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]'' | **''[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]'' | ||
**''[[The Return]]'' | **''[[The Return]]'' | ||
{{Col- | {{Col-2}} | ||
*''[[Remember Reach]]'' | *''[[Remember Reach]]'' | ||
**''[[Deliver Hope]]'' | **''[[Deliver Hope]]'' | ||
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**''[[Data pads]]'' {{Mo}} | **''[[Data pads]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' | *''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' | ||
**''[[Terminal | **''[[Terminal/Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Terminals]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'' | *''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 4]]'' | *''[[Halo 4]]'' | ||
**''[[Terminal | **''[[Terminal/Halo 4|Terminals]]'' | ||
**''[[Spartan Ops]]'' | **''[[Spartan Ops]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' | *''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'' | *''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Mythos | *''[[Halo Mythos]]'' | ||
{{Col-end}} | {{Col-end}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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{{CovenantShips}} | |||
