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'''Destroyer'' | |name=Covenant destroyer | ||
|image=[[File:CovDestroyer.png|300px]] | |||
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|class=[[Destroyer]]<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/covenant-destroyer '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Covenant Destroyer'']</ref> | |||
|role=Reconnaissance and attack<ref name="universe"/> | |||
|length=Variable<ref name="universe"/><ref name="essential">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 48''</ref> | |||
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|engine=[[Repulsor engine]]s | |||
|slipspace drive=Equipped | |||
|navigation=[[Navigation computer]] | |||
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|armament=*[[Pulse laser turret]]s<ref name="essential"/> | |||
*[[Plasma turret]]s<ref name="essential"/> | |||
*[[Energy projector]]<ref name="essential"/> | |||
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|era=*[[Human-Covenant War]] | |||
*[[Great Schism]] | |||
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|affiliation=[[Covenant]]<ref name="universe"/> | |||
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'''Covenant destroyer'''<ref name="FoR">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'''</ref> refers to at least three different [[warship]] classifications within the now-defunct [[Covenant fleet]]. | |||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
There are three known classes of destroyers: the {{ | There are three known classes of destroyers: the {{Class|CPV|heavy destroyer}}, the {{Class|RPV|light destroyer}}, and the [[Covenant super-destroyer|super-destroyer]]. ''CPV''-class destroyers were seen in various battles early in the [[Human-Covenant War]],<ref>''Halo Wars''</ref><ref>''Halo Wars: Genesis''</ref>, while the slightly smaller ''RPV''-class destroyer was present during the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]] in [[2552#July|July 2552]].<ref name="FoR"/> A much larger class of destroyer, the [[Covenant super-destroyer|super-destroyer]], was fielded during the [[Battle of Harvest]] on [[2526#March|March 1, 2526]].<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''': "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole", ''page 471''</ref> | ||
In general, Covenant destroyers are very well-armed, boasting multiple point-defense [[pulse laser turret]]s, [[plasma turret]]s, [[energy projector]]s, and a full complement of [[Seraph]] fighters. The destroyer's weapons are so potent that [[UNSC Navy]] [[Captain ( | In general, Covenant destroyers are very well-armed, boasting multiple point-defense [[pulse laser turret]]s, [[plasma turret]]s, [[energy projector]]s, and a full complement of [[Type-31 Seraph]] fighters. The destroyer's weapons are so potent that [[UNSC Navy]] [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Jacob Keyes]] remarked that they turned UNSC ships into "Swiss cheese" in many engagements.<ref>'''''Halo: The Fall of Reach''''', ''page 145''</ref> | ||
This warship classification features the distinctive three-section design of most heavier Covenant warships, mirroring the deadliness of its larger counterparts. Destroyers are often used as escorts for [[Covenant fleet|fleets]] or [[Battle group|task forces]] and are able to hold their own in combat, while protecting more valuable ships from enemy threats. | This warship classification features the distinctive three-section design of most heavier Covenant warships, mirroring the deadliness of its larger counterparts. Destroyers are often used as escorts for [[Covenant fleet|fleets]] or [[Battle group|task forces]] and are able to hold their own in combat, while protecting more valuable ships from enemy threats.<ref name="universe"/> | ||
==Classes== | ==Classes== | ||
*[[Covenant super-destroyer|Super-destroyer]] | |||
*{{Class|CPV|heavy destroyer}} | |||
|- | *{{Class|RPV|light destroyer}} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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*''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'' | *''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Wars]]'' | *''[[Halo Wars]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Evolutions]]'' | *''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'' | ||
**''[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]'' | **''[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Legends]]'' | *''[[Halo Legends]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'' | *''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Halo Mythos | *''[[Halo Mythos]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]'' | *''[[Halo: Envoy]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]'' | *''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'' | *''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | {{Ref/Sources}} | ||
{{Covenant Destroyers}} | |||
{{Covenant Ships}} | {{Covenant Ships}} | ||
