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{{Status|Canon}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Disambig header|the various space-worthy ships of the [[Covenant Empire]]|the cut ''Halo 2'' level|Covenant Ship}}
{{Disambig header|the various space-worthy ships of the [[Covenant Empire]]|the cut ''Halo 2'' level|Covenant Ship}}
[[File:HM-UnyieldingHierophant.jpg|thumb|250px|Many different classes of Covenant starships in front of the ''[[Unyielding Hierophant]]''.]]
[[File:HM-UnyieldingHierophant.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Many different classes of Covenant starships in front of the ''[[Unyielding Hierophant]]''.]]
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'''Covenant starships''' are the ships used by the [[species]] of the [[Covenant]] through its various [[ministry|ministries]].
'''Covenant starships''' are the ships used by the [[species]] of the [[Covenant]] through its various [[ministry|ministries]].


==Overview==
==Overview==
===Organization and identification===
===Organization===
{{Quote|I do wish they’d learn to use proper ships’ names like ''Victory'' and ''Bellepheron'', don’t you? Theirs sound like color swatches from an ecclesiastical paint catalog.|[[Black Box]] commenting on the name of Covenant ships.{{Ref/Novel|TTW|Chapter=13}}}}
{{Main|Covenant fleet}}
{{Main|Covenant fleet}}
The starships of the Covenant were commanded under different ministries. The [[Ministry of Resolution]] commanded ships, and was responsible for directing offensive actions by the Covenant.{{Ref/Book|Halo: Fleet Battles core rulebook|Page=7}} The [[Ministry of Tranquility]] managed the fleet of relic hunting and missionary ships.{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Contact Harvest|Page=155}}
The starships of the Covenant were commanded under different ministries. The [[Ministry of Resolution]] commanded ships, and was responsible for directing offensive actions by the Covenant.<ref>''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'', Core Rulebook - page 7</ref> The [[Ministry of Tranquility]] managed the fleet of relic hunting and missionary ships.{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Contact Harvest|Page=155}}


Covenant ship classes can be identified by the [[Covenant ship classification system]].{{Ref/Reuse|cfholidayships}}
Covenant ship classes can be identified by the [[Covenant ship classification system]].{{Ref/Reuse|cfholidayships}}
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====Armor & Defense====
====Armor & Defense====
The hull of Covenant starships is composed of the durable and heat resistant [[Nanolaminate]].{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/catalog-interaction/4c3e1c6f-6519-4ee0-83a4-4bac13bf07a3/posts?page=14#post262|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Catalog Interaction - Page 14}} Most Covenant ships also make use of [[Energy shielding]] to prevent damage from affecting the hull.
The hull of Covenant starships is composed of the durable and heat resistant [[Nanolaminate]].{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/catalog-interaction/4c3e1c6f-6519-4ee0-83a4-4bac13bf07a3/posts?page=14#post262|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Catalog Interaction - Page 14}} Most Covenant ships also make use of [[Energy shielding]] to prevent damage from affect the hull.
[[File:H2A Cutscene EnergyProjectorPiercing.png|thumb|200px|An energy projector slicing through the ''Feeling Lucky''.]]
 
=====Energy Projector=====
=====Energy Projector=====
{{Main|Energy Projector}}
{{Main|Energy Projector}}
[[File:H2A Cutscene EnergyProjectorPiercing.png|thumb|right|200px|An energy projector slicing through the ''Feeling Lucky''.]]
Covenant warships often had Energy Projectors. An energy projector is a large beam of plasma which can be used to devastating effect in either ship-to-ship combat or in ground operations.
Covenant warships often had Energy Projectors. An energy projector is a large beam of plasma which can be used to devastating effect in either ship-to-ship combat or in ground operations.


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Often during ground campaigns, it was used in a method called [[glassing]], whereby a Covenant starship burns the surface of a planet in order to render it lifeless.
Often during ground campaigns, it was used in a method called [[glassing]], whereby a Covenant starship burns the surface of a planet in order to render it lifeless.
[[File:Reach 468930 Full.jpg|thumb|200px|Plasma turrets on the side of the ''Ardent Prayer''.]]
 
=====Turrets=====
=====Turrets=====
[[File:Reach 468930 Full.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Plasma turrets on the side of the ''Ardent Prayer''.]]
Covenant warships also used a variety of turret emplacements. This includes the [[Plasma turret (starship)|Plasma turret]] and the [[Pulse laser turret]].
Covenant warships also used a variety of turret emplacements. This includes the [[Plasma turret (starship)|Plasma turret]] and the [[Pulse laser turret]].


=====Torpedos=====
=====Torpedos=====
Covenant starships also make use of the [[Plasma Torpedo]].
Covenant starships also make use of the [[Plasma Torpedo]].
[[File:DeliverHope - CCSHangar.png|thumb|200px|Type-52 "Phantoms" picking up troops in a hangar bay.]]
 
===Complement===
===Complement===
{{Main|Dropship|Space fighter}}
{{Main|Dropship|Space fighter}}
Several types of space fighters were used in conjunction with larger ships. These include the [[Keljiric-pattern Tarasque|''Tarasque''-class heavy fighter]] and the [[N'weo-pattern Gigas|''Gigas''-class fighter-bomber]], it's replacement, the [[Type-31 Exoatmospheric Multi-role Fighter]], and the {{Pattern|Elsedda|Banshee}}.  
Several types of space fighters were used in conjunction with larger ships. These include the [[Keljiric-pattern Tarasque|''Tarasque''-class heavy fighter]] and the [[N'weo-pattern Gigas|''Gigas''-class fighter-bomber]], it's replacement, the [[Type-31 Exoatmospheric Multi-role Fighter]], and the [[Type-27 Exoatmospheric Multi-role Fighter]].  


Dropships were also in use acting as troop, vehicle and supply transport. These include the {{Pattern|Dextro Xur|Spirit}}, the {{Pattern|Ru'swum|Phantom}} and the {{Pattern|Ru'swum|Phantom}}. As well, the {{Pattern|R'sisho|Tick}} helped the Covenant board enemy ships.
[[File:DeliverHope - CCSHangar.png|thumb|right|200px|Type-52 "Phantoms" picking up troops in a hangar bay.]]
Dropships were also in use acting as troop, vehicle and supply transport. These include the [[Type-25 Spirit]], the [[Type-44 Troop Carrier]] and the [[Type-52 Troop Carrier]]. As well, the [[Type-28 Intrusion Vehicle]] helped the Covenant board enemy ships.


==History==
==History==
===Pre-Writ of Union===
===Pre-Writ of Union===
Prior to joining the Covenant, in a time known as "The Former Age", the [[Sangheili]] had developed their own spaceships.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22pg270|Enc22|Page=270-271}} This included the {{Pattern|Hekar Taa|blockade runner}}, the {{Pattern|Rwaru|carrack}}, {{Pattern|R'sikosh|man o' war}}, and the {{Pattern|Lursu|brigantine}}.{{Ref/Site|Id=cfholidayships|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-holiday-shipping|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Holiday Shipping}} In the case of the ''R'sikosh''-pattern man o' war specifically, it was built using information [[Forerunner]] artifacts far before the [[War of Beginnings]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg270}}
[[File:HM-Keyship.png|200px|thumb|right|[[San'Shyuum]] starships during the [[War of Wills]].]]
Millenia prior to the forming of the Covenant, the San'Shyuum were [[San'Shyuum#Prehistory|a spacefaring civilization]], [[Human-San'Shyuum alliance|allied]] with [[Prehistoric human civilization|humans]].{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Cryptum|Page=269}}


The San'Shyuum also piloted their own types of aerospace craft.{{Ref/Book|Halo Mythos}}
Prior to joining, the [[Sangheili]] had a number of starships. This included the [[Hekar Taa-pattern blockade runner|''Hekar Taa''-pattern fast interdictor]], the [[Carrack merchant cruiser]], [[Man O' War]], and the [[Brigantine]].{{Ref/Site|Id=cfholidayships|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-holiday-shipping|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Holiday Shipping}}


===Early Covenant===
===Early Covenant===
A number of starships were designed following the signing of the [[Writ of Union]]. The {{Pattern|Useumru|voidpiercer}} was one of the first spacecraft developed by the Covenant empire between [[852 BCE|852]] and [[850 BCE]].{{Ref/Site|Id=CFEklund|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-eklunds-ensemble|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Eklund's Ensemble|D=20|M=07|Y=2022}} The {{Pattern|Varric|heavy cruiser}} was designed during the earliest [[Ages of Conflict|Age of Conflict]] and [[Ages of Doubt|Age of Doubt]].{{Ref/Book|Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo|Page=64 & 65}} Another ancient ship was the {{Pattern|Maugen|armored cruiser}}.{{Ref/Site|Id=cfarmoryamore|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-armory-amore|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Armory Amore}}
A number of starships were designed following the signing of the [[Writ of Union]]. One of the earliest ship designs was the {{Class|ORS|heavy cruiser}}, designed during the earliest [[Ages of Conflict|Age of Conflict]] and [[Ages of Doubt|Age of Doubt]].{{Ref/Book|Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo|Page=64 & 65}} Another ancient ship was the {{Class|RCS|armored cruiser}}.{{Ref/Site|Id=cfarmoryamore|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-armory-amore|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Armory Amore}}


===Human-Covenant War===
Around the time of the [[Rending]], an [[Unidentified early Covenant spacecraft|unnamed class of Covenant ship]] was used.
{{Main|Human-Covenant War}}
 
[[File:HFB-CAS&CCS&SDV.jpg|thumb|200px|Several different classes of Covenant starships during the Human-Covenant War.]]
===Human-Covenant war===
{{Main|Human-Covenant war}}
[[File:HFB-CAS&CCS&SDV.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Several different classes of Covenant starships during the Human-Covenant war.]]
One of the first engagements prior to the outbreak of the war was the [[Skirmish on Minor Transgression|Skirmish on ''Minor Transgression'']].
One of the first engagements prior to the outbreak of the war was the [[Skirmish on Minor Transgression|Skirmish on ''Minor Transgression'']].
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===Great Schism===
===Great Schism===
{{Main|Great Schism}}
{{Main|Great Schism}}
The Great Schism would see the destruction of a number of ships including most vessels of the {{Pattern|A'uzr|sword frigate}}.{{Ref/Reuse|CFConcert}}
 
[[File:HINF PrismSkybox.png|thumb|left|200px|A mixture of pre-Covenant era, Covenant era, and post-Covenant era vessels in combat over [[Suban]] in [[2560]].]]
===Post-war===
===Legacy===
{{Quote|Every vessel counts. We can't yet replace what we lose, so [[Blooding Years|the war against]] [[Thel 'Vadam|the Arbiter]] and the other blasphemers may be won or lost on a single hull.|[[Shipmaster]] [[Avu Med 'Telcam]] of the [[Servants of the Abiding Truth]]{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Mortal Dictata|Chapter=2}}}}
{{Quote|Every vessel counts. We can't yet replace what we lose, so [[Blooding Years|the war against]] [[Thel 'Vadam|the Arbiter]] and the other blasphemers may be won or lost on a single hull.|[[Shipmaster]] [[Avu Med 'Telcam]] of the [[Servants of the Abiding Truth]]{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Mortal Dictata|Chapter=2}}}}
{{Main|Post-Covenant War conflicts}}
{{Main|Post-Covenant War conflicts}}
With the Covenant war over, and the Schism breaking into a multitude of conflicts, Covenant ships began finding themselves in the hands of a number of [[Covenant remnants|remnant factions]], like [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]], [[Merg Vol's Covenant]], [[Rojka 'Kasaan's faction]], [[Servants of the Abiding Truth]], [[Swords of Sanghelios]], and the [[Banished]].
With the Covenant war over, and the Schism breaking into a multitude of conflicts, Covenant ships began finding themselves in the hands of a number of [[Covenant remnants|remnant factions]], like the [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]], [[Merg Vol's Covenant]], [[Rojka 'Kasaan's faction]], [[Servants of the Abiding Truth]], [[Swords of Sanghelios]], and the [[Banished]].


In addition, some of these factions began to diverge their ship building from the Covenant. In [[2553]], the Banished began to build a unique [[Banished dreadnought|dreadnought]] design.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=462}} The Swords of Sanghelios would build and modify their own {{Pattern|A'uzr|sword frigate}}s beyond that which former Covenant bureaucrats had planned for.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFConcert|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-concert-of-words|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Concert of Worlds|D=25|M=09|Y=2023}}
===Created conflict===
{{Main|Created conflict}}
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==Types==
==Types==
===Support ships===
===Support ships===
{{Main|Support ship}}
{{Main|Support ship}}
The Covenant have operated a number of support starships. These include the {{Pattern|Akton|escort}}s and the food providing {{Pattern|Mjern|agricultural support ship}}.
The Covenant have operated a number of support starships. These include the {{Class|ADP|escort}}s and the food providing {{Class|DSC|support ship}}.


====Ships of the type====
====Ships of the type====
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|-
|-
|{{Pattern|Mjern|agricultural support ship}}
|{{Class|DSC|support ship}}
|''[[Infinite Succor]]''
|''[[Infinite Succor]]''
|Destroyed, sent into a star [[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor|to prevent the Flood from escaping]] by [[Rtas 'Vadum]].
|Destroyed, sent into a star [[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor|to prevent the Flood from escaping]] by [[Rtas 'Vadum]].
|}
|}
[[File:Covenant Capital Vessels (Spartan Games).jpeg|thumb|200px|A comparison of different ship classes and their sizes.]]
[[File:Covenant Capital Vessels (Spartan Games).jpeg|thumb|right|200px|A comparison of different ship classes and their sizes.]]


===Warship===
===Warship===
{{Main|Warship}}
{{Main|Warship}}
The Covenant operated a number of lighter capital warships. These include some of the smaller [[Covenant cruiser]]s, like the {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}s and the {{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}}s. As well as the various [[Covenant corvette|corvette]], [[Covenant frigate|frigate]], and [[Covenant destroyer|destroyer]] classes the Covenant operated.
The Covenant operated a number of lighter capital warships. These include some of the smaller [[Covenant cruiser]]s, like the {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}s and the {{Class|CRS|light cruiser}}s. As well as the various [[Covenant corvette|corvette]], [[Covenant frigate|frigate]], and [[Covenant destroyer|destroyer]] classes the Covenant operated.


The Covenant were known for their larger capital ships including the {{Pattern|Maugen|armored cruiser}}, the {{Pattern|Varric|heavy cruiser}} and the {{Pattern|Kewu|battleship}}. On top of this, they operated various large [[Covenant carrier|carrier]] classes, as well as heavily armed [[Rasus-pattern interdictor|battleships]].
The Covenant were known for their larger capital ships including the {{Class|RCS|armored cruiser}}, the {{Class|ORS|heavy cruiser}} and the [[Unidentified Covenant warship]]. On top of this, they operated various large [[Covenant carrier|carrier]] classes. Finally, they were known to use heavily armed [[Covenant battleship|battleships]].


====Ships of the type====
====Ships of the type====
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|rowspan="1"|{{Pattern|Ruma|light carrier}}
|rowspan="1"|{{Class|DDS|carrier}}
|''[[Ascendant Justice]]''
|''[[Ascendant Justice]]''
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|Unknown Status after the battle of [[Zhoist]].
|Unknown Status after the battle of [[Zhoist]].
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|-
|{{Pattern|Sh'wada|supercarrier}}
|{{Class|CSO|supercarrier}}
|''[[Long Night of Solace]]''
|''[[Long Night of Solace]]''
|Destroyed by a slipspace bomb during [[Operation: UPPER CUT]].
|Destroyed by a slipspace bomb during [[Operation: UPPER CUT]].
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!scope="col"|Notes
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|rowspan="4"|{{Pattern|Varric|heavy cruiser}}
|rowspan="4"|{{Class|ORS|heavy cruiser}}
|''[[Blight of the Profane]]''
|''[[Blight of the Profane]]''
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|Crashed on the planet Carrow in 2558
|Crashed on the planet Carrow in 2558
|-
|-
|rowspan="12"|{{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}
|rowspan="12"|{{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}
|''[[Harbinger of Piety]]''
|''[[Harbinger of Piety]]''
|Destroyed by a [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC]] shot from [[Nassau Station]].
|Destroyed by a [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC]] shot from [[Nassau Station]].
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|-
|''[[Undiminished Entelechy]]''
|''[[Undiminished Entelechy]]''
|Infested by Flood during the Battle of Installation 04, shot down by order of [[Supreme Commander]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee.
|Infested by Flood during the Battle of Installation 04, shot down by order of [[Supreme Commander]] [[Thel 'Vadam|Thel 'Vadamee]].
|-
|-
|''[[CCS-U624]]''
|''[[CCS-U624]]''
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|-
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|rowspan="3"|{{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}}
|{{Class|CRS|light cruiser}}
|''[[Panom's Canticle]]''
|Destroyed in the [[Requiem Campaign]]
|-
|''[[Spear of Light]]''
|''[[Spear of Light]]''
|Captured by the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] from [[Tem'Bhetek]].
|Captured by the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] from [[Tem'Bhetek]].
|-
|-
|''[[Unrelenting]]''
|rowspan="6"|Unknown
|Destroyed in the [[Battle of Chi Ceti]]
|-
|rowspan="5"|Unknown
|''[[Axiom]]''
|''[[Axiom]]''
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|''[[Unidentified cruiser (Particular Justice)]]''
|''[[Unidentified cruiser (Particular Justice)]]''
|Destroyed in the [[Fall of Reach]] by the Alpha division of [[Red Team]].
|Destroyed in the [[Fall of Reach]] by the Alpha division of [[Red Team]].
|-
|''[[Unrelenting]]''
|Destroyed in the [[Battle of Chi Ceti]]
|}
|}
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|-
|rowspan="7"|{{Pattern|Sinaris|heavy destroyer}}
|rowspan="7"|{{Class|CPV|heavy destroyer}}
|''[[Bloodied Spirit]]''
|''[[Bloodied Spirit]]''
|Destroyed during the [[Onyx Conflict]].
|Destroyed during the [[Onyx Conflict]].
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!scope="col"|Notes
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|{{Pattern|Ester|armored frigate}}
|rowspan="2"|{{Class|CAR|frigate}}
|''[[Contrition]]''
|''[[Contrition]]''
|Unknown status
|Unknown status
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!scope="col"|Notes
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|-
|rowspan="4"|{{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}}
|rowspan="4"|{{Class|SDV|heavy corvette}}
|''[[Ardent Prayer]]''
|''[[Ardent Prayer]]''
|Captured by the UNSC, used as transportation for a [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]] makeshift bomb and destroyed in [[Operation: UPPER CUT]] by [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[Jorge-052]].
|Captured by the UNSC, used as transportation for a [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]] makeshift bomb and destroyed in [[Operation: UPPER CUT]] by [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[Jorge-052]].
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|Destroyed in the [[Battle for Tribute]] in 2552, later salvaged and displayed at [[Outpost Discovery]].
|Destroyed in the [[Battle for Tribute]] in 2552, later salvaged and displayed at [[Outpost Discovery]].
|-
|-
|{{Pattern|Makar|light corvette}}
|{{Class|DAV|light corvette}}
|''[[The Lookout|Infinite Fire]]''
|''[[The Lookout|Infinite Fire]]''
|Fell into Sangheili control during the Great Schism; renamed ''The Lookout''
|Fell into Sangheili control during the Great Schism; renamed ''The Lookout''
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|-
|-
|rowspan="3"|{{Pattern|Mutan Et|storm cutter}}
|rowspan="3"|{{Class|DAS|storm cutter}}
|''[[Mark of Prophecy]]''
|''[[Mark of Prophecy]]''
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|-
|-
|[[Barque]]
|Barque
|''[[Song of Wrath]]''
|''[[Song of Wrath]]''
|-
|-
|rowspan="18"|Unknown
|rowspan="16"|Unknown
|''[[Almighty Persuasion]]''
|''[[Almighty Persuasion]]''
|Tasked with carrying a [[Luminal Beacon]] and destroyed during [[Operation: SILENT STORM]]
|Tasked with carrying a [[Luminal Beacon]] and destroyed during [[Operation: SILENT STORM]]
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|''[[A Psalm Every Day]]''
|''[[A Psalm Every Day]]''
|
|
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|''[[Burgeoning Fealty]]''
|Discovered the [[Dazreme]] species and their homeworld, [[Reme]].
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|-
|''[[Commitment and Patience]]''
|''[[Commitment and Patience]]''
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|''[[Serene Certainty]]''
|''[[Serene Certainty]]''
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|''[[Unwavering Discipline]]''
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===Other===
===Other===
Covenant ships were not exclusively designed for war and often operated in a number of non-warfare based situations. This can include the [[Missionary ship]], operated by the [[Ministry of Tranquility]].{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Contact Harvest|Page=50}} The Covenant also operated a number of tithe fleets, which were often filled with [[Sangheili]] {{Pattern|Lursu|brigantine}}s.{{Ref/Reuse|cfholidayships}}
Covenant ships were not exclusively designed for war and often operated in a number of non-warfare based situations. This can include the [[Missionary ship]], operated by the [[Ministry of Tranquility]].{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Contact Harvest|Page=50}} The Covenant also operated a number of tithe fleets, which were often filled with [[Sangheili]] [[Brigantine]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|cfholidayships}}


====Ships of the type====
====Ships of the type====
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|Missionary ship
|Missionary ship
|''[[Minor Transgression]]''
|''[[Minor Transgression]]''
|[[Skirmish on Minor Transgression|Destroyed]] prior to the beginning of the Human-Covenant War.
|[[Skirmish on Minor Transgression|Destroyed]] prior to the beginning of the Human-Covenant war.
|-
|-
|Supply ship
|Supply ship

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