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The '''cruiser''' is a type of heavily-armed and armored [[warship]] designed with an emphasis on weaponry and armor over [[space fighter|fighter]] complements.

==Overview==
Even though both [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] and [[Covenant]] [[fleet]]s possess warships of such classifications, the tactical philosophies of the two navies are different. The Covenant, while possessing many different cruiser classifications, use [[CAS-class assault carrier|assault carriers]] as the powerhouses of their fleets.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', p. 261</ref> The UNSC, on the other hand, use cruisers as their heaviest warships, designed to engage and destroy enemy warships that may otherwise threaten a fleet's [[carrier]] force.<ref>''[[Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo|Halo: Warfleet]]'' - p. 26</ref> Cruisers served as the backbone of human fleets. However, it should be noted that Covenant cruisers were considerably longer than their UNSC counterparts. 
==Types==
===Human===
====Prehistoric human====
*'''[[Ancient human cruiser]]''' - A type of warship used by Ancient humanity.
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File:Ancient Human cruiser.jpg|An Ancient human cruiser.
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*'''[[Prime cruiser]]''' - A type of large warship used by [[Ancient humanity]] during the [[Human-Forerunner wars]].{{Ref/Novel|[[Halo: Primordium]]|Chapter=16}}
====UNSC====
*'''{{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}}''' - The smallest vessels to be designated a cruiser by the UNSC.{{Ref/Novel|[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]|Page=238}}
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File:HReach-PillarofAutumnCruiser.png|The {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}, a heavily modified ''Halcyon''-class cruiser.
File:Warfleet - Toulouse.png|The {{UNSCShip|Toulouse}}, an unmodified ''Halcyon''-class cruiser.
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*'''{{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}}''' - A larger cruiser designed to replace the ''Halcyon''-class.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', p. 251 (2010 edition); p. 261 (2011 edition)</ref> Rarely deployed in a [[Carrier|light carrier]] configuration.<ref>''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'', Core Rulebook - page 125</ref>
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File:H2A-MarathonHeavyCruiser.png|A ''Marathon''-class cruiser
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*'''{{Class|Autumn|heavy cruiser}}''' - Designed to be a successor to the ''Halcyon''-class.{{Ref/Book|[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]|Page=191}}
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File:H4-AutumnHeavyCruiser-ScanRender.png|The {{UNSCShip|Euclid's Anvil}}, an ''Autumn''-class cruiser.
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*'''{{Class|Valiant|super-heavy cruiser}}''' - One of the most powerful vessels in the [[UNSC Navy]], primarily used in fleet command and coordination.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/unsc-cruiser|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=UNSC Cruiser}}
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File:HFBValiantrendercropped.jpg|A ''Valiant''-class cruiser
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*'''[[Unidentified UNSC cruiser]]''' - Virtually identical to ''Halcyon''-class and ''Marathon''-class in terms of hull and design.{{Ref/Game|Id=halo2a|Game=Halo 2: Anniversary|Section=[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 1]]}}
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File:H2A - Unidentified UNSC cruiser class (Halcyon-like).png|An unidentified UNSC cruiser
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===Covenant===
{{Main|Covenant cruiser}}
*'''{{Class|CRS|light cruiser}}''' - While classified as a cruiser by the UNSC despite the ship's small size, the role of the CRS in the Covenant is closer to to that of a [[Police cutter]] . However, following the [[Great Schism]], they began to see frontline use.<ref>''[[Halo: Warfleet]]'', Attack Ships, p. 72-73</ref>
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File:H4-CovenantCRSLightCruiser.png|A ''CRS''-class light cruiser
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*'''{{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}''' - An intermediary warship. It is frequently used, surpassing all other Covenant vessels numerically.{{Ref/Book|[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]|Page=41}}
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File:CCS Class Cruiser.png|A ''CCS''-class battlecruiser
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*'''{{Class|RCS|armored cruiser}}''' - An older cruiser. It pales in comparison to the smaller, newer ''CCS''-class.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/covenant-cruiser|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Covenant Cruiser}}
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File:HFB-RCSmodel.jpg|An ''RCS''-class cruiser
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*'''{{Class|ORS|heavy cruiser}}''' - Used for planetary occupation, command and supporting flagships.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', p. 277 (2011 edition)</ref>
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File:ORS-class heavy cruiser.jpg|An ''ORS''-class cruiser
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===Forerunner===
*'''[[Forerunner cruiser]]''' - A type of vessel used in the [[Ecumene]]'s fleets that defended [[Maethrillian]].{{Ref/Novel|[[Halo: Cryptum]]|Page=314-315}}
*'''[[Forerunner picket cruiser]]''' - A type of cruiser used by the Forerunners.{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Cryptum|Page=126}}

==Related vehicles==
===Covenant===
*{{Class|DAS|storm cutter}} - A type of small vessel, described as a cruiser.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/N3RRd|Site=Artstation|Page=Halo: Warfleet}}
===Sangheili===
*[[Carrack]] - Described as a "merchant cruiser", the Carrack was used to ferry troops and materiel.{{Ref/Site|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}}

==Sources==
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