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File:CRS-Corvette size comparison.jpg|Size comparison between the ''CRS''-class cruiser and the {{Class|SDV|heavy corvette}}.
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File:HE15 Infinity Attacked.jpg|''CRS''-class cruisers attacking the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} during the [[Battle of Aktis IV]] in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
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File:HM-CRS.png|''CRS''-class light cruisers attacking the ''Infninity'' during the Battle of Aktis IV in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''.
File:HM-CRS.png|''CRS''-class light cruisers attacking the ''Infinity'' during the Battle of Aktis IV in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''.
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The CRS-class light cruiser is a Covenant capital warship classification.[1]

Specifications

Resembling a luminous manta ray,[2] the CRS is essentially a smaller, weaker version of the CCS-class battlecruiser.[1] The two classes are virtually identical in outward appearance apart from being built on different scales. As one notable difference, the CRS class (at least those used by Jul 'Mdama's Covenant) bears green lights, as opposed to the white-blue lighting on the CCS class. This is akin to the CAS-class assault carrier and the CSO-class supercarrier, which are likewise identical despite the latter being over five times larger than the former.

The "R", for Reverence, in the cruiser's three-letter classification code indicates that the cruiser is capable of conducting reconnaissance missions and is capable of excavating Forerunner artifacts. The "S", for Salvation, denotes that the CRS-class light cruiser is a dedicated warship equipped with a ventral energy projector.[3]

Operational history

Ships of the class participated in the Battle of Psi Serpentis in 2543.[4] Several CRS-class cruisers were used over Reach during the Covenant's invasion of the planet in 2552.[5] In the wake of the Human-Covenant War, the CRS class forms the backbone of Jul 'Mdama's Covenant's fleet, which deployed numerous CRS-class cruisers to Requiem prior to and during the First Battle of Requiem.[6] After finding the UNSC Forward Unto Dawn, one approached the ship with its shields down, not expecting a threat, intending to open fire on the Dawn. However, Spartan John-117 destroyed the cruiser with one of the Forward Unto Dawn's Hyperion nuclear missiles. Several were destroyed moments later when the gravity well of Requiem pulled them in.[7] More CRS-class cruisers were used to deploy troops within Requiem's core.[8] Numerous light cruisers were later sent to attack the Template:UNSCship after it crashed into Requiem, but at least two were destroyed by Infinity's 70mm autocannons and surface-to-air-missile launchers.[9]

Several CRS-class cruiser were present during the Requiem campaign in February 2558. Many provided escort for an RCS-class armored cruiser that was destroyed immediately after Infinity's emergence from slipspace. They immediately engaged Infinity's Strident-class heavy frigates, though they were quickly destroyed or routed.[10] Later, a CRS was deployed to Two Giants in a desperate attempt to keep the UNSC from activating the Forerunner portal technology there. Despite deploying numerous Phantoms and Banshees, it was destroyed by a large anti-ship HE missile launched by Infinity's Sub-vessel 3 and the UNSC's operation was a success.[11] Another light cruiser attacked the UNSC base at "The Refuge", but was destroyed when Fireteam Shadow boarded and overloaded its power core. [12] Later, several light cruisers participated in the Covenant-Promethean attack on Infinity. At least one was destroyed when Fireteam Crimson brought the Infinity's weapons back online. [13] Several CRS-class cruisers fled Requiem after Jul 'Mdama set the planet on a collision course with its parent star.

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Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 41
  2. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 205
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder: Have S'moa
  4. ^ Halo: Evolutions Volume I, "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole", page 329
  5. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 167 -- "Two exceptions to this patrol pattern were a pair of light cruisers hovering over Menachite Mountain"
  6. ^ Halo 4
  7. ^ Halo 4, campaign level Dawn
  8. ^ Halo 4, campaign level Forerunner
  9. ^ Halo 4, campaign level Infinity
  10. ^ Spartan Ops, S1E1 - Departure
  11. ^ Spartan Ops, S1E3 - Catherine
  12. ^ Spartan Ops, S1E5 - Memento_Mori
  13. ^ S1E7 - Invasion

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