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==Overview== | ==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 | 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== | ==Types== | ||
===Human=== | ===Human=== | ||
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File:Warfleet - Toulouse.png|The {{UNSCShip|Toulouse}}, an unmodified ''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 | *'''{{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 | File:H2A-MarathonHeavyCruiser.png|A ''Marathon''-class cruiser | ||
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File:HFB-RCSmodel.jpg|An ''RCS''-class cruiser | 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 | *'''{{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 | File:ORS-class heavy cruiser.jpg|An ''ORS''-class cruiser | ||