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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]].


==History==
==Overview==
===Pre-Writ of Union===
===Organization===
[[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}}
 
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===
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}}
 
Around the time of the [[Rending]], an [[Unidentified early Covenant spacecraft|unnamed class of Covenant ship]] was used.
 
===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'']].
{{Expand-section}}
===Great Schism===
{{Main|Great Schism}}
===Post-war===
{{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}}
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]].
===Created conflict===
{{Main|Created conflict}}
 
{{Expand-section}}
==Organization==
===Management===
{{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>''[[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}}
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}}
{{Expand-section}}
 
===Tactical groupings===
Covenant ship classes can be identified by the [[Covenant ship classification system]].{{Ref/Reuse|cfholidayships}}
====Tactical groupings====
{{Main|Fleet}}
{{Main|Fleet}}
Covenant Starships have been known to be grouped in multiple ways. These include [[Fleet]]s, [[Battle Group]]s, and [[Flotilla]]s.
Covenant Starships have been known to be grouped in multiple ways. These include [[Fleet]]s, [[Battle Group]]s, and [[Flotilla]]s.


===Identification===
===Design and specifications===
Covenant ship classes can be identified by the [[Covenant ship classification system]].{{Ref/Reuse|cfholidayships}}
 
==Design==
Different species have different design philosophies for starships. The Sangheili preferred starships that echoed the aggressive nature of various animals from [[Sanghelios]] and other [[Sangheili colonies]]. The San'Shyuum preferred more ornate designs, something that carried into the Covenant, as well as preferring multi-role vessels.{{Ref/Reuse|cfholidayships}}
Different species have different design philosophies for starships. The Sangheili preferred starships that echoed the aggressive nature of various animals from [[Sanghelios]] and other [[Sangheili colonies]]. The San'Shyuum preferred more ornate designs, something that carried into the Covenant, as well as preferring multi-role vessels.{{Ref/Reuse|cfholidayships}}


Covenant starships, like most Covenant technology, were constructed using the [[Design pattern]] method.{{Ref/Book|Id=WFGlossary|Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo|Chapter=Glossary|Page=90}} Some manufacturers of Covenant starships include [[Forgemasters of Tanus]], [[Gorgon Assembly Vault]]{{Ref/Book|Halo: Warfleet|Page=76-77}} and [[Lathe of the Enlightened]].<ref>''[[Halo: Warfleet]]'', Shadow of Intent - p. 70-71</ref>
Covenant starships, like most Covenant technology, were constructed using the [[Design pattern]] method.{{Ref/Book|Id=WFGlossary|Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo|Chapter=Glossary|Page=90}} Some manufacturers of Covenant starships include [[Forgemasters of Tanus]], [[Gorgon Assembly Vault]]{{Ref/Book|Halo: Warfleet|Page=76-77}} and [[Lathe of the Enlightened]].<ref>''[[Halo: Warfleet]]'', Shadow of Intent - p. 70-71</ref>
===Engines===
====Propulsion, movement, and docking====
{{Expand-section}}
{{Expand-section}}


===Power===
====Power====
Covenant starships were powered by [[Pinch fusion reactor]]s.{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Ghosts of Onyx}}
Covenant starships were powered by [[Pinch fusion reactor]]s.{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Ghosts of Onyx}}


===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 affect 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.
 
=====Energy Projector=====
===Armament===
====Energy Projector====
{{Main|Energy Projector}}
{{Main|Energy Projector}}
[[File:H2A Cutscene EnergyProjectorPiercing.png|thumb|right|200px|An energy projector slicing through the ''Feeling Lucky''.]]
[[File:H2A Cutscene EnergyProjectorPiercing.png|thumb|right|200px|An energy projector slicing through the ''Feeling Lucky''.]]
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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.


====Turrets====
=====Turrets=====
[[File:Reach 468930 Full.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Plasma turrets on the side of the ''Ardent Prayer''.]]
[[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]].


==Complement==
===Complement===
===Small craft===
{{Main|Dropship|Space fighter}}
{{Main|Dropship|Space fighter}}
Several types of space fighters were used in conjunction with larger ships. These include the [[Tarasque-class heavy fighter|''Tarasque''-class heavy fighter]] and the [[Gigas-class fighter-bomber|''Gigas''-class fighter-bomber]], it's replacement, the [[Type-31 Exoatmospheric Multi-role Fighter]], and the [[Type-27 Exoatmospheric Multi-role Fighter]].  
Several types of space fighters were used in conjunction with larger ships. These include the [[Tarasque-class heavy fighter|''Tarasque''-class heavy fighter]] and the [[Gigas-class fighter-bomber|''Gigas''-class fighter-bomber]], it's replacement, the [[Type-31 Exoatmospheric Multi-role Fighter]], and the [[Type-27 Exoatmospheric Multi-role Fighter]].  
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[[File:DeliverHope - CCSHangar.png|thumb|right|200px|Type-52 "Phantoms" picking up troops in a hangar bay.]]
[[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.
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==
===Pre-Writ of Union===
[[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}}
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===
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}}
Around the time of the [[Rending]], an [[Unidentified early Covenant spacecraft|unnamed class of Covenant ship]] was used.
===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'']].
{{Expand-section}}
===Great Schism===
{{Main|Great Schism}}
===Post-war===
{{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}}
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]].
===Created conflict===
{{Main|Created conflict}}
{{Expand-section}}


==Types==
==Types==
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{{Main|Support ship}}
{{Main|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}}.
The Covenant have operated a number of support starships. These include the {{Class|ADP|escort}}s and the food providing {{Class|DSC|support ship}}.
===Warships===
====Ships of the type====
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!scope="col"|Class
!scope="col"|Ship Name
!scope="col"|Notes
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|{{Class|DSC|support ship}}
|''[[Infinite Succor]]''
|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|right|200px|A comparison of different ship classes and their sizes.]]
===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 {{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 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.
[[File:Covenant Capital Vessels (Spartan Games).jpeg|thumb|right|200px|A comparison of different ship classes and their sizes.]]


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]].
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====
===Other Ships===
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}}
 
==List of Covenant starships==
The following is a list of the starships that belong to and are used by the [[Covenant]].
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====[[Covenant Carrier|Carriers]]====
{{Main|Covenant Carrier}}
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|rowspan="11"|{{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}
|rowspan="12"|{{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}
|''[[Breath of Annihilation]]''
|''[[Breath of Annihilation]]''
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|''[[Eternal Reward]]''
|''[[Eternal Reward]]''
|Destroyed in the beginning of [[Great Schism]] by the Jiralhanae fleet.
|Destroyed in the beginning of [[Great Schism]] by the Jiralhanae fleet.
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|''[[Purveyor of Virtue]]''
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|''[[Resplendent Fervor]]''
|''[[Resplendent Fervor]]''
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<div class="tabbox"><div class="tab">Cruisers</div>
====[[Covenant cruiser|Cruisers]]====
{{Main|Covenant cruiser}}
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<div class="tabbox"><div class="tab">Destroyers</div>
<div class="tabbox"><div class="tab">Destroyers</div>
====[[Covenant destroyer|Destroyers]]====
{{Main|Covenant destroyer}}
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<div class="tabbox"><div class="tab">Frigates</div>
====[[Covenant frigate|Frigates]]====
{{Main|Covenant frigate}}
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<div class="tabbox"><div class="tab">Corvettes</div>
====[[Covenant Corvette|Corvettes]]====
{{Main|Covenant Corvette}}
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<div class="tabbox"><div class="tab">Other</div>
<div class="tabbox"><div class="tab">Other</div>
====Other Ships====
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|{{Class|DSC|support ship}}
|rowspan="3"|{{Class|DAS|storm cutter}}
|''[[Infinite Succor]]''
|Destroyed, sent into a star [[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor|to prevent the Flood from escaping]] by [[Rtas 'Vadum]].
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|rowspan="2"|{{Class|DAS|storm cutter}}
|''[[Mark of Prophecy]]''
|''[[Mark of Prophecy]]''
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|''[[Divine Breath]]''
|''[[Divine Breath]]''
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|''[[Heresy's Sorrow]]''
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|''[[Joori's Light]]''
|''[[Joori's Light]]''
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|{{Class|Hudal|auxiliary vessel}}
|''[[Piety]]''
|Active, all crew killed in capture of a [[Requires Adjustment|Huragok]].
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|Barque
|Barque
|''[[Song of Wrath]]''
|''[[Song of Wrath]]''
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|[[Forgeship]]
|''[[Boundless Artifice]]''
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|Missionary ship
|''[[Minor Transgression]]''
|[[Skirmish on Minor Transgression|Destroyed]] prior to the beginning of the Human-Covenant war.
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|Supply ship
|''[[Journey's Sustenance]]''
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|rowspan="16"|Unknown
|rowspan="16"|Unknown
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===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]] [[Brigantine]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|cfholidayships}}
====Ships of the type====
{| class="wikitable sortable " style="width: 50%;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"
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!scope="col"|Class
!scope="col"|Ship Name
!scope="col"|Notes
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|[[Forgeship]]
|''[[Boundless Artifice]]''
|
|-
|{{Class|Hudal|auxiliary vessel}}
|''[[Piety]]''
|Active, all crew killed in capture of a [[Requires Adjustment|Huragok]].
|-
|Missionary ship
|''[[Minor Transgression]]''
|[[Skirmish on Minor Transgression|Destroyed]] prior to the beginning of the Human-Covenant war.
|-
|Supply ship
|''[[Journey's Sustenance]]''
|
|}
==Production notes==
==Production notes==
During the [[Development of Halo 2|development of ''Halo 2'']], a [[Cut Halo 2 levels|level]] was planned to take place on board a [[Covenant ship]].
During the [[Development of Halo 2|development of ''Halo 2'']], a [[Cut Halo 2 levels|level]] was planned to take place on board a [[Covenant ship]].

Revision as of 20:55, December 13, 2021

This article is about the various space-worthy ships of the Covenant Empire. For the cut Halo 2 level, see Covenant Ship.
The fleet at Unyielding Hierophant.
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 ministries.

Overview

Organization

Main article: 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.[1] The Ministry of Tranquility managed the fleet of relic hunting and missionary ships.[2]

Covenant ship classes can be identified by the Covenant ship classification system.[3]

Tactical groupings

Main article: Fleet

Covenant Starships have been known to be grouped in multiple ways. These include Fleets, Battle Groups, and Flotillas.

Design and specifications

Different species have different design philosophies for starships. The Sangheili preferred starships that echoed the aggressive nature of various animals from Sanghelios and other Sangheili colonies. The San'Shyuum preferred more ornate designs, something that carried into the Covenant, as well as preferring multi-role vessels.[3]

Covenant starships, like most Covenant technology, were constructed using the Design pattern method.[4] Some manufacturers of Covenant starships include Forgemasters of Tanus, Gorgon Assembly Vault[5] and Lathe of the Enlightened.[6]

Propulsion, movement, and docking

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Power

Covenant starships were powered by Pinch fusion reactors.[7]

Armor & Defense

The hull of Covenant starships is composed of the durable and heat resistant Nanolaminate.[8] Most Covenant ships also make use of Energy shielding to prevent damage from affect the hull.

Energy Projector
Main article: Energy Projector
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.

In ship-to-ship scenarios, they are known to slice through UNSC ships. The UNSC Herodotus[9] and the UNSC Feeling Lucky[10] were two ships to fall prey to its destructive power.

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.

Turrets
Plasma turrets on the side of the Ardent Prayer.

Covenant warships also used a variety of turret emplacements. This includes the Plasma turret and the Pulse laser turret.

Torpedos

Covenant starships also make use of the Plasma Torpedo.

Complement

Main articles: Dropship, Space fighter

Several types of space fighters were used in conjunction with larger ships. These include the Tarasque-class heavy fighter and the Gigas-class fighter-bomber, it's replacement, the Type-31 Exoatmospheric Multi-role Fighter, and the Type-27 Exoatmospheric Multi-role Fighter.

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

Pre-Writ of Union

File:HM-Keyship.png
San'Shyuum starships during the War of Wills.

Millenia prior to the forming of the Covenant, the San'Shyuum were a spacefaring civilization, allied with humans.[11]

Prior to joining, the Sangheili had a number of starships. This included the Hekar Taa-pattern fast interdictor, the Carrack merchant cruiser, Man O' War, and the Brigantine.[3]

Early Covenant

A number of starships were designed following the signing of the Writ of Union. One of the earliest ship designs was the ORS-class heavy cruiser, designed during the earliest Age of Conflict and Age of Doubt.[12] Another ancient ship was the RCS-class armored cruiser.[13]

Around the time of the Rending, an unnamed class of Covenant ship was used.

Human-Covenant war

Main article: Human-Covenant war
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.

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Great Schism

Main article: Great Schism

Post-war

"Every vessel counts. We can't yet replace what we lose, so the war against 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[14]
Main article: 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 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.

Created conflict

Main article: Created conflict
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Types

Support ships

Main article: Support ship

The Covenant have operated a number of support starships. These include the ADP-class escorts and the food providing DSC-class support ship.

Ships of the type

Class Ship Name Notes
DSC-class support ship Infinite Succor Destroyed, sent into a star to prevent the Flood from escaping by Rtas 'Vadum.
A scale comparison of several Covenant capital ship classes.
A comparison of different ship classes and their sizes.

Warship

Main article: Warship

The Covenant operated a number of lighter capital warships. These include some of the smaller Covenant cruisers, like the CCS-class battlecruisers and the CRS-class light cruisers. As well as the various corvette, frigate, and destroyer classes the Covenant operated.

The Covenant were known for their larger capital ships including the RCS-class armored cruiser, the ORS-class heavy cruiser and the Unidentified Covenant warship. On top of this, they operated various large carrier classes. Finally, they were known to use heavily armed battleships.

Ships of the type

Carriers
Main article: Covenant Carrier
Class Ship Name Notes
DDS-class carrier Ascendant Justice
CAS-class assault carrier Breath of Annihilation
Clarity of Faith Crash-landed on an unidentified moon in August 2552.
Day of Jubilation Destroyed at the beginning of Battle for Earth by an antimatter charge delivered by Spartan John-117.
Enduring Conviction Severed in half over Installation 00 by Aggressor Sentinels in 2559.
Eternal Reward Destroyed in the beginning of Great Schism by the Jiralhanae fleet.
Purveyor of Virtue
Resplendent Fervor
Seeker of Truth
Shadow of Intent Returned to Sanghelios after ceasefire in March 2553
Solemn Penance
Song of Retribution
Pious Rampage Unknown Status after the battle of Zhoist.
CSO-class supercarrier Long Night of Solace Destroyed by a slipspace bomb during Operation: UPPER CUT.
Supercarrier Hammer of Faith Destroyed while under construction by a pair of HAVOK tactical nuclear weapons during Operation: SILENT STORM above Zhoist.
Sublime Transcendence
Unknown Lawgiver
Pledge of Holiness A carrier commanded by the Prophet of Inner Conviction which participated in the Rending in 850 BCE.
Splendid Intention Crash landed on Beta Gabriel
Cruisers
Main article: Covenant cruiser
Class Ship Name Notes
ORS-class heavy cruiser Blight of the Profane
Gathering of Praise Destroyed over the planet Carrow in 2558
Incorruptible Destroyed in the Onyx Conflict
Unwavering Discipline Crashed on the planet Carrow in 2558
CCS-class battlecruiser Harbinger of Piety Destroyed by a MAC shot from Nassau Station.
Indulgence of Conviction Commandeered by Flood, destroyed in the Battle of Voi by Fleet of Retribution for Flood containment.
Pious Inquisitor Destroyed in the Skirmish on Pious Inquisitor
Purity of Spirit
Purveyor of Serenity
Sacred Promise
Sanctity of Purification
Triumphant Declaration
Truth and Reconciliation Destroyed during the Battle of Installation 04 in its third raid by Lieutenant McKay.
Undiminished Entelechy Infested by Flood during the Battle of Installation 04, shot down by order of Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee.
CCS-U624
CCS-U321
CRS-class light cruiser Spear of Light Captured by the Swords of Sanghelios from Tem'Bhetek.
Unknown Axiom
Far Vision
Infinite Sacrifice
Rapid Conversion
Unidentified cruiser (Particular Justice) Destroyed in the Fall of Reach by the Alpha division of Red Team.
Unrelenting Destroyed in the Battle of Chi Ceti
Destroyers
Main article: Covenant destroyer
Class Ship Name Notes
CPV-class heavy destroyer Bloodied Spirit Destroyed during the Onyx Conflict.
Esteem
Reverence
Radiant Perception Destroyed during the Battle for Arcadia.
Proclamation's Tithe
Fighter's Blood
Hammerstrike
Unknown class Absolution Destroyed during the Onyx Conflict
Defender of Faith Destroyed by UNSC Infinity during the assault on Vadam keep in 2553.
Far Sight Lost Destroyed during the Onyx Conflict
Rapturous Arc Captured by the Flood and subsequently destroyed by combined Sangheili and Jiralhanae forces at the beginning of the Great Schism
Retribution's Thunder Scuttled by its Sangheili crew during Battle of the Rubble after being betrayed by their Kig-Yar escort.
Frigates
Main article: Covenant frigate
Class Ship Name Notes
CAR-class frigate Contrition Unknown status
Penance Unknown status
Unknown Radiant Arrow Scuttled by its commander after being boarded by a team of Spartans over Netherop in 2526.
Reprisal's Fire
Retribution's Promise
Revenant Destroyed by the Incorruptible during the Onyx conflict.
Steadfast Strike Status unknown; last seen during the Battle of Netherop in 2526.
Tenebrous Destroyed by the Incorruptible during the Battle of Installation 05.
Transforming Splendor
Twilight Compunction Destroyed during the Battle of Installation 00.
Pure Resolve
Unflinching Resolve Decommissioned, later reinstated by Servants of the Abiding Truth and destroyed in March 2553.
Vengeful Deed
Corvettes
Main article: Covenant Corvette
Class Ship Name Notes
SDV-class heavy corvette 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 Jorge-052.
Elegy's Lament Stolen by the Banished.
Quester of Glory Fell into Sangheili control during the Great Schism; renamed Mayhem. Crippled and salvaged by UNSC Witness in Operation: FAR STORM.
Supplication of Purity Destroyed in the Battle for Tribute in 2552, later salvaged and displayed at Outpost Discovery.
DAV-class light corvette Infinite Fire Fell into Sangheili control during the Great Schism; renamed The Lookout
Intrusion corvette Divine Whisper
Quiet Faith
Sacred Whisper
Silent Truth
Still Devotion
Worthy Silence
Unknown Adherent Crew massacred by the Silent Shadow.
Sacred Whisper
Vengeful Vitality A stealth corvette used by Mken 'Scre'ah'ben.
Other
Class Ship Name Notes
DAS-class storm cutter Mark of Prophecy
Divine Breath
Heresy's Sorrow
Hekar Taa-pattern Blockade Runner Joori's Light
Barque Song of Wrath
Unknown Almighty Persuasion Tasked with carrying a Luminal Beacon and destroyed during Operation: SILENT STORM
A Psalm Every Day
Commitment and Patience
Dedication Renamed to Rampant Perdition.
Devotion
Doctrine's Command
Havoc
Infinite Spoils
Joyous Discovery Renamed to Paragon.
Perpetual Devotion
Pitiless
Purifying Flame
Onslaught
Revolution
Serene Certainty
Unwavering Discipline
Valorous Salvation

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.[15] The Covenant also operated a number of tithe fleets, which were often filled with Sangheili Brigantines.[3]

Ships of the type

Class Ship Name Notes
Forgeship Boundless Artifice
Hudal-class auxiliary vessel Piety Active, all crew killed in capture of a Huragok.
Missionary ship Minor Transgression Destroyed prior to the beginning of the Human-Covenant war.
Supply ship Journey's Sustenance

Production notes

During the development of Halo 2, a level was planned to take place on board a Covenant ship.

Gallery

Concept art

Overview

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: Fleet Battles, Core Rulebook - page 7
  2. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 155
  3. ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Holiday Shipping (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  4. ^ Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo, chapter Glossary, page 90
  5. ^ Halo: Warfleet, page 76-77
  6. ^ Halo: Warfleet, Shadow of Intent - p. 70-71
  7. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx
  8. ^ Halo Waypoint, Catalog Interaction - Page 14 (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  9. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 298 & 320
  10. ^ Halo 2, campaign level Cairo Station
  11. ^ Halo: Cryptum, page 269
  12. ^ Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo, page 64 & 65
  13. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Armory Amore (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  14. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, chapter 2
  15. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 50

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