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{{ | [[File:HFB-CPV&SDV.jpg|350px|thumb|A flotilla of one Covenant heavy destroyer escorted by {{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}}s over [[Reach]].]] | ||
| | '''Destroyer'''<ref name="FoR">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'''</ref> refers to at least two known different [[warship]] classifications within the now-defunct [[Covenant fleet]].<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/covenant-destroyer '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Covenant Destroyer'']</ref><ref name="essential">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 48''</ref> | ||
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
There are three known classes of destroyers: the {{Pattern|Sinaris|heavy destroyer}}, the {{Pattern|Wik|light destroyer}}, and the [[Rasus-pattern interdictor|super-destroyer]]. ''CPV''-class destroyers were seen in various battles early in the [[Human-Covenant War]],<ref>''Halo Wars''</ref><ref>''Halo Wars: Genesis''</ref> while a slightly smaller ''RPV''-class destroyer was present during the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]] in [[2552#July|July 2552]].{{Ref/Reuse|FoR}} | There are three known classes of destroyers: the {{Pattern|Sinaris|heavy destroyer}}, the {{Pattern|Wik|light destroyer}}, and the [[Rasus-pattern interdictor|super-destroyer]]. ''CPV''-class destroyers were seen in various battles early in the [[Human-Covenant War]],<ref>''Halo Wars''</ref><ref>''Halo Wars: Genesis''</ref> while a slightly smaller ''RPV''-class destroyer was present during the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]] in [[2552#July|July 2552]].{{Ref/Reuse|FoR}} | ||
In general, Covenant destroyers are very well-armed, boasting multiple point-defense [[pulse laser turret]]s, [[plasma turret]]s, [[energy projector]]s, and a full complement of [[ | In general, Covenant destroyers are very well-armed, boasting multiple point-defense [[pulse laser turret]]s, [[plasma turret]]s, [[energy projector]]s, and a full complement of [[Seraph]] fighters. The destroyer's weapons are so potent that [[UNSC Navy]] [[Captain (NAVCOM)|Captain]] [[Jacob Keyes]] remarked that they turned UNSC ships into "Swiss cheese" in many engagements.<ref>'''''Halo: The Fall of Reach''''', ''page 145''</ref> | ||
This warship classification features the distinctive three-section design of most heavier Covenant warships, mirroring the deadliness of its larger counterparts. Destroyers are often used as escorts for [[Covenant fleet|fleets]] or [[Battle group|task forces]] and are able to hold their own in combat, while protecting more valuable ships from enemy threats.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | This warship classification features the distinctive three-section design of most heavier Covenant warships, mirroring the deadliness of its larger counterparts. Destroyers are often used as escorts for [[Covenant fleet|fleets]] or [[Battle group|task forces]] and are able to hold their own in combat, while protecting more valuable ships from enemy threats.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
==Classes== | ==Classes== | ||
* | *'''{{Pattern|Sinaris|heavy destroyer}}''' | ||
*'''{{Pattern|Wik|light destroyer}}''' | |||
*{{Pattern|Wik|light destroyer}} | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Revision as of 15:39, November 14, 2022
Destroyer[1] refers to at least two known different warship classifications within the now-defunct Covenant fleet.[2][3]
Background
There are three known classes of destroyers: the Sinaris-pattern heavy destroyer, the Wik-pattern light destroyer, and the super-destroyer. CPV-class destroyers were seen in various battles early in the Human-Covenant War,[4][5] while a slightly smaller RPV-class destroyer was present during the Battle of Sigma Octanus IV in July 2552.[1]
In general, Covenant destroyers are very well-armed, boasting multiple point-defense pulse laser turrets, plasma turrets, energy projectors, and a full complement of Seraph fighters. The destroyer's weapons are so potent that UNSC Navy Captain Jacob Keyes remarked that they turned UNSC ships into "Swiss cheese" in many engagements.[6]
This warship classification features the distinctive three-section design of most heavier Covenant warships, mirroring the deadliness of its larger counterparts. Destroyers are often used as escorts for fleets or task forces and are able to hold their own in combat, while protecting more valuable ships from enemy threats.[2]
Classes
Gallery
A Covenant destroyer colliding with the UNSC Spirit of Fire.
Three Covenant destroyers glassing Harvest on the back cover of Halo Wars: Genesis.
List of appearances
- Halo: The Fall of Reach (First appearance)
- Halo: First Strike
- Halo: Ghosts of Onyx
- Halo: The Cole Protocol
- Halo Wars: Genesis
- Halo Wars
- Halo: Evolutions
- Halo Legends
- Halo: Fall of Reach
- Halo: The Thursday War
- Halo: Escalation
- Halo: Fleet Battles
- Halo: Shadow of Intent (Mentioned only)
- Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo
- Halo: Envoy
- Halo: Rise of Atriox
- Halo: Oblivion
- Halo: Shadows of Reach
- Halo: Point of Light (Mentioned only)
Sources
- ^ a b Halo: The Fall of Reach
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint: Covenant Destroyer
- ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 48
- ^ Halo Wars
- ^ Halo Wars: Genesis
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 145
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