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[[File:H3 Heretic FleetOfRetribution.jpg|350px|thumb|A pair of Covenant [[assault carrier]]s with a number of [[battlecruiser]]s.]]
[[File:H3 Heretic FleetOfRetribution.jpg|350px|thumb|A pair of Covenant [[assault carrier]]s with a number of [[battlecruiser]]s.]]
'''Carrier''' is a [[Covenant]] [[Covenant starship|ship]] classification. This classification includes both [[capital ship]]s and light support vessels. Carriers fulfilled a prominent role within the now-defunct [[Covenant fleet]].
'''Covenant carrier'''s are a broad type of [[Covenant starship|ship]] classification of the [[Covenant]] [[Covenant fleet|fleet]] and its [[Covenant remnants|remnants]]. Often grand and illustrious, they serve as hubs for administrative and religious activities within their assigned fleets.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22pg262|Enc22|Page=262-263}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
[[File:H3-ShadowOfIntent-Side.png|300px|thumb|The distinctive shape of most Covenant carrier classes (in this case a ''CAS''-class assault carrier)]]
Carriers held a Covenant fleet's clerical authority for religious ceremonies, contained small [[Assembly Forges|assembly forges]] for repairs, and the bulk of the food supply. They were often used to clear operating areas of [[space fighter]]s allowing other vessels in a fleet to focus on other targets.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg262}}
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==Classes==
==Classes==
There are three main heavy-tonnage carrier classes: the {{Pattern|Ruma|light carrier}}, the {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}, and the {{Pattern|Sh'wada|supercarrier}}. The Covenant sometimes referred to these classes as "supercarriers" to distinguish them from lighter carrier vessels that filled support roles.<ref name="moa">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-have-s-moa '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Have S'moa'']</ref>
A variety of [[Design pattern|patterns]], with [[CAS-class assault carrier|at least one]] [[Examiner]] pattern, fall under the "carrier" moniker.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg262}} The Covenant sometimes referred to the largest of these patterns as "supercarriers" to distinguish them from lighter carrier vessels that filled support roles.{{Ref/Site|Id=canonfodder|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-have-s-moa|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Have S'moa|D=16|M=3|Y=2021}}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Class !! Image !! Length !! Tonnage !! Source
|-
|{{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} || [[File:H3-ShadowOfIntent-Side.png|300px]] || {{Convert|5347|m|ft|sp=us|sigfig=4}} || 2.7 billion tonnes ||{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg262}}
|-
|{{Pattern|Sh'wada|supercarrier}} || [[File:HReach-CovenantSupercarrier-LNoS.png|300px]] || {{Convert|28950|m|ft|sp=us|sigfig=4}} || 152 billion tonnes ||{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg262}}
|-
|{{Pattern|Ruma|light carrier}} || N/A || {{Convert|3000|m|ft|sp=us|sigfig=4}} || 272 million tonnes || {{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg262}}
|}


There is also another model of Covenant supercarrier, which has a length of 32,490 meters (106,593&nbsp;ft). Very large and powerful warships rarely documented by the UNSC, like other models of supercarrier they are often used as flagships for Covenant fleets, and may be used by Prophets as their personal command ships. One, the ''[[Sublime Transcendence]]'', led the [[Combined Fleet of Righteous Purpose]], while another commanded the [[Second Fleet of Homogeneous Clarity]].<ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''Covenant Ships'', page 277 (2011 edition)</ref>
===Unidentified===
There is also another model of Covenant supercarrier, which has a length of 32,490 meters (106,593&nbsp;ft). Very large and powerful warships rarely documented by the UNSC, like other models of supercarrier they are often used as flagships for Covenant fleets, and may be used by Prophets as their personal command ships. One, the ''[[Sublime Transcendence]]'', led the [[Combined Fleet of Righteous Purpose]], while another commanded the [[Second Fleet of Homogeneous Clarity]].{{Ref/Book|Id=ENC|[[Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition)]]|Section=Covenant Ships|Page=277}}


There is also an unidentified model of light carrier. Measuring 1,455 meters (4,790&nbsp;ft) in length, it boasts 13 launch bays that contain a total of 300 [[Seraph]] fighters, 200 [[Banshee]]s, and 34 [[dropship]]s, and is crewed by more than 4,000 Covenant troops. It is armed with multiple [[plasma torpedo]] silos and [[pulse laser turret]]s. As it is less common and more powerful than a Covenant cruiser, it is most likely designed to act as a command ship and provide fighter support during engagements.<ref name="ENC"/>
There is also an unidentified model of light carrier. Measuring 1,455 meters (4,790&nbsp;ft) in length, it boasts 13 launch bays that contain a total of 300 [[Seraph]] fighters, 200 [[Banshee]]s, and 34 [[dropship]]s, and is crewed by more than 4,000 Covenant troops. It is armed with multiple [[plasma torpedo]] silos and [[pulse laser turret]]s. As it is less common and more powerful than a Covenant cruiser, it is most likely designed to act as a command ship and provide fighter support during engagements.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}}


==Service history==
==Service history==
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===Human-Covenant War===
===Human-Covenant War===
For a number of years leading up to the [[Human-Covenant War]], several Covenant carriers were served as support ships and some along with "supercarriers" were assigned in the [[Second Fleet of Homogeneous Clarity]] of the [[High Charity defense fleet|defense fleet]] of ''[[High Charity]]''.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 338''</ref> By [[2526#April|April 15, 2526]], a Covenant supercarrier ''[[Hammer of Faith]]'' was under construction at the [[Ring of Mighty Abundance]] and above [[Zhoist]], a Covenant-controlled [[world]], and remained incomplete, it was destroyed by two [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]]s by [[John-117]] and [[Kelly-087]] during the [[Attack on Zhoist]], along with its surrounding fabrication barns.{{Ref/Novel|SS}} On [[2552#July|July 17, 2552]], a carrier, escorted by a pair of [[Covenant frigate]]s and a [[Wik-pattern light destroyer|destroyer]], attempted to [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV|seize control]] of the [[human]] [[human colonies|colony]] world [[Sigma Octanus IV]]. When the destroyer and the two frigates were destroyed by Captain [[Jacob Keyes]], the carrier retreated until reinforcements arrived. However, the carrier did succeed in deploying 34 [[dropship]]s to the surface of the planet to initiate an invasion while hailing the rest of the [[Second Fleet of Solemn Accord|Covenant fleet]].<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''pages 170-180'' (2010 edition)</ref>
For a number of years leading up to the [[Human-Covenant War]], several Covenant carriers were served as support ships and some along with "supercarriers" were assigned in the [[Second Fleet of Homogeneous Clarity]] of the [[High Charity defense fleet|defense fleet]] of ''[[High Charity]]''.{{Ref/Novel|[[Halo: First Strike]]|Page=338}} By [[2526#April|April 15, 2526]], a Covenant supercarrier ''[[Hammer of Faith]]'' was under construction at the [[Ring of Mighty Abundance]] and above [[Zhoist]], a Covenant-controlled [[world]], and remained incomplete, it was destroyed by two [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]]s by [[John-117]] and [[Kelly-087]] during the [[Attack on Zhoist]], along with its surrounding fabrication barns.{{Ref/Novel|SS}} On [[2552#July|July 17, 2552]], a carrier, escorted by a pair of [[Covenant frigate]]s and a [[Wik-pattern light destroyer|destroyer]], attempted to [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV|seize control]] of the [[human]] [[human colonies|colony]] world [[Sigma Octanus IV]]. When the destroyer and the two frigates were destroyed by Captain [[Jacob Keyes]], the carrier retreated until reinforcements arrived. However, the carrier did succeed in deploying 34 [[dropship]]s to the surface of the planet to initiate an invasion while hailing the rest of the [[Second Fleet of Solemn Accord|Covenant fleet]].{{Ref/Novel|Halo: The Fall of Reach|Page=170-180 (2010 edition)}}


During the [[Battle of Installation 05]] and the [[Great Schism]], the light carrier ''[[Lawgiver]]'' assisted ''[[Incorruptible]]'' during the battle against the [[Jiralhanae]] and the [[Flood]].<ref name="goo193">'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''pages 193-195''</ref> A carrier would also go on assist [[Joyous Exultation Covenant|Covenant forces]] in the [[Onyx Conflict]] later that month.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 305''</ref>
During the [[Battle of Installation 05]] and the [[Great Schism]], the light carrier ''[[Lawgiver]]'' assisted ''[[Incorruptible]]'' during the battle against the [[Jiralhanae]] and the [[Flood]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=goo193|Halo: Ghosts of Onyx|Page=193-195}} A carrier would also go on assist [[Joyous Exultation Covenant|Covenant forces]] in the [[Onyx Conflict]] later that month.{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Ghosts of Onyx|Page=305}}


===Post-war===
===Post-war===
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File:Overview - Covenant Assault Carrier.png|Overview of a ''CAS''-class assault carrier.
File:Overview - Covenant Assault Carrier.png|Overview of a ''CAS''-class assault carrier.
File:HReach-CovenantSupercarrier-LNoS.png|A ''CSO''-class supercarrier.
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Revision as of 18:44, November 21, 2022

A pair of Covenant assault carriers with a number of battlecruisers.

Covenant carriers are a broad type of ship classification of the Covenant fleet and its remnants. Often grand and illustrious, they serve as hubs for administrative and religious activities within their assigned fleets.[1]

Overview

Carriers held a Covenant fleet's clerical authority for religious ceremonies, contained small assembly forges for repairs, and the bulk of the food supply. They were often used to clear operating areas of space fighters allowing other vessels in a fleet to focus on other targets.[1]

Classes

A variety of patterns, with at least one Examiner pattern, fall under the "carrier" moniker.[1] The Covenant sometimes referred to the largest of these patterns as "supercarriers" to distinguish them from lighter carrier vessels that filled support roles.[2]

Class Image Length Tonnage Source
CAS-class assault carrier H3-ShadowOfIntent-Side.png 5,347 meters (17,540 ft) 2.7 billion tonnes [1]
Sh'wada-pattern supercarrier HReach-CovenantSupercarrier-LNoS.png 28,950 meters (94,980 ft) 152 billion tonnes [1]
Ruma-pattern light carrier N/A 3,000 meters (9,843 ft) 272 million tonnes [1]

Unidentified

There is also another model of Covenant supercarrier, which has a length of 32,490 meters (106,593 ft). Very large and powerful warships rarely documented by the UNSC, like other models of supercarrier they are often used as flagships for Covenant fleets, and may be used by Prophets as their personal command ships. One, the Sublime Transcendence, led the Combined Fleet of Righteous Purpose, while another commanded the Second Fleet of Homogeneous Clarity.[3]

There is also an unidentified model of light carrier. Measuring 1,455 meters (4,790 ft) in length, it boasts 13 launch bays that contain a total of 300 Seraph fighters, 200 Banshees, and 34 dropships, and is crewed by more than 4,000 Covenant troops. It is armed with multiple plasma torpedo silos and pulse laser turrets. As it is less common and more powerful than a Covenant cruiser, it is most likely designed to act as a command ship and provide fighter support during engagements.[3]

Service history

Covenant forces have long made use of various carrier classes within their fleets.[Note 1]

Human-Covenant War

For a number of years leading up to the Human-Covenant War, several Covenant carriers were served as support ships and some along with "supercarriers" were assigned in the Second Fleet of Homogeneous Clarity of the defense fleet of High Charity.[4] By April 15, 2526, a Covenant supercarrier Hammer of Faith was under construction at the Ring of Mighty Abundance and above Zhoist, a Covenant-controlled world, and remained incomplete, it was destroyed by two HAVOK tactical nuclear weapons by John-117 and Kelly-087 during the Attack on Zhoist, along with its surrounding fabrication barns.[5] On July 17, 2552, a carrier, escorted by a pair of Covenant frigates and a destroyer, attempted to seize control of the human colony world Sigma Octanus IV. When the destroyer and the two frigates were destroyed by Captain Jacob Keyes, the carrier retreated until reinforcements arrived. However, the carrier did succeed in deploying 34 dropships to the surface of the planet to initiate an invasion while hailing the rest of the Covenant fleet.[6]

During the Battle of Installation 05 and the Great Schism, the light carrier Lawgiver assisted Incorruptible during the battle against the Jiralhanae and the Flood.[7] A carrier would also go on assist Covenant forces in the Onyx Conflict later that month.[8]

Post-war

By October 2559, a former Covenant supercarrier was used as part of the Banished occupation fleet on Reach under War Chief Escharum's command, presumably used as a flagship for the formidable armada. It also carried the War Chief's personal intrusion corvette.[9]

Gallery

  • Overview of a CAS-class assault carrier.

    Overview of a CAS-class assault carrier.

List of appearances

Notes

  1. ^ This section details the use of unidentified carrier classes only. For specific appearances of named carrier classes, see the "Operational history" sections in the articles for the Ruma-pattern, CAS, and Sh'wada-pattern classes.

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 262-263
  2. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Have S'moa (Retrieved on Mar 16, 2021) [archive]
  3. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition) - Covenant Ships, page 277
  4. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 338
  5. ^ Halo: Silent Storm
  6. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 170-180 (2010 edition)
  7. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 193-195
  8. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 305
  9. ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach

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