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{{Era|HCW}}
{{Center|''This article is about the Covenant ship. For the music segment, see [[Long Night of Solace (music)]].''}}
{{Title|''Ardent Prayer''}}
{{Title|''Ardent Prayer''}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Individual ship infobox
{{Individual ship infobox
|name           = Ardent Prayer
|name=Ardent Prayer
|image           = [[File:HReach-CovenantHeavyCorvetteSide.png|300px]]
|image=[[File:Corvette.jpg|300px]]
|manufacturer   = [[Covenant Empire]]
|naval architect=*[[Ckmu 'Raboree|Master Shipwright Ckmu 'Raboree]]{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}
|class           = {{Class|SDV|heavy corvette}}
*[[Tek'ch|Apprentice Hiveseeker Tek'ch]]{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}
|length         =  
|manufacturer=[[Forgemasters of Tanus]], [[Gorgon Assembly Vault]]<ref name="Warfleet">''[[Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo|Halo: Warfleet]]'', p. 76-77</ref>
|engine         = [[Repulsor engine]]s
|class={{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}}
|slipspace drive = Yes
|length={{convert|956|m|ft|sigfig=4}}{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}
|poweroutput     =  
|width={{convert|399|m|ft|sigfig=4}}
|shield gen     = No
|height={{convert|175|m|ft|sigfig=4}}{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}
|hull           = Unknown Covenant material
|engine=4 ''Callipoas''-pattern [[repulsor engine]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}
|armament       = *Eight [[Plasma turret|Plasma torpedo turrets]]
|slipspace drive=''Tyros''-pattern [[borer]]{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}
*Plasma auto-turrets
|poweroutput=
|complement      = *[[Sangheili]]
|mass=8 million metric tonnes{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}
*[[Kig-yar]]
|shield gen=''Morelia''-pattern [[energy shields|dispersal field generators]]{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}
*[[Unggoy]]
|hull=[[Nanolaminate hull plating]]
*[[Huragok]]
|armament=*6 ''Melusean''-pattern heavy [[Plasma cannon (starship)|plasma cannons]]{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}
*[[Orbital insertion pod]]s
*16 ''Carnax Nu''-pattern [[plasma bombardment mortar]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}
*[[Type-31 Exoatmospheric Multi-role Fighter|Seraphs]]
*11 ''Phot''-pattern [[pulse laser]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}
*[[Type-27 Exoatmospheric Multi-role Fighter|Banshees]]
|complement=*50 Obedientaries{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}
|fleet =           [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]]
*50 Warriors{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}
|captains       = [[Ardo 'Moretumee]]
*130 Thralls{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}
|crew           =  
*104 [[orbital insertion pod]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}
*Four [[Special Operations Sangheili]]
*8 [[Type-31 Seraph]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}
*Several [[Unggoy Ultra]]
*8 [[Type-26 Banshee]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}
|firstsight     = [[2552#August|August 14, 2552]]
*10 {{Pattern|Elsedda|Banshee}}s{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}
|destroyed       = August 14, 2552
*2 {{Pattern|Dextro Xur|Spirit}}s{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}
|battles         = [[Fall of Reach]]
|countermeasures=[[Active camouflage|''Ushab''-pattern stealth generator]]{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}
|affiliation     = [[Covenant Navy]]
|fleet=[[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]]
|captains=[[Ardo 'Moretumee]]
|crew=
*16 Superiors{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}
*2 [[Huragok|Engineers]]{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}
*20 Menials{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}
|firstsight=[[2552#August|August 14, 2552]]
|commission-title=Launch
|commission=Twentieth [[Age of Discovery]] (c. [[2070]]){{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}
|destroyed=[[Operation: UPPER CUT|August 14, 2552]]
|battles=[[Fall of Reach]]
|affiliation=[[Covenant fleet]]
}}
}}
{{Article Quote|Covenant vessels like the Ardent Prayer are a prelude to the devastation the full fleet can visit upon a planet.<ref name="B.net">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=maps&cid=28542 Bungie.net: ''Halo: Reach'' Project Page]</ref>}}
{{Article quote|Covenant vessels like the ''Ardent Prayer'' are a prelude to the devastation the full fleet can visit upon a planet.<ref name="B.net">[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=maps&cid=28542 ''Bungie.net'': ''Halo: Reach'' Project Page]</ref>}}


'''''Ardent Prayer''''' was a [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] {{Class|SDV|heavy corvette}} attached to the ''[[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]]''. Its [[Shipmaster]] was [[Ardo 'Moretumee]].<ref name="vis">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 13''</ref> The vessel took part in the initial stages of the Covenant's [[Fall of Reach|invasion]] of the planet [[Reach]] in [[2552|summer 2552]].<ref name="B.net"/><ref name="LNoS">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]''</ref>
The '''''Ardent Prayer''''' was a [[Covenant]] {{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}} attached to the ''[[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]]''. Its [[Shipmaster]] was [[Ardo 'Moretumee]].<ref name="vis">''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 13</ref> The vessel took part in the initial stages of the Covenant's [[Fall of Reach|invasion]] of the planet [[Reach]] in [[2552|summer 2552]].{{Ref/Reuse|B.net}}<ref name="LNoS">''Halo: Reach'', campaign level [[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]</ref>


==Overview==
==Operational History==
During [[Operation: UPPER CUT]] on [[2552#August|August 14, 2552]], ''Ardent Prayer'' was boarded by [[SPARTAN-B312]], [[Jorge-052]], and several [[YSS-1000 Sabre]] pilots in an effort to plant a [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]] on board, which would be used to destroy a nearby {{Class|CSO|supercarrier}}, ''[[Long Night of Solace]]'' - the fleet's flagship. During the mission, the ship was engaged by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[Paris-class heavy frigate|frigate]] ''[[UNSC Savannah|Savannah]]''. ''Savannah'' jammed ''Ardent Prayer''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s communications, while the Sabres damaged the corvette's engines and destroyed its [[Type-31 Exoatmospheric Multi-role Fighter|Seraph]] escort so its crew could not call for help.<ref name="LNoS"/>
[[File:HWF-ArdentPrayer.jpg|thumb|left|A cutaway view of ''Ardent Prayer''.]]
The ''Ardent Prayer'' was launched from its shipyard during the Twentieth [[Ages of Discovery|Age of Discovery]] (circa [[2070]]), having being designed and by the [[Forgemasters of Tanus]] and the [[Gorgon Assembly Vault]] under the watchful eyes of Master Shipwright [[Ckmu 'Raboree]] and Apprentice Hiveseeker [[Tek'ch]]. It was assigned as an exploration vessel, traveling to distant stars and charting dangerous [[slipspace]] routes, and fought hostile civilizations that would not accept the Covenant's [[Great Journey|religion]]. Unfortunately, the ''Ardent Prayer'' would gain no battle honors for its service and its duties were considered beneath the notice of true warriors. As a result, it was rarely mentioned in ''[[High Charity]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s records.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}


''Ardent Prayer'' destroyed ''Savannah'', but not before a boarding party had landed on the corvette. The UNSC team eliminated the bridge crew, including its Shipmaster, Ardo 'Moretumee, and set the ship on a refueling track with ''Long Night of Solace''. The operation succeeded, and ''Ardent Prayer'', along with the supercarrier, was destroyed by the rigged slipspace drive.<ref name="LNoS"/><ref name="vis"/>
During [[Operation: UPPER CUT]] on [[2552#August|August 14, 2552]], ''Ardent Prayer'' was boarded by [[SPARTAN-B312]], [[Jorge-052]], and several [[UNSC Army]] [[FSS-1000 Sabre]] pilots in an effort to plant a [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]] on board, which would be used to destroy a nearby {{Pattern|Sh'wada|supercarrier}}, ''[[Long Night of Solace]]'' - the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence|fleet]]'s flagship. During the mission, the ship was engaged by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] {{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}} [[UNSC Savannah|''Savannah'']]. ''Savannah'' jammed ''Ardent Prayer''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s communications, while the Sabres damaged the corvette's engines and destroyed its [[Type-31 Seraph|Seraph]] escort so its crew could not call for help.{{Ref/Reuse|LNoS}}
 
''Ardent Prayer'' destroyed ''Savannah'', but not before a boarding party had landed on the corvette. The UNSC team eliminated the bridge crew, including its Shipmaster, Ardo 'Moretumee, and set the ship on a refueling track with ''Long Night of Solace''. The operation succeeded, and ''Ardent Prayer'', along with the supercarrier, was destroyed by the rigged slipspace drive.{{Ref/Reuse|vis}}{{Ref/Reuse|LNoS}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* ''Ardent Prayer'' is the setting of the ''Halo: Reach'' multiplayer map ''[[Zealot (level)|Zealot]]'' and the [[Firefight]] map ''[[Corvette (level)|Corvette]]''.
* ''Ardent Prayer'' is the setting of the ''Halo: Reach'' multiplayer map ''[[Zealot (map)|Zealot]]'' and the [[Firefight]] map ''[[Corvette (map)|Corvette]]''.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="150">
<gallery>
File:HaloReach - CorvetteOverview.png|An overview of ''Ardent Prayer''.
File:HR - Hologram Corvette.jpg|Hologram view of the ''Ardent Prayer''.
File:HaloReach - SabreCorvette.png|A size comparison between the corvette and a Sabre.
File:HReach-ArdentPrayerCorvette.png|Angled view of the ''Ardent Prayer''.
File:Corvette.jpg|The ''Ardent Prayer'' in space orbiting above the planet Reach.
File:HReach-CovenantHeavyCorvetteSide.png|Profile view of the ''Ardent Prayer''.
File:Ardent Prayer 02.jpg|Another profile view of the ''Ardent Prayer'', deploying two Spirit dropships.
File:Reach_468670_Full.jpg| An aft view of ''Ardent Prayer''.
File:Reach_468670_Full.jpg| An aft view of ''Ardent Prayer''.
File:reach_596390_Medium.jpg|A size comparison between the corvette and the ''Savannah''.
File:reach_596390_Medium.jpg|A size comparison between the corvette and the ''Savannah''.
File:reach_468883_Full.jpg|''Ardent Prayer'''s [[gravity lift]] and ventral [[Type-27 Exoatmospheric Multi-role Fighter|Type-27 Banshee]] launch bay.
File:reach_468790_Full.jpg|Close up of the corvette's Type-27 XMF launch bay.
File:reach_597419_Medium.jpg|Close-up of the Banshee storage area in the corvette's hangar bay.
File:reach_468932_Full.jpg|Another view of ''Ardent Prayer''.
File:reach_596815_Medium.jpg|Close-up of the corvette's [[orbital insertion pod]] launchers.
File:reach_468930_Full.jpg|Three plasma cannons affixed to the corvette.
File:reach_597386_Medium.jpg|An interior view of the control room for the corvette's plasma cannons.
File:reach_468980_Full.jpg|View of the corvette's dorsal landing pad.
File:reach_468847_Full.jpg|An external view of the corvette's hangar bay with the shutter closed.
File:Corvette1.jpg|View inside the corvette's hangar bay, with Seraphs hanging from the ceiling.
File:reach_596555_Medium.jpg|''Ardent Prayer'' being escorted by Seraphs.
File:reach_596555_Medium.jpg|''Ardent Prayer'' being escorted by Seraphs.
File:Corvette - Banshee deployment.jpg|''Ardent Prayer'' deploying a squadron of Banshees
File:Covenant Corvette Bridge.jpg|''Ardent Prayer'''s bridge.
File:Covenant Corvette Bridge.jpg|''Ardent Prayer'''s bridge.
File:Gallery pic 3447 0 30025.jpg|''Ardent Prayer'''s communications center.
File:Gallery pic 3447 0 30025.jpg|''Ardent Prayer'''s communications center.
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==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Mythos]]'' {{Mo}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


[[Category:Covenant Ships]]
[[Category:SDV-class heavy corvettes]]
[[Category:Covenant ships]]

Latest revision as of 00:58, March 8, 2024

This article is about the Covenant ship. For the music segment, see Long Night of Solace (music).
Ardent Prayer
Corvette.jpg
Production information

Naval architects:

Manufacturer:

Forgemasters of Tanus, Gorgon Assembly Vault[1]

Class:

Ceudar-pattern heavy corvette

Specifications

Length:

956 metres (3,136 ft)[1]

Width:

399 metres (1,309 ft)

Height:

175 metres (574.1 ft)[1]

Mass:

8 million metric tonnes[1]

Engine:

4 Callipoas-pattern repulsor engines[1]

Slipspace drive:

Tyros-pattern borer[1]

Hull:

Nanolaminate hull plating

Countermeasures:

Ushab-pattern stealth generator[1]

Armament:

Complement:

Crew:

Service information

Launch:

Twentieth Age of Discovery (c. 2070)[1]

Destroyed:

August 14, 2552

Participated battles:

Fall of Reach

Fleet:

Fleet of Valiant Prudence

Known commanders:

Ardo 'Moretumee

Affiliation:

Covenant fleet

 
“ Covenant vessels like the Ardent Prayer are a prelude to the devastation the full fleet can visit upon a planet.[2] ”

The Ardent Prayer was a Covenant Ceudar-pattern heavy corvette attached to the Fleet of Valiant Prudence. Its Shipmaster was Ardo 'Moretumee.[3] The vessel took part in the initial stages of the Covenant's invasion of the planet Reach in summer 2552.[2][4]

Operational History[edit]

A cutaway view of Ardent Prayer.

The Ardent Prayer was launched from its shipyard during the Twentieth Age of Discovery (circa 2070), having being designed and by the Forgemasters of Tanus and the Gorgon Assembly Vault under the watchful eyes of Master Shipwright Ckmu 'Raboree and Apprentice Hiveseeker Tek'ch. It was assigned as an exploration vessel, traveling to distant stars and charting dangerous slipspace routes, and fought hostile civilizations that would not accept the Covenant's religion. Unfortunately, the Ardent Prayer would gain no battle honors for its service and its duties were considered beneath the notice of true warriors. As a result, it was rarely mentioned in High Charity's records.[1]

During Operation: UPPER CUT on August 14, 2552, Ardent Prayer was boarded by SPARTAN-B312, Jorge-052, and several UNSC Army FSS-1000 Sabre pilots in an effort to plant a Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine on board, which would be used to destroy a nearby Sh'wada-pattern supercarrier, Long Night of Solace - the fleet's flagship. During the mission, the ship was engaged by the UNSC Paris-class heavy frigate Savannah. Savannah jammed Ardent Prayer's communications, while the Sabres damaged the corvette's engines and destroyed its Seraph escort so its crew could not call for help.[4]

Ardent Prayer destroyed Savannah, but not before a boarding party had landed on the corvette. The UNSC team eliminated the bridge crew, including its Shipmaster, Ardo 'Moretumee, and set the ship on a refueling track with Long Night of Solace. The operation succeeded, and Ardent Prayer, along with the supercarrier, was destroyed by the rigged slipspace drive.[3][4]

Trivia[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • Hologram view of the Ardent Prayer.

    Hologram view of the Ardent Prayer.

  • Angled view of the Ardent Prayer.

    Angled view of the Ardent Prayer.

  • Profile view of the Ardent Prayer.

    Profile view of the Ardent Prayer.

  • Another profile view of the Ardent Prayer, deploying two Spirit dropships.

    Another profile view of the Ardent Prayer, deploying two Spirit dropships.

  • An aft view of Ardent Prayer.

    An aft view of Ardent Prayer.

  • A size comparison between the corvette and the Savannah.

    A size comparison between the corvette and the Savannah.

  • Ardent Prayer being escorted by Seraphs.

    Ardent Prayer being escorted by Seraphs.

  • Ardent Prayer deploying a squadron of Banshees

    Ardent Prayer deploying a squadron of Banshees

  • Ardent Prayer's bridge.

    Ardent Prayer's bridge.

  • Ardent Prayer's communications center.

    Ardent Prayer's communications center.

  • Ardent Prayer engaging the UNSC Savannah.

    Ardent Prayer engaging the UNSC Savannah.

  • The rigged slipspace drive on the Ardent Prayer detonates, destroying it and the Long Night of Solace.

    The rigged slipspace drive on the Ardent Prayer detonates, destroying it and the Long Night of Solace.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y Halo: Warfleet, p. 76-77
  2. ^ a b Bungie.net: Halo: Reach Project Page
  3. ^ a b Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, p. 13
  4. ^ a b c Halo: Reach, campaign level Long Night of Solace
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