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{{Title|''Useumru''-pattern voidpiercer}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Ship class infobox
{{Infobox/Ships
|name=Unidentified Covenant spacecraft
|name           = ''Useumru''-pattern
(Circa 850 BCE)
|image           = [[File:HBC Voidpiercers.png|300px]]
|image=[[File:HBC-Refuge.jpg|300px]]
|caption        =  
|manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges]]
|modules        =  
|class=
{{Infobox/Ships/Class
|role=
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|length=
|class identification = <!--The hull code of the class-->
|width=
|class operator      = [[Covenant]]
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|class manufacturer  = [[Assembly Forges]]
|mass=
|class architect      = <!--The naval architect(s) for the class-->
|power=
|class built          = <!--How many ships of this class were constructed-->
|engine=
|class in service    = c.[[851 BCE]]-[[850 BCE]]{{Ref/Note|Given the voidpiercer was introduced in the earliest years of the Covenant and was employed by 850 BCE, this means it had to be first employed some time following the Writ of Union's signing in 852 BCE.}}
|slipspace drive=
|navigation=[[Navigation computer]]
|hull=
|shielding=
|armament=
|complement=
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|othersystems=
|era=[[War of Beginnings]]
|introduced=[[850 BCE]]
|affiliation=[[Covenant]]
}}
}}
|hide-characteristics=<!--leave blank unless you want to hide the characteristics section header-->
|nocollapse      = yes
|type            = Multi-role [[warship]]{{Ref/Reuse|CFEklund}}
|length          =
|width          =
|height          =
|mass            =
|power          =
|maneuver drive  = 3 [[repulsor engine]]s{{Ref/Reuse|BCArt}}
|slipspace drive = [[Borer]]
|crew            = <!--Describes crew counts only-->
|complement      =
|troops          = <!--Describes on-boarded Marine, Army etc ground troop forces-->
|hull            = [[Nanolaminate]] plating{{Ref/Reuse|BCArt}}
|shielding      = <!--Describes shielding-->
|sensors        = [[Sensor vane]]s{{Ref/Reuse|BCArt}}
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The '''''Useumru''-pattern voidpiercer''' is a [[Covenant starship|spacecraft]] classification developed by the [[Covenant]] during the empire's early years.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFEklund|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-eklunds-ensemble|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Eklund's Ensemble|D=20|M=07|Y=2022}}


This type of '''unidentified Covenant vessel''' of unknown class served during the early years of the [[Covenant]] shortly after the [[Writ of Union]].
==Overview==
===Design details===
Voidpiercers are equipped with two [[sensor vane]]s located on the nose of the ship, with three [[repulsor engine]]s located on the aft. The engines arranged in a triangular formation, with the topmost engine resting inside a carapace protruding from the dorsal hull of the ship, while the other two are integrated into the regular spaceframe. The overall profile of the ship bears heavy resemblance to the [[Covenant cruiser|cruisers]] of the Covenant's later years - in particular the elongated hull of the {{Pattern|Varric|heavy cruiser}}.{{Ref/Reuse|BCArt}}


==History==
===Development history===
These vessels were present in the [[Prophet of Inner Conviction]]'s fleet and partook in the [[Rending]]<ref>''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'', cover art ([[:File:HBC-Refuge.jpg|File link]])</ref> Many of them were also present around [[High Charity]] as the city-station was under construction.<ref>''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]''</ref>
Voidpiercers were developed during the early years of the fledgling Covenant empire, created as a joint design of both [[Sangheili]] and [[San'Shyuum]] origin as one of the first truly collaborative engineering efforts between the newly-united species. The voidpiercer was developed during an era in which the Covenant's civil and military infrastructure was not yet formalised - as such it was designed with a broad multi-role scope in mind, as opposed to the extreme specialisation of later ships the empire would develop.{{Ref/Reuse|CFEklund}}
 
Ultimately, the ''Useumru''-pattern's design process was a key factor in testing the ability of the San'Shyuum and Sangheili to cooperate on large-scale engineering efforts - something which would prove vital almost immediately during the construction of the empire's future capital city-[[Space station|station]], [[High Charity]].{{Ref/Reuse|CFEklund}}
 
==Operational history==
At least three voidpiercers were present as part of the [[Prophet of Inner Conviction]]'s fleet at [[The Refuge]] in [[850 BCE]] only two years after the signing of the [[Writ of Union]] in [[852 BCE]], in which they took part in the [[Rending]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=BCArt|HBC|Cover art}} They would continue to be present around High Charity as the city-station was under construction between [[791 BCE]] and [[648 BCE]].{{Ref/Book|HM|Page=42-43}}
 
As of the 26th century, voidpiercers still remain in service in the [[Covenant fleet]], though are considered outdated. On at least one occaision, [[Shipmaster]] [[Arkad Nar 'Kulul|Arkad 'Kulul]] was reassigned to one as a punishment after causing minor offence to the [[steward]] of the [[Prophet of Tolerance]] for his lack of piety.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFFire|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-covering-fire|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Covering Fire|D=31|M=01|Y=2024}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HBC_FullCoverArt.jpg|Three voidpiercers over the Refuge during the Rending, in 850 BCE.
File:HM-HighCharityBC.png|The ships assembled around the construction site of ''High Charity''.
File:HM-HighCharityBC.png|The ships assembled around the construction site of ''High Charity''.
</gallery>
</gallery>
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*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]''
==Notes==
{{Ref/Notes}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
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Latest revision as of 13:24, March 24, 2024

Useumru-pattern
A crop of the voidpiercers.
Class attributes

Operators:

Covenant

Manufacturer:

Assembly Forges

In service:

c.851 BCE-850 BCE[Note 1]

General characteristics

Type:

Multi-role warship[1]

Maneuver drive:

3 repulsor engines[2]

Slipspace drive:

Borer

Hull:

Nanolaminate plating[2]

Sensors:

Sensor vanes[2]

 

The Useumru-pattern voidpiercer is a spacecraft classification developed by the Covenant during the empire's early years.[1]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Voidpiercers are equipped with two sensor vanes located on the nose of the ship, with three repulsor engines located on the aft. The engines arranged in a triangular formation, with the topmost engine resting inside a carapace protruding from the dorsal hull of the ship, while the other two are integrated into the regular spaceframe. The overall profile of the ship bears heavy resemblance to the cruisers of the Covenant's later years - in particular the elongated hull of the Varric-pattern heavy cruiser.[2]

Development history[edit]

Voidpiercers were developed during the early years of the fledgling Covenant empire, created as a joint design of both Sangheili and San'Shyuum origin as one of the first truly collaborative engineering efforts between the newly-united species. The voidpiercer was developed during an era in which the Covenant's civil and military infrastructure was not yet formalised - as such it was designed with a broad multi-role scope in mind, as opposed to the extreme specialisation of later ships the empire would develop.[1]

Ultimately, the Useumru-pattern's design process was a key factor in testing the ability of the San'Shyuum and Sangheili to cooperate on large-scale engineering efforts - something which would prove vital almost immediately during the construction of the empire's future capital city-station, High Charity.[1]

Operational history[edit]

At least three voidpiercers were present as part of the Prophet of Inner Conviction's fleet at The Refuge in 850 BCE only two years after the signing of the Writ of Union in 852 BCE, in which they took part in the Rending.[2] They would continue to be present around High Charity as the city-station was under construction between 791 BCE and 648 BCE.[3]

As of the 26th century, voidpiercers still remain in service in the Covenant fleet, though are considered outdated. On at least one occaision, Shipmaster Arkad 'Kulul was reassigned to one as a punishment after causing minor offence to the steward of the Prophet of Tolerance for his lack of piety.[4]

Gallery[edit]

  • Three voidpiercers over the Refuge during the Rending, in 850 BCE.

    Three voidpiercers over the Refuge during the Rending, in 850 BCE.

  • The ships assembled around the construction site of High Charity.

    The ships assembled around the construction site of High Charity.

List of appearances[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Given the voidpiercer was introduced in the earliest years of the Covenant and was employed by 850 BCE, this means it had to be first employed some time following the Writ of Union's signing in 852 BCE.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Eklund's Ensemble (Retrieved on Jul 20, 2022) [archive]
  2. ^ a b c d e Halo: Broken Circle, Cover art
  3. ^ Halo Mythos, page 42-43
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Covering Fire (Retrieved on Jan 31, 2024) [archive]

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