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|length= {{Convert|647|m|ft|sp=us}}<ref name=" | |length={{Convert|647|m|ft|sp=us}}<ref name="FoR">'''''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''''', ''page 146''</ref> or {{Convert|1500|m|ft|sp=us}}<ref name="ENC">'''''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''''' - ''Chapter nine: Transport'', page 270</ref> | ||
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|shield gen=Resistant to one [[plasma torpedo]] or two [[MAC]] rounds or one [[Energy Projector]] hit | |shield gen=Resistant to one [[plasma torpedo]] or two [[MAC]] rounds or one [[Energy Projector]] hit. | ||
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*Lateral [[Plasma torpedo]] tubes (two) | *Lateral [[Plasma torpedo]] tubes (two) | ||
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|role= | |role=Naval engagements.<ref name="ENC"/> | ||
|era=[[Human-Covenant War]] | |era=[[Human-Covenant War]] | ||
|affiliation=[[ | |affiliation=[[Covenant]] [[Covenant Navy|Navy]] | ||
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'''Covenant | '''Covenant destroyer'''<ref name="ENC"/><ref name="FoR"/> refers to at least two different [[warship]] classifications within the [[Covenant]] [[Covenant Navy|Navy]].<ref group="Note">While never directly stated, the Destroyer described in ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' is obviously a different kind of ship than the ones seen in ''[[Halo Wars]]'', as the destroyers in ''Halo Wars'' and ''Halo: The Fall of Reach'' are different in size.</ref> | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
Two types of Covenant | Two types of Covenant destroyers have been encountered. Destroyers with a length of {{Convert|1500|m|ft|sp=us}} were seen in various [[battle]]s early in the [[Human-Covenant War]],<ref>''[[Halo Wars]]''</ref> and a smaller variant with a length of approximately {{Convert|647|m|ft|sp=us}} was present during the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]].<ref name="FoR"/> | ||
The | The destroyer is extremely well-armed, boasting multiple [[pulse laser]] turrets, [[plasma torpedo]] launcher(s), a single [[Energy Projector]], and a full complement of {{Class|Seraph|Starfighter}}s. | ||
This dangerous warship classification has the distinctive three huge sections of most heavier Covenant warships, mirroring the lethality of its larger cousins. They are used as escorts for battlegroups using larger ship classes, able to hold their own in combat while protecting their battlegroup from threats. | This dangerous warship classification has the distinctive three huge sections of most heavier Covenant warships, mirroring the lethality of its larger cousins. They are used as escorts for battlegroups using larger ship classes, able to hold their own in combat while protecting their battlegroup from threats. | ||
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*[[Unnamed Covenant Destroyer]] | *[[Unnamed Covenant Destroyer]] | ||
== Trivia == | ==Trivia== | ||
*[[Jacob Keyes]] noted its weapons systems, saying it turned UNSC ships into "Swiss cheese".<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 145''</ref> | *[[Jacob Keyes]] noted its weapons systems, saying it turned UNSC ships into "Swiss cheese".<ref>'''''Halo: The Fall of Reach''''', ''page 145''</ref> | ||
*Jacob Keyes destroyed one with a maneuver later dubbed as the ''[[Keyes Loop]]'' at [[Sigma Octanus IV]].<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 156''</ref> | *Jacob Keyes destroyed one with a maneuver later dubbed as the ''[[Keyes Loop]]'' at [[Sigma Octanus IV]].<ref>'''''Halo: The Fall of Reach''''', ''page 156''</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery widths=" | <gallery widths="150" orientation="landscape"> | ||
File:CovDestroyer.jpg|Concept art of the Covenant destroyer for ''Halo Wars''. | File:CovDestroyer.jpg|Concept art of the Covenant destroyer for ''Halo Wars''. | ||
File:Covenant Destroyers Glass Harvest.jpg|A pair of Covenant Destroyers [[glassing]] the planet [[Harvest]] as seen in ''Halo Wars''. | File:Covenant Destroyers Glass Harvest.jpg|A pair of Covenant Destroyers [[glassing]] the planet [[Harvest]] as seen in ''Halo Wars''. | ||
File:HW genis back cover.png|The back cover of ''Halo Wars: Genesis'' depicting three Covenant Destroyers glassing Harvest. | File:HW genis back cover.png|The back cover of ''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'' depicting three Covenant Destroyers glassing Harvest. | ||
File:ApexBattleImage.png|A Covenant destroyer colliding with the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}. | File:ApexBattleImage.png|A Covenant destroyer colliding with the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}. | ||
File:Origins Destroyer.png|A Covenant Destroyer as seen in ''Origins''. | File:Origins Destroyer.png|A Covenant Destroyer as seen in ''[[Origins]]''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
<references group="Note"/> | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Revision as of 02:47, August 29, 2010
Template:Ratings Template:FOF-1 Template:Ship Covenant destroyer[1][2] refers to at least two different warship classifications within the Covenant Navy.[Note 1]
Background
Two types of Covenant destroyers have been encountered. Destroyers with a length of 1,500 meters (4,900 ft) were seen in various battles early in the Human-Covenant War,[3] and a smaller variant with a length of approximately 647 meters (2,120 ft) was present during the Battle of Sigma Octanus IV.[2]
The destroyer is extremely well-armed, boasting multiple pulse laser turrets, plasma torpedo launcher(s), a single Energy Projector, and a full complement of Seraph-class Starfighters.
This dangerous warship classification has the distinctive three huge sections of most heavier Covenant warships, mirroring the lethality of its larger cousins. They are used as escorts for battlegroups using larger ship classes, able to hold their own in combat while protecting their battlegroup from threats.
Known Covenant destroyers
Trivia
- Jacob Keyes noted its weapons systems, saying it turned UNSC ships into "Swiss cheese".[4]
- Jacob Keyes destroyed one with a maneuver later dubbed as the Keyes Loop at Sigma Octanus IV.[5]
Gallery
Concept art of the Covenant destroyer for Halo Wars.
- HW genis back cover.png
The back cover of Halo Wars: Genesis depicting three Covenant Destroyers glassing Harvest.
A Covenant destroyer colliding with the UNSC Spirit of Fire.
- Origins Destroyer.png
A Covenant Destroyer as seen in Origins.
Notes
- ^ While never directly stated, the Destroyer described in Halo: The Fall of Reach is obviously a different kind of ship than the ones seen in Halo Wars, as the destroyers in Halo Wars and Halo: The Fall of Reach are different in size.
