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'''Covenant escape pods''' are compact, cylinder-shaped evacuation craft utilized by the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]].<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 135''</ref>
'''Covenant escape pods''' are compact, cylinder-shaped evacuation craft utilized by the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]].<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 135''</ref>


These craft are standard aboard all Covenant vessels. One was present aboard the [[missionary ship]] ''[[Minor Transgression]]'' and another was present aboard the bridge compartment of the ''[[Ascendant Justice]]'', into which [[John-117]] forced a [[Special Operations Sangheili]] and ejected the pod.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike'''  ''page 75''</ref> John used another while escaping an [[Covenant assault carrier|assault carrier]] with [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Halsey]] in [[Operation: WARM BLANKET]].<ref>'''Halo Legends''', ''The Package''</ref>
==Operational history==
These craft are standard aboard all Covenant vessels. One was present aboard the [[missionary ship]] ''[[Minor Transgression]]'' and another was present aboard the bridge compartment of the ''[[Ascendant Justice]]'', into which [[John-117]] forced a [[Special Operations Sangheili]] and ejected the pod.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike'''  ''page 75''</ref> On the ''[[Radiant Arrow]]'' in [[2526]], John used a Covenant escape pod to flee the ship after the [[Shipmaster]] activated the [[self-destruct]]. He was then picked up by a UNSC [[Prowler]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'''</ref>


==Features==
==Features==
Inside the escape pod, there are numerous control panels and ordinances to regulate and monitor the escape pod's status. These include the atmosphere regulator, power controls, communications and navigation. Although equipped with sufficient fuel, the main concern is the shortage of air circulation within the confines of the pod. An escape pod is capable of generating an atmosphere for its occupants, including [[methane]] for any [[Unggoy]] escapees. However, some [[Kig-yar|Kig-Yar]] [[Shipmaster]]s and [[Shipmaster|Shipmistresses]] have been known to disable the methane generators, planning instead to simply leave the Unggoy behind.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 187''</ref>
Inside the escape pod, there are numerous control panels and ordinances to regulate and monitor the escape pod's status. These include the atmosphere regulator, power controls, communications and navigation. Although equipped with sufficient fuel, the main concern is the shortage of air circulation within the confines of the pod. An escape pod is capable of generating an atmosphere for its occupants, including [[methane]] for any [[Unggoy]] escapees. However, some [[Kig-Yar]] [[Shipmaster]]s and [[Shipmaster|Shipmistresses]] have been known to disable the methane generators, planning instead to simply leave the Unggoy behind.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 187''</ref>


In addition to sublight thruster systems, Covenant escape pods are equipped with [[slipspace drive]]s, though with fuel reserves sufficient only for a single short jump.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 190''</ref> The escape pod also use a [[stasis field]], which holds the occupants of the pod immobile as the pod experiences rapid acceleration or movements. The pod also possesses a sensor suite for detecting other craft.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''pages 136'', ''191-192''</ref>
In addition to sublight thruster systems, Covenant escape pods are equipped with [[slipspace drive]]s, though with fuel reserves sufficient only for a single short jump.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 190''</ref> The escape pod also use a [[stasis field]], which holds the occupants of the pod immobile as the pod experiences rapid acceleration or movements. The pod also possesses a sensor suite for detecting other craft.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''pages 136'', ''191-192''</ref>
==Appearance==
A Covenant assault carrier's escape pod has two engines mounted on "wings", much like a [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]], as well as two more at the rear. The craft has two small viewports on the front. It bears a noticeable resemblance to the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC's]] [[Bumblebee escape pod]].
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:CovenantEscapePod-LaunchPrep.png|[[Catherine Halsey|Doctor Halsey]] prepping the escape pod for launch.
File:CovenantEscapePod-BackEngines.png|Rear view of the escape pod's engines.
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]''
**''[[The Package]]''
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''
 


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


{{CovenantShips}}
{{Covenant Atmospheric/Exoatmospheric Vehicles}}

Latest revision as of 13:24, April 14, 2022

For the Covenant escape craft in The Package, see Ren.
Covenant escape pod
Production information

Manufacturer:

Covenant Empire

Class:

Escape pod

Technical specifications

Slipspace drive:

Yes

Armament:

None

Crew:

1 Pilot (minimum)

Chronological and affiliation

Era:

Human-Covenant War

Affiliation:

Covenant

 

Covenant escape pods are compact, cylinder-shaped evacuation craft utilized by the Covenant.[1]

Operational history[edit]

These craft are standard aboard all Covenant vessels. One was present aboard the missionary ship Minor Transgression and another was present aboard the bridge compartment of the Ascendant Justice, into which John-117 forced a Special Operations Sangheili and ejected the pod.[2] On the Radiant Arrow in 2526, John used a Covenant escape pod to flee the ship after the Shipmaster activated the self-destruct. He was then picked up by a UNSC Prowler.[3]

Features[edit]

Inside the escape pod, there are numerous control panels and ordinances to regulate and monitor the escape pod's status. These include the atmosphere regulator, power controls, communications and navigation. Although equipped with sufficient fuel, the main concern is the shortage of air circulation within the confines of the pod. An escape pod is capable of generating an atmosphere for its occupants, including methane for any Unggoy escapees. However, some Kig-Yar Shipmasters and Shipmistresses have been known to disable the methane generators, planning instead to simply leave the Unggoy behind.[4]

In addition to sublight thruster systems, Covenant escape pods are equipped with slipspace drives, though with fuel reserves sufficient only for a single short jump.[5] The escape pod also use a stasis field, which holds the occupants of the pod immobile as the pod experiences rapid acceleration or movements. The pod also possesses a sensor suite for detecting other craft.[6]

List of appearances[edit]


Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 135
  2. ^ Halo: First Strike page 75
  3. ^ Halo: Silent Storm
  4. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 187
  5. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 190
  6. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, pages 136, 191-192