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[[File:HFB-CPV&SDV.jpg|350px|thumb|A flotilla of one Covenant heavy destroyer escorted by {{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}}s over [[Reach]].]]
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'''Destroyer'''<ref name="FoR">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'''</ref> is a [[warship]] classification that was used by the [[Covenant]], before the empire's collapse in [[2552]].{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/covenant-destroyer|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Covenant Destroyer|D=30|M=06|Y=2022}}{{Ref/Book|Id=essential|EVG|Page=48}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=266}}
|image=[[File:CovDestroyer.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=[[Covenant Empire|Covenant]]
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|class=*RPV (Light Destroyer)<ref name="essential">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 48''</ref>
*CPV (Heavy Destroyer)
*Super-destroyer
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|width=Depends on class
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|max speed space=
|max speed air=
|engine=[[Repulsor engine]]s
|slipspace drive=Yes
|hdsystem=
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|hull=Resistant to one plasma torpedo or one MAC round.
*Equipped with energy shields
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|target=
|navigation=[[Navigation computer]]
|avionics=
|countermeasures=
|armament=*[[Pulse laser turret]]s
*[[Plasma turret]]s
*[[Energy projector]]
|complement=*[[Type-31 Exoatmospheric Multi-role Fighter|Seraph fighters]]
*[[Type-28 Troop Carrier|Spirit dropships]]
*[[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]]
*[[Vampire]]s
*[[Type-26 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraiths]]
*[[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghosts]]
*[[Locust]]s
*[[Jiralhanae]]
*[[Sangheili]]
*[[Lekgolo]]
*[[Kig-yar]]
*[[Unggoy]]
|crew=
|skeleton=
|passengers=
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|consumables=
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|firstuse=
|firstsight=[[2531]]
|role=
* Naval engagements
* Glassing operations
|era=*[[Human-Covenant War]]
*[[Great Schism]]
*[[Blooding Years]]
|affiliation=*Covenant Navy
*Individual Sangheili factions
}}
'''Covenant destroyer'''<ref name="FoR">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'''</ref> refers to at least three different [[warship]] classifications within the [[Covenant Navy]].


==Background==
==Background==
There are three known classes of destroyers: the [[CPV-class heavy destroyer]], the [[RPV-class light destroyer]], and the [[Covenant_super-destroyer|Super-destroyer]]. CPV-class destroyers were seen in various battles early in the [[Human-Covenant War]],<ref>''Halo Wars''</ref><ref>''Halo Wars: Genesis''</ref>, while the slightly smaller RPV-class destroyer was present during the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]] in [[2552#July|July 2552]].<ref name="FoR"/> A much larger class of destroyer, the [[Covenant super-destroyer|super-destroyer]], was fielded during the [[Second Battle of Harvest]] on [[2526#March|March 1, 2526]].<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''': "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole", ''page 471''</ref>
There are three known classes of destroyers: the {{Pattern|Sinaris|heavy destroyer}}, the {{Pattern|Wik|light destroyer}}, and an unidentified classification of which only one example is known, represented by the ''[[Defender of Faith]]''. An additional so-called "super-destroyer" has been referenced by [[United Nations Space Command]] personnel in naval warfare, though this is an informal term used to describe the {{Pattern|Rasus|interdictor}}. ''CPV''-class destroyers were seen in various battles early in the [[Human-Covenant War]],<ref>''Halo Wars''</ref><ref>''Halo Wars: Genesis''</ref> while a slightly smaller ''RPV''-class destroyer was present during the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]] in [[2552#July|July 2552]].{{Ref/Reuse|FoR}}


In general, Covenant destroyers are very well-armed, boasting multiple point-defense [[pulse laser turret]]s, [[plasma turret]]s, [[energy projector]]s, and a full complement of [[Type-31 Exoatmospheric Multi-role Fighter|Seraph fighters]]. The destroyer's weapons are so potent that [[UNSC Navy]] [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Jacob Keyes]] remarked that they turned UNSC ships into "Swiss cheese" in many engagements.<ref>'''''Halo: The Fall of Reach''''', ''page 145''</ref>
In general, Covenant destroyers are very well-armed, boasting multiple point-defense [[pulse laser turret]]s, [[plasma turret]]s, [[energy projector]]s, and a full complement of [[Seraph]] fighters. The destroyer's weapons are so potent that [[UNSC Navy]] [[Captain (NAVCOM)|Captain]] [[Jacob Keyes]] remarked that they turned UNSC ships into "Swiss cheese" in many engagements.<ref>'''''Halo: The Fall of Reach''''', ''page 145''</ref>


This warship classification features the distinctive three-section design of most heavier Covenant warships, mirroring the deadliness of its larger counterparts. Destroyers are often used as escorts for [[Covenant fleet|fleets]] or [[Task force|task forces]] and are able to hold their own in combat, while protecting more valuable ships from enemy threats.
This warship classification features the distinctive three-section design of most heavier Covenant warships, mirroring the deadliness of its larger counterparts. Destroyers are often used as escorts for [[Covenant fleet|fleets]] or [[Battle group|task forces]] and are able to hold their own in combat, while protecting more valuable ships from enemy threats.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}


==Destroyer Classifications==
==Classes==
*[[Covenant super-destroyer|Super-destroyer]]
{| class="wikitable sortable"
*[[CPV-class heavy destroyer]]
! Class !! Image !! Length !! Tonnage !! Source
*[[RPV-class light destroyer]]
|-
 
|{{Pattern|Sinaris|heavy destroyer}} || [[File:Enc22 SoTP CPV.png|x150px]] || {{Convert|1664|m|ft|sp=us|sigfig=4}} || 115 million metric tons || {{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|essential}}
{{Covenant Destroyers}}
|-
|{{Pattern|Wik|light destroyer}} ||  || {{Convert|1500|m|ft|sp=us|sigfig=4}} || 99.7 million tonnes || {{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|essential}}
|-
|Unidentified class (''[[Defender of Faith]]'') ||  || {{Convert|1200|m|ft|sp=us}} || N/A || {{Ref/Novel|Id=TW12|TTW|Chapter=12}}
|}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="150">
<gallery>
File:Covenant Destroyers Glass Harvest.jpg|A pair of Covenant destroyers [[glassing]] the planet [[Harvest]].
File:Covenant Destroyers Glass Harvest.jpg|A pair of Covenant destroyers [[glassing]] the planet [[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:HW Genesis back cover.png|Three Covenant destroyers [[glassing]] Harvest on the back cover of ''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''.
File:HW Genesis back cover.jpg|Three Covenant destroyers [[glassing]] Harvest on the back cover of ''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''.
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:Origins ii Human-CovenantWar.jpg|A Covenant destroyer, as seen in ''Origins''.
File:Origins ii Human-CovenantWar.jpg|A Covenant destroyer, as seen in ''Origins''.
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*''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''
*''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions]]''
**''[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]''
**''[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
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**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]''
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]''
*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''
*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]''
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]''
*''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Point of Light]]'' {{Mo}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
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[[Category:Covenant Ships]]
[[Category:Covenant ship classes| ]]

Latest revision as of 20:13, January 29, 2023

Box art depicting a Sinaris-pattern heavy destroyer and two Ceudar-pattern heavy corvettes.
A flotilla of one Covenant heavy destroyer escorted by Ceudar-pattern heavy corvettes over Reach.

Destroyer[1] is a warship classification that was used by the Covenant, before the empire's collapse in 2552.[2][3][4]

Background[edit]

There are three known classes of destroyers: the Sinaris-pattern heavy destroyer, the Wik-pattern light destroyer, and an unidentified classification of which only one example is known, represented by the Defender of Faith. An additional so-called "super-destroyer" has been referenced by United Nations Space Command personnel in naval warfare, though this is an informal term used to describe the Rasus-pattern interdictor. CPV-class destroyers were seen in various battles early in the Human-Covenant War,[5][6] while a slightly smaller RPV-class destroyer was present during the Battle of Sigma Octanus IV in July 2552.[1]

In general, Covenant destroyers are very well-armed, boasting multiple point-defense pulse laser turrets, plasma turrets, energy projectors, and a full complement of Seraph fighters. The destroyer's weapons are so potent that UNSC Navy Captain Jacob Keyes remarked that they turned UNSC ships into "Swiss cheese" in many engagements.[7]

This warship classification features the distinctive three-section design of most heavier Covenant warships, mirroring the deadliness of its larger counterparts. Destroyers are often used as escorts for fleets or task forces and are able to hold their own in combat, while protecting more valuable ships from enemy threats.[2]

Classes[edit]

Class Image Length Tonnage Source
Sinaris-pattern heavy destroyer A render of the CPV-class destroyer modelled by Jared Harris for the fan mod Sins of the Prophets - used in the 2022 Halo Encyclopedia. 1,664 meters (5,459 ft) 115 million metric tons [4][3]
Wik-pattern light destroyer 1,500 meters (4,921 ft) 99.7 million tonnes [4][3]
Unidentified class (Defender of Faith) 1,200 meters (3,900 ft) N/A [8]

Gallery[edit]

  • A pair of Covenant destroyers glassing the planet Harvest.

    A pair of Covenant destroyers glassing the planet Harvest.

  • A Covenant destroyer colliding with the UNSC Spirit of Fire.

    A Covenant destroyer colliding with the UNSC Spirit of Fire.

  • Three Covenant destroyers glassing Harvest on the back cover of Halo Wars: Genesis.

    Three Covenant destroyers glassing Harvest on the back cover of Halo Wars: Genesis.

  • Concept art of the Covenant destroyer for Halo Wars.

    Concept art of the Covenant destroyer for Halo Wars.

  • A Covenant destroyer, as seen in Origins.

    A Covenant destroyer, as seen in Origins.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo: The Fall of Reach
  2. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Covenant Destroyer (Retrieved on Jun 30, 2022) [archive]
  3. ^ a b c Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 48
  4. ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 266
  5. ^ Halo Wars
  6. ^ Halo Wars: Genesis
  7. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 145
  8. ^ Halo: The Thursday War, chapter 12

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