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A '''corvette''' is a type of [[warship]] in both the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] and [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] navies. Corvettes are generally small, maneuverable and lightly armed. A corvette is usually smaller than a [[frigate]], making it the smallest warship type within a fleet. | |||
== | ==Summary== | ||
As with most ship types, corvettes' sizes and the specific roles they fill within a fleet vary between factions. For example, UNSC corvettes are small patrol vessels that carry no fighter complements, only accommodating a [[hangar bay|hangar]] large enough to fit a [[SKT-13 Shuttlecraft]],<ref>''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', p. 63-64</ref> while Covenant corvettes are larger than a [[UNSC frigate]] and carry large complements of warriors and entire [[Starfighter|fighter]] squadrons. In combat, a single Covenant corvette has shown to be a match for a UNSC frigate.<ref>''[[Halo: Reach]]'', campaign level, [[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]</ref> While UNSC corvettes mostly appear to serve in patrol or scouting duties, the Covenant use their counterparts for heavy air support in ground assaults during planetary siege operations.<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Exodus]]</ref> | |||
{{ | ==Types== | ||
[[Category: | ===UNSC=== | ||
{{Main|UNSC corvette}} | |||
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|'''{{Class|Sharpfin|escort corvette}}''' || || A corvette frequently used by commercial services as well as pirates. | |||
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|'''{{Class|Mako|corvette}}''' || || A small, decommissioned corvette classification.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', p. 259 (2011 edition)</ref> | |||
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|'''{{Class|Gladius|heavy corvette}}''' || [[File:HWF-GladiusClassHeavyCorvette.png|250px]] || A corvette type that excelled in interdiction, patrol, and security.<ref>''[[Halo: Warfleet]]'', Defences, p. 19</ref> | |||
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|'''{{Class|Scholte|missile corvette}}''' || [[File:HINF Scholte Concept.png|250px]] || Formerly designated a frigate, the ''Scholte'' originated in the [[Insurrection]] as one of the foremost warships of its era. | |||
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|'''{{Class|Lancer|fast-attack corvette}}''' || [[File:HINF Lancer Concept.png|250px]] || A MAC-equipped corvette employed by the UNSC. | |||
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===Covenant=== | |||
{{Main|Covenant corvette}} | |||
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|'''{{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}}''' || [[File:HReach-CovenantHeavyCorvette.png|250px]] || A heavy escort craft that can operate independently.<ref>''[[Halo Mythos]]'', p. 154-155</ref> | |||
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|'''{{Pattern|Makar|light corvette}}''' || || A stealth and intelligence gathering focused classification.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/covenant-corvette ''Halo Waypoint:'' Universe - Covenant Corvette]</ref> | |||
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|'''[[Intrusion corvette]]''' || || A stealth corvette class notably employed by the [[Silent Shadow]].{{Ref/Novel|SS}} | |||
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===Sangheili=== | |||
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|[[Hekar Taa-pattern blockade runner|''Hekar Taa''-pattern blockade runner]] || [[File:H5G-SangheiliBlockadeRunnerStarship.png|250px]] || An ancient [[Sangheili]] craft that has been described as a corvette.<ref>''[[Halo Mythos]]'', p. 194</ref> | |||
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==Sources== | |||
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[[Category:Corvette classes| ]] | |||
[[Category:Ship classifications]] | |||
Latest revision as of 17:27, April 17, 2022
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There is more information available on this subject at Corvette on the English Wikipedia. |
This article is about a starship class. For the Firefight map, see Corvette (map).
A corvette is a type of warship in both the UNSC and Covenant navies. Corvettes are generally small, maneuverable and lightly armed. A corvette is usually smaller than a frigate, making it the smallest warship type within a fleet.
Summary[edit]
As with most ship types, corvettes' sizes and the specific roles they fill within a fleet vary between factions. For example, UNSC corvettes are small patrol vessels that carry no fighter complements, only accommodating a hangar large enough to fit a SKT-13 Shuttlecraft,[1] while Covenant corvettes are larger than a UNSC frigate and carry large complements of warriors and entire fighter squadrons. In combat, a single Covenant corvette has shown to be a match for a UNSC frigate.[2] While UNSC corvettes mostly appear to serve in patrol or scouting duties, the Covenant use their counterparts for heavy air support in ground assaults during planetary siege operations.[3]
Types[edit]
UNSC[edit]
- Main article: UNSC corvette
| Class | Image | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpfin-class escort corvette | A corvette frequently used by commercial services as well as pirates. | |
| Mako-class corvette | A small, decommissioned corvette classification.[4] | |
| Gladius-class heavy corvette |  |
A corvette type that excelled in interdiction, patrol, and security.[5] |
| Scholte-class missile corvette |  |
Formerly designated a frigate, the Scholte originated in the Insurrection as one of the foremost warships of its era. |
| Lancer-class fast-attack corvette |  |
A MAC-equipped corvette employed by the UNSC. |
Covenant[edit]
- Main article: Covenant corvette
| Class | Image | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ceudar-pattern heavy corvette |  |
A heavy escort craft that can operate independently.[6] |
| Makar-pattern light corvette | A stealth and intelligence gathering focused classification.[7] | |
| Intrusion corvette | A stealth corvette class notably employed by the Silent Shadow.[8] |
Sangheili[edit]
| Class | Image | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Hekar Taa-pattern blockade runner |  |
An ancient Sangheili craft that has been described as a corvette.[9] |
Sources[edit]
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, p. 63-64
- ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level, Long Night of Solace
- ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level, Exodus
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), p. 259 (2011 edition)
- ^ Halo: Warfleet, Defences, p. 19
- ^ Halo Mythos, p. 154-155
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Universe - Covenant Corvette
- ^ Halo: Silent Storm
- ^ Halo Mythos, p. 194
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