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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}}
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|manufacturer=[[Covenant Empire|Covenant]]
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|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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|armament=*[[Pulse Laser turret]]s
*Lateral [[Plasma torpedo]] tubes (two)
*[[Energy Projector]]
|complement=*{{Class|Seraph|Starfighter}}s
*[[Spirit]]s
*[[Jiralhanae]]
*[[Sangheili]]
*[[Lekgolo]]
*[[Kig-yar]]
*[[Unggoy]]
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'''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 ships referred to as Covenant destroyer 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"/> Though little is known about it, the only destroyer class known by designation is the [[CPV-class Destroyer]]. This class may or may not be one of the aforementioned destroyer types.
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}}


The destroyer is extremely well-armed, boasting multiple point-defense [[pulse laser]] turrets, [[plasma torpedo]] launcher(s), a single [[Energy Projector]], and a full complement of the deadly {{Class|Seraph|Starfighter}}s.
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 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 that are of the larger ship classes, and are able to hold their own in combat, while protecting their battlegroups 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}}


==Known Covenant destroyers==
==Classes==
*''[[Absolution]]''
{| class="wikitable sortable"
*''[[Bloodied Spirit]]''
! Class !! Image !! Length !! Tonnage !! Source
*''[[Far Sight Lost]]''
|-
*''[[Rapturous Arc]]''
|{{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}}
*[[Unnamed Covenant Destroyer]]
|-
 
|{{Pattern|Wik|light destroyer}} ||  || {{Convert|1500|m|ft|sp=us|sigfig=4}} || 99.7 million tonnes || {{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|essential}}
==Trivia==
|-
*[[Jacob Keyes]] noted its weapons systems, saying it turned UNSC ships into "Swiss cheese".<ref>'''''Halo: The Fall of Reach''''', ''page 145''</ref>
|Unidentified class (''[[Defender of Faith]]'') ||  || {{Convert|1200|m|ft|sp=us}} || N/A || {{Ref/Novel|Id=TW12|TTW|Chapter=12}}
*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="150">
<gallery>
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: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:Covenant Destroyers Glass Harvest.jpg|A pair of Covenant Destroyers [[glassing]] the planet [[Harvest]] as seen in ''Halo Wars''.
File:Origins ii Human-CovenantWar.jpg|A Covenant destroyer, as seen in ''Origins''.
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:Origins Destroyer.png|A Covenant Destroyer as seen in ''[[Origins]]''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
*''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[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]]''
**''[[Origins]]''
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]''
*''[[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}}


==Notes==
==Sources==
<references group="Note"/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


==Sources==
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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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