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The '''dreadnought'''<ref>'''Halo Wars''', cinematic ''"Judgment Day" Theater description''</ref> was a class of capital warship used by the [[Forerunner]] [[Forerunner Navy|Navy]]. Despite their designation, they should not be confused with the [[Keyship]] commonly referred to by the [[Covenant]] as the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]].<ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign level, ''[[Beachhead (Halo Wars level)|Beachhead]]''</ref><ref name="origins">'''Halo Legends''', ''[[Origins]]''</ref> | |||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
In space combat, | In space combat, Forerunner dreadnoughts are capable of arranging themselves into a octagonal formation, from which they can combine their weapons into a single blade-like beam. This beam can split other vessels in half. The planetside docking towers for these ships can detach from the ground and act as components of the ships themselves when hovering above the surface of a planet.<ref name="origins"/> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
These warships were common during the [[Forerunner-Flood war]], when they were used widely in combat.<ref name="origins"/> Among numerous docking facilities around Forerunner-controlled space, some of these ships were docked at the [[Apex Site]] on [[Shield World 0459]]. At least 11 were used in the defense of the [[ | These warships were common during the [[Forerunner-Flood war]], when they were used widely in combat.<ref name="origins"/> Among numerous docking facilities around Forerunner-controlled space, some of these ships were docked at the [[Apex Site]] on [[Shield World 0459]]. At least 11 were used in the defense of the [[greater Ark]] in the final days of the war.<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''String 29''</ref> | ||
During the [[Human-Covenant War]] in [[2531]], the [[High Prophet of Regret]] and [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] went to the Apex to gather a massive and powerful invasion fleet for the [[Covenant Navy]]. However, a [[Reclaimer]] was required to release the locking mechanisms holding the ships in place. Thus, they abducted [[Ellen Anders|Professor Ellen Anders]] to activate it for them. The ships were destroyed when the artificial star inside the [[shield world]] went [[supernova]] after the crew of the {{UNSCship|Spirit of Fire}} used their ship's [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine|Slipspace drive]] as an improvised bomb. | During the [[Human-Covenant War]] in [[2531]], the [[High Prophet of Regret]] and [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] went to the Apex to gather a massive and powerful invasion fleet for the [[Covenant Navy]]. However, a [[Reclaimer]] was required to release the locking mechanisms holding the ships in place. Thus, they abducted [[Ellen Anders|Professor Ellen Anders]] to activate it for them. The ships were destroyed when the artificial star inside the [[shield world]] went [[supernova]] after the crew of the {{UNSCship|Spirit of Fire}} used their ship's [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine|Slipspace drive]] as an improvised bomb. | ||
Revision as of 12:12, March 28, 2013
The dreadnought[1] was a class of capital warship used by the Forerunner Navy. Despite their designation, they should not be confused with the Keyship commonly referred to by the Covenant as the Forerunner Dreadnought.[2][3]
Overview
In space combat, Forerunner dreadnoughts are capable of arranging themselves into a octagonal formation, from which they can combine their weapons into a single blade-like beam. This beam can split other vessels in half. The planetside docking towers for these ships can detach from the ground and act as components of the ships themselves when hovering above the surface of a planet.[3]
History
These warships were common during the Forerunner-Flood war, when they were used widely in combat.[3] Among numerous docking facilities around Forerunner-controlled space, some of these ships were docked at the Apex Site on Shield World 0459. At least 11 were used in the defense of the greater Ark in the final days of the war.[4]
During the Human-Covenant War in 2531, the High Prophet of Regret and Arbiter Ripa 'Moramee went to the Apex to gather a massive and powerful invasion fleet for the Covenant Navy. However, a Reclaimer was required to release the locking mechanisms holding the ships in place. Thus, they abducted Professor Ellen Anders to activate it for them. The ships were destroyed when the artificial star inside the shield world went supernova after the crew of the Template:UNSCship used their ship's Slipspace drive as an improvised bomb.
Trivia
- Parts of these ships were strewn about the outer surface of the Shield World. These derelicts are probably from a battle between the Forerunners and the Flood that resulted in the installation's infestation.[5]
- These ships have an obvious resemblance to some large structures found on Installation 00.[6]
Gallery
- Apex Concept.jpg
Concept art of the dreadnoughts.
Untextured and textured 3D models of a dreadnought.
The Forerunner ships being contained within the Apex.
Forerunner ships during the Forerunner-Flood War.
Forerunner ships docked around a Library on an unknown installation.
A group of Forerunner ships combining their fire.
Flood-infested ships.
List of appearances
- Halo Wars (First appearance)
- Halo Legends
- Halo: Silentium
