HaloArray.png
Reclaimer - H4.png

Zanar-pattern light cruiser: Difference between revisions

From Halopedia, the Halo wiki
m (Added to the CRS page)
Line 36: Line 36:
|consumables=
|consumables=
|othersystems=
|othersystems=
|firstuse=[[2552]] - [[Fall of Reach]]
|firstuse=2525
|role=Fleet support, interference and attack  
|role=Fleet support, interference and attack  
|era=[[Human-Covenant War]]  
|era=[[Human-Covenant War]]  
Line 53: Line 53:


==Operational history==
==Operational history==
Several ''CRS''-class cruisers were used over [[Reach]] during the Covenant's [[Fall of Reach|invasion of the planet]] in [[2552]].<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 167'' -- ''"Two exceptions to this patrol pattern were a pair of light cruisers hovering over Menachite Mountain"''</ref> In the wake of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the ''CRS'' class forms the backbone of the [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|modern Covenant's]] fleet, which deployed numerous ''CRS''-class cruisers to [[Requiem]] prior to and during the [[First Battle of Requiem]].<ref name="H4">'''[[Halo 4]]'''</ref> After finding the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}, one approached the ship with its shields down, not expecting a threat, intending to open fire on the ''Dawn''. However, [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[John-117]] destroyed the cruiser with one of the ''Forward Unto Dawn's'' [[M4093 Hyperion nuclear delivery system|''Hyperion'' nuclear missiles]]. Several were destroyed moments later when the [[gravity well]] of Requiem pulled them in.<ref name="Dawn">'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Dawn (level)|Dawn]]''</ref> More ''CRS''-class cruisers were used to deploy troops within [[Core of Requiem|Requiem's core]].<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Forerunner (level)|Forerunner]]''</ref> Numerous light cruisers were later sent to attack the {{UNSCship|Infinity}} after it crashed into Requiem, but at least two were destroyed by ''Infinity'''s 70mm autocannons and surface-to-air-missile launchers.<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Infinity (Halo 4 level)|Infinity]]''</ref>
The ''CRS''-class cruiser was first sighted by humans in 2525, when the cruiser [[Unrelenting]] attacked the Chi Ceti system. Several ''CRS''-class cruisers were used over [[Reach]] during the Covenant's [[Fall of Reach|invasion of the planet]] in [[2552]].<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 167'' -- ''"Two exceptions to this patrol pattern were a pair of light cruisers hovering over Menachite Mountain"''</ref> In the wake of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the ''CRS'' class forms the backbone of the [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|modern Covenant's]] fleet, which deployed numerous ''CRS''-class cruisers to [[Requiem]] prior to and during the [[First Battle of Requiem]].<ref name="H4">'''[[Halo 4]]'''</ref> After finding the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}, one approached the ship with its shields down, not expecting a threat, intending to open fire on the ''Dawn''. However, [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[John-117]] destroyed the cruiser with one of the ''Forward Unto Dawn's'' [[M4093 Hyperion nuclear delivery system|''Hyperion'' nuclear missiles]]. Several were destroyed moments later when the [[gravity well]] of Requiem pulled them in.<ref name="Dawn">'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Dawn (level)|Dawn]]''</ref> More ''CRS''-class cruisers were used to deploy troops within [[Core of Requiem|Requiem's core]].<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Forerunner (level)|Forerunner]]''</ref> Numerous light cruisers were later sent to attack the {{UNSCship|Infinity}} after it crashed into Requiem, but at least two were destroyed by ''Infinity'''s 70mm autocannons and surface-to-air-missile launchers.<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Infinity (Halo 4 level)|Infinity]]''</ref>


Several ''CRS''-class cruiser were present during the [[Requiem campaign]] in [[2558|February 2558]]. Many provided escort for an {{Class|RCS|armored cruiser}} that was destroyed immediately after ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s emergence from slipspace. They immediately engaged ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s {{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}}s, though they were quickly destroyed or routed.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Departure|S1E1 - ''Departure'']]</ref> Later, a ''CRS'' was deployed to [[Two Giants]] in a desperate attempt to keep the UNSC from activating the [[Forerunner]] portal technology there. Despite deploying numerous [[Type-44 Troop Carrier|Phantoms]] and [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]], it was destroyed by a large anti-ship HE missile launched by ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s ''Sub-vessel 3'' and the UNSC's operation was a success.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Catherine|S1E3 - ''Catherine'']]</ref>  Another light cruiser attacked the UNSC base at "The Refuge", but was destroyed when [[Fireteam Shadow]] boarded and overloaded its power core. <ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Memento Mori|S1E5 - ''Memento_Mori'']]</ref>  Later, several light cruisers participated in the Covenant-Promethean attack on ''Infinity''. At least one was destroyed when [[Fireteam Crimson]] brought the ''Infinity'''s weapons back online. <ref>[[S1/Invasion|S1E7 - ''Invasion'']]</ref> Several ''CRS''-class cruisers fled Requiem after Jul 'Mdama set the planet on a collision course with its parent star.
Several ''CRS''-class cruiser were present during the [[Requiem campaign]] in [[2558|February 2558]]. Many provided escort for an {{Class|RCS|armored cruiser}} that was destroyed immediately after ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s emergence from slipspace. They immediately engaged ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s {{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}}s, though they were quickly destroyed or routed.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Departure|S1E1 - ''Departure'']]</ref> Later, a ''CRS'' was deployed to [[Two Giants]] in a desperate attempt to keep the UNSC from activating the [[Forerunner]] portal technology there. Despite deploying numerous [[Type-44 Troop Carrier|Phantoms]] and [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]], it was destroyed by a large anti-ship HE missile launched by ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s ''Sub-vessel 3'' and the UNSC's operation was a success.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Catherine|S1E3 - ''Catherine'']]</ref>  Another light cruiser attacked the UNSC base at "The Refuge", but was destroyed when [[Fireteam Shadow]] boarded and overloaded its power core. <ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Memento Mori|S1E5 - ''Memento_Mori'']]</ref>  Later, several light cruisers participated in the Covenant-Promethean attack on ''Infinity''. At least one was destroyed when [[Fireteam Crimson]] brought the ''Infinity'''s weapons back online. <ref>[[S1/Invasion|S1E7 - ''Invasion'']]</ref> Several ''CRS''-class cruisers fled Requiem after Jul 'Mdama set the planet on a collision course with its parent star.

Revision as of 21:49, March 23, 2016

Template:Ship Class Infobox

The CRS-class light cruiser is a Covenant capital warship classification.[1]

Specifications

Resembling a luminous manta ray,[2] the CRS is essentially a smaller, weaker version of the CCS-class battlecruiser.[1] The two classes are virtually identical in outward appearance apart from being built on different scales. As one notable difference, the CRS class bears green-glowing lights, as opposed to the white-blue lighting on the CCS-class; however, this may be due to the post-Schism Covenant's overall preference for green lights on most of their equipment.[note 1] This is akin to the CAS-class assault carrier and the CSO-class supercarrier, which are likewise identical despite the latter being over five times larger than the former.

The "R", for Reverence, in the cruiser's three-letter classification code indicates that the cruiser is capable of conducting reconnaissance missions and is capable of excavating Forerunner artifacts. The "S", for Salvation, denotes that the CRS-class light cruiser is a dedicated warship equipped with a ventral energy projector.[3]

Operational history

The CRS-class cruiser was first sighted by humans in 2525, when the cruiser Unrelenting attacked the Chi Ceti system. Several CRS-class cruisers were used over Reach during the Covenant's invasion of the planet in 2552.[4] In the wake of the Human-Covenant War, the CRS class forms the backbone of the modern Covenant's fleet, which deployed numerous CRS-class cruisers to Requiem prior to and during the First Battle of Requiem.[5] After finding the UNSC Forward Unto Dawn, one approached the ship with its shields down, not expecting a threat, intending to open fire on the Dawn. However, Spartan John-117 destroyed the cruiser with one of the Forward Unto Dawn's Hyperion nuclear missiles. Several were destroyed moments later when the gravity well of Requiem pulled them in.[6] More CRS-class cruisers were used to deploy troops within Requiem's core.[7] Numerous light cruisers were later sent to attack the Template:UNSCship after it crashed into Requiem, but at least two were destroyed by Infinity's 70mm autocannons and surface-to-air-missile launchers.[8]

Several CRS-class cruiser were present during the Requiem campaign in February 2558. Many provided escort for an RCS-class armored cruiser that was destroyed immediately after Infinity's emergence from slipspace. They immediately engaged Infinity's Strident-class heavy frigates, though they were quickly destroyed or routed.[9] Later, a CRS was deployed to Two Giants in a desperate attempt to keep the UNSC from activating the Forerunner portal technology there. Despite deploying numerous Phantoms and Banshees, it was destroyed by a large anti-ship HE missile launched by Infinity's Sub-vessel 3 and the UNSC's operation was a success.[10] Another light cruiser attacked the UNSC base at "The Refuge", but was destroyed when Fireteam Shadow boarded and overloaded its power core. [11] Later, several light cruisers participated in the Covenant-Promethean attack on Infinity. At least one was destroyed when Fireteam Crimson brought the Infinity's weapons back online. [12] Several CRS-class cruisers fled Requiem after Jul 'Mdama set the planet on a collision course with its parent star.

Ships of the line

Gallery

  • Renders of the CRS-class light cruiser.

    Renders of the CRS-class light cruiser.

  • Alternate extraction of a CRS-class light cruiser.

    Alternate extraction of a CRS-class light cruiser.

  • In-game screenshot of a CRS-class light cruiser.

    In-game screenshot of a CRS-class light cruiser.

  • CRS-class cruisers swarm the remains of the UNSC Forward Unto Dawn.

    CRS-class cruisers swarm the remains of the UNSC Forward Unto Dawn.

  • The reformed Covenant's light cruiser fleet.

    The reformed Covenant's light cruiser fleet.

  • CRS-class cruisers escorting an RCS-class armored cruiser during the Requiem Campaign.

    CRS-class cruisers escorting an RCS-class armored cruiser during the Requiem Campaign.

  • CRS-class cruisers attacking the UNSC Infinity during the Battle of Aktis IV.

    CRS-class cruisers attacking the UNSC Infinity during the Battle of Aktis IV.

  • Size comparison between the CRS-class cruiser and the SDV-class heavy corvette.

    Size comparison between the CRS-class cruiser and the SDV-class heavy corvette.

List of appearances

Note

  1. ^ In the multiplayer map Landfall, set during the Battle of Tribute in 2552, CRS-class cruisers are depicted with green lighting, suggesting that this may be standard for ships of this class as opposed to a postwar adjustment to fit the new Covenant's aesthetic style. However, given that there are a number of chronological discrepancies in War Games maps, specifically relating to the use of post-war designs over Covenant War-era ones, it is not certain if the ships in the background of Landfall are entirely representative of the appearance of the CRS class during the war.

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 41
  2. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 205
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder: Have S'moa
  4. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 167 -- "Two exceptions to this patrol pattern were a pair of light cruisers hovering over Menachite Mountain"
  5. ^ Halo 4
  6. ^ Halo 4, campaign level Dawn
  7. ^ Halo 4, campaign level Forerunner
  8. ^ Halo 4, campaign level Infinity
  9. ^ Spartan Ops, S1E1 - Departure
  10. ^ Spartan Ops, S1E3 - Catherine
  11. ^ Spartan Ops, S1E5 - Memento_Mori
  12. ^ S1E7 - Invasion

Template:CovenantShips

Retrieved from "https://www.halopedia.org/index.php?title=Zanar-pattern_light_cruiser&oldid=1170203"