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Even though both [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] and [[Covenant]] [[fleet]]s possess warships of such classifications, the tactical philosophies of the two navies are different. The Covenant, while possessing many different cruiser classifications, use [[CAS-class assault carrier|assault carriers]] as the powerhouses of their fleets.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 261''</ref> The UNSC, on the other hand, use cruisers as their heaviest warships. Cruisers served as the backbone of human fleets. However, it should be noted that Covenant cruisers were considerably longer than their UNSC counterparts. | Even though both [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] and [[Covenant]] [[fleet]]s possess warships of such classifications, the tactical philosophies of the two navies are different. The Covenant, while possessing many different cruiser classifications, use [[CAS-class assault carrier|assault carriers]] as the powerhouses of their fleets.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 261''</ref> The UNSC, on the other hand, use cruisers as their heaviest warships, designed to engage and destroy enemy warships that may otherwise threaten a fleet's [[carrier]] force.<ref>'''[[Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo|Halo: Warfleet]]''' - ''Pg. 26''</ref> Cruisers served as the backbone of human fleets. However, it should be noted that Covenant cruisers were considerably longer than their UNSC counterparts. | ||
==Known cruiser classes== | ==Known cruiser classes== | ||
[[File:CCS Class Cruiser.png|thumb|250px|A Covenant ''CCS''-class battlecruiser.]] | [[File:CCS Class Cruiser.png|thumb|250px|A Covenant ''CCS''-class battlecruiser.]] | ||
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The cruiser is a type of heavily-armed and armored warship designed with an emphasis on weaponry and armor over fighter complements.
Role
Even though both UNSC and Covenant fleets possess warships of such classifications, the tactical philosophies of the two navies are different. The Covenant, while possessing many different cruiser classifications, use assault carriers as the powerhouses of their fleets.[1] The UNSC, on the other hand, use cruisers as their heaviest warships, designed to engage and destroy enemy warships that may otherwise threaten a fleet's carrier force.[2] Cruisers served as the backbone of human fleets. However, it should be noted that Covenant cruisers were considerably longer than their UNSC counterparts.
Known cruiser classes
UNSC
- UNSC Light cruiser
- UNSC heavy cruiser
- UNSC super-heavy cruiser
- UNSC stealth cruiser - This type is also referred to as a Prowler.
Covenant
- Main article: Covenant cruiser
- CRS-class light cruiser
- CCS-class battlecruiser
- RCS-class armored cruiser
- ORS-class heavy cruiser
- DAS-class storm cutter
Forerunner
Prehistoric human
Sangheili
- Carrack - 2,819 meters (9,250 ft)
List of appearances
Sources
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia, page 261
- ^ Halo: Warfleet - Pg. 26
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