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The '''cruiser''' is a type of heavily-armed and armored [[warship]] designed with an emphasis on weaponry and armor over [[space fighter|fighter]] complements. | The '''cruiser''' is a type of heavily-armed and armored [[warship]] designed with an emphasis on weaponry and armor over [[space fighter|fighter]] complements. | ||
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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]]'', p. 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]]'' - p. 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. | 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]]'', p. 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]]'' - p. 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. | ||
==Types== | ==Types== | ||
===Human=== | ===Human=== | ||
====Prehistoric human==== | ====Prehistoric human==== | ||
*'''[[Prime cruiser]]''' - A type of large warship used by [[Ancient humanity]] during the [[Human-Forerunner wars]]. | *'''[[Ancient human cruiser]]''' - A type of warship used by Ancient humanity. | ||
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File:Ancient Human cruiser.jpg|An Ancient human cruiser. | |||
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*'''[[Prime cruiser]]''' - A type of large warship used by [[Ancient humanity]] during the [[Human-Forerunner wars]].{{Ref/Novel|[[Halo: Primordium]]|Chapter=16}} | |||
====UNSC==== | ====UNSC==== | ||
*'''{{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}}''' - The smallest vessels to be designated a cruiser by the UNSC. | *'''{{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}}''' - The smallest vessels to be designated a cruiser by the UNSC.{{Ref/Novel|[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]|Page=238}} | ||
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File:HReach-PillarofAutumnCruiser.png|The {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}, a heavily modified ''Halcyon''-class cruiser. | File:HReach-PillarofAutumnCruiser.png|The {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}, a heavily modified ''Halcyon''-class cruiser. | ||
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File:H2A-MarathonHeavyCruiser.png|A ''Marathon''-class cruiser | File:H2A-MarathonHeavyCruiser.png|A ''Marathon''-class cruiser | ||
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*'''{{Class|Autumn|heavy cruiser}}''' - Designed to be a successor to the ''Halcyon''-class. | *'''{{Class|Autumn|heavy cruiser}}''' - Designed to be a successor to the ''Halcyon''-class.{{Ref/Book|[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]|Page=191}} | ||
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File:H4-AutumnHeavyCruiser-ScanRender.png|The {{UNSCShip|Euclid's Anvil}}, an ''Autumn''-class cruiser. | File:H4-AutumnHeavyCruiser-ScanRender.png|The {{UNSCShip|Euclid's Anvil}}, an ''Autumn''-class cruiser. | ||
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*'''{{Class|Valiant|super-heavy cruiser}}''' - One of the most powerful vessel in the [[UNSC Navy]], primarily used in fleet command and coordination. | *'''{{Class|Valiant|super-heavy cruiser}}''' - One of the most powerful vessel in the [[UNSC Navy]], primarily used in fleet command and coordination.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/unsc-cruiser|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=UNSC Cruiser}} | ||
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File:HFB ValiantClass.png|A ''Valiant''-class cruiser | File:HFB ValiantClass.png|A ''Valiant''-class cruiser | ||
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File:H4-CovenantCRSLightCruiser.png|A ''CRS''-class light cruiser | File:H4-CovenantCRSLightCruiser.png|A ''CRS''-class light cruiser | ||
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*'''{{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}''' - An intermediary warship. It is frequently used, surpassing all other Covenant vessels numerically. | *'''{{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}''' - An intermediary warship. It is frequently used, surpassing all other Covenant vessels numerically.{{Ref/Book|[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]|Page=41}} | ||
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File:CCS Class Cruiser.png|A ''CCS''-class battlecruiser | File:CCS Class Cruiser.png|A ''CCS''-class battlecruiser | ||
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*'''{{Class|RCS|armored cruiser}}''' - An older cruiser. It pales in comparison to the smaller, newer ''CCS''-class. | *'''{{Class|RCS|armored cruiser}}''' - An older cruiser. It pales in comparison to the smaller, newer ''CCS''-class.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/covenant-cruiser|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Covenant Cruiser}} | ||
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File:HFB-RCSmodel.jpg|An ''RCS''-class cruiser | File:HFB-RCSmodel.jpg|An ''RCS''-class cruiser | ||
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===Forerunner=== | ===Forerunner=== | ||
*'''[[Forerunner cruiser]]''' - A type of vessel used in the [[Ecumene]]'s fleets that defended [[Maethrillian]]. | *'''[[Forerunner cruiser]]''' - A type of vessel used in the [[Ecumene]]'s fleets that defended [[Maethrillian]].{{Ref/Novel|[[Halo: Cryptum]]|Page=314-315}} | ||
*'''[[Forerunner picket cruiser]]''' - A type of cruiser used by the Forerunners. | *'''[[Forerunner picket cruiser]]''' - A type of cruiser used by the Forerunners.{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Cryptum|PageName=126}} | ||
==Related vehicles== | ==Related vehicles== | ||
===Covenant=== | ===Covenant=== | ||
*{{Class|DAS|storm cutter}} - A type of small vessel, described as a cruiser. | *{{Class|DAS|storm cutter}} - A type of small vessel, described as a cruiser.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/N3RRd|SiteName=Artstation|PageName=Halo: Warfleet}} | ||
===Sangheili=== | ===Sangheili=== | ||
*[[Carrack]] - Described as a "merchant cruiser", the Carrack was used to ferry troops and materiel. | *[[Carrack]] - Described as a "merchant cruiser", the Carrack was used to ferry troops and materiel.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-holiday-shipping|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Holiday Shipping}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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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.
Overview
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.
Types
Human
Prehistoric human
- Ancient human cruiser - A type of warship used by Ancient humanity.
An Ancient human cruiser.
- Prime cruiser - A type of large warship used by Ancient humanity during the Human-Forerunner wars.[3]
UNSC
- Halcyon-class light cruiser - The smallest vessels to be designated a cruiser by the UNSC.[4]
The UNSC Pillar of Autumn, a heavily modified Halcyon-class cruiser.
The UNSC Toulouse, an unmodified Halcyon-class cruiser.
- Marathon-class heavy cruiser - A larger cruiser designed to replace the Halcyon-class.[5] Rarely deployed in a light carrier configuration.[6]
A Marathon-class cruiser
- Autumn-class heavy cruiser - Designed to be a successor to the Halcyon-class.[7]
The UNSC Euclid's Anvil, an Autumn-class cruiser.
- Valiant-class super-heavy cruiser - One of the most powerful vessel in the UNSC Navy, primarily used in fleet command and coordination.[8]
A Valiant-class cruiser
Covenant
- Main article: Covenant cruiser
- CRS-class light cruiser - While classified as a cruiser by the UNSC despite the ship's small size, the role of the CRS in the Covenant is closer to to that of a Police cutter . However, following the Great Schism, they began to see frontline use.[9]
A CRS-class light cruiser
- CCS-class battlecruiser - An intermediary warship. It is frequently used, surpassing all other Covenant vessels numerically.[10]
A CCS-class battlecruiser
- RCS-class armored cruiser - An older cruiser. It pales in comparison to the smaller, newer CCS-class.[11]
An RCS-class cruiser
- ORS-class heavy cruiser - Used for planetary occupation, command and supporting flagships.[12]
An ORS-class cruiser
Forerunner
- Forerunner cruiser - A type of vessel used in the Ecumene's fleets that defended Maethrillian.[13]
- Forerunner picket cruiser - A type of cruiser used by the Forerunners.[14]
Related vehicles
Covenant
- DAS-class storm cutter - A type of small vessel, described as a cruiser.[15]
Sangheili
Sources
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia, p. 261
- ^ Halo: Warfleet - p. 26
- ^ Halo: Primordium, chapter 16
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 238
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia, p. 251 (2010 edition); p. 261 (2011 edition)
- ^ Halo: Fleet Battles, Core Rulebook - page 125
- ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 191
- ^ Halo Waypoint, UNSC Cruiser
- ^ Halo: Warfleet, Attack Ships, p. 72-73
- ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 41
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Covenant Cruiser
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia, p. 277 (2011 edition)
- ^ Halo: Cryptum, page 314-315
- ^ Halo: Cryptum
- ^ Artstation, Halo: Warfleet
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Holiday Shipping
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