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Assault Carriers, like the vast majority of other [[Covenant]] ships, are characterized by their bulbous silhouette. However, they also tend to be characterized by their unique swollen and bulbous "hook" shaped nose that is similar to that of the head of a whale. | Assault Carriers, like the vast majority of other [[Covenant]] ships, are characterized by their bulbous silhouette. However, they also tend to be characterized by their unique swollen and bulbous "hook" shaped nose that is similar to that of the head of a whale. | ||
As a dedicated carrier ship, the ship's docking/launch bays are significantly larger than the smaller CCS-class ships. The assault carrier contains at least one bay that is capable of comfortably holding | As a dedicated carrier ship, the ship's docking/launch bays are significantly larger than the smaller CCS-class ships. The assault carrier contains at least one bay that is capable of comfortably holding two [[UNSC]] [[Frigates]] within, with enough room left over for smaller ships to fly through. | ||
They also appear to have a slightly exposed [[deuterium]]/[[tritium]] fusion reactor (The slit opening that continuously emanates a unique deep violet glow). Assault carriers seem to possess three rather large engines directly beneath the tail of the ship which would be necessary to propel such a massive ship through space or a planetary atmosphere. | They also appear to have a slightly exposed [[deuterium]]/[[tritium]] fusion reactor (The slit opening that continuously emanates a unique deep violet glow). Assault carriers seem to possess three rather large engines directly beneath the tail of the ship which would be necessary to propel such a massive ship through space or a planetary atmosphere. | ||