Ceudar-pattern heavy corvette: Difference between revisions

From Halopedia, the Halo wiki

(Just need to do something about those FB stats)
mNo edit summary
Line 46: Line 46:
{{Quote|What the hell are those things?|Cadet Thomas Lasky, upon seeing ''SDV''-class heavy corvettes for the first time<ref name="fud">''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'', Part 3</ref>}}
{{Quote|What the hell are those things?|Cadet Thomas Lasky, upon seeing ''SDV''-class heavy corvettes for the first time<ref name="fud">''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'', Part 3</ref>}}


The '''''SDV''-class heavy corvette''' is a class of [[corvette]], formerly in service with the [[Covenant]] [[Covenant fleet|fleet]].<ref name="ONI: SB">''[[Halo: Reach]]'', campaign level, "[[ONI: Sword Base]]"</ref><ref name="LNoS">''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, "[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]"</ref> Manufactured by both the [[Forgemasters of Tanus]] and the [[Gorgon Assembly Vault]],<ref name="Warfleet"/> these corvettes rarely engage in ship-to-ship combat. Though if pressed, they are capable of taking on [[human]] [[frigate]]s on more-or-less even terms. Instead, ''SDV'' corvettes typically escort [[capital ship]]s, deploy [[space fighter]]s in [[fleet]] engagements, and screen support ships from enemy fast-attack craft.<ref name="universe"/> Although they typically serve as heavy escorts within a fleet, the ''SDV'' class can operate independently of support for extended periods of time.<ref name="mythos">''[[Halo Mythos]]'', p. 154-155</ref>
The '''''SDV''-class heavy corvette''' is a class of [[corvette]], formerly in service with the [[Covenant]] [[Covenant fleet|fleet]].<ref name="ONI: SB">''[[Halo: Reach]]'', campaign level, "[[ONI: Sword Base]]"</ref><ref name="LNoS">''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, "[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]"</ref> Manufactured by both the [[Forgemasters of Tanus]] and the [[Gorgon Assembly Vault]],<ref name="Warfleet"/> these corvettes rarely engage in ship-to-ship combat, though if pressed, they are capable of taking on [[human]] [[frigate]]s on more-or-less even terms. Instead, ''SDV'' corvettes typically escort [[capital ship]]s, deploy [[space fighter]]s in [[fleet]] engagements, and screen support ships from enemy fast-attack craft.<ref name="universe"/> Although they typically serve as heavy escorts within a fleet, the ''SDV'' class can operate independently of support for extended periods of time.<ref name="mythos">''[[Halo Mythos]]'', p. 154-155</ref>


Mass-assembled during the [[Ages of Discovery|Twentieth Age of Discovery]], ''SDV''-class heavy corvettes were originally commissioned for charting distant stars and dangerous [[slipspace]] routes, or aiding the Covenant navy in war.<ref name="Warfleet"/> During the [[Human-Covenant War]], the ''SDV'' class saw heavy use against humanity, most prominently during the [[Fall of Reach]].<ref name="essential"/> With the collapse of the Covenant Empire, these corvettes are now serviced by the Covenant's [[Covenant remnants|successors]].<ref name="Have S'moa"/>
Mass-assembled during the [[Ages of Discovery|Twentieth Age of Discovery]], ''SDV''-class heavy corvettes were originally commissioned for charting distant stars and dangerous [[slipspace]] routes, or aiding the Covenant navy in war.<ref name="Warfleet"/> During the [[Human-Covenant War]], the ''SDV'' class saw heavy use against humanity, most prominently during the [[Fall of Reach]].<ref name="essential"/> With the collapse of the Covenant Empire, these corvettes are now serviced by the Covenant's [[Covenant remnants|successors]].<ref name="Have S'moa"/>
Line 58: Line 58:
Unlike most Covenant warships,<ref>''[[Halo: The Flood]]'', p. 5</ref> the cavernous war [[bridge]] of the ''SDV'' corvette is located in the bow of the ship, rather than the center.<ref name="LNoS"/> Referred to as the command center,<ref name="evg13">''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide'', p. 13</ref> the bridge is comparatively large and composed of an encompassing perimeter platform that surrounds a number of control consoles, with a [[holo-tank]] in the center and a retractable conference table off to the side.<ref name="hitd134"/> In addition to the bridge's high-tier [[auspex array]] and [[battlenet]] interlinks,<ref name="mythos"/> the ''SDV'' class is also equipped with a long-range communication system near the center of the ship for synchronizing orders and edicts.<ref name="Warfleet"/> Located at the corvette's midsection is the ministerial cloister, an elevated access point and common terrace for dignitaries and commanders.<ref name="mythos"/> ''SDV'' corvettes have a highly advanced [[automated surgery suite]] typically capable of tending to most injuries. As most [[Sangheili]] prefer to avoid the medical bay, the suite is frequented more by other species.<ref>''Halo: Hunters in the Dark'', p. 308</ref>
Unlike most Covenant warships,<ref>''[[Halo: The Flood]]'', p. 5</ref> the cavernous war [[bridge]] of the ''SDV'' corvette is located in the bow of the ship, rather than the center.<ref name="LNoS"/> Referred to as the command center,<ref name="evg13">''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide'', p. 13</ref> the bridge is comparatively large and composed of an encompassing perimeter platform that surrounds a number of control consoles, with a [[holo-tank]] in the center and a retractable conference table off to the side.<ref name="hitd134"/> In addition to the bridge's high-tier [[auspex array]] and [[battlenet]] interlinks,<ref name="mythos"/> the ''SDV'' class is also equipped with a long-range communication system near the center of the ship for synchronizing orders and edicts.<ref name="Warfleet"/> Located at the corvette's midsection is the ministerial cloister, an elevated access point and common terrace for dignitaries and commanders.<ref name="mythos"/> ''SDV'' corvettes have a highly advanced [[automated surgery suite]] typically capable of tending to most injuries. As most [[Sangheili]] prefer to avoid the medical bay, the suite is frequented more by other species.<ref>''Halo: Hunters in the Dark'', p. 308</ref>


The ''SDV'' class is outfitted with [[Energy shielding|Morelia-pattern dispersal field generators]],<ref name="Warfleet"/> providing the corvettes with energy shielding.<ref>''Halo: Hunters in the Dark'', p. 145</ref> The corvettes are equipped with a [[Active camouflage|Ushab-pattern stealth generator]], utilizing powerful distortion screens and a multispectral hypersink that renders the ships practically invisible to long-range passive sensors.<ref name="Warfleet"/> A [[gravity lift]] near the center serves as a low-capacity utility lift for cargo transport.<ref name="mythos"/>
The ''SDV'' class is outfitted with [[Energy shielding|Morelia-pattern dispersal field generators]],<ref name="Warfleet"/>, which provide the corvettes with energy shielding.<ref>''Halo: Hunters in the Dark'', p. 145</ref> The corvettes are also equipped with a [[Active camouflage|Ushab-pattern stealth generator]], utilizing powerful distortion screens and a multispectral hypersink that renders the ships practically invisible to long-range passive sensors.<ref name="Warfleet"/> A [[gravity lift]] near the center serves as a low-capacity utility lift for cargo transport.<ref name="mythos"/>


===Propulsion===
===Propulsion===
These corvettes are highly regarded for their maneuverability and swiftness, using a combination of speed and stealth to infiltrate planetary defenses, though they are not as nimble as the {{Class|DAV|light corvette}}s.<ref name="essential"/> These corvettes are fitted with four [[Repulsor engine|Callipoas-pattern repulsor engines]],<ref name="Warfleet"/> located at the aft of the ship.<ref name="LNoS"/><ref name="Exodus">''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, "[[Exodus]]"</ref><ref name="Nightfall">''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, "[[Nightfall]]"</ref> Providing sublight travel, these repulsor engines are configured for swift and agile localized transit.<ref name="mythos"/>
''SDV''-class corvettes are highly regarded for their maneuverability and swiftness, using a combination of speed and stealth to infiltrate planetary defenses, though they are not as nimble as the {{Class|DAV|light corvette}}s.<ref name="essential"/> The corvettes are fitted with four [[Repulsor engine|Callipoas-pattern repulsor engines]],<ref name="Warfleet"/> located at the aft of the ship.<ref name="LNoS"/><ref name="Exodus">''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, "[[Exodus]]"</ref><ref name="Nightfall">''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, "[[Nightfall]]"</ref> Providing sublight travel, these repulsor engines are configured for swift and agile localized transit.<ref name="mythos"/>


For travel in [[slipstream space]], the ''SDV'' class is outfitted with a [[Slipspace drive|Tyros-pattern borer]]—approximately equivalent to a [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine#CODEN series|CODEN Series VI Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]].<ref name="Warfleet"/>
For travel in [[slipstream space]], the ''SDV'' class is outfitted with a [[Slipspace drive|Tyros-pattern borer]]—approximately equivalent to a [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine#CODEN series|CODEN Series VI Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]].<ref name="Warfleet"/>
Line 67: Line 67:
===Crew and complement===
===Crew and complement===
[[File:Corvette1.jpg|thumb|250px|The hangar of the ''SDV''-class heavy corvette]]
[[File:Corvette1.jpg|thumb|250px|The hangar of the ''SDV''-class heavy corvette]]
''SDV'' corvettes generally have a crew of thirty-eight,<ref name="Warfleet"/> though these vessels are highly automated and only require a crew of ten for most operations.<ref>''Halo: Hunters in the Dark'', p. 135</ref> The crew consists of sixteen [[Superior]]s, twenty [[Menial]]s, and two [[Huragok]] serving as the ship's engineers.<ref name="Warfleet"/> ''SDV''-class heavy corvettes are favored for their infantry transport and deployment capabilities.<ref name="essential"/> These corvettes carry fifty [[Sangheili Major|Sangheili Obedientaries]], another fifty [[Warrior]]s, and one hundred-and-thirty [[Thrall]]s. There is no long-term accommodations for the crew, except for those of the [[shipmaster]]. Instead, the crew use stimulants and [[dream-shaper]]s to stay alert for their tour, before being rotated with fresh personnel at the end of the mission.<ref name="Warfleet"/>
''SDV'' corvettes generally have a crew of thirty-eight,<ref name="Warfleet"/> though these vessels are highly automated and only require a crew of ten for most operations.<ref>''Halo: Hunters in the Dark'', p. 135</ref> The crew consists of sixteen [[Superior]]s, twenty [[Menial]]s, and two [[Huragok]] serving as the ship's engineers.<ref name="Warfleet"/> ''SDV''-class heavy corvettes are favored for their infantry transport and deployment capabilities.<ref name="essential"/> They can carry fifty [[Sangheili Major|Sangheili Obedientaries]], another fifty [[Warrior]]s, and one hundred-and-thirty [[Thrall]]s. There are no long-term accommodations for the crew, except for those of the [[shipmaster]]. Instead, the crew use stimulants and [[dream-shaper]]s to stay alert for their tour, before being rotated with fresh personnel at the end of the mission.<ref name="Warfleet"/>


Corvettes of this class have a single multipurpose [[hangar bay]],<ref name="hitd134"/><ref name="mythos"/><ref name="fb">''Halo: Fleet Battles''</ref> rated to handled heavy [[dropship]]s and medium [[space fighter]]s.<ref name="mythos"/> These corvettes carry eight [[Type-31 Seraph]] fighters,<ref name="Warfleet"/> locked onto the ceiling of its hangar bay.<ref name="evg13"/> Seraph [[pilot]]s may be trained by a [[skymaster]]. In addition,
Corvettes of this class have a single multipurpose [[hangar bay]],<ref name="hitd134"/><ref name="mythos"/><ref name="fb">''Halo: Fleet Battles''</ref> rated to handle heavy [[dropship]]s and medium [[space fighter]]s.<ref name="mythos"/> These corvettes carry eight [[Type-31 Seraph]] fighters,<ref name="Warfleet"/> locked onto the ceiling of its hangar bay.<ref name="evg13"/> Seraph [[pilot]]s may be trained by a [[skymaster]]. In addition,
''SDV''-class corvettes carry ten [[Type-27 Banshee]] strikecraft and eight [[Type-26 Banshee]] support aircraft. Two [[Type-25 Spirit]] troop carriers are utilized by these corvettes to ferry troops to combat zones. ''SDV'' corvettes carry 104 [[Covenant drop pod|insertion pods and deployment carapaces]],<ref name="Warfleet"/> deployed from the selvage rim.<ref name="mythos"/> When launched, the drop pods benefit from a temporary signature reduction when passing through the ship's distortion screen.<ref name="Warfleet"/>
''SDV''-class corvettes carry ten [[Type-27 Banshee]] strikecraft and eight [[Type-26 Banshee]] support aircraft. Two [[Type-25 Spirit]] troop carriers are utilized by these corvettes to ferry troops to combat zones. ''SDV'' corvettes carry 104 [[Covenant drop pod|insertion pods and deployment carapaces]],<ref name="Warfleet"/> deployed from the selvage rim.<ref name="mythos"/> When launched, the drop pods benefit from a temporary signature reduction when passing through the ship's distortion screen.<ref name="Warfleet"/>


===Armaments===
===Armaments===
Armed with relatively little weaponry, ''SDV'' corvettes rarely engage in ship-to-ship combat, often deploying fighters to engage enemies while the corvette escapes.<ref name="essential"/> However, they are capable of engaging [[human]] [[frigate]]s on more-or-less even terms, if pressed.<ref name="universe"/> The primary armament of the corvette is its array of six [[Plasma cannon (starship)|Melusean-pattern heavy plasma cannons]],<ref name="Warfleet"/><ref name="mythos"/> with three on either side of the ship.<ref name="Warfleet"/> The plasma cannon array is capable of rapid-fire, providing dynamic-range flank coverage.<ref name="mythos"/> The ''SDV'' class is armed with sixteen [[Plasma bombardment mortar|Carnax Nu-pattern plasma bombardment mortars]] designed for bombarding surface targets. These corvettes are armed with eleven [[Pulse laser turret|Phot-pattern pulse lasers]] for point defense.<ref name="Warfleet"/> Some corvettes are armed with low-yield [[antimatter mine]]s.<ref>''Halo: Hunters in the Dark'', p. 145</ref>
Armed with relatively light weaponry, ''SDV'' corvettes rarely engage in ship-to-ship combat, often deploying fighters to engage enemies while the corvette escapes.<ref name="essential"/> However, they are capable of engaging [[human]] [[frigate]]s on more-or-less even terms, if pressed.<ref name="universe"/> The primary armament of the corvette is its array of six [[Plasma cannon (starship)|Melusean-pattern heavy plasma cannons]],<ref name="Warfleet"/><ref name="mythos"/> with three on either side of the ship.<ref name="Warfleet"/> The plasma cannon array is capable of rapid fire, providing dynamic-range flank coverage.<ref name="mythos"/> The ''SDV'' class is also armed with sixteen [[Plasma bombardment mortar|Carnax Nu-pattern plasma bombardment mortars]] designed for bombarding surface targets. For point defense, the corvettes possess eleven [[Pulse laser turret|Phot-pattern pulse lasers]]s.<ref name="Warfleet"/> Some corvettes are armed with low-yield [[antimatter mine]]s.<ref>''Halo: Hunters in the Dark'', p. 145</ref>


The "S" (for "Salvation") in the corvette's three-letter classification code indicates that the ''SDV''-class heavy corvette is a dedicated warship capable of cleansing enemies of the Covenant with "holy fire", referring to its [[Orbital bombardment|plasma bombardment]] capabilities.<ref name="Have S'moa"/>
The "S" (for "Salvation") in the corvette's three-letter classification code indicates that the ''SDV''-class heavy corvette is a dedicated warship capable of cleansing enemies of the Covenant with "holy fire", referring to its [[Orbital bombardment|plasma bombardment]] capabilities.<ref name="Have S'moa"/>
Line 84: Line 84:


===Human-Covenant War===
===Human-Covenant War===
[[File:CirciniusIV attacked1.jpg|left|250px|thumb|A corvette fires a pulse laser at the Corbulo Academy space elevator, destroying it]]
[[File:CirciniusIV attacked1.jpg|left|250px|thumb|A corvette fires a pulse laser at the Corbulo Academy space elevator, destroying it.]]
During the [[Human-Covenant War]], ''SDV'' heavy corvettes were utilized in front-line combat roles, as well as providing the Covenant fleet with long-range reconnaissance of potential naval staging areas and colonies.<ref name="universe"/> At least three ''SDV''-class heavy corvettes were present during the Covenant's [[Battle of Circinius IV|attack]] on the [[human]] [[Human colonies|colony]] of [[Circinius IV]] in [[2526]]. During the battle, the three corvettes entered the planet's lower atmosphere over the [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science]] and one of them fired on the school's [[space elevator]], causing it to collapse.<ref name="fud"/> Several ''SDV'' corvettes participated in the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]] in [[2552]], attached to the [[Second Fleet of Solemn Accord]].<ref>''Halo Mythos'', p. 81</ref>
During the [[Human-Covenant War]], ''SDV'' heavy corvettes were utilized in front-line combat roles, as well as providing the Covenant fleet with long-range reconnaissance of potential naval staging areas and colonies.<ref name="universe"/> At least three ''SDV''-class heavy corvettes were present during the Covenant's [[Battle of Circinius IV|attack]] on the [[human]] [[Human colonies|colony]] of [[Circinius IV]] in [[2526]]. During the battle, the three corvettes entered the planet's lower atmosphere over the [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science]], where one of them fired on the school's [[space elevator]], causing it to collapse.<ref name="fud"/> Several ''SDV'' corvettes participated in the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]] in [[2552]], attached to the [[Second Fleet of Solemn Accord]].<ref>''Halo Mythos'', p. 81</ref>


When the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]] arrived over [[Reach]] later that summer, several attached ''SDV''-class heavy corvettes were present for the ensuring [[Fall of Reach]]. On [[2552#July|July 26, 2552]], a corvette attacked the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s [[Sword Base]], but retreated when its forces were driven off. As it left, the corvette was struck amidships by a round from an [[orbital defense platform]]'s [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC]] and sank in a nearby lake.<ref name="ONI: SB"/> At least four corvettes were present in the Covenant staging area in the [[Viery Territory]].<ref name="Nightfall"/> Later in the battle, ''Ardent Prayer'' played a vital role in [[Operation: UPPER CUT]], when she was engaged by {{UNSCShip|Savannah}} while being [[Boarding|boarded]] by several [[YSS-1000 Sabre]] fighters, including one piloted by [[SPARTAN-B312]] and [[Jorge-052]]. The pilots hijacked the corvette and brought aboard ''Savannah''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine|slipspace drive]], which was used as a [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine#Atypical uses|makeshift bomb]]. ''Ardent Prayer'' was sent towards the fleet [[flagship]] ''[[Long Night of Solace]]'', where Jorge-052 activated the drive and created a devasting [[Slipstream space|slipspace]] rift. The resulting loss of ''Ardent Prayer'' and ''Long Night of Solace'' effectively crippled the Fleet of Valiant Prudence, though the fleet's remnants were reinforced by the [[Ministry of Resolution]].<ref name="LNoS"/>
When the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]] arrived over [[Reach]] later that summer, several attached ''SDV''-class heavy corvettes were present for the ensuring [[Fall of Reach]]. On [[2552#July|July 26, 2552]], a corvette attacked the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s [[Sword Base]], but retreated when its forces were driven off. As it left, the corvette was struck amidships by a round from an [[orbital defense platform]]'s [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC]] and sank in a nearby lake.<ref name="ONI: SB"/> At least four corvettes were present in the Covenant staging area in the [[Viery Territory]].<ref name="Nightfall"/> Later in the battle, ''Ardent Prayer'' played a vital role in [[Operation: UPPER CUT]], when she was engaged by {{UNSCShip|Savannah}} while being [[Boarding|boarded]] by several [[YSS-1000 Sabre]] fighters, including one piloted by [[SPARTAN-B312]] and [[Jorge-052]]. The pilots hijacked the corvette and brought aboard ''Savannah''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine|slipspace drive]], which was used as a [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine#Atypical uses|makeshift bomb]]. ''Ardent Prayer'' was sent towards the fleet [[flagship]] ''[[Long Night of Solace]]'', where Jorge-052 activated the drive and created a devasting [[Slipstream space|slipspace]] rift. The resulting loss of ''Ardent Prayer'' and ''Long Night of Solace'' effectively crippled the Fleet of Valiant Prudence, though the fleet's remnants were reinforced by the [[Ministry of Resolution]].<ref name="LNoS"/>


Other ''SDV''-class heavy corvettes took part in later ground battles on Reach. At least three corvettes were present during the [[Siege of New Alexandria|siege of]] [[New Alexandria]]. One took up position over the city's starport, preventing civilian [[Unidentified civilian transport craft|evacuation transports]] from escaping. When one took off in desperation, the corvette shot it down. As the situation grew dire for the transports, SPARTAN-312 reactivated a [[M95 Lance|missile battery]] which he used to fire on the corvette. The corvette was badly damaged and retreated, allowing the remaining civilian transports with thousands of people on board to escape. The corvette was last seen descending at a steep angle, indicating it may have crashed from the damage it sustained.<ref name="Exodus"/> Several of these corvettes also participated in the Covenant's [[Battle of Tribute|attack]] on [[Tribute]], with some assaulting the capital of [[Casbah]].<ref name="landf">''[[Halo 4]]'', multiplayer map, "[[Landfall (level)|Landfall]]"</ref>
Other ''SDV''-class heavy corvettes took part in later ground battles on Reach. At least three corvettes were present during the [[Siege of New Alexandria|siege of]] [[New Alexandria]]. One took up position over the city's starport, preventing civilian [[Unidentified civilian transport craft|evacuation transports]] from escaping. When one took off in desperation, the corvette shot it down. As the situation grew dire for the transports, SPARTAN-312 reactivated a [[M95 Lance|missile battery]] which he used to fire on the corvette. The corvette was badly damaged and retreated, allowing the remaining civilian transports with thousands of people on board to escape. The corvette was last seen descending at a steep angle, indicating it may have crashed from the damage it sustained.<ref name="Exodus"/> Several of these corvettes also participated in the Covenant's [[Battle of Tribute|attack]] on [[Tribute]], with some assaulting its capital, [[Casbah]].<ref name="landf">''[[Halo 4]]'', multiplayer map, "[[Landfall (level)|Landfall]]"</ref>


===Post-Covenant usage===
===Post-Covenant usage===
Line 196: Line 196:
File:reach_596390_Medium.jpg|A rough comparison between the corvette and ''Savannah'' (this may not be up to scale)
File:reach_596390_Medium.jpg|A rough comparison between the corvette and ''Savannah'' (this may not be up to scale)
File:reach_468883_Full.jpg|A Corvette's gravity lift and Seraph ventral launch-bay
File:reach_468883_Full.jpg|A Corvette's gravity lift and Seraph ventral launch-bay
File:Docked Seraphs.jpg|Type-31 Seraphs docked within the corvette
File:Docked Seraphs.jpg|Type-31 Seraphs docked within the corvette.
File:reach_468790_Full.jpg|Close up of Type-27 XMF launch-bay
File:reach_468790_Full.jpg|Close up of Type-27 XMF launch-bay
File:reach_597419_Medium.jpg|Close-up of the Banshee storage area in the corvette's hangar bay
File:reach_597419_Medium.jpg|Close-up of the Banshee storage area in the corvette's hangar bay
File:reach_468980_Full.jpg|View of the corvette's dorsal landing pad
File:reach_468980_Full.jpg|View of the corvette's dorsal landing pad
File:Covenant Corvette Bridge.jpg|The bridge of a Covenant corvette, staffed by [[Special Operations Sangheili]], [[Unggoy Ultra]]s and a [[Sangheili General]]
File:Covenant Corvette Bridge.jpg|The bridge of a Covenant corvette, staffed by [[Special Operations Sangheili]], [[Unggoy Ultra]]s and a [[Sangheili General]].
File:HaloReach - Space Battle.jpg|A corvette in battle
File:HaloReach - Space Battle.jpg|A corvette in battle
File:Noble Six City.jpg|Three corvettes hold position over the city of New Alexandria
File:Noble Six City.jpg|Three corvettes hold position over the city of New Alexandria.
File:HR-Corvette in-atmosphere.jpg|An ''SDV'' corvette firing its plasma cannons towards Reach's surface
File:HR-Corvette in-atmosphere.jpg|An ''SDV'' corvette firing its plasma cannons towards Reach's surface.
File:Corvette destroyed.png|An ''SDV''-class corvette destroyed by a MAC round
File:Corvette destroyed.png|An ''SDV''-class corvette destroyed by a MAC round.
File:H4 FUD SDV-corvette.jpg|Three corvettes over the [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science|Corbulo Academy]] in ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''
File:H4 FUD SDV-corvette.jpg|Three corvettes over the [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science|Corbulo Academy]] in ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''
File:CRS-Corvette size comparison.jpg|Size comparison between the ''CRS''-class cruiser and the ''SDV''-class heavy corvette
File:CRS-Corvette size comparison.jpg|Size comparison between the ''CRS''-class cruiser and the ''SDV''-class heavy corvette
File:H4 Landfall Corvette.jpg|An ''SDV''-class corvette in the background of the ''[[Halo 4]]'' multiplayer map ''Landfall''
File:H4 Landfall Corvette.jpg|An ''SDV''-class corvette in the background of the ''[[Halo 4]]'' multiplayer map ''Landfall''
File:H4 Landfall Corvette 2.jpg|Another ''SDV''-class corvette in the background of ''Landfall''
File:H4 Landfall Corvette 2.jpg|Another ''SDV''-class corvette in the background of ''Landfall''
File:HE Covenant station.jpg|[[Vata 'Gajat]]'s ''SDV''-class corvette docked at [[Oth Lodon station]] in [[2558]] in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
File:HE Covenant station.jpg|[[Vata 'Gajat]]'s ''SDV''-class corvette docked at [[Oth Lodon station]] in [[2558]] in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
File:HE12 Ven Entrance.jpg|An ''SDV''-class corvette over [[Ven III]]'s landscape
File:HE12 Ven Entrance.jpg|An ''SDV''-class corvette over [[Ven III]]'s landscape
File:Covenant Capital Vessels (Spartan Games).jpeg|An ''SDV''-class corvette scaled against the larger ''CCS''-class and ''ORS''-class cruisers
File:Covenant Capital Vessels (Spartan Games).jpeg|An ''SDV''-class corvette scaled against the larger ''CCS''-class and ''ORS''-class cruisers.
File:HFB-SDVtri.png|''SDV''-class heavy corvettes in ''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''
File:HFB-SDVtri.png|''SDV''-class heavy corvettes in ''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''
File:HM-Covenantfleet.png|''SDV''-class corvettes aid a ''CPV''-class heavy destroyer
File:HM-Covenantfleet.png|''SDV''-class corvettes aid a ''CPV''-class heavy destroyer.
File:HM-SDV.png|Profile of the ''SDV''-class heavy corvette
File:HM-SDV.png|Profile of the ''SDV''-class heavy corvette
</gallery>
</gallery>