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[[File:AC Cargobay.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The massive launch bay of the assault carrier.]] | [[File:AC Cargobay.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The massive launch bay of the assault carrier.]] | ||
The [ | The [[Battle of Bliss]] saw the first known deployment of the CAS-class assault carrier. Five of these vessels alongside the smaller but more numerous {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}s and {{Class|CPV|heavy destroyer}}s. In their first deployment they were responsible for the deaths of all five hundred million citizens of [[Bliss]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]''</ref> Over the next two decades of conflict the assault carrier would grow to be known as one of the most fearful inspiring vessels in the Covenant Armada. | ||
After the destruction of the [[CSO-class supercarrier]] [[Long Night of Solace]] at least three such vessels lead the Covenant reinforcement fleet to assault the planet Reach. During the ensuing [[Battle of Reach]] these vessels alongside hundreds of others would lead to the destruction of humanity's largest and most well defended colony. | After the destruction of the [[CSO-class supercarrier]] [[Long Night of Solace]] at least three such vessels lead the Covenant reinforcement fleet to assault the planet Reach. During the ensuing [[Battle of Reach]] these vessels alongside hundreds of others would lead to the destruction of humanity's largest and most well defended colony. | ||