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As under the hegemony's reign, the [[Type-32 Ghost|Ghost]] and [[Type-26 Wraith|Wraith]] are the mainstays of the Covenant's vehicular ground forces. The [[Type-26 Banshee]] remains the organization's primary ground support aircraft; post-war modifications to the variant used during the [[Fall of Reach]] allow the T26 to serve in a limited exoatmospheric scouting capacity akin to the purpose-built [[Type-27 Banshee]],<ref>''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide'', ''page 119''</ref> though the [[Type-31 Seraph|Seraph]] remains the Covenant's primary space fighter. The [[Type-25 Spirit|Spirit]] and the [[Type-52 Phantom]] see less extensive service than during the war, as the older [[Type-44 Phantom]] has become the Covenant's primary dropship. The [[Type-56 Lich]] provides ultra-heavy transport capability when needed. The remnant faction also frequently uses the [[Type-51 Individual Breaching Carapace]], the [[Covenant drop pod#Multiple-occupant pod|Type-53 Squad Breaching Carapace]], and the [[Type-54 Mass Deployment Carapace]] to deploy troops from orbit. The 'Mdama's forces use the newer [[Type-55 Shade]] for static defense, along with an unclassified type of [[Covenant artillery (Requiem)|stationary artillery]]. A [[Type-58 Harvester]], the first of its kind ever reported,<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 140''</ref> was deployed to excavate Forerunner artifacts on Requiem.<ref name="Switchback">'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[Scattered]]''</ref> | As under the hegemony's reign, the [[Type-32 Ghost|Ghost]] and [[Type-26 Wraith|Wraith]] are the mainstays of the Covenant's vehicular ground forces. The [[Type-26 Banshee]] remains the organization's primary ground support aircraft; post-war modifications to the variant used during the [[Fall of Reach]] allow the T26 to serve in a limited exoatmospheric scouting capacity akin to the purpose-built [[Type-27 Banshee]],<ref>''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide'', ''page 119''</ref> though the [[Type-31 Seraph|Seraph]] remains the Covenant's primary space fighter. The [[Type-25 Spirit|Spirit]] and the [[Type-52 Phantom]] see less extensive service than during the war, as the older [[Type-44 Phantom]] has become the Covenant's primary dropship. The [[Type-56 Lich]] provides ultra-heavy transport capability when needed. The remnant faction also frequently uses the [[Type-51 Individual Breaching Carapace]], the [[Covenant drop pod#Multiple-occupant pod|Type-53 Squad Breaching Carapace]], and the [[Type-54 Mass Deployment Carapace]] to deploy troops from orbit. The 'Mdama's forces use the newer [[Type-55 Shade]] for static defense, along with an unclassified type of [[Covenant artillery (Requiem)|stationary artillery]]. A [[Type-58 Harvester]], the first of its kind ever reported,<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 140''</ref> was deployed to excavate Forerunner artifacts on Requiem.<ref name="Switchback">'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[Scattered]]''</ref> | ||
The faction's armada is composed of vessels formerly used by the hegemony. The Covenant possess at least | The faction's armada is composed of vessels formerly used by the hegemony. The Covenant possess at least four {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ('Mdama's flagship, ''[[Song of Retribution]]''), numerous {{Class|CRS|light cruiser}}s,<ref name="terminal"/> and at least two {{Class|RCS|armored cruiser}}s.<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 41''</ref> The ''CRS'' fills much the same role as the ''CCS'' played during the war, though it is much smaller and less powerful than the latter. | ||
Unlike those of the original Covenant, much of the hardware utilized by the group bears green-glowing lights, as opposed to white, blue, or purple lighting. This difference may be for a number of reasons, as the lighting on Covenant ships and equipment is known to vary based on factors such as the manufacturer, the era of production, and a commander's personal preference.<ref>[https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/the-halo-bulletin-4-16-14 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 4.16.14'']</ref> | Unlike those of the original Covenant, much of the hardware utilized by the group bears green-glowing lights, as opposed to white, blue, or purple lighting. This difference may be for a number of reasons, as the lighting on Covenant ships and equipment is known to vary based on factors such as the manufacturer, the era of production, and a commander's personal preference.<ref>[https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/the-halo-bulletin-4-16-14 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 4.16.14'']</ref> | ||