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{{Title|''CAR''-class frigate}}
{{Title|''CAR''-class frigate}}
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The '''[[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] ''CAR''-class frigate'''<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 274''</ref> is a type of ship mentioned in [[Transmissions]], a type of promotion for the then new game, ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. The transmissions are directly linked to the [[Cortana Letters]] and are considered [[:Category:Canon|Canon]] because of their inclusion in the [[Halo Encyclopedia]].
The '''''CAR''-class frigate''' is a classification of [[frigate]] within the now-defunct [[Covenant fleet]]. Several frigates of this class participated in the [[Fall of Reach]].<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 274''</ref> The "R", or Reverence, in the frigate's three-letter classification code, "CAR", denotes that the frigate is capable of conducting reconnaissance missions and is capable of excavating [[Forerunner]] artifacts.<ref name="canon fodder2">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-have-s-moa '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder: Have S'moa'']</ref>


Nothing is really known about the dimensions of the ships; in fact the only thing ever mentioned about the ships are the following:
==Ships of the line==
*''[[Contrition]]'' – Participated in the [[Fall of Reach]].
*''[[Penance (ship)|Penance]]'' – Participated in the Fall of Reach.


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==Behind the scenes==
 
The ''CAR''-class frigate was first mentioned in [[Transmissions]], a type of promotion for the then-new game ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. The transmissions are directly linked to the [[Cortana Letters]] and are considered [[:Category:Canon|canon]] because of their inclusion in the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''.
CAR [[Contrition]] (DE H c-5)
 
* SCS [[UNSC Hermes II|Hermes II]] - The UNSC ship that received the transmission
 
:RECEIVED (trans) 04.14.6.1835
:via x-process 375.2.686.0632091
:(process owner GA - AI - Class II)
Through war we will teach your heresy.<br />
Through battle we will teach your frailty.<br />
Through death we will teach your fate.
 
• CAR [[Penance (ship)|Penance]] (DE H c-4: OB)
 
* ESP 8 [[Reach]] -- The UNSC ship that received the transmission
 
:RECEIVED 04.15.6.1428
:via p-process 34022.1.8.230390
:(process owner Pr Govern via Reach PSN
:node 21)
You live without discipline and will die without honor.
 
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==Known CAR-class ships==
*''[[Contrition]]''
*''[[Penance (ship)|Penance]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
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Template:Ship Class Infobox

The CAR-class frigate is a classification of frigate within the now-defunct Covenant fleet. Several frigates of this class participated in the Fall of Reach.[1] The "R", or Reverence, in the frigate's three-letter classification code, "CAR", denotes that the frigate is capable of conducting reconnaissance missions and is capable of excavating Forerunner artifacts.[2]

Ships of the line

Behind the scenes

The CAR-class frigate was first mentioned in Transmissions, a type of promotion for the then-new game Halo: Combat Evolved. The transmissions are directly linked to the Cortana Letters and are considered canon because of their inclusion in the Halo Encyclopedia.

Sources

Template:CovenantShips