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==Specifications==
==Specifications==
Resembling a luminous manta ray,<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 205''</ref> the ''CRS'' is essentially a smaller, weaker version of the {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}.<ref name="EVG"/> The two classes are virtually identical in outward appearance apart from being built on different scales. As one notable difference, the ''CRS'' class bears green-glowing lights, as opposed to the white-blue lighting on the CCS-class; however, this may be due to the post-Schism Covenant's overall preference for green lights on most of their equipment.<ref group="note">In the multiplayer map ''[[Landfall]]'', set during the [[Battle of Tribute]] in 2552, ''CRS''-class cruisers are depicted with green lighting, suggesting that this may be standard for ships of this class as opposed to a postwar adjustment to fit the new Covenant's aesthetic style. However, given that there are a number of chronological discrepancies in War Games maps, specifically relating to the use of post-war designs over Covenant War-era ones, it is not certain if the ships in the background of ''Landfall'' are entirely representative of the appearance of the ''CRS'' class during the war.</ref> This is akin to the {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} and the {{Class|CSO|supercarrier}}, which are likewise identical despite the latter being over five times larger than the former.
Resembling a luminous manta ray,<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 205''</ref> the ''CRS'' is essentially a smaller, weaker version of the {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}.<ref name="EVG"/> The two classes are virtually identical in outward appearance apart from being built on different scales. As one notable difference, the ''CRS'' class (at least those used by [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]) bears green lights, as opposed to the white-blue lighting on the ''CCS'' class. This is akin to the {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} and the {{Class|CSO|supercarrier}}, which are likewise identical despite the latter being over five times larger than the former.


The "R", for Reverence, in the cruiser's three-letter classification code indicates that the cruiser is capable of conducting reconnaissance missions and is capable of excavating [[Forerunner]] artifacts. The "S", for Salvation, denotes that the ''CRS''-class light cruiser is a dedicated [[warship]] equipped with a ventral [[energy projector]].<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>
The "R", for ''Reverence'', in the cruiser's three-letter classification code indicates that the cruiser is capable of conducting reconnaissance missions and is capable of excavating [[Forerunner]] artifacts. The "S", for ''Salvation'', denotes that the ''CRS''-class light cruiser is a dedicated [[warship]] equipped with a ventral [[energy projector]].<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>


==Operational history==
==Operational history==
This class of ship was first seen (at the very latest) in 2543 during the battle of Psi Serpentis{{Citation needed}}. Several ''CRS''-class cruisers were used over [[Reach]] during the Covenant's [[Fall of Reach|invasion of the planet]] in [[2552]].<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 167'' -- ''"Two exceptions to this patrol pattern were a pair of light cruisers hovering over Menachite Mountain"''</ref> In the wake of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the ''CRS'' class forms the backbone of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]'s fleet, which deployed numerous ''CRS''-class cruisers to [[Requiem]] prior to and during the [[First Battle of Requiem]].<ref name="H4">'''[[Halo 4]]'''</ref> After finding the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}, one approached the ship with its shields down, not expecting a threat, intending to open fire on the ''Dawn''. However, [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[John-117]] destroyed the cruiser with one of the ''Forward Unto Dawn's'' [[M4093 Hyperion nuclear delivery system|''Hyperion'' nuclear missiles]]. Several were destroyed moments later when the [[gravity well]] of Requiem pulled them in.<ref name="Dawn">'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Dawn (level)|Dawn]]''</ref> More ''CRS''-class cruisers were used to deploy troops within [[Core of Requiem|Requiem's core]].<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Forerunner (level)|Forerunner]]''</ref> Numerous light cruisers were later sent to attack the {{UNSCship|Infinity}} after it crashed into Requiem, but at least two were destroyed by ''Infinity'''s 70mm autocannons and surface-to-air-missile launchers.<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Infinity (Halo 4 level)|Infinity]]''</ref>
Ships of the class participated in the [[Battle of Psi Serpentis]] in [[2543]].{{Citation needed}} Several ''CRS''-class cruisers were used over [[Reach]] during the Covenant's [[Fall of Reach|invasion of the planet]] in [[2552]].<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 167'' -- ''"Two exceptions to this patrol pattern were a pair of light cruisers hovering over Menachite Mountain"''</ref> In the wake of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the ''CRS'' class forms the backbone of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]'s fleet, which deployed numerous ''CRS''-class cruisers to [[Requiem]] prior to and during the [[First Battle of Requiem]].<ref name="H4">'''[[Halo 4]]'''</ref> After finding the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}, one approached the ship with its shields down, not expecting a threat, intending to open fire on the ''Dawn''. However, [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[John-117]] destroyed the cruiser with one of the ''Forward Unto Dawn's'' [[M4093 Hyperion nuclear delivery system|''Hyperion'' nuclear missiles]]. Several were destroyed moments later when the [[gravity well]] of Requiem pulled them in.<ref name="Dawn">'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Dawn (level)|Dawn]]''</ref> More ''CRS''-class cruisers were used to deploy troops within [[Core of Requiem|Requiem's core]].<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Forerunner (level)|Forerunner]]''</ref> Numerous light cruisers were later sent to attack the {{UNSCship|Infinity}} after it crashed into Requiem, but at least two were destroyed by ''Infinity'''s 70mm autocannons and surface-to-air-missile launchers.<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Infinity (Halo 4 level)|Infinity]]''</ref>


Several ''CRS''-class cruiser were present during the [[Requiem campaign]] in [[2558|February 2558]]. Many provided escort for an {{Class|RCS|armored cruiser}} that was destroyed immediately after ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s emergence from slipspace. They immediately engaged ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s {{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}}s, though they were quickly destroyed or routed.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Departure|S1E1 - ''Departure'']]</ref> Later, a ''CRS'' was deployed to [[Two Giants]] in a desperate attempt to keep the UNSC from activating the [[Forerunner]] portal technology there. Despite deploying numerous [[Type-44 Troop Carrier|Phantoms]] and [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]], it was destroyed by a large anti-ship HE missile launched by ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s ''Sub-vessel 3'' and the UNSC's operation was a success.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Catherine|S1E3 - ''Catherine'']]</ref>  Another light cruiser attacked the UNSC base at "The Refuge", but was destroyed when [[Fireteam Shadow]] boarded and overloaded its power core. <ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Memento Mori|S1E5 - ''Memento_Mori'']]</ref>  Later, several light cruisers participated in the Covenant-Promethean attack on ''Infinity''. At least one was destroyed when [[Fireteam Crimson]] brought the ''Infinity'''s weapons back online. <ref>[[S1/Invasion|S1E7 - ''Invasion'']]</ref> Several ''CRS''-class cruisers fled Requiem after Jul 'Mdama set the planet on a collision course with its parent star.
Several ''CRS''-class cruiser were present during the [[Requiem campaign]] in [[2558|February 2558]]. Many provided escort for an {{Class|RCS|armored cruiser}} that was destroyed immediately after ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s emergence from slipspace. They immediately engaged ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s {{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}}s, though they were quickly destroyed or routed.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Departure|S1E1 - ''Departure'']]</ref> Later, a ''CRS'' was deployed to [[Two Giants]] in a desperate attempt to keep the UNSC from activating the [[Forerunner]] portal technology there. Despite deploying numerous [[Type-44 Troop Carrier|Phantoms]] and [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]], it was destroyed by a large anti-ship HE missile launched by ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s ''Sub-vessel 3'' and the UNSC's operation was a success.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Catherine|S1E3 - ''Catherine'']]</ref>  Another light cruiser attacked the UNSC base at "The Refuge", but was destroyed when [[Fireteam Shadow]] boarded and overloaded its power core. <ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Memento Mori|S1E5 - ''Memento_Mori'']]</ref>  Later, several light cruisers participated in the Covenant-Promethean attack on ''Infinity''. At least one was destroyed when [[Fireteam Crimson]] brought the ''Infinity'''s weapons back online. <ref>[[S1/Invasion|S1E7 - ''Invasion'']]</ref> Several ''CRS''-class cruisers fled Requiem after Jul 'Mdama set the planet on a collision course with its parent star.
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*''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]''
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==Sources==
==Sources==

Revision as of 10:42, April 23, 2016

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The CRS-class light cruiser is a Covenant capital warship classification.[1]

Specifications

Resembling a luminous manta ray,[2] the CRS is essentially a smaller, weaker version of the CCS-class battlecruiser.[1] The two classes are virtually identical in outward appearance apart from being built on different scales. As one notable difference, the CRS class (at least those used by Jul 'Mdama's Covenant) bears green lights, as opposed to the white-blue lighting on the CCS class. This is akin to the CAS-class assault carrier and the CSO-class supercarrier, which are likewise identical despite the latter being over five times larger than the former.

The "R", for Reverence, in the cruiser's three-letter classification code indicates that the cruiser is capable of conducting reconnaissance missions and is capable of excavating Forerunner artifacts. The "S", for Salvation, denotes that the CRS-class light cruiser is a dedicated warship equipped with a ventral energy projector.[3]

Operational history

Ships of the class participated in the Battle of Psi Serpentis in 2543.[citation needed] Several CRS-class cruisers were used over Reach during the Covenant's invasion of the planet in 2552.[4] In the wake of the Human-Covenant War, the CRS class forms the backbone of Jul 'Mdama's Covenant's fleet, which deployed numerous CRS-class cruisers to Requiem prior to and during the First Battle of Requiem.[5] After finding the UNSC Forward Unto Dawn, one approached the ship with its shields down, not expecting a threat, intending to open fire on the Dawn. However, Spartan John-117 destroyed the cruiser with one of the Forward Unto Dawn's Hyperion nuclear missiles. Several were destroyed moments later when the gravity well of Requiem pulled them in.[6] More CRS-class cruisers were used to deploy troops within Requiem's core.[7] Numerous light cruisers were later sent to attack the Template:UNSCship after it crashed into Requiem, but at least two were destroyed by Infinity's 70mm autocannons and surface-to-air-missile launchers.[8]

Several CRS-class cruiser were present during the Requiem campaign in February 2558. Many provided escort for an RCS-class armored cruiser that was destroyed immediately after Infinity's emergence from slipspace. They immediately engaged Infinity's Strident-class heavy frigates, though they were quickly destroyed or routed.[9] Later, a CRS was deployed to Two Giants in a desperate attempt to keep the UNSC from activating the Forerunner portal technology there. Despite deploying numerous Phantoms and Banshees, it was destroyed by a large anti-ship HE missile launched by Infinity's Sub-vessel 3 and the UNSC's operation was a success.[10] Another light cruiser attacked the UNSC base at "The Refuge", but was destroyed when Fireteam Shadow boarded and overloaded its power core. [11] Later, several light cruisers participated in the Covenant-Promethean attack on Infinity. At least one was destroyed when Fireteam Crimson brought the Infinity's weapons back online. [12] Several CRS-class cruisers fled Requiem after Jul 'Mdama set the planet on a collision course with its parent star.

Ships of the line

Gallery

  • Renders of the CRS-class light cruiser.

    Renders of the CRS-class light cruiser.

  • Alternate extraction of a CRS-class light cruiser.

    Alternate extraction of a CRS-class light cruiser.

  • In-game screenshot of a CRS-class light cruiser.

    In-game screenshot of a CRS-class light cruiser.

  • CRS-class cruisers swarm the remains of the UNSC Forward Unto Dawn.

    CRS-class cruisers swarm the remains of the UNSC Forward Unto Dawn.

  • The reformed Covenant's light cruiser fleet.

    The reformed Covenant's light cruiser fleet.

  • CRS-class cruisers escorting an RCS-class armored cruiser during the Requiem Campaign.

    CRS-class cruisers escorting an RCS-class armored cruiser during the Requiem Campaign.

  • CRS-class cruisers attacking the UNSC Infinity during the Battle of Aktis IV.

    CRS-class cruisers attacking the UNSC Infinity during the Battle of Aktis IV.

  • Size comparison between the CRS-class cruiser and the SDV-class heavy corvette.

    Size comparison between the CRS-class cruiser and the SDV-class heavy corvette.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 41
  2. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 205
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder: Have S'moa
  4. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 167 -- "Two exceptions to this patrol pattern were a pair of light cruisers hovering over Menachite Mountain"
  5. ^ Halo 4
  6. ^ Halo 4, campaign level Dawn
  7. ^ Halo 4, campaign level Forerunner
  8. ^ Halo 4, campaign level Infinity
  9. ^ Spartan Ops, S1E1 - Departure
  10. ^ Spartan Ops, S1E3 - Catherine
  11. ^ Spartan Ops, S1E5 - Memento_Mori
  12. ^ S1E7 - Invasion

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