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[[File:H4-AutumnHeavyCruiser-ScanRender.png|thumb|275px|A UNSC ''Autumn''-class cruiser.]]
The '''cruiser''' is a type of heavily-armed and armored [[warship]] designed with an emphasis on weaponry and armor over [[space fighter|fighter]] complements.
The '''cruiser''' is a type of heavily-armed and armored [[warship]] designed with an emphasis on weaponry and armor over [[space fighter|fighter]] complements.


==Role==
==Summary==
Even though both [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] and [[Covenant]] [[fleet]]s possess warships of such classifications, the tactical philosophies of the two navies are different. The Covenant, while possessing many different cruiser classifications, use [[CAS-class assault carrier|assault carriers]] as the powerhouses of their fleets.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 261''</ref> The UNSC, on the other hand, use cruisers as their heaviest warships, designed to engage and destroy enemy warships that may otherwise threaten a fleet's [[carrier]] force.<ref>'''[[Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo|Halo: Warfleet]]''' - ''Pg. 26''</ref> Cruisers served as the backbone of human fleets. However, it should be noted that Covenant cruisers were considerably longer than their UNSC counterparts.  
Even though both [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] and [[Covenant]] [[fleet]]s possess warships of such classifications, the tactical philosophies of the two navies are different. The Covenant, while possessing many different cruiser classifications, use [[CAS-class assault carrier|assault carriers]] as the powerhouses of their fleets.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', p. 261</ref> The UNSC, on the other hand, use cruisers as their heaviest warships, designed to engage and destroy enemy warships that may otherwise threaten a fleet's [[carrier]] force.<ref>''[[Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo|Halo: Warfleet]]'' - p. 26</ref> Cruisers served as the backbone of human fleets. However, it should be noted that Covenant cruisers were considerably longer than their UNSC counterparts.  
==Known cruiser classes==
==Types==
[[File:CCS Class Cruiser.png|thumb|250px|A Covenant ''CCS''-class battlecruiser.]]
===Human===
===UNSC===
====Prehistoric human====
*'''UNSC Light cruiser'''
*'''[[Prime cruiser]]''' - A type of large warship used by [[Ancient humanity]] during the [[Human-Forerunner wars]].<ref>''[[Halo: Primordium]]'', Chapter 16</ref>
**{{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}}
====UNSC====
*'''UNSC heavy cruiser'''
*'''{{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}}''' - The smallest vessels to be designated a cruiser by the UNSC.<ref>''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', p. 238</ref>
**{{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}}
<gallery>
**{{Class|Autumn|heavy cruiser}}
File:HReach-PillarofAutumnCruiser.png|The {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}, a heavily modified ''Halcyon''-class cruiser.
*'''UNSC super-heavy cruiser'''
File:Warfleet - Toulouse.png|The {{UNSCShip|Toulouse}}, an unmodified ''Halcyon''-class cruiser.
**{{Class|Valiant|super-heavy cruiser}}
</gallery>
*'''[[UNSC stealth cruiser]]''' - This type is also referred to as a [[Prowler]].
*'''{{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}}''' - A larger cruiser designed to replace the ''Halcyon''-class.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', p. 251 (2010 edition); p. 261 (2011 edition)</ref> Rarely deployed in a [[Carrier|light carrier]] configuration.<ref>''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'', Core Rulebook - page 125</ref>
<gallery>
File:H2A-MarathonHeavyCruiser.png|A ''Marathon''-class cruiser
</gallery>
*'''{{Class|Autumn|heavy cruiser}}''' - Designed to be a successor to the ''Marathon''-class and ''Halcyon''-class.<ref>''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 191</ref>
<gallery>
File:H4-AutumnHeavyCruiser-ScanRender.png|The {{UNSCShip|Euclid's Anvil}}, an ''Autumn''-class cruiser.
</gallery>
*'''{{Class|Valiant|super-heavy cruiser}}''' - One of the most powerful vessel in the [[UNSC Navy]], primarily used in fleet command and coordination.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/unsc-cruiser ''Halo Waypoint'': UNSC Cruiser]</ref>
<gallery>
File:HFB ValiantClass.png|A ''Valiant''-class cruiser
</gallery>


===Covenant===
===Covenant===
{{Main|Covenant cruiser}}
{{Main|Covenant cruiser}}
 
*'''{{Class|CRS|light cruiser}}''' - Designated cruiser by the UNSC, their role in the Covenant is closer to to that of a [[Police cutter]]. However, following the [[Great Schism]], they began to see frontline use.<ref>''[[Halo: Warfleet]]'', Attack Ships, p. 72-73</ref>
*{{Class|CRS|light cruiser}}
<gallery>
*{{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}
File:H4-CovenantCRSLightCruiser.png|A ''CRS''-class light cruiser
*{{Class|RCS|armored cruiser}}
</gallery>
*{{Class|ORS|heavy cruiser}}
*'''{{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}''' - An intermediary warship. It is frequently used, surpassing all other Covenant vessels numerically.<ref>''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 41</ref>
*{{Class|DAS|storm cutter}}
<gallery>
File:CCS Class Cruiser.png|A ''CCS''-class battlecruiser
</gallery>
*'''{{Class|RCS|armored cruiser}}''' - An older cruiser. It pales in comparison to the smaller, newer ''CCS''-class.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/covenant-cruiser ''Halo Waypoint'': Covenant Cruiser]</ref>
<gallery>
File:HFB-RCSmodel.jpg|An ''RCS''-class cruiser
</gallery>
*'''{{Class|ORS|heavy cruiser}}''' - Used for planetary occupation, command and supporting flagships.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', p. 277 (2011 edition)</ref>
<gallery>
File:ORS-class heavy cruiser.jpg|An ''ORS''-class cruiser
</gallery>


===Forerunner===
===Forerunner===
*[[Forerunner cruiser]]
*'''[[Forerunner cruiser]]''' - A type of vessel used in the [[Ecumene]]'s fleets that defended [[Maethrillian]].<ref>''[[Halo: Cryptum]]'', p. 314-315</ref>
*[[Forerunner picket cruiser]]
*'''[[Forerunner picket cruiser]]''' - A type of cruiser used by the Forerunners.<ref>''Halo: Cryptum'', p. 126</ref>
 
===Prehistoric human===
*[[Prime cruiser]]


==Related vehicles==
===Covenant===
*{{Class|DAS|storm cutter}} - A type of small vessel, described as a cruiser.<ref name="CF">[https://www.artstation.com/artwork/N3RRd ''Artstation'': Halo: Warfleet]</ref>
===Sangheili===
===Sangheili===
*[[Carrack]] - {{Convert|2819|m|ft|sp=us}}
*[[Carrack]] - Described as a "merchant cruiser", the Carrack was used to ferry troops and materiel.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-holiday-shipping ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder - Holiday Shipping]</ref>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==

Revision as of 14:31, October 14, 2019

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The cruiser is a type of heavily-armed and armored warship designed with an emphasis on weaponry and armor over fighter complements.

Summary

Even though both UNSC and Covenant fleets possess warships of such classifications, the tactical philosophies of the two navies are different. The Covenant, while possessing many different cruiser classifications, use assault carriers as the powerhouses of their fleets.[1] The UNSC, on the other hand, use cruisers as their heaviest warships, designed to engage and destroy enemy warships that may otherwise threaten a fleet's carrier force.[2] Cruisers served as the backbone of human fleets. However, it should be noted that Covenant cruisers were considerably longer than their UNSC counterparts.

Types

Human

Prehistoric human

UNSC

  • A Marathon-class cruiser

    A Marathon-class cruiser

  • A Valiant-class cruiser

    A Valiant-class cruiser

Covenant

Main article: Covenant cruiser
  • A CRS-class light cruiser

    A CRS-class light cruiser

  • A CCS-class battlecruiser

    A CCS-class battlecruiser

  • An RCS-class cruiser

    An RCS-class cruiser

  • An ORS-class cruiser

    An ORS-class cruiser

Forerunner

Related vehicles

Covenant

Sangheili

  • Carrack - Described as a "merchant cruiser", the Carrack was used to ferry troops and materiel.[16]

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo Encyclopedia, p. 261
  2. ^ Halo: Warfleet - p. 26
  3. ^ Halo: Primordium, Chapter 16
  4. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, p. 238
  5. ^ Halo Encyclopedia, p. 251 (2010 edition); p. 261 (2011 edition)
  6. ^ Halo: Fleet Battles, Core Rulebook - page 125
  7. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, p. 191
  8. ^ Halo Waypoint: UNSC Cruiser
  9. ^ Halo: Warfleet, Attack Ships, p. 72-73
  10. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, p. 41
  11. ^ Halo Waypoint: Covenant Cruiser
  12. ^ Halo Encyclopedia, p. 277 (2011 edition)
  13. ^ Halo: Cryptum, p. 314-315
  14. ^ Halo: Cryptum, p. 126
  15. ^ Artstation: Halo: Warfleet
  16. ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Holiday Shipping

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