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The '''''CCS-class'' Battlecruiser''' is a heavy [[warship]] used by the [[Covenant]] [[Covenant Navy|navy]], one of several different designs of [[capital ships]] they employ. The primary use of these ships is either to transport ground forces, or to engage enemy ships, since they are quite capable of a battle in space. Another important task of theirs are [[Glassing]] operations.
The '''''CCS-class'' Battlecruiser''' is a heavy [[warship]] used by the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Covenant Navy|navy]], one of several different designs of [[capital ships]] they employ. The primary use of these ships is either to transport ground forces, or to engage enemy ships, since they are quite capable of a battle in space. Another important task of theirs are [[Glassing|glassing]] operations.


The ''CCS-class'' is a long, vaguely organic-shaped spacecraft (often referred to having many bulbous sections), capable of launching dozens of [[Seraph|fighters]] and [[dropship]]s. Typically armed with a vast arsenal of energy [[weapons]], it is smaller than the rarer and more powerful [[Assault Carriers]], but larger than the more common [[Covenant Frigate|Frigates]] and [[Covenant Destroyer|Destroyers]], equipped with the standard [[energy shield]] generators, [[pulse laser]] turrets, and [[plasma turret|plasma torpedo launchers]], and used as a main heavy [[warship]] by both [[Covenant]] [[Covenant Loyalists|Loyalists]] and [[Covenant Separatists|Separatists]]. It is the most commonly seen, and therefore best-known, [[Covenant]] ship class in the [[Halo games]].
==Overview==
 
The ''CCS'' classification is the most well known type of Covenant warship, one of the few which the UNSC has been able to gain decent intelligence from, via the ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]'' in particular. The battlecruiser is a long, vaguely organic-shaped spacecraft (often referred to having many bulbous sections), capable of launching dozens of [[Seraph-class starfighter|fighters]] and [[dropship]]s. Typically armed with a vast arsenal of energy [[weapons]], it is smaller than the rarer and more powerful [[Assault Carriers]], but larger than the more common [[Covenant Frigate|Frigates]] and [[Covenant Destroyer|Destroyers]], equipped with the standard [[energy shield]] generators, [[pulse laser]] turrets, and [[plasma turret|plasma torpedo launchers]], and used as a main heavy [[warship]] by both [[Covenant Loyalists]] and [[Covenant Separatists]]. It appears to be capable of both space warfare and supporting ground operations, capable of deploying upwards of a thousand troops of various races, as well as support vehicles and aircraft through its gravity lift.
== Internal Systems ==
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The ''CCS'' classification is the most well known type of Covenant warship, one of the few which the UNSC has been able to gain decent intelligence from, via the ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]'' in particular. It appears to be capable of both space warfare and supporting ground operations, capable of deploying upwards of a thousand troops of various races, as well as support vehicles and aircraft through its gravity lift.
 
==Differences==
===[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]===
[[Image:Covenant Attack Ship.jpg|left|thumb|Concept art by Eddie Smith, who developed many pieces for Bungie.<ref>[http://www.visualatrium.com/19.html?m8:item=20 ''Covenant Attack Ship'' by Eddie Smith]</ref>]]
 
Battlecruisers seem to be a deeper shade of purple, and do not have the pointed fins on the nose of the ship. The [[gravity lifts]] are a deeper shade of blueish purple, and the shuttle bays seem to take up a greater portion of the ship, though this would be probably to accommodate the large portion of cutscenes that transition from the interior to the exterior through this area. Also, the ships need flat areas to dispatch troops. Although it is possible to use the gravity lift on rocks, a flat metal section is preferred.
 
The only cruiser seen in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' had been disabled.
Although, in the books several ships were mentioned.
 
===[[Halo 2]]===
The ships have a longer, shinier, purple appearance. They seem to have more partings in the purple plates, although this may be due only to the updated graphics. The shuttle bays are narrower and less long, also, the human shuttle bays on the Cairo seem to be based off the bays of The Truth and Reconciliation, although this may only be a similarity on Bungie's part.
 
===[[Halo 3]] and [[Halo 3: ODST]]===
Not much different from Halo 2, however, they now have an extra plate on the midsection in between the belly and the right wing. However, we never see the gravity lift up close so it is impossible to tell what changes have been made. Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST are the only games where the CCS-Battlecruisers are seen digging and glassing with energy projectors.


==Specifications==
==Specifications==
[[File:Halo Combat Evolved - Control Room.jpg|thumb|right|150px|A CCS-class Battlecruiser's Control Room]]
===Control Room===
===Control Room===
[[Image:3a92e8016ae6310c22c5e22ba789bdbfdd31c3e3-1-.jpg|thumb|left|100px|Control Room]]
The Control Room of a ''CCS'' classification, known as the "bridge" in human terminology, is located, as with on all [[Covenant]] starships, at the midsection of the Battlecruiser, protected by thick armor in addition to its shields. A raised platform in the center of the spacious room ringed with holographic controls is the Combat Information Center, or CIC, of the Control Room. These controls are most likely for fire control, navigation, sensors, ship diagnostics, internal security monitors, etc. In front of the command center is a large holographic "banner" which is used for navigation purposes. The crew in the control room usually consists of a [[Sangheili]]/[[Jiralhanae]] [[Ship Master]] who stands on the central platform and is in charge of giving orders and commanding his vessel, accompanied by, in most cases, Sangheili Zealots, or high-ranking captain Jiralhanae that patrol the lower level of the control room, who are responsible for maintaining the security of the ship.
The Control Room of a ''CCS'' classification, known as the "bridge" in human terminology, is located, as with on all [[Covenant]] starships, at the midsection of the Battlecruiser, protected by thick armor in addition to its shields. A raised platform in the center of the spacious room ringed with holographic controls is the Combat Information Center, or CIC, of the Control Room. These controls are most likely for fire control, navigation, sensors, ship diagnostics, internal security monitors, etc. In front of the command center is a large holographic "banner" which is used for navigation purposes. The crew in the control room usually consists of a [[Sangheili]]/[[Jiralhanae]] [[Ship Master]] who stands on the central platform and is in charge of giving orders and commanding his vessel, accompanied by, in most cases, Sangheili Zealots, or high-ranking captain Jiralhanae that patrol the lower level of the control room, who are responsible for maintaining the security of the ship.
{{Clear}}


=== [[Gravity Lift]] ===
[[Image:Cc_gravlift2.jpg|right|thumb|150px|A Gravity lift projected from the [[Truth and Reconciliation (Ship)|''Truth and Reconciliation'']].]]
[[Image:Cc_gravlift2.jpg|left|thumb|130px|A [[Gravity lift]] projected from the [[Truth and Reconciliation (Ship)|''Truth and Reconciliation'']].]]
=== Gravity Lift ===
[[Image:1214508748 Cc decks.gif|thumb|right|300px|Interior of the ship]]
{{Main|Gravity Lift}}
Like most warships in the Covenant fleet, the ''CCS''-class is also equipped with a single ventrally-mounted [[Gravity Lift|gravity lift]], enabling the quick and easy transportation of personnel, vehicles, equipment and supplies to a planet's surface. Objects or personnel placed in it are propelled upward or downward rapidly by an anti-gravity field, and are able to gently disembark, despite the high speeds occupants can reach.<ref name="Truth and Reconciliation">''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', [[Truth and Reconciliation]]</ref>
Like most warships in the Covenant fleet, the ''CCS''-class is also equipped with a single ventrally-mounted [[Gravity Lift|gravity lift]], enabling the quick and easy transportation of personnel, vehicles, equipment and supplies to a planet's surface. Objects or personnel placed in it are propelled upward or downward rapidly by an anti-gravity field, and are able to gently disembark, despite the high speeds occupants can reach.<ref name="Truth and Reconciliation">'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''', ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]''</ref>
 
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[[Image:CCS-Class-Battle-Cruiser-top-bg.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Overhead view of a Cruiser.]]


[[Image:Cc_brig1.jpg|right|thumb|150px|One of many brigs in a CCS-class Battlecruiser]]
=== Brig ===
=== Brig ===
[[Image:Cc_brig1.jpg|left|thumb|125px|Brig]]
The ''CCS'' classification has at least two brigs for holding prisoners, though they may have more since these ships have not been fully explored. Each is a rectangular room with four force field-secured cells on either side, for a total of eight per brig. Each cell can accommodate a large number of prisoners, although normally only one is placed in each cell, probably for security purposes against the possibility of an organized escape attempt. The fields are impenetrable to all hand held weaponry, projectile or energy, but can be lowered by a holographic control panel on a raised platform on the far side of the brig opposite the entrance, the guards post. The cells are arranged at the periphery of a spacious room, with guards patrolling the central section. The guards usually have [[active camouflage]], using their stealth to monitor the prisoners.
The ''CCS'' classification has at least two brigs for holding prisoners, though they may have more since these ships have not been fully explored. Each is a rectangular room with four force field-secured cells on either side, for a total of eight per brig. Each cell can accommodate a large number of prisoners, although normally only one is placed in each cell, probably for security purposes against the possibility of an organized escape attempt. The fields are impenetrable to all hand held weaponry, projectile or energy, but can be lowered by a holographic control panel on a raised platform on the far side of the brig opposite the entrance, the guards post. The cells are arranged at the periphery of a spacious room, with guards patrolling the central section. The guards usually have [[active camouflage]], using their stealth to monitor the prisoners.
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[[Image:Cc bay3.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Shuttle Bay of a CCS-class Battlecruiser]]
=== Hangar Bays ===
=== Hangar Bays ===
{{Main|Shuttle Bay}}  
{{Main|Shuttle Bay}}  
[[Image:Cc bay3.jpg|thumb|left|100px|[[Shuttle Bay]]]]
There are at least four hangar bays aboard the ''CCS'' classification - two to starboard and two to port side. They are each three-tiered, with a large amount of space between the floors and ceilings of each level. Each bay contains various vehicles, such as 1''[[Spirit]]''-class dropship, on the bottom floor, with a pillar-like platform used for dismounting passengers rising up and connecting to the second level. Covenant troops are arrayed upon the second and third floors, with multiple stationary plasma shields and [[Shade]] infantry plasma turrets.<ref name="Truth and Reconciliation"/>
There are at least four hangar bays aboard the ''CCS'' classification - two to starboard and two to port side. They are each three-tiered, with a large amount of space between the floors and ceilings of each level. Each bay contains various vehicles, such as 1''[[Spirit]]''-class dropship, on the bottom floor, with a pillar-like platform used for dismounting passengers rising up and connecting to the second level. Covenant troops are arrayed upon the second and third floors, with multiple stationary plasma shields and [[Shade]] infantry plasma turrets.<ref name="Truth and Reconciliation"/>


A [[Shuttle bay door|plasma magnetic containment field]] operates at the mouth of the hangars, retaining atmosphere while in space transit.  It denies the movement of all forms of matter attempting to enter or leave the shuttle bays.
A [[Shuttle bay door|plasma magnetic containment field]] operates at the mouth of the hangars, retaining atmosphere while in space transit.  It denies the movement of all forms of matter attempting to enter or leave the shuttle bays.
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[[Image:Cc corr1.jpg|right|thumb|150px|An internal corridor, with a proximity-operated sliding door at the end of it.]]
=== Corridors ===
=== Corridors ===
[[Image:Cc corr1.jpg|thumb|left|150px|An internal corridor, with a proximity-operated sliding door at the end of it.]]
Most of the ship is comprised of labyrinth network of corridors, with circuitry concealed behind purple metal casings. At junctions, gaps in the ceiling and floor appear to accommodate Huragok maintenance personnel, allowing them to float between levels easily and quickly.
Most of the ship is comprised of labyrinth network of corridors, with circuitry concealed behind purple metal casings. At junctions, gaps in the ceiling and floor appear to accommodate Huragok maintenance personnel, allowing them to float between levels easily and quickly.
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=== Doors ===
=== Doors ===
There are various, virtually indestructible doors upon the ''CCS'' classification. Unlocked ones are outlined in white light, while locked ones have crimson light. While locked doors can be forcibly opened by [[electromagnetic pulse]] detonations, such as nearby [[Plasma Grenade]] explosions<ref>''[[Halo: First Strike]]'', pg. 69</ref>, they are protected from electronic intrusion by a 128,000-bit modulating encryption key<ref name="Truth and Reconciliation"/>, but this key can be penetrated by a [[UNSC]] [[AI]], such as [[Cortana]], after a couple of minutes.
There are various, virtually indestructible doors upon the ''CCS'' classification. Unlocked ones are outlined in white light, while locked ones have crimson light. While locked doors can be forcibly opened by [[electromagnetic pulse]] detonations, such as nearby [[Plasma Grenade]] explosions<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''pg. 69''</ref>, they are protected from electronic intrusion by a 128,000-bit modulating encryption key<ref name="Truth and Reconciliation"/>, but this key can be penetrated by a [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[Artificial Intelligence|AI]], such as [[Cortana (AI)|Cortana]], after a couple of minutes.


=== Engines and Engine Room===
=== Engines and Engine Room===
While not seen in the Trilogy, every ship has to have engines to push it and an Engine Room to work with things that can't be controlled from the Control Room. The engines are, of course, more powerful and faster than human engines. This is likely because the [[Covenant]] aids the primary nuclear power source with a [[plasma]] power source, allowing power to almost be doubled. The engine room, one could imagine, would be a large chamber with nuclear reactors and possibly [[plasma]] energy cores. Also there would be large tubes containing the actual engines. There would also be a manual terminal where repairs and orders from the engines can manually be made, should the Control Room's control over the engines ever stop working.
While not seen in the Trilogy, every ship has to have engines to push it and an Engine Room to work with things that can't be controlled from the Control Room. The engines are, of course, more powerful and faster than human engines. This is likely because the Covenant aids the primary nuclear power source with a [[plasma]] power source, allowing power to almost be doubled. The engine room, one could imagine, would be a large chamber with nuclear reactors and possibly plasma energy cores. Also there would be large tubes containing the actual engines. There would also be a manual terminal where repairs and orders from the engines can manually be made, should the Control Room's control over the engines ever stop working.


== Appearances ==
== Appearances ==
Several ''CCS''-class Battlecruisers have been seen throughout the [[Halo]] campaign, most notably the ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]'', ''[[Purity of Spirit]]'' and possibly the ''[[Sacred Promise]]''. They have also been seen in ''[[Halo 3]]'' glassing the [[Earth]] city [[Voi]], Kenya in search for the portal that leads to the [[Ark]], they are also later seen as [[Covenant Separatists]] glass [[Voi]] in an attempt to stop a [[Flood]] [[Floodgate|infestation]]. You can also see the contours of one in the Halo:Reach VGA trailer as soon as it starting to glass Reach. They are larger and more heavily armed than [[Covenant heavy cruiser|heavy cruiser]]s and [[Covenant destroyer|destroyer]]s, but are overshadowed by the [[Covenant Supercruiser]], [[Assault Carrier]] and [[Covenant Supercarrier]]s. Like most [[Covenant]] ships, the ''CCS'' is built to a near atomic scale.
Several ''CCS''-class Battlecruisers have been seen throughout the [[Halo]] campaign, most notably the ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]'', ''[[Purity of Spirit]]'' and possibly the ''[[Sacred Promise]]''. They have also been seen in ''[[Halo 3]]'' glassing the [[Voi]], [[Kenya]] in search for the portal that leads to the [[The Artifact|Ark]], they are also later seen as [[Covenant Separatists]] glass Voi in an attempt to stop a [[Flood]] [[Floodgate|infestation]]. You can also see the contours of one in the Halo:Reach VGA trailer as soon as it starting to glass Reach. They are larger and more heavily armed than [[Covenant heavy cruiser|heavy cruiser]]s and [[Covenant Destroyer|destroyer]]s, but are overshadowed by the [[Covenant Supercruiser]], [[Assault Carrier]] and [[Covenant Supercarrier]]s. Like most Covenant ships, the ''CCS'' is built to a near atomic scale.
 
===Changes===
====Halo: Combat Evolved====
CCs-class Battlecruisers seem to be a deeper shade of purple, and do not have the pointed fins on the nose of the ship. The [[gravity lifts]] are a deeper shade of blueish purple, and the shuttle bays seem to take up a greater portion of the ship, though this would be probably to accommodate the large portion of cutscenes that transition from the interior to the exterior through this area. Also, the ships need flat areas to dispatch troops. Although it is possible to use the gravity lift on rocks, a flat metal section is preferred.
 
====Halo 2====
The ships have a longer, shinier, purple appearance. They seem to have more partings in the purple plates, although this may be due only to the updated graphics. The shuttle bays are narrower and less long, also, the human shuttle bays on the Cairo seem to be based off the bays of The Truth and Reconciliation, although this may only be a similarity on Bungie's part.
 
====Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST====
Not much different from Halo 2, however, they now have an extra plate on the midsection in between the belly and the right wing. However, we never see the gravity lift up close so it is impossible to tell what changes have been made. Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST are the only games where the CCS-class Battlecruisers are seen digging and glassing with energy projectors.
 


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
[[Image:Calabash-nebula.jpg|thumb|The [[Wikipedia:Calabash Nebula|Calabash Nebula]], shaped similarly to a CCS-Class Battlecruiser.]]
[[Image:Calabash-nebula.jpg|thumb|The [[Wikipedia:Calabash Nebula|Calabash Nebula]], shaped similarly to a CCS-Class Battlecruiser.]]
*The Calabash or Rotten Egg Nebula is similar in shape to a CCS-Class Battlecruiser, prompting speculation that Bungie based the ships design on the Nebula. It may also be coincidence.
*The Calabash or Rotten Egg Nebula is similar in shape to a CCS-Class Battlecruiser, prompting speculation that Bungie based the ships design on the Nebula or that is is pure coincidence.
*Due to the prominent appearance of the ''CCS''-class ''Truth and Reconciliation'' in ''Halo: CE'', some fans tend to inaccurately refer to them as "''Truth and Reconciliation''-class cruisers": Cortana rather unambiguously states that they are termed "''CCS''-class Battlecruisers" in the opening cutscene of ''Halo: CE''.
*A "''CCS''-class Battlegroup" generally consists of at least three ''CCS''-class ships.<ref>''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', level ''[[Pillar of Autumn (Level)|Pillar of Autumn]]''</ref>
*A "''CCS''-class Battlegroup" generally consists of at least three ''CCS''-class ships <ref>''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', level ''[[Pillar of Autumn (Level)|Pillar of Autumn]]''</ref>.
*All "''CCS''-class Battlecruisers" have the [[Marathon]] logo on their launch bays <ref>''[[Halo 3]]'', level ''[[Tsavo Highway (Level)|Tsavo Highway]]''</ref>
*All "''CCS''-class Battlecruisers" have the [[Marathon]] logo on their launch bays <ref>''[[Halo 3]]'', level ''[[Tsavo Highway (Level)|Tsavo Highway]]''</ref>
*The Cruisers featured in ''Halo 3'' have 4 fins instead of 2, like those of the ''Truth and Reconciliation'' in ''Halo: CE''. This could be because of the [[Great Schism]] and the rivalry between [[Brutes]] and [[Elites]] or simply better graphics than the previous games.
*The Cruisers featured in ''Halo 3'' have 4 fins instead of 2, like those of the ''Truth and Reconciliation'' in ''Halo: CE''. This could be because of the [[Great Schism]] and the rivalry between [[Brutes]] and [[Elites]] or simply better graphics than the previous games.
*There are only three levels in the entire [[Halo Trilogy]] where you go in a "''CCS''-class Battlecruiser". Those levels are ''[[Truth and Reconciliation (Level)|Truth and Reconciliation]]'', ''[[Keyes (Level)|Keyes]]'', and ''[[Floodgate]]''.
*The only ''CCS-Class'' Battlecruiser to be controlled by [[humans]] was the ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]''.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''pg. 325''</ref>
*During the Arbiter's [[Great Journey (Level)|assault]] on the [[Installation 05|Delta Halo]], a [[Jiralhanae]]-occupied ''CCS'' Battlecruiser can be seen in orbit over the ocean near the [[Scarab]] walker. This Cruiser is later taken over by [[Rtas 'Vadum]] and allied Sangheili.
*The only ''CCS-Class'' Battlecruiser to be controlled by [[humans]] was the ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]''.<ref>''[[Halo: The Flood]]'', pg. 325</ref>
*In the [[Halo 3]] level [[Crow's Nest]], the CCS Battlecruiser hovering outside the hangar has a Marathon Symbol on its hangar door.
*In [[Halo 3]], the CCS-class Battlecruiser on the level [[Crow's Nest (Level)|Crow's Nest]] is cut in half, meaning only one half of the cruiser is in the map. This can be seen in [[Theater Mode]].
*During the development of Halo 2, [[Regret's Carrier]] was originally going to be a CCS-class Battlecruiser, as seen in the E3 2003 Trailer.
*During the development of Halo 2, [[Regret's Carrier]] was originally going to be a CCS-class Battlecruiser, as seen in the E3 2003 Trailer.
*According to [[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole|an ONI report]], CCS-Class Battlecruisers were first encountered by [[Humans]] when [[Preston Cole|Admiral Cole's]] fleet arrived in the Psi Serpentis system in [[2543]]. <ref>''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'', pg. 477</ref> However, this contradicts both [[Halo Wars: Genesis]], which clearly depicts Cole's fleet engaging CCS-Class Battlecruisers as early as [[2526]], and [[Halo Wars]], in which two such vessels - which have [[CCS-U624|been]] [[CCS-U321|identified]] by the UNSC - are engaged in orbit over [[Arcadia]].
*According to [[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole|an ONI report]], CCS-Class Battlecruisers were first encountered by [[Humans]] when [[Preston Cole|Admiral Cole's]] fleet arrived in the Psi Serpentis system in [[2543]]. <ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', ''pg. 477''</ref> However, this contradicts both [[Halo Wars: Genesis]], which clearly depicts Cole's fleet engaging CCS-Class Battlecruisers as early as [[2526]], and [[Halo Wars]], in which two such vessels - which have [[CCS-U624|been]] [[CCS-U321|identified]] by the UNSC - are engaged in orbit over [[Arcadia]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Image:Halo3 E3 TRAILER 2007 720p30 ST 6300Kbps 002 0001.jpg|Separatist Battlecruisers glassing a part of [[Voi]], [[Kenya]] on [[Earth]] to prevent a [[Flood]] infestation.
Image:cc_stats.gif|CCS-class Battlecruiser stats.
Image:cc_stats.gif|CCS-class Battlecruiser stats.
Image:CCS-class Battlecruiser.jpg|A CCS-class Battlecruiser above the portal before activation.
Image:Covenant Attack Ship.jpg|Concept art by [[Eddie Smith]].
Image:CCS-Class-Battle-Cruiser-bottom.jpg|View of the bottom of a Cruiser.
Image:1214508748 Cc decks.gif|An overlay of the interior of the ship.
Image:100 2910.jpg.JPG|A closed [[Gravity Lift]].
Image:CCS-Class-Battle-Cruiser-top-bg.jpg|Overhead view of the CCS-class Battlecruiser Cruiser.
Image:Ccs-over-voi.jpg|A cruiser over the wastelands of [[Voi|East Africa]].
Image:Halo3 E3 TRAILER 2007 720p30 ST 6300Kbps 002 0001.jpg|Separatist Battlecruisers glassing a part of Voi, Kenya on Earth to prevent a Flood infestation.
Image:1216052551 CCS.jpg|A back view of a CCS-class Battlecruiser.
Image:CCS-Class-Battle-Cruiser-bottom.jpg|Bottom view of the CCS-class Battlecruiser.
Image:1225326950 CCS.jpg|A CCS-class Battlecruiser in the level [[The Storm]].
Image:100 2910.jpg.JPG|A close-up of the CCS-class Battlecruiser's [[Gravity Lift]].
Image:1226164594 CCS.jpg|A large group of CCS-class Battlecruisers.
File:Ccs-over-voi.jpg|A CCS-class Battlecruiser over the plains of [[Voi|East Africa]].
Image:CCS.png|A CCS-class Battlecruiser in [[Halo Legends]].
Image:1216052551 CCS.jpg|A rear view of a CCS-class Battlecruiser.  
Image:CCS Legends.jpg|A CCS-class Battlecruiser firing its weapons.
Image:CCS.png|A CCS-class Battlecruiser in Halo Legends.
File:CCScruiser.jpg|A CCS-class Battlecruiser in the clouds after a large explosion.
Image:CCS Legends.jpg|A CCS-class Battlecruiser firing its point defense cannons.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Related Links==
*[[Truth and Reconciliation]]


==Sources==
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The CCS-class Battlecruiser is a heavy warship used by the Covenant navy, one of several different designs of capital ships they employ. The primary use of these ships is either to transport ground forces, or to engage enemy ships, since they are quite capable of a battle in space. Another important task of theirs are glassing operations.

Overview

The CCS classification is the most well known type of Covenant warship, one of the few which the UNSC has been able to gain decent intelligence from, via the Truth and Reconciliation in particular. The battlecruiser is a long, vaguely organic-shaped spacecraft (often referred to having many bulbous sections), capable of launching dozens of fighters and dropships. Typically armed with a vast arsenal of energy weapons, it is smaller than the rarer and more powerful Assault Carriers, but larger than the more common Frigates and Destroyers, equipped with the standard energy shield generators, pulse laser turrets, and plasma torpedo launchers, and used as a main heavy warship by both Covenant Loyalists and Covenant Separatists. It appears to be capable of both space warfare and supporting ground operations, capable of deploying upwards of a thousand troops of various races, as well as support vehicles and aircraft through its gravity lift.

Specifications

File:Halo Combat Evolved - Control Room.jpg
A CCS-class Battlecruiser's Control Room

Control Room

The Control Room of a CCS classification, known as the "bridge" in human terminology, is located, as with on all Covenant starships, at the midsection of the Battlecruiser, protected by thick armor in addition to its shields. A raised platform in the center of the spacious room ringed with holographic controls is the Combat Information Center, or CIC, of the Control Room. These controls are most likely for fire control, navigation, sensors, ship diagnostics, internal security monitors, etc. In front of the command center is a large holographic "banner" which is used for navigation purposes. The crew in the control room usually consists of a Sangheili/Jiralhanae Ship Master who stands on the central platform and is in charge of giving orders and commanding his vessel, accompanied by, in most cases, Sangheili Zealots, or high-ranking captain Jiralhanae that patrol the lower level of the control room, who are responsible for maintaining the security of the ship.

A Gravity lift projected from the Truth and Reconciliation.

Gravity Lift

Main article: Gravity Lift

Like most warships in the Covenant fleet, the CCS-class is also equipped with a single ventrally-mounted gravity lift, enabling the quick and easy transportation of personnel, vehicles, equipment and supplies to a planet's surface. Objects or personnel placed in it are propelled upward or downward rapidly by an anti-gravity field, and are able to gently disembark, despite the high speeds occupants can reach.[1]

File:Cc brig1.jpg
One of many brigs in a CCS-class Battlecruiser

Brig

The CCS classification has at least two brigs for holding prisoners, though they may have more since these ships have not been fully explored. Each is a rectangular room with four force field-secured cells on either side, for a total of eight per brig. Each cell can accommodate a large number of prisoners, although normally only one is placed in each cell, probably for security purposes against the possibility of an organized escape attempt. The fields are impenetrable to all hand held weaponry, projectile or energy, but can be lowered by a holographic control panel on a raised platform on the far side of the brig opposite the entrance, the guards post. The cells are arranged at the periphery of a spacious room, with guards patrolling the central section. The guards usually have active camouflage, using their stealth to monitor the prisoners.

Shuttle Bay of a CCS-class Battlecruiser

Hangar Bays

Main article: Shuttle Bay

There are at least four hangar bays aboard the CCS classification - two to starboard and two to port side. They are each three-tiered, with a large amount of space between the floors and ceilings of each level. Each bay contains various vehicles, such as 1Spirit-class dropship, on the bottom floor, with a pillar-like platform used for dismounting passengers rising up and connecting to the second level. Covenant troops are arrayed upon the second and third floors, with multiple stationary plasma shields and Shade infantry plasma turrets.[1]

A plasma magnetic containment field operates at the mouth of the hangars, retaining atmosphere while in space transit. It denies the movement of all forms of matter attempting to enter or leave the shuttle bays.

An internal corridor, with a proximity-operated sliding door at the end of it.

Corridors

Most of the ship is comprised of labyrinth network of corridors, with circuitry concealed behind purple metal casings. At junctions, gaps in the ceiling and floor appear to accommodate Huragok maintenance personnel, allowing them to float between levels easily and quickly.

Doors

There are various, virtually indestructible doors upon the CCS classification. Unlocked ones are outlined in white light, while locked ones have crimson light. While locked doors can be forcibly opened by electromagnetic pulse detonations, such as nearby Plasma Grenade explosions[2], they are protected from electronic intrusion by a 128,000-bit modulating encryption key[1], but this key can be penetrated by a UNSC AI, such as Cortana, after a couple of minutes.

Engines and Engine Room

While not seen in the Trilogy, every ship has to have engines to push it and an Engine Room to work with things that can't be controlled from the Control Room. The engines are, of course, more powerful and faster than human engines. This is likely because the Covenant aids the primary nuclear power source with a plasma power source, allowing power to almost be doubled. The engine room, one could imagine, would be a large chamber with nuclear reactors and possibly plasma energy cores. Also there would be large tubes containing the actual engines. There would also be a manual terminal where repairs and orders from the engines can manually be made, should the Control Room's control over the engines ever stop working.

Appearances

Several CCS-class Battlecruisers have been seen throughout the Halo campaign, most notably the Truth and Reconciliation, Purity of Spirit and possibly the Sacred Promise. They have also been seen in Halo 3 glassing the Voi, Kenya in search for the portal that leads to the Ark, they are also later seen as Covenant Separatists glass Voi in an attempt to stop a Flood infestation. You can also see the contours of one in the Halo:Reach VGA trailer as soon as it starting to glass Reach. They are larger and more heavily armed than heavy cruisers and destroyers, but are overshadowed by the Covenant Supercruiser, Assault Carrier and Covenant Supercarriers. Like most Covenant ships, the CCS is built to a near atomic scale.

Changes

Halo: Combat Evolved

CCs-class Battlecruisers seem to be a deeper shade of purple, and do not have the pointed fins on the nose of the ship. The gravity lifts are a deeper shade of blueish purple, and the shuttle bays seem to take up a greater portion of the ship, though this would be probably to accommodate the large portion of cutscenes that transition from the interior to the exterior through this area. Also, the ships need flat areas to dispatch troops. Although it is possible to use the gravity lift on rocks, a flat metal section is preferred.

Halo 2

The ships have a longer, shinier, purple appearance. They seem to have more partings in the purple plates, although this may be due only to the updated graphics. The shuttle bays are narrower and less long, also, the human shuttle bays on the Cairo seem to be based off the bays of The Truth and Reconciliation, although this may only be a similarity on Bungie's part.

Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST

Not much different from Halo 2, however, they now have an extra plate on the midsection in between the belly and the right wing. However, we never see the gravity lift up close so it is impossible to tell what changes have been made. Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST are the only games where the CCS-class Battlecruisers are seen digging and glassing with energy projectors.


Trivia

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The Calabash Nebula, shaped similarly to a CCS-Class Battlecruiser.
  • The Calabash or Rotten Egg Nebula is similar in shape to a CCS-Class Battlecruiser, prompting speculation that Bungie based the ships design on the Nebula or that is is pure coincidence.
  • A "CCS-class Battlegroup" generally consists of at least three CCS-class ships.[3]
  • All "CCS-class Battlecruisers" have the Marathon logo on their launch bays [4]
  • The Cruisers featured in Halo 3 have 4 fins instead of 2, like those of the Truth and Reconciliation in Halo: CE. This could be because of the Great Schism and the rivalry between Brutes and Elites or simply better graphics than the previous games.
  • The only CCS-Class Battlecruiser to be controlled by humans was the Truth and Reconciliation.[5]
  • During the development of Halo 2, Regret's Carrier was originally going to be a CCS-class Battlecruiser, as seen in the E3 2003 Trailer.
  • According to an ONI report, CCS-Class Battlecruisers were first encountered by Humans when Admiral Cole's fleet arrived in the Psi Serpentis system in 2543. [6] However, this contradicts both Halo Wars: Genesis, which clearly depicts Cole's fleet engaging CCS-Class Battlecruisers as early as 2526, and Halo Wars, in which two such vessels - which have been identified by the UNSC - are engaged in orbit over Arcadia.

Gallery

  • CCS-class Battlecruiser stats.

    CCS-class Battlecruiser stats.

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    Concept art by Eddie Smith.

  • An overlay of the interior of the ship.

    An overlay of the interior of the ship.

  • CCS-Class-Battle-Cruiser-top-bg.jpg

    Overhead view of the CCS-class Battlecruiser Cruiser.

  • Separatist Battlecruisers glassing a part of Voi, Kenya on Earth to prevent a Flood infestation.

    Separatist Battlecruisers glassing a part of Voi, Kenya on Earth to prevent a Flood infestation.

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    Bottom view of the CCS-class Battlecruiser.

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    A close-up of the CCS-class Battlecruiser's Gravity Lift.

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    A CCS-class Battlecruiser over the plains of East Africa.

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    A rear view of a CCS-class Battlecruiser.

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    A CCS-class Battlecruiser in Halo Legends.

  • A CCS-class Battlecruiser firing its point defense cannons.

    A CCS-class Battlecruiser firing its point defense cannons.

Sources

  1. ^ a b c Halo: Combat Evolved, Truth and Reconciliation
  2. ^ Halo: First Strike, pg. 69
  3. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved, level Pillar of Autumn
  4. ^ Halo 3, level Tsavo Highway
  5. ^ Halo: The Flood, pg. 325
  6. ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, pg. 477

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