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1,664 meters (5,460 ft)[1] |
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1,350 meters (4,400 ft)[1] |
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Numerous ground forces, dropships, and support aircraft |
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The Esteem was a Covenant CPV-class heavy destroyer.[3] The Esteem sent a taunting message, a form of psychological warfare, to the UNSC Pillar of Autumn during the Fall of Reach.[4]
Message
• CPV Esteem (DE H c-10)
- SCS Pillar of Autumn
- RECEIVED (trans) 04.2.7.1139
- via x-process 02988.2.32.738288
- (process owner BW - AI - Class III)
"You will not know where we have struck until you have fallen."
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f g h Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 48
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 270
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 275
- ^ Transmissions promotional material.