Missionary ships are vessels employed by the Covenant Ministry of Tranquility, to explore the fringes of Covenant-controlled space.[1]
Background
Crewed primarily by Grunt and Jackal, they are often sent out to search and find Forerunner relics. Kig-yar privateers with their own ships are often employed for the task.
The only known Missionary Ship mentioned thus far is the Minor Transgression, which was captained by Shipmistress Chur'R-Yar and made first contact with humanity. It was destroyed during a battle with Sergeants Johnson and Byrne by the Ship Mistress, Chur'R-Yar, in an attempt to kill Sgt. Johnson.
The Minor Transgression was described as being shaped like a fishhook, with many segmented compartments and barbed antennae spanning from the prow to the stern engine. The ship had an umbilical that the crew used to board enemy vessels.
Ships of the Line
Sources
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 50