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| [[File:Halo Legends - Reach Assault.png|350px|thumb|A massive armada of numerous [[Covenant]] cruisers over the [[human]] [[Inner Colony]] of [[Reach]].]] | | {{Ship Class Infobox |
| '''Covenant cruisers''' are a classification of [[Covenant starship]]s that span numerous sizes, shapes, and functions.{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=41}} They are ubiquitous and possess weapon capabilities that can bring extinction or submission.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22pg264|Enc22|Page=264-265}} Typically, Covenant cruisers are mid-sized vessels capable of conducting independent naval operations.{{Ref/Twitter|Halo|1375432606163042305|Halo|Quote=Covenant cruisers are midsize capital ships capable of conducting independent naval operations. #FictionFriday|D=27|M=3|Y=2021}} | | |name=Covenant cruiser |
| | |image=[[File:H4-CovenantCRSLightCruiser.png|250px]]<br>[[File:HR CCS Pro.png|350px]]<br>A ''CRS''-class light cruiser (top) and a ''CCS''-class battlecruiser (not to scale). |
| | |manufacturer= |
| | |line= |
| | |model= |
| | |class=[[Cruiser]] |
| | |length=Variable: |
| | *{{Convert|984|ft|m|sp=us|sigfig=3|disp=flip}} (''CRS''-class)<ref name="EVG"/> |
| | *{{Convert|5847|ft|m|sp=us|sigfig=4|disp=flip}} (''CCS''-class)<ref name="EVG"/> |
| | *{{Convert|6562|ft|m|sp=us|sigfig=4|disp=flip}} (''RCS''-class)<ref name="EVG"/> |
| | *{{Convert|9843|ft|m|sp=us|sigfig=4|disp=flip}} (''ORS''-class)<ref name="EVG"/> |
| | |width=Variable: |
| | *{{Convert|476|ft|m|sp=us|sigfig=3|disp=flip}} (''CRS''-class)<ref name="EVG"/> |
| | *{{Convert|2827|ft|m|sp=us|sigfig=4|disp=flip}} (''CCS''-class)<ref name="EVG"/> |
| | *{{Convert|3281|ft|m|sp=us|sigfig=4|disp=flip}} (''RCS''-class)<ref name="EVG"/> |
| | *{{Convert|4760|ft|m|sp=us|sigfig=4|disp=flip}} (''ORS''-class)<ref name="EVG"/> |
| | |height= |
| | |max accel= |
| | |max speed= |
| | |engine=[[Repulsor engine]]s |
| | |slipspace drive=Yes |
| | |hdsystem= |
| | |poweroutput= |
| | |power= |
| | |shield gen= |
| | |hull=Unidentified Covenant material |
| | *Equipped with energy shields |
| | |sensor= |
| | |target= |
| | |navigation= |
| | |avionics= |
| | |countermeasures= |
| | |armament= |
| | *[[Energy projector]] |
| | *[[Plasma turret]]s |
| | *[[Pulse laser turret]]s |
| | |complement=Hundreds/thousands of infantry and vehicles |
| | |crew= |
| | |skeleton= |
| | |passengers= |
| | |capacity= |
| | |consumables= |
| | |othersystems= |
| | |firstuse= |
| | |role= |
| | *Attack, interference |
| | *Occupation |
| | *Patrol, survey |
| | |era= |
| | *Pre-war era |
| | *[[Human-Covenant War]] |
| | *[[Great Schism]] |
| | *[[Second human-Covenant war]] |
| | |affiliation=[[Covenant]] |
| | *[[Covenant separatists]] |
| | *[[Covenant remnant]] |
| | }} |
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| | '''Cruiser''' is a [[Covenant]] ship classification. This category groups a number of [[capital ship]]s that share different sizes and roles, but are ubiquitous within the [[Covenant navy]]. Cruisers are usually the backbone of any [[Covenant fleet]]s.<ref name="EVG">'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 41''</ref> |
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| ==Overview== | | ==Overview== |
| Cruisers were the most prominent vessels used by the Covenant during an invasion.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} Since the beginning of [[History of the Covenant|Covenant history]], cruisers served as the empire's primary mode of galactic transportation and method of enforcing the authority of the [[Hierarchs]]. The Covenant manufactured cruisers in vast quantities, easily surpassing the numbers of any other known Covenant starship class. The role of a Covenant cruiser can be for attack, interdiction, occupation, patrol, surveying or command.{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/covenant-cruiser|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Covenant Cruiser|D=28|M=10|Y=2020}} | | Cruisers are the most prominent vessels used by the Covenant during an invasion. Each cruiser class has specific shapes and functions, but they often share an overall similar design. The different classes also have similar equipment and armament, such as [[energy shielding|energy shields]], [[Energy projector|ventral cleansing beams]], [[Plasma turret|anterior plasma cannons]] and [[Pulse laser turret|point laser defense]]. There are four primary classes: ''CRS'', ''CCS'', ''RCS'' and ''ORS''. Though there are other kinds of cruisers, their differences are minimal and they easily fall within one of the main classes.<ref name="EVG"/> |
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| ===Design details===
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| [[File:HR CCS Pro.png|300px|thumb|The distinctive shape of most Covenant cruiser classes (in this case a ''Ket''-pattern battlecruiser, mainstay of the Covenant fleet)]]
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| Each cruiser class has specific shapes and functions, but they often share an overall similar design. The different classes also have similar equipment and armament, such as [[energy shielding|energy shields]], [[Energy projector|ventral cleansing beams]], [[Plasma turret|anterior plasma cannons]] and [[Pulse laser turret|point laser defense]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | |
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| Like most starships of the [[Covenant]], cruisers follow a typical structural design—a smooth hull with wide, extensive contours and near-perfect symmetry. The design of a cruiser is reminiscent of large marine animals that are native to the [[Sangheili colonies|colonies]] of the [[Sangheili]]. Two to four [[hangar bay]]s are found on the undercarriage of each cruiser, aft of a large [[gravity lift]] that can be detached and lowered onto a world's surface. A vertical gravity beam can then be generated for the transportation of infantry, supplies, and other assets. Modular bays scattered around a cruiser can be configured as engineering, medical, armory, barracks, or [[Covenant religion|religious]] facilities. All of these facilities are interconnected by a network of narrow corridors and lifts.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
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| The [[Bridge|command deck]] is located within the center of each cruiser. This deck is a large room with a centralized bridge platform occupied by only the highest-ranking officers aboard the vessel.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
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| ==Classes== | | ==Classes== |
| There are many cruiser classes used by the Covenant, each with different roles. All classes are identified according to the standard Covenant [[Covenant fleet#Ship classification codes|starship classification code]].{{Ref/Site|Id=Have S'moa|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-have-s-moa|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Have S'moa|D=16|M=3|Y=2021}} Four primary classes of the Covenant cruiser existed: ''CRS'', ''CCS'', ''RCS'' and ''ORS''. Though there are other kinds of cruisers, their differences are minimal and they easily fall within one of the main classes.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | | There are many cruiser classes used by the Covenant, each with different roles. |
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| | *The {{Class|CRS|light cruiser}} is smaller than the average Covenant cruiser, but it still performs well during attack and interference operations.<ref name="EVG"/> Light cruisers are prominently used by the [[Covenant remnant]]. |
| ! Class !! Image !! Length !! Tonnage !! Details
| | *The {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}} is easily the most prominent warship used by the Covenant during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. It performs exceptionally during the invasion and occupation of a world.<ref name="EVG"/> |
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| | *The {{Class|RCS|armored cruiser}} is a class of cruiser mainly used for patrol and planetary occupation.<ref name="EVG"/> |
| |{{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}} || [[File:H4-CovenantCRSLightCruiser.png|300px]] || {{Convert|300|m|ft|sp=us|sigfig=4}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg264}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} || 190,000 tonnes{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg264}} || Smaller than the average Covenant cruiser, but it still performs well during attack and interference operations.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} Light cruisers are prominently used by [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]].
| | *The {{Class|ORS|heavy cruiser}} is significantly larger than most Covenant cruisers and is used for planetary occupation and naval command.<ref name="EVG"/> The heavy cruiser is often used as a support for Covenant [[flagship]]s.<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 277'' (2011 edition)</ref> |
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| | *The {{Class|Reverence|cruiser}} is a lesser class. It is a massive vessel used to bring large amounts of infantry for planetary deployment.<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 276'' (2011 edition)</ref> |
| |{{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}} || [[File:DH CCS Ket.png|300px]] || {{Convert|1782|m|ft|sp=us|sigfig=4}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg264}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} || 90.7 million tonnes{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg264}} || Easily the most prominent warship used by the Covenant during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. It performs exceptionally during the invasion and occupation of a world.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} The class was ideal during ship-to-ship engagements and during vehicle and infantry ground deployments.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
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| |{{Pattern|Elefen|battlecruiser}} || || || || One of the mainstay battlecruiser designs employed by the Covenant, alongside ''Ket''-pattern.
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| |{{Pattern|Maugen|armored cruiser}} || [[File:H4-RCSArmoredCruiser-SideFull.png|300px]] || {{Convert|2000|m|ft|sp=us|sigfig=4}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg264}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} || 122 million tonnes{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg264}} || A class of cruiser mainly used for patrol and planetary occupation.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} Developed when [[energy shielding]] technology was more limited, the class was not as heavily armed or robust as the ''CCS'' class.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
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| |{{Pattern|Varric|heavy cruiser}} || [[File:Enc22 Varric-pattern heavy cruiser.png|300px]] || {{Convert|3000|m|ft|sp=us|sigfig=4}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg264}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} || 200 million tonnes{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg264}} || Significantly larger than most Covenant cruisers and is used for planetary occupation and naval command.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} The heavy cruiser is often used as a support for Covenant [[flagship]]s.{{Ref/Book|Enc11|Page=277}}
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| An unidentified cruiser was crewed more than 10,000 Covenant troops and contains 3 [[Banshee]] squadrons and dozens of [[Wraith]]s. [[Covenant cruiser at Longhorn Valley|One such vessel]] was deployed over [[Longhorn Valley]] during the [[Fall of Reach]] following the [[Space engagements over Reach|decimation]] of the [[Epsilon Eridani Fleet]].{{Ref/Novel|HFS}}
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| ==Known vessels==
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| {{Covenant cruisers}} | | {{Covenant cruisers}} |
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| ==Gallery==
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| <gallery>
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| File:H4 TerminalCovFleet Concept.jpg|A ''[[Halo 4]]'' concept art for [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] fleet of numerous Covenant cruisers and [[CAS-class assault carrier|assault carrier]]s, including ''[[Song of Retribution]]''.
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| ==List of appearances== | | ==List of appearances== |
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| {{Col-3}}
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| *''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}} | | *''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}} |
| | **''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' |
| *''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' | | *''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' |
| *''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' | | *''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' |
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| *''[[Halo 3]]'' | | *''[[Halo 3]]'' |
| *''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'' | | *''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'' |
| *''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
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| *''[[Halo Wars]]'' | | *''[[Halo Wars]]'' |
| *''[[Halo 3: ODST Pre-mission Evaluation]]''
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| *''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
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| *''[[Halo Legends]]'' | | *''[[Halo Legends]]'' |
| **''[[The Duel]]'' | | **''[[The Duel]]'' |
| **''[[Origins]]'' | | **''[[Origins]]'' |
| **''[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]'' | | **''[[The Package]]'' |
| *''[[Halo: Evolutions]]'' | | *''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'' |
| **''[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]'' | | **''[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]'' |
| **''[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]'' | | **''[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]'' |
| **''[[The Return]]'' | | **''[[The Return]]'' |
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| *''[[Remember Reach]]'' | | *''[[Remember Reach]]'' |
| **''[[Deliver Hope]]'' | | **''[[Deliver Hope]]'' |
| *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' |
| **''[[Data pads]]'' {{Mo}}
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| *''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
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| **''[[Terminal (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
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| *''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]'' | | *''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]'' |
| *''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'' | | *''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'' |
| *''[[Halo 4]]'' | | *''[[Halo 4]]'' |
| **''[[Terminal (Halo 4)|Terminals]]''
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| **''[[Spartan Ops]]'' | | **''[[Spartan Ops]]'' |
| *''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' | | *''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' |
| *''[[Halo: Initiation]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''
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| *''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''
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| *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
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| *''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''
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| **''[[On the Brink]]''
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| **''[[Hunting Party]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''
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| {{Col-end}}
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| ==Sources== | | ==Sources== |
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| [[Category:Cruiser classes| ]] | | [[Category:The Covenant|Cruiser]] |
| [[Category:Covenant ship classes| ]] | | [[Category:Starship Classifications|Cruiser]] |
