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Covenant destroyer

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A flotilla of one Covenant heavy destroyer escorted by Ceudar-pattern heavy corvettes over Reach.

Destroyer[1] is a warship classification that was used by the Covenant, before the empire's collapse in 2552.[2][3][4]

Background[edit]

There are three known classes of destroyers: the Sinaris-pattern heavy destroyer, the Wik-pattern light destroyer, and an unidentified classification of which only one example is known, represented by the Defender of Faith. An additional so-called "super-destroyer" has been referenced by United Nations Space Command personnel in naval warfare, though this is an informal term used to describe the Rasus-pattern interdictor. CPV-class destroyers were seen in various battles early in the Human-Covenant War,[5][6] while a slightly smaller RPV-class destroyer was present during the Battle of Sigma Octanus IV in July 2552.[1]

In general, Covenant destroyers are very well-armed, boasting multiple point-defense pulse laser turrets, plasma turrets, energy projectors, and a full complement of Seraph fighters. The destroyer's weapons are so potent that UNSC Navy Captain Jacob Keyes remarked that they turned UNSC ships into "Swiss cheese" in many engagements.[7]

This warship classification features the distinctive three-section design of most heavier Covenant warships, mirroring the deadliness of its larger counterparts. Destroyers are often used as escorts for fleets or task forces and are able to hold their own in combat, while protecting more valuable ships from enemy threats.[2]

Classes[edit]

Class Image Length Tonnage Source
Sinaris-pattern heavy destroyer A render of the CPV-class destroyer modelled by Jared Harris for the fan mod Sins of the Prophets - used in the 2022 Halo Encyclopedia. 1,664 meters (5,459 ft) 115 million metric tons [4][3]
Wik-pattern light destroyer 1,500 meters (4,921 ft) 99.7 million tonnes [4][3]
Unidentified class (Defender of Faith) 1,200 meters (3,900 ft) N/A [8]

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List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo: The Fall of Reach
  2. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Covenant Destroyer (Retrieved on Jun 30, 2022) [archive]
  3. ^ a b c Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 48
  4. ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 266
  5. ^ Halo Wars
  6. ^ Halo Wars: Genesis
  7. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 145
  8. ^ Halo: The Thursday War, chapter 12