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{{Title|''Kerel''-pattern assault carrier}} | {{Title|''Kerel''-pattern assault carrier}} | ||
{{Status|Canon}} | {{Status|Canon}} | ||
{{Infobox/Ships | {{Infobox/Ships | ||
|name = ''Kerel''-pattern | |name = ''Kerel''-pattern | ||
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|nocollapse = yes | |nocollapse = yes | ||
|type = | |type = | ||
*[[ | *[[Examiner]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=262}} | ||
*[[Covenant carrier|Assault carrier]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | *[[Covenant carrier|Assault carrier]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
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|width = {{Convert|2118|m|ft|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|WPShadow}}{{Ref/Reuse|WPSong}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} | |width = {{Convert|2118|m|ft|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|WPShadow}}{{Ref/Reuse|WPSong}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} | ||
|height = {{Convert|746|m|ft|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|WPShadow}}{{Ref/Reuse|WPSong}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} | |height = {{Convert|746|m|ft|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|WPShadow}}{{Ref/Reuse|WPSong}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} | ||
|mass = 2. | |mass = 2.1 billion tonnes{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | ||
|power = [[Pinch fusion reactor]]{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | |power = [[Pinch fusion reactor]]{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | ||
|maneuver drive = 3× ''Raphyus''-pattern [[repulsor engine]]s{{Ref/Reuse|WF}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Mythos|HM|Page=151-152|Detail=While these pages visually depict a ''Syfon''-pattern carrier, the information itself describes ''Shadow of Intent'' - canonically a ''Kerel''-pattern vessel}} | |maneuver drive = 3× ''Raphyus''-pattern [[repulsor engine]]s{{Ref/Reuse|WF}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Mythos|HM|Page=151-152|Detail=While these pages visually depict a ''Syfon''-pattern carrier, the information itself describes ''Shadow of Intent'' - canonically a ''Kerel''-pattern vessel}} | ||
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|ew = | |ew = | ||
|armaments = | |armaments = | ||
*1× [[ | *1× [[Energy projector|''Infernus''-pattern superheavy excavation beam]]{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | ||
*2× [[ | *2× [[Energy projector|''Urpeon''-pattern superheavy plasma lances]]{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | ||
*8× [[ | *8× [[Energy projector|''Luxor''-pattern heavy plasma beam emitters]]{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | ||
*24× [[Plasma torpedo|''Mictix''-pattern heavy plasma torpedo silos]]{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | *24× [[Plasma torpedo|''Mictix''-pattern heavy plasma torpedo silos]]{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | ||
*700× [[Pulse laser turret|''Ferriel''-pattern pulse lasers]]{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | *700× [[Pulse laser turret|''Ferriel''-pattern pulse lasers]]{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | ||
|aircraft = | |aircraft = | ||
*250× [[Covenant drop pod|Insertion pods]]{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | *250× [[Covenant drop pod|Insertion pods]]{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | ||
*44× [[Spirit]]/[[ | *44× [[Spirit]]/[[Phantom1]] dropships{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | ||
*20× [[R'sisho-pattern Tick|Tick]] boarding craft{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | *20× [[R'sisho-pattern Tick|Tick]] boarding craft{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | ||
*600× [[Banshee]] flyers{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | *600× [[Banshee]] flyers{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} | ||
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The ship's primary weapon is an [[Excavation beam|''Infernus''-pattern excavation beam]], the same model of excavation beam as that fitted on the much smaller {{Pattern|Sinaris|heavy destroyer}}s.{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} This weapon is mounted on the vessel's prow, and is used for artifact excavation and military compliance operations.{{Ref/Reuse|Mythos}} Augmenting this weapon are an additional two [[Plasma lance|''Urpeon''-pattern plasma lances]] for heavy anti-ship work.{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} The plasma lances are located on the dorsal surface of the ship, inside a teardrop-shaped emitter linked directly to the central pinch fusion reactor.{{Ref/Reuse|Mythos}}{{Ref/Reuse|Cairo}} | The ship's primary weapon is an [[Excavation beam|''Infernus''-pattern excavation beam]], the same model of excavation beam as that fitted on the much smaller {{Pattern|Sinaris|heavy destroyer}}s.{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} This weapon is mounted on the vessel's prow, and is used for artifact excavation and military compliance operations.{{Ref/Reuse|Mythos}} Augmenting this weapon are an additional two [[Plasma lance|''Urpeon''-pattern plasma lances]] for heavy anti-ship work.{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} The plasma lances are located on the dorsal surface of the ship, inside a teardrop-shaped emitter linked directly to the central pinch fusion reactor.{{Ref/Reuse|Mythos}}{{Ref/Reuse|Cairo}} | ||
The class is additionally fitted with eight [[Plasma beam | The class is additionally fitted with eight [[Plasma beam|''Luxor''-pattern heavy plasma beam emitters]] and twenty-four [[Plasma torpedo|''Mictix''-pattern heavy plasma torpedo]] silos, alongside an array of 700 [[Pulse laser turret|''Ferriel''-pattern pulse laser]] turrets.{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} Seven [[plasma cannon]]s line the horizontal trench running across the ship's prow. These weapons can be fired individually or combined to fire their energy in one devastating mass - though require the ship's shields to be disabled to fire.{{Ref/Reuse|SoI}} The plasma cannons are likely the ''Luxor'' plasma beams or, more likely, the ''Mictix'' plasma torpedo silos, based on their usage during the [[Ambush at Duraan]].{{Ref/Reuse|SoI}} | ||
===Crew and complement=== | ===Crew and complement=== | ||
[[File:H4 Prologue CAS Carrier.jpg|thumb|250px|A carrier discharging its assault aircraft over a human city.]] | [[File:H4 Prologue CAS Carrier.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A carrier discharging its assault aircraft over a human city.]] | ||
''Kerel''-pattern carriers are capable of operation with a crew of as few as two hundred [[Superior]]s - even in dire circumstances such as those faced by the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] during the [[Blooding Years]].{{Ref/Reuse|WF}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=SoI|HSoI}} The hooked prow's endmost section contains living and entertainment quarters for the ship's permanent crew. Recreational facilities include habitat domes and hunting preserves, similar in nature to those of the {{Pattern|Mjern|agricultural support ship}}.{{Ref/Reuse|Mythos}} | ''Kerel''-pattern carriers are capable of operation with a crew of as few as two hundred [[Superior]]s - even in dire circumstances such as those faced by the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] during the [[Blooding Years]].{{Ref/Reuse|WF}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=SoI|HSoI}} The hooked prow's endmost section contains living and entertainment quarters for the ship's permanent crew. Recreational facilities include habitat domes and hunting preserves, similar in nature to those of the {{Pattern|Mjern|agricultural support ship}}.{{Ref/Reuse|Mythos}} | ||
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===Usage=== | ===Usage=== | ||
In the [[Covenant ship classification system|starship classification system]], the ''Kerel''-pattern is considered a part of the [[Examiner | In the [[Covenant ship classification system|starship classification system]], the ''Kerel''-pattern is considered a part of the [[Examiner]] category of vessels.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
Within the [[Three-letter ship classification system|hull classifications]] of Covenant ships undertaken by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]], the ''Kerel'' is one of two warships designated the CAS-class assault carrier - alongside its more common cousin the {{Pattern|Syfon|assault carrier|}}.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} The "S", for ''Salvation'', denotes that the ''CAS''-class assault carrier is a dedicated [[warship]].{{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=30|M=10|Y=2021}} Along with the Covenant's other [[Covenant assault carrier|assault carriers]] and [[Covenant supercarrier|supercarriers]], the ''Kerel''-pattern assault carrier was designated a Class-Five flagship carrier by the [[United Nations Space Command]] due to their use as a [[flagship]] of Covenant fleets.{{Ref/Generic|Id=DD4|[[Data Drop|Data Drop 4]]}} | Within the [[Three-letter ship classification system|hull classifications]] of Covenant ships undertaken by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]], the ''Kerel'' is one of two warships designated the CAS-class assault carrier - alongside its more common cousin the {{Pattern|Syfon|assault carrier|}}.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} The "S", for ''Salvation'', denotes that the ''CAS''-class assault carrier is a dedicated [[warship]].{{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=30|M=10|Y=2021}} Along with the Covenant's other [[Covenant assault carrier|assault carriers]] and [[Covenant supercarrier|supercarriers]], the ''Kerel''-pattern assault carrier was designated a Class-Five flagship carrier by the [[United Nations Space Command]] due to their use as a [[flagship]] of Covenant fleets.{{Ref/Generic|Id=DD4|[[Data Drop|Data Drop 4]]}} | ||
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**At least two ''Kerel''-pattern carriers.{{Ref/Reuse|HE1}} | **At least two ''Kerel''-pattern carriers.{{Ref/Reuse|HE1}} | ||
*[[Swords of Sanghelios]] | *[[Swords of Sanghelios]] | ||
** | **At least two ''Kerel''-pattern carriers. | ||
***''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' | ***''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' | ||
*** | ***One unidentified vessel employed during the [[Attack on Ealen IV]].{{Ref/Comic|Id=HE1|HE|Issue=1}} | ||
*[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] {{C|defunct}} | *[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] {{C|defunct}} | ||
**''[[Song of Retribution]]'' | **''[[Song of Retribution]]'' | ||
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File:H2A Terminals - BattleofMeridian.jpg|A triad of ''Kerel''-pattern assault carriers fly in formation after the [[Battle of Meridian]]; leading them is the ''[[Solemn Penance]]''. | File:H2A Terminals - BattleofMeridian.jpg|A triad of ''Kerel''-pattern assault carriers fly in formation after the [[Battle of Meridian]]; leading them is the ''[[Solemn Penance]]''. | ||
File:H2A Terminals - High Charity interior.jpg|A ''Kerel''-pattern assault carrier holds position above the great city of ''High Charity'' alongside several ''Ket''-pattern battlecruisers. | File:H2A Terminals - High Charity interior.jpg|A ''Kerel''-pattern assault carrier holds position above the great city of ''High Charity'' alongside several ''Ket''-pattern battlecruisers. | ||
File:HINF Concept AssaultCarrier.jpg|Early concept art for ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' of a ''CAS''-class assault carrier. | |||
File:HTV-Unbound-HighCharity.jpg|''CAS''-class assault carriers protecting High Charity in ''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | *''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Television Series]]'' | |||
**''[[Contact]]'' | |||
**''[[Unbound]]'' | |||
{{Col-end}} | {{Col-end}} | ||