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==Specialist formations== | ==Specialist formations== | ||
===Golden Path Battle Group=== | ===Golden Path Battle Group=== | ||
The Golden Path Battle Group specialist formation consisted of two groups of {{ | The Golden Path Battle Group specialist formation consisted of two groups of {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}} reinforced by two {{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}}s each. [[Sangheili]] [[Fleet Master]] [[Kantar 'Utaralee]] was the first to deploy the idea of a Golden Path Battle Group. A firm believer in the prowess of the ''Ket''-pattern battlecruiser, 'Utaralee moved to reinforce the medium-sized vessel with two ''SDV''-class heavy corvettes, resulting in a devastating formation with each vessel in the formation providing large fire support, especially when firing [[plasma torpedo]] ordnance.{{Ref/Reuse|spartangames}} | ||
This specialist formation provided an important fire bastion for [[Covenant fleet]]s. Two groups of a single battlecruiser and paired heavy corvettes working in close formation, the Golden Path Battle Group utilizes various armaments of the three vessels to debilitate its targets before delivering the kill-shot with a devastating brace of plasma torpedoes.{{Ref/Reuse|spartangames}} | This specialist formation provided an important fire bastion for [[Covenant fleet]]s. Two groups of a single battlecruiser and paired heavy corvettes working in close formation, the Golden Path Battle Group utilizes various armaments of the three vessels to debilitate its targets before delivering the kill-shot with a devastating brace of plasma torpedoes.{{Ref/Reuse|spartangames}} | ||
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===The Oathsworn Battle Group=== | ===The Oathsworn Battle Group=== | ||
The Oathsworn Battle Group was a specialist tactical formation used by the Covenant that consisted of two '' | The Oathsworn Battle Group was a specialist tactical formation used by the Covenant that consisted of two ''Ket''-pattern battlecruisers and four ''SDV''-class heavy corvettes, with the four heavy corvettes in two separate line formations. With the corvettes and cruisers supporting each other, the tactical formation was noted to provide an effective mix of firepower and utility. The Oathsworn Battle Group proved too difficult for the [[UNSC Navy]] to counter until later in the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|fb120}} | ||
===The Penitent Battle Group=== | ===The Penitent Battle Group=== | ||
The Penitent Battle Group was a specialist formation consisting of two '' | The Penitent Battle Group was a specialist formation consisting of two ''Ket''-pattern battlecruisers. The Penitent Battle Group was rarely employed by Covenant naval forces since most [[shipmaster]]s could not tolerate cooperating with each other in naval arrangements for long. However, when Covenant shipmasters were able to put aside their greed for glory, this battle group formation proved to be highly effective.{{Ref/Reuse|spartangames}} | ||
When overwhelming firepower was called for, the Covenant sought to pair '' | When overwhelming firepower was called for, the Covenant sought to pair ''Ket''-pattern battlecruisers to form the terrifying first-strike battle group. Though, due to the drain of fleet resources and potential for infighting this battle group caused, only a handful of Penitent Battle Groups were ever formed, and only when in dire need.{{Ref/Reuse|spartangames}} | ||
===The Sacred Pledge Battle Group=== | ===The Sacred Pledge Battle Group=== | ||
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===The Solemn Vow Battle Group=== | ===The Solemn Vow Battle Group=== | ||
The Solemn Vow Battle Group was a specialist tactical formation that consisted of two large [[warship]]s paired together to form a "hunting pack". These battle group formations often consisted of one '' | The Solemn Vow Battle Group was a specialist tactical formation that consisted of two large [[warship]]s paired together to form a "hunting pack". These battle group formations often consisted of one ''Ket''-pattern battlecruiser and one ''ORS''-class heavy cruiser. In addition, the cruisers were supported by smaller warships, such as ''SDV''-class heavy corvettes. Solemn Vow Battle Groups were often charged with scouting the outsides of engagements during the Human-Covenant War to threaten [[UNSC carrier]]s and other support vessels.{{Ref/Reuse|fb120}} | ||
===Supplicant Battle Group=== | ===Supplicant Battle Group=== | ||