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A '''fleet''' is a large, permanent organization of ships including starships. Fleets are usually relatively large and manned by thousands of individuals on what is normally dozens or hundreds of ships. Smaller, more temporary groups of ships are generally known as [[battle group]]s. | A '''fleet''' is a large, permanent organization of ships including starships. Fleets are usually relatively large and manned by thousands of individuals on what is normally dozens or hundreds of ships. Smaller, more temporary groups of ships are generally known as [[battle group]]s. | ||
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===Covenant fleets=== | ===Covenant fleets=== | ||
{{Main|Covenant fleet}} | {{Main|Covenant fleet}} | ||
Covenant fleets are usually dominated by larger, more powerful ships. [[Covenant frigate]]s are common in smaller fleets, however, there are usually far more [[Covenant destroyer|destroyers]] and [[Covenant cruiser|cruisers]] suited for [[glassing|plasma bombardment]]. Covenant fleets are essentially self-sustaining armadas, capable of operating without supply for indefinite periods thanks to their use of [[ | Covenant fleets are usually dominated by larger, more powerful ships. [[Covenant frigate]]s are common in smaller fleets, however, there are usually far more [[Covenant destroyer|destroyers]] and [[Covenant cruiser|cruisers]] suited for [[glassing|plasma bombardment]]. Covenant fleets are essentially self-sustaining armadas, capable of operating without supply for indefinite periods thanks to their use of [[Mjern-pattern agricultural support ship|agricultural support ships]].<ref>''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'', p. 15</ref> Like Covenant ships, fleets are also given different designations mostly pertaining to religious nomenclature. Larger Covenant fleets typically contain thousands of ships, most of them {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}s and groups of {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s.{{Ref/Book|[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]|Page=276}} | ||
Large Covenant fleets are usually commanded by a [[Fleet Master]] or a [[Supreme Commander]].{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Ghosts of Onyx|Page=243}} Although, some small fleets are commanded by a singe [[Shipmaster]].<ref>''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'', "[[The Return]]"</ref> | Large Covenant fleets are usually commanded by a [[Fleet Master]] or a [[Supreme Commander]].{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Ghosts of Onyx|Page=243}} Although, some small fleets are commanded by a singe [[Shipmaster]].<ref>''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'', "[[The Return]]"</ref> | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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{{UNSC military organization}} | {{UNSC military organization}} | ||
[[Category:Fleets| ]] | [[Category:Fleets| ]] | ||