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*Four ''Pok''-pattern [[Laser|beam lasers]]{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet72}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | *Four ''Pok''-pattern [[Laser|beam lasers]]{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet72}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
*Six ''Sintra''-pattern [[plasma torpedo]] silos{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet72}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | *Six ''Sintra''-pattern [[plasma torpedo]] silos{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet72}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
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|air facilities = At least one [[hangar bay]]{{Ref/Novel|Id=Umbrage|Vertical Umbrage}}{{Ref/Site|Id=WPUmbrage|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-4-vertical-umbrage|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 - Vertical Umbrage|D=07|M=11|Y=2022|LocalArchive=Archive:Vertical Umbrage}} | |air facilities = At least one [[hangar bay]]{{Ref/Novel|Id=Umbrage|Vertical Umbrage}}{{Ref/Site|Id=WPUmbrage|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-4-vertical-umbrage|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 - Vertical Umbrage|D=07|M=11|Y=2022|LocalArchive=Archive:Vertical Umbrage}} | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
[[File: | [[File:FoR TAS - Unrelenting fires.png|thumb|250px|left|''[[Unrelenting]]'' firing its ''Sintra''-pattern plasma torpedoes.{{Ref/Reuse|AS}}]] | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
Described by UNSC personnel as resembling a "luminous manta ray",{{Ref/Novel|HFS|Chapter=22}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}{{Ref/Reuse|WPCruiser}} the ''Zanar'' is essentially a smaller, weaker version of the {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} The design originated as a mutation (albeit a stable one) in the [[design pattern]] of the larger {{Pattern|Elefen|battlecruiser|}} and {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}s used in a more general role by the Covenant military—resulting in a vessel several times smaller than its forebears though retaining similar proportions and silhouette.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet72}} | Described by UNSC personnel as resembling a "luminous manta ray",{{Ref/Novel|HFS|Chapter=22}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}{{Ref/Reuse|WPCruiser}} the ''Zanar'' is essentially a smaller, weaker version of the {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} The design originated as a mutation (albeit a stable one) in the [[design pattern]] of the larger {{Pattern|Elefen|battlecruiser|}} and {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}s used in a more general role by the Covenant military—resulting in a vessel several times smaller than its forebears though retaining similar proportions and silhouette.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet72}} | ||
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The ''Zanar'' is fitted with a [[hangar bay]] capable of hosting at least a handful of [[Phantom]] dropships or other aircraft, alongside an escape pod bay stocking at least ten pods{{Ref/Reuse|SOIPods}} including {{Pattern|Gloto'kas|Assault Carapace|}} and {{Pattern|Gloto'kef|Assault Carapace}}s. Some ships used by the Covenant's remnants in the post-war era, such as ''[[Panom's Canticle]]'', have additionally demonstrated the capability to host a small on-board troop complement—likely a result of the cruiser's converted use as a mainline warship.{{Ref/SpOps|Memento Mori|Everything Has Gone Wrong}}{{Ref/Reuse|Umbrage}}{{Ref/Reuse|WPUmbrage}} In extreme circumstances, such as those of ''[[Spear of Light]]''{{'}}s guerilla campaign, a light cruiser may even host as many as fifty warriors.{{Ref/Reuse|SOIPods}} | The ''Zanar'' is fitted with a [[hangar bay]] capable of hosting at least a handful of [[Phantom]] dropships or other aircraft, alongside an escape pod bay stocking at least ten pods{{Ref/Reuse|SOIPods}} including {{Pattern|Gloto'kas|Assault Carapace|}} and {{Pattern|Gloto'kef|Assault Carapace}}s. Some ships used by the Covenant's remnants in the post-war era, such as ''[[Panom's Canticle]]'', have additionally demonstrated the capability to host a small on-board troop complement—likely a result of the cruiser's converted use as a mainline warship.{{Ref/SpOps|Memento Mori|Everything Has Gone Wrong}}{{Ref/Reuse|Umbrage}}{{Ref/Reuse|WPUmbrage}} In extreme circumstances, such as those of ''[[Spear of Light]]''{{'}}s guerilla campaign, a light cruiser may even host as many as fifty warriors.{{Ref/Reuse|SOIPods}} | ||
[[File: | [[File:H4 Landfall Corvette.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A ''Zanar''-pattern light cruiser and a {{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}} over Casbah City in 2552.{{Ref/Reuse|Landfall}}]] | ||
===Usage=== | ===Usage=== | ||
Within the [[Three-letter ship classification system|hull classifications]] of Covenant ships undertaken by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]], the ''Zanar'' is designated the CRS-class light cruiser—owing to the vessel's similar shape to the larger battlecruiser classes more commonly seen during the [[Human-Covenant War]] and its origins as a pattern mutation thereof.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} Despite this, the ''Zanar'' was never used in the Covenant military in a role analogous to a cruiser, and the term is simply one applied by [[human]]ity.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet72}} The "R", for ''Reverence'', in the cruiser's three-letter classification code indicates that the cruiser is capable of conducting reconnaissance missions and is capable of excavating [[Forerunner]] artifacts. The "S", for ''Salvation'', denotes that the ''CRS''-class light cruiser 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}} ''Zanar''-pattern ships are considered effective when used in interference, attack,{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} interdiction and support roles.{{Ref/Reuse|WPCruiser}} | Within the [[Three-letter ship classification system|hull classifications]] of Covenant ships undertaken by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]], the ''Zanar'' is designated the CRS-class light cruiser—owing to the vessel's similar shape to the larger battlecruiser classes more commonly seen during the [[Human-Covenant War]] and its origins as a pattern mutation thereof.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} Despite this, the ''Zanar'' was never used in the Covenant military in a role analogous to a cruiser, and the term is simply one applied by [[human]]ity.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet72}} The "R", for ''Reverence'', in the cruiser's three-letter classification code indicates that the cruiser is capable of conducting reconnaissance missions and is capable of excavating [[Forerunner]] artifacts. The "S", for ''Salvation'', denotes that the ''CRS''-class light cruiser 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}} ''Zanar''-pattern ships are considered effective when used in interference, attack,{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} interdiction and support roles.{{Ref/Reuse|WPCruiser}} | ||
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During the [[Human-Covenant War]], ''Zanar''s proved themselves surprisingly effective against the [[UNSC Navy]] early in the war, leading to some Covenant commanders reconsidering their status and beginning to add them to their fleets throughout the conflict. These vessels most often served as internal fleet security, or as escorts for larger warships.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Despite the lowly status of a ''Zanar''-pattern cruiser, their crews still believed themselves above the "distasteful" assignment of escort of [[executor]]-type ships such as the {{Pattern|Sinaris|heavy destroyer}}. As such, they could rarely be counted on to do little more than basic duties.{{Ref/Book|HWF|Page=60-61}} | During the [[Human-Covenant War]], ''Zanar''s proved themselves surprisingly effective against the [[UNSC Navy]] early in the war, leading to some Covenant commanders reconsidering their status and beginning to add them to their fleets throughout the conflict. These vessels most often served as internal fleet security, or as escorts for larger warships.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Despite the lowly status of a ''Zanar''-pattern cruiser, their crews still believed themselves above the "distasteful" assignment of escort of [[executor]]-type ships such as the {{Pattern|Sinaris|heavy destroyer}}. As such, they could rarely be counted on to do little more than basic duties.{{Ref/Book|HWF|Page=60-61}} | ||
[[File: | [[File:H4 SO S01E10 Palmer watching Covenant fleet.jpg|thumb|250px|''Zanar''-pattern cruisers escorting a ''Maugen''-pattern armored cruiser away from Requiem during the final stages of the Requiem Campaign in 2558.{{Ref/Reuse|Exodus}}]] | ||
''Zanar''-pattern cruisers emerged in the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war]] era as a particularly common vessel to the [[Covenant remnants|remnant warlords]], due to their versatility and commonality. In many cases, these vessels were picked up and promoted from their policing duties to tools of war. Many ''Zanar''-pattern vessels served as loyal escorts for the [[procurator]]s of the [[San'Shyuum flotilla]] who fled the [[Fall of High Charity]] in [[2552]],{{Ref/Book|HWF|Page=68-69}} while a large stockpile were secured for use by [[Jul 'Mdama]] and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|his Covenant]] thanks to their raid of an old imperial stockpile on a moon once orbited by High Charity.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Jul's Covenant in particular emphasised the use of ''Zanar''-pattern cruisers for the long-term occupation of [[Requiem]], and were used as escorts for his {{Pattern|Kerel|assault carrier}}s and {{Pattern|Maugen|armored cruiser}}s throughout his campaigns.{{Ref/Reuse|Have S'moa}} | ''Zanar''-pattern cruisers emerged in the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war]] era as a particularly common vessel to the [[Covenant remnants|remnant warlords]], due to their versatility and commonality. In many cases, these vessels were picked up and promoted from their policing duties to tools of war. Many ''Zanar''-pattern vessels served as loyal escorts for the [[procurator]]s of the [[San'Shyuum flotilla]] who fled the [[Fall of High Charity]] in [[2552]],{{Ref/Book|HWF|Page=68-69}} while a large stockpile were secured for use by [[Jul 'Mdama]] and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|his Covenant]] thanks to their raid of an old imperial stockpile on a moon once orbited by High Charity.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Jul's Covenant in particular emphasised the use of ''Zanar''-pattern cruisers for the long-term occupation of [[Requiem]], and were used as escorts for his {{Pattern|Kerel|assault carrier}}s and {{Pattern|Maugen|armored cruiser}}s throughout his campaigns.{{Ref/Reuse|Have S'moa}} | ||
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==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
===Human-Covenant War=== | ===Human-Covenant War=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:HLC battle for earth.png|250px|thumb|A ''Zanar''-pattern light cruiser overseeing the ground conflict on Earth in 2552.{{Ref/Reuse|Crate}}]] | ||
The ''Zanar''-pattern emerged during the [[Ages of Conflict|Sixth Age of Conflict]] as a stable mutation of the larger battlecruisers of Covenant usage.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet72}} It continued to see use internally throughout the Covenant's imperial fiefdoms until the emergence of the [[Human-Covenant War]], during which they saw action in some of the war's first engagements such as the [[Battle of Chi Ceti]]{{Ref/Film|Id=AS|TFoRAS}}—though were ultimately rarely seen by human forces.{{Ref/Reuse|WPCruiser}} Their nonetheless successful combat record against humanity during the war did mean that some officers began to consider adding them to their own fleets, if for no other reason than serving as internal policing roles—freeing up other ships for more important assignments.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} As such for the majority of the war, ''Zanar''-pattern ships were assigned in rear echelon assignments to ensure Covenant supply lines were well protected. This made them a prime target for opportunistic warlords during and after the Great Schism to expand their fleets, using them in more combat focused roles than they were intended for.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet72}} Light cruisers were later employed during the [[Battle of Psi Serpentis]] in [[2543]]{{Ref/Anthology|Evo|The Impossible Life and Possible Death of Preston J. Cole}} and the [[Fall of Reach]].{{Ref/Novel|HFS|Chapter=18|Quote=Two exceptions to this patrol pattern were a pair of light cruisers hovering over Menachite Mountain}} Simultaneously with the Fall of Reach, multiple ''Zanar''-pattern ships participated in the [[Battle for Tribute]], besieging [[Casbah City]] alongside a number of {{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}}s{{Ref/Map|Id=Landfall|H4|Landfall}} Later during the [[2552|same year]], they were deployed during the [[Battle for Earth|occupation]] of [[Earth]].{{Ref/Generic|Id=Crate|[[Halo Legendary Crate]]|Series 1, Crate 2 artwork ([[:File: | The ''Zanar''-pattern emerged during the [[Ages of Conflict|Sixth Age of Conflict]] as a stable mutation of the larger battlecruisers of Covenant usage.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet72}} It continued to see use internally throughout the Covenant's imperial fiefdoms until the emergence of the [[Human-Covenant War]], during which they saw action in some of the war's first engagements such as the [[Battle of Chi Ceti]]{{Ref/Film|Id=AS|TFoRAS}}—though were ultimately rarely seen by human forces.{{Ref/Reuse|WPCruiser}} Their nonetheless successful combat record against humanity during the war did mean that some officers began to consider adding them to their own fleets, if for no other reason than serving as internal policing roles—freeing up other ships for more important assignments.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} As such for the majority of the war, ''Zanar''-pattern ships were assigned in rear echelon assignments to ensure Covenant supply lines were well protected. This made them a prime target for opportunistic warlords during and after the Great Schism to expand their fleets, using them in more combat focused roles than they were intended for.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet72}} Light cruisers were later employed during the [[Battle of Psi Serpentis]] in [[2543]]{{Ref/Anthology|Evo|The Impossible Life and Possible Death of Preston J. Cole}} and the [[Fall of Reach]].{{Ref/Novel|HFS|Chapter=18|Quote=Two exceptions to this patrol pattern were a pair of light cruisers hovering over Menachite Mountain}} Simultaneously with the Fall of Reach, multiple ''Zanar''-pattern ships participated in the [[Battle for Tribute]], besieging [[Casbah City]] alongside a number of {{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}}s{{Ref/Map|Id=Landfall|H4|Landfall}} Later during the [[2552|same year]], they were deployed during the [[Battle for Earth|occupation]] of [[Earth]].{{Ref/Generic|Id=Crate|[[Halo Legendary Crate]]|Series 1, Crate 2 artwork ([[:File:HLC battle for earth.png|File link]])}} | ||
===Post-war=== | ===Post-war=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:HE15 Infinity Attacked.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Multiple ''Zanar''-pattern cruisers ambushing UNSC ''Infinity'' over Aktis IV in mid-2558.{{Ref/Reuse|HE15}}]] | ||
At the onset of the [[Great Schism]] at the war's end, ''Zanar''-pattern cruisers were widely seized by warlords across the former-empire.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet72}} The heavily-modified light cruiser ''[[Spear of Light]]'' acted as the vessel for [[Prelate]] [[Tem'Bhetek]] who used it to rescue the [[Boru'a'Neem|Minister of Preparation]] during the [[Fall of High Charity]] and personally destroyed a number of Sangheili-controlled vessels such as the {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Eternal Reward]]''. Convinced that [[Rtas 'Vadum]] was responsible for the death of his family, the Prelate formed [[Tem'Bhetek's faction|a faction]] to get revenge upon the [[Sangheili]]. The cruiser attacked two [[Sangheili colonies]] and ambushed the ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' at the second one with the crew abandoning the ''Spear of Light'' to board the ''Shadow of Intent''. After the boarders were repelled, the cruiser was captured and its navigation database led the Sangheili to the [[prototype Halo installation]].{{Ref/Novel|HSoI}} | At the onset of the [[Great Schism]] at the war's end, ''Zanar''-pattern cruisers were widely seized by warlords across the former-empire.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet72}} The heavily-modified light cruiser ''[[Spear of Light]]'' acted as the vessel for [[Prelate]] [[Tem'Bhetek]] who used it to rescue the [[Boru'a'Neem|Minister of Preparation]] during the [[Fall of High Charity]] and personally destroyed a number of Sangheili-controlled vessels such as the {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Eternal Reward]]''. Convinced that [[Rtas 'Vadum]] was responsible for the death of his family, the Prelate formed [[Tem'Bhetek's faction|a faction]] to get revenge upon the [[Sangheili]]. The cruiser attacked two [[Sangheili colonies]] and ambushed the ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' at the second one with the crew abandoning the ''Spear of Light'' to board the ''Shadow of Intent''. After the boarders were repelled, the cruiser was captured and its navigation database led the Sangheili to the [[prototype Halo installation]].{{Ref/Novel|HSoI}} | ||