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This '''unidentified ship''' is a classification of [[Covenant assault carrier|assault carrier]] in the service of the [[Covenant]] [[Covenant fleet|starfleet]] | This '''unidentified ship''' is a classification of [[Covenant assault carrier|assault carrier]] of unknown [[design pattern]] or [[Three-letter ship classification system|three-letter code]], in the service of the [[Covenant]] [[Covenant fleet|starfleet]] and the [[Covenant remnants|empire's remnants]].{{Ref/Site|Id=CFLegendary|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-legendary-endings|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Legendary Endings|D=25|M=4|Y=2022}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
Unlike other assault carrier classifications, this design forgoes the distinctive silver hull of its sister {{Pattern|Kerel|assault carrier|}} and {{Pattern|Syfon|assault carrier}}s for a blue-purple [[nanolaminate]] battleplate more reminiscent of regular mainline [[Covenant starship]]s. This hull is reinforced by an additional layer of matte-black armour plating trim, giving the ship a distinctive look among the ships of the Covenant fleet.{{Ref/Game|Id=Model|HR|Assault carrier in-game model}} The channels between nanolaminate plates are lined with a series of bright lights,{{Ref/Reuse|Model}} and the hull overall is reinforced with an [[Energy shielding|energy shield]] system capable of deflecting the blow of even a [[United Nations Space Command]] [[Brightlance reflex laser]] - the primary armament on the {{Class|Mulsanne|light frigate}}.{{Ref/Reuse|CFLegendary}}{{Ref/Reuse|Highpower}} | Unlike other assault carrier classifications, this design forgoes the distinctive silver hull of its sister {{Pattern|Kerel|assault carrier|}} and {{Pattern|Syfon|assault carrier}}s for a blue-purple [[nanolaminate]] battleplate more reminiscent of regular mainline [[Covenant starship]]s. This hull is reinforced by an additional layer of matte-black armour plating trim, giving the ship a distinctive look among the ships of the Covenant fleet. The design retains the distinctive rear cowling that surrounds the after of the ship in a similar fashion to the ''Kerel''-design.{{Ref/Game|Id=Model|HR|Assault carrier in-game model}} The channels between nanolaminate plates are lined with a series of bright lights,{{Ref/Reuse|Model}} and the hull overall is reinforced with an [[Energy shielding|energy shield]] system capable of deflecting the blow of even a [[United Nations Space Command]] [[Brightlance reflex laser]] - the primary armament on the {{Class|Mulsanne|light frigate}}.{{Ref/Reuse|CFLegendary}}{{Ref/Reuse|Highpower}} | ||
The carriers follow the standard assault carrier design language of a hooked prow and two primary hull sections, with three [[repulsor engine]]s serving as the main sublight [[maneuver drive]] system.{{Ref/Reuse|Model}} | The carriers follow the standard assault carrier design language of a hooked prow and two primary hull sections, with three [[repulsor engine]]s serving as the main sublight [[maneuver drive]] system.{{Ref/Reuse|Model}} | ||
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While the carrier's full and precise armaments list is unknown, their weapons complement is considered more than a match for a [[UNSC frigate]] of the {{Class|Mulsanne|light frigate}}. These weapons are extremely destructive, and cannot be used effectively in close-air support of ground forces for fear of massive collateral damage.{{Ref/Reuse|CFLegendary}} | While the carrier's full and precise armaments list is unknown, their weapons complement is considered more than a match for a [[UNSC frigate]] of the {{Class|Mulsanne|light frigate}}. These weapons are extremely destructive, and cannot be used effectively in close-air support of ground forces for fear of massive collateral damage.{{Ref/Reuse|CFLegendary}} | ||
Based on other assault carrier classes in Covenant service, it is likely that the carrier's armaments consist of at least some form of [[energy projector]], [[plasma lance]]s, [[ | Based on other assault carrier classes in Covenant service, it is likely that the carrier's armaments consist of at least some form of [[energy projector]], [[plasma lance]]s, [[Plasma beam emitter]]s, [[plasma torpedo]]es and [[pulse laser turret]]s. | ||
==Ships of the line== | ==Ships of the line== | ||
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==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
[[File:Mythos - Second Fleet of Solemn Accord.png|thumb | [[File:Mythos - Second Fleet of Solemn Accord.png|thumb|250px|An assault carrier of this class (left) leading the [[Second Fleet of Solemn Accord]] over Sigma Octanus IV, alongside a ''Syfon''-pattern assault carrier (bottom, middle).]] | ||
Multiple carriers of this class were used by the [[Covenant]] in [[2552]], during the final months of the [[Human-Covenant War]]. One such vessel served in the [[Second Fleet of Solemn Accord]] during the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]], leading the fleet alongside a {{Pattern| | Multiple carriers of this class were used by the [[Covenant]] in [[2552]], during the final months of the [[Human-Covenant War]]. One such vessel served in the [[Second Fleet of Solemn Accord]] during the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]], leading the fleet alongside a {{Pattern|Syfon|assault carrier}} and a number of [[Covenant battlecruiser]]s and [[Covenant corvette|corvettes]].{{Ref/Book|Id=HM|HM|Page=82}} During the [[Fall of Reach]] in mid-August, three such carriers appeared as part of the fleet sent by the [[Ministry of Resolution]] to relieve the battered [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]]. The carriers, and their battlecruiser escort, emerged from [[Slipstream space|slipspace]] in orbit over Reach in the minutes following the destruction of the {{Pattern|Sh'wada|supercarrier}} ''[[Long Night of Solace]]'' at the conclusion of [[Operation: UPPER CUT]].{{Ref/Level|Id=LNoS|HR|Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace}} | ||
The carriers have continued to see usage in the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war era]] in the service of the [[Covenant remnants]]. An unidentified warlord made use of one such vessel, ''[[Purveyor of Virtue]]'', during an attack on a UNSC [[Highpower|fuel processing facility]] at some point following [[2553]]. The carrier was forced onto a level playing field with the defending {{Class|Mulsanne|light frigate}}, {{UNSCShip|Panama}}, as its primary starship weaponry was too powerful to use in the engagement without also destroying the facility it had been | The carriers have continued to see usage in the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war era]] in the service of the [[Covenant remnants]]. An unidentified warlord made use of one such vessel, ''[[Purveyor of Virtue]]'', during an attack on a UNSC [[Highpower|fuel processing facility]] at some point following [[2553]]. The carrier was forced onto a level playing field with the defending {{Class|Mulsanne|light frigate}}, {{UNSCShip|Panama}}, as its primary starship weaponry was too powerful to use in the engagement without also destroying the facility it had been instructed to capture. During the battle, ''Purveyor of Virtue''{{'}}s energy shields were attacked by the frigate's [[Brightlance reflex laser]] multiple times.{{Ref/Reuse|CFLegendary}}{{Ref/Map|Id=Highpower|HINF|Highpower}} | ||
==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
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File:HR CAS assaultcarrier Render2.png|A render of the carrier model from ''Halo: Reach''. | File:HR CAS assaultcarrier Render2.png|A render of the carrier model from ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
File:HR-CAS-Assaultcarrier-Render.png|Renders of the carrier model from ''Halo: Reach''. | File:HR-CAS-Assaultcarrier-Render.png|Renders of the carrier model from ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
File:Reach_AssaultCarriers.jpg|Multiple carriers leading the Ministry of Resolution fleet over Reach, following ''Long Night of Solace''{{'}}s destruction. | |||
File:HR LNoS AssaultCarrier Screenshot 1.png|A carrier of this class over Reach. | File:HR LNoS AssaultCarrier Screenshot 1.png|A carrier of this class over Reach. | ||
File:HR LNoS AssaultCarrier Screenshot 2.png|A carrier of this class over Reach. | File:HR LNoS AssaultCarrier Screenshot 2.png|A carrier of this class over Reach. | ||
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File:HR LNoS AssaultCarrier Screenshot 6.png|Two carriers of this class over Reach. | File:HR LNoS AssaultCarrier Screenshot 6.png|Two carriers of this class over Reach. | ||
File:HINF_Carrier.png|''Purveyor of Virtue'' in the postwar era. | File:HINF_Carrier.png|''Purveyor of Virtue'' in the postwar era. | ||
File:HTV-Unbound-HighCharity.jpg|Assault carriers of the class protecting High Charity in ''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''. | |||
File:HTV-S2Covieships.jpg|Assault carriers and ''Ceudar''-class corvettes rising from the clouds. | |||
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*''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]'' | *''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | *''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Television Series]]'' | |||
**''[[Contact]]'' | |||
**''[[Unbound]]'' | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== |