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[[File:HC defensive fleet.png|thumb | [[File:HC defensive fleet.png|thumb|300px|The [[High Charity defense fleet]], the Covenant's central fleet.]] | ||
The '''Covenant fleet''' is a general term for the vast space-borne naval components of the [[Covenant]]'s [[Covenant military|military forces]].<ref>''Halo: Contact Harvest'', p. 226</ref><ref>''[[Halo: The Great Journey: The Art of Building Worlds]]'', p. 72</ref> Their roles included ship-to-ship combat, [[Glassing|orbital bombardment]], the deployment of fighters and bombers and the method of delivery for the Covenant's occupational ground forces. At its height, the Covenant fielded thousands of warships, most being able to carry fighters, dropships, ground troops and vehicles. Each Covenant fleet unit is essentially a fully-rounded armada, and is given a unique name with religious connotations similar to how Covenant vessels and colony worlds are named by their beliefs. | The '''Covenant fleet''' is a general term for the vast space-borne naval components of the [[Covenant]]'s [[Covenant military|military forces]].<ref>''Halo: Contact Harvest'', p. 226</ref><ref>''[[Halo: The Great Journey: The Art of Building Worlds]]'', p. 72</ref> Their roles included ship-to-ship combat, [[Glassing|orbital bombardment]], the deployment of fighters and bombers and the method of delivery for the Covenant's occupational ground forces. At its height, the Covenant fielded thousands of warships, most being able to carry fighters, dropships, ground troops and vehicles. Each Covenant fleet unit is essentially a fully-rounded armada, and is given a unique name with religious connotations similar to how Covenant vessels and colony worlds are named by their beliefs. | ||
Although the Covenant's collective naval forces are referenced in some contexts as the '''Covenant Navy''',{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/news/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=thesoundofsack|Site=Bungie.net|Page=The Tru7h About Co-Op in Halo 3}}{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://www.spartangames.co.uk/halo-busts-now-shipping|Site=Spartan Games|Page=Halo Busts Now Shipping}} the Covenant did not maintain distinct service branches in the same manner as the [[United Nations Space Command]] and traditional human militaries; instead, the Covenant fleets fell under the authority of various ministerial | Although the Covenant's collective naval forces are referenced in some contexts as the '''Covenant Navy''',{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/news/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=thesoundofsack|Site=Bungie.net|Page=The Tru7h About Co-Op in Halo 3}}{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://www.spartangames.co.uk/halo-busts-now-shipping|Site=Spartan Games|Page=Halo Busts Now Shipping}} the Covenant did not maintain distinct service branches in the same manner as the [[United Nations Space Command]] and traditional human militaries; instead, the Covenant fleets fell under the authority of various [[Ministry|ministerial organisations]].<ref>''See [[Covenant military#Organization]]''</ref> | ||
After the Covenant's defeat at the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]], most of these scattered assets fell under the control of the various [[Covenant remnants]]. | After the Covenant's defeat at the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]], most of these scattered assets fell under the control of the various [[Covenant remnants]]. | ||
==Organization== | ==Organization== | ||
[[File:H2A - Arrival of High Charity.jpg|thumb | [[File:H2A - Arrival of High Charity.jpg|thumb|250px|The [[High Charity defense fleet|''High Charity'' defense fleet]] exiting [[slipspace]] over [[Installation 05]].]] | ||
Despite the seemingly monolithic nature of its armed forces, the Covenant does not maintain a single standing navy. Instead, its fleets are partitioned between several | Despite the seemingly monolithic nature of its armed forces, the Covenant does not maintain a single standing navy. Instead, its fleets are partitioned between several martial and [[Ministry|ministerial organisations]], expanding and contracting as their parent ministry's influence waxes and wanes in prestige and influence.{{Ref/Reuse|HFBCRB}} Fleets could be broadly split into two major groupings: | ||
;High Fleets | |||
<!--High Fleet is presented in the Encyclopedia as a proper noun, and is thus properly capitalised.--> | |||
*High Fleets were those fleets assembled by direct order of the Covenant's [[High Council]], for a wide range of responsibilities including the location of [[Forerunner]] artefact sites and pursuing clues related to the search for the [[Halo Array]] - and were thus typically deployed on the outermost peripheries of Covenant space. Assignment to these fleets were officially positions of great honour, but in practice were often used to discretely exile powerful, charismatic and influential Sangheili into positions far from the political centre of power. Custodians of High Fleets were granted numerous ceremonial titles and names, but in practice their legacies were little more than treasure hunters on the empire's borders.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
;Ministerial fleets | |||
*Ministry fleets were those fleets distributed under the control of the various Covenant ministries - of which the most notable were the [[Ministry of Resolution]], the [[Ministry of Fervent Intercession]], and the [[Ministry of Tranquility]].<ref name=HFBCRB>''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'', Core Rule Book, p. 7</ref> Ministry fleets consisted of vast armadas commanded by a single [[Supreme Commander]], the foremost among numerous [[Fleetmaster]]s each tasked with command of their own subordinate fleets. A Supreme Commander's word was law, and could only be overruled by the parent ministry, the High Council or the Hierarchs themselves - though could be challenged by a fleet's assigned [[Minor Prophet]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=238-239}} | |||
Fleets under the Ministry of Resolution were originally tasked with patrolling Covenant space, protecting shipping and eradicating pirates, but was vastly expanded during the early stages of the Human-Covenant War to serve as deep-space exploration units beyond the fringe, protection for Ministry of Tranquility [[missionary ship]]s, and front-line units in the conquest and destruction of humanity.<ref>''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 10, 11, 175</ref> As the war with humanity wore on, the Covenant were forced to transfer patrol units to front-line fleets to replace combat losses, hoping to hide the damage humanity was managing to inflict from Sangheili leaders. Being posted to a fleet under the Ministry of Resolution was considered honorable, due to being removed from normal society for extended periods.<ref name=HFBCRB/> | Fleets under the Ministry of Resolution were originally tasked with patrolling Covenant space, protecting shipping and eradicating pirates, but was vastly expanded during the early stages of the Human-Covenant War to serve as deep-space exploration units beyond the fringe, protection for Ministry of Tranquility [[missionary ship]]s, and front-line units in the conquest and destruction of humanity.<ref>''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 10, 11, 175</ref> As the war with humanity wore on, the Covenant were forced to transfer patrol units to front-line fleets to replace combat losses, hoping to hide the damage humanity was managing to inflict from Sangheili leaders. Being posted to a fleet under the Ministry of Resolution was considered honorable, due to being removed from normal society for extended periods.<ref name=HFBCRB/> | ||
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Other Covenant ministries are known to have their own forces, though not in such great numbers. In [[850 BCE]] the [[Ministry of Anticipatory Security]] sent forces to secure Forerunner relics on Janjur Qom, and escort female San'Shyuum volunteers to High Charity. The [[Mission to Janjur Qom|disastrous mission]] led to the ministry's total dissolution, and the punishment of the Minister involved.{{Ref/Novel|Novel=Halo: Broken Circle}} In [[2525]], The [[Ministry of Conversion]] was technically the only body authorized to send ships to make contact with possible convertees, though this was routinely ignored by the Ministry of Tranquility. The Ministry of Preservation was specifically mandated with putting down local uprisings and secession attempts by the client races, and its forces were led by future Arbiter [[Ripa 'Moramee]] before 2531.<ref>''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 10</ref> In [[2552]], [[Thon 'Talamee]], shipmaster of the ''[[Clarity of Faith]]'', escorted Covenant supply convoys under the [[Ministry of Fortitude]], a ministry ostensibly tasked with ensuring the proper distribution of Forerunner relics across the Covenant.<ref>''[[Halo: Blood Line]]'', [[Halo: Blood Line Issue 1|Issue #1]]</ref> The [[Ministry of Abnegation]] held authority over the Sangheili [[Ascetics|Ascetic orders]],<ref>''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 56</ref> and the Ministers of [[Ministry of Inquisition|Inquisition]] and [[Ministry of Etiology|Etiology]] both served in Covenant fleets with some considerable authority.<ref>''[[Halo: Uprising]]'', [[Halo: Uprising Issue 4|Issue #4]]</ref><ref>''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'', [[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]</ref> | Other Covenant ministries are known to have their own forces, though not in such great numbers. In [[850 BCE]] the [[Ministry of Anticipatory Security]] sent forces to secure Forerunner relics on Janjur Qom, and escort female San'Shyuum volunteers to High Charity. The [[Mission to Janjur Qom|disastrous mission]] led to the ministry's total dissolution, and the punishment of the Minister involved.{{Ref/Novel|Novel=Halo: Broken Circle}} In [[2525]], The [[Ministry of Conversion]] was technically the only body authorized to send ships to make contact with possible convertees, though this was routinely ignored by the Ministry of Tranquility. The Ministry of Preservation was specifically mandated with putting down local uprisings and secession attempts by the client races, and its forces were led by future Arbiter [[Ripa 'Moramee]] before 2531.<ref>''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 10</ref> In [[2552]], [[Thon 'Talamee]], shipmaster of the ''[[Clarity of Faith]]'', escorted Covenant supply convoys under the [[Ministry of Fortitude]], a ministry ostensibly tasked with ensuring the proper distribution of Forerunner relics across the Covenant.<ref>''[[Halo: Blood Line]]'', [[Halo: Blood Line Issue 1|Issue #1]]</ref> The [[Ministry of Abnegation]] held authority over the Sangheili [[Ascetics|Ascetic orders]],<ref>''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 56</ref> and the Ministers of [[Ministry of Inquisition|Inquisition]] and [[Ministry of Etiology|Etiology]] both served in Covenant fleets with some considerable authority.<ref>''[[Halo: Uprising]]'', [[Halo: Uprising Issue 4|Issue #4]]</ref><ref>''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'', [[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]</ref> | ||
The largest known fleets have been known to consist of around one hundred starships of all types and variations,<ref>''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx'', p. 195</ref> and are led by a prominent [[flagship]], which is often an [[CAS-class assault carrier|assault carrier]] or in rare cases a [[ | The largest known fleets have been known to consist of around one hundred starships of all types and variations,<ref>''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx'', p. 195</ref> and are led by a prominent [[flagship]], which is often an [[CAS-class assault carrier|assault carrier]] or in rare cases a [[Sh'wada-pattern supercarrier|supercarrier]]. [[Capital ship]]s, such as the iconic {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}s, as well as numerous [[Covenant frigate|frigates]] and [[Covenant destroyer|destroyers]], usually serve as escorts to the flagship. Fleets are sustained by numerous logistics vessels, such as [[Mjern-pattern agricultural support ship|agricultural support ships]], which are organizationally attached to warship fleets, providing food and supplies.<ref>''Halo Graphic Novel'', [[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]</ref> Covenant fleets were [[Covenant fleet tactical formations|divided]] into tactical [[battle group]] formations that were used in specialized roles.<ref name="fb120">''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'', Core Rulebook, p. 120-121</ref> | ||
A number of combat [[legion]]s are often attached to a given Covenant fleet, stationed aboard the various warships available.<ref>''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', p. 350</ref> | A number of combat [[legion]]s are often attached to a given Covenant fleet, stationed aboard the various warships available.<ref>''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', p. 350</ref> | ||
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==Vessels== | ==Vessels== | ||
[[File:HFB-ClassicCovenant.jpg|thumb | [[File:HFB-ClassicCovenant.jpg|thumb|250px|Covenant ships in ''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''.]] | ||
{{Main|Covenant starship}} | {{Main|Covenant starship}} | ||
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*[[Fleet Master]] [[Voro Nar 'Mantakree]] | *[[Fleet Master]] [[Voro Nar 'Mantakree]] | ||
*[[Shipmaster]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]] | *[[Shipmaster]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]] | ||
*Shipmaster [[Orna ' | *Shipmaster [[Orna 'Fulsam]]ee | ||
*Shipmaster [[Jul 'Mdama]]ee | *Shipmaster [[Jul 'Mdama]]ee | ||
*Shipmaster [[Lat 'Ravamee]] | *Shipmaster [[Lat 'Ravamee]] | ||
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*''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'' | *''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | ||
**''[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition|Limited Edition]]'' {{Mo}} | **''[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition dossiers|Limited Edition dossiers]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]'' | *''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo: Renegades]]'' | *''[[Halo: Renegades]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'' | *''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
{{col-end}} | {{col-end}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | {{Ref/Sources}} | ||
[[Category:Covenant fleets| ]] | [[Category:Covenant fleets| ]] | ||
[[Category:Covenant military units]] | [[Category:Covenant military units]] | ||