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Even though both major fleets possessed warships of such classifications, the tactical philosophies of the two species were different. The [[Covenant]], while possessing many different cruiser classifications, used [[carrier]]s as the powerhouses of their fleets. The [[UNSC]], on the other hand, used cruisers as their heaviest warships. | Even though both major fleets possessed warships of such classifications, the tactical philosophies of the two species were different. The [[Covenant]], while possessing many different cruiser classifications, used [[carrier]]s as the powerhouses of their fleets. The [[UNSC]], on the other hand, used cruisers as their heaviest warships. | ||
However, it should be noted that Covenant cruisers dwarfed their [[UNSC]] counterparts, and are much more powerful. For example, even the smallest Covenant cruisers contain powerful shields that are capable of withstanding several MAC rounds. ( | However, it should be noted that Covenant cruisers dwarfed their [[UNSC]] counterparts, and are much more powerful. For example, even the smallest Covenant cruisers contain powerful shields that are capable of withstanding several MAC rounds. (see Wallace and his encounter with a small cruiser)<ref>[[Halo: First Strike]]</ref>. | ||
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Further more, there are likely to be different | Further more, there are likely to be different sub-classifications of cruisers: light cruisers, medium cruisers, heavy cruisers, battlecruisers, and supercruisers, in order of increasing tonnage and power. | ||
==Cruiser Classifications== | ==Cruiser Classifications== | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Carrier]] | *[[Carrier]] | ||
[[Category:Starship Classifications]] | [[Category:Starship Classifications]] | ||
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Template:Ratings The Cruiser is a type of heavily armed and armored capital warship in both the UNSC and Covenant fleets, emphasizing weaponry and armor over starfighter compliments.
Role
Even though both major fleets possessed warships of such classifications, the tactical philosophies of the two species were different. The Covenant, while possessing many different cruiser classifications, used carriers as the powerhouses of their fleets. The UNSC, on the other hand, used cruisers as their heaviest warships.
However, it should be noted that Covenant cruisers dwarfed their UNSC counterparts, and are much more powerful. For example, even the smallest Covenant cruisers contain powerful shields that are capable of withstanding several MAC rounds. (see Wallace and his encounter with a small cruiser)[1].
Sub-classifications
Further more, there are likely to be different sub-classifications of cruisers: light cruisers, medium cruisers, heavy cruisers, battlecruisers, and supercruisers, in order of increasing tonnage and power.
Cruiser Classifications
Covenant Cruisers
- Covenant Supercruiser - 3600+ meters
- Reverence-class Cruiser - 3000 meters
- Covenant Battleship - 2000 meters
- CCS-class Battlecruiser - 1782 meters
- Covenant Cruiser - 300-1455 meters
- Covenant Light Cruiser - 300 meters
UNSC Cruisers
- Marathon-class Cruiser - 1192 meters
- Halcyon-class Cruiser - 1170 meters
