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This class of starship is extremely well-armed, boasting multiple [[pulse laser]] turrets, [[plasma torpedo]] launcher(s), a single [[Energy Projector]] and a | This class of starship is extremely well-armed, boasting multiple [[pulse laser]] turrets, [[plasma torpedo]] launcher(s), a single [[Energy Projector]], and a full compliment of [[Seraph]] starfighters. | ||
This dangerous warship classification has the distinctive three huge sections of most heavier Covenant warships, mirroring the lethality of its larger cousins. They are used as escorts for battlegroups using larger ship classes, able to hold their own in combat protecting their battlegroup from threats. | This dangerous warship classification has the distinctive three huge sections of most heavier Covenant warships, mirroring the lethality of its larger cousins. They are used as escorts for battlegroups using larger ship classes, able to hold their own in combat while protecting their battlegroup from threats. | ||
== Vessels of this Classification == | == Vessels of this Classification == | ||
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The Covenant Destroyer[1] is a warship classification within the Covenant Navy.
Background
This class of starship is extremely well-armed, boasting multiple pulse laser turrets, plasma torpedo launcher(s), a single Energy Projector, and a full compliment of Seraph starfighters.
This dangerous warship classification has the distinctive three huge sections of most heavier Covenant warships, mirroring the lethality of its larger cousins. They are used as escorts for battlegroups using larger ship classes, able to hold their own in combat while protecting their battlegroup from threats.
Vessels of this Classification
Trivia
- Jacob Keyes noted its weapons systems, saying it turned UNSC ships into "Swiss cheese".
- Jacob Keyes destroyed one with a maneuver later dubbed as the Keyes Loop at Sigma Octanus IV.
- Covenant Destroyers are seen on the back cover of Halo Wars: Genesis.
- The Destroyer is incorrectly referred to as a Carrier in some Halo Wars guides.
Gallery
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The back cover of Halo Wars: Genesis depicting three Covenant Destroyers glassing Harvest.
A Covenant destroyer colliding with the UNSC Spirit of Fire.
