Ceudar-pattern heavy corvette: Difference between revisions
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[[File:CirciniusIV attacked1.jpg|left|250px|thumb|A corvette fires a [[Pulse laser turret|pulse laser]] at the Corbulo Academy space elevator, destroying it.]] | [[File:CirciniusIV attacked1.jpg|left|250px|thumb|A corvette fires a [[Pulse laser turret|pulse laser]] at the Corbulo Academy space elevator, destroying it.]] | ||
SDV-class heavy corvettes saw extensive use in the Human-Covenant War, often in frontline combat roles. Typically, heavy corvettes escorted larger capital ships, deployed fighters in fleet engagements, and screened support ships from human fast-attack craft.<Ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/covenant-corvette Halo Waypoiny: Covenant Corvette]</ref> In a straight fight, they were more than a match for smaller UNSC warships, such as heavy frigates.<ref name="LNoS"> However, they were usually not intended to engage in ship-to-ship combat. | |||
At least three ''SDV''-class heavy corvettes were present during the Covenant [[Battle at Corbulo Academy|attack]] on [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science]] on [[Circinius IV]] in [[2526]]. At some point they entered the lower atmosphere and one of them fired on the school's [[space elevator]], causing it to collapse.<ref>'''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn''', ''part 3''</ref> | At least three ''SDV''-class heavy corvettes were present during the Covenant [[Battle at Corbulo Academy|attack]] on [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science]] on [[Circinius IV]] in [[2526]]. At some point they entered the lower atmosphere and one of them fired on the school's [[space elevator]], causing it to collapse.<ref>'''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn''', ''part 3''</ref> | ||
