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As under the hegemony's reign, the [[Type-32 Ghost|Ghost]] and [[Type-26 Wraith|Wraith]] were the mainstays of the Covenant's vehicular ground forces as well as the [[Type-54 Ghost]] and [[Type-58 Wraith]]. The [[Type-52 Anti-Aircraft Wraith]] was used in relatively small numbers. The [[Type-26 Banshee|T-26B Banshee]] and [[Type-54 Banshee]] were the organization's primary ground support aircraft; modifications to the T-26B and T-54 allowed them to serve in a limited exoatmospheric scouting capacity akin to the purpose-built [[Type-27 Banshee]],<ref>''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide'', ''page 119''</ref><ref name="H5G"/> though the [[Type-31 Seraph|Seraph]] remained the Covenant's primary space fighter. The [[Type-52 Phantom]] saw less extensive service than during the war, as the [[Type-44 Phantom]] had become the Covenant's primary dropship. Though by October 2558 the [[Type-57 Phantom]] had seemingly replaced the Type-44 Phantom. The [[Type-25 Spirit]] and [[Phantom gunboat]] were both used, but not in the same numbers as the T-44 and T-57 Phantoms. The [[Type-56 Lich]] provided ultra-heavy transport capability when needed. The faction also frequently used the [[Type-51 Individual Breaching Carapace]], the [[Covenant drop pod#Multiple-occupant pod|Type-53 Squad Breaching Carapace]], and the [[Type-54 Mass Deployment Carapace]] to deploy troops from orbit. 'Mdama's forces used the [[Type-26 Shade]], [[Type-29 Shade]], [[Covenant automated plasma turret|automated plasma turrets]], and the newer [[Type-55 Shade]] for static defense, along with an unclassified type of [[Covenant burst artillery|stationary artillery]] and [[Type-38 Tyrant]]s. An unknown amount of [[Type-58 Harvester]]s<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 140''</ref> and [[Kraken]]s<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> were used as excavation<ref name="Switchback">'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[Scattered]]''</ref> and assault platforms.<ref name="HE16">'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 16|Issue #16]]''</ref> | As under the hegemony's reign, the [[Type-32 Ghost|Ghost]] and [[Type-26 Wraith|Wraith]] were the mainstays of the Covenant's vehicular ground forces as well as the [[Type-54 Ghost]] and [[Type-58 Wraith]]. The [[Type-52 Anti-Aircraft Wraith]] was used in relatively small numbers. The [[Type-26 Banshee|T-26B Banshee]] and [[Type-54 Banshee]] were the organization's primary ground support aircraft; modifications to the T-26B and T-54 allowed them to serve in a limited exoatmospheric scouting capacity akin to the purpose-built [[Type-27 Banshee]],<ref>''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide'', ''page 119''</ref><ref name="H5G"/> though the [[Type-31 Seraph|Seraph]] remained the Covenant's primary space fighter. The [[Type-52 Phantom]] saw less extensive service than during the war, as the [[Type-44 Phantom]] had become the Covenant's primary dropship. Though by October 2558 the [[Type-57 Phantom]] had seemingly replaced the Type-44 Phantom. The [[Type-25 Spirit]] and [[Phantom gunboat]] were both used, but not in the same numbers as the T-44 and T-57 Phantoms. The [[Type-56 Lich]] provided ultra-heavy transport capability when needed. The faction also frequently used the [[Type-51 Individual Breaching Carapace]], the [[Covenant drop pod#Multiple-occupant pod|Type-53 Squad Breaching Carapace]], and the [[Type-54 Mass Deployment Carapace]] to deploy troops from orbit. 'Mdama's forces used the [[Type-26 Shade]], [[Type-29 Shade]], [[Covenant automated plasma turret|automated plasma turrets]], and the newer [[Type-55 Shade]] for static defense, along with an unclassified type of [[Covenant burst artillery|stationary artillery]] and [[Type-38 Tyrant]]s. An unknown amount of [[Type-58 Harvester]]s<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 140''</ref> and [[Kraken]]s<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> were used as excavation<ref name="Switchback">'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[Scattered]]''</ref> and assault platforms.<ref name="HE16">'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 16|Issue #16]]''</ref> | ||
The faction's armada was composed of vessels formerly used by the Covenant hegemony. The core of 'Mdama's fleet comprised two {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s, including 'Mdama's flagship, ''[[Song of Retribution]]'' and the ''[[Breath of Annihilation]]'',<ref name="Have S'moa">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-have-s-moa '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder: 2-20-15'']</ref> numerous {{Class|CRS|light cruiser}}s,<ref name="terminal"/> multiple {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}},<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 41''</ref> several {{Class|RCS|armored cruiser}}s, several {{Class|SDV|heavy corvette}}s, {{Class|DSC|support ship}}s,<ref name="HE21">'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''',''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 21|Issue #21]]''</ref> [[Sangheili blockade runner]]s and [[Sangheili Man O' War]]s.<ref name="H5GOC"/> The ''CRS'' filled much the same role within the new Covenant's fleet as the ''CCS'' played during the war, though it is much smaller and less powerful than the latter. In addition to these staple ship types, a number of other vessels had augmented the faction's fleet on different occasions.<ref name="Have S'moa"/> | The faction's armada was composed of vessels formerly used by the Covenant hegemony. The core of 'Mdama's fleet comprised two {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s, including 'Mdama's flagship, ''[[Song of Retribution]]'' and the ''[[Breath of Annihilation]]'',<ref name="Have S'moa">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-have-s-moa '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder: 2-20-15'']</ref> numerous {{Class|CRS|light cruiser}}s,<ref name="terminal"/> multiple {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}},<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 41''</ref> several {{Class|RCS|armored cruiser}}s, several {{Class|SDV|heavy corvette}}s, {{Class|DSC|support ship}}s,<ref name="HE21">'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''',''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 21|Issue #21]]''</ref> [[Sangheili blockade runner]]s, [[Brigantine]] s, [[Carrack]]s and [[Sangheili Man O' War]]s.<ref name="H5GOC"/> The ''CRS'' filled much the same role within the new Covenant's fleet as the ''CCS'' played during the war, though it is much smaller and less powerful than the latter. In addition to these staple ship types, a number of other vessels had augmented the faction's fleet on different occasions.<ref name="Have S'moa"/> | ||
Unlike those of the original Covenant, much of the hardware utilized by the group bore green-glowing lights, as opposed to white, blue, or purple lighting. This difference may be have been for a number of reasons, as the lighting on Covenant ships and equipment is known to vary based on factors such as the manufacturer, the era of production, and a commander's personal preference.<ref>[https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/the-halo-bulletin-4-16-14 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 4.16.14'']</ref> | Unlike those of the original Covenant, much of the hardware utilized by the group bore green-glowing lights, as opposed to white, blue, or purple lighting. This difference may be have been for a number of reasons, as the lighting on Covenant ships and equipment is known to vary based on factors such as the manufacturer, the era of production, and a commander's personal preference.<ref>[https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/the-halo-bulletin-4-16-14 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 4.16.14'']</ref> | ||