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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. An example of this occured during the [[Battle of Chi Ceti]], during which Captain [[Wallace]] led a single UNSC frigate against an overwhelmingly large Covenant light cruiser. <ref>[[Halo: | 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 <ref>[[Halo: First Strike]]</ref>. An example of this occured during the [[Battle of Chi Ceti]], during which Captain [[Wallace]] led a single UNSC frigate against an overwhelmingly large Covenant light cruiser. <ref>[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]</ref> | ||
==Sub-classifications== | ==Sub-classifications== | ||