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[[File:HR CCS Pro.png|300px|thumb|The distinctive shape of most Covenant cruiser classes (in this case a ''Ket''-pattern battlecruiser, mainstay of the Covenant fleet)]]
|name=Covenant cruiser
|image=[[File:HR CCS Pro.png|300px]]<br>The distinctive shape of most Covenant cruiser classes (in this case a ''Ket''-pattern battlecruiser, mainstay of the Covenant fleet)
|manufacturer=
|class=[[Cruiser]]
|role=Attack, interdiction, occupation, patrol<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/covenant-cruiser '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Covenant Cruiser'']</ref>
|length=Variable
|width=Variable
|height=Variable
|mass=
|power=
|engine=[[Repulsor engine]]s
|slipspace drive=Equipped
|navigation=
|hull=[[Nanolaminate hull plating]]
*Equipped with [[energy shielding]]
|armament=*[[Energy projector]]
*[[Plasma turret]]s
*[[Pulse laser turret]]s
|complement=Thousands of infantry and vehicles
|crew=
|passengers=
|othersystems=
|era=*[[Human-Covenant War]]
*[[Great Schism]]
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|introduced=
|affiliation=*[[Covenant]] {{C|formerly}}
*Several [[Covenant remnants|remnant factions]]
}}


The '''cruiser''' is a [[warship]] classification that was used by the [[Covenant]], before the empire's collapse in [[2552]]. This category groups a number of [[capital ship]]s that share different sizes and roles, but were ubiquitous within the [[Covenant military]]. [[Cruiser]]s were the backbone of the now-defunct [[Covenant fleet]].<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 41''</ref> Cruisers are typically mid-sized vessels capable of conducting independent naval operations.{{Ref/Twitter|Halo|1375432606163042305|Halo|Quote=Covenant cruisers are midsize capital ships capable of conducting independent naval operations. #FictionFriday|D=27|M=3|Y=2021}}
The '''cruiser''' is a [[warship]] classification that was used by the [[Covenant]], before the empire's collapse in [[2552]]. This category groups a number of [[capital ship]]s that share different sizes and roles, but were ubiquitous within the [[Covenant military]]. [[Cruiser]]s were the backbone of the now-defunct [[Covenant fleet]].<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 41''</ref> Cruisers are typically mid-sized vessels capable of conducting independent naval operations.{{Ref/Twitter|Halo|1375432606163042305|Halo|Quote=Covenant cruisers are midsize capital ships capable of conducting independent naval operations. #FictionFriday|D=27|M=3|Y=2021}}


Cruisers were the most prominent vessels used by the Covenant during an invasion. Since the beginning of [[History of the Covenant|Covenant history]], cruisers served as the empire's primary mode of galactic transportation and method of enforcing the authority of the [[Hierarchs]]. The Covenant manufactured cruisers in vast quantities, easily surpassing the numbers of any other known Covenant starship class.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
Cruisers were the most prominent vessels used by the Covenant during an invasion. Since the beginning of [[History of the Covenant|Covenant history]], cruisers served as the empire's primary mode of galactic transportation and method of enforcing the authority of the [[Hierarchs]]. The Covenant manufactured cruisers in vast quantities, easily surpassing the numbers of any other known Covenant starship class.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} The role of a Covenant cruiser can be for attack, interdiction, occupation, or patrol.<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/covenant-cruiser '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Covenant Cruiser'']</ref>


==Design details==
==Design details==
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|{{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}} || [[File:H4-CRSLightCruiser-ScanRender.png|300px]] ||  A smaller than the average Covenant cruiser, but it still performs well during attack and interference operations.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} Light cruisers are prominently used by [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction]].
|{{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}} || [[File:H4-CovenantCRSLightCruiser.png|300px]] ||  A smaller than the average Covenant cruiser, but it still performs well during attack and interference operations.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} Light cruisers are prominently used by [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]].
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|{{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}} || [[File:CCS Class Cruiser.png|300px]] ||  Easily the most prominent warship used by the Covenant during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. It performs exceptionally during the invasion and occupation of a world.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} The class was ideal during ship-to-ship engagements and during vehicle and infantry ground deployments.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|{{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}} || [[File:DH CCS Ket.png|300px]] ||  Easily the most prominent warship used by the Covenant during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. It performs exceptionally during the invasion and occupation of a world.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} The class was ideal during ship-to-ship engagements and during vehicle and infantry ground deployments.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|-
|-
|{{Pattern|Maugen|armored cruiser}} || [[File:HFB-RCSmodel.jpg|300px]] || A class of cruiser mainly used for patrol and planetary occupation.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} Developed when [[energy shielding]] technology was more limited, the class was not as heavily armed or robust as the ''CCS'' class.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|{{Pattern|Elefen|battlecruiser}} || || One of the mainstay battlecruiser designs employed by the Covenant, alongside ''Ket''-pattern.
|-
|-
|{{Pattern|Varric|heavy cruiser}} || [[File:ORS-class heavy cruiser.jpg|300px]] || Significantly larger than most Covenant cruisers and is used for planetary occupation and naval command.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} The heavy cruiser is often used as a support for Covenant [[flagship]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 277'' (2011 edition)</ref>
|{{Pattern|Maugen|armored cruiser}} || [[File:H4-RCSArmoredCruiser-SideFull.png|300px]] || A class of cruiser mainly used for patrol and planetary occupation.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} Developed when [[energy shielding]] technology was more limited, the class was not as heavily armed or robust as the ''CCS'' class.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|-
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|Unidentified || || There is an unidentified model of cruiser. Crewed more than 10,000 Covenant troops, it contains 3 [[Banshee]] squadrons and dozens of {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}s. [[Covenant cruiser at Longhorn Valley|One such vessel]] was deployed over [[Longhorn Valley]] during the [[Fall of Reach]] following the decimation of the [[Epsilon Eridani Fleet]].<ref>'''Halo: First Strike'''</ref>
|{{Pattern|Varric|heavy cruiser}} || [[File:Enc22 Varric-pattern heavy cruiser.png|300px]] || Significantly larger than most Covenant cruisers and is used for planetary occupation and naval command.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} The heavy cruiser is often used as a support for Covenant [[flagship]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 277'' (2011 edition)</ref>
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|Unidentified || || Crewed more than 10,000 Covenant troops and contains 3 [[Banshee]] squadrons and dozens of [[Wraith]]s. [[Covenant cruiser at Longhorn Valley|One such vessel]] was deployed over [[Longhorn Valley]] during the [[Fall of Reach]] following the [[Space engagements over Reach|decimation]] of the [[Epsilon Eridani Fleet]].<ref>'''Halo: First Strike'''</ref>
|}
|}
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H4-CRSLightCruiser-ScanRender.png|A ''CRS''-class light cruiser
File:H4 TerminalCovFleet Concept.jpg|A ''[[Halo 4]]'' concept art for [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] fleet of numerous Covenant cruisers and [[CAS-class assault carrier|assault carrier]]s, including ''[[Song of Retribution]]''.
File:HReach-CCS-Battlecruiser-Side.png|A ''Ket''-pattern battlecruiser
File:H4-RCSArmoredCruiser-SideFull.png|An ''RCS''-class armored cruiser
File:ORS-class heavy cruiser.jpg|An ''ORS''-class heavy cruiser
</gallery>
</gallery>


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The distinctive shape of most Covenant cruiser classes (in this case a Ket-pattern battlecruiser, mainstay of the Covenant fleet)

The cruiser is a warship classification that was used by the Covenant, before the empire's collapse in 2552. This category groups a number of capital ships that share different sizes and roles, but were ubiquitous within the Covenant military. Cruisers were the backbone of the now-defunct Covenant fleet.[1] Cruisers are typically mid-sized vessels capable of conducting independent naval operations.[2]

Cruisers were the most prominent vessels used by the Covenant during an invasion. Since the beginning of Covenant history, cruisers served as the empire's primary mode of galactic transportation and method of enforcing the authority of the Hierarchs. The Covenant manufactured cruisers in vast quantities, easily surpassing the numbers of any other known Covenant starship class.[3] The role of a Covenant cruiser can be for attack, interdiction, occupation, or patrol.[3]

Design details

Like most starships of the Covenant, cruisers follow a typical structural design—a smooth hull with wide, extensive contours and near-perfect symmetry. The design of a cruiser is reminiscent of large marine animals that are native to the colonies of the Sangheili. Two to four hangar bays are found on the undercarriage of each cruiser, aft of a large gravity lift that can be detached and lowered onto a world's surface. A vertical gravity beam can then be generated for the transportation of infantry, supplies, and other assets. Modular bays scattered around a cruiser can be configured as engineering, medical, armory, barracks, or religious facilities. All of these facilities are interconnected by a network of narrow corridors and lifts.[3]

The command deck is located within the center of each cruiser. This deck is a large room with a centralized bridge platform occupied by only the highest-ranking officers aboard the vessel.[3] Each cruiser class has specific shapes and functions, but they often share an overall similar design. The different classes also have similar equipment and armament, such as energy shields, ventral cleansing beams, anterior plasma cannons and point laser defense.[1]

Classes

There are many cruiser classes used by the Covenant, each with different roles. All classes are identified according to the standard Covenant starship classification code.[4] By the final years of the Covenant Empire, four primary classes of the Covenant cruiser existed: CRS, CCS, RCS and ORS. Though there are other kinds of cruisers, their differences are minimal and they easily fall within one of the main classes.[1]

Class Image Details
Zanar-pattern light cruiser H4-CovenantCRSLightCruiser.png A smaller than the average Covenant cruiser, but it still performs well during attack and interference operations.[1] Light cruisers are prominently used by Jul 'Mdama's Covenant.
Ket-pattern battlecruiser Cropped version of the Dark Horse Truth and Reconciliation. Easily the most prominent warship used by the Covenant during the Human-Covenant War. It performs exceptionally during the invasion and occupation of a world.[1] The class was ideal during ship-to-ship engagements and during vehicle and infantry ground deployments.[3]
Elefen-pattern battlecruiser One of the mainstay battlecruiser designs employed by the Covenant, alongside Ket-pattern.
Maugen-pattern armored cruiser H4-RCSArmoredCruiser-SideFull.png A class of cruiser mainly used for patrol and planetary occupation.[1] Developed when energy shielding technology was more limited, the class was not as heavily armed or robust as the CCS class.[3]
Varric-pattern heavy cruiser Art of an Varric-pattern heavy cruiser from the 2022 edition of the Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition). Image from Canon Fodder #117. Significantly larger than most Covenant cruisers and is used for planetary occupation and naval command.[1] The heavy cruiser is often used as a support for Covenant flagships.[5]
Unidentified Crewed more than 10,000 Covenant troops and contains 3 Banshee squadrons and dozens of Wraiths. One such vessel was deployed over Longhorn Valley during the Fall of Reach following the decimation of the Epsilon Eridani Fleet.[6]

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Known Covenant cruisers
Unspecified class

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 41
  2. ^ Twitter, Halo (@Halo): "Covenant cruisers are midsize capital ships capable of conducting independent naval operations. #FictionFriday" (Retrieved on Mar 27, 2021) [archive]
  3. ^ a b c d e f Halo Waypoint: Covenant Cruiser
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder: Have S'moa
  5. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 277 (2011 edition)
  6. ^ Halo: First Strike

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Ship classifications of the Covenant and its remnants
Light warships
Jiralhanae ships
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