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A '''destroyer''' is a type of [[warship]] in both the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] and [[Covenant]] navies. In seaborne navies, a [[wikipedia:destroyer|destroyer]] has been defined as a fast and maneuverable yet long-endurance warship intended to escort larger vessels in a fleet or [[battle group]] and defend them against smaller, short-range but powerful attackers (such as a [[space fighter|fighters]]). | A '''destroyer''' is a type of [[warship]] in both the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] and [[Covenant]] navies. In seaborne navies, a [[wikipedia:destroyer|destroyer]] has been defined as a fast and maneuverable yet long-endurance warship intended to escort larger vessels in a fleet or [[battle group]] and defend them against smaller, short-range but powerful attackers (such as a [[space fighter|fighters]]). | ||
== | ==Summary== | ||
The destroyers used by the UNSC are roughly the same size as a [[UNSC frigate]], but are designed with greater emphasis on firepower and [[Titanium-A armor|armor]] over versatility. Aside from using them as fleet escorts, the UNSC is known to deploy destroyers on patrol and scouting operations.<ref> | The destroyers used by the UNSC are roughly the same size as a [[UNSC frigate]], but are designed with greater emphasis on firepower and [[Titanium-A armor|armor]] over versatility. Aside from using them as fleet escorts, the UNSC is known to deploy destroyers on patrol and scouting operations.<ref>''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', p. 139</ref><ref>''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'', "[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]"</ref> | ||
The Covenant navy also includes vessels classified as destroyers. Covenant destroyers are employed in a variety of roles, including serving as escorts for larger ships such as [[carrier]]s, whilst being themselves escorted by smaller ships like [[frigate]]s.<ref> | The Covenant navy also includes vessels classified as destroyers. Covenant destroyers are employed in a variety of roles, including serving as escorts for larger ships such as [[carrier]]s, whilst being themselves escorted by smaller ships like [[frigate]]s.<ref>''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', p. 145</ref> The Covenant also use destroyers in planetary [[glassing]] operations.<ref>''[[Halo Wars]]''</ref> | ||
The [[Forerunner]]s possessed an analogous ship classification, although their definition of a destroyer is significantly different from that used by the younger races. For example, the experimental flagship {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} and the {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'', both highly formidable command vessels, are considered mere destroyers by the Forerunner definition.<ref>[https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2963929_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2963929 | The [[Forerunner]]s possessed an analogous ship classification, although their definition of a destroyer is significantly different from that used by the younger races. For example, the experimental flagship {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} and the {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'', both highly formidable command vessels, are considered mere destroyers by the Forerunner definition.<ref>[https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2963929_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2963929 ''Halo Waypoint'': Catalog Interaction - Page 6]</ref><ref>[https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2969315_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2969315 ''Halo Waypoint'': Catalog Interaction - Page 14]</ref> | ||
== | ==Types== | ||
===Human=== | |||
===UNSC=== | ====UNSC==== | ||
{{Main|UNSC destroyer}} | |||
* | *'''{{Class|Diligence|destroyer}}''' - A former [[Colonial Military Administration|Colonial Military Administration (CMA)]] ship pulled into UNSC service.<ref name="canonfodder">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-clarity-grace ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder - Clarity & Grace]</ref> | ||
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* | File:Legends ship 1.png|The {{UNSCShip|Kronstadt}}, a ''Diligence''-class destroyer. | ||
* | </gallery> | ||
*'''{{Class|Hillsborough|destroyer}}''' - A class of destroyer in use with the former CMA and the UNSC.<ref name="havesmoa">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-have-s-moa ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder: Have S'moa]</ref> | |||
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File:CMA Heracles.jpg|The {{CMAShip|Heracles}}, a ''Hillsborough''-class destroyer. | |||
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*'''{{Class|Halberd|destroyer}}''' - A UNSC destroyer class used throughout [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="havesmoa"/> | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Heart of Midlothian.png|The {{UNSCShip|Heart of Midlothian}}, a ''Halberd''-class destroyer. | |||
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*'''[[UNSC heavy destroyer]]''' - An [[Insurrection]] era destroyer, one of the first ship types to receive a [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]].<ref>''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'', "[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]"</ref> | |||
===Covenant=== | ===Covenant=== | ||
*[[Covenant destroyer]] | {{Main|Covenant destroyer}} | ||
*'''[[Covenant super-destroyer]]''' - A large destroyer, at roughly two kilometers long.<ref>''Halo: Evolutions'', "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole", p. 463</ref> | |||
* | <gallery> | ||
* | File:Super-destroyer.jpg|A Covenant super-destroyer | ||
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*'''{{Class|CPV|heavy destroyer}}''' - A destroyer deployed aggressively, often engaging hostiles first.<ref>''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 48</ref> ''CPV''-class vessels are part of the "[[Executioner|executioner]]" category; largely being crewed by those who were condemned for disloyalty or disobedience.<ref>''[[Halo: Warfleet]]'', Executioners, p. 60-61</ref> | |||
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File:CovDestroyer.png|A ''CPV''-class destroyer | |||
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*'''{{Class|RPV|light destroyer}}''' - A light destroyer used for reconnaissance and pursuit of hostile vessels.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/covenant-destroyer ''Halo Waypoint:'' Universe - Covenant Destroyer]</ref> | |||
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[[Category:Destroyer classes | [[Category:Destroyer classes]] | ||
[[Category:Ship classifications]] | [[Category:Ship classifications]] | ||
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A destroyer is a type of warship in both the UNSC and Covenant navies. In seaborne navies, a destroyer has been defined as a fast and maneuverable yet long-endurance warship intended to escort larger vessels in a fleet or battle group and defend them against smaller, short-range but powerful attackers (such as a fighters).
Summary
The destroyers used by the UNSC are roughly the same size as a UNSC frigate, but are designed with greater emphasis on firepower and armor over versatility. Aside from using them as fleet escorts, the UNSC is known to deploy destroyers on patrol and scouting operations.[1][2]
The Covenant navy also includes vessels classified as destroyers. Covenant destroyers are employed in a variety of roles, including serving as escorts for larger ships such as carriers, whilst being themselves escorted by smaller ships like frigates.[3] The Covenant also use destroyers in planetary glassing operations.[4]
The Forerunners possessed an analogous ship classification, although their definition of a destroyer is significantly different from that used by the younger races. For example, the experimental flagship UNSC Infinity and the CAS-class assault carrier Shadow of Intent, both highly formidable command vessels, are considered mere destroyers by the Forerunner definition.[5][6]
Types
Human
UNSC
- Main article: UNSC destroyer
- Diligence-class destroyer - A former Colonial Military Administration (CMA) ship pulled into UNSC service.[7]
- Legends ship 1.png
The UNSC Kronstadt, a Diligence-class destroyer.
- Hillsborough-class destroyer - A class of destroyer in use with the former CMA and the UNSC.[8]
The CMA Heracles, a Hillsborough-class destroyer.
- Halberd-class destroyer - A UNSC destroyer class used throughout Human-Covenant War.[8]
The UNSC Heart of Midlothian, a Halberd-class destroyer.
- UNSC heavy destroyer - An Insurrection era destroyer, one of the first ship types to receive a Magnetic Accelerator Cannon.[9]
Covenant
- Main article: Covenant destroyer
- Covenant super-destroyer - A large destroyer, at roughly two kilometers long.[10]
- Super-destroyer.jpg
A Covenant super-destroyer
- CPV-class heavy destroyer - A destroyer deployed aggressively, often engaging hostiles first.[11] CPV-class vessels are part of the "executioner" category; largely being crewed by those who were condemned for disloyalty or disobedience.[12]
A CPV-class destroyer
- RPV-class light destroyer - A light destroyer used for reconnaissance and pursuit of hostile vessels.[13]
Sources
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, p. 139
- ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, "Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian"
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, p. 145
- ^ Halo Wars
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Catalog Interaction - Page 6
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Catalog Interaction - Page 14
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Clarity & Grace
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder: Have S'moa
- ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole"
- ^ Halo: Evolutions, "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole", p. 463
- ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, p. 48
- ^ Halo: Warfleet, Executioners, p. 60-61
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Universe - Covenant Destroyer
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