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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> | ||
* | <gallery> | ||
* | 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. | |||
</gallery> | |||
*'''{{Class|Halberd|destroyer}}''' - A UNSC destroyer class used throughout [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="havesmoa"/> | |||
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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> | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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{{Ship types}} | {{Ship types}} | ||
[[Category:Destroyers | [[Category:Destroyers]] | ||
[[Category:Destroyer classes | [[Category:Destroyer classes]] | ||
[[Category:Ship classifications]] | [[Category:Ship classifications]] | ||