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| destroyed      = [[2552#November|November 17, 2552]]{{Ref/Reuse|U4}}{{Ref/Note|''Halo: Uprising'' establishes that the ''Piety'' and Dreadnought are in the same vicinity at this time, indicating Ruwan's actions take place on this date.}}
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{{Quote|This [[Covenant starship|ship]] is impregnable. It has laid waste ''to [[Human colonies|worlds]]''. Let [[UNSC|them]] come. We ''welcome'' them.|[[Minister of Inquisition]] to [[Ruwan Ackerson]] as he is still interrogating the [[civilian]] aboard his ship.{{Ref/Reuse|U4}}}}


The '''''Harbinger of Piety''''' was a [[Covenant]] {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}} under the command of the [[Minister of Inquisition]].{{Ref/Reuse|U4}}  
The '''''Harbinger of Piety''''' was a [[Covenant]] {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}} under the command of the [[Minister of Inquisition]].{{Ref/Reuse|U4}}  


==History==
==History==
===Battle for Earth===
===Human-Covenant War===
During the [[Human-Covenant War]], the ''Harbinger of Piety'' participated in numerous [[battle]]s against the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] and the [[human]]ity, where it has laid waste to many [[human colonies]].{{Ref/Reuse|U4}}  As of during the [[Great Schism]], it was under control of the [[Jiralhanae]].{{Ref/Reuse|U4}}
 
====Battle for Earth====
{{Main|Battle of Cleveland}}
{{Main|Battle of Cleveland}}
The ''Harbing of Piety'' was present during the [[Battle for Earth]] and carried at least one [[San'Shyuum]] [[Minister (title)|Minister]], the [[Minister of Inquisition]].{{Ref/Reuse|U4}}  However, it is unknown if the cruiser was present during the [[Battle of Cleveland]]. While the siege of the city was raging, the Minister was curious about a supposed [[Forerunner]] artifact called the [[Key of Osanalan]], which was, in fact, fake. It had been made up by [[James Ackerson|James]] and [[Ruwan Ackerson]] when they were young.{{Ref/Reuse|U4}}  
The ''Harbing of Piety'' was present during the [[Battle for Earth]] and carried at least one [[San'Shyuum]] [[Minister (title)|Minister]], the [[Minister of Inquisition]].{{Ref/Reuse|U4}}  However, it is unknown if the cruiser was present during the [[Battle of Cleveland]]. While the siege of the city was raging, the Minister was curious about a supposed [[Forerunner]] artifact called the [[Key of Osanalan]], which was, in fact, fake. It had been made up by [[James Ackerson|James]] and [[Ruwan Ackerson]] when they were young.{{Ref/Reuse|U4}}  
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Ruwan Ackerson had met the Covenant and told the Covenant that he was actually the "key". Confused, the Covenant took the human to the ''Harbinger'' via a [[Type-52 Phantom|Phantom]], where the Minister of Inquisition vows to spare Earth from the invasion in exchange for knowledge of the apparent "key". In reality, Ruwan had been implanted with an organic tracker for the UNSC to find and destroy high ranking Covenant officials. During the [[Scramble onboard Forerunner Dreadnought|scramble]] aboard the [[Prophet of Truth]]'s [[Anodyne Spirit|Forerunner Dreadnought]], the [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[Master Chief Petty Officer]] [[John-117]] was ordered to find a way off the Covenant command [[flagship]] to avoid being caught in the impending destruction of ''Harbinger of Piety'' which was near the [[keyship]]. The [[Nassau Station]] eventually proceeded to destroy the ''Harbinger of Piety'' with a single shot from its [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC gun]], killing everyone aboard including the Minister of Inquisition and Ruwan Ackerson.<ref name="U4">'''[[Halo: Uprising]]''', ''[[Halo: Uprising Issue 4|Issue 4]]''</ref>
Ruwan Ackerson had met the Covenant and told the Covenant that he was actually the "key". Confused, the Covenant took the human to the ''Harbinger'' via a [[Type-52 Phantom|Phantom]], where the Minister of Inquisition vows to spare Earth from the invasion in exchange for knowledge of the apparent "key". In reality, Ruwan had been implanted with an organic tracker for the UNSC to find and destroy high ranking Covenant officials. During the [[Scramble onboard Forerunner Dreadnought|scramble]] aboard the [[Prophet of Truth]]'s [[Anodyne Spirit|Forerunner Dreadnought]], the [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[Master Chief Petty Officer]] [[John-117]] was ordered to find a way off the Covenant command [[flagship]] to avoid being caught in the impending destruction of ''Harbinger of Piety'' which was near the [[keyship]]. The [[Nassau Station]] eventually proceeded to destroy the ''Harbinger of Piety'' with a single shot from its [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC gun]], killing everyone aboard including the Minister of Inquisition and Ruwan Ackerson.<ref name="U4">'''[[Halo: Uprising]]''', ''[[Halo: Uprising Issue 4|Issue 4]]''</ref>


==Trivia==
==Production notes==
''Harbinger of Piety'' is first depicted with four forward ventral prongs, as seen on ''CCS''-class battlecruisers in ''[[Halo 3]]''. However, the panel showing its destruction depicts it as only having two prongs like those in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 2]]''.
''Harbinger of Piety'' is first depicted with four forward ventral prongs, as seen on ''CCS''-class battlecruisers in ''[[Halo 3]]''. However, the panel showing its destruction depicts it as only having two prongs like those in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 2]]''.



Revision as of 13:34, June 27, 2021

Harbinger of Piety
Harbinger.png
Production information

Manufacturer:

Covenant

Class:

CCS-class battlecruiser[1]

Role:

Planetary occupation

Specifications

Length:

1,782.2 metres (5,847 ft)

Width:

861.7 metres (2,827 ft)

Height:

230.8 metres (757 ft)

Powerplant:

Pinch fusion reactors

Engine:

Repulsor engines

Slipspace drive:

Yes

Armament:

Service information

Destroyed:

November 17, 2552[1][Note 1]

Participated battles:

Battle for Earth

Known commanders:

Minister of Inquisition

Affiliation:

Covenant

 

"This ship is impregnable. It has laid waste to worlds. Let them come. We welcome them."
Minister of Inquisition to Ruwan Ackerson as he is still interrogating the civilian aboard his ship.[1]

The Harbinger of Piety was a Covenant CCS-class battlecruiser under the command of the Minister of Inquisition.[1]

History

Human-Covenant War

During the Human-Covenant War, the Harbinger of Piety participated in numerous battles against the UNSC and the humanity, where it has laid waste to many human colonies.[1] As of during the Great Schism, it was under control of the Jiralhanae.[1]

Battle for Earth

Main article: Battle of Cleveland

The Harbing of Piety was present during the Battle for Earth and carried at least one San'Shyuum Minister, the Minister of Inquisition.[1] However, it is unknown if the cruiser was present during the Battle of Cleveland. While the siege of the city was raging, the Minister was curious about a supposed Forerunner artifact called the Key of Osanalan, which was, in fact, fake. It had been made up by James and Ruwan Ackerson when they were young.[1]

Ruwan Ackerson had met the Covenant and told the Covenant that he was actually the "key". Confused, the Covenant took the human to the Harbinger via a Phantom, where the Minister of Inquisition vows to spare Earth from the invasion in exchange for knowledge of the apparent "key". In reality, Ruwan had been implanted with an organic tracker for the UNSC to find and destroy high ranking Covenant officials. During the scramble aboard the Prophet of Truth's Forerunner Dreadnought, the Spartan Master Chief Petty Officer John-117 was ordered to find a way off the Covenant command flagship to avoid being caught in the impending destruction of Harbinger of Piety which was near the keyship. The Nassau Station eventually proceeded to destroy the Harbinger of Piety with a single shot from its MAC gun, killing everyone aboard including the Minister of Inquisition and Ruwan Ackerson.[1]

Production notes

Harbinger of Piety is first depicted with four forward ventral prongs, as seen on CCS-class battlecruisers in Halo 3. However, the panel showing its destruction depicts it as only having two prongs like those in Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2.

List of appearances

Notes

  1. ^ Halo: Uprising establishes that the Piety and Dreadnought are in the same vicinity at this time, indicating Ruwan's actions take place on this date.

Sources