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{{Title|''DSC''-class support ship}}
{{Title|''Mjern''-pattern agricultural support ship}}
{{Era|HCW|Post}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Ship class infobox
{{Infobox/Ships
|name=''DSC''-class support ship
|name           = ''Mjern''-pattern
|image=[[File:HFB-DSC.jpg|300px]]
|image           = [[File:Enc22 MjernSupportShip.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=
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|class=
|modules        = <!--/Individual or /Class sub-modules should be placed here-->
|role=Supply transport<ref name="enc281">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 281'' (2011)</ref>
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|class identification = UNSC [[Three-letter ship classification system|Three-letter code]]: '''DSC'''{{Ref/Reuse|Ship happens}}
|height=Approx. {{Convert|400|m|ft}}<ref name="ships"/>
|class operator      = *[[Covenant]]
|mass=
*[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]
|power=
|class manufacturer  = Primary [[Assembly Forges]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
|engine=[[Repulsor engine]]s
|class architect      =  
|slipspace drive=Equipped
|class built          =  
|navigation=[[Navigation computer]]
|class in service    = [[Ages of Reclamation|Third Age of Reclamation]] - present{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|hull=
|armament=[[Energy projector]]<br>
[[Plasma torpedo]]es
|complement=4 [[Type-28 Tick]]s
|crew=
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|era=*[[Human-Covenant War]]
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
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|affiliation=[[Covenant]]<br>[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]
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*[[Procurator]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*[[Support ship]]{{Ref/Book|Id=enc281|Enc11|Page=281}}
|length          = {{Convert|1550|m|ft}}{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=269}}
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|height          = Approx. {{Convert|400|m|ft}}<ref name="ships">[[:File:HFB-Lotsofships.png]]</ref>
|mass            = 82 million tonnes{{Ref/Book|Id=warfleet|HWF|Page=68-69}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|power          = [[Pinch fusion reactor]]
|maneuver drive  = [[Repulsor engine]]s
|slipspace drive = [[Borer]]
|crew            =
*1 [[Minor Prophet|Precentor]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*40 Hieromonks{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*10 Celebrants{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*110 [[Sangheili|Superiors]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*20 [[Huragok|Engineers]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*9,800 Menials{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
|complement      =
|troops          =
*7 [[Obedientaries]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*150 Warriors{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
|hull            = [[Nanolaminate]] plating
|shielding      =
|sensors        = [[Proselytization network]] relays{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
|ew              =
|armaments      =
*12 [[Plasma cannon (starship)|''Melusean''-pattern heavy plasma cannons]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*8 [[Plasma torpedo|''Jaet''-pattern plasma torpedo silos]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*20 [[Pulse laser|''Pallio''-pattern pulse lasers]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|aircraft        = 4 {{Pattern|R'sisho|Tick}}s{{Ref/Tabletop|Id=HFB|HFB|DSC-class support ship in-game unit}}
|air facilities  = <!--Describes hangars and whatnot-->
}}
The '''''Mjern''-pattern agricultural support ship'''{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} {{3Letter|DSC|support ship}},{{Ref/Site|Id=Ship happens|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-ship-happens|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Ship Happens|D=30|M=06|Y=2021}} is a type of support vessel that was used by the [[Covenant]] attached to their wandering [[Covenant fleet|fleets]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc281}}
==Overview==
Unlike most [[Covenant]] [[Covenant starship|vessel]]s, the ''Mjern''-pattern agricultural support ship was not designed solely for combat, but also to provide fresh food, water, recreational opportunities, replacement parts, and more for their attached [[fleet]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc281}}{{Ref/Reuse|Voyage}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} These support ships generally contain large hunting preserves holding many types of animals to be hunted, killed, and fed to the personnel of the fleet.{{Ref/Reuse|enc281}}{{Ref/Reuse|Ship happens}} During the time of the Covenant, vessels of the class were primarily crewed by [[Huragok]] and [[Unggoy]], with little to no [[Sangheili]] on board, and were commanded by a single [[Minor Prophet]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc281}} The "S" (for Salvation) in the [[UNSC]]'s "DSC" [[Three-letter ship classification system|hull classification code]] for the ''Mjern''-pattern indicates that the ship is a dedicated warship,{{Ref/Site|Id=canon fodder2|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-have-s-moa|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Have S'moa|D=30|M=06|Y=2021}} likely due to the fact that the Covenant had no conception of a "noncombatant" starship and fitted the class with sufficient weaponry to carry out military tasks, if required.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
Fleets which do not have a ''Mjern''-pattern ship attached are forced to rely upon logistics [[space station]]s, such as the [[Station of Constant Sustenance]], during long journeys.{{Ref/Novel|HMorDi|Chapter=7}}


The '''''DSC''-class support ship''',<ref name="Ship happens">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-ship-happens '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Ship Happens'']</ref> also simply referred to as the '''agricultural support ship''', is a type of support vessel that was used by the [[Covenant]], and attached to their wandering [[Covenant fleet|fleets]].<ref name="enc281"/>
===Design details===
[[File:HGN Succor Side.png|left|thumb|A side view of the ''Infinite Succor''.]]
Featuring a vaguely-triangular silhouette with a curved aft and holes cut into its superstructure, the ''Mjern''-pattern agricultural support ship is immediately distinguished from any other class of Covenant warship. The rear and fore sections are connected with four massive arches that are angled slightly outwards, with a wide but thin platform connecting the port and starboard sides. It is here that the support ship's [[Assembly Forges#Classifications|Tertiary Assembly Forges]] are located, made up of factories and workshops that manufacture food packs, maintenance kits, clothing and even small arms for its tenant fleet. Were Covenant ''Mjern''-pattern vessels to produce more material then needed, they would ship off their products to [[High Charity]] for redistribution. Carefully protected by the ship's superstructures are two massive hunting domes, which serve as training areas, recreational zones, cloisters of worship, and animal paddocks. They are divided between multiple unique biomes, although these are usually comprised of environments comfortable to the [[San'Shyuum]] and the Sangheili. However, these can be adapted to service the particular needs of other species, such as vermiaries that sustain [[Lekgolo]] colonies transplanted from their homeworld of [[Te]]. On the very back of the vessel is a tall semi-circular structure that extends both from the top and bottom. The outer surface is pockmarked with numerous relays and mediator consoles for the ship's [[proselytization network]], which would allow the [[Hierarchs|Prophets]] to reach out to faithful hearts and coordinate the military and administrative activities across the Covenant's many worlds.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}


==Overview==
A variant of the ''Mjern''-pattern agricultural support ship that was built and maintained by the [[Ministry of Preparation]] has the larger aft hunting dome removed. Instead, it is filled with arcane instrumentation and a staff of [[chirurgeon]]s to create [[Prelate]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
The ''DSC'' is not designed for combat but rather is used to provide fresh food for Covenant soldiers.<ref name="enc281"/><ref>'''Halo Graphic Novel''', ''Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor''</ref> The support ship contains large hunting preserves holding many types of animals to be hunted, killed, and fed to the personnel of the [[fleet]].<ref name="enc281"/><ref name="Ship happens"/> Vessels of the class are primarily crewed by [[Huragok]] and [[Unggoy]], with little to no [[Sangheili]] on board, and are occasionally commanded by a single [[Minor Prophet]].<ref name="enc281"/> Strangely, the "S" (for Salvation) in the classification code "DSC" indicates that the ship is equipped with at least one [[energy projector]].<ref name="canon fodder2">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-have-s-moa '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder: Have S'moa'']</ref>
 
===Crew and complement===
Being designed as a support ship first, the ''Mjern''-pattern agricultural support ship had an unusually-large crew and small complement, carrying over ten thousand personnel. Of these, only seven [[Sangheili|Obedientaries]] and 150 Warriors stood ready to defend the ship from boarders. 9,800 [[Menial]]s manned most of the ship's systems, and twenty [[Huragok]]s were stationed on these ships to maintain much of the Covenant's technology. Other crewmembers included the sole Minor Prophet, forty Hieromonks and ten Celebrants.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} In a standard fleet, the Minor Prophet reported directly to the [[High Council]] and was expected to serve the [[Supreme Commander]] as a religious authority, logistics coordinator, and mediator.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
 
===Armaments===
Although classified as a support ship, the ''Mjern''-pattern is equipped with enough weapons to adequately fend off most threats. Its primary ship-to-ship weapons are its six [[Plasma torpedo|''Jaet''-pattern plasma torpedo silos]]. These fire guided comets of superheated plasma that are difficult for warships to outmaneuver in combat, and are capable of causing severe damage to human ships. Backing this up are twelve [[Plasma cannon (starship)|''Melusean''-pattern plasma cannons]], which are similar but fire unguided munitions. For point-defense purposes are twenty [[Pulse laser|''Pallio''-pattern pulse laser turrets]].{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}


==Ships of the line==
==Ships of the line==
*''[[Infinite Succor]]'' – Attached to the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]], destroyed in [[2552]].
*''[[Infinite Succor]]'' – Attached to the ''[[Fleet of Particular Justice]]'', destroyed in [[2552]].
 
==Operational history==
The ''Mjern''-pattern agricultural support ship was introduced during the [[Ages of Reclamation|Third Age of Reclamation]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Before first contact with [[humanity]], procurators like ''Mjern''-pattern vessels supported the Covenant fleets that ventured far from established supply lines in search of [[Forerunner]] relics to plunder and species to convert to the path of the [[Great Journey]]. While bulk transports and barges based on High Charity supplied their need for food, water and power cells, ''Mjern''-pattern ships would improve the endurance of their fleets with additional food from hydroponic pods, hunting grounds and recreation, and using their great maintenance forges and Huragok savant-technicians to repair their weapons, armor and Forerunner mechanisms. Surprisingly, these support ships could not be directly commanded by the militant orders or system governors, although their missions are so closely aligned that disagreements are unheard of. Nevertheless, despite their abundance during the height of the Covenant's power, there were only a handful of ways to acquire the dedicated services of ''Mjern''-pattern agricultural support ships without direct intervention from the Hierarchs. This was done to not only reinforce the dependency colonies and fleets had on the Prophets, but also to restrict the power of the Sangheili and Covenant's militant factions. As a result, each Supreme Commander was responsible for ensuring this approval was gained and maintained, while also conducting the political machinations needed to ensure that that warriors, vehicles and ammunition are delivered regularly.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
 
===Massacre of the Outer Colonies===
{{Main|Massacre of the Outer Colonies}}
By [[2526#March|March 2526]], the [[Fleet of Inexorable Obedience]] had several ''Mjern''-pattern agricultural support ships serving as part of its logistics support fleet. As the main force travelled to the [[human]] [[Outer Colonies|Outer Colony]] of [[Biko]], the ''DSC''-class support ships were left behind at their previous target of [[Etalan]] along with the rest of the fifteen-vessel logistics fleet. When a small UNSC force arrived at Etalan to target the logistics fleet, the [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartans]] leading the operation ignored the support ships in favor of destroying its accompanying [[Freighter|equipment freighters]] and [[bladder ship]]s.{{Ref/Novel|Id=HSS19|HSS|Chapter=19}}
 
Later in [[2531]], ''Mjern''-pattern support ships were present as part of the Covenant occupation of the exterior of the [[Forerunner]] [[Shield world|shield installation]], [[Trove]]. At least one such ship was shot down over Trove and impacted on its surface—ultimately succumbing to the world's large-scale widespread [[Flood outbreak|infestation]] of the [[Flood]].{{Ref/Map|Id=Release|HW|Release}}
 
===Late-war service===
At least one ''Mjern''-pattern agricultural support ship, the ''[[Infinite Succor]]'', was attached to the ''[[Fleet of Particular Justice]]'' and participated in the [[Battle of Installation 04]]. The ''Infinite Succor'' became infested by the [[Flood]] who attempted to use the ship to escape the Halo ring and spread into the galaxy. Unable to contain the Flood infestation, [[Special Operations Commander]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]]ee sent the ship on a [[slipspace]] jump into the [[Soell system]]'s star, destroying it and the Flood onboard. Only Rtas himself survived [[Skirmish on Infinite Succor|the engagement]].{{Ref/Comic|Id=Voyage|HGN|Story=The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor}}
 
Prior to the [[Great Schism]], the [[Prophet of Truth]] lured many Minor Prophets in command of these vessels into his service, using the promises of wealth and privilege to guarantee the shipmasters would support his [[Jiralhanae]] fleets. After the [[Fall of High Charity]] and the death of Truth, these ships would abandon the Covenant, fleeing to join the surviving San'Shyuum in exile.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
 
===Post-war service===
By late [[2558]], [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|faction]] possessed at least two ''Mjern''-pattern agricultural support ships. After the {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Breath of Annihilation]]'' suffered heavy damage while attempting to travel to the [[Absolute Record]], two ''Mjern''-pattern agricultural support ships assisted in making repairs on the carrier.{{Ref/Comic|Id=HE21|HE|Issue=21}}


==''Halo: Fleet Battles''==
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===Covenant ''DSC'' Support Ship===
===Covenant ''DSC'' Support Ship===
This element includes a single ''DSC''-class support ship.
This element includes a single DSC-class support ship.
*Cost: 95 points
{{Stats/FleetBattles/Ships
*Movement: 7"
|Title=Covenant DSC Support Ship
*Damage Track: 7 • 6 • 4
|ShipType=Capital Ship
*Build rating: 2
|Size=Medium
*Hangers: 3
|PTS=95
*Boarding Craft: 4
|Image=[[File:HFB DSCSupportShip.png|x150px]]
*Security detail: 4
|Movement=7
*System loadouts:
|DamageTrack1=7
**Defense array (3)
|DamageTrack2=6
**Glide (4")
|DamageTrack3=4
**Labyrinthine
 
**Point defense (4)
|SysLoadout1= Defence Array
*Primary Weapon: Plasma Cannon Arrays
|SysLoadout1Stat= 3
**Range: 10/20"
|SysLoadout2= Glide
**Weapon loadouts: Plasma
|SysLoadout2Stat= 4"
**Firing arc: Forward/Port/Starboard
|SysLoadout3= Labyrinthine
**Dice: 6
|SysLoadout3Stat=
*Secondary Weapon: Plasma Torpedoes
|SysLoadout4= Point Defence
**Range: 12/24"
|SysLoadout4Stat= 4
**Weapon loadouts: Missiles/Plasma
|SysLoadout5=
**Firing arc: Forward
|SysLoadout5Stat=
**Dice: 8
 
|BuildRating=2
|Hangars=3
|BoardingCraft=4
|SecurityDetail=4
 
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|PrimaryWeaponRangeMax=20
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|PrimaryWeaponArc=Forward/Port/Starboard
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|SecondaryWeaponName=Plasma Torpedoes
|SecondaryWeaponRangeMin=12
|SecondaryWeaponRangeMax=24
|SecondaryWeaponLoadouts=Missiles/Plasma
|SecondaryWeaponCount=
|SecondaryWeaponArc=Forward
|SecondaryWeaponDice=8
}}


===Covenant Supported ''DSC'' Support Ship===
===Covenant Supported ''DSC'' Support Ship===
This element includes a ''DSC''-class support ship and one ''SDV''-class heavy corvette.
This element includes a ''DSC''-class support ship and one [[Ceudar-pattern heavy corvette|''SDV''-class heavy corvette]].
*Cost: 115 points
{{Stats/FleetBattles/Ships
*Movement: 7"
|Title=Covenant Supported DSC Support Ship
*Damage Track: 7 • 6 • 5
|ShipType=Capital Ship
*Build rating: 3
|Size=Medium
*Hangers: 4
|PTS=115
*Boarding Craft: 4
|Image=[[File:HFB DSCSupportShip Supported.png|x150px]]
*Security detail: 5
|Movement=7
*System loadouts:
|DamageTrack1=7
**Defense array (4)
|DamageTrack2=6
**Glide (4")
|DamageTrack3=4
**Labyrinthine
 
**Point defense (5)
|SysLoadout1= Defence Array
*Primary Weapon: Plamsa Cannon Arrays
|SysLoadout1Stat= 4
**Range: 10/20"
|SysLoadout2= Glide
**Weapon loadouts: Plasma
|SysLoadout2Stat= 4"
**Firing arc: Forward/Port/Starboard
|SysLoadout3= Labyrinthine
**Dice: 8
|SysLoadout3Stat=
*Secondary Weapon: Plasma Torpedoes
|SysLoadout4= Point Defence
**Range: 12/24"
|SysLoadout4Stat= 5
**Weapon loadouts: Missiles/Plasma
|SysLoadout5=
**Firing arc: Forward
|SysLoadout5Stat=
**Dice: 8
 
|BuildRating=3
|Hangars=4
|BoardingCraft=4
|SecurityDetail=5
 
|PrimaryWeaponName=Plasma Cannon Arrays
|PrimaryWeaponRangeMin=10
|PrimaryWeaponRangeMax=20
|PrimaryWeaponLoadouts=Plasma
|PrimaryWeaponCount=
|PrimaryWeaponArc=Forward/Port/Starboard
|PrimaryWeaponDice=8
 
|SecondaryWeaponName=Plasma Torpedoes
|SecondaryWeaponRangeMin=12
|SecondaryWeaponRangeMax=24
|SecondaryWeaponLoadouts=Missiles/Plasma
|SecondaryWeaponCount=
|SecondaryWeaponArc=Forward
|SecondaryWeaponDice=8
}}
 
===Covenant Reinforced ''DSC'' Support Ship===
===Covenant Reinforced ''DSC'' Support Ship===
This element includes a ''DSC''-class support ship and two ''SDV''-class heavy corvettes.
This element includes a ''DSC''-class support ship and two ''SDV''-class heavy corvettes.
*Cost: 135 points
{{Stats/FleetBattles/Ships
*Movement: 7"
|Title=Covenant Reinforced DSC Support Ship
*Damage Track: 7 • 6 • 6
|ShipType=Capital Ship
*Build rating: 4
|Size=Medium
*Hangers: 5
|PTS=135
*Boarding Craft: 4
|Image=[[File:HFB DSCSupportShip Reinforced.png|x150px]]
*Security detail: 5
|Movement=7
*System loadouts:
|DamageTrack1=7
**Defense array (5)
|DamageTrack2=6
**Glide (4")
|DamageTrack3=6
**Labyrinthine
 
**Point defense (6)
|SysLoadout1= Defence Array
*Primary Weapon: Plamsa Cannon Arrays
|SysLoadout1Stat= 5
**Range: 10/20"
|SysLoadout2= Glide
**Weapon loadouts: Plasma
|SysLoadout2Stat= 4"
**Firing arc: Forward/Port/Starboard
|SysLoadout3= Labyrinthine
**Dice: 9
|SysLoadout3Stat=
*Secondary Weapon: Plasma Torpedoes
|SysLoadout4= Point Defence
**Range: 12/24"
|SysLoadout4Stat= 6
**Weapon loadouts: Missiles/Plasma
|SysLoadout5=
**Firing arc: Forward
|SysLoadout5Stat=
**Dice: 10
 
|BuildRating=4
|Hangars=5
|BoardingCraft=4
|SecurityDetail=5
 
|PrimaryWeaponName=Plasma Cannon Arrays
|PrimaryWeaponRangeMin=10
|PrimaryWeaponRangeMax=20
|PrimaryWeaponLoadouts=Plasma
|PrimaryWeaponCount=
|PrimaryWeaponArc=Forward/Port/Starboard
|PrimaryWeaponDice=9
 
|SecondaryWeaponName=Plasma Torpedoes
|SecondaryWeaponRangeMin=12
|SecondaryWeaponRangeMax=24
|SecondaryWeaponLoadouts=Missiles/Plasma
|SecondaryWeaponCount=
|SecondaryWeaponArc=Forward
|SecondaryWeaponDice=10
}}
 
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===Covenant Escorted ''DSC'' Support Ship===
===Covenant Escorted ''DSC'' Support Ship===
This element includes a ''DSC''-class support ship and one ''ADP''-class escort.
This element includes a ''DSC''-class support ship and one [[Akton-pattern escort|''ADP''-class escort]].
*Cost: 115 points
{{Stats/FleetBattles/Ships
*Movement: 7"
|Title=Covenant Escorted DSC Support Ship
*Damage Track: 7 • 6 • 5
|ShipType=Capital Ship
*Build rating: 3
|Size=Medium
*Hangers: 3
|PTS=115
*Boarding Craft: 4
|Image=[[File:HFB DSCSupportShip Escorted.png|x150px]]
*Security detail: 5
|Movement=7
*System loadouts:
|DamageTrack1=7
**Defense array (4)
|DamageTrack2=6
**Glide (4")
|DamageTrack3=5
**Labyrinthine
 
**Point defense (6)
|SysLoadout1= Defence Array
*Primary Weapon: Plamsa Cannon Arrays
|SysLoadout1Stat= 4
**Range: 10/20"
|SysLoadout2= Glide
**Weapon loadouts: Plasma
|SysLoadout2Stat= 4"
**Firing arc: Forward/Port/Starboard
|SysLoadout3= Labyrinthine
**Dice: 7
|SysLoadout3Stat=
*Secondary Weapon: Plasma Torpedoes
|SysLoadout4= Point Defence
**Range: 12/24"
|SysLoadout4Stat= 6
**Weapon loadouts: Missiles/Plasma
|SysLoadout5=
**Firing arc: Forward
|SysLoadout5Stat=
**Dice: 12
 
|BuildRating=3
|Hangars=3
|BoardingCraft=4
|SecurityDetail=5
 
|PrimaryWeaponName=Plasma Cannon Arrays
|PrimaryWeaponRangeMin=10
|PrimaryWeaponRangeMax=20
|PrimaryWeaponLoadouts=Plasma
|PrimaryWeaponCount=
|PrimaryWeaponArc=Forward/Port/Starboard
|PrimaryWeaponDice=7
 
|SecondaryWeaponName=Plasma Torpedoes
|SecondaryWeaponRangeMin=12
|SecondaryWeaponRangeMax=24
|SecondaryWeaponLoadouts=Missiles/Plasma
|SecondaryWeaponCount=
|SecondaryWeaponArc=Forward
|SecondaryWeaponDice=12
}}
 
===Covenant Defended ''DSC'' Support Ship===
===Covenant Defended ''DSC'' Support Ship===
This element includes a ''DSC''-class support ship and two ''ADP''-class escorts.
This element includes a ''DSC''-class support ship and two ''ADP''-class escorts.
*Cost: 135 points
{{Stats/FleetBattles/Ships
*Movement: 7"
|Title=Covenant Defended DSC Support Ship
*Damage Track: 7 • 6 • 6
|ShipType=Capital Ship
*Build rating: 3
|Size=Medium
*Hangers: 3
|PTS=135
*Boarding Craft: 4
|Image=[[File:HFB DSCSupportShip Defended.png|x150px]]
*Security detail: 5
|Movement=7
*System loadouts:
|DamageTrack1=7
**Cloaking system
|DamageTrack2=6
**Defense array (4)
|DamageTrack3=6
**Glide (4")
 
**Labyrinthine
|SysLoadout1=Cloaking System
**Point defense (6)
|SysLoadout1Stat=
*Primary Weapon: Plamsa Cannon Arrays
|SysLoadout2= Defence Array
**Range: 10/20"
|SysLoadout2Stat= 4
**Weapon loadouts: Plasma
|SysLoadout3= Glide
**Firing arc: Forward/Port/Starboard
|SysLoadout3Stat= 4"
**Dice: 7
|SysLoadout4= Labyrinthine
*Secondary Weapon: Plasma Torpedoes
|SysLoadout4Stat=
**Range: 12/24"
|SysLoadout5= Point Defence
**Weapon loadouts: Missiles/Plasma
|SysLoadout5Stat= 6
**Firing arc: Forward
 
**Dice: 14
|BuildRating=3
|Hangars=3
|BoardingCraft=4
|SecurityDetail=5
 
|PrimaryWeaponName=Plasma Cannon Arrays
|PrimaryWeaponRangeMin=10
|PrimaryWeaponRangeMax=20
|PrimaryWeaponLoadouts=Plasma
|PrimaryWeaponCount=
|PrimaryWeaponArc=Forward/Port/Starboard
|PrimaryWeaponDice=7
 
|SecondaryWeaponName=Plasma Torpedoes
|SecondaryWeaponRangeMin=12
|SecondaryWeaponRangeMax=24
|SecondaryWeaponLoadouts=Missiles/Plasma
|SecondaryWeaponCount=
|SecondaryWeaponArc=Forward
|SecondaryWeaponDice=14
}}
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
On the ''Halo Wars'' Skirmish map [[Release (level)|Release]], there are several agricultural support ships crashed on the map.  
Several crashed ''Mjern''-pattern agricultural support ships can be found on the ''[[Halo Wars]]'' map [[Release]].{{Ref/Reuse|Release}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:InfiniteSuccorConcept.jpg|Concept art of ''Infinite Succor'' for ''[[Halo 2]]''.
File:H2_InfiniteSuccor_Concept.jpg|Concept art of ''Infinite Succor'' for ''[[Halo 2]]''.
File:HGN-InfiniteSuccor.jpg|''Infinite Succor'' during the [[Battle of Installation 04]] in ''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]''.
File:HGN-InfiniteSuccor.jpg|''Infinite Succor'' during the [[Battle of Installation 04]] in ''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]''.
File:DSCflood.png|A crashed ''DSC''-class support ship infected by the Flood on the map [[Release]] in ''[[Halo Wars]]''.
File:HGN Succor LastVoyage.png|''Infinite Succor'' preparing to make its final voyage into the Soell system's star.
File:HE21 - Support ships.jpg|Support ships repairing the damaged ''[[Breath of Annihilation]]'' in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
File:HW_DSCWreck.png|A crashed ''Mjern''-pattern agricultural support ship infected by the Flood on the map [[Release]] in ''[[Halo Wars]]''.
File:HFB-DSChuntingground.jpg|The hunting preserve on a ''DSC''-class support ship, based on the ''Halo 2'' concept art, in ''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''.
File:HW Release DSCShip Full.png|A full look at the model for the ''Mjern'' wreckage on Release.
File:HFB-DSCmodel.jpg|DSC model for ''Halo: Fleet Battles''.
File:HE21 - Support ships.jpg|Support ships repairing the damaged ''Breath of Annihilation'' in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
File:HE22-dsc-repair-breath.png|''Breath of Annihilation'' under repair.
File:HFB-DSChuntingground.jpg|The hunting preserve on a ''Mjern''-pattern agricultural support ship, based on the ''Halo 2'' concept art, in ''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''.
File:HFB-DSC.jpg|The ''Fleet Battles'' model for the ''Mjern''-patern.
File:HFB-DSCmodel.jpg|A ''Mjern''-pattern agricultural support ship model for ''Halo: Fleet Battles''.
File:HFB_DSC_fleet.jpg|A fleet of ''Mjern''-pattern agricultural support ships in ''Halo: Fleet Battles''.
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==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' {{C|Adjunct}}
**[[Priority Broadcast Log/Eleventh Cycle, Third Unit]] {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
**''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]'' {{1st}}
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*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''
*''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''


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Mjern-pattern
The Mjern-pattern agricultural support ship image from the Encyclopedia.
Class attributes

Identification:

UNSC Three-letter code: DSC[1]

Operators:

Manufacturer:

Primary Assembly Forges[2]

In service:

Third Age of Reclamation - present[3]

General characteristics

Type:

Length:

1,550 metres (5,100 ft)[2][3]

Height:

Approx. 400 metres (1,300 ft)[5]

Mass:

82 million tonnes[2][3]

Power plant:

Pinch fusion reactor

Maneuver drive:

Repulsor engines

Slipspace drive:

Borer

Crew:

Troops:

Hull:

Nanolaminate plating

Sensors:

Proselytization network relays[2]

Armaments:

Air wing:

4 R'sisho-pattern Ticks[6]

 

The Mjern-pattern agricultural support ship[3] (UNSC three-letter classification: DSC-class support ship),[1] is a type of support vessel that was used by the Covenant attached to their wandering fleets.[4]

Overview[edit]

Unlike most Covenant vessels, the Mjern-pattern agricultural support ship was not designed solely for combat, but also to provide fresh food, water, recreational opportunities, replacement parts, and more for their attached fleet.[4][7][3] These support ships generally contain large hunting preserves holding many types of animals to be hunted, killed, and fed to the personnel of the fleet.[4][1] During the time of the Covenant, vessels of the class were primarily crewed by Huragok and Unggoy, with little to no Sangheili on board, and were commanded by a single Minor Prophet.[4] The "S" (for Salvation) in the UNSC's "DSC" hull classification code for the Mjern-pattern indicates that the ship is a dedicated warship,[8] likely due to the fact that the Covenant had no conception of a "noncombatant" starship and fitted the class with sufficient weaponry to carry out military tasks, if required.[3]

Fleets which do not have a Mjern-pattern ship attached are forced to rely upon logistics space stations, such as the Station of Constant Sustenance, during long journeys.[9]

Design details[edit]

Glorious Advance heading toward Infinite Succor.
A side view of the Infinite Succor.

Featuring a vaguely-triangular silhouette with a curved aft and holes cut into its superstructure, the Mjern-pattern agricultural support ship is immediately distinguished from any other class of Covenant warship. The rear and fore sections are connected with four massive arches that are angled slightly outwards, with a wide but thin platform connecting the port and starboard sides. It is here that the support ship's Tertiary Assembly Forges are located, made up of factories and workshops that manufacture food packs, maintenance kits, clothing and even small arms for its tenant fleet. Were Covenant Mjern-pattern vessels to produce more material then needed, they would ship off their products to High Charity for redistribution. Carefully protected by the ship's superstructures are two massive hunting domes, which serve as training areas, recreational zones, cloisters of worship, and animal paddocks. They are divided between multiple unique biomes, although these are usually comprised of environments comfortable to the San'Shyuum and the Sangheili. However, these can be adapted to service the particular needs of other species, such as vermiaries that sustain Lekgolo colonies transplanted from their homeworld of Te. On the very back of the vessel is a tall semi-circular structure that extends both from the top and bottom. The outer surface is pockmarked with numerous relays and mediator consoles for the ship's proselytization network, which would allow the Prophets to reach out to faithful hearts and coordinate the military and administrative activities across the Covenant's many worlds.[2]

A variant of the Mjern-pattern agricultural support ship that was built and maintained by the Ministry of Preparation has the larger aft hunting dome removed. Instead, it is filled with arcane instrumentation and a staff of chirurgeons to create Prelates.[2]

Crew and complement[edit]

Being designed as a support ship first, the Mjern-pattern agricultural support ship had an unusually-large crew and small complement, carrying over ten thousand personnel. Of these, only seven Obedientaries and 150 Warriors stood ready to defend the ship from boarders. 9,800 Menials manned most of the ship's systems, and twenty Huragoks were stationed on these ships to maintain much of the Covenant's technology. Other crewmembers included the sole Minor Prophet, forty Hieromonks and ten Celebrants.[2] In a standard fleet, the Minor Prophet reported directly to the High Council and was expected to serve the Supreme Commander as a religious authority, logistics coordinator, and mediator.[2][3]

Armaments[edit]

Although classified as a support ship, the Mjern-pattern is equipped with enough weapons to adequately fend off most threats. Its primary ship-to-ship weapons are its six Jaet-pattern plasma torpedo silos. These fire guided comets of superheated plasma that are difficult for warships to outmaneuver in combat, and are capable of causing severe damage to human ships. Backing this up are twelve Melusean-pattern plasma cannons, which are similar but fire unguided munitions. For point-defense purposes are twenty Pallio-pattern pulse laser turrets.[2]

Ships of the line[edit]

Operational history[edit]

The Mjern-pattern agricultural support ship was introduced during the Third Age of Reclamation.[3] Before first contact with humanity, procurators like Mjern-pattern vessels supported the Covenant fleets that ventured far from established supply lines in search of Forerunner relics to plunder and species to convert to the path of the Great Journey. While bulk transports and barges based on High Charity supplied their need for food, water and power cells, Mjern-pattern ships would improve the endurance of their fleets with additional food from hydroponic pods, hunting grounds and recreation, and using their great maintenance forges and Huragok savant-technicians to repair their weapons, armor and Forerunner mechanisms. Surprisingly, these support ships could not be directly commanded by the militant orders or system governors, although their missions are so closely aligned that disagreements are unheard of. Nevertheless, despite their abundance during the height of the Covenant's power, there were only a handful of ways to acquire the dedicated services of Mjern-pattern agricultural support ships without direct intervention from the Hierarchs. This was done to not only reinforce the dependency colonies and fleets had on the Prophets, but also to restrict the power of the Sangheili and Covenant's militant factions. As a result, each Supreme Commander was responsible for ensuring this approval was gained and maintained, while also conducting the political machinations needed to ensure that that warriors, vehicles and ammunition are delivered regularly.[2]

Massacre of the Outer Colonies[edit]

Main article: Massacre of the Outer Colonies

By March 2526, the Fleet of Inexorable Obedience had several Mjern-pattern agricultural support ships serving as part of its logistics support fleet. As the main force travelled to the human Outer Colony of Biko, the DSC-class support ships were left behind at their previous target of Etalan along with the rest of the fifteen-vessel logistics fleet. When a small UNSC force arrived at Etalan to target the logistics fleet, the Spartans leading the operation ignored the support ships in favor of destroying its accompanying equipment freighters and bladder ships.[10]

Later in 2531, Mjern-pattern support ships were present as part of the Covenant occupation of the exterior of the Forerunner shield installation, Trove. At least one such ship was shot down over Trove and impacted on its surface—ultimately succumbing to the world's large-scale widespread infestation of the Flood.[11]

Late-war service[edit]

At least one Mjern-pattern agricultural support ship, the Infinite Succor, was attached to the Fleet of Particular Justice and participated in the Battle of Installation 04. The Infinite Succor became infested by the Flood who attempted to use the ship to escape the Halo ring and spread into the galaxy. Unable to contain the Flood infestation, Special Operations Commander Rtas 'Vadumee sent the ship on a slipspace jump into the Soell system's star, destroying it and the Flood onboard. Only Rtas himself survived the engagement.[7]

Prior to the Great Schism, the Prophet of Truth lured many Minor Prophets in command of these vessels into his service, using the promises of wealth and privilege to guarantee the shipmasters would support his Jiralhanae fleets. After the Fall of High Charity and the death of Truth, these ships would abandon the Covenant, fleeing to join the surviving San'Shyuum in exile.[2]

Post-war service[edit]

By late 2558, Jul 'Mdama's faction possessed at least two Mjern-pattern agricultural support ships. After the CAS-class assault carrier Breath of Annihilation suffered heavy damage while attempting to travel to the Absolute Record, two Mjern-pattern agricultural support ships assisted in making repairs on the carrier.[12]

Halo: Fleet Battles[edit]

Covenant DSC Support Ship[edit]

This element includes a single DSC-class support ship.

Covenant DSC Support Ship Capital Ship, Medium (95 PTS)
The standard variant of DSC-class support ship. Movement 7" Systems Loadout
Damage Track 7 • 6 • 4

Defence Array (3)
Glide (4")
Labyrinthine
Point Defence (4)

Build Rating 2
Hangars 3
Boarding Craft 4
Security Detail 4
Primary Weapon Range Weapon Loadouts Arc Dice
Plasma Cannon Arrays 10/20" Plasma Forward/Port/Starboard 6


Secondary Weapon Range Weapon Loadouts Arc Dice
Plasma Torpedoes 12/24" Missiles/Plasma Forward 8



Covenant Supported DSC Support Ship[edit]

This element includes a DSC-class support ship and one SDV-class heavy corvette.

Covenant Supported DSC Support Ship Capital Ship, Medium (115 PTS)
The Supported variant of DSC-class support ship. Movement 7" Systems Loadout
Damage Track 7 • 6 • 4

Defence Array (4)
Glide (4")
Labyrinthine
Point Defence (5)

Build Rating 3
Hangars 4
Boarding Craft 4
Security Detail 5
Primary Weapon Range Weapon Loadouts Arc Dice
Plasma Cannon Arrays 10/20" Plasma Forward/Port/Starboard 8


Secondary Weapon Range Weapon Loadouts Arc Dice
Plasma Torpedoes 12/24" Missiles/Plasma Forward 8



Covenant Reinforced DSC Support Ship[edit]

This element includes a DSC-class support ship and two SDV-class heavy corvettes.

Covenant Reinforced DSC Support Ship Capital Ship, Medium (135 PTS)
The Reinforced variant of DSC-class support ship. Movement 7" Systems Loadout
Damage Track 7 • 6 • 6

Defence Array (5)
Glide (4")
Labyrinthine
Point Defence (6)

Build Rating 4
Hangars 5
Boarding Craft 4
Security Detail 5
Primary Weapon Range Weapon Loadouts Arc Dice
Plasma Cannon Arrays 10/20" Plasma Forward/Port/Starboard 9


Secondary Weapon Range Weapon Loadouts Arc Dice
Plasma Torpedoes 12/24" Missiles/Plasma Forward 10



Covenant Escorted DSC Support Ship[edit]

This element includes a DSC-class support ship and one ADP-class escort.

Covenant Escorted DSC Support Ship Capital Ship, Medium (115 PTS)
The Escorted variant of DSC-class support ship. Movement 7" Systems Loadout
Damage Track 7 • 6 • 5

Defence Array (4)
Glide (4")
Labyrinthine
Point Defence (6)

Build Rating 3
Hangars 3
Boarding Craft 4
Security Detail 5
Primary Weapon Range Weapon Loadouts Arc Dice
Plasma Cannon Arrays 10/20" Plasma Forward/Port/Starboard 7


Secondary Weapon Range Weapon Loadouts Arc Dice
Plasma Torpedoes 12/24" Missiles/Plasma Forward 12



Covenant Defended DSC Support Ship[edit]

This element includes a DSC-class support ship and two ADP-class escorts.

Covenant Defended DSC Support Ship Capital Ship, Medium (135 PTS)
The Defended variant of DSC-class support ship. Movement 7" Systems Loadout
Damage Track 7 • 6 • 6

Cloaking System
Defence Array (4)
Glide (4")
Labyrinthine
Point Defence (6)

Build Rating 3
Hangars 3
Boarding Craft 4
Security Detail 5
Primary Weapon Range Weapon Loadouts Arc Dice
Plasma Cannon Arrays 10/20" Plasma Forward/Port/Starboard 7


Secondary Weapon Range Weapon Loadouts Arc Dice
Plasma Torpedoes 12/24" Missiles/Plasma Forward 14



Trivia[edit]

Several crashed Mjern-pattern agricultural support ships can be found on the Halo Wars map Release.[11]

Gallery[edit]

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  • Concept art of Infinite Succor for Halo 2.

    Concept art of Infinite Succor for Halo 2.

  • Infinite Succor preparing to make its final voyage into the Soell system's star.

    Infinite Succor preparing to make its final voyage into the Soell system's star.

  • A crashed Mjern-pattern agricultural support ship infected by the Flood on the map Release in Halo Wars.

    A crashed Mjern-pattern agricultural support ship infected by the Flood on the map Release in Halo Wars.

  • A full look at the model for the Mjern wreckage on Release.

    A full look at the model for the Mjern wreckage on Release.

  • Support ships repairing the damaged Breath of Annihilation in Halo: Escalation.

    Support ships repairing the damaged Breath of Annihilation in Halo: Escalation.

  • Breath of Annihilation under repair.

    Breath of Annihilation under repair.

  • The hunting preserve on a Mjern-pattern agricultural support ship, based on the Halo 2 concept art, in Halo: Fleet Battles.

    The hunting preserve on a Mjern-pattern agricultural support ship, based on the Halo 2 concept art, in Halo: Fleet Battles.

  • The Fleet Battles model for the Mjern-patern.

    The Fleet Battles model for the Mjern-patern.

  • A Mjern-pattern agricultural support ship model for Halo: Fleet Battles.

    A Mjern-pattern agricultural support ship model for Halo: Fleet Battles.

  • A fleet of Mjern-pattern agricultural support ships in Halo: Fleet Battles.

    A fleet of Mjern-pattern agricultural support ships in Halo: Fleet Battles.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Ship Happens (Retrieved on Jun 30, 2021) [archive]
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w Halo: Warfleet, page 68-69
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 269
  4. ^ a b c d e Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 281
  5. ^ File:HFB-Lotsofships.png
  6. ^ Halo: Fleet Battles
  7. ^ a b Halo Graphic Novel - The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor
  8. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Have S'moa (Retrieved on Jun 30, 2021) [archive]
  9. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, chapter 7
  10. ^ Halo: Silent Storm, chapter 19
  11. ^ a b Halo Wars, multiplayer map Release
  12. ^ Halo: Escalation, issue 21

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