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In the wake of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the ''CRS'' class forms the backbone of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]'s fleet, which deployed numerous ''CRS''-class cruisers to [[Requiem]] prior to and during the [[Battle of Requiem]].<ref name="H4">'''[[Halo 4]]'''</ref> After finding the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}, one approached the ship with its shields down, not expecting a threat, intending to open fire on the ''Dawn''. However, [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[John-117]] destroyed the cruiser with one of the ''Forward Unto Dawn's'' [[M4093 Hyperion nuclear delivery system|''Hyperion'' nuclear missiles]] before it could fire. Several were destroyed moments later when the [[gravity well]] of Requiem pulled them in.<ref name="Dawn">'''Halo 4''', campaign level, ''[[Dawn (level)|Dawn]]''</ref> Three cruisers made a slipspace jump into [[Core of Requiem|Requiem's core]] to deploy troops around the satellite containing the Didact's [[Cryptum]]. At least one of these cruisers, possibly more, was sucked into the [[gravity well]] created by the Didact's Cryptum entering slipspace and was destroyed.<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level, ''[[Forerunner (level)|Forerunner]]''</ref> Numerous light cruisers were later sent to attack the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} after it crashed into Requiem, but at least two were destroyed by ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s defensive turrets and surface-to-air-missile launchers after John-117 reactivated ''Infinity's'' defenses.<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level, ''[[Infinity (Halo 4 level)|Infinity]]''</ref> During the Didact's [[Raid on Ivanoff Station]], at least three cruisers were present, deploying Phantoms to stop the evacuation as John and [[Cortana]] reprogrammed [[Ivanoff Station]]'s defense turrets to cover the evacuation. As their Phantoms continued to be shot down by [[Mark 2551 Onager|Onagers]], the three cruisers moved into position over the station, remaining in close proximity to each other.<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level, ''[[Composer (level)|Composer]]''</ref> | In the wake of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the ''CRS'' class forms the backbone of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]'s fleet, which deployed numerous ''CRS''-class cruisers to [[Requiem]] prior to and during the [[Battle of Requiem]].<ref name="H4">'''[[Halo 4]]'''</ref> After finding the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}, one approached the ship with its shields down, not expecting a threat, intending to open fire on the ''Dawn''. However, [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[John-117]] destroyed the cruiser with one of the ''Forward Unto Dawn's'' [[M4093 Hyperion nuclear delivery system|''Hyperion'' nuclear missiles]] before it could fire. Several were destroyed moments later when the [[gravity well]] of Requiem pulled them in.<ref name="Dawn">'''Halo 4''', campaign level, ''[[Dawn (level)|Dawn]]''</ref> Three cruisers made a slipspace jump into [[Core of Requiem|Requiem's core]] to deploy troops around the satellite containing the Didact's [[Cryptum]]. At least one of these cruisers, possibly more, was sucked into the [[gravity well]] created by the Didact's Cryptum entering slipspace and was destroyed.<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level, ''[[Forerunner (level)|Forerunner]]''</ref> Numerous light cruisers were later sent to attack the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} after it crashed into Requiem, but at least two were destroyed by ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s defensive turrets and surface-to-air-missile launchers after John-117 reactivated ''Infinity's'' defenses.<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level, ''[[Infinity (Halo 4 level)|Infinity]]''</ref> During the Didact's [[Raid on Ivanoff Station]], at least three cruisers were present, deploying Phantoms to stop the evacuation as John and [[Cortana]] reprogrammed [[Ivanoff Station]]'s defense turrets to cover the evacuation. As their Phantoms continued to be shot down by [[Mark 2551 Onager|Onagers]], the three cruisers moved into position over the station, remaining in close proximity to each other.<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level, ''[[Composer (level)|Composer]]''</ref> | ||
Several ''CRS''-class cruisers were present during the [[Requiem Campaign]] in [[2558|February 2558]]. Many provided escort for an {{Class|RCS|armored cruiser}} that was destroyed immediately after ''Infinity's'' emergence from slipspace. They immediately engaged ''Infinity's'' {{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}}s, though they were quickly destroyed or routed.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Departure|S1E1 - ''Departure'']]</ref> Later, a light cruiser was deployed to [[Two Giants]] in response to [[Fireteam Crimson]] activating one of the structures in the area. Despite being supported by numerous [[Type-44 Phantom|Phantoms]], [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshees]] and ground troops, it was destroyed by a MAC round launched by ''Infinity's'' ''Sub-vessel 3'' and the UNSC's operation was a success.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Catherine|S1E3 - ''Catherine'']]</ref> Another light cruiser attacked the UNSC base at [[The Refuge (Requiem location)|the Refuge]], but was destroyed when [[Fireteam Shadow]] boarded and overloaded its power core. Shortly thereafter, a light cruiser took part in the capture of Fireteam Crimson at the [[Quarry]] accompanied by several Phantoms and Banshees.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Memento Mori|S1E5 - ''Memento_Mori'']]</ref> A light cruiser, possibly the same one, remained on station over [[Lockup]] as Crimson escaped with [[Icebreaker squad]] in a hijacked Phantom. At least three more were at the [[Warrens]] when Crimson visited | Several ''CRS''-class cruisers were present during the [[Requiem Campaign]] in [[2558|February 2558]]. Many provided escort for an {{Class|RCS|armored cruiser}} that was destroyed immediately after ''Infinity's'' emergence from slipspace. They immediately engaged ''Infinity's'' {{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}}s, though they were quickly destroyed or routed.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Departure|S1E1 - ''Departure'']]</ref> Later, a light cruiser was deployed to [[Two Giants]] in response to [[Fireteam Crimson]] activating one of the structures in the area. Despite being supported by numerous [[Type-44 Phantom|Phantoms]], [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshees]] and ground troops, it was destroyed by a MAC round launched by ''Infinity's'' ''Sub-vessel 3'' and the UNSC's operation was a success.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Catherine|S1E3 - ''Catherine'']]</ref> Another light cruiser attacked the UNSC base at [[The Refuge (Requiem location)|the Refuge]], but was destroyed when [[Fireteam Shadow]] boarded and overloaded its power core. Shortly thereafter, a light cruiser took part in the capture of Fireteam Crimson at the [[Quarry]] accompanied by several Phantoms and Banshees.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Memento Mori|S1E5 - ''Memento_Mori'']]</ref> A light cruiser, possibly the same one, remained on station over [[Lockup]] as Crimson escaped with [[Icebreaker squad]] in a hijacked Phantom. At least three more were at the [[Warrens]] when Crimson visited,<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Scattered|S1E6 - ''Scattered'']]</ref> though they were gone by the time Crimson returned with [[Fireteam Lancer]].,<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[Expendable|S1E8 - ''Expendable'']]</ref> Later, several light cruisers participated in the Covenant-Promethean attack on ''Infinity''. At least one was destroyed when Fireteam Crimson brought the ''Infinity's'' weapons back online.<ref>[[S1/Invasion|S1E7 - ''Invasion'']]</ref> Several light cruisers fled Requiem with an ''RCS''-class armored cruiser and several [[Type-56 Lich|Liches]] after Jul 'Mdama set the planet on a collision course with its parent star.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Exodus|S1E10 - ''Exodus'']]</ref> | ||
In [[2558#July|July 2558]], multiple light cruisers were present on [[Aktis IV]] when Jul 'Mdama and Doctor [[Catherine Halsey]] set a trap to get the UNSC's half of the [[Janus Key]]. Hidden undetected under the planet's ocean, the ships rose to [[Battle of Aktis IV|attack]] the ''Infinity'' and her sub-vessels, blocking the UNSC [[flagship]] off in low orbit for over seven hours.<ref name="HE15">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 15|Issue #15]]''</ref> | In [[2558#July|July 2558]], multiple light cruisers were present on [[Aktis IV]] when Jul 'Mdama and Doctor [[Catherine Halsey]] set a trap to get the UNSC's half of the [[Janus Key]]. Hidden undetected under the planet's ocean, the ships rose to [[Battle of Aktis IV|attack]] the ''Infinity'' and her sub-vessels, blocking the UNSC [[flagship]] off in low orbit for over seven hours.<ref name="HE15">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 15|Issue #15]]''</ref> | ||