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While some ''CRS''-class light cruisers engaged human forces during the [[Human-Covenant War]], the majority of them were assigned in rear echelon assignments to ensure Covenant supply lines were well protected. This made them a prime target for opportunistic warlords during and after the Great Schism to expand their fleets, using them in more combat focused roles than they were intended for.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet72}} | While some ''CRS''-class light cruisers engaged human forces during the [[Human-Covenant War]], the majority of them were assigned in rear echelon assignments to ensure Covenant supply lines were well protected. This made them a prime target for opportunistic warlords during and after the Great Schism to expand their fleets, using them in more combat focused roles than they were intended for.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet72}} | ||
One single light cruiser ''[[Unrelenting]]'' of the [[Fleet of Inexorable Obedience]] led a [[Space warfare|space]] [[Battle of Chi Ceti|attack]] on [[Chi Ceti IV]] where it was able to damage the {{UNSCShip|Commonwealth}} but was damaged in return by the UNSC [[Paris-class heavy frigate|heavy frigate]].<ref>See </ref> It was eventually destroyed by the [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]] company after being boarded. Ships of the class participated in the [[Battle of Psi Serpentis]] in [[2543]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions]] Volume I''', "[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]", ''page 329''</ref> Several light cruisers were used during the Covenant's [[Fall of Reach|invasion]] of [[Reach]] in [[2552]].<ref name="HFS18">'''Halo: First Strike''', ''Chapter 18'', ''page 167'' -- ''"Two exceptions to this patrol pattern were a pair of light cruisers hovering over Menachite Mountain"''</ref> Later during the same year, they were deployed during the [[Battle for Earth|occupation]] of [[Earth]].<ref name=SC2>''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]'', Series 1</ref> | One single light cruiser ''[[Unrelenting]]'' of the [[Fleet of Inexorable Obedience]] led a [[Space warfare|space]] [[Battle of Chi Ceti|attack]] on [[Chi Ceti IV]] where it was able to damage the {{UNSCShip|Commonwealth}} but was damaged in return by the UNSC [[Paris-class heavy frigate|heavy frigate]].<ref>See</ref> It was eventually destroyed by the [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]] company after being boarded. Ships of the class participated in the [[Battle of Psi Serpentis]] in [[2543]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions]] Volume I''', "[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]", ''page 329''</ref> Several light cruisers were used during the Covenant's [[Fall of Reach|invasion]] of [[Reach]] in [[2552]].<ref name="HFS18">'''Halo: First Strike''', ''Chapter 18'', ''page 167'' -- ''"Two exceptions to this patrol pattern were a pair of light cruisers hovering over Menachite Mountain"''</ref> Later during the same year, they were deployed during the [[Battle for Earth|occupation]] of [[Earth]].<ref name=SC2>''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]'', Series 1</ref> | ||
The heavily-modified light cruiser ''[[Spear of Light]]'' acted as the vessel for [[Prelate]] [[Tem'Bhetek]] who used it to rescue the [[Boru'a'Neem|Minister of Preparation]] during the [[Fall of High Charity]] and personally destroyed a number of Sangheili-controlled vessels such as the {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Eternal Reward]]''. Convinced that [[Rtas 'Vadum]] was responsible for the death of his family, the Prelate formed [[Tem'Bhetek's faction|a faction]] to get revenge upon the [[Sangheili]]. The cruiser attacked two [[Sangheili colonies]] and ambushed the ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' at the second one with the crew abandoning the ''Spear of Light'' to board the ''Shadow of Intent''. After the boarders were repelled, the cruiser was captured and its navigation database led the Sangheili to the [[prototype Halo installation]]. Though most of the ship's systems were damaged beyond repair in the battle, the ''Spear of Light's'' database later revealed that more of the [[San'Shyuum]] had survived then was previously believed and was used by 'Vadum to begin a search for them.<ref>'''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'''</ref> | The heavily-modified light cruiser ''[[Spear of Light]]'' acted as the vessel for [[Prelate]] [[Tem'Bhetek]] who used it to rescue the [[Boru'a'Neem|Minister of Preparation]] during the [[Fall of High Charity]] and personally destroyed a number of Sangheili-controlled vessels such as the {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Eternal Reward]]''. Convinced that [[Rtas 'Vadum]] was responsible for the death of his family, the Prelate formed [[Tem'Bhetek's faction|a faction]] to get revenge upon the [[Sangheili]]. The cruiser attacked two [[Sangheili colonies]] and ambushed the ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' at the second one with the crew abandoning the ''Spear of Light'' to board the ''Shadow of Intent''. After the boarders were repelled, the cruiser was captured and its navigation database led the Sangheili to the [[prototype Halo installation]]. Though most of the ship's systems were damaged beyond repair in the battle, the ''Spear of Light's'' database later revealed that more of the [[San'Shyuum]] had survived then was previously believed and was used by 'Vadum to begin a search for them.<ref>'''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'''</ref> | ||