Covenant Light Cruisers

Covenant Light Cruiser, CRS-class Zanar pattern

The CRS-class is classified as a light cruiser by the UNSC, but has a role analogous to a UEG police cutter within the Covenant, patrolling inhabited star systems and intercepting civilian vessels to conduct routine inspections or enforce travel laws. Though some were used in the crusading fleets attacking humanity, most ensured that tithe ships reached their destinations or protected convoys of pilgrims passing to and from High Charity. It was from these rear-echelon fleets that Jul 'Mdama acquired light cruisers to augment his forces at Requiem.

Any Covenant military starship that does not warrant a shipmaster's chair and associated honours are classified as an attack ship. Their role is ambiguous among Sangheili commanders, as they are not considered true warships, nor do they demand consideration in the plans of a Supreme Commander. Most are commanded by Kig-Yar or Jiralhanae, who are usually less obsessed with the acquisition of glory and recognition of accomplishments in battle.

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