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| − | | vesselname = Covenant | + | | vesselname = Covenant |
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| − | | type | + | | type = [[WarShip]] |
| − | | class | + | | class = [[Covenant (WarShip class)|Covenant]] |
| − | | prevclass | + | | prevclass = [[Kirishima]] |
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| + | | serviceuntil = [[3065]]<ref name="FCCWp141"/> | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Falling somewhere between | + | Falling somewhere between a first-of-class [[WarShip]] and a modification of an existing class, the '''''Covenant''''' was a one-of-a-kind WarShip whose origins lay in the curious military détente between the [[Draconis Combine]] and the [[Federated Commonwealth]] during the 3050s when the [[Great House]]s were loosely unified by the [[Clan Invasion]].<ref name="FM:FSp24">''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', pp. 24–25: "AFFS WarShip Fleet"</ref> |
| − | Originally manufactured by either [[Stellar Trek]] of [[Togura]] or [[Midway Shipyards]] of [[Midway]] as a ''[[Kirishima]]''-class cruiser, the ''Covenant'' was never completed by the Combine; instead, the unfinished hull was gifted to the Federated Commonwealth and to [[Archon-Prince]] [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] by the Combine, and delivered to [[New Syrtis Shipyards]] of [[New Syrtis]] for final | + | Originally manufactured by either [[Stellar Trek]] of [[Togura]] or [[Midway Shipyards]] of [[Midway]] as a ''[[Kirishima]]''-class cruiser, the ''Covenant'' was never completed by the Combine; instead, the unfinished hull was gifted to the Federated Commonwealth and to [[Archon-Prince]] [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] by the Combine, and delivered to [[New Syrtis Shipyards]] of [[New Syrtis]] for the final outfitting. New Syrtis Shipyards completed the ship, but as part of introducing the ship to service, subjected her to extensive internal and external modifications, delivering a cruiser that looked nothing like a ''Kirishima''. With the exception of a few internal components still labeled in Japanese – a mixture of terminals and access plates – the origins of the ''Covenant'' would remain a mystery to many outside the [[AFFC]] High Command and the personnel of New Syrtis Shipyards.<ref name="FM:FSp24"/> |
| − | The legacy Japanese detailing on those few components not adjusted led to some speculation amongst the crew as to the origins of the ''Covenant'' when it was introduced to active service as the FCS ''Covenant'', with the ''Covenant' | + | The legacy Japanese detailing on those few components not adjusted led to some speculation amongst the crew as to the origins of the ''Covenant'' when it was introduced to active service as the FCS ''Covenant'', with the ''Covenant''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s class officially being designated as ''Covenant''-class, not ''Kirishima''-class.<ref name="FM:FSp24"/> |
| − | The FCS ''Covenant'' fought during the [[FedCom Civil War]]; [[Duke]] [[George Hasek II|George Hasek]] of the [[Capellan March]] maintained a façade of neutrality during the early years of the Civil War, motivated primarily | + | The FCS ''Covenant'' fought during the [[FedCom Civil War]]; [[Duke of New Syrtis|Duke]] [[George Hasek II|George Hasek]] of the [[Capellan March]] maintained a façade of neutrality during the early years of the Civil War, motivated primarily by acting in the best interest of the Capellan March above all else, while covertly acting against [[Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth|Archon]] [[Katherine Steiner]], whom he had come to view as a despot during her time on the throne. When Duke Hasek's refusal to support either the Archon or Victor Steiner-Davion became public, Archon Steiner responded by ordering an attack on New Syrtis.<ref name="FCCWp141">''FedCom Civil War'', p. 141: "New Syrtis"</ref> |
| − | The Loyalist forces dispatched to attack New Syrtis were escorted by the [[Hanse Davion (Avalon)|FCS ''Hanse Davion'']], an '' | + | The Loyalist forces dispatched to attack New Syrtis were escorted by the [[Hanse Davion (Individual Avalon-class WarShip)|FCS ''Hanse Davion'']], an [[Avalon|''Avalon''-class]] cruiser, and consisted of the [[Eleventh Avalon Hussars]], [[Fourth Donegal Guards]], and the [[Ridgebrook CMM]]. The Loyalists hoped to persuade the [[Vanguard Legion]] mercenary unit to defect to their cause, giving them a numerical edge over the defending [[Eighth Syrtis Fusiliers]], [[Davion Light Guards]] and [[New Syrtis CMM]]; arriving on 27 October [[3065]], the Loyalist attempt to suborn the Vanguard Legion was robustly rejected, and the FCS ''Hanse Davion'' was soon locked in combat with the FCS ''Covenant''. The resulting battle saw both WarShips destroyed.<ref name="FCCWp141"/> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | * ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)|FedCom Civil War]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]'' | ||
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[[Category: Individual WarShips]] | [[Category: Individual WarShips]] | ||
[[Category: Individual Cruisers]] | [[Category: Individual Cruisers]] | ||
[[Category: Individual Covenant-class WarShips]] | [[Category: Individual Covenant-class WarShips]] | ||
[[Category: Individual Kirishima-class WarShips]] | [[Category: Individual Kirishima-class WarShips]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:25, 4 December 2023
| Covenant | |
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| Vessel Profile | |
| Type | WarShip |
| Class | Covenant |
| Previous classes | Kirishima |
| In service until | 3065[1] |
History[edit]
Falling somewhere between a first-of-class WarShip and a modification of an existing class, the Covenant was a one-of-a-kind WarShip whose origins lay in the curious military détente between the Draconis Combine and the Federated Commonwealth during the 3050s when the Great Houses were loosely unified by the Clan Invasion.[2]
Originally manufactured by either Stellar Trek of Togura or Midway Shipyards of Midway as a Kirishima-class cruiser, the Covenant was never completed by the Combine; instead, the unfinished hull was gifted to the Federated Commonwealth and to Archon-Prince Victor Steiner-Davion by the Combine, and delivered to New Syrtis Shipyards of New Syrtis for the final outfitting. New Syrtis Shipyards completed the ship, but as part of introducing the ship to service, subjected her to extensive internal and external modifications, delivering a cruiser that looked nothing like a Kirishima. With the exception of a few internal components still labeled in Japanese – a mixture of terminals and access plates – the origins of the Covenant would remain a mystery to many outside the AFFC High Command and the personnel of New Syrtis Shipyards.[2]
The legacy Japanese detailing on those few components not adjusted led to some speculation amongst the crew as to the origins of the Covenant when it was introduced to active service as the FCS Covenant, with the Covenant's class officially being designated as Covenant-class, not Kirishima-class.[2]
The FCS Covenant fought during the FedCom Civil War; Duke George Hasek of the Capellan March maintained a façade of neutrality during the early years of the Civil War, motivated primarily by acting in the best interest of the Capellan March above all else, while covertly acting against Archon Katherine Steiner, whom he had come to view as a despot during her time on the throne. When Duke Hasek's refusal to support either the Archon or Victor Steiner-Davion became public, Archon Steiner responded by ordering an attack on New Syrtis.[1]
The Loyalist forces dispatched to attack New Syrtis were escorted by the FCS Hanse Davion, an Avalon-class cruiser, and consisted of the Eleventh Avalon Hussars, Fourth Donegal Guards, and the Ridgebrook CMM. The Loyalists hoped to persuade the Vanguard Legion mercenary unit to defect to their cause, giving them a numerical edge over the defending Eighth Syrtis Fusiliers, Davion Light Guards and New Syrtis CMM; arriving on 27 October 3065, the Loyalist attempt to suborn the Vanguard Legion was robustly rejected, and the FCS Hanse Davion was soon locked in combat with the FCS Covenant. The resulting battle saw both WarShips destroyed.[1]