DX Dark Devotion

The Dark Devotion is a Covenant CCS-class Battlecruiser, a heavy warship used in the Covenant Navy, one of several different designs of capital ships deployed. The battlecruiser is equipped with shield generators, pulse laser turrets, plasma turrets, plasma torpedoes and an energy projector. Measuring 1800 metres long, 890 metres wide and 250 metres thick and equipped with a large array of weapons and aircraft, it is a ship to be reckoned with. The ship is most commonly used to transport the 112th Battalion of Sanctified Law and any prisoners to and from Covenant controlled space. = Summary =

Background
First observed by human forces in 2551, the Dark Devotion has yet to see direct battle against the humans in space, but so far has been a vital part of many battles by transporting the 112th Battalion of Sanctified Law. This includes the two major conflicts, Battle of Tide and Battle of Castime.

Internal Systems
Covenant ground forces, including the 112th Battalion of Sanctified Law, can be transported between the ship itself and the ground by a Gravity Lift that projects from the underside of the ship. This Gravity Lift is large and strong enough to carry multiple infantry, vehicles and supplies up and down at any time. In times of emergency, the lift can be immediately cancelled, sending anyone (Covenant or otherwise) plummeting to their deaths.

The Dark Devotion has additional brigs for holding human or heretic prisoners. The rectangular rooms have four cells on each side, each encased in a powerful force shield. These shields are immune to damage from any hand held weapons, from plasma pistols to human rocket launchers. The brigs generally include several Sangheili guards at all times, unlike other ships which use Unggoy.

The battlecruiser also houses several hanger bays, approximately six floors high each. Each hanger bay includes vehicles and aircraft which are mainly composed of Spirit dropships, Banshees and Vampires. A large shield at the mouth of each hanger prevents atmosphere, vehicles or weapons fire from entering or exiting.

Many corridors run labyrinthine across the battle cruiser. Unlike other CCS-battlecruisers, the corridors of the Dark Devotion all are burnished black/dark grey metal, and all circuitry is concealed. Retracting doors punctuate them, with unlocked doors outlined in pink, while locked ones in a bright grey. These corridors are organized into sectors, and each sector can be controlled or locked off at the bridge.

Crew & Passengers
The crew of the Dark Devotion is made up of a large number of Sangheili and Huragok. Zeta 'Anthanee and Kzar 'Valkomee have the most control over the ship and its crew. The Control Room also has several Mgalekgolo guarding each door at all times.

Passengers include the Battalion of Sanctified Law and any prisoners they capture. The ship houses thousands of Sangheili, Unggoy and Mgalekgolo and a large number of ground and air vehicles. = External Links = HRPU Page