Titan had a defense that could stand against the Covenant ships. Twelve MAC platforms orbited the planet along with a fleet of eight ships. The UNSC were caught offguard by the Covenant and two UNSC ships were destroyed by a bombardment of plasma torpedoes. The UNSC retaliated and three Halcyon-class Cruisers were able to destroy two CCS-class Battlecruisers. A Covenant Assault Carrier released Seraphs which were countered by Longsword Interceptors. The MAC platforms began to fire on the Covenant fleet, destroying three ships instantly. The Assault Carrier started to take heavy damage and was in danger of destruction. Four CCS Battlecruisers formed a shield around the Assault Carrier and accelerated for Titan. Two more UNSC ships were destroyed by the approaching ships. The remaining UNSC