During their Golden Age, usage of these fine ships diminished as the Arwahens did not have the need for them at the time, often using them for security and patrol detail. As the Golden Age continued, the Reclusion-class would largely be kept to date, with new weapons being placed every few years. It was during the Forerunner-Flood War the Reclusion-class Destroyer would largely be used. Massive fleets comprised of these warships were used by any means and sacrificed to stave off the Flood advance. During the engagements, the Destroyers were usually able to hold them for quite a while before they were defeated by the scourge. After the activation of the Halo Array, large numbers of these ships survived and many of them drifted aimlessly in space, waiting to be used again while several other