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|introduced=[[2520]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Note|Id=service|Text=The [[2022]] ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)|Halo Encyclopedia]]'' established the ''Marathon'' as having been first launched in 2520, which, however, contradicts ''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]] - [[Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp|Boot Camp]]'' Issue 1, as it | |introduced=[[2520]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Note|Id=service|Text=The [[2022]] ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)|Halo Encyclopedia]]'' established the ''Marathon'' as having been first launched in 2520, which, however, contradicts ''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]] - [[Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp|Boot Camp]]'' Issue 1, as it depticted several ''Marathon''-class cruisers being present during the [[Operation: TREBUCHET]] in [[2513]] - rendering the comic panel ambigous.}} | ||
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These vessels were most often deployed in attack and defense roles, serving as the backbone of UNSC fleets, though they were also popular among high-ranking [[UNSC]] officers for use as [[Flagship|command ships]],{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} and were even deployed in rare instances in a [[Carrier|light carrier]] configuration.<ref name="fb125">'''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''', ''Core Rulebook - page 125''</ref> They were primarily used during the [[Human-Covenant War]], though their numbers were heavily diminished and only very few remain in service in the conflict's aftermath alongside their successor vessel, the [[Autumn-class heavy cruiser|''Autumn''-class heavy cruiser]].<ref name="H4VG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''UNSC Cruiser, page 191''</ref> | These vessels were most often deployed in attack and defense roles, serving as the backbone of UNSC fleets, though they were also popular among high-ranking [[UNSC]] officers for use as [[Flagship|command ships]],{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} and were even deployed in rare instances in a [[Carrier|light carrier]] configuration.<ref name="fb125">'''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''', ''Core Rulebook - page 125''</ref> They were primarily used during the [[Human-Covenant War]], though their numbers were heavily diminished and only very few remain in service in the conflict's aftermath alongside their successor vessel, the [[Autumn-class heavy cruiser|''Autumn''-class heavy cruiser]].<ref name="H4VG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''UNSC Cruiser, page 191''</ref> | ||
== | ==Specifications== | ||
===Superstructure and hull=== | ===Superstructure and hull=== | ||
[[File:HFB-UNSCLeviathan.png|thumb|250px|left|The {{UNSCShip|Leviathan}}, [[Vice Admiral]] [[Michael Stanforth]]'s [[flagship]].]] | [[File:HFB-UNSCLeviathan.png|thumb|250px|left|The {{UNSCShip|Leviathan}}, [[Vice Admiral]] [[Michael Stanforth]]'s [[flagship]].]] | ||
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''Marathon''-class heavy cruisers feature a standard complement of one thousand personnel, and are typically commanded by a [[captain]] or [[Admiral|rear admiral]], often being reserved for [[admiral]]s to use as [[Flagship|command ships]] due to their characteristic durability and firepower.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}} They are also known to have the capacity to carry [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] contingents as well as accompanying [[dropship]] transportation.{{Ref/Reuse|TFoR23}} | ''Marathon''-class heavy cruisers feature a standard complement of one thousand personnel, and are typically commanded by a [[captain]] or [[Admiral|rear admiral]], often being reserved for [[admiral]]s to use as [[Flagship|command ships]] due to their characteristic durability and firepower.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}} They are also known to have the capacity to carry [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] contingents as well as accompanying [[dropship]] transportation.{{Ref/Reuse|TFoR23}} | ||
Cruisers of the ''Marathon'' class are fitted with at least two hangar bays.<ref name="Genesis">'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'''</ref><ref name="fb">'''Halo: Fleet Battles''', ''Stats''</ref> A large deployment bay containing numerous [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle]]s, referred to by [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] as "Hell's waiting room", is located amidships.{{Ref/Reuse|ODST}} Space aboard a ''Marathon'' is optimized to maximize the amount of heavy weapons and armor equipped on each ship, preventing the cruisers from carrying more [[space fighter]]s; despite this, ''Marathon'' | Cruisers of the ''Marathon'' class are fitted with at least two hangar bays.<ref name="Genesis">'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'''</ref><ref name="fb">'''Halo: Fleet Battles''', ''Stats''</ref> A large deployment bay containing numerous [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle]]s, referred to by [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] as "Hell's waiting room", is located amidships.{{Ref/Reuse|ODST}} Space aboard a ''Marathon'' is optimized to maximize the amount of heavy weapons and armor equipped on each ship, preventing the cruisers from carrying more [[space fighter]]s; despite this, ''Marathon''s can carry two dozen [[GA-TL1 Longsword]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}}{{Ref/Note|As this is a very large number of fighters, and it has been stated that UNSC cruisers specifically trade fighter-carrying capacity for armaments and armor, it is likely that this number represents the carrying capacity of the ''Marathon''-class when in its converted light carrier configuration instead of in its standard form.}} | ||
===Armaments=== | ===Armaments=== | ||
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==Ships of the line== | ==Ships of the line== | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Canberra}} | *{{UNSCShip|Canberra}} – Fleet Admiral [[Joseph Harper]]'s [[flagship]]; led the [[Fifth Fleet]] against the [[Covenant]] during the [[Battle for Earth]] on [[2552#October|October 20, 2552]].{{Ref/Reuse|h2a}} | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Dresden}} – Equipped with a [[saddle box]] drive. Destroyed during the [[Battle of Biko]] in [[2526]].{{Ref/Reuse|tug}} | *{{UNSCShip|Dresden}} – Equipped with a [[saddle box]] drive. Destroyed during the [[Battle of Biko]] in [[2526]].{{Ref/Reuse|tug}} | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Feeling Lucky}} – Part of the Fifth Fleet; destroyed during the Battle of Earth on October 20, 2552.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/ | *{{UNSCShip|Feeling Lucky}} – Part of the Fifth Fleet; destroyed during the Battle of Earth on October 20, 2552.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-fifty-caliber '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Fifty Caliber'']</ref> | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Hannibal}} – Destroyed during the [[Fall of Reach]].{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}}{{Ref/Reuse|fs206}} | *{{UNSCShip|Hannibal}} – Destroyed during the [[Fall of Reach]].{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}}{{Ref/Reuse|fs206}} | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Leviathan}} – Vice Admiral [[Michael Stanforth]]'s flagship. Severely damaged during the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]] in [[2552#July|July 2552]] and destroyed during the Fall of Reach.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/michael-stanforth '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Michael Stanforth'']</ref> | *{{UNSCShip|Leviathan}} – Vice Admiral [[Michael Stanforth]]'s flagship. Severely damaged during the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]] in [[2552#July|July 2552]] and destroyed during the Fall of Reach.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/michael-stanforth '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Michael Stanforth'']</ref> | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Marathon}} – The [[Wikipedia:Lead ship|lead ship]] of the class.<ref>[[Stephen Loftus]] on the [[Talk:Autumn-class heavy cruiser|''Autumn'' class' talk page]]</ref> | *{{UNSCShip|Marathon}} – The [[Wikipedia:Lead ship|lead ship]] of the class.<ref>[[Stephen Loftus]] on the [[Talk:Autumn-class heavy cruiser|''Autumn'' class' talk page]]</ref> | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Prophecy}} – Destroyed during the [[Harvest campaign]] in [[2531#February|February 2531]].{{Ref/Reuse|Genesis}}{{Ref/Reuse|Timeline}} | *{{UNSCShip|Prophecy}} – Destroyed during the [[Harvest campaign]] in [[2531#February|February 2531]].{{Ref/Reuse|Genesis}}{{Ref/Reuse|Timeline}} | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Say My Name}} | *{{UNSCShip|Say My Name}} – Deployed [[ODSTs]] to board ''[[Solemn Penance]]'' as part of [[Operation: BUMRUSH]] during the [[Battle of Mombasa]] on October 20, 2552.{{Ref/Reuse|ODST}}{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} | ||
==Service history== | ==Service history== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Outcome of Second Battle of Harvest.png|thumb|250px|Several ''Marathon''-class heavy cruisers engaging the {{Pattern|Rasus|interdictor}} at Harvest.]] | ||
The ''Marathon''-class heavy cruiser was commissioned and built as a replacement for the {{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}},{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}} a smaller and more lightly armed cruiser which suffered from excessive production costs and a lack of tactical viability.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} After a brief era of service,{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} most ships of the ''Halcyon''-class were decommissioned, which led to the ''Marathon''-class rising to prominence. By [[2525]], the ''Marathon''-class was the most popular line of [[cruiser]] in service with the Navy.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | The ''Marathon''-class heavy cruiser was commissioned and built as a replacement for the {{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}},{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}} a smaller and more lightly armed cruiser which suffered from excessive production costs and a lack of tactical viability.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} After a brief era of service,{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} most ships of the ''Halcyon''-class were decommissioned, which led to the ''Marathon''-class rising to prominence. By [[2525]], the ''Marathon''-class was the most popular line of [[cruiser]] in service with the Navy.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | ||
===Human-Covenant War=== | ===Human-Covenant War=== | ||
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===UNSC ''Marathon'' Heavy Cruiser=== | ===UNSC ''Marathon'' Heavy Cruiser=== | ||
This element includes a single ''Marathon''-class heavy cruiser. | This element includes a single ''Marathon''-class heavy cruiser. | ||
*Cost: 95 points | |||
*Movement: 8" | |||
*Damage Track: 6 • 6 • 3 | |||
*Build rating: 2 | |||
*Hangars: 2 | |||
*Boarding Craft: 2 | |||
*Security detail: 3 | |||
*System loadouts: | |||
**Hard Burn (2") | |||
**Missile barrage | |||
**Point defense (4) | |||
**Titanium armor (3) | |||
*Primary weapon: Heavy MAC | |||
**Range: 16/32" | |||
**Weapon loadouts: MAC (2) | |||
**Firing arc: Forward | |||
**Dice: 8 | |||
*Secondary Weapon: Missile batteries | |||
**Range: 12/24" | |||
**Weapon loadouts: Missiles | |||
**Firing arc: Forward or Port+Starboard | |||
**Dice: 7 | |||
===UNSC Supported ''Marathon'' Heavy Cruiser=== | ===UNSC Supported ''Marathon'' Heavy Cruiser=== | ||
This element includes a ''Marathon''-class heavy cruiser and one ''Paris''-class heavy frigate. | This element includes a ''Marathon''-class heavy cruiser and one ''Paris''-class heavy frigate. | ||
*Cost: 110 points | |||
*Movement: 8" | |||
*Damage Track: 7 • 6 • 3 | |||
*Build rating: 3 | |||
*Hangars: 2 | |||
*Boarding Craft: 2 | |||
*Security detail: 4 | |||
*System loadouts: | |||
**Hard Burn (2") | |||
**Missile barrage | |||
**Point defense (4) | |||
**Titanium armor (4) | |||
*Primary weapon: Heavy MAC | |||
**Range: 16/32" | |||
**Weapon loadouts: MAC (2) | |||
**Firing arc: Forward | |||
**Dice: 10 | |||
*Secondary Weapon: Missile batteries | |||
**Range: 12/24" | |||
**Weapon loadouts: Missiles | |||
**Firing arc: Forward or Port+Starboard | |||
**Dice: 8 | |||
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===UNSC Reinforced ''Marathon'' Heavy Cruiser=== | ===UNSC Reinforced ''Marathon'' Heavy Cruiser=== | ||
This element includes a ''Marathon''-class heavy cruiser and two ''Paris''-class heavy frigates. | This element includes a ''Marathon''-class heavy cruiser and two ''Paris''-class heavy frigates. | ||
*Cost: 120 points | |||
*Movement: 8" | |||
*Damage Track: 8 • 7 • 4 | |||
*Build rating: 4 | |||
*Hangars: 2 | |||
*Boarding Craft: 2 | |||
*Security detail: 4 | |||
*System loadouts: | |||
**Hard Burn (2") | |||
**Missile barrage | |||
**Point defense (5) | |||
**Titanium armor (5) | |||
*Primary weapon: Heavy MAC | |||
**Range: 16/32" | |||
**Weapon loadouts: MAC (3) | |||
**Firing arc: Forward | |||
**Dice: 12 | |||
*Secondary Weapon: Missile batteries | |||
**Range: 12/24" | |||
**Weapon loadouts: Missiles | |||
**Firing arc: Forward or Port+Starboard | |||
**Dice: 10 | |||
===UNSC Paired ''Marathon'' Heavy Cruisers=== | ===UNSC Paired ''Marathon'' Heavy Cruisers=== | ||
This element features two ''Marathon''-class heavy cruisers. | This element features two ''Marathon''-class heavy cruisers. | ||
*Cost: 220 points | |||
*Movement: 8" | |||
*Damage Track: 10 • 10 • 5 | |||
*Build rating: 6 | |||
*Hangars: 4 | |||
*Boarding Craft: 4 | |||
*Security detail: 6 | |||
*System loadouts: | |||
**Hard Burn (2") | |||
**Missile barrage | |||
**Point defense (8) | |||
**Titanium armor (6) | |||
*Primary weapon: Heavy MAC | |||
**Range: 16/32" | |||
**Weapon loadouts: MAC (4) | |||
**Firing arc: Forward | |||
**Dice: 18 | |||
*Secondary Weapon: Missile batteries | |||
**Range: 12/24" | |||
**Weapon loadouts: Missiles | |||
**Firing arc: Forward or Port+Starboard | |||
**Dice: 14 | |||
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{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Marathon-class heavy cruisers}} | {{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Marathon-class heavy cruisers}} | ||
*Though in-universe the class is likely named for the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Marathon|Battle of Marathon]], in reality its name is a reference to [[Bungie]]'s ''[[Marathon]]'' trilogy and its eponymous ship, the [[marathongame:UESC Marathon|UESC ''Marathon'']]. | *Though in-universe the class is likely named for the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Marathon|Battle of Marathon]], in reality its name is a reference to [[Bungie]]'s ''[[Marathon]]'' trilogy and its eponymous ship, the [[marathongame:UESC Marathon|UESC ''Marathon'']]. | ||
*The ''Marathon'' class is featured in ''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''; although the {{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}} was originally intended to appear instead, it was decided that the latter's appearance would not be canonically possible. The design for the ''Marathon'' class in the game was noted to have been difficult to sculpt, although the models created by [[Blur Studio]] for ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' aided in the process.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/ | *The ''Marathon'' class is featured in ''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''; although the {{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}} was originally intended to appear instead, it was decided that the latter's appearance would not be canonically possible. The design for the ''Marathon'' class in the game was noted to have been difficult to sculpt, although the models created by [[Blur Studio]] for ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' aided in the process.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-in-the-loop '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder: In the Loop'']</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
=== | ===Artwork=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HM-Marathon.png|Profile of a ''Marathon'' in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''. | File:HM-Marathon.png|Profile of a ''Marathon'' in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''. | ||
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File:H2A - Cruiser over Cairo.jpg|A ''Marathon'' glides past ''Cairo Station'', flanked by squads of Longswords. | File:H2A - Cruiser over Cairo.jpg|A ''Marathon'' glides past ''Cairo Station'', flanked by squads of Longswords. | ||
File:H2A Cutscene EnergyProjectorPiercing.png|A ''Marathon'' hull being pierced by a {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}'s energy projector. | File:H2A Cutscene EnergyProjectorPiercing.png|A ''Marathon'' hull being pierced by a {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}'s energy projector. | ||
</gallery> | |||
===Merchandise=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:HFB-Marathonduo.png|''Marathon''-class heavy cruisers in ''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Halo: Last Light]]'' | *''[[Halo: Last Light]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]'' | *''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]'' | ||
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