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{{Status|Canon}}
{{Era|Human|UNSC|HCW|Post}}
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|image=[[File:UNSC Navy Logo.svg|100px|class=invert-dark]]<br>The [[Symbols of the UNSC|logo of the Navy]]
|image=[[File:UNSC-Navy-logo1.png|100px]]<br>The [[Symbols of the UNSC|logo of the Navy]]
[[File:H2A-fleet readout.jpg|300px]]<br>Naval members [[John-117]], [[Miranda Keyes]], and [[Terrence Hood]] looking at a readout of ships
[[File:H2A-fleet readout.jpg|300px]]<br>Naval members [[John-117]], [[Miranda Keyes]], and [[Terrence Hood]] looking at a readout of ships
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|affiliation= [[United Nations Space Command]]
|affiliation= [[United Nations Space Command]]
|authority= [[UNSC Naval Command|Naval Command]]
|authority= [[UNSC Naval Command|Naval Command]]
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|branch= [[UNSC Armed Forces]]
|type= Space force
|type= Space force
|role= Space warfare and operations
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The '''UNSC Navy''' ('''UNSCN''')<ref>'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 64''</ref> is the branch of the [[United Nations Space Command]] armed forces responsible for space warfare and operations. Its roles include [[space warfare]], [[orbital bombardment]], the deployment of atmospheric and [[space fighter]]s, and the delivery of [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]] into combat.
The '''UNSC Navy''' ('''UNSCN''')<ref>'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 64''</ref> is the branch of the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[UNSC Armed Forces|Armed Forces]] responsible for space warfare and operations, though they still operate in terrestrial oceans with their maritime arm. Its roles include [[space warfare]], [[orbital bombardment]], the deployment of atmospheric and [[space fighter]]s, and the delivery of [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]] into combat.


==Mission==
==Mission==
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{{Main|Human-Covenant War}}
{{Main|Human-Covenant War}}
[[File:H2A EDP Cairo Fleet.png|thumb|250px|left|The Home Fleet prior to the [[Battle for Earth]].]]
[[File:H2A EDP Cairo Fleet.png|thumb|250px|left|The Home Fleet prior to the [[Battle for Earth]].]]
Prior to the [[Human-Covenant War]], the UNSC Navy had a large fleet of warships, including many [[capital ship]]s and [[Space fighter|single-ship craft]]. However, beginning with the near-total destruction of the [[Colonial Military Authority]]'s [[Battle Group 4]] at the [[First Battle of Harvest]], followed by the loss of thirteen out of forty ships at the [[Second Battle of Harvest]], the UNSC Navy sustained heavy losses of materiel and personnel throughout the war against the Covenant. Going on the offensive from [[2526]] to [[2543]], the bulk of the UNSC Navy under Admiral Preston Cole fought a series of victorious but enormously costly actions against the [[Covenant fleet]].{{Ref/Reuse|evolutions cole}} To buy the fleet time to prepare, Cole launched [[Operation: SILENT STORM]] where [[Task Force Yama]] inflicted as much damage as possible on the Covenant through stealth to give them pause while [[Battle Group X-Ray]] kept the main Covenant force distracted. The task force was able to cause substantial damage to the operations of the Covenant [[Fleet of Inexorable Obedience]] and caused heavy damage to the Covenant planet of [[Zhoist]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'''</ref>
Prior to the [[Human-Covenant War]], the UNSC Navy had a large fleet of warships, including many [[capital ship]]s and [[Space fighter|single-ship craft]]. However, beginning with the near-total destruction of the [[Colonial Military Administration]]'s [[Battle Group 4]] at the [[First Battle of Harvest]], followed by the loss of thirteen out of forty ships at the [[Second Battle of Harvest]], the UNSC Navy sustained heavy losses of materiel and personnel throughout the war against the Covenant. Going on the offensive from [[2526]] to [[2543]], the bulk of the UNSC Navy under Admiral Preston Cole fought a series of victorious but enormously costly actions against the [[Covenant fleet]].{{Ref/Reuse|evolutions cole}} To buy the fleet time to prepare, Cole launched [[Operation: SILENT STORM]] where [[Task Force Yama]] inflicted as much damage as possible on the Covenant through stealth to give them pause while [[Battle Group X-Ray]] kept the main Covenant force distracted. The task force was able to cause substantial damage to the operations of the Covenant [[Fleet of Inexorable Obedience]] and caused heavy damage to the Covenant planet of [[Zhoist]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'''</ref>


At the [[Battle of Alpha Aurigae]] in the [[Origami Asteroid Field]] in [[2526|October 2526]], a total of 117 UNSC naval vessels defeated the Covenant's twelve—at least three of which were {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s. However, thirty-seven UNSC ships were lost. The [[Battle of XI Boötis A]] in 2528 saw the loss of thirty ships out of the UNSC's seventy to the Covenant.<ref name="battles">'''Halo: Evolutions''', "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole", ''page 470''</ref> The [[Battle of the Great Bear]] at the [[Groombridge 1830 system]] in [[2530]] saw eleven destroyers out of the fleet of seventeen destroyed by three enemy ships.{{Ref/Reuse|battles}}
At the [[Battle of Alpha Aurigae]] in the [[Origami Asteroid Field]] in [[2526|October 2526]], a total of 117 UNSC naval vessels defeated the Covenant's twelve—at least three of which were {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s. However, thirty-seven UNSC ships were lost. The [[Battle of XI Boötis A]] in 2528 saw the loss of thirty ships out of the UNSC's seventy to the Covenant.<ref name="battles">'''Halo: Evolutions''', "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole", ''page 470''</ref> The [[Battle of the Great Bear]] at the [[Groombridge 1830 system]] in [[2530]] saw eleven destroyers out of the fleet of seventeen destroyed by three enemy ships.{{Ref/Reuse|battles}}
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===Post-war===
===Post-war===
[[File:H4 Infinity escort.jpg|thumb|250px|left|The UNSC Navy's post-war flagship: ''Infinity''.]]
[[File:H4 Infinity escort.jpg|thumb|250px|left|The UNSC Navy's post-war flagship: ''Infinity''.]]
In the aftermath of the Human-Covenant War, all remaining naval assets were gathered to the [[Sol system]] for months so that the UNSC could take stock of its fleet. This time was spent accounting for, repairing, and refitting what little remained—only a few hundred vessels.<ref>'''[[Halo Mythos]]''', ''page 132''</ref> The Office of Naval Intelligence began operations to sow dissent amongst the [[Sangheili]], disregarding their wartime alliance in the hopes of rendering them unable to fight should they become a threat again. Among this operation's effects was the beginning of the [[Blooding Years]] and the establishment of a [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Covenant remnant]] led by [[Jul 'Mdama]].<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 22''</ref> While the former Covenant fleet's naval vessels fell into the hands of various splinter factions established by the former client species,<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 195''</ref><ref>'''[[Eleventh Hour reports]]''', ''Report 2''</ref> the UNSC Navy began to rebuild and continued to grow.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 43''</ref> In the aftermath of the war, the rapidly modernizing Navy introduced the {{Class|Autumn|heavy cruiser}}, based on the highly resilient advancements applied to the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} as well as the {{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}} and the {{Class|Anlace|light frigate}} among others, rapidly supplanting the prewar designs still central to the UNSC Navy.   
In the aftermath of the Human-Covenant War, all remaining naval assets were gathered to the [[Sol system]] for months so that the UNSC could take stock of its fleet. This time was spent accounting for, repairing, and refitting what little remained—only a few hundred vessels.<ref>'''[[Halo Mythos]]''', ''page 132''</ref> The Office of Naval Intelligence began operations to sow dissent amongst the [[Sangheili]], disregarding their wartime alliance in the hopes of rendering them unable to fight should they become a threat again. Among this operation's effects was the beginning of the [[Blooding Years]] and the establishment of a [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Covenant remnant]] led by [[Jul 'Mdama]].<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 22''</ref> While the former Covenant fleet's naval vessels fell into the hands of various splinter factions established by the former client species,<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 195''</ref><ref>'''[[Eleventh Hour reports]]''', ''Report 2''</ref> the UNSC Navy began to rebuild and continued to grow.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 43''</ref> In the aftermath of the war, the rapidly modernizing Navy introduced the {{Class|Autumn|heavy cruiser}}, based on the highly resilient advancements applied to the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} as well as the {{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}} and the {{Class|Anlace|electronic warfare frigate}} among others, rapidly supplanting the prewar designs still central to the UNSC Navy.   


In early [[2553]], the Navy launched its most powerful warship, the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}, though she would not be officially commissioned for another four years. Built in secret using technology recovered from [[Forerunner]] and [[Covenant]] sources during the war, the ''Infinity'' is the UNSC's largest and most advanced warship to date.<ref name="Glasslands 422">'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''pages 421-422''</ref> In March 2553, she secretly intervened in the [[Blooding Years|Sangheili civil war]], and demonstrated the UNSC's new technical capabilities by easily destroying the [[Covenant destroyer]] ''[[Defender of Faith]]''.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''', ''page 303''</ref> A second such ship of the ''Infinity''-class, the {{UNSCShip|Eternity}}, was still in development as of 2558.<ref>'''[[Halo: Warfleet]]''', ''page 42''</ref>
In early [[2553]], the Navy launched its most powerful warship, the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}, though she would not be officially commissioned for another four years. Built in secret using technology recovered from [[Forerunner]] and [[Covenant]] sources during the war, the ''Infinity'' is the UNSC's largest and most advanced warship to date.<ref name="Glasslands 422">'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''pages 421-422''</ref> In March 2553, she secretly intervened in the [[Blooding Years|Sangheili civil war]], and demonstrated the UNSC's new technical capabilities by easily destroying the [[Covenant destroyer]] ''[[Defender of Faith]]''.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''', ''page 303''</ref> A second such ship of the ''Infinity''-class, the {{UNSCShip|Eternity}}, was still in development as of 2558.<ref>'''[[Halo: Warfleet]]''', ''page 42''</ref>
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In [[2557#July|July 2557]], the ''Infinity'' distinguished herself during the [[Battle of Requiem]] and the recovery of Master Chief Petty Officer [[John-117]]. The UNSC Navy's forces around Earth had also been rebuilt, and the [[UNSC Home Fleet|Home Fleet]] [[New Phoenix Incident|defended the planet]] against the [[Didact]] when he arrived with the intention of digitizing all of humanity with the Forerunner weapon known as the [[Composer]]. Earth's orbital platforms and the Home Fleet's [[Battlegroup Dakota]] had little to no effect against the Didact's ship, the ''[[Mantle's Approach]],'' but the ''Infinity'' managed to damage the ship, allowing John-117 to enter using an [[F-41 Broadsword]] and destroy the ship with a [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]]. The fighting continued six months later with the ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Requiem Campaign|second expedition on Requiem]].<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level ''[[Midnight]]''</ref>
In [[2557#July|July 2557]], the ''Infinity'' distinguished herself during the [[Battle of Requiem]] and the recovery of Master Chief Petty Officer [[John-117]]. The UNSC Navy's forces around Earth had also been rebuilt, and the [[UNSC Home Fleet|Home Fleet]] [[New Phoenix Incident|defended the planet]] against the [[Didact]] when he arrived with the intention of digitizing all of humanity with the Forerunner weapon known as the [[Composer]]. Earth's orbital platforms and the Home Fleet's [[Battlegroup Dakota]] had little to no effect against the Didact's ship, the ''[[Mantle's Approach]],'' but the ''Infinity'' managed to damage the ship, allowing John-117 to enter using an [[F-41 Broadsword]] and destroy the ship with a [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]]. The fighting continued six months later with the ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Requiem Campaign|second expedition on Requiem]].<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level ''[[Midnight]]''</ref>


Also in July 2557, the UNSC launched a massive fleet to the [[Korinth Prior system]] after the discovery of the debris field of [[Trove]], a Forerunner [[shield world]] destroyed in [[2531]] by the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}. The fleet launched a massive bombardment of [[nuclear weapon]]s upon arrival, obliterating the shield world remnants in an act of asset denial as the field was too large for the UNSC to cover effectively.<ref name="Renegades24">'''[[Halo: Renegades]]''', ''Chapter 24''</ref>
Also in July 2557, the UNSC launched a massive fleet to the [[Korinth Prior system]] after the discovery of the debris field of the [[Etran Harborage]], a Forerunner [[shield world]] destroyed in [[2531]] by the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}. The fleet launched a massive bombardment of [[nuclear weapon]]s upon arrival, obliterating the shield world remnants in an act of asset denial as the field was too large for the UNSC to cover effectively.<ref name="Renegades24">'''[[Halo: Renegades]]''', ''Chapter 24''</ref>


On [[2558#October|October 28, 2558]] the UNSC Navy was largely [[Subjugation of Earth|incapacitated]] by [[Cortana]]'s [[Guardian]]s, with only a few ships, including ''Infinity'', managing to escape the [[Created]].<ref name="Guardians">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level ''[[Guardians]]''</ref><ref name="Rossbach">'''[[Halo: Fractures]]''', ''[[Rossbach's World (story)|Rossbach's World]]''</ref>
On [[2558#October|October 28, 2558]] the UNSC Navy was largely [[Subjugation of Earth|incapacitated]] by [[Cortana]]'s [[Guardian]]s, with only a few ships, including ''Infinity'', managing to escape the [[Created]].<ref name="Guardians">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level ''[[Guardians]]''</ref><ref name="Rossbach">'''[[Halo: Fractures]]''', ''[[Rossbach's World (story)|Rossbach's World]]''</ref>
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The UNSC Navy is subordinate to the [[UNSC High Command]] (HIGHCOM). The Navy is administered by the [[UNSC Naval Command]], or NAVCOM, headed by the [[Chief of Naval Operations]], which in [[2558]] was [[Terrence Hood|Fleet Admiral Lord Hood]]. The CNO is assisted by the [[Deputy Chief of Naval Operations]].<ref name="fs">'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 22''</ref> NAVCOM is split into three commands;  
The UNSC Navy is subordinate to the [[UNSC High Command]] (HIGHCOM). The Navy is administered by the [[UNSC Naval Command]], or NAVCOM, headed by the [[Chief of Naval Operations]], which in [[2558]] was [[Terrence Hood|Fleet Admiral Lord Hood]]. The CNO is assisted by the [[Deputy Chief of Naval Operations]].<ref name="fs">'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 22''</ref> NAVCOM is split into three commands;  
*[[Fleet Command]], or FLEETCOM, has oversight of ship deployment, mission structures, and space operations, including the transport of troops and naval fighter operations. It is the largest and most powerful component of any NAVCOM grouping.<ref name="OSFM124">'''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''', ''p.124-125''</ref>
*[[Fleet Command]], or FLEETCOM, has oversight of ship deployment, mission structures, and space operations, including the transport of troops and naval fighter operations. It is the largest and most powerful component of any NAVCOM grouping.<ref name="OSFM124">'''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''', ''p.124-125''</ref>
*[[Naval Logistical Operations Command]], or NavLogCom, oversees the construction, maintenance, and distribution of supplies and matériel, including ships, ammunition, replacement parts, and food.  
*[[Logistical Operations Command]], or NavLogCom, oversees the construction, maintenance, and distribution of supplies and matériel, including ships, ammunition, replacement parts, and food.  
*[[UNSC Special Forces|Naval Special Warfare Command]], or NAVSPECWARCOM, and Naval Special Weapons (NAVSPECWEP) are responsible for all Naval special operations, including deployments of [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-II]]s.<ref name="enc">'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 64'' (2011 edition)</ref> They provide mission parameters, ships and specialist personnel to support Spartan actions in deep space or planetary orbit.{{Ref/Reuse|OSFM124}}
*[[UNSC Special Forces|Naval Special Warfare Command]], or NAVSPECWARCOM, and Naval Special Weapons (NAVSPECWEP) are responsible for all Naval special operations, including deployments of [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-II]]s.<ref name="enc">'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 64'' (2011 edition)</ref> They provide mission parameters, ships and specialist personnel to support Spartan actions in deep space or planetary orbit.{{Ref/Reuse|OSFM124}}
The UNSC Navy also operates with [[Unified Ground Command|UNICOM]] forces to form one of four [[Central Command]]s (CENTCOM) which hold responsibility over a certain area of space. These territories are known as CentCom regions, and follow well-mapped routes that connect star systems together. Forces assigned to one CentCom region can not be moved to another without HIGHCOM approval<ref name="OSFM122">'''Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual''', ''p.122-123''</ref> However, a CENTCOM commander has the authority to blockade a system,{{Ref/Reuse|evolutions436}} or aid in the coordination of a battle occurring within the regional space they command.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''[[Halo: Reach radio conversations#Part 6 - Reflection|Reflection radio conversation]]''</ref> UNSC and UEG space is further divided, governed, and protected by the Navy's [[UNSC Fleet Command#FLEETCOM Sectors|Fleet Command sectors]] which each contain a number of planetary systems.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 289''</ref>
The UNSC Navy also operates with [[Unified Ground Command|UNICOM]] forces to form one of four [[Central Command]]s (CENTCOM) which hold responsibility over a certain area of space. These territories are known as CentCom regions, and follow well-mapped routes that connect star systems together. Forces assigned to one CentCom region can not be moved to another without HIGHCOM approval<ref name="OSFM122">'''Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual''', ''p.122-123''</ref> However, a CENTCOM commander has the authority to blockade a system,{{Ref/Reuse|evolutions436}} or aid in the coordination of a battle occurring within the regional space they command.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''[[Halo: Reach radio conversations#Part 6 - Reflection|Reflection radio conversation]]''</ref> UNSC and UEG space is further divided, governed, and protected by the Navy's [[UNSC Fleet Command#FLEETCOM Sectors|Fleet Command sectors]] which each contain a number of planetary systems.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 289''</ref>
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UNSC warships also carry significant Marine detachments for internal security, boarding actions, and planetary assault, and carry all the equipment and matériel needed by Marine forces. It is implied that a significant portion of the interior of UNSC warships are devoted to this purpose, as there are armories and barracks that hold these supplies.
UNSC warships also carry significant Marine detachments for internal security, boarding actions, and planetary assault, and carry all the equipment and matériel needed by Marine forces. It is implied that a significant portion of the interior of UNSC warships are devoted to this purpose, as there are armories and barracks that hold these supplies.


Ships of the UNSC Navy also carry a number of [[GA-TL1 Longsword|GA-TL1 Longsword interceptors]]. These are armed with [[110mm rotary cannon]]s and [[ASGM-10 missile]]s, and sometimes a [[M1011 Moray space mine]] system or even a single Shiva-class nuclear missile. They can also be remotely-operated and used to carry a remotely-detonated Shiva missile, which, when detonated, effectively destroys both the Longsword and its selected target.<ref name="evg112">'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 112''</ref>
Ships of the UNSC Navy also carry a number of [[GA-TL1 Longsword|GA-TL1 Longsword interceptors]]. These are armed with [[110mm rotary cannon]]s and [[ASGM-10 missile]]s, and sometimes a [[Moray space mine]] system or even a single Shiva-class nuclear missile. They can also be remotely-operated and used to carry a remotely-detonated Shiva missile, which, when detonated, effectively destroys both the Longsword and its selected target.<ref name="evg112">'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 112''</ref>


Despite all of this firepower, however, UNSC warships during the Human-Covenant War had great difficulty in defeating Covenant ships even with a numerical advantage. It typically took multiple hits from a ship-based MAC weapon to disable a Covenant ship's shields, although larger, [[Orbital defense platform|ODP-based]] "Super MACs" fire a round that can literally shatter Covenant capital ships.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 297''</ref> Archer missiles had to be used in tremendous volumes to breach Covenant shield systems. Even with their shields down, Covenant ships have been noted to remain operational after multiple direct hits from normal MAC rounds. Throughout the [[Human-Covenant War]], this advantage in firepower and shielding gave the Covenant an effective 3:1 ratio when in battle against the UNSC. However, as of the [[Timeline|post-war era]], thanks to Forerunner technology and the [[Huragok]] retrieved from [[Onyx]], UNSC ships have become faster and stronger, making them more effective against Covenant vessels.
Despite all of this firepower, however, UNSC warships during the Human-Covenant War had great difficulty in defeating Covenant ships even with a numerical advantage. It typically took multiple hits from a ship-based MAC weapon to disable a Covenant ship's shields, although larger, [[Orbital Defense Platform|ODP-based]] "Super MACs" fire a round that can literally shatter Covenant capital ships.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 297''</ref> Archer missiles had to be used in tremendous volumes to breach Covenant shield systems. Even with their shields down, Covenant ships have been noted to remain operational after multiple direct hits from normal MAC rounds. Throughout the [[Human-Covenant War]], this advantage in firepower and shielding gave the Covenant an effective 3:1 ratio when in battle against the UNSC. However, as of the [[Timeline|post-war era]], thanks to Forerunner technology and the [[Huragok]] retrieved from [[Onyx]], UNSC ships have become faster and stronger, making them more effective against Covenant vessels.


[[File:HM Infinity.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Numerous types of UNSC Navy ship classes in orbit of a [[planet]].]]
[[File:HM-Infinity.png|thumb|left|250px|Numerous types of UNSC Navy ship classes in orbit of a [[planet]].]]
===Ships===
===Ships===
{{Main|UNSC starship}}
{{Main|UNSC starship}}
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The Navy maintains a wide variety of smaller craft and [[support ship]]s. These include [[UNSC prowler|prowlers]] for electronic intelligence gathering, [[refit station]]s, [[Calypso-class exfiltration craft|exfiltration craft]], [[SKT-13 shuttlecraft|shuttles]], and [[UNSC corvette|corvettes]]. Corvettes are notable as being one of the fastest ships in the UNSC Navy,<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 213''</ref> and a number of sub-classes have been developed including the [[Mako-class corvette|''Mako''-class]]<ref name="for">'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 85''</ref> and the fast-attack corvette.<ref name="ch60">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 60''</ref>
The Navy maintains a wide variety of smaller craft and [[support ship]]s. These include [[UNSC prowler|prowlers]] for electronic intelligence gathering, [[refit station]]s, [[Calypso-class exfiltration craft|exfiltration craft]], [[SKT-13 shuttlecraft|shuttles]], and [[UNSC corvette|corvettes]]. Corvettes are notable as being one of the fastest ships in the UNSC Navy,<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 213''</ref> and a number of sub-classes have been developed including the [[Mako-class corvette|''Mako''-class]]<ref name="for">'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 85''</ref> and the fast-attack corvette.<ref name="ch60">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 60''</ref>


Th primary shipyards utilized by the UNSC Navy are on and in orbit of [[Mars]],<ref name="havesmoa">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-have-s-moa '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Have S'moa'']</ref> with at least some UNSC ship production handled by the [[Reyes-McLees Shipyards]] over Mars.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 238''</ref> [[Tribute]] is also host to prominent shipbuilding yards. By the end of the Covenant War, the shipyards orbiting Tribute and Mars began building a new generation of {{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}}s and {{Class|Anlace|light frigate}}s,<ref name="WFStrident">'''Halo: Warfleet''', ''p.38-39''</ref> among other warships for the UNSC to replace losses.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-buzz-generating '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Buzz Generating'']</ref> Additionally, [[SinoViet Heavy Machinery]] manufactured and decommissioned {{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}}s<ref name="alexandria">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level, ''[[New Alexandria]]''</ref> and ''Stalwart''-class light frigates<ref name="WFAmber">'''Halo: Warfleet''', ''p.36-37''</ref> on [[Reach]] prior to the [[Fall of Reach]]. UNSC naval design guidelines emphasise that the command crew of a given ship be given visibility of the surrounding area, a tradition hearkening back to the age of naval warfare on [[Earth]].<ref name="WFHalberd">'''Halo: Warfleet''', ''p.32-33''</ref> Because of this, UNSC naval vessels are prone to have [[bridge]]s exposed to space.
Th primary shipyards utilized by the UNSC Navy are on and in orbit of [[Mars]],<ref name="havesmoa">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-have-s-moa '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Have S'moa'']</ref> with at least some UNSC ship production handled by the [[Reyes-McLees Shipyards]] over Mars.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 238''</ref> [[Tribute]] is also host to prominent shipbuilding yards. By the end of the Covenant War, the shipyards orbiting Tribute and Mars began building a new generation of {{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}}s and {{Class|Anlace|electronic warfare frigate}}s,<ref name="WFStrident">'''Halo: Warfleet''', ''p.38-39''</ref> among other warships for the UNSC to replace losses.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-buzz-generating '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Buzz Generating'']</ref> Additionally, [[SinoViet Heavy Machinery]] manufactured and decommissioned {{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}}s<ref name="alexandria">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level, ''[[New Alexandria]]''</ref> and ''Stalwart''-class light frigates<ref name="WFAmber">'''Halo: Warfleet''', ''p.36-37''</ref> on [[Reach]] prior to the [[Fall of Reach]]. UNSC naval design guidelines emphasise that the command crew of a given ship be given visibility of the surrounding area, a tradition hearkening back to the age of naval warfare on [[Earth]].<ref name="WFHalberd">'''Halo: Warfleet''', ''p.32-33''</ref> Because of this, UNSC naval vessels are prone to have [[bridge]]s exposed to space.


===Space fighters===
===Space fighters===
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*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''
*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''
*''[[The Commissioning]]''
*''[[The Commissioning]]''
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*''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''  
*''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''  
*''[[Scanned]]''
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**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
*''[[Halo: Silentium]]''
*''[[Halo: Silentium]]''
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*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo: Initiation]]''
*''[[Halo: Initiation]]''
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*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo: Winter Contention]]''
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]''
*''[[Halo: Sunrise on Sanghelios]]''
*''[[Halo: Saturn Devouring His Son]]''
*''[[Halo: Hippocratica]]''
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