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|name=''Marathon''-class heavy cruiser | |name=''Marathon''-class heavy cruiser | ||
|image=[[File:H2A-MarathonHeavyCruiser.png| | |image=[[File:H2A-MarathonHeavyCruiser.png|300px]] | ||
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|class=[[Cruiser]] | |class=[[Cruiser]] | ||
|role=Attack, defense | |role=Attack, defense | ||
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|mass=100,000 tons<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 53''</ref><ref group ="note">''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx'' states that the ''Marathon''-class cruiser has a mass of 100,000 tons. However, given that the ''Marathon''-class is over 3.5 times longer than a modern [[Wikipedia:Nimitz class aircraft carrier|''Nimitz'' class aircraft carrier]], which also has a mass of 100,000 tons, as well as being nearly four times wider and many times taller, this tonnage seems unrealistic. Though this mass figure is perhaps a result of future construction materials or weight-saving design, it is more likely an oversight by [[Eric Nylund]].</ref> | |mass=100,000 tons<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 53''</ref><ref group ="note">''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx'' states that the ''Marathon''-class cruiser has a mass of 100,000 tons. However, given that the ''Marathon''-class is over 3.5 times longer than a modern [[Wikipedia:Nimitz class aircraft carrier|''Nimitz'' class aircraft carrier]], which also has a mass of 100,000 tons, as well as being nearly four times wider and many times taller, this tonnage seems unrealistic. Though this mass figure is perhaps a result of future construction materials or weight-saving design, it is more likely an oversight by [[Eric Nylund]].</ref> | ||
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|engine=[[Fusion drive]]s | |engine=[[Fusion drive]]s | ||
|slipspace drive=[[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]] | |slipspace drive=[[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]] | ||
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|hull=191 cm [[Titanium-A armor|Titanium-A battle plate]]<ref name="ENC"/> | |hull=191 cm [[Titanium-A armor|Titanium-A battle plate]]<ref name="ENC"/> | ||
|armament=*Two [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]s<ref name="ENC"/> | |armament=*Two [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]s<ref name="ENC"/> | ||
*Oversized [[M58 Archer missile]] pods<ref name="ENC"/> | *Oversized [[M58 Archer missile]] pods<ref name="ENC"/> | ||
*[[Point defense gun]]s | *[[Point defense gun]]s | ||
*Five [[fusion rocket]]s<ref name="ENC"/> | *Five [[fusion rocket]]s<ref name="ENC"/> | ||
|complement=*[[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] | |complement=*[[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] {{C|presumably battalion-strength}}<ref name="complement" group="note">This is based on the ''Halcyon''-class' ability to carry a battalion of Marines. Presumably, the ''Marathon'' could support a similarly sized complement.</ref> | ||
*24 [[GA-TL1 Longsword]]s<ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 251''</ref> | *24 [[GA-TL1 Longsword]]s<ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 251''</ref> | ||
*Numerous ground and air vehicles | *Numerous ground and air vehicles | ||
|era = [[Human-Covenant War]] | |crew= | ||
|affiliation = [[UNSC Navy]] | |passengers= | ||
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===Service history=== | ===Service history=== | ||
Several ''Marathon''-class heavy cruisers served in [[Battle Group X-Ray]] under [[Preston Jeremiah Cole|Vice Admiral Preston Cole]] during the [[Second Battle of Harvest]]. Throughout the early years of the [[Human-Covenant War]], Cole continued to command ''Marathon''s as part of his [[Third Fleet]]. Several ''Marathon''s from the fleet, including the {{UNSCship|Prophecy}}, participated in the [[Harvest campaign]].<ref name="Genesis">''Halo Wars: Genesis''</ref><ref name="Timeline">''Halo | Several ''Marathon''-class heavy cruisers served in [[Battle Group X-Ray]] under [[Preston Jeremiah Cole|Vice Admiral Preston Cole]] during the [[Second Battle of Harvest]]. Throughout the early years of the [[Human-Covenant War]], Cole continued to command ''Marathon''s as part of his [[Third Fleet]]. Several ''Marathon''s from the fleet, including the {{UNSCship|Prophecy}}, participated in the [[Harvest campaign]].<ref name="Genesis">'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'''</ref><ref name="Timeline">'''[[Halo Wars]]''', ''[[Halo Wars Timeline Events|Timeline]]''</ref> At least one ''Marathon'', {{UNSCShip|Dresden}}, participated in the [[Battle of Biko]], where it was destroyed by the [[Covenant]].<ref name="tug">'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''' (2010), ''[[Tug o' War]]''</ref> | ||
As their numbers were diminished by the onslaught of the | As their numbers were diminished by the onslaught of the Covenant, many ''Marathon''s were reassigned to the defense of the [[Inner Colonies]] during the later years of the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="page162">'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 162''</ref><ref group="note">According to ''Halo: The Fall of Reach'', as of July 2552 the Leviathan was one of twenty cruisers left in the Fleet, presumably referring to the entire Navy. Even if one assumes that this refers only to FLEETCOM Sector One, this number is clearly retconned in later media.</ref> ''Marathon''s were present at the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]] in [[2552#July|July 2552]], including [[Vice Admiral]] [[Michael Stanforth]]'s flagship [[UNSC Leviathan|''Leviathan'']], which was severely damaged during the battle. Numerous ''Marathon''-class cruisers participated in the [[Fall of Reach]]. | ||
At least eight ''Marathon''-class cruisers assigned to the [[UNSC Home Fleet]] were present at the onset of the [[Battle of Earth]]. Led by [[Fleet Admiral | At least eight ''Marathon''-class cruisers assigned to the [[Fifth Fleet]], a part of the [[UNSC Home Fleet]], were present at the onset of the [[Battle of Earth]]. Led by [[J. Harper|Fleet Admiral J. Harper]] and supported by sixty-seven frigates, these ships formed a defensive perimeter around the [[orbital defense platform]] cluster over the Mediterranean.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station]]''</ref> [[Carl Patterson|Admiral Carl Patterson's]] [[Patterson's battle group|battle group]], drawn from the Home Fleet, was led by the {{UNSCShip|Stalingrad}} during the [[Battle of Onyx]]. Several ''Marathon''-class cruisers of the Home Fleet were supposedly destroyed over the course of the battle for Earth, particularly after the final wave of Covenant reinforcements arrived.<ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[Crow's Nest (level)|Crow's Nest]]''</ref> | ||
Most remaining ''Marathon''-class cruisers were decommissioned after the {{Class|Autumn|heavy cruiser}} was introduced, with only a handful staying in service.<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 191''</ref> | Most remaining ''Marathon''-class cruisers were decommissioned after the {{Class|Autumn|heavy cruiser}} was introduced, with only a handful staying in service.<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 191''</ref> | ||
==Ships of the line== | ==Ships of the line== | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Canberra}} – Fleet Admiral J. Harper's flagship; led the [[Fifth Fleet]] against the Covenant during the Battle of Earth on October | *{{UNSCShip|Canberra}} – Fleet Admiral J. Harper's flagship; led the [[Fifth Fleet]] against the Covenant during the Battle of Earth on October 20, 2552. | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Dresden}} – Destroyed over [[Biko]] in [[2525]] or [[2526]]. Carried a [[saddle box]] drive.<ref | *{{UNSCShip|Dresden}} – Destroyed over [[Biko]] in [[2525]] or [[2526]]. Carried a [[saddle box]] drive.<ref name="tug"/> | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Prophecy}} – Destroyed during the Harvest campaign in February 2531.<ref name="Genesis"/><ref name="Timeline"/> | *{{UNSCShip|Prophecy}} – Destroyed during the Harvest campaign in February 2531.<ref name="Genesis"/><ref name="Timeline"/> | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Leviathan}} – Vice Admiral H. M. Stanforth's flagship. Severely damaged during the Battle of Sigma Octanus IV in July 2552. | *{{UNSCShip|Leviathan}} – Vice Admiral H. M. Stanforth's flagship. Severely damaged during the Battle of Sigma Octanus IV in July 2552. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
{{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 named for the Battle of Marathon, in reality its name is a reference to [[Bungie]]'s ''[[Marathon]]'' trilogy and its eponymous ship, the [[w:c:marathongame:UESC Marathon|UESC ''Marathon'']]. | Though in-universe the class is 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 [[w:c:marathongame:UESC Marathon|UESC ''Marathon'']]. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 15:44, January 21, 2015
The Marathon-class heavy cruiser is a cruiser classification used by the UNSC Navy with a hull classification symbol of CA.[1] Built as a replacement for the aging Halcyon-class light cruiser, the Marathon class is nearly 1.2 kilometers in length, making it one of the largest warships used by the UNSC.[2] Due to their limited numbers, Marathon-class cruisers are typically commanded by officers of the Rear Admiral rate or higher and are commonly used as flagships.[2] The class is named for the historical Battle of Marathon.
Overview
Design
At 1192 meters long, Marathon-class heavy cruisers are approximately three times the length of a typical frigate. Marathons have 191cm-thick layers of Titanium-A armor, allowing them to sustain far greater damage than any frigate or destroyer. Marathon-class cruisers sport two Magnetic Accelerator Cannons and an unknown number of point defense guns.[2] In addition to their integrated armament, the cruisers have dozens of oversized M58 Archer missile pods containing dozens of missiles each, as well as five fusion rockets.[2]
Marathon-class vessels have a similar profile to their predecessors, the Halcyons, though their ventral surfaces are concave rather than flat. A large deployment bay containing Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicles, known by Orbital Drop Shock Troopers as "Hell's waiting room", is located amidships.[3] Marathons can carry two dozen GA-TL1 Longswords[2] in addition to numerous D77-TC Pelicans and other ground and air vehicles. Vessels of the class can also carry large Marine complements, likely of battalion strength.[note 1]
Service history
Several Marathon-class heavy cruisers served in Battle Group X-Ray under Vice Admiral Preston Cole during the Second Battle of Harvest. Throughout the early years of the Human-Covenant War, Cole continued to command Marathons as part of his Third Fleet. Several Marathons from the fleet, including the Template:UNSCship, participated in the Harvest campaign.[4][5] At least one Marathon, UNSC Dresden, participated in the Battle of Biko, where it was destroyed by the Covenant.[6]
As their numbers were diminished by the onslaught of the Covenant, many Marathons were reassigned to the defense of the Inner Colonies during the later years of the Human-Covenant War.[7][note 2] Marathons were present at the Battle of Sigma Octanus IV in July 2552, including Vice Admiral Michael Stanforth's flagship Leviathan, which was severely damaged during the battle. Numerous Marathon-class cruisers participated in the Fall of Reach.
At least eight Marathon-class cruisers assigned to the Fifth Fleet, a part of the UNSC Home Fleet, were present at the onset of the Battle of Earth. Led by Fleet Admiral J. Harper and supported by sixty-seven frigates, these ships formed a defensive perimeter around the orbital defense platform cluster over the Mediterranean.[8] Admiral Carl Patterson's battle group, drawn from the Home Fleet, was led by the UNSC Stalingrad during the Battle of Onyx. Several Marathon-class cruisers of the Home Fleet were supposedly destroyed over the course of the battle for Earth, particularly after the final wave of Covenant reinforcements arrived.[9]
Most remaining Marathon-class cruisers were decommissioned after the Autumn-class heavy cruiser was introduced, with only a handful staying in service.[10]
Ships of the line
- UNSC Canberra – Fleet Admiral J. Harper's flagship; led the Fifth Fleet against the Covenant during the Battle of Earth on October 20, 2552.
- UNSC Dresden – Destroyed over Biko in 2525 or 2526. Carried a saddle box drive.[6]
- UNSC Prophecy – Destroyed during the Harvest campaign in February 2531.[4][5]
- UNSC Leviathan – Vice Admiral H. M. Stanforth's flagship. Severely damaged during the Battle of Sigma Octanus IV in July 2552.
- UNSC Hannibal – Destroyed during the Fall of Reach on August 30, 2552.[11]
- UNSC Marathon – The lead ship of the class.
- UNSC Say My Name – Deployed ODSTs to board Solemn Penance during the Battle of Mombasa on October 20, 2552.[3]
Trivia
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Though in-universe the class is named for the Battle of Marathon, in reality its name is a reference to Bungie's Marathon trilogy and its eponymous ship, the UESC Marathon.
Gallery
A Marathon-class heavy cruiser orbiting Earth.
The UNSC Leviathan.
- UNSC Prophecy.png
The UNSC Prophecy.
Marathon-class heavy cruisers on a video display of the Home Fleet.
- Outcome of Second Battle of Harvest.png
Several Marathon-class heavy cruisers engaging a Covenant super-destroyer at the Second Battle of Harvest.
The starboard profile of a Marathon-class heavy cruiser.
The SOEIV drop bay aboard a Marathon; the SOEIV deployment rings can be seen above.
ODSTs gathered around a holo-table inside a Marathon-class cruiser.
A Marathon glides past Cairo Station, flanked by squads of Longswords as they rally to Earth's defense.
A Marathon class cruiser getting destroyed in the Halo: The Master Chief Collection announcement trailer.
The back of a Marathon-class heavy cruiser.
Numerous Marathons of the UNSC Home Fleet hold position above Earth.
List of appearances
Notes
- ^ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedcomplement - ^ According to Halo: The Fall of Reach, as of July 2552 the Leviathan was one of twenty cruisers left in the Fleet, presumably referring to the entire Navy. Even if one assumes that this refers only to FLEETCOM Sector One, this number is clearly retconned in later media.
Sources
- ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 42
- ^ a b c d e Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedENC - ^ a b Halo 3: ODST, campaign level Prepare to Drop
- ^ a b Halo Wars: Genesis
- ^ a b Halo Wars, Timeline
- ^ a b Halo: First Strike (2010), Tug o' War
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 162
- ^ Halo 2, campaign level Cairo Station
- ^ Halo 3, campaign level Crow's Nest
- ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 191
- ^ Halo: First Strike, page 168
