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The [[UNSC]] '''''Marathon''-class Cruiser''' is the most powerful warship in the [[UNSC]] fleet. They were the replacement for the aging [[Halycon-class Cruiser|''Halycon''-class Cruiser]]. However, due to their diminishing numbers, furhter numbers of these great vessels have been retrograded to the [[Inner Colonies]].
The [[UNSC]] '''''Marathon''-class Cruiser''' is the most powerful warship in the [[UNSC]] fleet. They were the replacement for the aging [[Halycon-class Cruiser|''Halycon''-class Cruiser]]. However, due to their diminishing numbers, furhter numbers of these great vessels have been retrograded to the [[Inner Colonies]].


''Marathon-class'' cruisers are the most formidable vessal in the UNSC. Sporting at least three [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]s, over 1000 [[Archer Missiles]], and three-four meters of [[Titanium A armour]] plate. As well as a complement of [[Pelican]] dropships, [[C709 Longsword starfighter]]s, and a detachment of [[Marines]], and [[ODST]] troopers.
These behemoths sport at least three [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]s (according to an outline of the ''Marathon'' classification), probably amongst other armaments.


Several ''Marathon-class'' vessels were seen at [[The Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]], [[The Battle of Reach]], and [[The First Battle of Earth]]. These include the ''[[Leviathan|UNSC Leviathan]]'' (Commanded by [[Admiral Micheal Stanforth]]) and eight vessels of this type commanded by [[Fleet Admiral Harper]].
''Marathon''-class cruisers were seen at the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]], the [[Battle of Reach]], the [[First Battle of Earth]]. Eight or more ''Marathon''-class cruisers battled in the [[First Battle of Earth]] under the command of [[Fleet Admiral Harper]]. It is very likely that these cruisers also participated in the [[Second Battle of Earth]].
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*[[Leviathan|UNSC ''Leviathan'']] (Commanded by [[Admiral Micheal Stanforth]])  
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The UNSC Marathon-class Cruiser is the most powerful warship in the UNSC fleet. They were the replacement for the aging Halycon-class Cruiser. However, due to their diminishing numbers, furhter numbers of these great vessels have been retrograded to the Inner Colonies.

These behemoths sport at least three Magnetic Accelerator Cannons (according to an outline of the Marathon classification), probably amongst other armaments.

Marathon-class cruisers were seen at the Battle of Sigma Octanus IV, the Battle of Reach, the First Battle of Earth. Eight or more Marathon-class cruisers battled in the First Battle of Earth under the command of Fleet Admiral Harper. It is very likely that these cruisers also participated in the Second Battle of Earth.

Ships of the Line

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