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The '''''Marathon''-class Cruiser''' is a classification of [[UNSC Navy]] warships. | The '''''Marathon''-class Cruiser''' is a classification of [[UNSC Navy]] warships. | ||
== Description == | ==Description== | ||
These warships replaced the aging {{Class|Halcyon|Cruiser}}s. These behemoths, ranking in at 1,192 meters (approx. 3,910.761 ft.), are over two times the length of a [[UNSC Frigate]]. They are also known for their heavy armor; they can survive multiple [[plasma torpedo|plasma]] impacts, being able to sustain far greater damage than any | These warships replaced the aging {{Class|Halcyon|Cruiser}}s. These behemoths, ranking in at 1,192 meters (approx. 3,910.761 ft.), are over two times the length of a [[UNSC Frigate]]. They are also known for their heavy armor; they can survive multiple [[plasma torpedo|plasma]] impacts, being able to sustain far greater damage than any UNSC Frigate or [[UNSC Destroyer]]. Due to their size, durability and firepower, these massive vessels are commanded by [[UNSC]] [[Admirals]] and primarily serve as command/capital ships. | ||
== Appearances == | ==Appearances== | ||
Due to their diminishing numbers and the onslaught of the genocidal [[Covenant]], further numbers of these great cruisers have been reassigned to the defense of the [[Inner Colonies]]. ''Marathon''s were present at the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]] and the [[Battle of Reach]]. Eight saw action at the [[First Battle of Earth]] under [[Fleet Admiral Harper]] and another was part of [[Battle Group Stalingrad|Battle Group ''Stalingrad'']] during the [[Battle of Onyx]]. Its likely that some were also engaged at the [[Second Battle of Earth]], though, they were all probably destroyed. | Due to their diminishing numbers and the onslaught of the genocidal [[Covenant]], further numbers of these great cruisers have been reassigned to the defense of the [[Inner Colonies]]. ''Marathon''s were present at the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]] and the [[Battle of Reach]]. Eight saw action at the [[First Battle of Earth]] under [[Fleet Admiral]] [[Harper]] and another was part of [[Battle Group Stalingrad|Battle Group ''Stalingrad'']] during the [[Battle of Onyx]]. Its likely that some were also engaged at the [[Second Battle of Earth]], though, they were all probably destroyed. | ||
== Ships of the Line == | == Ships of the Line == | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*In ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', the ''Marathon'' classification is erroneously labeled as a [[UNSC Carrier| | *In ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', the ''Marathon'' classification is erroneously labeled as a [[UNSC Carrier|Carrier]].<ref>''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]'', page 212</ref> | ||
*The name Marathon comes from [[Bungie]]'s ''[[Marathon]]'' series of games, which were made before [[Halo]]. | *The name Marathon comes from [[Bungie]]'s ''[[Marathon]]'' series of games, which were made before [[Halo]]. | ||
*They bear a resemblance to the older ''Halcyon''-class cruisers. | *They bear a resemblance to the older ''Halcyon''-class cruisers. | ||
*In | *In [[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]<ref>''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]'', page 162</ref>, it mentions that the ''[[Leviathan]]'' was one of twenty UNSC Cruisers left in the [[Navy]], which were being slowly pulled back to protect the Inner Colonies. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Silhouette of a Marathon Cruiser.
The Marathon-class Cruiser is a classification of UNSC Navy warships.
Description
These warships replaced the aging Halcyon-class Cruisers. These behemoths, ranking in at 1,192 meters (approx. 3,910.761 ft.), are over two times the length of a UNSC Frigate. They are also known for their heavy armor; they can survive multiple plasma impacts, being able to sustain far greater damage than any UNSC Frigate or UNSC Destroyer. Due to their size, durability and firepower, these massive vessels are commanded by UNSC Admirals and primarily serve as command/capital ships.
Appearances
Due to their diminishing numbers and the onslaught of the genocidal Covenant, further numbers of these great cruisers have been reassigned to the defense of the Inner Colonies. Marathons were present at the Battle of Sigma Octanus IV and the Battle of Reach. Eight saw action at the First Battle of Earth under Fleet Admiral Harper and another was part of Battle Group Stalingrad during the Battle of Onyx. Its likely that some were also engaged at the Second Battle of Earth, though, they were all probably destroyed.
Ships of the Line
- UNSC Leviathan
- (Possibly)Unknown Cruiser that was severly damaged during Master Chiefs "returning" of the Covenant bomb.
Images
File:UNSC Marathon-Class Cruisers.jpg
UNSC Marathon-Class Cruisers
Trivia
- In Halo: The Fall of Reach, the Marathon classification is erroneously labeled as a Carrier.[1]
- The name Marathon comes from Bungie's Marathon series of games, which were made before Halo.
- They bear a resemblance to the older Halcyon-class cruisers.
- In Halo: The Fall of Reach[2], it mentions that the Leviathan was one of twenty UNSC Cruisers left in the Navy, which were being slowly pulled back to protect the Inner Colonies.
References
- ^ Halo: Fall of Reach, page 212
- ^ Halo: Fall of Reach, page 162
