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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
These warships replaced the aging {{Class|Halcyon|Cruiser}}s. These behemoths, ranking in at 1,192 meters (approx. 3,910 ft.), are over two times the length of a [[UNSC Frigate]]. They are also known for their heavy | These warships replaced the aging {{Class|Halcyon|Cruiser}}s. These behemoths, ranking in at 1,192 meters (approx. 3,910 ft.), are over two times the length of a [[UNSC Frigate]]. They are also known for their heavy armour; 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 (3 MACs as well as dozens of oversized Archer missile pods) these massive vessels are commanded by [[UNSC]] [[Admiral]]s 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 | Due to their diminishing numbers and the onslaught of the genocidal [[Covenant]], further numbers of these great cruisers have been reassigned to the defence 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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*{{UNSCShip|Hannibal}} | *{{UNSCShip|Hannibal}} | ||
*The Cruiser in the [[Battle Group Stalingrad|Battle Group ''Stalingrad'']] | *The Cruiser in the [[Battle Group Stalingrad|Battle Group ''Stalingrad'']] | ||
*Presumly | *Presumly there is a ship named marathon that the class was named for. However the ships fate cannot be known | ||
== Images == | == Images == | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*In ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', the ''Marathon'' classification is erroneously | *In ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', the ''Marathon'' classification is erroneously labelled as a [[UNSC Carrier|Carrier]].<ref>''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]'', page 212</ref> | ||
*The name Marathon comes from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Marathon Battle of Marathon], fought in 490 BC where heavily outnumbered Athenians defeated an army of Persians who were trying to conquer Greece, this battle was also simulated by [[Wellsley]] while he was unoccupied in [[Halo: The Flood]], this battle also gave its name to [[Bungie|Bungie's]] [[Marathon]] series. | *The name Marathon comes from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Marathon Battle of Marathon], fought in 490 BC where heavily outnumbered Athenians defeated an army of Persians who were trying to conquer Greece, this battle was also simulated by [[Wellsley]] while he was unoccupied in [[Halo: The Flood]], this battle also gave its name to [[Bungie|Bungie's]] [[Marathon]] series. | ||
*They bear a resemblance to the older, ''[[Halcyon]]''-class cruisers. | *They bear a resemblance to the older, ''[[Halcyon]]''-class cruisers. | ||
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File:Marathon Cruiser Outline.JPG
Silhouette of a Marathon Cruiser.
A 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 ft.), are over two times the length of a UNSC Frigate. They are also known for their heavy armour; 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 (3 MACs as well as dozens of oversized Archer missile pods) 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 defence 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
- UNSC Hannibal
- The Cruiser in the Battle Group Stalingrad
- Presumly there is a ship named marathon that the class was named for. However the ships fate cannot be known
Images
File:UNSC Marathon-Class Cruisers.jpg
UNSC Marathon-Class Cruisers.
Trivia
- In Halo: The Fall of Reach, the Marathon classification is erroneously labelled as a Carrier.[1]
- The name Marathon comes from the Battle of Marathon, fought in 490 BC where heavily outnumbered Athenians defeated an army of Persians who were trying to conquer Greece, this battle was also simulated by Wellsley while he was unoccupied in Halo: The Flood, this battle also gave its name to Bungie's Marathon series.
- 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.
- The name of this classification of ships is yet another reference to Bungie's previous series, Marathon.
- It seems that the refitted Pillar of Autumn, is stronger than any other Marathons, or just because of Captain Keyes' brilliant tactics.
Its never stated but it could have three mac cannons or just one massive mac gun that makes short work of the covenant shields but this mac is still not anywhere near as powerful as super MAC round.
References
- ^ Halo: Fall of Reach, page 212
- ^ Halo: Fall of Reach, page 162
