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*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 [[Fleet]], which were being slowly pulled back to protect the Inner Colonies. | *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 [[Fleet]], 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]]. | *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]]'' | *It seems that the refitted ''[[Pillar of Autumn]]'' is stronger than other ''Marathons'', most likely attributed to the honeycomb structuring. | ||
*It is thought by some that the the Marathon has 3 [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC's]]. However, this is highly unlikely, as the ''Marathon'' isn't large enough to mount 3 MAC's and there aren't any visible "bumps" on the ship that would indicate more than one MAC. It is far more likely that the ''Marathon'' has only one MAC, but a more powerful one than a [[UNSC Frigate|Frigate]]. It may be possible that the ''Marathon'' can fire several shots from its MAC gun, similar to [[Pillar of Autumn]]. However this is not yet confirmed. | *It is thought by some that the the Marathon has 3 [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC's]]. However, this is highly unlikely, as the ''Marathon'' isn't large enough to mount 3 MAC's and there aren't any visible "bumps" on the ship that would indicate more than one MAC. It is far more likely that the ''Marathon'' has only one MAC, but a more powerful one than a [[UNSC Frigate|Frigate]]. It may be possible that the ''Marathon'' can fire several shots from its MAC gun, similar to [[Pillar of Autumn]]. However this is not yet confirmed. | ||
*The ''Marathon'' can be seen in [[Halo 2]] during the first cutscene. | *The ''Marathon'' can be seen in [[Halo 2]] during the first cutscene. | ||
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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 (1 heavy MAC as well as dozens of oversized Archer missile pods) these massive vessels are commanded by UNSC Admirals and primarily serve as command/capital ships. The Marathon-Class cruiser is the most powerful warship ever built by the hands of Humanity.[1]
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. It's 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
- Presumably there is a ship named Marathon that the class was named for. However, that ship's fate is currently unknown.
Images
Trivia
- In Halo: The Fall of Reach, the Marathon classification is erroneously labelled as a Carrier.[2]
- 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[3], it mentions that the Leviathan was one of twenty UNSC Cruisers left in the Fleet, 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 other Marathons, most likely attributed to the honeycomb structuring.
- It is thought by some that the the Marathon has 3 MAC's. However, this is highly unlikely, as the Marathon isn't large enough to mount 3 MAC's and there aren't any visible "bumps" on the ship that would indicate more than one MAC. It is far more likely that the Marathon has only one MAC, but a more powerful one than a Frigate. It may be possible that the Marathon can fire several shots from its MAC gun, similar to Pillar of Autumn. However this is not yet confirmed.
- The Marathon can be seen in Halo 2 during the first cutscene.
References
- ^ Halo: Fall Of Reach, page 162
- ^ Halo: Fall of Reach, page 212
- ^ Halo: Fall of Reach, page 162
