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*100,000 tons (200,000,000 lbs)<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 53''</ref> | *100,000 tons (200,000,000 lbs)<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 53''</ref> | ||
|armament=*2 [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]s<ref name="ENC"/> | |armament=*2 [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]s<ref name="ENC"/> | ||
*[[Archer missile|Oversized Archer | *[[Archer missile|Oversized Archer missile pods]] (60 missiles each) | ||
*[[50 mm Point | *[[Point-defense gun|50 mm Point-defense guns]] | ||
*5 [[Fusion Rocket]]s<ref name="ENC"/> | *5 [[Fusion Rocket]]s<ref name="ENC"/> | ||
|complement=*24 [[Longsword]] | |complement=*24 [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longsword interceptors]]<ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 251''</ref> | ||
*[[Pelican]] dropships | *[[Pelican]] dropships | ||
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*[[Hornet]]s | *[[Hornet]]s | ||
|era = [[Human-Covenant | |era = [[Human-Covenant War]] | ||
|affiliation = [[UNSC Navy]] | |affiliation = [[UNSC Navy]] | ||
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The '''''Marathon''-class Cruiser''' is a class of [[UNSC Navy]] warships. At 1,190 meters<ref name="ENC"/> | The '''''Marathon''-class Cruiser''' is a class of [[UNSC Navy]] warships. At 1,190 meters,<ref name="ENC"/> they are some of the largest and most powerful warships ever utilized by [[humanity]], built as a replacement for their aging {{Class|Halcyon|cruiser}}s. Their numbers were limited, and they were usually commanded by the highest ranking officers. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
[[File:Marathon Cruiser Outline.JPG|left|thumb|150px|Silhouette of a Marathon | [[File:Marathon Cruiser Outline.JPG|left|thumb|150px|Silhouette of a Marathon cruiser.]] | ||
These warships replaced the {{Class|Halcyon|Cruiser}}s. These behemoths, at 1,190 meters, are slightly under three times the length of a [[UNSC | These warships replaced the {{Class|Halcyon|Cruiser}}s. These behemoths, at 1,190 meters, are slightly under three times the length of a [[UNSC frigate]]. They are also known for their heavy armor; they can survive multiple [[plasma torpedo|plasma]] impacts and are able to sustain far greater damage than any UNSC frigate or [[UNSC destroyer|destroyer]] can. Due to their size, durability and firepower (2 [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC]]s as well as dozens of oversized [[Archer missile|Archer missile pods]]), these massive vessels are commanded by [[UNSC]] [[Admiral]]s and primarily serve as command/capital ships for UNSC fleets.<ref name="ENC"/> | ||
==Use== | ==Use== | ||
Due to their diminishing numbers, and the onslaught of the genocidal [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]], further numbers of these great cruisers have been reassigned to the defense of the [[Inner Colonies]].<ref name="page162">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 162''</ref> They were considered extremely valuable in terms of firepower and armor, and it was seen to by the UNSC admiralty that they were only used in the most dire and occasional of circumstances. ''Marathon''s were present at the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]] and the [[Fall of Reach]]. Twelve saw action at the [[Battle of Earth]] under [[Fleet Admiral]] [[Harper]] and another was part of [[Battle Group Stalingrad|Battle Group ''Stalingrad'']] during the [[Battle of Onyx]] | Due to their diminishing numbers, and the onslaught of the genocidal [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]], further numbers of these great cruisers have been reassigned to the defense of the [[Inner Colonies]].<ref name="page162">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 162''</ref> They were considered extremely valuable in terms of firepower and armor, and it was seen to by the UNSC admiralty that they were only used in the most dire and occasional of circumstances. ''Marathon''s were present at the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]] and the [[Fall of Reach]]. Twelve saw action at the [[Battle of Earth]] under [[Fleet Admiral]] [[Harper]] and another was part of [[Battle Group Stalingrad|Battle Group ''Stalingrad'']] during the [[Battle of Onyx]]. | ||
==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 | *In ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', the ''Marathon'' classification is erroneously labeled as a [[UNSC carrier|carrier]].<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 212''</ref> | ||
*The name Marathon could possibly be a reference to the [[wikipedia:Battle of Marathon|Battle of Marathon]], fought in 490 BC where heavily outnumbered Athenians and Plataeans defeated an army of Persians who were trying to conquer [[Greece]]. This battle was also simulated by [[Wellsley]], [[Antonio Silva]]'s AI, while he was unoccupied in ''[[Halo: The Flood]]''. This battle also gave its name to [[Bungie]]'s previous [[Marathon (Video Game Series)|''Marathon'' game series]], and the name of this classification of ships may be a reference to the said series. | *The name Marathon could possibly be a reference to the [[wikipedia:Battle of Marathon|Battle of Marathon]], fought in 490 BC where heavily outnumbered Athenians and Plataeans defeated an army of Persians who were trying to conquer [[Greece]]. This battle was also simulated by [[Wellsley]], [[Antonio Silva]]'s AI, while he was unoccupied in ''[[Halo: The Flood]]''. This battle also gave its name to [[Bungie]]'s previous [[Marathon (Video Game Series)|''Marathon'' game series]], and the name of this classification of ships may be a reference to the said series. | ||
*In ''Halo: The Fall of Reach'', it is mentioned that the ''[[Leviathan]]'' was one of twenty UNSC cruisers left in the [[Fleet]], which were being slowly pulled back to protect the Inner Colonies. It should be noted however, that well over twenty cruisers can be seen orbiting Earth in ''[[Halo 2]]''.<ref name="page162"/><ref name="The Armory">'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Armory (Level)|The Armory]]''</ref><ref name="Cairo Station">'''Halo 2''', campaign level, ''[[Cairo Station (Level)|Cairo Station]]''</ref> It is also possible that Fleet numbers and locations were highly classified secrets, and the UNSC purposefully lied about its remaining numbers of cruisers to gain any potential advantage they could. It is also possible that the UNSC pulled every warship it could find back to Earth and significantly increased ship production, although this is unlikely due to the loss of the shipyards at Reach. | *In ''Halo: The Fall of Reach'', it is mentioned that the ''[[Leviathan]]'' was one of twenty UNSC cruisers left in the [[Fleet]], which were being slowly pulled back to protect the Inner Colonies. It should be noted however, that well over twenty cruisers can be seen orbiting Earth in ''[[Halo 2]]''.<ref name="page162"/><ref name="The Armory">'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Armory (Level)|The Armory]]''</ref><ref name="Cairo Station">'''Halo 2''', campaign level, ''[[Cairo Station (Level)|Cairo Station]]''</ref> It is also possible that Fleet numbers and locations were highly classified secrets, and the UNSC purposefully lied about its remaining numbers of cruisers to gain any potential advantage they could. It is also possible that the UNSC pulled every warship it could find back to Earth and significantly increased ship production, although this is unlikely due to the loss of the shipyards at Reach. | ||
Revision as of 18:46, April 25, 2011
Template:Ratings Template:Ship Class Infobox The Marathon-class Cruiser is a class of UNSC Navy warships. At 1,190 meters,[1] they are some of the largest and most powerful warships ever utilized by humanity, built as a replacement for their aging Halcyon-class cruisers. Their numbers were limited, and they were usually commanded by the highest ranking officers.
Description
File:Marathon Cruiser Outline.JPG
Silhouette of a Marathon cruiser.
These warships replaced the Halcyon-class Cruisers. These behemoths, at 1,190 meters, are slightly under three times the length of a UNSC frigate. They are also known for their heavy armor; they can survive multiple plasma impacts and are able to sustain far greater damage than any UNSC frigate or destroyer can. Due to their size, durability and firepower (2 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 for UNSC fleets.[1]
Use
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.[2] They were considered extremely valuable in terms of firepower and armor, and it was seen to by the UNSC admiralty that they were only used in the most dire and occasional of circumstances. Marathons were present at the Battle of Sigma Octanus IV and the Fall of Reach. Twelve saw action at the Battle of Earth under Fleet Admiral Harper and another was part of Battle Group Stalingrad during the Battle of Onyx.
Ships of the Line
- UNSC Leviathan - Flagship of Admiral Stanforth. Likely lost during the events of Halo: The Fall of Reach.
- UNSC Hannibal - Destroyed in 2552.
- UNSC Prophecy - Destroyed in 2531.
- UNSC Say My Name - The ship on which Halo 3: ODST begins.
- UNSC Dresden - Destroyed over Biko. Carried a saddle box drive.
Trivia
- In Halo: The Fall of Reach, the Marathon classification is erroneously labeled as a carrier.[3]
- The name Marathon could possibly be a reference to the Battle of Marathon, fought in 490 BC where heavily outnumbered Athenians and Plataeans defeated an army of Persians who were trying to conquer Greece. This battle was also simulated by Wellsley, Antonio Silva's AI, while he was unoccupied in Halo: The Flood. This battle also gave its name to Bungie's previous Marathon game series, and the name of this classification of ships may be a reference to the said series.
- In Halo: The Fall of Reach, it is mentioned that the Leviathan was one of twenty UNSC cruisers left in the Fleet, which were being slowly pulled back to protect the Inner Colonies. It should be noted however, that well over twenty cruisers can be seen orbiting Earth in Halo 2.[2][4][5] It is also possible that Fleet numbers and locations were highly classified secrets, and the UNSC purposefully lied about its remaining numbers of cruisers to gain any potential advantage they could. It is also possible that the UNSC pulled every warship it could find back to Earth and significantly increased ship production, although this is unlikely due to the loss of the shipyards at Reach.
- In Halo 2 on Cairo Station, it shows Marathon-class cruisers continuously coming by, and a tactical display on the bridge showed eight cruisers, along with 67 frigates in the battle group near the Cairo's battle cluster. This may lead to the assumption that there may be dozens of Marathon-class cruisers in the UNSC Home Fleet, due to the Marathon's effectiveness and Earth's high-priority nature.[4][5]
Gallery
- UNSC Prophecy.png
The UNSC Prophecy.
Marathon-class Cruisers on a video display of the Home Fleet.
A view of the UNSC Say My Name via a glitch.
ODST's gathered around a holo-table inside a Marathon-class Cruiser.
List of appearances
- Halo 2
- Halo Wars (Mentioned only)
- Halo 3: ODST
- Halo: The Fall of Reach (First appearance)
- Halo: First Strike
- Tug o' War (Mentioned only)
- Halo: Ghosts of Onyx
- Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe
- Halo Graphic Novel
- Halo Wars: Genesis
- Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp
Sources
- ^ a b Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedENC - ^ a b Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 162
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 212
- ^ a b Halo 2, campaign level, The Armory
- ^ a b Halo 2, campaign level, Cairo Station
