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==Covenant== | ==Covenant== | ||
In the [[Covenant | In the Covenant's [[Covenant fleet|naval forces]], the term "battle group" applies to smaller, individual groups larger fleets routinely splinter into during fleet engagements; for example, the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]] divided into several "CCS-class battle groups", each consisting of three {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}s, during the [[Battle of Installation 04]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''' campaign level, ''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]'' (''"I've isolated approach signatures from multiple CCS-class battle groups, make it three capital ships per group."'')</ref> | ||
Although the Covenant organize smaller fleet units on a temporary basis similar to UNSC battle groups, the divide between a [[Covenant fleet|fleet]] and a battle group appears to be more elusive; for example, the [[Fleet of Sacred Consecration]] was still identified as a fleet despite only consisting of 15 ships.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 180''</ref> | Although the Covenant organize smaller fleet units on a temporary basis similar to UNSC battle groups, the divide between a [[Covenant fleet|fleet]] and a battle group appears to be more elusive; for example, the [[Fleet of Sacred Consecration]] was still identified as a fleet despite only consisting of 15 ships.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 180''</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
The funding of the [[SPARTAN-II program]], including their [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]] and training, cost about as much as a battle group.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 45''</ref> | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== |
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A battle group is an organization of ships that is generally smaller than a fleet. Battle groups are usually created on a temporary basis, with a specific mission or to accomplish a specific task.[1][2][3] The term applies to both UNSC and Covenant naval groups.[4]
UNSC
Battle groups are usually commanded by an admiral, though there have been instances of smaller battle groups being led by captains.[2] Each battle group is assigned a number or a code name.[5] A UNSC battle group whose flagship is a carrier is referred to as a carrier group.[6] By 2552, all UNSC battle groups had a prowler assigned to their ranks, to provide electronic intelligence and to gain an advantage over the enemy by laying minefields.[7]
Known UNSC battle groups
Covenant
In the Covenant's naval forces, the term "battle group" applies to smaller, individual groups larger fleets routinely splinter into during fleet engagements; for example, the Fleet of Particular Justice divided into several "CCS-class battle groups", each consisting of three CCS-class battlecruisers, during the Battle of Installation 04.[8]
Although the Covenant organize smaller fleet units on a temporary basis similar to UNSC battle groups, the divide between a fleet and a battle group appears to be more elusive; for example, the Fleet of Sacred Consecration was still identified as a fleet despite only consisting of 15 ships.[9]
Trivia
The funding of the SPARTAN-II program, including their MJOLNIR armor and training, cost about as much as a battle group.[10]
Sources
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx
- ^ a b Halo Wars: Genesis
- ^ Halo: Evolutions, "The Impossible Life and Possible Death of Preston J. Cole"
- ^ Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Library: CCS-class battlecruiser
- ^ Halo Graphic Novel, page 86
- ^ Bungie.net: Military Power: Reach (excerpt from CAA FACTBOOK l.update 1.5.2550)
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 329
- ^ Halo: Combat Evolved campaign level, The Pillar of Autumn ("I've isolated approach signatures from multiple CCS-class battle groups, make it three capital ships per group.")
- ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 180
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 45