Battle group
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A battle group is a UNSC designation for a force of ships that is generally smaller than a fleet. A battle group whose flagship is a carrier is referred to as a carrier group.[1] A battle group is roughly equivalent to a Covenant task force in terms of number of ships; however, a task force is far superior to a battle group in terms of sheer firepower and technology.
A battle group is 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.[3] Battle groups are usually created on a temporary basis, with a specific mission or to accomplish a specific task.[4][2][5] All UNSC battle groups have a prowler assigned to their ranks, to provide electronic intelligence and to gain an advantage over the enemy by laying minefields.[6]
Known battle groups
Trivia
- The funding of the SPARTAN-II Program, including their MJOLNIR armor and training, cost about as much as a battle group.[7]
- Battle groups, like their larger counterpart, usually are assigned a Prowler for observation and sabotage.
Sources
- ^ Bungie.net: Military Power: Reach (excerpt from CAA FACTBOOK l.update 1.5.2550)
- ^ a b Halo Wars: Genesis
- ^ Halo Graphic Novel, page 86
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx
- ^ Halo: Evolutions, "The Impossible Life and Possible Death of Preston J. Cole"
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 329
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 45
