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A '''battle group''' is a [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] designation for a force of ships that is generally smaller than a [[fleet]]. A battle group whose [[flagship]] is a [[UNSC carrier|carrier]] is referred to as a '''carrier group'''.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=intel&cid=27032 '''Bungie.net''': ''Military Power: Reach (excerpt from CAA FACTBOOK l.update 1.5.2550)'']</ref> | A '''battle group''' is a [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] designation for a [[task force]] of ships that is generally smaller than a [[fleet]]. A battle group whose [[flagship]] is a [[UNSC carrier|carrier]] is referred to as a '''carrier group'''.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=intel&cid=27032 '''Bungie.net''': ''Military Power: Reach (excerpt from CAA FACTBOOK l.update 1.5.2550)'']</ref> | ||
A battle group is usually commanded by an [[admiral]], though there have been instances of smaller battle groups being led by [[Captain (Navy)|captains]].<ref name="genesis">'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'''</ref> Each battle group is assigned a number or a code name.<ref>'''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''', ''page 86''</ref> Battle groups are usually created on a temporary basis, with a specific mission or to accomplish a specific task.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'''</ref><ref name="genesis"/><ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe|Halo: Evolutions]]''', "The Impossible Life and Possible Death of Preston J. Cole"</ref> All UNSC battle groups have a [[UNSC prowler|prowler]] assigned to their ranks, to provide electronic intelligence and to gain an advantage over the enemy by laying [[HORNET mine|minefields]].<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 329''</ref> | A battle group is usually commanded by an [[admiral]], though there have been instances of smaller battle groups being led by [[Captain (Navy)|captains]].<ref name="genesis">'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'''</ref> Each battle group is assigned a number or a code name.<ref>'''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''', ''page 86''</ref> Battle groups are usually created on a temporary basis, with a specific mission or to accomplish a specific task.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'''</ref><ref name="genesis"/><ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe|Halo: Evolutions]]''', "The Impossible Life and Possible Death of Preston J. Cole"</ref> All UNSC battle groups have a [[UNSC prowler|prowler]] assigned to their ranks, to provide electronic intelligence and to gain an advantage over the enemy by laying [[HORNET mine|minefields]].<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 329''</ref> | ||
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*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> | *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> | ||
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Revision as of 03:15, September 7, 2011
A battle group is a UNSC designation for a task 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 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]
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
