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{{Title|''Autumn''-class heavy cruiser}} | {{Title|''Autumn''-class heavy cruiser}} | ||
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|name | |name=''Autumn''-class heavy cruiser | ||
|image | |image=[[File:H4-AutumnHeavyCruiser-ScanRender.png|300px]] | ||
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|mass=10.1 million metric tons{{Ref/Reuse|wf}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
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|shielding=[[Energy shielding|Shield-reinforced]] armor{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} | |||
|armament=*1 [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|Mark IX, Heavy Coil - 45J3D3/MAC]]{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}} | |||
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*4 [[Spitfire naval coilgun battery#Mark 40 Spitfire|Mark 40 Spitfire naval coilgun batteries]]{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} | *4 [[Spitfire naval coilgun battery#Mark 40 Spitfire|Mark 40 Spitfire naval coilgun batteries]]{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} | ||
*6 [[M66 Sentry autocannon]] turrets{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} | *6 [[M66 Sentry autocannon]] turrets{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} | ||
*32 [[Archer missile|M58 Archer missile]] pods{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} | *32 [[Archer missile|M58 Archer missile]] pods{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} | ||
*6 [[M910 Rampart point defense network|M910 Rampart point defense guns]]{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} | *6 [[M910 Rampart point defense network|M910 Rampart point defense guns]]{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} | ||
| | *[[Shiva-class nuclear missile]]s{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}} | ||
| | |complement=*12 [[D77-TC Pelican|D77]] or [[D79-TC Pelican|D79 Pelican]]s{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} | ||
* | *[[D82-EST Darter]]s{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} | ||
* | *45 [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]]{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} | ||
*220 [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers|ODSTs]]{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} | |||
|crew=800 sailors{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} | |||
|othersystems=[[Hyperscanner]] detector | |||
|era=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}} | |||
|introduced=[[2554]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
|affiliation=[[UNSC Navy]]{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}} | |||
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The '''''Autumn''-class heavy cruiser''' is a class of [[capital ship]] in service with the [[UNSC Navy]],{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}} with members of this class given the [[hull classification symbol]] of '''CA'''. Manufactured by [[SinoViet Heavy Machinery]],{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} these [[Cruiser|heavy cruisers]] mostly fulfill attack or command roles within the [[fleet]], though some also provide escort support when needed.{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}} Commissioned following the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]] to form the core of the reconstituted UNSC Navy’s [[task force]]s,{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} the ''Autumn''-class was designed to be the successor for the [[Marathon-class heavy cruiser|''Marathon''-class]] and the [[Halcyon-class light cruiser|''Halcyon''-class]], as most cruisers of those classes were destroyed or decommissioned in the war.{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}} | The '''''Autumn''-class heavy cruiser''' is a class of [[capital ship]] in service with the [[UNSC Navy]],{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}} with members of this class given the [[hull classification symbol]] of '''CA'''. Manufactured by [[SinoViet Heavy Machinery]],{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} these [[Cruiser|heavy cruisers]] mostly fulfill attack or command roles within the [[fleet]], though some also provide escort support when needed.{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}} Commissioned following the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]] to form the core of the reconstituted UNSC Navy’s [[task force]]s,{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} the ''Autumn''-class was designed to be the successor for the [[Marathon-class heavy cruiser|''Marathon''-class]] and the [[Halcyon-class light cruiser|''Halcyon''-class]], as most cruisers of those classes were destroyed or decommissioned in the war.{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}} | ||
The name behind the ''Autumn''-class is derived from the colloquialism for that of its [[UNSC Pillar of Autumn II|lead ship]], which in turn is named for the legendary ''Halcyon''-class {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}. | The name behind the ''Autumn''-class is derived from the colloquialism for that of its [[UNSC Pillar of Autumn II|lead ship]], which in turn is named for the legendary ''Halcyon''-class {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}.<ref name="loftus">[[Stephen Loftus]] on [[Talk:Autumn-class heavy cruiser|this article's talk page]]</ref> Adapting the improvements and modifications made to ''Pillar of Autumn'' for [[Operation: RED FLAG]] in [[2552]], the ''Autumn''-class heavy cruiser represents a considerable leap forward in [[human]] [[warship]] design, a testament to the [[UNSC]]'s modern technological prowess.{{Ref/Reuse|en voyage}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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[[File:H4-AutumnHeavyCruisers-Fleet.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Autumn-class cruisers in Earth's low orbit]] | [[File:H4-AutumnHeavyCruisers-Fleet.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Autumn-class cruisers in Earth's low orbit]] | ||
The ''Autumn''-class heavy cruiser is a well-rounded [[capital ship]], striking a balance between mobility, armor, firepower, crew requirements, and ease of manufacturing. Much of the resiliency these cruisers' display comes from the installation of thick plates of [[Titanium-A armor]]. When the cruisers come under fire from [[plasma]] weaponry, the | The ''Autumn''-class heavy cruiser is a well-rounded [[capital ship]], striking a balance between mobility, armor, firepower, crew requirements, and ease of manufacturing. Much of the resiliency these cruisers' display comes from the installation of thick plates of [[Titanium-A armor]]. When the cruisers come under fire from [[plasma]] weaponry, the Titanium slabs boil off, sparing the internal structure, weapons, and crew from critical damage until it is eroded away. The ''Autumn''-class is built with distinctive armor cowlings protecting the cruiser's powerful [[fusion drive]]s, inspired from costly lessons learned by the [[UNSC Navy]] during the [[Insurrection]].{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} Naval architects at SinoViet have implemented shield-reinforced armor to this cruiser class.{{Ref/Reuse|en voyage}} A novel variation of electromagnetic armor, the [[energy shielding]] of the ''Autumn''-class incorporates a distributed array of small shield generators, which are both cheaper and easier to produce than the more advanced shielding technologies implemented on [[Covenant]] [[warship]]s. When the outer Titanium hull is damaged, sensors within the armor trigger the nearest shield generator, creating an intense, transient energy shield effect localized solely on the point of impact.{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} | ||
The ''Autumn''-class also features an advanced and extensive long-range sensory arsenal. Though most tactical systems utilized by the cruisers are similar to those installed on ships constructed in the late-[[Human-Covenant War|Covenant War]], the ''Autumn''-class features reverse-engineered Covenant [[hyperscanner]] detectors, combined with state-of-the-art naval [[UNSC battle network|battle network]] relays located on its dorsal superstructure. Planetary survey sensors and probe launchers, mounted at the front of the ship, deploy microsatellite constellations and drones in support of orbital and ground operations.{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} | The ''Autumn''-class also features an advanced and extensive long-range sensory arsenal. Though most tactical systems utilized by the cruisers are similar to those installed on ships constructed in the late-[[Human-Covenant War|Covenant War]], the ''Autumn''-class features reverse-engineered Covenant [[hyperscanner]] detectors, combined with state-of-the-art naval [[UNSC battle network|battle network]] relays located on its dorsal superstructure. Planetary survey sensors and probe launchers, mounted at the front of the ship, deploy microsatellite constellations and drones in support of orbital and ground operations.{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} | ||
===Crew and complement=== | ===Crew and complement=== | ||
Crewed by a total of eight hundred sailors, the ''Autumn''-class requires a crew size smaller than average for ships of its size. In addition, the cruiser maintains a complement of only forty-five [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] and two hundred-and-twenty [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]]. Nicknamed "Hell's Waiting Room, | Crewed by a total of eight hundred sailors, the ''Autumn''-class requires a crew size smaller than average for ships of its size. In addition, the cruiser maintains a complement of only forty-five [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] and two hundred-and-twenty [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]]. Nicknamed "Hell's Waiting Room", there are six [[drop pod]] bays with the ''Autumn''-class. The cruiser has cramped accommodations for an ODST [[company]] and their gear. As much as 216 [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle]] and cargo drop pods can be deployed simultaneously from the bay racks after the armored doors are opened. These cruisers have two [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]-standard [[airlock]] and cargo reception ports for crew and consumables transfer.{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} | ||
The cruiser class can swap out containerized mission modules and partition its [[hangar bay]]s to focus on different objectives. One such module is the orbital assault and strike configuration, which adds docking cradles for [[D82-EST Darter]] cargo [[dropship]]s and blast-shielded ammo storage for ODST and gunship munitions. Up to twelve [[D77-TC Pelican|D77]] or [[D79-TC Pelican|D79 Pelican]] dropships are carried aboard each cruiser during missions,{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} launching from two large hangars located on the keel of the ship.{{Ref/ | The cruiser class can swap out containerized mission modules and partition its [[hangar bay]]s to focus on different objectives. One such module is the orbital assault and strike configuration, which adds docking cradles for [[D82-EST Darter]] cargo [[dropship]]s and blast-shielded ammo storage for ODST and gunship munitions. Up to twelve [[D77-TC Pelican|D77]] or [[D79-TC Pelican|D79 Pelican]] dropships are carried aboard each cruiser during missions,{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} launching from two large hangars located on the keel of the ship.{{Ref/Game|H4|Halo: Infinity}} These cruisers also carry escape pods.{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}} | ||
===Armaments=== | ===Armaments=== | ||
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==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
Ships of this class began to enter service in [[2554]]. {{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
Sometime prior to February [[2558]] ten ships of this class were part of the [[UNSC Infinity]]’s escort fleet. | |||
==''Halo: Fleet Battles''== | ==''Halo: Fleet Battles''== | ||
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;UNSC ''Autumn''-class Heavy Cruiser | ;UNSC ''Autumn''-class Heavy Cruiser | ||
This element includes a single ''Autumn''-class heavy cruiser. | This element includes a single ''Autumn''-class heavy cruiser. | ||
*Cost: 100 points | |||
*Movement: 6" | |||
*Damage Track: 6 • 6 • 3 | |||
*Build Rating: 2 | |||
*Hangars: 2 | |||
*Boarding Craft: 2 | |||
*Security Detail: 3 | |||
*System loadouts: | |||
**Defence Arrays (2) | |||
**Hard Burn (3") | |||
**Missile Barrage | |||
**Point Defence (2) | |||
**Titanium Armor (2) | |||
*Primary Weapon: Heavy MAC | |||
**Range: 16/32" | |||
**Weapon loadouts: MAC (2) | |||
**Firing arc: Forward | |||
**Dice: 7 | |||
*Secondary Weapon: Missile Batteries | |||
**Range: 12/24" | |||
**Weapon loadouts: Missiles | |||
**Firing arc: Forward or Port+Starboard | |||
**Dice: 5 | |||
{{Col-2}} | {{Col-2}} | ||
;UNSC Escorted ''Autumn''-class Heavy Cruiser | ;UNSC Escorted ''Autumn''-class Heavy Cruiser | ||
This element includes an ''Autumn''-class heavy cruiser and one ''Halberd''-class destroyer. | This element includes an ''Autumn''-class heavy cruiser and one ''Halberd''-class destroyer. | ||
*Cost: 115 points | |||
*Movement: 6" | |||
*Damage Track: 7 • 6 • 3 | |||
*Build Rating: 3 | |||
*Hangars: 2 | |||
*Boarding Craft: 2 | |||
*Security Detail: 4 | |||
*System loadouts: | |||
**Defence Arrays (2) | |||
**Hard Burn (2") | |||
**Missile Barrage | |||
**Point Defence (2) | |||
**Titanium Armor (3) | |||
*Primary Weapon: Heavy MAC | |||
**Range: 16/32" | |||
**Weapon loadouts: MAC (3) | |||
**Firing arc: Forward | |||
**Dice: 9 | |||
*Secondary Weapon: Missile Batteries | |||
**Range: 12/24" | |||
**Weapon loadouts: Missiles | |||
**Firing arc: Forward or Port+Starboard | |||
**Dice: 6 | |||
{{Col-end}} | {{Col-end}} | ||
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File:HFB-Autumns.jpg|Models of the ''Autumn''-class cruiser. | File:HFB-Autumns.jpg|Models of the ''Autumn''-class cruiser. | ||
File:HFB-CarrackvsAutumn.jpg|Size comparison between an ''Autumn''-class cruiser and a {{Pattern|Rwaru|carrack}}. | File:HFB-CarrackvsAutumn.jpg|Size comparison between an ''Autumn''-class cruiser and a {{Pattern|Rwaru|carrack}}. | ||
File:HM Infinity. | File:HM-Infinity.png|An ''Autumn''-class cruiser alongside the ''Infinity'' and various other ships, in ''[[Halo Mythos]]'' | ||
File:HW Infinity refit.png|An ''Autumn''-class cruiser in a space dock over Earth. | File:HW Infinity refit.png|An ''Autumn''-class cruiser in a space dock over Earth. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
