UNSC Navy
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The UNSC Navy (UNSCN)[3] is the branch of the United Nations Space Command armed forces responsible for space warfare and operations. Its roles include space warfare, orbital bombardment, the deployment of atmospheric and space fighters, and the delivery of UNSC Marines into combat.
Mission[edit]
The UNSC Navy's mission is to "Provide naval forces to ensure freedom of access for aerospace and terrestrial operations."[4] More specifically, the Navy is responsible for destroying and suppressing enemy space combatants, especially those attempting to attack UEG commercial and terrestrial holdings. The Navy's collateral functions include;
- Interstellar transportation of UNSC assets.[4]
- Development of doctrine, procedures and equipment that are of common interest to the Air Force and Marine Corps.[4]
- Providing forces for joint aerospace and terrestrial operations, in accordance with UNSC doctrine.[4]
- Coordination with UEG civil agencies for the establishment and maintenance of naval depots and orbital yards.[4]
- Establishment of emergency military government in designated crisis areas.[4]
History[edit]
Formation[edit]
- Main article: Interplanetary War
The UNSC Navy was created during the Interplanetary War of the 2160's—precisely during the Mars Campaign of 2163—as a result of the United Nations' need to oversee and monitor Marine deployments from space, thus forming the United Nations Space Command. After the UN's victory in that war, the UNSC Navy became involved in colonization, the settling of minor trade disputes, and anti-piracy operations as humanity spread through space.[5] The navy has always been a carrier-heavy organization, with carriers forming the core of doctrine and organisation.[6]
The Insurrection[edit]
- Main article: Insurrection
Such low-level operations continued until the Insurrection, which forced the Navy to develop a modern space warfare doctrine. Beginning with the Callisto Incident of 2494, the UNSC Navy was involved in a series of small but important actions against Insurrectionists across human space.[5] In 2494, the Eridanus Government requested aid from the UNSC when rebels performed a well-planned and efficiently executed terrorist campaign on the planet. This led to Operation: CHARLEMAGNE in January of 2496, when the UNSC Navy responded to the government's requests and began their campaign to retake Eridanus II, deploying a battle group to engage the makeshift Insurrectionist defense fleet.[7] The clandestine activities of the Office of Naval Intelligence also proved to be particularly useful in dealing with Insurrectionists during Operation: TREBUCHET in the Eridanus and Epsilon Eridani systems.[8] The Navy played an important role in the elimination of rebel cells and in engagements of more organized insurgent groups—most notably the United Rebel Front. Other major battles and engagements the UNSC Navy participated in include the Battle of Theta Ursae Majoris and the Skirmish at Capella.[5]
The lessons learned from the space engagements of the Insurrection may have contributed to the UNSC's eventual victory in the Human-Covenant War. From the Insurrection came the Magnetic Accelerator Cannon, titanium-A armor, naval protocols, and advances in ship-to-ship warfare tactics, all of which would prove crucial in humanity's fight against the Covenant. Furthermore, the Insurrection also saw the beginning of the career of Preston Cole, who would make an enormously decisive commitment to the Human-Covenant War.[5]
Human-Covenant War[edit]
- Main article: Human-Covenant War
Prior to the Human-Covenant War, the UNSC Navy had a large fleet of warships, including many capital ships and