UNSC Hermes II

The UNSC Hermes II was a UNSC vessel. In a promotional transmission for Halo: Combat Evolved featured on Bungie's website, the Hermes II received a message from the CAR-class Covenant frigate, Contrition.

Little information about this vessel exists; it is even possible that the Hermes II was a station rather than a ship. However, it is referred to as an "SCS" class ship, the same letters associated with the. Therefore, it is possible that the Hermes is a Halcyon-class light cruiser.

The Transmissions
Before Halo: Combat Evolved ' s release, a number of transmissions related to the game could be found on Bungie's website. The transmissions are directly linked to the Cortana Letters.

Below is an excerpt from the Transmissions that involved the Hermes II:


 * SCS Hermes II


 * RECEIVED (trans) 04.14.6.1835
 * via x-process 375.2.686.0632091
 * (process owner GA - AI - Class II)

Through war we will teach your heresy.

Through battle we will teach your frailty.

Through death we will teach your fate.