Epoch-class heavy carrier

The Epoch-class heavy carrier is a warship class in service with the UNSC Navy with a hull classification symbol of CV. A ship of the line was assigned to Battlegroup Leviathan at some point during the Human-Covenant War.

Specifications
The heaviest variety of carrier in service, the Epoch class' tonnage exceeds that of both the Poseidon and the Orion classes. Often playing a vital role in UNSC fleets, the heavy carrier is capable of taking extreme damage in combat.

Ships of the line

 * – Lead ship of the class
 * – Lead ship of the class

UNSC Epoch Heavy Carrier
This element includes a single Epoch-class heavy carrier.
 * Cost: 175 points
 * Movement: 6"
 * Damage Track: 9 • 8 • 5
 * Build rating: 4
 * Hangars: 6
 * Boarding Craft: 3
 * Security detail: 4
 * System loadouts:
 * Carrier action (3)
 * Hard Burn (1")
 * Missile barrage
 * Point defense (5)
 * Titanium armor (4)
 * Primary weapon: Light MAC
 * Range: 10/20"
 * Weapon loadouts: MAC (1)
 * Firing arc: Forward
 * Dice: 10
 * Secondary Weapon: Missile batteries
 * Range: 12/24"
 * Weapon loadouts: Missiles
 * Firing arc: Forward or Port+Starboard
 * Dice: 12

UNSC Supported Epoch Heavy Carrier
This element includes an Epoch-class heavy carrier and one Paris-class heavy frigate.
 * Cost: 190 points
 * Movement: 6"
 * Damage Track: 10 • 8 • 5
 * Build rating: 5
 * Hangars: 6
 * Boarding Craft: 3
 * Security detail: 5
 * System loadouts:
 * Carrier action (3)
 * Hard Burn (1")
 * Missile barrage
 * Point defense (6)
 * Titanium armor (5)
 * Primary weapon: Light MAC
 * Range: 10/20"
 * Weapon loadouts: MAC (1)
 * Firing arc: Forward
 * Dice: 12
 * Secondary Weapon: Missile batteries
 * Range: 12/24"
 * Weapon loadouts: Missiles
 * Firing arc: Forward or Port+Starboard
 * Dice: 15

UNSC Defended Epoch Heavy Carrier
This element includes an Epoch-class heavy carrier and two Halberd-class destroyers.
 * Cost: 220 points
 * Movement: 6"
 * Damage Track: 10 • 8 • 6
 * Build rating: 5
 * Hangars: 6
 * Boarding Craft: 3
 * Security detail: 5
 * System loadouts:
 * Carrier action (3)
 * Hard Burn (1")
 * Missile barrage
 * Point defense (5)
 * Titanium armor (6)
 * Primary weapon: Light MACs
 * Range: 10/20"
 * Weapon loadouts: MAC (2)
 * Firing arc: Forward
 * Dice: 15
 * Secondary Weapon: Missile batteries
 * Range: 12/24"
 * Weapon loadouts: Missiles
 * Firing arc: Forward or Port+Starboard
 * Dice: 15

Behind the scenes
The Epoch-class heavy carrier was created for Halo: Fleet Battles. Its design is based on concept art for Halo 2, Halo Wars, and Halo 4, as well as concepts from Blur Studio. The carrier went through more revisions than any other ship designed for the game. The Epoch deliberately combines features from various UNSC ships to document a transition between wartime and post-war UNSC vessels. The general structure of the hull is clearly influenced by the, albeit with a more martial aesthetic. Its telescoping prow and overlapping armor panels are meant to evoke the contemporary Halcyon and Marathon-class cruisers, while its paneling and overall length foreshadow the.

List of appearances

 * Halo: The Fall of Reach
 * Halo: Helljumper
 * Halo: Fall of Reach
 * Boot Camp
 * Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series
 * Halo: Fleet Battles
 * Halo Mythos