UNSC Meriwether Lewis

UNSC Meriwether Lewis is a in service with the UNSC Navy.

Jacob Keyes served aboard this vessel prior to 2535, and defended the vessel against an overwhelming Covenant attack force with only a small security force. Keyes charged the boarders with only a M6 magnum, sustaining several injuries in the process including plasma burns on his thigh and hand. For his bravery on the vessel, Keyes received a Medal of Honor.

Meriwether Lewis remained in service in the wake of the Human-Covenant War. At some point before October 2558, the Meriwether Lewis had a Spartan contingent, with Spartan Edward Buck acting as Spartan Commander before being transfered to and Fireteam Osiris.

Trivia

 * The Meriwether Lewis is named after the famous explorer of the same name who, along with William Clark, mapped out most of the Western United States in the early 1800's.
 * In the Halo: Combat Evolved manual, this ship was classified as a colony ship. For more information see List of inconsistencies in the Halo series.

List of appearances

 * Halo: The Fall of Reach
 * Halo: The Cole Protocol