UNSC Constantinople

The UNSC Constantinople was a in service with the UNSC Navy. The Constantinople served in Battle Group X-Ray, led by Vice Admiral Preston Cole, during the Second Battle of Harvest on March 1, 2526. While the battle group engaged made a last, desperate attempt to destroy a single Covenant super-destroyer, the Constantinople was destroyed by the vessel's fourth salvo, along with the Troy and Lowrentz. The Constantinople was declared "lost with all hands".

After the Human-Covenant War, the crew of the vessel, along with members of the various branches of the UNSC Defense Force, were commemorated for their service at the dedication of a "living monument".

Trivia

 * The ship was named for the capital of numerous ancient and modern empires, now known as Istanbul.
 * Although the Constantinople was not refit for continued service, the vessel uses the model of the refit Pillar of Autumn in the Heroes Never Die trailer.

List of appearances

 * Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe
 * The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole
 * Heroes Never Die