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{{Quote|It is a time of great instability [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|in the postwar galaxy]]. As the UNSC ''Infinity'' conducts its continuing mission of research and exploration, it must also act as the first line of defense against the bizarre new threats emerging from the chaos...|The UNSC ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s role<ref>'''Halo: Escalation (Volume 3)''', ''page 98''</ref>}} | {{Quote|It is a time of great instability [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|in the postwar galaxy]]. As the UNSC ''Infinity'' conducts its continuing mission of research and exploration, it must also act as the first line of defense against the bizarre new threats emerging from the chaos...|The UNSC ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s role<ref>'''Halo: Escalation (Volume 3)''', ''page 98''</ref>}} | ||
'''UNSC ''Infinity''''' ([[Hull classification symbol|INF-101]]) is an experimental [[Infinity-class supercarrier|''Infinity''-class supercarrier]] of the [[UNSC Navy]] commissioned following the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]]. Built in secret utilizing technology recovered from [[Forerunner]] and [[Covenant]] sources during the war, ''Infinity'' is the UNSC's largest and most advanced multi-role vessel to date.<ref name="Glasslands 422"/> ''Infinity'' serves under the direction of [[Fleet Command]] and is captained by [[Thomas Lasky]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/infinity '''Halo Waypoint''': ''UNSC Infinity'']</ref> She is the current designated flagship of [[Expeditionary Strike Group 1]] conducting [[Created conflict|operations against the Created]] and serves as the ceremonial flagship for the United Nations Space Command.<ref name="lootcrate1"/> | '''UNSC ''Infinity''''' ([[Hull classification symbol|INF-101]]) is an experimental [[Infinity-class supercarrier|''Infinity''-class supercarrier]] of the [[UNSC Navy]] commissioned following the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="wf infinity"/> Built in secret utilizing technology recovered from [[Forerunner]] and [[Covenant]] sources during the war, ''Infinity'' is the UNSC's largest and most advanced multi-role vessel to date.<ref name="Glasslands 422"/> ''Infinity'' serves under the direction of [[Fleet Command]] and is captained by [[Thomas Lasky]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/infinity '''Halo Waypoint''': ''UNSC Infinity'']</ref> She is the current designated flagship of [[Expeditionary Strike Group 1]] conducting [[Created conflict|operations against the Created]] and serves as the ceremonial flagship for the United Nations Space Command.<ref name="lootcrate1"/> | ||
The first ship of her class, ''Infinity'' was secretly deployed in combat in [[2553#March|March 2553]]. On [[2557|February 21, 2557]],<ref name="packet"/> the vessel was officially commissioned after being refitted with technology that would add scientific and diplomatic endeavors to her capabilities.<ref name="Commissioning">'''The Commissioning'''</ref><ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide '''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''': ''Captain Andrew Del Rio biography'']</ref> By [[2558|February 2558]], ''Infinity'' had a crew of 17,151 sailors, [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]], ONI operatives, and civilian personnel, as well as numerous adjunct members of the other UNSC branches and a number of [[Huragok]] specialists.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 48''</ref><ref name="packet"/> ''Infinity'' may additionally embark an escort force of ten internally-docked [[Strident-class heavy frigate|''Strident''-]] and later {{Class|Anlace|frigate|frigates}}.<ref name="packet"/><ref name="Departure"/><ref name="A Hero Awakens">'''[[Making Halo 4: A Hero Awakens]]'''</ref> As of [[2558#October|October 2558]], the primary shipboard AI is [[Roland]].<ref name="Guardians"/><ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 192''</ref> The ship's motto is ''Audere Est Facere'' (''To Dare is to Do'').<ref name="Mythos132"/> | The first ship of her class, ''Infinity'' was secretly deployed in combat in [[2553#March|March 2553]]. On [[2557|February 21, 2557]],<ref name="packet"/> the vessel was officially commissioned after being refitted with technology that would add scientific and diplomatic endeavors to her capabilities.<ref name="Commissioning">'''The Commissioning'''</ref><ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide '''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''': ''Captain Andrew Del Rio biography'']</ref> By [[2558|February 2558]], ''Infinity'' had a crew of 17,151 sailors, [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]], ONI operatives, and civilian personnel, as well as numerous adjunct members of the other UNSC branches and a number of [[Huragok]] specialists.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 48''</ref><ref name="packet"/> ''Infinity'' may additionally embark an escort force of ten internally-docked [[Strident-class heavy frigate|''Strident''-]] and later {{Class|Anlace|frigate|frigates}}.<ref name="packet"/><ref name="Departure"/><ref name="A Hero Awakens">'''[[Making Halo 4: A Hero Awakens]]'''</ref> As of [[2558#October|October 2558]], the primary shipboard AI is [[Roland]].<ref name="Guardians"/><ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 192''</ref> The ship's motto is ''Audere Est Facere'' (''To Dare is to Do'').<ref name="Mythos132"/> | ||