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[[File:Fleet Battles - Valiant and frigates.jpg|left|thumb|250px|{{UNSCShip|Terminus}} alongside several {{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}}s.]] | [[File:Fleet Battles - Valiant and frigates.jpg|left|thumb|250px|{{UNSCShip|Terminus}} alongside several {{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}}s.]] | ||
===Design details | ===Design details=== | ||
Despite its designation as a cruiser, the ''Valiant'' also bears similarities to a [[battleship]].<ref name="spartan games">[http://shop.spartangames.co.uk/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=HFUN08 '''Spartan Games''': ''UNSC Valiant-Class Super Heavy Cruiser'']</ref> The ''Valiant'' class features [[fusion drive]]s that were considered next generation at the time of the class' inception, though there were delays in incorporating them.{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder}} As one of the most powerful [[warship]]s in the [[UNSC Navy]], these cruisers are capable of holding their own against most opponents.{{Ref/Reuse|spartan games}} The ''Valiant'' class has the tonnage and firepower to augment [[battle group]]s composed of smaller warships on patrols, as well as the space to install flag [[bridge]] facilities to be commanded by [[admiral]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder}} These flag bridges can be enormous, with two dozen bridge stations used not only to control the ship and its systems, but also to coordinate the activities of the entire battle group. They also have large view screens that stretch from the floor to the ceiling.{{Ref/Reuse|c462}} However, due to resource and crew shortages during the [[Operation: TREBUCHET]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} and [[Human-Covenant War]], plans to give all ''Valiant''-class cruisers a complete suite of command upgrades were abandoned.{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder}} | Despite its designation as a cruiser, the ''Valiant'' also bears similarities to a [[battleship]].<ref name="spartan games">[http://shop.spartangames.co.uk/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=HFUN08 '''Spartan Games''': ''UNSC Valiant-Class Super Heavy Cruiser'']</ref> The ''Valiant'' class features [[fusion drive]]s that were considered next generation at the time of the class' inception, though there were delays in incorporating them.{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder}} As one of the most powerful [[warship]]s in the [[UNSC Navy]], these cruisers are capable of holding their own against most opponents.{{Ref/Reuse|spartan games}} The ''Valiant'' class has the tonnage and firepower to augment [[battle group]]s composed of smaller warships on patrols, as well as the space to install flag [[bridge]] facilities to be commanded by [[admiral]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder}} These flag bridges can be enormous, with two dozen bridge stations used not only to control the ship and its systems, but also to coordinate the activities of the entire battle group. They also have large view screens that stretch from the floor to the ceiling.{{Ref/Reuse|c462}} However, due to resource and crew shortages during the [[Operation: TREBUCHET]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} and [[Human-Covenant War]], plans to give all ''Valiant''-class cruisers a complete suite of command upgrades were abandoned.{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder}} | ||