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==Overview==
==Overview==
The ''Erőd''-class takes its name from [[Erőd]], a region on the surface of Reach.
The station has a similar overall design to the {{Class|Moncton|orbital weapon platform}}, though lacks the ''Moncton''{{'}}s large habitation ring surrounding the gun mechanism. Two [[UNSC frigate|frigate]] docks are present to allow a friendly warship to dock at the station. The station itself has a height of around 2,400m (2,620ft),{{Ref/NoteReuse|Size}} roughly double that of the ''Moncton''. The longer acceleration channels on the OWP's spinal coilgun allow the projectile fired an extremely high muzzle velocity, capable of being fired at "point-four-tenths" the speed of light.{{Ref/Novel|HTFoR|Chapter=31}}{{Ref/Note|Due to ambiguity in the wording of this statement in the original ''Fall of Reach'' book, it is unclear what precise figure the source text intended.}}
 
The outer hull of the station is coated in the dull grey characteristic of [[Titanium-A armor|Titanium-A battleplate]],{{Ref/Reuse|fb}} as opposed to the white [[durasteel]] of the ''Moncton''-class.  


===Armament===
===Armament===
This class of OWP has equipped a rapid fire [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon#.22Super.22 Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|Super MAC]],{{Ref/Reuse|fb}} that was among the most powerful ever built. The MAC was [[Orbital defense generator|powered by ground-based reactors]].{{Ref/Reuse|CFGlassed}}
This class of OWP has equipped a rapid fire [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon#.22Super.22 Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|Super MAC]],{{Ref/Reuse|fb}} that was among the most powerful ever built. The MAC was [[Orbital defense generator|powered by ground-based reactors]].{{Ref/Reuse|CFGlassed}}
==Stations of the line==
As with {{Class|Moncton|orbital weapon platform}}s over [[Earth]], ''Erőd''-class weapon platforms over Reach are named after cities on the planet below. The ''Erőd''-class itself takes its name from [[Erőd]], a region on the surface of Reach.
*''[[Quezon Station]]'' {{C|Named after [[Quezon]]}}
*The station [[Casimir Station]] also shares its name with a [[Casimir|city on Reach]], indicating it may be part of the same class.


==History==
==History==
During the [[Fall of Reach]], the Covenant targeted the ''Erőd''-class stations and their generators on the surface of the [[planet]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
During the [[Fall of Reach]], the Covenant targeted the ''Erőd''-class stations and their generators on the surface of the [[planet]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
==Stations of the line==
*''[[Quezon Station]]''


==''Halo: Fleet Battles''==
==''Halo: Fleet Battles''==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:HFB CoverSketch Concept 4.jpg|Concept art for ''Halo: Fleet Battles''{{'}} cover art, depicting several ''Erőd''s in orbit over Reach.
File:HFB CoverSketch Concept 5.jpg|An alternate variation of the prior image.
File:HFB-ODP.jpg|3D print models for the MAC platform in ''Fleet Battles''.
File:HFB-ODP.jpg|3D print models for the MAC platform in ''Fleet Battles''.
File:HFB-MACs.jpg|Painted MAC platforms alongside an {{Class|Epoch|heavy carrier}} and a trio of {{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}}s.
File:HFB-MACs.jpg|Painted MAC platforms alongside an {{Class|Epoch|heavy carrier}} and a trio of {{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}}s.
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== List of appearances ==
== List of appearances ==
*''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'' {{Fn}}


==Notes==
==Notes==

Latest revision as of 19:14, January 31, 2024

Erőd-class orbital weapon platform
Artwork of the Erőd-class OWP.
Production information

Class:

Orbital defense platform

Role:

Planetary defense[1]

Technical specifications

Length:

Around 800 metres (2,620 ft)[1][Note 1]

Height:

Around 2,400 metres (7,870 ft)[1][Note 1]

Hull:

Titanium-A battleplate[1]

Armament:

Chronological and affiliation

Era:

Human-Covenant War[2]

Affiliation:

UNSC[2]

 

This Erőd-class orbital weapon platform[3] is a classification of orbital defense platform utilized by the United Nations Space Command. They were prominent as the primary ODP classification present during the defense of Reach.[1][2]

Overview[edit]

The station has a similar overall design to the Moncton-class orbital weapon platform, though lacks the Moncton's large habitation ring surrounding the gun mechanism. Two frigate docks are present to allow a friendly warship to dock at the station. The station itself has a height of around 2,400m (2,620ft),[Note 1] roughly double that of the Moncton. The longer acceleration channels on the OWP's spinal coilgun allow the projectile fired an extremely high muzzle velocity, capable of being fired at "point-four-tenths" the speed of light.[4][Note 2]

The outer hull of the station is coated in the dull grey characteristic of Titanium-A battleplate,[1] as opposed to the white durasteel of the Moncton-class.

Armament[edit]

This class of OWP has equipped a rapid fire Super MAC,[1] that was among the most powerful ever built. The MAC was powered by ground-based reactors.[2]

Stations of the line[edit]

As with Moncton-class orbital weapon platforms over Earth, Erőd-class weapon platforms over Reach are named after cities on the planet below. The Erőd-class itself takes its name from Erőd, a region on the surface of Reach.

History[edit]

During the Fall of Reach, the Covenant targeted the Erőd-class stations and their generators on the surface of the planet.[3]

Halo: Fleet Battles[edit]

UNSC MAC Platform[edit]

This element includes a single ODP.

UNSC MAC Platform Capital Ship, Medium (160 PTS)
The Erod ODP.
 Movement 0" Systems Loadout
Damage Track 7 • 6 • 3

Emplacement
Point Defence (5)
Titanium Armour (5)
Build Rating 3
Hangars 4
Boarding Craft 2
Security Detail 6
Primary Weapon Range Weapon Loadouts Arc Dice
Super MAC 20/40" MAC (3) Forward 10





The MAC has the following special rules:

Fighter Cover
ONLY Interceptors can be selected by MAC Platforms. Bombers are not available.
Vital Defensive Asset
A maximum of two MAC Platforms per FULL 1000 points are permitted.

Gallery[edit]

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  • Concept art for Halo: Fleet Battles' cover art, depicting several Erőds in orbit over Reach.

    Concept art for Halo: Fleet Battles' cover art, depicting several Erőds in orbit over Reach.

  • An alternate variation of the prior image.

    An alternate variation of the prior image.

  • 3D print models for the MAC platform in Fleet Battles.

    3D print models for the MAC platform in Fleet Battles.

  • Painted MAC platforms alongside an Epoch-class heavy carrier and a trio of Paris-class heavy frigates.

    Painted MAC platforms alongside an Epoch-class heavy carrier and a trio of Paris-class heavy frigates.

  • An Erőd (middle) among several other ships.

    An Erőd (middle) among several other ships.

  • A tabletop game of Fleet Battles with a battery of Erőds deployed in the rear lines of the UNSC fleet (left).

    A tabletop game of Fleet Battles with a battery of Erőds deployed in the rear lines of the UNSC fleet (left).

List of appearances[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ a b c These figures are calculated from the physical model in Halo: Fleet Battles.
  2. ^ Due to ambiguity in the wording of this statement in the original Fall of Reach book, it is unclear what precise figure the source text intended.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo: Fleet Battles: MAC Platform unit
  2. ^ a b c d e Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Looking Glassed (Retrieved on Jan 16, 2021) [archive]
  3. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 36
  4. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, chapter 31

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Human ship classifications
Stealth craft
Heavy frigates Paris-class • Strident-class
Light frigates Anlace-class • Charon-class • Mulsanne-class • Stalwart-class
Heavy destroyers Able-class • Hillsborough-class
Light destroyers Diligence-class • Halberd-class • Unidentified
Heavy cruisers Autumn-class • Marathon-class • Valiant-class
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