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{{Ship class infobox
{{Ship class infobox
|name=''Marathon''-class heavy cruiser
|name=''Marathon''-class heavy cruiser
|image=[[File:H2A-MarathonHeavyCruiser.png|300px]]
|image=[[File:Enc22 SoTP Marathon.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=
|manufacturer=[[SinoViet Heavy Machinery]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=119}}
|class=[[Cruiser]]<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/unsc-cruiser '''Halo Waypoint''': ''UNSC Cruiser'']</ref>
|class=[[Cruiser]]<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/unsc-cruiser '''Halo Waypoint''': ''UNSC Cruiser'']</ref>
|role=*Attack and defense<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 42''</ref>
|role=*Attack and defense<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 42''</ref>
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|width={{Convert|293|m|ft|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}<ref name="model">3D model data from ''[[Halo 2]]''</ref>
|width={{Convert|293|m|ft|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}<ref name="model">3D model data from ''[[Halo 2]]''</ref>
|height={{Convert|375|m|ft|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|model}}
|height={{Convert|375|m|ft|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|model}}
|mass=
|mass=12 million tonnes{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|power=
|power=
|engine=[[Fusion drive]]s<ref name="h2a">'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', campaign level ''[[Cairo Station]]''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo]]''', ''page 33''</ref>
|engine=[[Fusion drive]]s<ref name="h2a">'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', campaign level ''[[Cairo Station]]''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo]]''', ''page 33''</ref>
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|navigation=
|navigation=
|hull=191 cm of [[Titanium-A armor|Titanium-A battle plate]]<ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 251'' (2010 edition); ''page 261'' (2011 edition)</ref>
|hull=191 cm of [[Titanium-A armor|Titanium-A battle plate]]<ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 251'' (2010 edition); ''page 261'' (2011 edition)</ref>
|armament=*Two [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]s{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
|armament=*2 [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|49F9A1 MAC]]s{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*1,800 [[Archer missile]]s{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}}
*70 [[Archer missile|M58 Archer missile pods]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*6 [[Sentry autocannon|M66 Sentry autocannons]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*26 [[Longbow missile|M40 Longbow missile pods]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*Five [[fusion rocket]]s{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}}
*Five [[fusion rocket]]s{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}}
*[[Point-Defense Gun|Point Defense Network]]{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
*12 [[M810 Helix point defense guns]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|complement=*1,000 personnel{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}}
|complement=*1,000 personnel{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}}
*[[Marines]]{{Ref/Reuse|TFoR23}}
*[[Marines]]{{Ref/Reuse|TFoR23}}
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|era=*[[Human-Covenant War]]
|era=*[[Human-Covenant War]]
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|introduced=
|introduced=[[2520]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Note|Id=service|Text=The [[2022]] ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)|Halo Encyclopedia]]'' established the ''Marathon'' as having been first launched in 2520, which, however, contradicts ''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]] - [[Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp|Boot Camp]]'' Issue 1, as it depicted several ''Marathon''-class cruisers being present during the [[Operation: TREBUCHET]] in [[2513]], rendering the comic panel depiction dubious.}}
|affiliation=[[UNSC Navy]]
|affiliation=[[UNSC Navy]]
}}
}}
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These vessels were most often deployed in attack and defense roles, serving as the backbone of UNSC fleets, though they were also popular among high-ranking [[UNSC]] officers for use as [[Flagship|command ships]],{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} and were even deployed in rare instances in a [[Carrier|light carrier]] configuration.<ref name="fb125">'''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''', ''Core Rulebook - page 125''</ref> They were primarily used during the [[Human-Covenant War]], though their numbers were heavily diminished and only very few remain in service in the conflict's aftermath alongside their successor vessel, the [[Autumn-class heavy cruiser|''Autumn''-class heavy cruiser]].<ref name="H4VG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''UNSC Cruiser, page 191''</ref>
These vessels were most often deployed in attack and defense roles, serving as the backbone of UNSC fleets, though they were also popular among high-ranking [[UNSC]] officers for use as [[Flagship|command ships]],{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} and were even deployed in rare instances in a [[Carrier|light carrier]] configuration.<ref name="fb125">'''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''', ''Core Rulebook - page 125''</ref> They were primarily used during the [[Human-Covenant War]], though their numbers were heavily diminished and only very few remain in service in the conflict's aftermath alongside their successor vessel, the [[Autumn-class heavy cruiser|''Autumn''-class heavy cruiser]].<ref name="H4VG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''UNSC Cruiser, page 191''</ref>


==Specifications==
==Design details==
===Superstructure and hull===
===Superstructure and hull===
[[File:HFB-UNSCLeviathan.png|thumb|250px|left|The {{UNSCShip|Leviathan}}, [[Vice Admiral]] [[Michael Stanforth]]'s [[flagship]].]]
[[File:HFB-UNSCLeviathan.png|thumb|250px|left|The {{UNSCShip|Leviathan}}, [[Vice Admiral]] [[Michael Stanforth]]'s [[flagship]].]]
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''Marathon''-class heavy cruisers feature a standard complement of one thousand personnel, and are typically commanded by a [[captain]] or [[Admiral|rear admiral]], often being reserved for [[admiral]]s to use as [[Flagship|command ships]] due to their characteristic durability and firepower.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}} They are also known to have the capacity to carry [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] contingents as well as accompanying [[dropship]] transportation.{{Ref/Reuse|TFoR23}}
''Marathon''-class heavy cruisers feature a standard complement of one thousand personnel, and are typically commanded by a [[captain]] or [[Admiral|rear admiral]], often being reserved for [[admiral]]s to use as [[Flagship|command ships]] due to their characteristic durability and firepower.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}} They are also known to have the capacity to carry [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] contingents as well as accompanying [[dropship]] transportation.{{Ref/Reuse|TFoR23}}


Cruisers of the ''Marathon'' class are fitted with at least two hangar bays.<ref name="Genesis">'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'''</ref><ref name="fb">'''Halo: Fleet Battles''', ''Stats''</ref> A large deployment bay containing numerous [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle]]s, referred to by [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] as "Hell's waiting room", is located amidships.{{Ref/Reuse|ODST}} Space aboard a ''Marathon'' is optimized to maximize the amount of heavy weapons and armor equipped on each ship, preventing the cruisers from carrying more [[space fighter]]s; despite this, ''Marathon''s can carry two dozen [[GA-TL1 Longsword]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}}{{Ref/Note|As this is a very large number of fighters, and it has been stated that UNSC cruisers specifically trade fighter-carrying capacity for armaments and armor, it is likely that this number represents the carrying capacity of the ''Marathon''-class when in its converted light carrier configuration instead of in its standard form.}}
Cruisers of the ''Marathon'' class are fitted with at least two hangar bays.<ref name="Genesis">'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'''</ref><ref name="fb">'''Halo: Fleet Battles''', ''Stats''</ref> A large deployment bay containing numerous [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle]]s, referred to by [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] as "Hell's waiting room", is located amidships.{{Ref/Reuse|ODST}} Space aboard a ''Marathon'' is optimized to maximize the amount of heavy weapons and armor equipped on each ship, preventing the cruisers from carrying more [[space fighter]]s; despite this, ''Marathon''-class heavy cruisers can carry two dozen [[GA-TL1 Longsword]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}}{{Ref/Note|As this is a very large number of fighters, and it has been stated that UNSC cruisers specifically trade fighter-carrying capacity for armaments and armor, it is likely that this number represents the carrying capacity of the ''Marathon''-class when in its converted light carrier configuration instead of in its standard form.}}


===Armaments===
===Armaments===
''Marathon''-class heavy cruisers are mounted with two [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]s as their primary armament,{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} supplemented by a missile delivery system{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} with 1,800 [[Archer missile]]s and five [[fusion rocket]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}} In addition, the ''Marathon''-class utilises a network of [[point-defense gun]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}  
''Marathon''-class heavy cruisers are mounted with two [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]s as their primary armament,{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} supplemented by a missile delivery system{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} with 1,800 [[Archer missile]]s and five [[fusion rocket]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}} In addition, the ''Marathon''-class utilises a network of [[point-defense gun]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}  


==Operational history==
==Ships of the line==
[[File:Outcome of Second Battle of Harvest.png|thumb|250px|Several ''Marathon''-class heavy cruisers engaging the [[Covenant super-destroyer]] at Harvest.]]
*{{UNSCShip|Canberra}} (CA-70) – Fleet Admiral [[Joseph Harper]]'s [[flagship]]; led the [[Fifth Fleet]] against the [[Covenant]] during the [[Battle for Earth]] on [[2552#October|October 20, 2552]].{{Ref/Reuse|h2a}}
*{{UNSCShip|Dresden}} – Equipped with a [[saddle box]] drive. Destroyed during the [[Battle of Biko]] in [[2526]].{{Ref/Reuse|tug}}
*{{UNSCShip|Feeling Lucky}} – Part of the Fifth Fleet; destroyed during the Battle of Earth on October 20, 2552.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-fifty-caliber '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Fifty Caliber'']</ref>
*{{UNSCShip|Hannibal}} – Destroyed during the [[Fall of Reach]].{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}}{{Ref/Reuse|fs206}}
*{{UNSCShip|Leviathan}} – Vice Admiral [[Michael Stanforth]]'s flagship. Severely damaged during the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]] in [[2552#July|July 2552]] and destroyed during the Fall of Reach.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/michael-stanforth '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Michael Stanforth'']</ref>
*{{UNSCShip|Marathon}} – The [[Wikipedia:Lead ship|lead ship]] of the class.<ref>[[Stephen Loftus]] on the [[Talk:Autumn-class heavy cruiser|''Autumn'' class' talk page]]</ref>
*{{UNSCShip|Prophecy}} – Destroyed during the [[Harvest campaign]] in [[2531#February|February 2531]].{{Ref/Reuse|Genesis}}{{Ref/Reuse|Timeline}}
*{{UNSCShip|Say My Name}} (CA-942) – Deployed [[ODSTs]] to board ''[[Solemn Penance]]'' as part of [[Operation: BUMRUSH]] during the [[Battle of Mombasa]] on October 20, 2552.{{Ref/Reuse|ODST}}{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}}
*''[[C-322]]'' - Participated in the [[Defense of Concord]] in [[2551#December|December 2551]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Contention|Halo: Winter Contention}}
 
==Service history==
[[File:HWG SecondBattleOfHarvest.png|thumb|250px|Several ''Marathon''-class heavy cruisers engaging the {{Pattern|Rasus|interdictor}} at Harvest.]]
The ''Marathon''-class heavy cruiser was commissioned and built as a replacement for the {{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}},{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}} a smaller and more lightly armed cruiser which suffered from excessive production costs and a lack of tactical viability.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} After a brief era of service,{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} most ships of the ''Halcyon''-class were decommissioned, which led to the ''Marathon''-class rising to prominence. By [[2525]], the ''Marathon''-class was the most popular line of [[cruiser]] in service with the Navy.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
The ''Marathon''-class heavy cruiser was commissioned and built as a replacement for the {{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}},{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}} a smaller and more lightly armed cruiser which suffered from excessive production costs and a lack of tactical viability.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} After a brief era of service,{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} most ships of the ''Halcyon''-class were decommissioned, which led to the ''Marathon''-class rising to prominence. By [[2525]], the ''Marathon''-class was the most popular line of [[cruiser]] in service with the Navy.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
===Human-Covenant War===
===Human-Covenant War===
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Most remaining ''Marathon''-class heavy cruisers were decommissioned after the {{Class|Autumn|heavy cruiser}} was introduced, with only a handful staying in service.{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} The ''Autumn'' class became slated to serve as the core of the reconstituted UNSC Navy's fleet, a role the ''Marathon'' class had previously fulfilled.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} A ''Marathon''-class heavy cruiser served as the flagship of Admiral [[Graselyn Tuwa]] during [[Operation: JOVIAN WHISTLE|an operation]] on [[Gao]] in [[2553]]. The presence of the cruiser prevented [[Arlo Casille|Minister of Protection Arlo Casille]] from taking naval action against the UNSC, realizing that the cruiser could easily decimate his entire fleet of [[patrol corvette]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo: Last Light]]''', ''page 71''</ref>
Most remaining ''Marathon''-class heavy cruisers were decommissioned after the {{Class|Autumn|heavy cruiser}} was introduced, with only a handful staying in service.{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} The ''Autumn'' class became slated to serve as the core of the reconstituted UNSC Navy's fleet, a role the ''Marathon'' class had previously fulfilled.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} A ''Marathon''-class heavy cruiser served as the flagship of Admiral [[Graselyn Tuwa]] during [[Operation: JOVIAN WHISTLE|an operation]] on [[Gao]] in [[2553]]. The presence of the cruiser prevented [[Arlo Casille|Minister of Protection Arlo Casille]] from taking naval action against the UNSC, realizing that the cruiser could easily decimate his entire fleet of [[patrol corvette]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo: Last Light]]''', ''page 71''</ref>


==Ships of the line==
==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances==
*{{UNSCShip|Canberra}} – Fleet Admiral [[Joseph Harper]]'s [[flagship]]; led the [[Fifth Fleet]] against the [[Covenant]] during the [[Battle for Earth]] on [[2552#October|October 20, 2552]].{{Ref/Reuse|h2a}}
===''Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp''===
*{{UNSCShip|Dresden}} – Equipped with a [[saddle box]] drive. Destroyed during the [[Battle of Biko]] in [[2526]].{{Ref/Reuse|tug}}
Several ''Marathon''-class heavy cruisers participated in the [[Operation: TREBUCHET]] over [[Eridanus II]] against the [[Insurrectionist]]s in [[2513]] during the [[Insurrection]].{{Ref/Comic|Id=hfor|Comic=Halo: Fall of Reach|Story=[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp|Boot Camp]]|Issue=[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp#Issue 1|#1]]}}{{Ref/NoteReuse|service}} One of these cruisers threatened the [[United Rebel Front|URF]] [[Human starship|vessel]] ''[[Gateway (ship)|Gateway]]'', which experienced difficulties with its [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine|slipspace drive]], until it was later ripped apart by [[Robert Watts]] using towing cables on his {{Class|Charon|light frigate}}, ''[[Iliad]]'',  and he sent the cruiser's debris into a collision course with another UNSC vessel, destroying both ships, alongside a ''Halcyon''-class cruiser.{{Ref/Reuse|hfor}}
*{{UNSCShip|Feeling Lucky}} – Part of the Fifth Fleet; destroyed during the Battle of Earth on October 20, 2552.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-fifty-caliber '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Fifty Caliber'']</ref>
*{{UNSCShip|Hannibal}} – Destroyed during the [[Fall of Reach]].{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}}{{Ref/Reuse|fs206}}
*{{UNSCShip|Leviathan}} – Vice Admiral [[Michael Stanforth]]'s flagship. Severely damaged during the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]] in [[2552#July|July 2552]] and destroyed during the Fall of Reach.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/michael-stanforth '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Michael Stanforth'']</ref>
*{{UNSCShip|Marathon}} – The [[Wikipedia:Lead ship|lead ship]] of the class.<ref>[[Stephen Loftus]] on the [[Talk:Autumn-class heavy cruiser|''Autumn'' class' talk page]]</ref>
*{{UNSCShip|Prophecy}} – Destroyed during the [[Harvest campaign]] in [[2531#February|February 2531]].{{Ref/Reuse|Genesis}}{{Ref/Reuse|Timeline}}
*{{UNSCShip|Say My Name}} – Deployed [[ODSTs]] to board ''[[Solemn Penance]]'' as part of [[Operation: BUMRUSH]] during the [[Battle of Mombasa]] on October 20, 2552.{{Ref/Reuse|ODST}}{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}}


==''Halo: Fleet Battles''==
==''Halo: Fleet Battles''==
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===UNSC ''Marathon'' Heavy Cruiser===
===UNSC ''Marathon'' Heavy Cruiser===
This element includes a single ''Marathon''-class heavy cruiser.
This element includes a single ''Marathon''-class heavy cruiser.
*Cost: 95 points
{{Stats/FleetBattles/Ships
*Movement: 8"
|Title=UNSC Marathon Heavy Cruiser
*Damage Track: 6 • 6 • 3
|ShipType=Capital Ship
*Build rating: 2
|Size=Medium
*Hangars: 2
|PTS=95
*Boarding Craft: 2
|Image=[[File:HFB MarathonCruiser.png|x150px]]
*Security detail: 3
|Movement=8
*System loadouts:
|DamageTrack1=6
**Hard Burn (2")
|DamageTrack2=6
**Missile barrage
|DamageTrack3=3
**Point defense (4)
 
**Titanium armor (3)
|SysLoadout1= Hard Burn
*Primary weapon: Heavy MAC
|SysLoadout1Stat= 2"
**Range: 16/32"
|SysLoadout2= Missile Barrage*
**Weapon loadouts: MAC (2)
|SysLoadout2Stat=
**Firing arc: Forward
|SysLoadout3= Point Defence
**Dice: 8
|SysLoadout3Stat= 3
*Secondary Weapon: Missile batteries
|SysLoadout4= Titanium Armour
**Range: 12/24"
|SysLoadout4Stat= 3
**Weapon loadouts: Missiles
|SysLoadout5=
**Firing arc: Forward or Port+Starboard
|SysLoadout5Stat=
**Dice: 7
 
|BuildRating=2
|Hangars=2
|BoardingCraft=2
|SecurityDetail=3
 
|PrimaryWeaponName=Heavy MAC
|PrimaryWeaponRangeMin=16
|PrimaryWeaponRangeMax=32
|PrimaryWeaponLoadouts=MAC
|PrimaryWeaponCount=2
|PrimaryWeaponArc=Forward
|PrimaryWeaponDice=7
 
|SecondaryWeaponName=Missile Batteries
|SecondaryWeaponRangeMin=12
|SecondaryWeaponRangeMax=24
|SecondaryWeaponLoadouts=Missiles
|SecondaryWeaponCount=
|SecondaryWeaponArc=Forward* or Port + Starboard
|SecondaryWeaponDice=6
}}
 


===UNSC Supported ''Marathon'' Heavy Cruiser===
===UNSC Supported ''Marathon'' Heavy Cruiser===
This element includes a ''Marathon''-class heavy cruiser and one ''Paris''-class heavy frigate.
This element includes a ''Marathon''-class heavy cruiser and one ''Paris''-class heavy frigate.
*Cost: 110 points
{{Stats/FleetBattles/Ships
*Movement: 8"
|Title=UNSC Marathon Heavy Cruiser
*Damage Track: 7 • 6 • 3
|ShipType=Capital Ship
*Build rating: 3
|Size=Medium
*Hangars: 2
|PTS=110
*Boarding Craft: 2
|Image=[[File:HFB MarathonCruiser Supported.png|x150px]]
*Security detail: 4
|Movement=8
*System loadouts:
|DamageTrack1=7
**Hard Burn (2")
|DamageTrack2=6
**Missile barrage
|DamageTrack3=3
**Point defense (4)
 
**Titanium armor (4)
|SysLoadout1= Hard Burn
*Primary weapon: Heavy MAC
|SysLoadout1Stat= 2"
**Range: 16/32"
|SysLoadout2= Missile Barrage*
**Weapon loadouts: MAC (2)
|SysLoadout2Stat=
**Firing arc: Forward
|SysLoadout3= Point Defence
**Dice: 10
|SysLoadout3Stat= 4
*Secondary Weapon: Missile batteries
|SysLoadout4= Titanium Armour
**Range: 12/24"
|SysLoadout4Stat= 3
**Weapon loadouts: Missiles
|SysLoadout5=
**Firing arc: Forward or Port+Starboard
|SysLoadout5Stat=
**Dice: 8
 
|BuildRating=3
|Hangars=2
|BoardingCraft=2
|SecurityDetail=4
 
|PrimaryWeaponName=Heavy MAC
|PrimaryWeaponRangeMin=16
|PrimaryWeaponRangeMax=32
|PrimaryWeaponLoadouts=MAC
|PrimaryWeaponCount=2
|PrimaryWeaponArc=Forward
|PrimaryWeaponDice=9
 
|SecondaryWeaponName=Missile Batteries
|SecondaryWeaponRangeMin=12
|SecondaryWeaponRangeMax=24
|SecondaryWeaponLoadouts=Missiles
|SecondaryWeaponCount=
|SecondaryWeaponArc=Forward* or Port + Starboard
|SecondaryWeaponDice=7
}}
 
{{Col-2}}
{{Col-2}}
===UNSC Reinforced ''Marathon'' Heavy Cruiser===
===UNSC Reinforced ''Marathon'' Heavy Cruiser===
This element includes a ''Marathon''-class heavy cruiser and two ''Paris''-class heavy frigates.
This element includes a ''Marathon''-class heavy cruiser and two ''Paris''-class heavy frigates.
*Cost: 120 points
{{Stats/FleetBattles/Ships
*Movement: 8"
|Title=UNSC Marathon Heavy Cruiser
*Damage Track: 8 • 7 • 4
|ShipType=Capital Ship
*Build rating: 4
|Size=Medium
*Hangars: 2
|PTS=120
*Boarding Craft: 2
|Image=[[File:HFB MarathonCruiser Reinforced.png|x150px]]
*Security detail: 4
|Movement=8
*System loadouts:
|DamageTrack1=8
**Hard Burn (2")
|DamageTrack2=7
**Missile barrage
|DamageTrack3=4
**Point defense (5)
 
**Titanium armor (5)
|SysLoadout1= Hard Burn
*Primary weapon: Heavy MAC
|SysLoadout1Stat= 2"
**Range: 16/32"
|SysLoadout2= Missile Barrage*
**Weapon loadouts: MAC (3)
|SysLoadout2Stat=
**Firing arc: Forward
|SysLoadout3= Point Defence
**Dice: 12
|SysLoadout3Stat= 5
*Secondary Weapon: Missile batteries
|SysLoadout4= Titanium Armour
**Range: 12/24"
|SysLoadout4Stat= 4
**Weapon loadouts: Missiles
|SysLoadout5=
**Firing arc: Forward or Port+Starboard
|SysLoadout5Stat=
**Dice: 10
 
|BuildRating=4
|Hangars=2
|BoardingCraft=2
|SecurityDetail=4
 
|PrimaryWeaponName=Heavy MAC
|PrimaryWeaponRangeMin=16
|PrimaryWeaponRangeMax=32
|PrimaryWeaponLoadouts=MAC
|PrimaryWeaponCount=3
|PrimaryWeaponArc=Forward
|PrimaryWeaponDice=11
 
|SecondaryWeaponName=Missile Batteries
|SecondaryWeaponRangeMin=12
|SecondaryWeaponRangeMax=24
|SecondaryWeaponLoadouts=Missiles
|SecondaryWeaponCount=
|SecondaryWeaponArc=Forward* or Port + Starboard
|SecondaryWeaponDice=9
}}
 
===UNSC Paired ''Marathon'' Heavy Cruisers===
===UNSC Paired ''Marathon'' Heavy Cruisers===
This element features two ''Marathon''-class heavy cruisers.
This element features two ''Marathon''-class heavy cruisers.
*Cost: 220 points
{{Stats/FleetBattles/Ships
*Movement: 8"
|Title=UNSC Marathon Heavy Cruiser
*Damage Track: 10 • 10 • 5
|ShipType=Capital Ship
*Build rating: 6
|Size=Medium
*Hangars: 4
|PTS=220
*Boarding Craft: 4
|Image=[[File:HFB MarathonCruiser Paired.png|x150px]]
*Security detail: 6
|Movement=8
*System loadouts:
|DamageTrack1=10
**Hard Burn (2")
|DamageTrack2=10
**Missile barrage
|DamageTrack3=5
**Point defense (8)
 
**Titanium armor (6)
|SysLoadout1= Hard Burn
*Primary weapon: Heavy MAC
|SysLoadout1Stat= 2"
**Range: 16/32"
|SysLoadout2= Missile Barrage*
**Weapon loadouts: MAC (4)
|SysLoadout2Stat=
**Firing arc: Forward
|SysLoadout3= Point Defence
**Dice: 18
|SysLoadout3Stat= 7
*Secondary Weapon: Missile batteries
|SysLoadout4= Titanium Armour
**Range: 12/24"
|SysLoadout4Stat= 7
**Weapon loadouts: Missiles
|SysLoadout5=
**Firing arc: Forward or Port+Starboard
|SysLoadout5Stat=
**Dice: 14
 
|BuildRating=6
|Hangars=4
|BoardingCraft=4
|SecurityDetail=6
 
|PrimaryWeaponName=Heavy MAC
|PrimaryWeaponRangeMin=16
|PrimaryWeaponRangeMax=32
|PrimaryWeaponLoadouts=MAC
|PrimaryWeaponCount=4
|PrimaryWeaponArc=Forward
|PrimaryWeaponDice=16
 
|SecondaryWeaponName=Missile Batteries
|SecondaryWeaponRangeMin=12
|SecondaryWeaponRangeMax=24
|SecondaryWeaponLoadouts=Missiles
|SecondaryWeaponCount=
|SecondaryWeaponArc=Forward* or Port + Starboard
|SecondaryWeaponDice=12
}}
 
{{Col-end}}
{{Col-end}}


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{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Marathon-class heavy cruisers}}
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Marathon-class heavy cruisers}}
*Though in-universe the class is likely named for the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Marathon|Battle of Marathon]], in reality its name is a reference to [[Bungie]]'s ''[[Marathon]]'' trilogy and its eponymous ship, the [[marathongame:UESC Marathon|UESC ''Marathon'']].
*Though in-universe the class is likely named for the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Marathon|Battle of Marathon]], in reality its name is a reference to [[Bungie]]'s ''[[Marathon]]'' trilogy and its eponymous ship, the [[marathongame:UESC Marathon|UESC ''Marathon'']].
*The ''Marathon'' class is featured in ''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''; although the {{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}} was originally intended to appear instead, it was decided that the latter's appearance would not be canonically possible. The design for the ''Marathon'' class in the game was noted to have been difficult to sculpt, although the models created by [[Blur Studio]] for ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' aided in the process.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-in-the-loop '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder: In the Loop'']</ref>
*The ''Marathon'' class is featured in ''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''; although the {{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}} was originally intended to appear instead, it was decided that the latter's appearance would not be canonically possible. The design for the ''Marathon'' class in the game was noted to have been difficult to sculpt, although the models created by [[Blur Studio]] for ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' aided in the process.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-in-the-loop '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder: In the Loop'']</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Illustrations===
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File:HM-Marathon.png|Profile of a ''Marathon'' in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''.
File:HW3 Faceoff Concept.png|[[Halo Wars 3 (rejected pitch)|''Halo Wars 3'' pitch]] artwork depicting a ''Marathon'' facing down a ''CAS''-class carrier.
</gallery>
===Renders===
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File:H2A-MarathonHeavyCruiser.png|The ''Marathon''-class model developed by Blur for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A-MarathonHeavyCruiser-Engines.png|Detail of the rear engines of a ''Marathon''-class heavy cruiser.
File:H2A-MarathonHeavyCruiser-Engines.png|Detail of the rear engines of a ''Marathon''-class heavy cruiser.
File:H2A-MarathonHeavyCruiser-Views.png|Comparison of the fore and aft of the ''Marathon''.
File:H2A-MarathonHeavyCruiser-Views.png|Comparison of the fore and aft of the ''Marathon''.
File:UNSC Capital Vessels (Spartan Games).jpg|The ''Marathon''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s scale compared to that of the [[Epoch-class heavy carrier|''Epoch'' class]] and the [[Paris-class heavy frigate|''Paris'' class]].
File:Marathon-render-SLoftus.png|The starboard profile of a ''Marathon''-class heavy cruiser.
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===Screenshots===
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File:Marathon-class Cruiser.JPG|A ''Marathon''-class heavy cruiser orbiting Earth.
File:Marathon-class Cruiser.JPG|A ''Marathon''-class heavy cruiser orbiting Earth.
File:Humanfleet.png|''Marathon''-class heavy cruisers on a video display of the Home Fleet.
File:Marathon-render-SLoftus.png|The starboard profile of a ''Marathon''-class heavy cruiser.
File:UNSC Prophecy.png|UNSC ''Prophecy''.
File:Say My Name dropbay open.png|The SOEIV drop bay aboard a ''Marathon''; the SOEIV deployment rings can be seen above.
File:Say My Name dropbay open.png|The SOEIV drop bay aboard a ''Marathon''; the SOEIV deployment rings can be seen above.
File:H3ODST PreparetoDropCinematic.jpg|ODSTs gathered around a [[Holotank|holo-table]] inside a ''Marathon''-class cruiser.
File:H3ODST PreparetoDropCinematic.jpg|ODSTs gathered around a [[Holotank|holo-table]] inside a ''Marathon''-class cruiser.
File:Invasion; Leviathan.png|UNSC ''Leviathan''.
File:Master Chief Collection - Cruiser destroyed.png|A ''Marathon'' class is destroyed in the [[The Hunter and the Hunted|''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' announcement trailer]].
File:Master Chief Collection - Cruiser destroyed.png|A ''Marathon'' class is destroyed in the [[The Hunter and the Hunted|''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' announcement trailer]].
File:HomeFleetH2A.png|The back of a ''Marathon''-class heavy cruiser.
File:HomeFleetH2A.png|The back of a ''Marathon''-class heavy cruiser.
File:H2A - Cruiser over Cairo.jpg|A ''Marathon'' glides past ''Cairo Station'', flanked by squads of Longswords.
File:H2A - Cruiser over Cairo.jpg|A ''Marathon'' glides past ''Cairo Station'', flanked by squads of Longswords.
File:H2A Cutscene EnergyProjectorPiercing.png|A ''Marathon'' hull being pierced by a {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}'s energy projector.
File:H2A Cutscene EnergyProjectorPiercing.png|A ''Marathon'' hull being pierced by a {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}'s energy projector.
File:UNSC Capital Vessels (Spartan Games).jpg|The ''Marathon''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s scale compared to that of the [[Epoch-class heavy carrier|''Epoch'' class]] and the [[Paris-class heavy frigate|''Paris'' class]].
File:HFB-Marathonduo.png|''Marathon''-class heavy cruisers in ''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''.
File:HM-Marathon.png|Profile of a ''Marathon'' in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''.
File:HW3 Faceoff Concept.png|[[Halo Wars 3 (rejected pitch)|''Halo Wars 3'' pitch]] artwork depicting a ''Marathon'' facing down a CAS-class carrier.
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