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|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|49F9A1 MAC]]s{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|armament=*2 [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|49F9A1 MAC]]s{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*70 [[Archer missile|M58 Archer pods]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*70 [[Archer missile|M58 Archer missile pods]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*6 [[Sentry autocannon|M66 Sentry autocannons]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*6 [[Sentry autocannon|M66 Sentry autocannons]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*26 M40 Longbow missile pods{{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}}
*12 [[M810 Helix point defense guns]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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|era=*[[Human-Covenant War]]
|era=*[[Human-Covenant War]]
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|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 depticted several ''Marathon''-class cruisers being present during the [[Operation: TREBUCHET]] in [[2513]] - rendering the comic panel ambigous.}}
|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===
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*{{UNSCShip|Prophecy}} – Destroyed during the [[Harvest campaign]] in [[2531#February|February 2531]].{{Ref/Reuse|Genesis}}{{Ref/Reuse|Timeline}}
*{{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}}
*{{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==
==Service history==
[[File:Outcome of Second Battle of Harvest.png|thumb|250px|Several ''Marathon''-class heavy cruisers engaging the {{Pattern|Rasus|interdictor}} at Harvest.]]
[[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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===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
}}
 
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===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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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
===Illustrations===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HM-Marathon.png|Profile of a ''Marathon'' in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''.
File:HM-Marathon.png|Profile of a ''Marathon'' in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''.
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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.
</gallery>
===Merchandise===
<gallery>
File:HFB-Marathonduo.png|''Marathon''-class heavy cruisers in ''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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*''[[Halo: Last Light]]''
*''[[Halo: Last Light]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]''
*''[[Halo: Winter Contention]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Solace (TV Series)|Solace]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]''
**''[[Halo (TV Series)|Halo]]''
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