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The [[UNSC]] ''Iroquois '' is a [[UNSC  Destroyer|destroyer]]. It was manufactured sometime in April of [[2552]]. Three months after manufacturing, on July 17 of 2552, it was the first ship to respond to the [[Covenant]] attack on [[Sigma Octanus IV]]. It was subsequently involved in the ensuing battle, which lasted until July 18.
The [[UNSC]] ''Iroquois '' is a [[UNSC  Destroyer|destroyer]]. It was manufactured sometime in April of [[2552]]<ref>[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]], page 139</ref>. Three months after manufacturing, on July 17 of 2552, it was the first ship to respond to the [[Covenant]] attack on [[Sigma Octanus IV]]. It was subsequently involved in the ensuing battle, which lasted until July 18.


The ship is outfitted with 2 [[MAC|MAC cannons]], 26 oversized [[Archer Missiles|Archer Missile pods]], and 3 [[Shiva|Shiva nuclear-tipped missiles]]. Covered with 2 meters of [[Titanium-A|Titanium-A battleplating]] and [[Vanadium Steel|Vanadium Steel alloy]]. It also has a red warstripe painted on each side.
The ship is outfitted with 2 [[MAC|MAC cannons]], 26 oversized [[Archer Missiles|Archer Missile pods]], and 3 [[Shiva|Shiva nuclear-tipped missiles]]. Covered with 2 meters of [[Titanium-A|Titanium-A battleplating]] and [[Vanadium Steel|Vanadium Steel alloy]]. It also has a red warstripe painted on each side<ref>[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]], page 139</ref>.


The ship was commanded by [[Commander]] [[Jacob Keyes]]. He happened to be near Sigma Octanus IV when the Covenant were detected there. The ''Iroqouis'' fought with four Covenant vessels: one [[Covenant carrier|carrier]], one [[Covenant Destroyer|destroyer]], and two [[Covenant Frigate|frigates]]. Commander Keyes destroyed the Covenant destroyer and both Covenant frigates using a maneuver later called the [[Keyes Loop]] and a Shiva nuclear-tipped missile. The Covenant carrier deployed dropships and fled to [[Slipspace]].
The ship was commanded by [[Commander]] [[Jacob Keyes]]. He happened to be near Sigma Octanus IV when the Covenant were detected there. The ''Iroqouis'' fought with four Covenant vessels: one [[Covenant carrier|carrier]], one [[Covenant Destroyer|destroyer]], and two [[Covenant Frigate|frigates]]. Commander Keyes destroyed the Covenant destroyer and both Covenant frigates using a maneuver later called the [[Keyes Loop]] and a Shiva nuclear-tipped missile<ref>[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]], pages 146-154</ref>. The Covenant carrier deployed dropships and fled to [[Slipspace]].


Commander Keyes received a promotion to [[Captain]]. Twenty Covenant ships dropped out of Slipspace and prepared to attack. The UNSC force was four dozen. The ''Iroquois '', which had been severely wounded during the Keyes Loop, broke formation after the opening salvo and rammed a Covenant [[Covenant Stealth Corvette|stealth corvette]].
Commander Keyes received a promotion to [[Captain]]. Twenty Covenant ships dropped out of Slipspace and prepared to attack. The UNSC force was four dozen. The ''Iroquois '', which had been severely wounded during the Keyes Loop, broke formation after the opening salvo and rammed a Covenant [[Covenant Stealth Corvette|stealth corvette]].


As the battle came to a close, the ''Iroquois '' was tagged by a Covenant [[Spy Probe|spy probe]] and subsequently led the Covenant to [[Reach]].
As the battle came to a close, the ''Iroquois '' was tagged by a Covenant [[Spy Probe|spy probe]] and subsequently led the Covenant to [[Reach]]<ref>[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]], pages 215-216</ref>.




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There is a real life destroyer named the Iroquois. It serves in the Canadian navy.
There is a real life destroyer named the Iroquois. It serves in the Canadian navy.
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