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===Post-war=== | ===Post-war=== | ||
[[File:H4 Infinity escort.jpg|thumb|250px|left|The UNSC Navy's post-war flagship: ''Infinity''.]] | [[File:H4 Infinity escort.jpg|thumb|250px|left|The UNSC Navy's post-war flagship: ''Infinity''.]] | ||
In the aftermath of the Human-Covenant War, all remaining naval assets were gathered to the [[Sol system]] for months so that the UNSC could take stock of its fleet. This time was spent accounting for, repairing, and refitting what little | In the aftermath of the Human-Covenant War, all remaining naval assets were gathered to the [[Sol system]] for months so that the UNSC could take stock of its fleet. This time was spent accounting for, repairing, and refitting what little remained—only a few hundred vessels.<ref>'''[[Halo Mythos]]''', ''page 132''</ref> The Office of Naval Intelligence began operations to sow dissent amongst the [[Sangheili]], disregarding their wartime alliance in the hopes of rendering them unable to fight should they become a threat again. Among this operation's effects was the beginning of the [[Blooding Years]] and the establishment of a [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Covenant remnant]] led by [[Jul 'Mdama]].<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 22''</ref> While the former Covenant fleet's naval vessels fell into the hands of various splinter factions established by the former client species,<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 195''</ref><ref>'''[[Eleventh Hour reports]]''', ''Report 2''</ref> the UNSC Navy began to rebuild and continued to grow.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 43''</ref> In the aftermath of the war, the rapidly modernizing Navy introduced the {{Class|Autumn|heavy cruiser}}, based on the highly resilient advancements applied to the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} as well as the {{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}} and the {{Class|Anlace|frigate}} among others, rapidly supplanting the prewar designs still central to the UNSC Navy. | ||
In early [[2553]], the Navy launched its most powerful warship, the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}, though she would not be officially commissioned for another four years. Built in secret using technology recovered from [[Forerunner]] and [[Covenant]] sources during the war, the ''Infinity'' is the UNSC's largest and most advanced warship to date.<ref name="Glasslands 422">'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''pages 421-422''</ref> In March 2553, she secretly intervened in the [[Blooding Years|Sangheili civil war]], and demonstrated the UNSC's new technical capabilities by easily destroying the [[Covenant destroyer]] ''[[Defender of Faith]]''.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''', ''page 303''</ref> A second such ship of the ''Infinity''-class, the ''{{UNSCShip|Eternity}}'', was still in development as of 2558.<ref>'''[[Halo: Warfleet]]''', ''page 42''</ref> | In early [[2553]], the Navy launched its most powerful warship, the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}, though she would not be officially commissioned for another four years. Built in secret using technology recovered from [[Forerunner]] and [[Covenant]] sources during the war, the ''Infinity'' is the UNSC's largest and most advanced warship to date.<ref name="Glasslands 422">'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''pages 421-422''</ref> In March 2553, she secretly intervened in the [[Blooding Years|Sangheili civil war]], and demonstrated the UNSC's new technical capabilities by easily destroying the [[Covenant destroyer]] ''[[Defender of Faith]]''.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''', ''page 303''</ref> A second such ship of the ''Infinity''-class, the ''{{UNSCShip|Eternity}}'', was still in development as of 2558.<ref>'''[[Halo: Warfleet]]''', ''page 42''</ref> | ||
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===Ships=== | ===Ships=== | ||
[[File:H2A - In Amber Clad render 3.jpg|thumb|left|300px|The UNSC frigate, the most common of UNSC Navy ships.]] | [[File:H2A - In Amber Clad render 3.jpg|thumb|left|300px|The UNSC frigate, the most common of UNSC Navy ships.]] | ||
The largest vessels of the UNSC fleet are [[UNSC carrier|carrier]]s and [[UNSC supercarrier|supercarriers]].<ref name="tfor"/> While possessing weapons of their own, their primary role is to deploy fighter craft such as the [[GA-TL1 Longsword]], and may serve as [[flagship]]s in fleet actions.<ref name="goo"/> If a carrier is unavailable, however, then heavily-armed and armored [[cruiser]]s may fill this role.<ref name="tfor"/> The UNSC Navy has fielded numerous carrier types, among them the {{Class|Epoch|heavy carrier}}, the {{Class|Orion|carrier}}, and the postwar {{Class|Poseidon|light carrier}}. The [[Punic-class supercarrier]]s, among the largest vessels in human history, upheld the Navy's outreach and field capabilities as "Space Control Vehicles" before assuming offensive roles in the Human-Covenant War. The ''Punic''-class was one of the few vessels to rival those of the Covenant in terms of tonnage and firepower. The current flagship of the UNSC Navy is the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}, the first of the [[Infinity-class supercarrier|''Infinity''-class supercarriers]] which make use of defensive and offensive advances reverse-engineered from both Forerunner and Covenant technologies, with the specific intention of matching Covenant warships in terms of offensive firepower.<ref | The largest vessels of the UNSC fleet are [[UNSC carrier|carrier]]s and [[UNSC supercarrier|supercarriers]].<ref name="tfor"/> While possessing weapons of their own, their primary role is to deploy fighter craft such as the [[GA-TL1 Longsword]], and may serve as [[flagship]]s in fleet actions.<ref name="goo"/> If a carrier is unavailable, however, then heavily-armed and armored [[cruiser]]s may fill this role.<ref name="tfor"/> The UNSC Navy has fielded numerous carrier types, among them the {{Class|Epoch|heavy carrier}}, the {{Class|Orion|carrier}}, and the postwar {{Class|Poseidon|light carrier}}. The [[Punic-class supercarrier]]s, among the largest vessels in human history, upheld the Navy's outreach and field capabilities as "Space Control Vehicles" before assuming offensive roles in the Human-Covenant War. The ''Punic''-class was one of the few vessels to rival those of the Covenant in terms of tonnage and firepower. The current flagship of the UNSC Navy is the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}, the first of the [[Infinity-class supercarrier|''Infinity''-class supercarriers]] which make use of defensive and offensive advances reverse-engineered from both Forerunner and Covenant technologies, with the specific intention of matching Covenant warships in terms of offensive firepower.<ref name="Glasslands 422"/> The UNSC Navy has operated four known classes of cruiser; the {{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}}, the {{Class|Valiant|super-heavy cruiser}}, the now-obsolete {{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}}, and the postwar {{Class|Autumn|heavy cruiser}}.<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 191''</ref> | ||
[[UNSC destroyer]]s and [[UNSC frigate|frigate]]s of various classes are used for escorting larger cruisers and carriers, as well as for independent patrol and scouting operations. Both are roughly the same size, but destroyers are designed with greater emphasis on firepower and [[Titanium-A armor|armor]] over versatility.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 139''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''', "[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]"</ref> Frigates are multi-purpose warships that are used in a broad range of roles, ranging from heavy air support to fighter escort and fleet engagements. Some UNSC frigates are equipped with a sizeable cargo bay for larger [[D77-TC Pelican|dropships]] and armor complements. The UNSC has also employed [[Stalwart-class light frigate|light frigates]] equipped with stealth systems in a specialized reconnaissance role.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 35''</ref> | [[UNSC destroyer]]s and [[UNSC frigate|frigate]]s of various classes are used for escorting larger cruisers and carriers, as well as for independent patrol and scouting operations. Both are roughly the same size, but destroyers are designed with greater emphasis on firepower and [[Titanium-A armor|armor]] over versatility.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 139''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''', "[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]"</ref> Frigates are multi-purpose warships that are used in a broad range of roles, ranging from heavy air support to fighter escort and fleet engagements. Some UNSC frigates are equipped with a sizeable cargo bay for larger [[D77-TC Pelican|dropships]] and armor complements. The UNSC has also employed [[Stalwart-class light frigate|light frigates]] equipped with stealth systems in a specialized reconnaissance role.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 35''</ref> | ||
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*{{UNSCShip|Roman Blue}} - ''Halcyon''-class - Destroyed | *{{UNSCShip|Roman Blue}} - ''Halcyon''-class - Destroyed | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Say My Name}} - ''Marathon''-class - Status unknown | *{{UNSCShip|Say My Name}} - ''Marathon''-class - Status unknown | ||
*{{ | *{{UNSCShip|Song of the East}} - ''Autumn''-class - Active | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Swiftsure}} - Heavy cruiser - Status unknown | *{{UNSCShip|Swiftsure}} - Heavy cruiser - Status unknown | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Unto the Breach}} - ''Autumn''-class - Active | *{{UNSCShip|Unto the Breach}} - ''Autumn''-class - Active | ||
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*{{UNSCShip|Sahara}} - ''Sahara''-class - Active | *{{UNSCShip|Sahara}} - ''Sahara''-class - Active | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Starry Night}} - Status unknown | *{{UNSCShip|Starry Night}} - Status unknown | ||
*{{ | *{{UNSCShip|Taurokado}} - Active as of 2557 | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Tokyo Rules}} - Status unknown | *{{UNSCShip|Tokyo Rules}} - Status unknown | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Vacuna}} - Destroyed | *{{UNSCShip|Vacuna}} - Destroyed | ||
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===Civilian craft in temporary commission=== | ===Civilian craft in temporary commission=== | ||
*''[[Long Time Coming]]'' - Prospecting ship, destroyed | *''[[Long Time Coming]]'' - Prospecting ship, destroyed | ||
*''[[Mona Lisa]]'' - Prison ship, destroyed | *''[[Mona Lisa]]'' - Prison ship, destroyed | ||
