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The '''UNSC ''Infinity''''' ([[Hull classification symbol|INF-101]]) is an experimental warship of the [[UNSC Navy]] commissioned following the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]] and the lead ship of her class. 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"/> ''Infinity'' serves under the direction of [[Fleet Command]] and is captained by [[Andrew Del Rio]], a seasoned naval officer.<ref name="Glasslands 422"/> She was created as the Navy's newest flagship even before her commissioning. | The '''UNSC ''Infinity''''' ([[Hull classification symbol|INF-101]]) is an experimental warship of the [[UNSC Navy]] commissioned following the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]] and the lead ship of her class. 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"/> ''Infinity'' serves under the direction of [[Fleet Command]] and is captained by [[Andrew Del Rio]], a seasoned naval officer.<ref name="Glasslands 422"/> She was created as the Navy's newest flagship even before her commissioning. | ||
The first ship of her class, ''Infinity'' | The first ship of her class, ''Infinity'' had been secretly deployed in combat by [[2553]]. In [[2557]], the vessel was officially recommissioned after being refitted with technology that would add scientific and diplomatic endeavors to her capabilities.<ref name="Commissioning 1">'''[[The Commissioning]]'''</ref><ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide ''Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Captain Andrew Del Rio biography]''</ref> By summer 2557, ''Infinity'' had a crew of 17,151 sailors, [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]], [[SPARTAN-IV Program|Spartans]], [[ONI]] operatives and civilian personnel, as well as a number of [[Huragok]] specialists.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 48''</ref> The ''Infinity'' is escorted by two formations of either seven upgraded {{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}}s or at least two {{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}}s.<ref name="A Hero Awakens">'''[[Making Halo 4: A Hero Awakens]]'''</ref><ref name="Commissioning 1"/> | ||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||