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A '''Hard Point''' is a point on the outer hull of a | A '''Hard Point''' is a point on the outer hull of a warship where another vessel of similar size and density may dock and link systems. These points can be used to combine engine power, telemetry, stabilize, and link computer/[[A.I.]] systems. | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
Newer [[UNSC]] | Newer [[UNSC]] warships have these hard points on their dorsal and ventral sides, in case the ship was too crippled to move under its own power. Another [[UNSC]] vessel could then use its own hard points to dock with the wounded ship, link systems and carry it away (presumably to a repair platform or safe zone). Most likely the "hard points" on a [[UNSC]] warship are magnetic clamps or large locks on the outer hull on the sites mentioned. | ||
Some [[Covenant]] ships also have hard points that can be used by a ship too large to fit inside one of the docking bays like the [[Phantom]]. <ref>''[[Halo: First Strike]]'', page 208</ref> | Some [[Covenant]] ships also have hard points that can be used by a ship too large to fit inside one of the docking bays like the [[Phantom]]. <ref>''[[Halo: First Strike]]'', page 208</ref> | ||