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The '''''Marathon''-class Cruiser''' | The '''''Marathon''-class Cruiser''' is a class of [[UNSC Navy]] warships. At 1,190 meters, they are some of the largest and most powerful warships ever utilized by [[humanity]], built as a replacement for their aging {{Class|Halcyon|Cruiser}}s. Their numbers were limited, and they were usually commanded by the highest ranking officers. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
[[File:Marathon Cruiser Outline.JPG|left|thumb|150px|Silhouette of a Marathon Cruiser.]] | [[File:Marathon Cruiser Outline.JPG|left|thumb|150px|Silhouette of a Marathon Cruiser.]] | ||
These warships replaced the | These warships replaced the {{Class|Halcyon|Cruiser}}s. These behemoths, at 1,190 meters, are slightly under three times the length of a [[UNSC Frigate]]. They are also known for their heavy armor; they can survive multiple [[plasma torpedo|plasma]] impacts and are able to sustain far greater damage than any UNSC Frigate or [[UNSC Destroyer]]. Due to their size, durability and firepower (2 [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC]]s as well as dozens of oversized [[Archer missile|Archer missile pods]]), these massive vessels are commanded by [[UNSC]] [[Admiral]]s and primarily serve as command/capital ships.<ref name="ENC"/> | ||
==Use== | ==Use== | ||