Epoch-class heavy carrier: Difference between revisions

Measuring 2,563 metres at it's longest point, the ''Epoch'' continues the traditional carrier design with large slanted wings that run across the ship's length. It's roughly divided into three parts, making it reminiscent of the {{Class|Phoenix|colony ship}}; however, as a military warship, it has been contracted and has the slab-sided, industrial feel of the UNSC. It has an open ventral hangar in the front.

The ''Epoch''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> primary armament lies in it's [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|56A2F9 Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]. A rapid-fire variant of the MAC mounted on the {{Class|Stalwart|light frigate|frigates}}, the ''Epoch'' often lent it's firepower in coordinated volleys despite the 56A2F9's intended use as a purely defensive weapon. These are supplemented by two [[Mark 15 Breakwater naval coilgun]]s on the prow. To defend against fighters and smaller attack ships that usually break through it's escorting battle group are twelve of both [[M66 Sentry autocannon]]s and [[M870 Rampart point defense gun]]s, although these are poorly-effective against larger [[Covenant]] warships. Supplementing the Ramparts are twenty [[M810 Helix point defense guns]]. Seventy pods of [[Archer missile#M58 Archer|M58 Archer missile]] pods are fitted onto the hull for attacking strikecraft and larger ships, while a further twenty pods of [[Bident missile]]s mounted on the wings are specifically intended against larger ships.<ref name="warfleet"/>