UNSC Gorgon

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UNSC Gorgon
Production information
Class:	Gorgon-class heavy destroyer
Specifications
Slipspace drive:	Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine
Armament:	Magnetic Accelerator Cannon (three rounds) Archer Missile pods (8+) AAA Helix Guns
Complement:	Seven D77-TC Pelican dropships
Service information
Last sighted:	2503
Participated battles:	Insurrection Skirmish at Theta Ursae Majoris Skirmish at Capella
Noteworthy crewmembers:	Watchmaker - onboard AI Lieutenant Maliki Lieutenant Betters
Known commanders:	Captain Preston J. Cole
Affiliation:	UNSC Navy

The UNSC Gorgon was a heavy destroyer during the Insurrection in the late 25th century. The Gorgon was the first vessel of its type, thus serving as the namesake of the UNSC's Gorgon-class heavy destroyers. It was the first vessel to be armed with a Magnetic Accelerator Cannon, which only held three rounds. The Gorgon was commanded by then-Captain Preston J. Cole.

Background

Cole led the vessel in numerous confrontations against insurrectionist forces in the first years of the 26th century. Most notably, it thrice engaged the insurgent-controlled Bellicose, which escaped twice and fought Cole to a draw once. In 2502, the Gorgon was laid up in a space dock for repairs after the Skirmish at Capella, which cost the lives of thirty-two of its crew members. The rest of the crew was granted a month of leave.

Trivia

• The vessel was named for the Gorgons of Greek mythology.

List of appearances

• Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe
  • The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole (First appearance)