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Battle groups are usually commanded by an [[admiral]], though there have been instances of smaller battle groups being led by [[Captain (Navy)|captains]].<ref name="genesis">'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'''</ref> Each battle group is assigned a number or a code name.<ref>'''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''', ''page 86''</ref> A UNSC battle group whose [[flagship]] is a [[UNSC carrier|carrier]] is referred to as a '''carrier group'''.<ref>[http:// | Battle groups are usually commanded by an [[admiral]], though there have been instances of smaller battle groups being led by [[Captain (Navy)|captains]].<ref name="genesis">'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'''</ref> Each battle group is assigned a number or a code name.<ref>'''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''', ''page 86''</ref> A UNSC battle group whose [[flagship]] is a [[UNSC carrier|carrier]] is referred to as a '''carrier group'''.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=intel&cid=27032 '''Bungie.net''': ''Military Power: Reach (excerpt from CAA FACTBOOK l.update 1.5.2550)'']</ref> By 2552, all UNSC battle groups had a [[UNSC prowler|prowler]] assigned to their ranks, to provide electronic intelligence and to gain an advantage over the enemy by laying [[HORNET mine|minefields]].<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 329''</ref> | ||
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A battle group, sometimes rendered as battlegroup, is an organization of ships that is generally smaller than a fleet. Battle groups are usually created on a temporary basis, with a specific mission or to accomplish a specific task.[1][2][3] The term applies to both UNSC and Covenant naval groups.[4]
UNSC
Battle groups are usually commanded by an admiral, though there have been instances of smaller battle groups being led by captains.[2] Each battle group is assigned a number or a code name.[5] A UNSC battle group whose flagship is a carrier is referred to as a carrier group.[6] By 2552, all UNSC battle groups had a prowler assigned to their ranks, to provide electronic intelligence and to gain an advantage over the enemy by laying minefields.[7]
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Known UNSC battle groups
Covenant
Although the Covenant organize smaller fleet units on a temporary basis similar to UNSC battle groups, their naval doctrine identifies such units as fleets rather than battle groups; for example, the Fleet of Sacred Consecration was still identified as a fleet despite only consisting of 15 ships.[8] Instead, the term "battle group" is applied to certain tactical formations of Covenant ships that are part of a larger fleet;[9] for example, the Fleet of Particular Justice had several "CCS-class battle groups", each consisting of three CCS-class battlecruisers.[10] Similar to the naming of their ships and fleets, the Covenant themselves often derived the naming of their battle groups from their religious nomenclature.[9]
Trivia
The funding of the SPARTAN-II program, including their MJOLNIR armor and training, cost about as much as a battle group.[11]
Sources
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx
- ^ a b Halo Wars: Genesis
- ^ Halo: Evolutions, "The Impossible Life and Possible Death of Preston J. Cole"
- ^ Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Library: CCS-class battlecruiser
- ^ Halo Graphic Novel, page 86
- ^ Bungie.net: Military Power: Reach (excerpt from CAA FACTBOOK l.update 1.5.2550)
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 329
- ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 180
- ^ a b Halo: Fleet Battles, Core Rulebook - pages 120-121
- ^ Halo: Combat Evolved campaign level, The Pillar of Autumn ("I've isolated approach signatures from multiple CCS-class battle groups, make it three capital ships per group.")
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 45
