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Fusion engines are capable of producing remarkable acceleration; using gravity-assist maneuvers to an advantage, human ships—from small [[diplomatic shuttle]]s to ''Halcyon''-class cruisers—are capable of crossing interplanetary distances in less than an hour.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''pages 324-329''</ref><ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 17''</ref> | Fusion engines are capable of producing remarkable acceleration; using gravity-assist maneuvers to an advantage, human ships—from small [[diplomatic shuttle]]s to ''Halcyon''-class cruisers—are capable of crossing interplanetary distances in less than an hour.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''pages 324-329''</ref><ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 17''</ref> | ||
Fusion drives can malfunction or be disabled temporarily if they exceed their maximum capabilities. ''UNSC In Amber Clad'' | Fusion drives can malfunction or be disabled temporarily if they exceed their maximum capabilities. ''UNSC In Amber Clad'' suffered engine core depletion after piggybacking through ''[[Solemn Penance]]'''s slipspace wake from New Mombasa, due to Covenant slipspace speeds exceeding UNSC slipspace speeds by multiple folds. | ||
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