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The ''Springhill''-class of vessel has an overall broadly flat structure, with two rows of seven cylindrical pods lining the central axis of the ship. The aft has a large [[bridge]] tower which rises up and over the vessel, with a domineering view of the dorsal surface. The vessel has four [[fusion drive]]s mounted on the aft of the vessel; two primary and two secondary.{{Ref/Map|Id=adrift|H4|Adrift}}  
The ''Springhill''-class of vessel has an overall broadly flat structure, with two rows of seven cylindrical pods lining the central axis of the ship. The aft has a large [[bridge]] tower which rises up and over the vessel, with a domineering view of the dorsal surface. The vessel has four [[fusion drive]]s mounted on the aft of the vessel; two primary and two secondary.{{Ref/Map|Id=adrift|H4|Adrift}}  


On select vessels of the class chosen for refit by the [[United Nations Space Command]] as ordnance transport ships, two towering docking rigs are installed with one on both the port and starboard sides.{{Ref/Reuse|evg208}} The docking rigs are large enough to house a [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II (D) Geyrion]] in a UNSC retrofit of the class.{{Ref/Reuse|adrift}}
On select vessels of the class chosen by the UNSC for refit as ordnance transport ships, two towering docking rigs are installed with one on both the port and starboard sides.{{Ref/Reuse|evg208}} The docking rigs are large enough to house a [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II (D) Geyrion]] in a UNSC retrofit of the class.{{Ref/Reuse|adrift}}


==Ships of the line==
==Ships of the line==
*{{CAAShip|Heavy Burden}} (CFM-88) - Repurposed by the United Nations Space Command as an ordnance transport during the [[Human-Covenant War]].
*{{CAAShip|Heavy Burden}} (CFM-88) - Repurposed by the UNSC as an ordnance transport during the [[Human-Covenant War]].


==Service history==
==Service history==
''Springhill''s are an older classification of vessel, and retain a strong presence across [[Human colonies|human space]] even despite the emergence of newer and more vessels such as the {{Class|Aestuum|mining ship|}}.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} They are operated by various mining corporations{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} alongside the [[Colonial Administration Authority]] (CAA); these display a CAA ship prefix.{{Ref/Reuse|evg208}}
''Springhill''s are an older classification of vessel, and retain a strong presence across [[Human colonies|human space]] even despite the emergence of newer and more vessels such as the {{Class|Aestuum|mining ship|}}.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} They are operated by various mining corporations{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} alongside the [[Colonial Administration Authority]] (CAA); these display a CAA ship prefix.{{Ref/Reuse|evg208}}


During the [[Human-Covenant War]], ''Springhill''s were commandeered by the UNSC and retrofit as ordnance transport ships. One such example, {{CAAShip|Heavy Burden}}, would retain its CAA prefix even despite its conversion to a wartime logistics ship. The ''Springhill''-class mining ships saw extensive use during the early [[Human-Covenant war]], though the ''Heavy Burden'' served until the [[Battle of Kholo]] in [[2539]]. The ship was later the subject of a [[War Games]] map simulation.{{Ref/Reuse|evg208}}
During the [[Human-Covenant War]], ''Springhill''s were commandeered by the UNSC and retrofit as ordnance transport ships. One such example, {{CAAShip|Heavy Burden}}, would retain its CAA prefix even despite its conversion to a wartime logistics ship. The ''Springhill''-class mining ships saw extensive use during the early Human-Covenant War, though the ''Heavy Burden'' served until the [[Battle of Kholo]] in [[2539]]. The ship was later the subject of a [[War Games]] map simulation.{{Ref/Reuse|evg208}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

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Springhill-class
H4-MP-CFM88-MiningShip-03.jpg
CAA Heavy Burden, as depicted in a War Games simulation.
Class attributes

Identification:

Hull classification symbol: CFM[1]

Operators:

Colonial Administration Authority

In service:

Human-Covenant War

General characteristics

Type:

Mining ship

Maneuver drive:

Fusion drives (2 primary, 2 secondary)

 

The Springhill-class mining ship (hull classification symbol: CFM)[1] is a type of human civilian starship, predominantly used for mining and transporting resources between worlds.[2][3] Select vessels of the class are utilised by military forces like the United Nations Space Command and refit as wartime ordnance transports; these ships may be referred to instead as Springhill-class transports, [4] though it is unclear whether this is simply an alternate nomenclature or a deliberate subclassification of ship.

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The Springhill-class of vessel has an overall broadly flat structure, with two rows of seven cylindrical pods lining the central axis of the ship. The aft has a large bridge tower which rises up and over the vessel, with a domineering view of the dorsal surface. The vessel has four fusion drives mounted on the aft of the vessel; two primary and two secondary.[1]

On select vessels of the class chosen by the UNSC for refit as ordnance transport ships, two towering docking rigs are installed with one on both the port and starboard sides.[2] The docking rigs are large enough to house a HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II (D) Geyrion in a UNSC retrofit of the class.[1]

Ships of the line[edit]

Service history[edit]

Springhills are an older classification of vessel, and retain a strong presence across human space even despite the emergence of newer and more vessels such as the Aestuum-class.[3] They are operated by various mining corporations[3] alongside the Colonial Administration Authority (CAA); these display a CAA ship prefix.[2]

During the Human-Covenant War, Springhills were commandeered by the UNSC and retrofit as ordnance transport ships. One such example, CAA Heavy Burden, would retain its CAA prefix even despite its conversion to a wartime logistics ship. The Springhill-class mining ships saw extensive use during the early Human-Covenant War, though the Heavy Burden served until the Battle of Kholo in 2539. The ship was later the subject of a War Games map simulation.[2]

Gallery[edit]

Concept art[edit]

  • Concept art of the mining ship.

    Concept art of the mining ship.

  • Concept art of a Pelican dropship arriving at the ship.

    Concept art of a Pelican dropship arriving at the ship.

  • Concept art of a lone soldier in Loading Bay 04-A7.

    Concept art of a lone soldier in Loading Bay 04-A7.

  • Concept art of the ship's industrial lattices.

    Concept art of the ship's industrial lattices.

Screenshots[edit]

  • External rear view of the mining ship's engines.

    External rear view of the mining ship's engines.

  • Another external rear view of the vessel.

    Another external rear view of the vessel.

  • Port side view of the mining ship.

    Port side view of the mining ship.

  • Another view of the ship.

    Another view of the ship.

  • View of the large, main structure of the ship.

    View of the large, main structure of the ship.

  • A row of cylindrical pods on the ship's dorsal surface.

    A row of cylindrical pods on the ship's dorsal surface.

  • Schematics of the ship.

    Schematics of the ship.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Halo 4, multiplayer map Adrift
  2. ^ a b c d Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 208
  3. ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 132
  4. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 231

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