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A '''supercarrier''' is a ship classification that is a sub-variant of [[carrier]] within the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] and [[Covenant]] fleets. In the [[UNSC Navy]], supercarriers serve as the core of major expeditionary fleets, while [[carrier]]s fill a similar role for smaller battlegroups and defensive fleets.<ref>'''[[Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo|Halo: Warfleet]]''' - ''Pg. 40''</ref> | A '''supercarrier''' is a ship classification that is a sub-variant of [[carrier]] within the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] and [[Covenant]] fleets. In the [[UNSC Navy]], supercarriers serve as the core of major expeditionary fleets, while [[carrier]]s fill a similar role for smaller battlegroups and defensive fleets.<ref>'''[[Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo|Halo: Warfleet]]''' - ''Pg. 40''</ref> | ||
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===UNSC | {{Expand-section}} | ||
*{{Class|Punic|supercarrier}} | |||
==Types== | |||
===UNSC=== | |||
*'''{{Class|Punic|supercarrier}}''' - A super massive carrier. It was able to mount [[Frigate]]s and [[Destroyer]]s in ventral bays.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-infinity-beyond ''Halo Waypoint:'' Canon Fodder - Infinity & Beyond]</ref> | |||
**{{UNSCShip|Punic}} - The lead ship of the class. | **{{UNSCShip|Punic}} - The lead ship of the class. | ||
**{{UNSCShip|Trafalgar}} - The former [[flagship]] of the [[Epsilon Eridani Fleet]]. She was destroyed during the [[Fall of Reach|invasion]] of [[Reach]] in [[2552]]. | **{{UNSCShip|Trafalgar}} - The former [[flagship]] of the [[Epsilon Eridani Fleet]]. She was destroyed during the [[Fall of Reach|invasion]] of [[Reach]] in [[2552]]. | ||
*{{Class|Infinity|supercarrier}} | <gallery> | ||
File:Punic orbit.jpg|A ''Punic''-class supercarrier | |||
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*'''{{Class|Infinity|supercarrier}}''' - The largest UNSC starship to date. | |||
**{{UNSCShip|Infinity}} - The lead ship of the class - Active as of [[2558]] | **{{UNSCShip|Infinity}} - The lead ship of the class - Active as of [[2558]] | ||
**{{UNSCShip|Eternity}} - The sister ship of the ''UNSC Infinity'' - Incomplete as of [[2558]] | **{{UNSCShip|Eternity}} - The sister ship of the ''UNSC Infinity'' - Incomplete as of [[2558]] | ||
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File:H4-UNSCInfinity-Starship-Side.png|An ''Infinity''-class supercarrier | |||
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===Covenant | ===Covenant=== | ||
{{Main|Covenant supercarrier}} | {{Main|Covenant supercarrier}} | ||
*{{Class|CSO|supercarrier}} | *'''{{Class|CSO|supercarrier}}''' - The largest type of vessel seen during the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref>''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide'', p. 111</ref> | ||
**''[[Long Night of Solace]]'' - [[Flagship]] of the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]]. Destroyed during [[Operation: UPPER CUT]]. | **''[[Long Night of Solace]]'' - [[Flagship]] of the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]]. Destroyed during [[Operation: UPPER CUT]]. | ||
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File:HReach-CovenantSupercarrier-LNoS.png|A ''CSO''-class supercarrier | |||
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*The following supercarriers have no confirmation on what class they are: | *The following supercarriers have no confirmation on what class they are: | ||
**''[[Sublime Transcendence]]'' - [[Flagship]] of the [[Combined Fleet of Righteous Purpose]].<ref name="GOO">'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', Chapter 27, ''pages 236 - 239''</ref> Destroyed during the [[Great Schism]].<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', Chapter 27, ''page 244''</ref> | **''[[Sublime Transcendence]]'' - [[Flagship]] of the [[Combined Fleet of Righteous Purpose]].<ref name="GOO">'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', Chapter 27, ''pages 236 - 239''</ref> Destroyed during the [[Great Schism]].<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', Chapter 27, ''page 244''</ref> | ||
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A supercarrier is a ship classification that is a sub-variant of carrier within the UNSC and Covenant fleets. In the UNSC Navy, supercarriers serve as the core of major expeditionary fleets, while carriers fill a similar role for smaller battlegroups and defensive fleets.[1]
Summary
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Types
UNSC
- Punic-class supercarrier - A super massive carrier. It was able to mount Frigates and Destroyers in ventral bays.[2]
- UNSC Punic - The lead ship of the class.
- UNSC Trafalgar - The former flagship of the Epsilon Eridani Fleet. She was destroyed during the invasion of Reach in 2552.
A Punic-class supercarrier
- Infinity-class supercarrier - The largest UNSC starship to date.
- UNSC Infinity - The lead ship of the class - Active as of 2558
- UNSC Eternity - The sister ship of the UNSC Infinity - Incomplete as of 2558
An Infinity-class supercarrier
Covenant
- Main article: Covenant supercarrier
- CSO-class supercarrier - The largest type of vessel seen during the Human-Covenant War.[3]
- Long Night of Solace - Flagship of the Fleet of Valiant Prudence. Destroyed during Operation: UPPER CUT.
A CSO-class supercarrier
- The following supercarriers have no confirmation on what class they are:
- Sublime Transcendence - Flagship of the Combined Fleet of Righteous Purpose.[4] Destroyed during the Great Schism.[5]
- Hammer of Faith - Under construction at Zhoist. Destroyed during Operation: SILENT STORM.
Sources
- ^ Halo: Warfleet - Pg. 40
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Infinity & Beyond
- ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, p. 111
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, Chapter 27, pages 236 - 239
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, Chapter 27, page 244
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