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{{era|HCW}}
{{Title|UNSC ''Constantinople''}}
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The '''UNSC ''Constantinople''''' was a [[UNSC Navy]] vessel that was present at the [[Second Battle of Harvest]] on March 1, [[2526]]. It was destroyed by the single [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] vessel's fourth salvo along with the {{UNSCShip|Troy}} and {{UNSCShip|Lowrentz}} during [[UNSC Battle Group X-Ray|Battle Group X-Ray]]'s last desperate attempt to win the battle.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', ''[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]'', page 466</ref>
The '''UNSC ''Constantinople''''' was a {{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}} in service with the [[UNSC Navy]].{{Ref/Reuse|HND}} The ''Constantinople'' served in [[Battle Group X-Ray]], led by [[Vice Admiral]] [[Preston Jeremiah Cole|Preston Cole]], during the [[Second Battle of Harvest]] on [[2526#March|March 1, 2526]]. While the battle group engaged made a last, desperate attempt to destroy a single [[Covenant]] [[Rasus-pattern interdictor|super-destroyer]], the ''Constantinople'' was destroyed by the vessel's fourth salvo, along with the [[UNSC Troy|''Troy'']] and [[UNSC Lowrentz|''Lowrentz'']].<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe'''. ''"The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole"'', ''page 466''</ref> The ''Constantinople'' was declared "lost with all hands".{{Ref/Reuse|HND}}
 
After the [[Human-Covenant War]], the crew of the vessel, along with members of the various branches of the [[United Nations Space Command]] armed forces, were commemorated for their service at the dedication of the [[Halo Living Monument|living monument]].{{Ref/Reuse|HND}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The ship is likely named for the [[wikipedia:Constantinople|capital]] of numerous ancient and modern empires, now known as [[wikipedia:Istanbul|Istanbul]].
The ship was named for the [[wikipedia:Constantinople|capital]] of the Byzantine (and later Ottoman) Empire, it is now known as [[wikipedia:Istanbul|Istanbul]].


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
**[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]] {{1st}}
**''[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Living Monument]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}
[[Category:Human Ships]]
 
[[Category:Halo: Evolutions]]
{{DEFAULTSORT:Constantinople}}
[[Category:Halcyon-class light cruisers]]
[[Category:UNSC ships]]

Latest revision as of 19:01, March 10, 2024

This article is about the Halcyon-class cruiser. For other uses, see Constantinople.
UNSC Constantinople
Living monument Constantinople.png
Production information

Manufacturer:

Reyes-McLees Shipyards

Class:

Halcyon-class light cruiser[1]

Specifications

Engine:

Three fusion engines (possibly Mark II Hanley-Messer DFR)[2]

Slipspace drive:

Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine

Service information

Year introduced:

2526

Destroyed:

March 1, 2526

Participated battles:

Second Battle of Harvest

Affiliation:

United Nations Space Command

 

The UNSC Constantinople was a Halcyon-class light cruiser in service with the UNSC Navy.[1] The Constantinople served in Battle Group X-Ray, led by Vice Admiral Preston Cole, during the Second Battle of Harvest on March 1, 2526. While the battle group engaged made a last, desperate attempt to destroy a single Covenant super-destroyer, the Constantinople was destroyed by the vessel's fourth salvo, along with the Troy and Lowrentz.[3] The Constantinople was declared "lost with all hands".[1]

After the Human-Covenant War, the crew of the vessel, along with members of the various branches of the United Nations Space Command armed forces, were commemorated for their service at the dedication of the living monument.[1]

Trivia[edit]

The ship was named for the capital of the Byzantine (and later Ottoman) Empire, it is now known as Istanbul.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d YouTube: Heroes Never Die
  2. ^ Halo Waypoint: Data Drop 5
  3. ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe. "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole", page 466
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