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'''UNSC ''Jericho''''' was a [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[UNSC Destroyer|Destroyer]] in the late 25th century.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]", ''page 438''</ref> | '''UNSC ''Jericho''''' was a [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[UNSC Destroyer|Destroyer]] in the late 25th century. In [[2494]], it was involved in the [[Callisto Incident|''Callisto'' Incident]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]", ''page 438 (2009 edition)''</ref> | ||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
After the [[UNSC corvette]] [[UNSC Callisto|''Callisto'']] was captured by [[Insurrectionists]], the UNSC sent a group of destroyers to recapture it: the ''Jericho'', the [[UNSC Las Vegas|''Las Vegas'']], and the [[UNSC Buenos Aires|''Buenos Aires'']]. | |||
On March 2, 2494, the group found the ''Callisto'' in the [[26 Draconis System]], and the destroyers each fired six of their [[Ares Missile]]s. However, the ''Callisto'' managed to avoid destruction by hiding behind an asteroid. They then | On March 2, 2494, the group found the ''Callisto'' in the [[26 Draconis System]], and the destroyers each fired six of their [[Ares Missile]]s. However, the ''Callisto'' managed to avoid destruction by hiding behind an [[asteroid]]. They then shattered the rock towards the UNSC ships by detonating a [[Nuclear weapon|nuclear warhead]] that had been planted earlier. The ''Buenos Aires'' was destroyed and lost with all hands. The ''Jericho'' and ''Las Vegas'' were severely damaged. [[External Camera 6-K]], part of the sensory equipment on the ''Jericho'', was destroyed in the incident. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
It is most likely named after the city of [[Wikipedia:Jericho|Jericho]]. | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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UNSC Jericho was a UNSC Destroyer in the late 25th century. In 2494, it was involved in the Callisto Incident.[1]
Operational history
After the UNSC corvette Callisto was captured by Insurrectionists, the UNSC sent a group of destroyers to recapture it: the Jericho, the Las Vegas, and the Buenos Aires.
On March 2, 2494, the group found the Callisto in the 26 Draconis System, and the destroyers each fired six of their Ares Missiles. However, the Callisto managed to avoid destruction by hiding behind an asteroid. They then shattered the rock towards the UNSC ships by detonating a nuclear warhead that had been planted earlier. The Buenos Aires was destroyed and lost with all hands. The Jericho and Las Vegas were severely damaged. External Camera 6-K, part of the sensory equipment on the Jericho, was destroyed in the incident.
Trivia
It is most likely named after the city of Jericho.
List of appearances
- Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe
- The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole", page 438 (2009 edition)
