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'''UNSC ''Las Vegas''''' is a [[UNSC destroyer|light destroyer]] of [[Unidentified UNSC light destroyer class|unknown classification]] in the service of the [[UNSC Navy]] during the 25th century. The ship was one of the first postings of the later-[[Vice Admiral]] [[Preston Cole]] during his early career, and became infamous due to its role in the [[Callisto Incident|''Callisto'' Incident]] - which effectively kickstarted the [[Insurrection]] conflict across [[Human colonies|human space]].{{Ref/Reuse|Cole4}}


The '''UNSC ''Las Vegas''''' was a [[UNSC destroyer]] that was involved in the [[Callisto Incident|''Callisto'' Incident]], which effectively marked the beginning of the [[Insurrection]].<ref name="HE"/>
==Service history==
On March 2, 2494, the ''Las Vegas'', alongside fellow destroyers {{UNSCShip|Buenos Aires}} and {{UNSCShip|Jericho}}, was tasked with patrolling the [[26 Draconis system]] in response to the [[Insurrectionist|insurgent]] capture of the [[UNSC corvette|corvette]], {{UNSCShip|Callisto}}. At this time, all three destroyers had yet to see combat, with weapons that had never been fired and crews that had never seen combat. Around 0300 hours on March 2, the [[battle group]] made contact with the ''Callisto'' in the 26 Draconis asteroid belt and proceeded to pursue the stolen corvette. All three destroyers were ordered by [[Captain (NAVCOM)|Captain]] [[Harold Lewis]] to coordinate fire and arm six of their respective seven [[Ares missile]] silos, before opening fire around 0315 hours. While initially considered an easy kill, the detonation of a [[nuclear weapon]] hidden in one of the asteroid masses by the rebels in a manner similar to a shaped charge saw the ''Buenos Aires'' pelted with radiation and debris, taking the brunt of the damage due to its position at the fore of the task force.{{Ref/Reuse|Cole4}}


==History==
The entire bridge crew of the ''Las Vegas'', including Captain Harold Lewis, Commander Rinkishale, and Lieutenant Taylor were killed; with the exceptions of Lieutenant Jorgenson, who was left unconscious and wounded, and Second Lieutenant Preston J. Cole, who was unharmed. As the last remaining active bridge officer, Cole took command of the ''Las Vegas'' in accordance with [[MIL JAG Order TR-19428-P]]. Cole then signaled the ''Callisto'', declaring their surrender. However, unbeknownst to the ''Callisto'', he ordered the crewmen to remove ''Las Vegas''{{'}} final remaining Ares missile from its silo and transport it to Cargo Bay 5. When the ''Callisto'' docked with the ''Las Vegas'' at Cargo Bay 5 the missile was fired directly into the corvette, crippling it. Cole then bluffed by opening the missile silos, forcing the ''Callisto''{{'}}s surrender.{{Ref/Reuse|Cole4}}
===Commissioned===
Shortly after [[2490]] the [[UNSC Corvette|corvette]] {{UNSCShip|Callisto}} was captured by insurgents, its entire crew was murdered and computer system gutted and replaced. In response, the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] sent a [[battle group]] of three light destroyers - the UNSC ''Las Vegas'', {{UNSCShip|Jericho}} and {{UNSCShip|Buenos Aires}} - to hunt down the ''Callisto''. Their crews were inexperienced and the weapons were, so far, untested.<ref name="HE"/>


===Confrontation===
The incident, widely declared a breach of [[Common Space Law]], was viewed as one of the turning points that led to the [[Insurrection]] conflict. A feed from [[External Camera A-4]], one of the video recording devices equipped on the ''Las Vegas'', was included in the report ''[[Historical/Psychological Analysis of Cole, Preston J.]]'' in [[2552]].{{Ref/Reuse|Cole4}}
On March 2, [[2494]], the battle group confronted the ''Callisto'' in the [[26 Draconis System]]. The UNSC destroyers fired six of their [[List of "seven" references in Halo|seven]] [[Ares missile]]s. In response the [[Insurrectionist]]s maneuvered behind an asteroid, on which a nuclear warhead planted beforehand then detonated in the direction of the battle group. The ''Buenos Aires'' was destroyed and the other two destroyers were severely damaged. The entire bridge crew of the ''Las Vegas'', including Captain Harold Lewis, Commander Rinkishale, and Lieutenant Taylor were killed; with the exceptions of Lieutenant Jorgenson, who was left unconscious and wounded, and Second Lieutenant Preston J. Cole, who was unharmed. As the last remaining active bridge officer, Cole took command of the ''Las Vegas''.<ref name="HE"/>


Cole signaled the ''Callisto'', declaring their surrender. However, unknown to the ''Callisto'', he ordered the crewmen to remove ''Las Vegas'''s last Ares missile from its silo and transport it to Cargo Bay 5. When the ''Callisto'' docked with the ''Las Vegas'' at Cargo Bay 5 the missile was fired directly into the corvette, crippling it and forcing its surrender.<ref name="HE"/>
==Crew==
*[[Captain (NAVCOM)|Captain]] [[Harold Lewis]] - Captain
*[[Commander]] [[Rinkishale]] - First mate
*[[Lieutenant]] [[Taylor]] -
*Lieutenant [[Jorgenson]] - Weapons officer
*[[Second Lieutenant]] [[Preston Jeremiah Cole|Preston J. Cole]] - Navigation officer


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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==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}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


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Latest revision as of 07:29, October 22, 2023

Las Vegas
Ship history
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Name:

Las Vegas

Class:

Unidentified UNSC light destroyer class[1]

Namesake:

Las Vegas, Nevada, URNA

Operator:

UNSC Navy[1]

Status:

In active service as of, March 2, 2494[1]

General characteristics

Type:

Light destroyer[1]

Power plant:

2 fusion reactors (1 primary, 1 secondary)[1]

Slipspace drive:

Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine[1]

Armaments:

7 Ares missile silos[1]

 

UNSC Las Vegas is a light destroyer of unknown classification in the service of the UNSC Navy during the 25th century. The ship was one of the first postings of the later-Vice Admiral Preston Cole during his early career, and became infamous due to its role in the Callisto Incident - which effectively kickstarted the Insurrection conflict across human space.[1]

Service history[edit]

On March 2, 2494, the Las Vegas, alongside fellow destroyers UNSC Buenos Aires and UNSC Jericho, was tasked with patrolling the 26 Draconis system in response to the insurgent capture of the corvette, UNSC Callisto. At this time, all three destroyers had yet to see combat, with weapons that had never been fired and crews that had never seen combat. Around 0300 hours on March 2, the battle group made contact with the Callisto in the 26 Draconis asteroid belt and proceeded to pursue the stolen corvette. All three destroyers were ordered by Captain Harold Lewis to coordinate fire and arm six of their respective seven Ares missile silos, before opening fire around 0315 hours. While initially considered an easy kill, the detonation of a nuclear weapon hidden in one of the asteroid masses by the rebels in a manner similar to a shaped charge saw the Buenos Aires pelted with radiation and debris, taking the brunt of the damage due to its position at the fore of the task force.[1]

The entire bridge crew of the Las Vegas, including Captain Harold Lewis, Commander Rinkishale, and Lieutenant Taylor were killed; with the exceptions of Lieutenant Jorgenson, who was left unconscious and wounded, and Second Lieutenant Preston J. Cole, who was unharmed. As the last remaining active bridge officer, Cole took command of the Las Vegas in accordance with MIL JAG Order TR-19428-P. Cole then signaled the Callisto, declaring their surrender. However, unbeknownst to the Callisto, he ordered the crewmen to remove Las Vegas' final remaining Ares missile from its silo and transport it to Cargo Bay 5. When the Callisto docked with the Las Vegas at Cargo Bay 5 the missile was fired directly into the corvette, crippling it. Cole then bluffed by opening the missile silos, forcing the Callisto's surrender.[1]

The incident, widely declared a breach of Common Space Law, was viewed as one of the turning points that led to the Insurrection conflict. A feed from External Camera A-4, one of the video recording devices equipped on the Las Vegas, was included in the report Historical/Psychological Analysis of Cole, Preston J. in 2552.[1]

Crew[edit]

Trivia[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Halo: Evolutions - The Impossible Life and Possible Death of Preston J. Cole, section 4
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