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[[File:Eridanus battle.png|thumb|250px|The Navy engaging insurgent vessels during Operation: TREBUCHET.]] | [[File:Eridanus battle.png|thumb|250px|The Navy engaging insurgent vessels during Operation: TREBUCHET.]] | ||
Such low-level operations continued until the [[Insurrection]], which forced the Navy to develop a modern space warfare doctrine. Beginning with the [[Callisto Incident]] of [[2494]], the UNSC Navy was involved in a series of small but important actions against [[Insurrectionists]] across human space.<ref name="evolutions cole">'''Halo: Evolutions''', "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole"</ref> In 2494, the [[Eridanus Government]] requested aid from the UNSC when rebels performed a well-planned and efficiently executed [[terrorism|terrorist]] campaign on the planet. This led to [[Operation: CHARLEMAGNE]] in [[2494|January | Such low-level operations continued until the [[Insurrection]], which forced the Navy to develop a modern space warfare doctrine. Beginning with the [[Callisto Incident]] of [[2494]], the UNSC Navy was involved in a series of small but important actions against [[Insurrectionists]] across human space.<ref name="evolutions cole">'''Halo: Evolutions''', "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole"</ref> In 2494, the [[Eridanus Government]] requested aid from the UNSC when rebels performed a well-planned and efficiently executed [[terrorism|terrorist]] campaign on the planet. This led to [[Operation: CHARLEMAGNE]] in [[2494|January 2496]], when the UNSC Navy responded to the government's requests and began their campaign to retake Eridanus II, deploying a battle group to engage the makeshift Insurrectionist defense fleet.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 44'' (2011 edition)</ref> The clandestine activities of the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] also proved to be particularly useful in dealing with Insurrectionists during [[Operation: TREBUCHET]] in the [[Eridanus system|Eridanus]] and [[Epsilon Eridani system]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''pages 9-20''</ref> The Navy played an important role in the elimination of rebel cells and in engagements of more organized insurgent groups—most notably the [[United Rebel Front]]. Other major battles and engagements the UNSC Navy participated in include the [[Battle of Theta Ursae Majoris]] and the [[Skirmish at Capella]].{{Ref/Reuse|evolutions cole}} | ||
The lessons learned from the space engagements of the Insurrection may have contributed to the UNSC's eventual victory in the [[Human-Covenant War]]. From the Insurrection came the [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]], [[titanium-A armor]], naval protocols, and advances in ship-to-ship warfare tactics, all of which would prove crucial in humanity's fight against the Covenant. Furthermore, the Insurrection also saw the beginning of the career of [[Preston Cole]], who would make an enormously decisive commitment to the Human-Covenant War.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''', "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole", ''page 457''</ref> | The lessons learned from the space engagements of the Insurrection may have contributed to the UNSC's eventual victory in the [[Human-Covenant War]]. From the Insurrection came the [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]], [[titanium-A armor]], naval protocols, and advances in ship-to-ship warfare tactics, all of which would prove crucial in humanity's fight against the Covenant. Furthermore, the Insurrection also saw the beginning of the career of [[Preston Cole]], who would make an enormously decisive commitment to the Human-Covenant War.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''', "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole", ''page 457''</ref> | ||
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The primary offensive armament of UNSC spacecraft is the [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]] (MAC). These are high velocity coil guns that are used to accelerate projectiles ranging in mass from 600 metric tons in the case of smaller warships, and 3,000 tons in the case of Super MAC platforms. These projectiles are composed of [[titanium]], [[depleted uranium]], or [[tungsten]] with a [[Iron (element)|ferrous]] core. | The primary offensive armament of UNSC spacecraft is the [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]] (MAC). These are high velocity coil guns that are used to accelerate projectiles ranging in mass from 600 metric tons in the case of smaller warships, and 3,000 tons in the case of Super MAC platforms. These projectiles are composed of [[titanium]], [[depleted uranium]], or [[tungsten]] with a [[Iron (element)|ferrous]] core. | ||
The UNSC frigate ''[[UNSC Gettysburg|Gettysburg]]'' is quoted as firing a 600 ton shell at 30 kilometers per second.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 108'' (2001 edition); ''page 130'' (2010 edition)</ref> Before Reach fell, the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} was equipped with a modified MAC that could quickly fire three lighter projectiles in succession instead of just one heavier projectile. It was originally intended to allow the ''Pillar of Autumn'' a better chance of disabling a Covenant ship, which was a feature required for a mission that was later scrubbed following the [[Fall of Reach]]. | The UNSC frigate ''[[UNSC Gettysburg|Gettysburg]]'' is quoted as firing a 600-ton shell at 30 kilometers per second.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 108'' (2001 edition); ''page 130'' (2010 edition)</ref> Before Reach fell, the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} was equipped with a modified MAC that could quickly fire three lighter projectiles in succession instead of just one heavier projectile. It was originally intended to allow the ''Pillar of Autumn'' a better chance of disabling a Covenant ship, which was a feature required for a mission that was later scrubbed following the [[Fall of Reach]]. | ||
Almost all UNSC warships are equipped with [[M58 Archer missile]] pods for ship-to-ship engagements, which prove most effective against unshielded targets. A common tactic among UNSC ships is to disable the target's shields with MAC rounds and then pummel it with Archer missiles.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 128'' (2010 edition)</ref> In [[2525]], UNSC ships carried [[Fusion rocket|fusion missiles]] as an offensive weapon.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 118''</ref> They seem to have been removed or replaced in later years. UNSC ships may also carry [[Shiva-class nuclear missile]]s.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 147''</ref> In addition, the UNSC mounts [[Point-defense gun|50mm auto-cannons]] on its ships for defense against enemy fighters and boarding craft, controlled by shipboard [[Artificial intelligence|AIs]].<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 19''</ref> | Almost all UNSC warships are equipped with [[M58 Archer missile]] pods for ship-to-ship engagements, which prove most effective against unshielded targets. A common tactic among UNSC ships is to disable the target's shields with MAC rounds and then pummel it with Archer missiles.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 128'' (2010 edition)</ref> In [[2525]], UNSC ships carried [[Fusion rocket|fusion missiles]] as an offensive weapon.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 118''</ref> They seem to have been removed or replaced in later years. UNSC ships may also carry [[Shiva-class nuclear missile]]s.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 147''</ref> In addition, the UNSC mounts [[Point-defense gun|50mm auto-cannons]] on its ships for defense against enemy fighters and boarding craft, controlled by shipboard [[Artificial intelligence|AIs]].<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 19''</ref> | ||
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===Ships=== | ===Ships=== | ||
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The largest vessels of the UNSC fleet are [[UNSC carrier|carrier]]s and [[UNSC supercarrier|supercarriers]].{{Ref/Reuse|tfor}} While possessing weapons of their own, their primary role is to deploy fighter craft such as the [[GA-TL1 Longsword]], and may serve as [[flagship]]s in fleet actions.{{Ref/Reuse|goo}} If a carrier is unavailable, however, then heavily | The largest vessels of the UNSC fleet are [[UNSC carrier|carrier]]s and [[UNSC supercarrier|supercarriers]].{{Ref/Reuse|tfor}} While possessing weapons of their own, their primary role is to deploy fighter craft such as the [[GA-TL1 Longsword]], and may serve as [[flagship]]s in fleet actions.{{Ref/Reuse|goo}} If a carrier is unavailable, however, then heavily armed and armored [[cruiser]]s may fill this role.{{Ref/Reuse|tfor}} The UNSC Navy has fielded numerous carrier types, among them the {{Class|Epoch|heavy carrier}}, the {{Class|Orion|assault carrier}}, and the postwar {{Class|Poseidon|light carrier}}. The [[Punic-class supercarrier]]s, among the largest vessels in human history, upheld the Navy's outreach and field capabilities as "Space Control Vehicles" before assuming offensive roles in the Human-Covenant War. The ''Punic''-class was one of the few vessels to rival those of the Covenant in terms of tonnage and firepower. The current flagship of the UNSC Navy is the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}, the first of the [[Infinity-class supercarrier|''Infinity''-class supercarriers]] which make use of defensive and offensive advances reverse-engineered from both Forerunner and Covenant technologies, with the specific intention of matching Covenant warships in terms of offensive firepower.{{Ref/Reuse|Glasslands 422}} The UNSC Navy has operated four known classes of cruiser; the {{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}}, the {{Class|Valiant|super-heavy cruiser}}, the now-obsolete {{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}}, and the postwar {{Class|Autumn|heavy cruiser}}.<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 191''</ref> | ||
[[UNSC destroyer]]s and [[UNSC frigate|frigate]]s of various classes are used for escorting larger cruisers and carriers, as well as for independent patrol and scouting operations. Both are roughly the same size, but destroyers are designed with greater emphasis on firepower and [[Titanium-A armor|armor]] over versatility.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 139''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''', "[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]"</ref> Frigates are multi-purpose warships that are used in a broad range of roles, ranging from heavy air support to fighter escort and fleet engagements. Some UNSC frigates are equipped with a sizeable cargo bay for larger [[D77-TC Pelican|dropships]] and armor complements. The UNSC has also employed [[Stalwart-class light frigate|light frigates]] equipped with stealth systems in a specialized reconnaissance role.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 35''</ref> | [[UNSC destroyer]]s and [[UNSC frigate|frigate]]s of various classes are used for escorting larger cruisers and carriers, as well as for independent patrol and scouting operations. Both are roughly the same size, but destroyers are designed with greater emphasis on firepower and [[Titanium-A armor|armor]] over versatility.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 139''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''', "[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]"</ref> Frigates are multi-purpose warships that are used in a broad range of roles, ranging from heavy air support to fighter escort and fleet engagements. Some UNSC frigates are equipped with a sizeable cargo bay for larger [[D77-TC Pelican|dropships]] and armor complements. The UNSC has also employed [[Stalwart-class light frigate|light frigates]] equipped with stealth systems in a specialized reconnaissance role.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 35''</ref> | ||
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