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The Orhrus Battle Group is a formation consisting of two ''Epoch''-class heavy carriers with [[YSS-1000 Sabre]]s.<ref name="fb124"/> | The Orhrus Battle Group is a formation consisting of two ''Epoch''-class heavy carriers with [[YSS-1000 Sabre]]s.<ref name="fb124"/> | ||
Though the YSS-1000 Sabre technically entered service in 2547, it proved to be too expensive to enter mass production given the loss of critical Inner Colony manufacturing hubs and shortage of skilled pilots. While these problems had been nearly resolved by late 2552, the Covenant arrival in Epsilon Eridani ended plans to replace select | Though the YSS-1000 Sabre technically entered service in 2547, it proved to be too expensive to enter mass production given the loss of critical Inner Colony manufacturing hubs and shortage of skilled pilots. While these problems had been nearly resolved by late 2552, the Covenant arrival in Epsilon Eridani ended plans to replace select Broadsword squadrons with the new fighter. Had Reach remained unmolested the plan was to place Sabres aboard the remaining carriers first, then roll out the fighters to lead ships in the most experienced squadrons and battle groups.<ref name="fb124"/> | ||
===Shield Wall Battle Group=== | ===Shield Wall Battle Group=== | ||