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The single [[hangar bay]] of the ''Halberd'' class is small and confined, with little maneuvering room for shuttlecraft.<ref name="cp25"/> When the ''Halberd''-class destroyer was introduced, its hangar was considered state-of-the-art, featuring a specialized set of gravity generators that can decelerate incoming small craft,<ref name="wf32"/> | The single [[hangar bay]] of the ''Halberd'' class is small and confined, with little maneuvering room for shuttlecraft.<ref name="cp25"/> When the ''Halberd''-class destroyer was introduced, its hangar was considered state-of-the-art, featuring a specialized set of gravity generators that can decelerate incoming small craft,<ref name="wf32"/> which can also be reconfigured to fit an electromagnetic catapult launch assist that can quickly deploy shuttlecraft.<ref name="Mythos"/> Traditional electromagnetic launch hooks and arrestor cables are still fitted, in case of emergencies.<ref name="wf32"/> Unlike most warships of the UNSC Navy, they do not carry [[space fighter]]s.<ref name="for139"/> They do, however, carry two [[D77-TC Pelican]] [[dropship]]s.<ref name="wf32"/><ref name="cp25"/> | ||
''Halberd'' destroyers are only crewed by 250 sailors, a relatively small crew for a ship of its size. They also carry a small complement of fifty [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]], enough for a single [[platoon]].<ref name="wf32"/> The crew quarters are cramped with limited recreational facilities<ref name="Mythos"/> and only basic kitchen facilities. Strictly utilitarian in design, each crew member is allocated a single sleeping pod, though some personnel may have to share the same pod with another when the ship carries additional personnel.<ref name="wf32"/> | ''Halberd'' destroyers are only crewed by 250 sailors, a relatively small crew for a ship of its size. They also carry a small complement of fifty [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]], enough for a single [[platoon]].<ref name="wf32"/> The crew quarters are cramped with limited recreational facilities<ref name="Mythos"/> and only basic kitchen facilities. Strictly utilitarian in design, each crew member is allocated a single sleeping pod, though some personnel may have to share the same pod with another when the ship carries additional personnel.<ref name="wf32"/> | ||