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The '''Hull Classification Symbol''' is placed on each and every [[UNSC]] ship. Different types and sizes of ship have different classification symbols. Placed after the symbol is a number. Each ship of that class gets a different number. This way, the Hull Classification Symbol is a sort of numerical identification system for ships, other than their names.  
The '''Hull Classification Symbol''' is placed on each and every [[UNSC]] ship. Different types and sizes of ship have different classification symbols. Placed after the symbol is a number. Each ship of that class gets a different number. This way, the Hull Classification Symbol is a sort of numerical identification system for ships, other than their names.  


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**''[[UNSC Onan]]'' (DDA-147)
**''[[UNSC Onan]]'' (DDA-147)


*'''FFG: Guided Missile Frigate'''  
*'''FFG: Guided Missile Frigates'''  
**''[[UNSC In Amber Clad]]'' (FFG-142)
**''[[UNSC In Amber Clad]]'' (FFG-142)


Revision as of 18:42, July 31, 2007

The Hull Classification Symbol is placed on each and every UNSC ship. Different types and sizes of ship have different classification symbols. Placed after the symbol is a number. Each ship of that class gets a different number. This way, the Hull Classification Symbol is a sort of numerical identification system for ships, other than their names.

The symbol is based off of a system of the same name used by the ancient United States Navy. The symbols have a few things in common, a symbol beginning with "FF" generally denotes a Frigate, "DD" a Destroyer, "C" a Cruiser or Carrier, and "B" a Battleship. The rest of the letters vary depending on the type of vessel. There can be dozens of types of each class of vessel.

Symbols

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