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The '''''UNSC Iroquois''''' was a [[UNSC Destroyer]] commanded by [[Jacob Keyes]] during the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]]. The Iroquois was one of the [[UNSC]]'s newer models, leaving the Space Dock at [[Reach]] only 3 months before the battle of [[Sigma Octanus IV]]. The Iroquois was armed with 2 [[Mac|MAC cannons]], 26 oversized [[Archer Missiles|Archer Missile]] pods, and 3 [[Shiva nuclear Warhead]]s. Covered with 2 meters of [[Titanium-A]] battleplating and [[Vanadium Steel]] alloy, the Iroquois could dish out and take a tremendous amount of punishment. The Iroquois also had a nonregulation crimson warstripe painted on each side. During the battle of [[Sigma Octanus IV]] they were battered. The dockmaster of [[Cradle]] offered to repaint or remove them, but Keyes declined both offers.
The [[UNSC]] ' ' Iroquois ' ' is a [[UNSC Destroyer|destroyer]]. It was manufactured sometime in April of [[2552]]. Three months after manufacturing, on July 17 of 2552, it was the first ship to respond to the [[Covenant]] attack on [[Sigma Octanus IV]]. It was subsequently involved in the ensuing battle, which lasted until July 18.


During the battle at Sigma Octanus IV, 4 dozen UNSC ships engaged 20 [[Covenant]] craft. Seven [[human]] craft survived. The Iroquois destroyed a stealth ship receiving an encrypted transmission from the surface. Once it was destroyed, the surviving Covenant ships broke off and fled. The Iroquois headed back to [[Reach]] for debriefing, but unfortunately, a [[Covenant]] probe tracked the motions of the Iroquois, and transmitted every location the Iroquois was at. This is how the Covenant found Reach.
The ship is outfitted with 2 [[MAC|MAC cannons]], 26 oversized [[Archer Missiles|Archer Missile pods]], and 3 [[Shiva|Shiva nuclear-tipped missiles]]. Covered with 2 meters of [[Titanium-A|Titanium-A battleplating]] and [[Vanadium Steel|Vanadium Steel alloy]]. It also has a red warstripe painted on each side.


After [[Captain keyes]] takes command of the [[UNSC Pillar of Autumn]] the Iroquois is never heard of again so its statues is unclear, but if it was present at the [[Battle of Reach]] its mostly destroyed.
The ship was commanded by [[Commander]] [[Jacob Keyes]]. He happened to be near Sigma Octanus IV when the Covenant were detected there. The ' 'Iroqouis ' ' fought with four Covenant vessels: one [[Covenant carrier|carrier]], one [[Covenant Destroyer|destroyer]], and two [[Covenant Frigate|frigates]]. Commander Keyes destroyed the Covenant destroyer and both Covenant frigates using a maneuver later called the [[Keyes Loop]] and a Shiva nuclear-tipped missile. The Covenant carrier deployed dropships and fled to [[Slipspace]].
 
Commander Keyes received a promotion to [[Captain]]. Twenty Covenant ships dropped out of Slipspace and prepared to attack. The UNSC force was four dozen. The ' ' Iroquois ' ', which had been severely wounded during the Keyes Loop, broke formation after the opening salvo and rammed a Covenant [[Covenant Stealth Corvette|stealth corvette]].
 
As the battle came to a close, the ' ' Iroquois ' ' was tagged by a Covenant [[Spy Probe|spy probe]] and subsequently led the Covenant to [[Reach]].
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The UNSC ' ' Iroquois ' ' is a destroyer. It was manufactured sometime in April of 2552. Three months after manufacturing, on July 17 of 2552, it was the first ship to respond to the Covenant attack on Sigma Octanus IV. It was subsequently involved in the ensuing battle, which lasted until July 18.

The ship is outfitted with 2 MAC cannons, 26 oversized Archer Missile pods, and 3 Shiva nuclear-tipped missiles. Covered with 2 meters of Titanium-A battleplating and Vanadium Steel alloy. It also has a red warstripe painted on each side.

The ship was commanded by Commander Jacob Keyes. He happened to be near Sigma Octanus IV when the Covenant were detected there. The ' 'Iroqouis ' ' fought with four Covenant vessels: one carrier, one destroyer, and two frigates. Commander Keyes destroyed the Covenant destroyer and both Covenant frigates using a maneuver later called the Keyes Loop and a Shiva nuclear-tipped missile. The Covenant carrier deployed dropships and fled to Slipspace.

Commander Keyes received a promotion to Captain. Twenty Covenant ships dropped out of Slipspace and prepared to attack. The UNSC force was four dozen. The ' ' Iroquois ' ', which had been severely wounded during the Keyes Loop, broke formation after the opening salvo and rammed a Covenant stealth corvette.

As the battle came to a close, the ' ' Iroquois ' ' was tagged by a Covenant spy probe and subsequently led the Covenant to Reach. Template:UNSC Destroyers

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