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===Crew and complement=== | ===Crew and complement=== | ||
The single [[hangar bay]] of the ''Halberd'' class is small and confined, with little maneuvering room for shuttlecraft.{{Ref/Reuse|cp25}} When the ''Halberd''-class destroyer was introduced, its hangar was considered state-of-the-art, featuring a specialized set of [[Gravitics|gravity generators]] that can decelerate incoming small craft,{{Ref/Reuse|wf32}} which can also be reconfigured to fit an electromagnetic catapult launch assist that can quickly deploy shuttlecraft.{{Ref/Reuse|Mythos}} Traditional electromagnetic launch hooks and arrestor cables are still fitted, in case of emergencies.{{Ref/Reuse|wf32}} Unlike most warships of the UNSC Navy, they do not carry [[space fighter]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|for139}} They do, however, carry two [[D77-TC Pelican]] [[dropship]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|wf32}}{{Ref/Reuse|cp25}} | The single [[hangar bay]] of the ''Halberd'' class is small and confined, with little maneuvering room for shuttlecraft.{{Ref/Reuse|cp25}} When the ''Halberd''-class destroyer was introduced, its hangar was considered state-of-the-art, featuring a specialized set of [[Gravitics|gravity generators]] that can decelerate incoming small craft,{{Ref/Reuse|wf32}} which can also be reconfigured to fit an electromagnetic catapult launch assist that can quickly deploy shuttlecraft.{{Ref/Reuse|Mythos}} Traditional electromagnetic launch hooks and arrestor cables are still fitted, in case of emergencies.{{Ref/Reuse|wf32}} Unlike most warships of the UNSC Navy, they do not carry [[space fighter]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|for139}} They do, however, carry two [[D77-TC Pelican]] [[dropship]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|wf32}}{{Ref/Reuse|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/Reuse|wf32}} The crew quarters are cramped with limited recreational facilities{{Ref/Reuse|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/Reuse|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/Reuse|wf32}} The crew quarters are cramped with limited recreational facilities{{Ref/Reuse|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/Reuse|wf32}} | ||
In "wolf-pack" task forces, ''Halberd'' destroyers carry no Marine complement.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=HOblv4}} | In "wolf-pack" task forces, ''Halberd'' destroyers carry no Marine complement, though they could exchange it for extra aircraft. For example, the destroyers comprising the [[Task Force Pantea]] traded their Marine detachments for two squadrons of [[Nandao fighter]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Id=HOblv12}}, and a pair of Pelicans.{{Ref/Novel|Id=HOblv4|HOblv|Chapter=4}} | ||
===Armaments=== | ===Armaments=== | ||
