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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 name="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 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"/> | 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 [[Gravitics|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"/> The destroyers comprising the "wolf-pack" [[Task Force Pantea]] each carried two squadrons of [[Nandao fighter]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Id=HOblv12}}, and a pair of Pelicans{{Ref/Novel|Id=HOblv4|HOblv|Chapter=4}}, despite their typically limited hangar space. | ||
''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"/> | ||
In "wolf-pack" task forces, ''Halberd'' destroyers carry no Marine complement.{{Ref/ | In "wolf-pack" task forces, ''Halberd'' destroyers carry no Marine complement.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=HOblv4}} | ||
===Armaments=== | ===Armaments=== | ||
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The ''Halberd''-class destroyer was the most commonly deployed [[destroyer]] class during the [[Human-Covenant War]] and the later years of the [[Insurrection]]. Such vessels were in service as early as [[2517]]<ref>''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp]]''</ref> ''Halberd''s engaged the Covenant as early as [[2525|December 2525]].<ref>''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]'', [[Halo: Collateral Damage Issue 2|Issue #2]]</ref> | The ''Halberd''-class destroyer was the most commonly deployed [[destroyer]] class during the [[Human-Covenant War]] and the later years of the [[Insurrection]]. Such vessels were in service as early as [[2517]]<ref>''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp]]''</ref> ''Halberd''s engaged the Covenant as early as [[2525|December 2525]].<ref>''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]'', [[Halo: Collateral Damage Issue 2|Issue #2]]</ref> | ||
''Halberd''-class destroyers were attached to [[Battle Group X-Ray]] in [[2526]]. Numerous destroyers from X-Ray were assigned to "wolf-pack" task forces. The operable life expectancy of the destroyers in these task forces was several weeks. One such task force, [[Task Force Pantea]], [[Battle of Netherop|fought the Covenant]] over [[Netherop]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id= | ''Halberd''-class destroyers were attached to [[Battle Group X-Ray]] in [[2526]]. Numerous destroyers from X-Ray were assigned to "wolf-pack" task forces. The operable life expectancy of the destroyers in these task forces was several weeks. One such task force, [[Task Force Pantea]], [[Battle of Netherop|fought the Covenant]] over [[Netherop]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id=HOblv4}} At least one was destroyed in the battle.{{Ref/Novel|Id=HOblv19|HOblv|Chapter=19}} Despite their powerful armament and maneuverability, many fleet officers looked down upon destroyers, considering them too ineffective against Covenant ships. It was generally agreed that seven destroyers were an even match for four [[Covenant frigate]]s.<ref name="for139"/><ref name="for169">''Halo: The Fall of Reach'', Chapter 16, p. 144 (2001 paperback); p. 169 (2010 paperback)</ref> | ||
Although ''Halberd''-class destroyers can be configured for a variety of mission types, resource shortages during the Covenant War led to most ''Halberd''s being configured purely for escort duty, with entire subsystems left out to reduce construction time.<ref name="looking glassed"/> At some point between [[2548]] and [[2552]], one destroyer of this class, {{UNSCShip|The Heart of Midlothian}}, participated in the [[Algolis Invasion]], where she destroyed five Covenant ships when the [[self-destruct]] fail-safe was initialized after she was [[Boarding|boarded]].<ref name="mithom102">''Halo: Evolutions'', "Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian", p. 102</ref> Many ''Halberd''-class destroyers participated in the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]], most notably {{UNSCShip|Iroquois}}, which was captained by [[Commander]] [[Jacob Keyes]]. During the initial skirmish, ''Iroquois'' performed the daring [[Keyes Loop]], destroying three Covenant warships in the process.<ref>''Halo: The Fall of Reach'', Chapter 18, p. 156 (2001 paperback); p. 182 (2010 paperback)</ref> Several dozen destroyers later participated in the [[Fall of Reach]] as part of the [[Epsilon Eridani Fleet]].<ref name="for359">''Halo: The Fall of Reach'', Chapter 36, p. 320 (2001 paperback); p. 359 (2010 paperback)</ref> ''Halberd'' destroyers continue to be in service with the Navy by [[2557]], with some serving with the [[UNSC Home Fleet]] over [[Earth]].<ref name="HE10">''[[Halo: Escalation]]'', [[Halo: Escalation Issue 10|Issue #10]]</ref> | Although ''Halberd''-class destroyers can be configured for a variety of mission types, resource shortages during the Covenant War led to most ''Halberd''s being configured purely for escort duty, with entire subsystems left out to reduce construction time.<ref name="looking glassed"/> At some point between [[2548]] and [[2552]], one destroyer of this class, {{UNSCShip|The Heart of Midlothian}}, participated in the [[Algolis Invasion]], where she destroyed five Covenant ships when the [[self-destruct]] fail-safe was initialized after she was [[Boarding|boarded]].<ref name="mithom102">''Halo: Evolutions'', "Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian", p. 102</ref> Many ''Halberd''-class destroyers participated in the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]], most notably {{UNSCShip|Iroquois}}, which was captained by [[Commander]] [[Jacob Keyes]]. During the initial skirmish, ''Iroquois'' performed the daring [[Keyes Loop]], destroying three Covenant warships in the process.<ref>''Halo: The Fall of Reach'', Chapter 18, p. 156 (2001 paperback); p. 182 (2010 paperback)</ref> Several dozen destroyers later participated in the [[Fall of Reach]] as part of the [[Epsilon Eridani Fleet]].<ref name="for359">''Halo: The Fall of Reach'', Chapter 36, p. 320 (2001 paperback); p. 359 (2010 paperback)</ref> ''Halberd'' destroyers continue to be in service with the Navy by [[2557]], with some serving with the [[UNSC Home Fleet]] over [[Earth]].<ref name="HE10">''[[Halo: Escalation]]'', [[Halo: Escalation Issue 10|Issue #10]]</ref> | ||
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*{{UNSCShip|Pioneer}} – Served as a staging ship for [[Operation: TALON|an operation]] against the [[United Rebel Front]].<ref name="for75"/> | *{{UNSCShip|Pioneer}} – Served as a staging ship for [[Operation: TALON|an operation]] against the [[United Rebel Front]].<ref name="for75"/> | ||
*{{UNSCShip|The Heart of Midlothian}} – Destroyed near [[Algolis]].<ref name="mithom102"/> | *{{UNSCShip|The Heart of Midlothian}} – Destroyed near [[Algolis]].<ref name="mithom102"/> | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Kayenta}} - Served as the lead of [[Task Force Pantea]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id= | *{{UNSCShip|Kayenta}} - Served as the lead of [[Task Force Pantea]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id=HOblv4}} | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Chaco}} - Served as part of [[Task Force Pantea]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id= | *{{UNSCShip|Chaco}} - Served as part of [[Task Force Pantea]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id=HOblv4}} | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Cibola}} - Served as part of [[Task Force Pantea]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id= | *{{UNSCShip|Cibola}} - Served as part of [[Task Force Pantea]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id=HOblv4}} | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Mesa Verde}} - Served as part of [[Task Force Pantea]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id= | *{{UNSCShip|Mesa Verde}} - Served as part of [[Task Force Pantea]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id=HOblv4}} | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Rio Grande}} - Served as part of [[Task Force Pantea]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id= | *{{UNSCShip|Rio Grande}} - Served as part of [[Task Force Pantea]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id=HOblv4}} | ||
==''Halo: Fleet Battles''== | ==''Halo: Fleet Battles''== | ||