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A battle group is an organization of ships that is generally smaller than a fleet. Battle groups are usually created on a temporary basis, with a specific mission or to accomplish a specific task.[1][2][3] The term applies to both UNSC and Covenant naval groups.[4]
UNSC
Battle groups are usually commanded by an admiral, though there have been instances of smaller battle groups being led by captains.[2] Each battle group is assigned a number or a code name.[5] A UNSC battle group whose flagship is a carrier is referred to as a carrier group.[6] By 2552, all UNSC battle groups had a prowler assigned to their ranks, to provide electronic intelligence and to gain an advantage over the enemy by laying minefields.[7]
Known UNSC battle groups
Covenant
In the Covenant Navy, the term "battle group" applies to smaller, individual groups larger fleets routinely splinter into during fleet engagements; for example, the Fleet of Particular Justice divided into several "CCS-class battle groups", each consisting of three CCS-class battlecruisers, during the Battle of Installation 04.[8]
Although the Covenant organize smaller fleet units on a temporary basis similar to UNSC battle groups, the divide between a fleet and a battle group appears to be more elusive; for example, the Fleet of Sacred Consecration was still identified as a fleet despite only consisting of 15 ships.[9]
Trivia
- The funding of the SPARTAN-II Program, including their MJOLNIR armor and training, cost about as much as a battle group.[10]
Sources
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx
- ^ a b Halo Wars: Genesis
- ^ Halo: Evolutions, "The Impossible Life and Possible Death of Preston J. Cole"
- ^ Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Library: CCS-class battlecruiser
- ^ Halo Graphic Novel, page 86
- ^ Bungie.net: Military Power: Reach (excerpt from CAA FACTBOOK l.update 1.5.2550)
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 329
- ^ Halo: Combat Evolved campaign level, The Pillar of Autumn ("I've isolated approach signatures from multiple CCS-class battle groups, make it three capital ships per group.")
- ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 180
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 45