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The '''UNSC ''Bellerophon''''' was a [[UNSC Frigate]] during the [[Insurrection]] and [[Human-Covenant War]]. It was captured by the [[Insurrectionist]]s and renamed the '''''Bellicose'''''. | The '''UNSC ''Bellerophon''''' was a [[UNSC Frigate]] during the [[Insurrection]] and [[Human-Covenant War]]. It was captured by the [[Insurrectionist]]s and renamed the '''''Bellicose'''''. | ||
==Background== | |||
In the first years of the 26th century the ''Bellicose'' was thrice engaged by the [[UNSC Gorgon (Destroyer)|UNSC ''Gorgon'']] commanded by the legendary [[Preston Cole]], escaping twice and on the last occasion [[Skirmish at Theta Ursae Majoris|fighting to a draw]]. On January 2, [[2504]] the ship's crew faked their own deaths during the [[Battle of Theta Ursae Majoris System]], and escaped by executing the first-known in-atmosphere slipspace transition. She would resurface years later when under an independent flag she was present for the battles of [[Battle of 18 Scorpii|18 Scorpii]] and [[Battle of Psi Serpentis|Psi Serpentis]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref>[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]], page 447</ref> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*As a UNSC ship it was named after [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellerophon Bellerophon], a hero of Greek Mythology. It was also a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellerophon_class_battleship class of battleship] in the British Royal Navy during the First World War. | *As a UNSC ship it was named after [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellerophon Bellerophon], a hero of Greek Mythology. It was also a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellerophon_class_battleship class of battleship] in the British Royal Navy during the First World War. | ||
*"Bellicose" means inclined or eager to fight. It could also be named for a World War II [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Bellicose bombing operation]. | *"Bellicose" means inclined or eager to fight. It could also be named for a World War II [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Bellicose bombing operation]. | ||
*"Bellerophon" is also an unofficial name for [[51 Pegasi B]].<ref>[[Wikipedia:51 Pegasi b]]</ref> | *"Bellerophon" is also an unofficial name for [[51 Pegasi B]].<ref>[[Wikipedia:51 Pegasi b]]</ref> | ||