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The '''UNSC ''Iroquois''''' was a | The '''UNSC ''Iroquois''''' was a [[UNSC destroyer|destroyer]] in-commission with the [[UNSC Navy]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. Commissioned in [[2552|April 2552]],<ref name="Reach139"/> ''Iroquois'' would be the first ship to respond to the converging [[Covenant Navy|Covenant fleet]] en-route to [[Sigma Octanus IV]] on July 17th, 2552. Her first commanding officer was then-[[Jacob Keyes|Commander Jacob Keyes]] who executed the famed "[[Keyes Loop]]" maneuver; his exemplary performance would lead him to be reassigned as commander of the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}. | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
The ''Iroquois'' was outfitted with two [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|Magnetic Accelerator Cannons]], 26 oversized [[Archer Missile|Archer | The ''Iroquois'' was outfitted with two [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|Magnetic Accelerator Cannons]], 26 oversized [[Archer Missile|Archer missile pods]], and three [[Shiva-class nuclear missile]]s. | ||
The ''Iroquois'' was covered with two meters of [[Titanium-A armor|Titanium-A battleplating]] and [[Vanadium steel|Vanadium steel alloy]]. It was painted with non-regulation, red war stripes painted on each side due to the name "Iroquois," a reference to | The ''Iroquois'' was covered with two meters of [[Titanium-A armor|Titanium-A battleplating]] and [[Vanadium steel|Vanadium steel alloy]]. It was painted with non-regulation, red war stripes painted on each side due to the name "Iroquois," a reference to the Native American tribe of the same name. <ref name="Reach139"/> The ship also features a circular shaped bridge. Commander Keyes approved of the ship's war stripes painted on the ship, but intended to have them removed anyway. Both stripes would be damaged during the Keyes Loop. The commanding officer of the repair ship {{UNSCShip|Cradle}} offered to repaint them for Keyes, but refused the offer, choosing to leave the damage intact to display its battle history. | ||
==Service history== | ==Service history== | ||
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During the Covenant invasion of Sigma Octanus IV, the ''Iroquois'' was the first initial force to respond to the attack. The ''Iroquois'' engaged on the Covenant fleet which consisted of one {{Class|DDS|carrier}}, one [[Covenant destroyer|destroyer]] and two [[Covenant frigate|frigates]]. Though outnumbered, the ''Iroquois'' managed to destroy the Covenant destroyer and frigates using a [[Keyes Loop|decisive maneuver]] and a [[Shiva-class nuclear missile]].<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''pages 146-154''</ref> The carrier avoided the engagement, headed groundside to deploy its Covenant ground forces and left the system. The ''Iroquois'', still in orbit and badly damaged by the maneuver pulled off by Commander Keyes, deployed the SPARTAN-IIs to engage the Covenant forces on the surface of Sigma Octanus IV towards Cote d'Azur. | During the Covenant invasion of Sigma Octanus IV, the ''Iroquois'' was the first initial force to respond to the attack. The ''Iroquois'' engaged on the Covenant fleet which consisted of one {{Class|DDS|carrier}}, one [[Covenant destroyer|destroyer]] and two [[Covenant frigate|frigates]]. Though outnumbered, the ''Iroquois'' managed to destroy the Covenant destroyer and frigates using a [[Keyes Loop|decisive maneuver]] and a [[Shiva-class nuclear missile]].<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''pages 146-154''</ref> The carrier avoided the engagement, headed groundside to deploy its Covenant ground forces and left the system. The ''Iroquois'', still in orbit and badly damaged by the maneuver pulled off by Commander Keyes, deployed the SPARTAN-IIs to engage the Covenant forces on the surface of Sigma Octanus IV towards Cote d'Azur. | ||
After the engagement, the ''Iroquois'' needed major repairs due to the damage it received; the ship needed to replacement for its underside armor, a full engine overhaul, 15% replacements of electronic systems, five new superconducting magnets, as well as a replenished supply of Archer missiles, MAC rounds and Shiva nuclear warheads.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''pages 156-157''</ref> The ship was repaired on the '' | After the engagement, the ''Iroquois'' needed major repairs due to the damage it received; the ship needed to replacement for its underside armor, a full engine overhaul, 15% replacements of electronic systems, five new superconducting magnets, as well as a replenished supply of Archer missiles, MAC rounds and Shiva nuclear warheads.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''pages 156-157''</ref> The ship was repaired on the ''Cradle'' that arrived at Sigma Octanus system along with a fleet led by [[Hieronymus Michael Stanforth|Admiral Michael Stanforth]]. However, full repairs to the ''Iroquois'' were not possible as the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]] began with the arrival of a larger Covenant fleet. | ||
===Battle of Sigma Octanus IV=== | ===Battle of Sigma Octanus IV=== | ||
{{Main|Battle of Sigma Octanus IV}} | {{Main|Battle of Sigma Octanus IV}} | ||
[[File:Covenant Stealth Corvette Collides with UNSC Iroquois.jpg|220px|thumb|left|The ''Iroquois'' rams a Covenant stealth corvette over Sigma Octanus IV.]] | [[File:Covenant Stealth Corvette Collides with UNSC Iroquois.jpg|220px|thumb|left|The ''Iroquois'' rams a Covenant stealth corvette over Sigma Octanus IV.]] | ||
The ''Iroquois'' participated in the Battle of Sigma Octanus IV, despite not being fully repaired. During the engagement, the ''Iroquois'' spotted a [[Covenant stealth corvette]] in orbit above the planet and attempted to destroy it with a barrage of Archer missiles. The barrage missed its target when the corvette jammed the missile guidance locks. In response, the ''Iroquois'' rammed the corvette, stopping Covenant ground forces from transmitting data from the planet's surface. With the Covenant ground operation foiled by [[ | The ''Iroquois'' participated in the Battle of Sigma Octanus IV, despite not being fully repaired. During the engagement, the ''Iroquois'' spotted a [[Covenant stealth corvette|stealth corvette]] in orbit above the planet and attempted to destroy it with a barrage of Archer missiles. The barrage missed its target when the corvette jammed the missile guidance locks. In response, the ''Iroquois'' rammed the corvette, stopping Covenant ground forces from transmitting data from the planet's surface. With the Covenant ground operation foiled by [[Blue Team|Spartan Blue Team]], the remaining Covenant vessels fled the system. | ||
Shortly after the battle, the ''Iroquois'' was tagged by a Covenant [[spy probe]], subsequently leading the Covenant to the | Shortly after the battle, the ''Iroquois'' was tagged by a Covenant [[spy probe]], subsequently leading the Covenant to the colony and military stronghold of [[Reach]]. <ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''pages 215-216''</ref><ref group="note">It should be noted that the Covenant could have potentially obtained the coordinates of Reach during the Battle of Sigma Octanus IV. The [[Forerunner]] [[Sigma Octanus IV artifact|artifact]] in the [[Côte d'Azur Museum of Natural History]] provided coordinates to the [[Soell|Soell system]], which is also the location of [[Installation 04]] and also the coordinates to Reach.</ref> Captain Keyes and his bridge crew would be reassigned to the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} just prior to the [[Fall of Reach|invasion of Reach]] in [[2552|August 2552]]. | ||
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==Crew== | ==Crew== | ||
*[[Jacob Keyes|Commander Jacob Keyes]] — Commanding Officer | |||
*[[ | *[[Aki Hikowa|Lieutenant Aki Hikowa]] — Weapons Officer | ||
*[[Hall|Lieutenant Hall]] — Operations Officer | |||
*[[Jaggers|Lieutenant Jaggers]] — Navigation Officer; relieved of post after Battle of Sigma Octanus IV | |||
*[[Lieutenant | *[[Dominique|Lieutenant Dominique]] — Communications Officer | ||
* | *[[William Lovell|Ensign William Lovell]] — Navigation Officer | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The Iroquois Confederacy (Haudenosaunee, also known as the League of Peace and Power, Five Nations, or Six Nations) is a group of First Nations/Native Americans. It was originally made up of five tribes: The Mohawk, the Oneida, the Onondaga, the Cayuga, and the Seneca. A sixth tribe, the Tuscarora, joined after the original five nations were formed. They are also sometimes called the People of the Long House. They are often referred to as Iroquois, a term that some members of the group consider derogatory. | *The Iroquois Confederacy (Haudenosaunee, also known as the League of Peace and Power, Five Nations, or Six Nations) is a group of First Nations/Native Americans. It was originally made up of five tribes: The Mohawk, the Oneida, the Onondaga, the Cayuga, and the Seneca. A sixth tribe, the Tuscarora, joined after the original five nations were formed. They are also sometimes called the People of the Long House. They are often referred to as Iroquois, a term that some members of the group consider derogatory. | ||
* | **The UNSC ''Iroquois'' shares its name with a 21st century guided missile destroyer of the [[Wikipedia:Royal Canadian Navy|Royal Canadian Navy]], the [[Wikipedia:HMCS Iroquois (DDG 280)|HMCS ''Iroquois'' (DDG 280)]], and other historical [[United Republic of North America|North American]] vessels. | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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The UNSC Iroquois was a destroyer in-commission with the UNSC Navy during the Human-Covenant War. Commissioned in April 2552,[1] Iroquois would be the first ship to respond to the converging Covenant fleet en-route to Sigma Octanus IV on July 17th, 2552. Her first commanding officer was then-Commander Jacob Keyes who executed the famed "Keyes Loop" maneuver; his exemplary performance would lead him to be reassigned as commander of the UNSC Pillar of Autumn.
Specifications
The Iroquois was outfitted with two Magnetic Accelerator Cannons, 26 oversized Archer missile pods, and three Shiva-class nuclear missiles.
The Iroquois was covered with two meters of Titanium-A battleplating and Vanadium steel alloy. It was painted with non-regulation, red war stripes painted on each side due to the name "Iroquois," a reference to the Native American tribe of the same name. [1] The ship also features a circular shaped bridge. Commander Keyes approved of the ship's war stripes painted on the ship, but intended to have them removed anyway. Both stripes would be damaged during the Keyes Loop. The commanding officer of the repair ship UNSC Cradle offered to repaint them for Keyes, but refused the offer, choosing to leave the damage intact to display its battle history.
Service history
Early operations
The Iroquois was commanded by Commander Jacob Keyes during its first months after commission.
During the Covenant invasion of Sigma Octanus IV, the Iroquois was the first initial force to respond to the attack. The Iroquois engaged on the Covenant fleet which consisted of one DDS-class carrier, one destroyer and two frigates. Though outnumbered, the Iroquois managed to destroy the Covenant destroyer and frigates using a decisive maneuver and a Shiva-class nuclear missile.[2] The carrier avoided the engagement, headed groundside to deploy its Covenant ground forces and left the system. The Iroquois, still in orbit and badly damaged by the maneuver pulled off by Commander Keyes, deployed the SPARTAN-IIs to engage the Covenant forces on the surface of Sigma Octanus IV towards Cote d'Azur.
After the engagement, the Iroquois needed major repairs due to the damage it received; the ship needed to replacement for its underside armor, a full engine overhaul, 15% replacements of electronic systems, five new superconducting magnets, as well as a replenished supply of Archer missiles, MAC rounds and Shiva nuclear warheads.[3] The ship was repaired on the Cradle that arrived at Sigma Octanus system along with a fleet led by Admiral Michael Stanforth. However, full repairs to the Iroquois were not possible as the Battle of Sigma Octanus IV began with the arrival of a larger Covenant fleet.
Battle of Sigma Octanus IV
- Main article: Battle of Sigma Octanus IV
The Iroquois participated in the Battle of Sigma Octanus IV, despite not being fully repaired. During the engagement, the Iroquois spotted a stealth corvette in orbit above the planet and attempted to destroy it with a barrage of Archer missiles. The barrage missed its target when the corvette jammed the missile guidance locks. In response, the Iroquois rammed the corvette, stopping Covenant ground forces from transmitting data from the planet's surface. With the Covenant ground operation foiled by Spartan Blue Team, the remaining Covenant vessels fled the system.
Shortly after the battle, the Iroquois was tagged by a Covenant spy probe, subsequently leading the Covenant to the colony and military stronghold of Reach. [4][note 1] Captain Keyes and his bridge crew would be reassigned to the UNSC Pillar of Autumn just prior to the invasion of Reach in August 2552.
Crew
- Commander Jacob Keyes — Commanding Officer
- Lieutenant Aki Hikowa — Weapons Officer
- Lieutenant Hall — Operations Officer
- Lieutenant Jaggers — Navigation Officer; relieved of post after Battle of Sigma Octanus IV
- Lieutenant Dominique — Communications Officer
- Ensign William Lovell — Navigation Officer
Trivia
- The Iroquois Confederacy (Haudenosaunee, also known as the League of Peace and Power, Five Nations, or Six Nations) is a group of First Nations/Native Americans. It was originally made up of five tribes: The Mohawk, the Oneida, the Onondaga, the Cayuga, and the Seneca. A sixth tribe, the Tuscarora, joined after the original five nations were formed. They are also sometimes called the People of the Long House. They are often referred to as Iroquois, a term that some members of the group consider derogatory.
- The UNSC Iroquois shares its name with a 21st century guided missile destroyer of the Royal Canadian Navy, the HMCS Iroquois (DDG 280), and other historical North American vessels.
List of appearances
- Halo: The Fall of Reach (First appearance)
- Halo: Fall of Reach
Notes
- ^ It should be noted that the Covenant could have potentially obtained the coordinates of Reach during the Battle of Sigma Octanus IV. The Forerunner artifact in the Côte d'Azur Museum of Natural History provided coordinates to the Soell system, which is also the location of Installation 04 and also the coordinates to Reach.
