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A '''battle group''', sometimes rendered as '''battlegroup''', is an organization of ships that is generally smaller than a [[fleet]]. | A '''battle group''', sometimes rendered as '''battlegroup''', 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.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'''</ref><ref name="genesis"/><ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe|Halo: Evolutions]]''', "The Impossible Life and Possible Death of Preston J. Cole"</ref> The term applies to both [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] and [[Covenant]] naval groups.<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''', ''[[Library (feature)|Library]]'': ''[[CCS-class battlecruiser]]''</ref> | ||
==UNSC== | ==UNSC== | ||
Battle groups are usually commanded by an [[admiral]], though there have been instances of smaller battle groups being led by [[Captain (Navy)|captains]].<ref name="genesis">'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'''</ref> Each battle group is assigned a number or a code name.<ref>'''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''', ''page 86''</ref> A UNSC battle group whose [[flagship]] is a [[UNSC carrier|carrier]] is referred to as a '''carrier group'''.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=intel&cid=27032 '''Bungie.net''': ''Military Power: Reach (excerpt from CAA FACTBOOK l.update 1.5.2550)'']</ref> By 2552, all UNSC battle groups had a [[UNSC prowler|prowler]] assigned to their ranks, to provide electronic intelligence and to gain an advantage over the enemy by laying [[HORNET mine|minefields]].<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 329''</ref> | |||
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By 2552, all UNSC battle groups had a [[UNSC prowler|prowler]] assigned to their ranks, to provide electronic intelligence and to gain an advantage over the enemy by laying [[HORNET mine|minefields]].<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 329''</ref> | |||
===Known UNSC battle groups=== | ===Known UNSC battle groups=== | ||
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*[[Battle Group Sierra-3|Sierra-3]] | *[[Battle Group Sierra-3|Sierra-3]] | ||
*[[Sol Defense Group 3/A-5]] | *[[Sol Defense Group 3/A-5]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Patterson's battle group|Stalingrad]] | ||
*[[Battle Group Tango|Tango]] | *[[Battle Group Tango|Tango]] | ||
*[[Battle Group X-Ray|X-Ray]] | *[[Battle Group X-Ray|X-Ray]] | ||
==Covenant== | ==Covenant== | ||
In the Covenant's [[Covenant fleet|naval forces]], 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 {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}s, during the [[Battle of Installation 04]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''' campaign level, ''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]'' (''"I've isolated approach signatures from multiple CCS-class battle groups, make it three capital ships per group."'')</ref> | |||
Although the Covenant organize smaller fleet units on a temporary basis similar to UNSC battle groups, the divide between a [[Covenant fleet|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.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 180''</ref> | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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