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{{Status|Canon}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Ship class infobox
{{Ship class infobox
|image=[[File:Enc22 SoTP Epoch.png|300px]]
|name=''Epoch''-class heavy carrier
|name=''Epoch''-class heavy carrier
|image=[[File:Enc22 SoTP Epoch.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=[[SinoViet Heavy Machinery]]<ref name="warfleet">''[[Halo: Warfleet]]'', p. 40-41</ref>
|manufacturer=[[SinoViet Heavy Machinery]]{{Ref/Book|Id=warfleet|HWF|Page=40-41}}
|class=*[[Carrier]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
|class=*[[Carrier]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*[[Capital ship]]<ref>''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'' - Campaign, p. 25</ref>
*[[Capital ship]]<ref>''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'' - Campaign, p. 25</ref>
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*Support and interdiction{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*Support and interdiction{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*Escort of other capital ships{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*Escort of other capital ships{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
|length={{Convert|2563|m|ft|sp=us}}{{Ref/Site|Id=canon fodder|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-in-the-loop|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - In the Loop|D=30|M=06|Y=2021}}
|length={{Convert|2563|m|ft|sp=us}}<ref name="canon fodder">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-in-the-loop ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder: In the Loop]</ref>
|width=
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|mass=35 million metric tons{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|mass=35 million metric tons{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
|power=[[Fusion reactor]]
|power=[[Fusion reactor]]
|engine=[[Fusion drive]]
|engine=[[Fusion drive]]
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|navigation=
|navigation=
|hull=[[Titanium-A armor|Titanium-A battle plate]]
|hull=[[Titanium-A armor|Titanium-A battle plate]]
|armament=*1 [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|56A2F9 light MAC]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|armament=*1 [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|56A2F9 light MAC]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*2 [[Mark 15 Breakwater naval coilgun]]s{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*2 [[Mark 15 Breakwater naval coilgun]]s{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*12 [[M66 Sentry autocannon]]s{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*12 [[M66 Sentry autocannon]]s{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*20 [[Bident missile#M4020 Bident|M4020 Bident missile]] pods{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*20 [[Bident missile#M4020 Bident|M4020 Bident missile]] pods{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*70 [[Archer missiles#M58 Archer|M58 Archer missile]] pods{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*70 [[Archer missiles#M58 Archer|M58 Archer missile]] pods{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*12 [[M870 Rampart point defense gun]]s{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*12 [[M870 Rampart point defense gun]]s{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*20 [[M810 Helix point defense gun]]s{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*20 [[M810 Helix point defense gun]]s{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
|complement=*800 [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
|complement=*800 [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*36 [[dropship]]s{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*36 [[dropship]]s{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
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The '''''Epoch''-class heavy carrier''' ([[hull classification symbol]]: '''CV''') is a [[UNSC carrier|warship class]] in service with the [[UNSC Navy]].{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}  
The '''''Epoch''-class heavy carrier''' is a [[UNSC carrier|warship class]] in service with the [[UNSC Navy]] with a [[hull classification symbol]] of '''CV'''.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} A ship of the line was assigned to [[Battlegroup Leviathan]] at some point during the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="Tabletop">[http://www.spartangames.co.uk/spartan-games-is-to-produce-halo-tabletop-miniatures-games ''Spartan Games'': "Spartan Games is to produce Halo tabletop miniatures games"]</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==
The heaviest variety of carrier in service behind only the immense supercarriers, the ''Epoch'' class' tonnage exceeds that of both the ''[[Poseidon-class light carrier|Poseidon]]'' and the ''[[Orion-class assault carrier|Orion]]'' classes.{{Ref/Note|With the release of the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]'', this has seemingly been retconned, with the ''Orion''-class listed as 40 million tonnes compared to the 35 million tonnes of an Epoch}} Often forming the core of most [[UNSC fleet]]s, the heavy carrier is capable of taking extreme damage in combat.{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder}} It is one of the most lauded designs in [[SinoViet Heavy Machinery]]'s fleet.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
The heaviest variety of carrier in service behind only the immense supercarriers, the ''Epoch'' class' tonnage exceeds that of both the ''[[Poseidon-class light carrier|Poseidon]]'' and the ''[[Orion-class assault carrier|Orion]]'' classes{{Ref/Note|With the release of [[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]], this has seemingly been retconned, with the [[Orion-class assault carrier]] listed as 40 million tonnes compared to the 35 million tonnes of an Epoch}}. Often forming the core of most [[UNSC fleet]]s, the heavy carrier is capable of taking extreme damage in combat.{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder}}


===Design details===
===Design details===
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====Armament====
====Armament====
The ''Epoch''{{'}}s primary armament lies is its [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|56A2F9 Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]], a rapid-fire variant of the MAC normally mounted on {{Class|Stalwart|light frigate|frigates}}. The ''Epoch'' often lent its firepower in coordinated volleys, despite the 56A2F9's intended use as a purely defensive weapon. The MAC is supplemented by two [[Mark 15 Breakwater naval coilgun]]s on the prow. To defend against fighters and smaller attack ships that usually break through its escorting battle group, the ship possesses twelve [[M66 Sentry autocannon]]s and [[M870 Rampart point defense gun]]s, although these are ineffective against larger [[Covenant]] warships. Supplementing the Ramparts are twenty [[M810 Helix point defense guns]]. Seventy [[Archer missile#M58 Archer|M58 Archer missile]] pods are fitted onto the hull for attacking strikecraft and larger ships, while a further twenty pods of [[Bident missile]]s are mounted on the wings. Although normally intended for use against other starships, the standard nuclear-pumped X-ray laser warhead can be replaced with kinetic rod bundles or fusion warheads ideal for surface bombardment.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
The ''Epoch''{{'}}s primary armament lies is its [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|56A2F9 Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]], a rapid-fire variant of the MAC normally mounted on {{Class|Stalwart|light frigate|frigates}}. The ''Epoch'' often lent its firepower in coordinated volleys, despite the 56A2F9's intended use as a purely defensive weapon. The MAC is supplemented by two [[Mark 15 Breakwater naval coilgun]]s on the prow. To defend against fighters and smaller attack ships that usually break through its escorting battle group, the ship possesses twelve [[M66 Sentry autocannon]]s and [[M870 Rampart point defense gun]]s, although these are ineffective against larger [[Covenant]] warships. Supplementing the Ramparts are twenty [[M810 Helix point defense guns]]. Seventy [[Archer missile#M58 Archer|M58 Archer missile]] pods are fitted onto the hull for attacking strikecraft and larger ships, while a further twenty pods of [[Bident missile]]s are mounted on the wings. Although normally intended for use against other starships, the standard nuclear-pumped X-ray laser warhead can be replaced with kinetic rod bundles or fusion warheads ideal for surface bombardment.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}


===Crew and Complement===
===Crew and Complement===
All ''Epoch''-class heavy carriers have an embarked complement of both aerospace and ground units, which are crucial to their operation in UNSC battle groups. Eight hundred UNSC Marines - a full [[battalion]] - are designed to be accommodated on these capital ships. Twelve hangars are also fitted, each of which holds three [[Pelican]] [[dropship]]s and two [[space fighter]]s. Spacecraft which are too large to be stored in these, such as the [[GA-TL1 Longsword#C709|C709 Longsword]], can dock to the ship using a series of clamps and access umbilicals. An ''Epoch''-class heavy carrier is capable of projecting UNSC naval power by dominating a planet's orbit, and then deploy its strike fighters and troop transports to high-value areas on the surface.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
All ''Epoch''-class heavy carriers have an embarked complement of both aerospace and ground units, which are crucial to their operation in UNSC battle groups. Eight hundred UNSC Marines - a full [[battalion]] - are designed to be accommodated on these capital ships. Twelve hangars are also fitted, each of which holds three [[Pelican]] [[dropship]]s and two [[space fighter]]s. Spacecraft which are too large to be stored in these, such as the [[GA-TL1 Longsword#C709|C709 Longsword]], can dock to the ship using a series of clamps and access umbilicals. An ''Epoch''-class heavy carrier is capable of projecting UNSC naval power by dominating a planet's orbit, and then deploy its strike fighters and troop transports to high-value areas on the surface.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}


1,300 naval personnel are needed to effectively man an ''Epoch''-class carrier. Like all UNSC carriers, their flight crews are made up of a combination of UNSC Navy and Marine Corps servicemen, which are administratively divided into 'blue' and 'green' sides, respectively. While working within the hangar and supporting flight operations, they wear colored jerseys to distinguish their occupation. For example, red is for ordnance handlers, white is for safety personnel, and green is for technicians.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
1,300 naval personnel are needed to effectively man an ''Epoch''-class carrier. Like all UNSC carriers, their flight crews are made up of a combination of UNSC Navy and Marine Corps servicemen, which are administratively divided into 'blue' and 'green' sides, respectively. While working within the hangar and supporting flight operations, they wear colored jerseys to distinguish their occupation. For example, red is for ordnance handlers, white is for safety personnel, and green is for technicians.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}


===Service history===
===Service history===
The ''Epoch''-class entered service in the [[UNSC Navy]] in [[2475]], prior to the outbreak of the [[Insurrection]]. It served as a lynchpin of the Navy's expeditionary forces throughout the conflict and well into the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} One ''Epoch''-class heavy carrier helped defend [[Alpha Corvi II]] from the Covenant on December [[2525]].{{Ref/Comic|Id=HCD1|HCD|Issue=1}} A ship of the line was assigned to [[Battlegroup Leviathan]] at some point during the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Site|Id=Tabletop|URL=http://www.spartangames.co.uk/spartan-games-is-to-produce-halo-tabletop-miniatures-games|Site=Spartan Games|Page=Spartan Games is to produce Halo tabletop miniatures games|D=30|M=03|Y=2015}}
One ''Epoch''-class heavy carrier helped defend [[Alpha Corvi II]] from the Covenant on December [[2525]].<ref name="HCD1">''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]'', [[Halo: Collateral Damage Issue 1|Issue #1]]</ref>


==Ships of the line==
==Ships of the line==

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