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{{Wikipedia|Naval fleet}} | {{Wikipedia|Naval fleet}} | ||
A '''fleet''' is a large, permanent organization of | A '''fleet''' is a large, permanent organization of starships. Fleets are usually relatively large and manned by thousands of individuals on what is normally dozens or hundreds of ships. Smaller, more temporary groups of ships are generally known as [[battle group]]s. | ||
== | == UNSC fleets == | ||
{{Main|UNSC Fleet}} | |||
UNSC fleets are massive divisions of UNSC ships. UNSC fleets usually consist of large numbers of [[UNSC frigate|frigates]] and [[UNSC destroyer|destroyers]], escorting a handful of larger [[UNSC carrier|carriers]] and [[cruiser]]s. Fleets, as with battle groups, usually have at least one [[UNSC prowler|prowler]] to act as the fleet's eyes and ears and to also serve as saboteurs.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 329''</ref> Fleets are given either a simple, numerical designation or a name derived from the location they are primarily stationed in. | |||
Temporary UNSC groups of ships are called [[battle group]]s. | |||
The UNSC also maintains the [[UNSC commercial fleet]], which is not a military unit and instead fulfills the role of a [[Wikipedia:merchant navy|merchant navy]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 96''</ref> | |||
== Covenant fleets == | |||
{{Main|Covenant fleet}} | {{Main|Covenant fleet}} | ||
Covenant fleets are usually dominated by larger, more powerful ships. [[Covenant frigate]]s are common in smaller fleets, however, there are usually far more [[Covenant destroyer|destroyers]] and [[Covenant cruiser|cruisers]] suited for [[glassing|plasma bombardment]]. Covenant fleets are essentially self-sustaining armadas, capable of operating without supply for indefinite periods thanks to their use of [[ | Covenant fleets are usually dominated by larger, more powerful ships. [[Covenant frigate]]s are common in smaller fleets, however, there are usually far more [[Covenant destroyer|destroyers]] and [[Covenant cruiser|cruisers]] suited for [[glassing|plasma bombardment]]. Covenant fleets are essentially self-sustaining armadas, capable of operating without supply for indefinite periods thanks to their use of [[Covenant agricultural support ship|agricultural support ships]].<ref>'''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''', ''page 15''</ref> Like Covenant ships, fleets are also given different designations mostly pertaining to religious nomenclature. Larger Covenant fleets typically contain thousands of ships, most of them {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}s and groups of {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 276''</ref> | ||
Large Covenant fleets are usually commanded by a [[Fleet Master]] or a [[Supreme Commander]]. | Large Covenant fleets are usually commanded by a [[Fleet Master]] or a [[Supreme Commander]].<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 243''</ref> Although, some small fleets are commanded by a singe [[Shipmaster]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[The Return]]"</ref> | ||
== Forerunner fleets== | |||
{{Main|Forerunner fleet}} | {{Main|Forerunner fleet}} | ||
Fleets were a basic unit of organization in the [[Forerunner]] [[ecumene]]'s military forces. Throughout Forerunner history, most fleets fell under the authority of the [[Warrior-Servant]] [[rate]], but after their reduction at the hands of the [[Builder]]s, [[Builder Security]] became the dominant military organization. Forerunner fleets were under the authority of [[Forerunner Fleet Command|Fleet Command]].<ref name="Terminals">''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Terminal | Fleets were a basic unit of organization in the [[Forerunner]] [[ecumene]]'s military forces. Throughout Forerunner history, most fleets fell under the authority of the [[Warrior-Servant]] [[rate]], but after their reduction at the hands of the [[Builder]]s, [[Builder Security]] became the dominant military organization. Forerunner fleets were under the authority of [[Forerunner Fleet Command|Fleet Command]].<ref name="Terminals">'''[[Halo 3]]''', ''[[Terminal/Halo 3|Terminals]]''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Silentium]]''', ''page 197''</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:UNSC Fleet.jpg|The UNSC Home Fleet engages the [[Fleet of Sacred Consecration]] over [[Earth]]. | File:UNSC Fleet.jpg|The UNSC Home Fleet engages the [[Fleet of Sacred Consecration]] over [[Earth]]. | ||
File: | File:Covenant Fleet Heretic.jpg|The [[Fleet of Retribution]]. | ||
File:Ships fr.png|A Forerunner naval unit battling the [[Flood]]. | File:Ships fr.png|A Forerunner naval unit battling the [[Flood]]. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:Fleets| ]] | [[Category:Fleets| ]] | ||
[[Category:UNSC | [[Category:UNSC Organizational Military Units]] | ||
[[Category:Covenant military units]] | [[Category:Covenant military units]] | ||
[[Category:Forerunner military units]] | [[Category:Forerunner military units]] |