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== Specifications ==
== Specifications ==
=== Powerplant ===
=== Powerplant ===
The ''Moncton''-class, unlike other models of defense platforms, was built with an on-board power source. As well as a [[fusion reactor]], the lower stalk of the station was composed of stacked liquid-metal capacitors, which allowed for the rapid firing of its MAC so long as there is charge in their cells. If the reactor is damaged, the docking umbilicals could parasitically leach charge off a docked UNSC warship to power its weapon.<ref name="Warfleet"/>
The ''Moncton''-class, unlike other models of defense platforms, was built with an on-board power source. As well as a [[fusion reactor]], the lower stalk of the station was composed of stacked liquid-metal capacitors, which allowed for the rapid firing of its MAC so long as there is charge in their cells. If the reactor is damaged, the docking umbilicals could parasitically leach charge off a docked UNSC warship to power its weapon.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}


=== Armament ===
=== Armament ===
''Moncton''-class platforms are equipped with a 14D4A1 [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]], a power-hungry 802.2 metre (2,632 ft) long coilgun that fires a ferric-[[tungsten]] round traveling at several kilometers per second, which carries enough energy to punch clean through a Covenant [[capital ship]]. The shell is accelerated by hundreds of asynchronous linear induction motors which all line the barrel of the weapon. They were also equipped with seven [[M606 Goalkeeper point defense gun]]s to protect them from enemy fighters, bombers and boarding craft.<ref name="Warfleet"/>
''Moncton''-class platforms are equipped with a 14D4A1 [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]], a power-hungry 802.2 metre (2,632 ft) long coilgun that fires a ferric-[[tungsten]] round traveling at several kilometers per second, which carries enough energy to punch clean through a Covenant [[capital ship]]. The shell is accelerated by hundreds of asynchronous linear induction motors which all line the barrel of the weapon. They were also equipped with seven [[M606 Goalkeeper point defense gun]]s to protect them from enemy fighters, bombers and boarding craft.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}


=== Crew and Complement ===
=== Crew and Complement ===
152 [[UNSC Air Force|UNSC Air Force]] and [[UNSC Navy|Navy]] personnel manned the ''Moncton''-class platforms, who all lived in cramped crew quarters on the station's ring section. This can include a number of senior officers who resided in an exposed command center, which can be modified with the equipment and facilities needed to coordinate entire defensive efforts around the planet they were stationed at. For security, 136 [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]] were assigned aboard them within security wings. They could be overwhelmed by Covenant boarding teams, provided enough of them were able to reach the station. For emergency evacuation, at least sixteen [[SKT-9 Bumblebee]]s were stowed away in launch bays around the docking section.<ref name="Warfleet"/>
152 [[UNSC Air Force|UNSC Air Force]] and [[UNSC Navy|Navy]] personnel manned the ''Moncton''-class platforms, who all lived in cramped crew quarters on the station's ring section. This can include a number of senior officers who resided in an exposed command center, which can be modified with the equipment and facilities needed to coordinate entire defensive efforts around the planet they were stationed at. For security, 136 [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]] were assigned aboard them within security wings. They could be overwhelmed by Covenant boarding teams, provided enough of them were able to reach the station. For emergency evacuation, at least sixteen [[SKT-9 Bumblebee]]s were stowed away in launch bays around the docking section.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}


To temporarily supplement their on-board complement, two purpose-built docking ports were fitted on each side of the station, both of which could accept a [[UNSC frigate]]. Eight horizontally-articulated could connect to airlocks to allow for the exchange of personnel.<ref name="Warfleet"/>
To temporarily supplement their on-board complement, two purpose-built docking ports were fitted on each side of the station, both of which could accept a [[UNSC frigate]]. Eight horizontally-articulated could connect to airlocks to allow for the exchange of personnel.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}


In addition, multiple [[hangar bay]]s were fitted. During the [[Human-Covenant War]], each individual station in a given battle cluster was optimized to accept a specific type of aircraft. One would be equipped to service light [[space fighter]]s and utility craft, carrying up to ten [[F-41 Broadsword#Variants|F-41D Broadswords]] and [[D77-TC Pelican]]s. Another would carry interceptors such as [[GA-TL1 Longsword]]s. The third is specialized towards [[D82-EST Darter]]s and maintenance drones.<ref name="Warfleet"/>
In addition, multiple [[hangar bay]]s were fitted. During the [[Human-Covenant War]], each individual station in a given battle cluster was optimized to accept a specific type of aircraft. One would be equipped to service light [[space fighter]]s and utility craft, carrying up to ten [[F-41 Broadsword#Variants|F-41D Broadswords]] and [[D77-TC Pelican]]s. Another would carry interceptors such as [[GA-TL1 Longsword]]s. The third is specialized towards [[D82-EST Darter]]s and maintenance drones.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}}


== History ==
== History ==

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"That MAC gun could put a hole clean through a Covenant capital ship. Coordinated fire from the Athens and the Malta, nothing's getting through this battle cluster in one piece."
— Avery J. Johnson


Moncton-class orbital weapon platform
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Production information

Manufacturer:

Vosper Engineering

Class:

Orbital defense platform

Role:

Planetary defense

Technical specifications

Length:

536 metres (1,760 ft)[1]

Width:

786 meters (2,580 ft)[2]

Height:

1,336 metres (4,380 ft)[1]

Mass:

2.9 million metric tons[1]

Power plant:

  • Reactor[1]
  • Liquid-metal capacitance cells[1]

Engine(s):

Station-keeping thrusters[1]

Hull:

Durasteel armor[1]

Shielding:

None

Armament:

Complement:

Crew:

152 Air Force and Navy personnel.[3]

Chronological and affiliation

Era:

Introduced:

2517 or earlier

Affiliation:

UNSC

 

The Moncton-class orbital weapon platform (hull classification symbol: OWP) is a line of orbital defense platforms utilized by the UNSC towards the Insurrection and the Human-Covenant War and as well as in the years beyond.

Specifications

Powerplant

The Moncton-class, unlike other models of defense platforms, was built with an on-board power source. As well as a fusion reactor, the lower stalk of the station was composed of stacked liquid-metal capacitors, which allowed for the rapid firing of its MAC so long as there is charge in their cells. If the reactor is damaged, the docking umbilicals could parasitically leach charge off a docked UNSC warship to power its weapon.[1]

Armament

Moncton-class platforms are equipped with a 14D4A1 Magnetic Accelerator Cannon, a power-hungry 802.2 metre (2,632 ft) long coilgun that fires a ferric-tungsten round traveling at several kilometers per second, which carries enough energy to punch clean through a Covenant capital ship. The shell is accelerated by hundreds of asynchronous linear induction motors which all line the barrel of the weapon. They were also equipped with seven M606 Goalkeeper point defense guns to protect them from enemy fighters, bombers and boarding craft.[1]

Crew and Complement

152 UNSC Air Force and Navy personnel manned the Moncton-class platforms, who all lived in cramped crew quarters on the station's ring section. This can include a number of senior officers who resided in an exposed command center, which can be modified with the equipment and facilities needed to coordinate entire defensive efforts around the planet they were stationed at. For security, 136 UNSC Marines were assigned aboard them within security wings. They could be overwhelmed by Covenant boarding teams, provided enough of them were able to reach the station. For emergency evacuation, at least sixteen SKT-9 Bumblebees were stowed away in launch bays around the docking section.[1]

To temporarily supplement their on-board complement, two purpose-built docking ports were fitted on each side of the station, both of which could accept a UNSC frigate. Eight horizontally-articulated could connect to airlocks to allow for the exchange of personnel.[1]

In addition, multiple hangar bays were fitted. During the Human-Covenant War, each individual station in a given battle cluster was optimized to accept a specific type of aircraft. One would be equipped to service light space fighters and utility craft, carrying up to ten F-41D Broadswords and D77-TC Pelicans. Another would carry interceptors such as GA-TL1 Longswords. The third is specialized towards D82-EST Darters and maintenance drones.[1]

History

Introduced by at least 2517, several Moncton-class orbital weapon platforms along with another class, were utilized at Reach,[4] where they were later destroyed along with its defending fleet in summer 2552 by combined Covenant naval forces under command of Thel 'Vadamee's Fleet of Particular Justice.[5]

A large number of Moncton-class orbital weapon platforms among the three hundreds orbital defense platform formed part of Earth's orbital defense grid under the authority of Unified Ground Command by the UNSC Air Force and the Home Fleet. It was a key part of Earth's orbital defense grid, an ambitious plan that combined ground-based aerospace fighters, low-orbit satellites, and warship squadrons into a multi-layered integrated system. During the Battle for Earth, when the Prophet of Regret's forces stumbled into Earth's defenses, Moncton-class platforms engaged the Covenant fleet at range, with Cairo serving as Lord Hood's command center to coordinate the defense of Earth, devastating the unusually small force despite the Covenant being able to board and destroy the Athens and Malta stations and slipping a single CAS-class assault carrier through the defense grid to deploy forces throughout Mombasa. The Moncton platforms would continue to defend Earth even as the Prophet of Truth-commanded armadas began arriving,[6] with Nassau Station tracking the Tykos 30 in Ruwan Ackerson's bloodstream to identify Harbinger of Piety as a priority target and destroy it, killing the Minister of Inquisition.[7]

An unknown number of platforms survived the end of the war, and continued to serve in Earth's defense grid until their powers were knocked out by Cortana during her subjugation of Earth.[8][9]

Known stations

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s Halo Warfleet, p. 30-31
  2. ^ Halo 2 3D model file
  3. ^ Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, p. 136
  4. ^ Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp
  5. ^ Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion
  6. ^ Halo 2, The Great Journey
  7. ^ Halo: Uprising, Issue #4
  8. ^ Halo: Escalation, Issue #7
  9. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level, "Guardians"

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