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{{Title|UNSC ''Infinity''}} | {{Title|UNSC ''Infinity''}} | ||
{{Status|Canon}} | {{Status|Canon}} | ||
{{disambig header|the UNSC vessel|articles of the same name|Infinity (disambiguation)}} | {{disambig header|the UNSC vessel|articles of the same name|Infinity|l3=Infinity (disambiguation)}} | ||
{{Individual ship infobox | {{Individual ship infobox | ||
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*Galactic exploration | *Galactic exploration | ||
*Large-scale force deployment | *Large-scale force deployment | ||
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|shielding=[[Misriah Armory|Misriah Armory's]] [[Energy shielding|MG-44N Heavy Dispersal Field Generators]]{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} | |shielding=[[Misriah Armory|Misriah Armory's]] [[Energy shielding|MG-44N Heavy Dispersal Field Generators]]{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} | ||
|armament=*4× [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|CR-03, Series-8 MAC]] {{c| | |armament=*4× [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|CR-03, Series-8 MAC]] {{c|2 bow, 2 bow flank}} {{c|Pre-2558 refit}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg 188}}{{Ref/Reuse|packet}} | ||
*4× CR-03B, Series-8 MAC {{c| | *4× CR-03B, Series-8 MAC {{c|2 bow, 2 bow flank}} {{c|Post-2558 refit}}<ref>'''Halo: Warfleet''', ''pages 42-43''</ref> | ||
*350× 24 [[Archer missile#M42 Archer|M42 Archer]]{{Ref/Reuse|bulletin101012}} | *350× 24 [[Archer missile#M42 Archer|M42 Archer]]{{Ref/Reuse|bulletin101012}} | ||
*250× 30 [[Rapier missile|M75 Rapier]]{{Ref/Reuse|bulletin101012}} | *250× 30 [[Rapier missile|M75 Rapier]]{{Ref/Reuse|bulletin101012}} | ||
*500× 20 [[Howler missile|M96 Howler]]{{Ref/Reuse|bulletin101012}} | *500× 20 [[Howler missile|M96 Howler]]{{Ref/Reuse|bulletin101012}} | ||
*830× [[M965 Fortress point defense network|M965 Fortress 70mm guns]]{{Ref/Reuse|bulletin101012}} | *830× [[M965 Fortress point defense network|M965 Fortress 70mm guns]]{{Ref/Reuse|bulletin101012}} | ||
*10× [[Mark 2551 Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|Mark 2551 MAC]] network{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} | *10× Dorsal [[Mark 2551 Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|Mark 2551 MAC]] network{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} | ||
*85× [[M85 Anti-Aircraft Gun]] network{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} | *85× Dorsal [[M85 Anti-Aircraft Gun]] network{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} | ||
*190× [[M97 Guided Missile Weapon System]] network{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} | *190× Dorsal [[M97 Guided Missile Weapon System]] network{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} | ||
*Several [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]]s<ref name="HAVOK">'''Spartan Ops Season One''', ''[[S1/Scattered|Scattered]]'' and ''[[S1/Invasion|Invasion]]''</ref> | *Several [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]]s<ref name="HAVOK">'''Spartan Ops Season One''', ''[[S1/Scattered|Scattered]]'' and ''[[S1/Invasion|Invasion]]''</ref> | ||
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**780 ODST{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} | **780 ODST{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} | ||
**200 Air Force{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} | **200 Air Force{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} | ||
*7,150 personnel {{c|late 2559}}{{Ref/Level|Id= | *7,150 personnel {{c|late 2559}}{{Ref/Level|Id=foundation|Hi|[[Foundation (Halo Infinite)|Foundation]]}} | ||
*Hundreds of ground vehicles | *Hundreds of ground vehicles | ||
**10× [[M510 Mammoth]]s{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} | **10× [[M510 Mammoth]]s{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} | ||
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**8× [[D96-TCE Albatross]]{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} | **8× [[D96-TCE Albatross]]{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} | ||
**150× [[F-41 Broadsword|F-41E Broadsword]]s or [[D79-TC Pelican]]s{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} | **150× [[F-41 Broadsword|F-41E Broadsword]]s or [[D79-TC Pelican]]s{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} | ||
**[[GA-TL1 Longsword]]s <ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 4]]'''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 14]]'''</ref> | **[[GA-TL1 Longsword]]s <ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 4]]'''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 14]]'''</ref> | ||
**329× [[ | **329× [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|M9407 SOEIV drop pods]]{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} | ||
**124× [[M8823 | **124× [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle#M8823 Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|M8823 HEV drop pods]]{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} | ||
*10× {{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}}s or {{Class|Anlace|light frigate}}s{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} | *10× {{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}}s or {{Class|Anlace|light frigate}}s{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} | ||
|commission= [[2557#February|February 21, 2557]]<ref name="packet">'''[[Halo 4 Limited Edition]]''' — ''[[Infinity Briefing Packet|UNSC ''Infinity'' briefing packet]]''</ref> {{c|official ceremony}} | |commission= [[2557#February|February 21, 2557]]<ref name="packet">'''[[Halo 4 Limited Edition]]''' — ''[[Infinity Briefing Packet|UNSC ''Infinity'' briefing packet]]''</ref> {{c|official ceremony}} | ||
|lastsight= [[2559#December|December 12, 2559]]{{Ref/Note|Id=gi|Although ''Game Informer'' has reported that the ''Infinity'' crashed on the surface on the ring, the ship was never explicitly mentioned as having crashed on the ring's surface in-game, with ''Echo 216'' unable to locate the supercarrier | |lastsight= [[2559#December|December 12, 2559]]{{Ref/Note|Id=gi|Although ''Game Informer'' has reported that the ''Infinity'' crashed on the surface on the ring, the ship was never explicitly mentioned as having crashed on the ring's surface in-game, with ''Echo 216'' unable to locate the supercarrier, casting some doubt on the ''Infinity''{{'}}s true fate.}} | ||
|battles= | |battles= | ||
*'''[[Insurrection]]''' | *'''[[Insurrection]]''' | ||
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***[[Subjugation of Earth]] | ***[[Subjugation of Earth]] | ||
***[[Operation: WOLFE]] | ***[[Operation: WOLFE]] | ||
***[[ | ***[[Installation 07 conflict]] | ||
****[[Battle over Installation 07]] | ****[[Battle over Installation 07]] | ||
|fleet=*[[Expeditionary Strike Group 1]]<ref name="lootcrate1">'''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]''', ''[[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop #1]]''</ref> | |fleet=*[[Expeditionary Strike Group 1]]<ref name="lootcrate1">'''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]''', ''[[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop #1]]''</ref> | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{Quote|It's been four years since the end of the [[Human-Covenant War|war]]. And today we send forth a vessel designed for battle, but now re-purposed. For peace.|UNSC Dignitary<ref>[[The Commissioning]]</ref>}} | {{Quote|It's been four years since the end of the [[Human-Covenant War|war]]. And today we send forth a vessel designed for battle, but now re-purposed. For peace.|UNSC Dignitary<ref>[[The Commissioning]]</ref>}} | ||
'''UNSC ''Infinity''''' ([[Hull classification symbol|INF-101]]) | '''UNSC ''Infinity''''' ([[Hull classification symbol|INF-101]]) was an experimental [[Infinity-class supercarrier|''Infinity''-class supercarrier]] of the [[UNSC Navy]] commissioned following the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} Built in secret utilizing technology recovered from [[Forerunner]] and [[Covenant]] sources during the war, ''Infinity'' is the UNSC's largest and most advanced multi-role vessel to date.{{Ref/Reuse|Glasslands 422}} ''Infinity'' serves under the direction of [[Fleet Command]] and was originally captained by [[Andrew Del Rio]], and later [[Thomas Lasky]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/infinity '''Halo Waypoint''': ''UNSC Infinity'']</ref> She is the current designated [[flagship]] of [[Expeditionary Strike Group 1]] and serves as the ceremonial flagship for the United Nations Space Command.{{Ref/Reuse|lootcrate1}} | ||
The first ship of her class, ''Infinity'' was secretly deployed in combat in [[2553#March|March 2553]]. On [[2557|February 21, 2557]],{{Ref/Reuse|packet}} the vessel was officially commissioned after being refitted with technology that would add scientific and diplomatic endeavors to her capabilities. | The first ship of her class, ''Infinity'' was secretly deployed in combat in [[2553#March|March 2553]]. On [[2557|February 21, 2557]],{{Ref/Reuse|packet}} the vessel was officially commissioned after being refitted with technology that would add scientific and diplomatic endeavors to her capabilities.<ref name="Commissioning">'''The Commissioning'''</ref><ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide '''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''': ''Captain Andrew Del Rio biography'']</ref> By [[2558|February 2558]], ''Infinity'' had a crew of 17,151 sailors, [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]], ONI operatives, and civilian personnel, as well as numerous adjunct members of the other UNSC branches and a number of [[Huragok]] specialists.{{Ref/Reuse|packet}}<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 48''</ref> ''Infinity'' may additionally embark an escort force of ten internally-docked [[Strident-class heavy frigate|''Strident''-]] and later {{Class|Anlace|frigate|frigates}}.{{Ref/Reuse|packet}}{{Ref/Reuse|Departure}}<ref name="A Hero Awakens">'''[[Making Halo 4: A Hero Awakens]]'''</ref> As of [[2558#October|October 2558]], the primary shipboard AI is [[Roland]].{{Ref/Reuse|Guardians}}<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 192''</ref> The ship's motto is ''Audere Est Facere'' (''To Dare is to Do'').{{Ref/Reuse|Mythos132}} | ||
In [[2559]], the ''Infinity'' was presumed destroyed over [[Installation 07]] during a large [[Battle over Installation 07|battle]] over control of the ring | In [[2559]], the ''Infinity'' was presumed destroyed over [[Installation 07]] during a large [[Battle over Installation 07|battle]] over control of the ring.{{Ref/Level|Hi|[[Warship Gbraakon]]}}{{Ref/Level|Id=hor|HI|House of Reckoning|Quote=You were there when we struck the ''Infinity''. The first dreadnought came from the side. In the chaos that followed, you hardly had time to notice the other three bear down upon you. Do you know how long it took us to neutralize your greatest ship? Four minutes. In four minutes, the ''Infinity'', mankind's finest achievement, became a memory.|Quotee=Escharum}} | ||
== | ==History== | ||
===Construction=== | ===Construction=== | ||
{{Quote|This is the culmination of human achievement.|UNSC dignitary{{Ref/Reuse|Commissioning}}}} | {{Quote|This is the culmination of human achievement.|UNSC dignitary{{Ref/Reuse|Commissioning}}}} | ||
[[File:Commissioning-5.jpg|thumb|left|250px|''Infinity'' during her commissioning ceremony.]] | [[File:Commissioning-5.jpg|thumb|left|250px|''Infinity'' during her commissioning ceremony.]] | ||
The ship was constructed in the [[Special Assembly Plant Concord]] located in the [[Oort cloud]] surrounding the [[Sol system]],{{Ref/Reuse|Glasslands 422}} with construction beginning in [[2544]].{{Ref/Reuse|Mythos132}}<ref name="Infinity trailer">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsNWkjP65Cg '''YouTube''': ''Halo 4 Infinity Multiplayer'']</ref> The ship was designed by a team composed of [[Elizabeth Sark|Vice Admiral Elizabeth Sark]], [[Oscar Greyson|Commander Oscar Greyson]], and [[Dana Wolff|Doctors Dana Wolff]] and [[Sada no Okuni]].{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} Secrecy was ensured by having workers permanently stationed there over several years with a total communications blackout in effect. The ship's massive building expenditures, however, prevented ONI from keeping the ''Infinity'' a complete secret. Many senior members of the Admiralty, such as [[Saeed Shafiq|Rear Admiral Saeed Shafiq]] of [[UNSC Procurement]], were fully aware of the ship's existence at the time of her construction.<ref name="Glasslands 390">'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 390''</ref> Eventually the Fleet took control of the vessel rather than the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]. Captain Andrew Del Rio took command of the ship and her pre-commission crew years prior to the end of major hostilities in the war,{{Ref/Reuse|Glasslands 422}} though [[Commander-in-Chief of the Office of Naval Intelligence|CINCONI]] [[Margaret Parangosky]] correctly predicted that [[Thomas Lasky|Commander Thomas Lasky]] would eventually supplant Del Rio.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page ???''</ref> | |||
As of [[2553|March 2553]], technology discovered on [[Trevelyan]], a [[shield world]] located in the [[Zeta Doradus system]], was planned to be incorporated into the ship.{{Ref/Reuse|Glasslands 390}} [[Huragok]] assistance in refining the ship's [[Slipstream space|slipspace]] navigation capabilities, in particular, was expected to push the final construction milestones far ahead of schedule.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 50''</ref> Unlike older warships which had only areas such as a gym or hangar space for [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] and Spartans to train in, ''Infinity'' is the first known vessel to include a state-of-the-art virtual reality combat deck capable of replicating environments from across the galaxy,{{Ref/Reuse|Game Informer 52012}} real or hypothetical, using a combination of [[holography]], props, and simulated sensory input fed through a [[neural interface]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/ | As of [[2553|March 2553]], technology discovered on [[Trevelyan]], a [[shield world]] located in the [[Zeta Doradus system]], was planned to be incorporated into the ship.{{Ref/Reuse|Glasslands 390}} [[Huragok]] assistance in refining the ship's [[Slipstream space|slipspace]] navigation capabilities, in particular, was expected to push the final construction milestones far ahead of schedule.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 50''</ref> Unlike older warships which had only areas such as a gym or hangar space for [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] and Spartans to train in, ''Infinity'' is the first known vessel to include a state-of-the-art virtual reality combat deck capable of replicating environments from across the galaxy,{{Ref/Reuse|Game Informer 52012}} real or hypothetical, using a combination of [[holography]], props, and simulated sensory input fed through a [[neural interface]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-beta-late-than-never '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Beta Late Than Never'']</ref> | ||
===Insurrectionist attack=== | ===Insurrectionist attack=== | ||
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===First tour on Requiem=== | ===First tour on Requiem=== | ||
{{Main|Battle of Requiem}} | {{Main|Battle of Requiem}} | ||
[[File:H4-E3-Campaign-4.jpg|thumb|250px|[[John-117]] watches as ''Infinity'' is pulled into Requiem.]] | [[File:H4-E3-Campaign-4.jpg|thumb|right|250px|[[John-117]] watches as ''Infinity'' is pulled into Requiem.]] | ||
The UNSC officially commissioned ''Infinity'' into service, publicly refocusing her mission on peace and exploration, on February 21, 2557. The following year, this date would be commemorated as "''Infinity'' Day".{{Ref/Reuse|packet}} ''Infinity'' was tasked with finding the rest of the Halo Array, and the UNSC forces managed to set up bases on Installation 03 as well as Installation 05 for studying and decommissioning the ringworlds.<ref name="level">'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Infinity (level)|Infinity]]''</ref> Furthermore, the ''Infinity'' was used to transport a massive Forerunner artifact known as the [[Composer]] to ''[[Ivanoff Station]]'', a research station in orbit of Installation 03. After an ONI team at ''Ivanoff Station'' vanished while researching the Composer, the ship's crew learned the location of the [[shield world]] [[Requiem]].{{Ref/Reuse|level}} During the approach to Requiem, ''Infinity'' picked up a distress call from the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}} and her two surviving crew, [[SPARTAN-II Program|Spartan]] [[John-117]] and his [[smart AI]] companion [[Cortana]]. During the attempted rescue, the ship's control systems were hacked by the [[Didact]], the leader of the Forerunners' [[Promethean]] [[Warrior-Servant]]s, which caused it to crash-land on the shield world's surface.{{Ref/Reuse|Commissioning}} The Master Chief rallied scattered reconnaissance personnel and was soon reunited with Commander Lasky, whom he had met decades prior during the [[Battle of Circinius IV]].{{Ref/Reuse|level}} | The UNSC officially commissioned ''Infinity'' into service, publicly refocusing her mission on peace and exploration, on February 21, 2557. The following year, this date would be commemorated as "''Infinity'' Day".{{Ref/Reuse|packet}} ''Infinity'' was tasked with finding the rest of the Halo Array, and the UNSC forces managed to set up bases on Installation 03 as well as Installation 05 for studying and decommissioning the ringworlds.<ref name="level">'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Infinity (level)|Infinity]]''</ref> Furthermore, the ''Infinity'' was used to transport a massive Forerunner artifact known as the [[Composer]] to ''[[Ivanoff Station]]'', a research station in orbit of Installation 03. After an ONI team at ''Ivanoff Station'' vanished while researching the Composer, the ship's crew learned the location of the [[shield world]] [[Requiem]].{{Ref/Reuse|level}} During the approach to Requiem, ''Infinity'' picked up a distress call from the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}} and her two surviving crew, [[SPARTAN-II Program|Spartan]] [[John-117]] and his [[smart AI]] companion [[Cortana]]. During the attempted rescue, the ship's control systems were hacked by the [[Didact]], the leader of the Forerunners' [[Promethean]] [[Warrior-Servant]]s, which caused it to crash-land on the shield world's surface.{{Ref/Reuse|Commissioning}} The Master Chief rallied scattered reconnaissance personnel and was soon reunited with Commander Lasky, whom he had met decades prior during the [[Battle of Circinius IV]].{{Ref/Reuse|level}} | ||
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===Second tour on Requiem=== | ===Second tour on Requiem=== | ||
{{Main|Requiem Campaign}} | {{Main|Requiem Campaign}} | ||
[[File:Infinity n Frigates.png|thumb|250px|''Infinity'' being escorted by two of her sub-vessels above Requiem.]] | [[File:Infinity n Frigates.png|thumb|right|250px|''Infinity'' being escorted by two of her sub-vessels above Requiem.]] | ||
On [[2558#February|February 7, 2558]], ''Infinity'' returned to Requiem to clear territory for UNSC research bases. The ship and her [[UNSC frigate|sub-vessels]] quickly dispatched a small Covenant task force stationed at the entrance portal and deployed numerous dropships through the opening. A massive joint effort comprising the Navy, [[UNSC Army|Army]], [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]], [[UNSC Air Force|Air Force]], and [[Spartan Operations|Spartans]] began securing areas on the surface from Covenant garrison forces.{{Ref/Reuse|Departure}} After a short span of time, Spartan [[Fireteam Crimson]] secured [[Requiem slipspace artifacts|a Forerunner artifact]] from an area known as "[[the Cauldron]]" and brought it aboard the ship.{{Ref/Reuse|Departure}} When the artifact began disrupting ''Infinity''{{'}}s power, artificial gravity, and propulsion, Spartan [[Sarah Palmer|Commander Sarah Palmer]] was able to disable it. Palmer, Captain Lasky, and [[Henry Glassman|Chief Engineer Dr. Glassman]] then inspected the artifact. Palmer saved Lasky from being translocated along with Glassman to Requiem by the artifact.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Artifact|S1E2 ''Artifact'']]</ref> Sometime later, Dr. Halsey was brought in to examine the artifact, much to Palmer's chagrin. Due to the artifact continuously causing problems for the ship, it then was navigated by Roland, who could accomplish little without human help.<ref name="catherine">'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Catherine|S1E3 ''Catherine'']]</ref> | On [[2558#February|February 7, 2558]], ''Infinity'' returned to Requiem to clear territory for UNSC research bases. The ship and her [[UNSC frigate|sub-vessels]] quickly dispatched a small Covenant task force stationed at the entrance portal and deployed numerous dropships through the opening. A massive joint effort comprising the Navy, [[UNSC Army|Army]], [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]], [[UNSC Air Force|Air Force]], and [[Spartan Operations|Spartans]] began securing areas on the surface from Covenant garrison forces.{{Ref/Reuse|Departure}} After a short span of time, Spartan [[Fireteam Crimson]] secured [[Requiem slipspace artifacts|a Forerunner artifact]] from an area known as "[[the Cauldron]]" and brought it aboard the ship.{{Ref/Reuse|Departure}} When the artifact began disrupting ''Infinity''{{'}}s power, artificial gravity, and propulsion, Spartan [[Sarah Palmer|Commander Sarah Palmer]] was able to disable it. Palmer, Captain Lasky, and [[Henry Glassman|Chief Engineer Dr. Glassman]] then inspected the artifact. Palmer saved Lasky from being translocated along with Glassman to Requiem by the artifact.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Artifact|S1E2 ''Artifact'']]</ref> Sometime later, Dr. Halsey was brought in to examine the artifact, much to Palmer's chagrin. Due to the artifact continuously causing problems for the ship, it then was navigated by Roland, who could accomplish little without human help.<ref name="catherine">'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Catherine|S1E3 ''Catherine'']]</ref> | ||
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===Conflict at Zeta Halo=== | ===Conflict at Zeta Halo=== | ||
[[File:HINF- Infinity rammed.png|230px|thumb|left| | [[File:HINF- Infinity rammed.png|230px|thumb|left|Immediately after arriving at Zeta Halo, UNSC ''Infinity'' has been ambushed by the Banished armada [[Battle for Installation 07|who came for war]] intent on seizing Zeta Halo.]] | ||
Sometime near [[2560]], several dozen forces from different branches originating from the ''Infinity'' were killed in combat either on or near [[Installation 07]].{{Ref/Game|HI|trailer|Detail=[[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere|Campaign Gameplay Premiere]]|Id=Premiere}} the ship itself was [[Battle over Installation 07|presumed destroyed]] over [[Installation 07]] [[Installation 07 conflict|during a larger multi-faction conflict over control of the ring]].{{Ref/Level|HINF|[[Warship Gbraakon]]}} | |||
==Specifications== | |||
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===Hull and propulsion=== | ===Hull and propulsion=== | ||
From stem to stern, ''Infinity'' has a length of 5,694.2 meters (18,681.6 feet), a beam of 833.3 meters (2,733.9 feet), and a height of 1,041.2 meters (3,415.9 feet). This makes her the largest warship the UNSC Navy has ever commissioned, surpassing previous record holders such as the {{Class|Punic|supercarrier}}.{{Ref/Reuse|Game Informer 52012}}<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/04/23/the-world-of-halo-4.aspx?PostPageIndex=2 '''Game Informer:''' ''The World Of Halo 4'']</ref> | [[File:H4 Infinity Above Requiem.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Infinity'' hovering among Requiem's spires.]] | ||
From stem to stern, ''Infinity'' has a length of 5,694.2 meters (18,681.6 feet), a beam of 833.3 meters (2,733.9 feet), and a height of 1,041.2 meters (3,415.9 feet). This makes her the largest warship the UNSC Navy has ever commissioned, surpassing previous record holders such as the {{Class|Punic|supercarrier}}.{{Ref/Reuse|Game Informer 52012}}<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/04/23/the-world-of-halo-4.aspx?PostPageIndex=2 '''Game Informer:''' ''The World Of Halo 4'']</ref> Among contemporary vessels her length is surpassed only by the Covenant's 29-kilometer {{Pattern|Sh'wada|supercarrier}}s<ref name="visual">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 28''</ref> and the Sangheili's 6.3-kilometer {{Pattern|Lursu|brigantine}}s, though by Forerunner standards she qualifies as a mere destroyer.<ref>[https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2963929_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2963929 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Catalog Interaction - Page 6'']</ref> For transportation throughout the enormous vessel, ''Infinity'' is equipped with a high-speed [[tram]] system.{{Ref/Reuse|catherine}} | |||
Her hull is composed of 4.9 meters of [[Titanium-A armor|titanium-A3 armor]]. The ship also possesses [[energy shielding|energy shields]], making her the first UNSC ship known to be fitted with shielding systems. The combination of armor and shields is strong enough to withstand direct impact with a Covenant {{Pattern|Maugen|armored cruiser}} while sustaining negligible damage.{{Ref/Reuse|Departure}} The ship's sublight power plant is a [[Deuterium fusion reactor|XR2 Boglin Fields: S81/X-DFR]], a [[Nuclear fusion|fusion]]-powered set of one primary and two secondary [[repulsor engine]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Mythos132}} This entire city-sized engine module took fifteen years to design, build and test.{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} [[Slipstream space|Translight]] power is provided by a [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine|Mark X Macedon/Z-PROTOTYPE #78720HDS]] mounted on a remote carriage.{{Ref/Reuse|bulletin101012}} The latter is of Forerunner design and origin, capable of dropping out of slipspace with pinpoint accuracy.{{Ref/Reuse|catherine}} It is also capable of powering itself by drawing upon foaming [[vacuum energy]], which powers it independently of the ship's powerplants. As the alien slipspace drive is not compatible with UNSC standard power and data feeds, a series of Engine Module Interlinks - interlocks based on Covenant control restrictors - are fitted.{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} The ''Infinity'' is also waterproof.<ref>[https://mixer.com/Halo?vod=16563865 '''Mixer''': ''Inside Look at Halo: Warfleet'']</ref> | |||
===Crew and complement=== | ===Crew and complement=== | ||
[[File:Infinity Crew access card.png|thumb|left|150px|A [[Information card|card]] used to access the ''Infinity'' deck.]] | [[File:Infinity Crew access card.png|thumb|left|150px|A [[Information card|card]] used to access the ''Infinity'' deck.]] | ||
{{Quote|The Infinity is manned with over 17,000 of the finest men and women in the United Nations Space Command. This ship is their home, and they will be your friends and neighbors for the duration of your deployment. Their professionalism and fighting spirit is inspiring, and you could not ask for a more brilliant crew to support you in the battles to come. Our mission is vital to the security of the Unified Earth Government, and you are vital to our success.|Captain Thomas Lasky in a welcoming letter to 92738-61842-LC{{Ref/Reuse|lootcrate1}}}} | {{Quote|The Infinity is manned with over 17,000 of the finest men and women in the United Nations Space Command. This ship is their home, and they will be your friends and neighbors for the duration of your deployment. Their professionalism and fighting spirit is inspiring, and you could not ask for a more brilliant crew to support you in the battles to come. Our mission is vital to the security of the Unified Earth Government, and you are vital to our success.|Captain Thomas Lasky in a welcoming letter to 92738-61842-LC{{Ref/Reuse|lootcrate1}}}} | ||
As of February 2558, ''Infinity'' had an official complement of 17,151. This included 8,900 Navy personnel, 5,400 [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]], 750 [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers|ODSTs]], 1,700 [[ONI]] agents, 480 civilian [[Unified Earth Government|UEG]] personnel, 8 [[Huragok]], and 24 [[Swords of Sanghelios]] members. These are organised into a Marine Expeditionary Division and a drop battalion for the ODSTs, which are then subdivided into five task forces, each of which can operate independently.{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} She also houses hundreds of [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]] led by [[Sarah Palmer|Commander Sarah Palmer]]; the ship's S-deck, affectionately known as "Spartan Town", is dedicated to their use | As of February 2558, ''Infinity'' had an official complement of 17,151. This included 8,900 Navy personnel, 5,400 [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]], 750 [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers|ODSTs]], 1,700 [[ONI]] agents, 480 civilian [[Unified Earth Government|UEG]] personnel, 8 [[Huragok]], and 24 [[Swords of Sanghelios]] members. These are organised into a Marine Expeditionary Division and a drop battalion for the ODSTs, which are then subdivided into five task forces, each of which can operate independently.{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} She also houses hundreds of [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]] led by [[Sarah Palmer|Commander Sarah Palmer]]; the ship's S-deck, affectionately known as "Spartan Town", is dedicated to their use. Additionally, 800 of [[UNSC Army|Army]] and 200 [[UNSC Air Force|Air Force]] assets were assigned to the ship during her [[Requiem Campaign|second tour on Requiem]].{{Ref/Reuse|Departure}}{{Ref/Note|The UNSC ''Infinity'' briefing packet does not include the Spartans, Army, or Air Force as part of the ship's registers. It is unclear why the Spartans' numbers are not listed, as they are a permanent fixture of the ship. However, the Army and Air Force components may have been temporarily assigned to ''Infinity'' for the second tour on Requiem, explaining their omission from the briefing packet.}} The ''Infinity'' is almost completely self-sufficient, boasting facilities and comforts normally only seen on colony support ships.{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} | ||
Mass deployment is realized through a large number of bays located throughout the vessel. ''Infinity'' has 275 Cat-1 primary bays, 140 Cat-2 secondary bays, 108 Cat-3 matériel deployment bays, and ten Cat-8 sub-vessel deployment bays: the last of these each carries a {{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}} or an {{Class|Anlace|light frigate}}. Single deployment is afforded by 329 [[ | Mass deployment is realized through a large number of bays located throughout the vessel. ''Infinity'' has 275 Cat-1 primary bays, 140 Cat-2 secondary bays, 108 Cat-3 matériel deployment bays, and ten Cat-8 sub-vessel deployment bays: the last of these each carries a {{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}} or an {{Class|Anlace|light frigate}}. Single deployment is afforded by 329 [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|R1295 Launching System/M9407 SOEIVs]] and 124 B854 Jettison Bays/M8823 HEVs. Emergency escape vehicles include 8,900 [[SKT-29 shuttlecraft|SKT-29 Class-8 Enclosed Heavy Lifeboats/Controlled]] and 12,750 [[RLT-85 Emergency Shuttlepod]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|packet}} | ||
''Infinity'' is also equipped with sizable recreational areas, including a large atrium-like memorial park. Located under an enormous transparent dome,<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''pages 68-69''</ref> the park has a self-contained biosphere complete with plants and animal life and has been said to surpass many natural parks on [[Earth]] in size.<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Infinity (level)|Infinity]]'' (Marine: ''" "Infinity's memorial park is something else, man. You seen it before? I heard it's larger than a lot of natural parks on Earth. Has its own biosphere with all sorts of animals and plants. Crazy what they stick on those warships nowadays."'')</ref> Garden plots and activity centres are also found here, with the ceiling being host to an artificial skydome.{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} Among other crew amenities, the ship contains a bar known as the [[Full Moon]].<ref>''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''</ref> For training purposes, several [[War Games]] training arenas can be aboard. Among them includes the second-largest military simulation and test environment in the human sphere. The Science Deck of the ''Infinity'' is home to state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities, provided by ONI and the [[Watershed Division]].{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} | ''Infinity'' is also equipped with sizable recreational areas, including a large atrium-like memorial park. Located under an enormous transparent dome,<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''pages 68-69''</ref> the park has a self-contained biosphere complete with plants and animal life and has been said to surpass many natural parks on [[Earth]] in size.<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Infinity (level)|Infinity]]'' (Marine: ''" "Infinity's memorial park is something else, man. You seen it before? I heard it's larger than a lot of natural parks on Earth. Has its own biosphere with all sorts of animals and plants. Crazy what they stick on those warships nowadays."'')</ref> Garden plots and activity centres are also found here, with the ceiling being host to an artificial skydome.{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} Among other crew amenities, the ship contains a bar known as the [[Full Moon]].<ref>''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''</ref> For training purposes, several [[War Games]] training arenas can be aboard. Among them includes the second-largest military simulation and test environment in the human sphere. The Science Deck of the ''Infinity'' is home to state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities, provided by ONI and the [[Watershed Division]].{{Ref/Reuse|wf infinity}} | ||
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**[[Gustavo Esposito]] | **[[Gustavo Esposito]] | ||
*[[Fireteam Intrepid]] | *[[Fireteam Intrepid]] | ||
*[[Fireteam Ivy]] | *[[Fireteam Ivy]] | ||
*[[Fireteam Kodiak]] | *[[Fireteam Kodiak]] | ||
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*[[Fireteam Shadow]] | *[[Fireteam Shadow]] | ||
**[[Horatio Fry]] | **[[Horatio Fry]] | ||
*[[Fireteam Switchback]] | *[[Fireteam Switchback]] | ||
**[[Bradford Gale]] | **[[Bradford Gale]] | ||
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**[[Oshiro]] | **[[Oshiro]] | ||
**[[Dimka]] | **[[Dimka]] | ||
*Several [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-IIIs]] | *Several [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-IIIs]] | ||
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===Former and deceased personnel=== | ===Former and deceased personnel=== | ||
*[[Andrew Del Rio|Captain Andrew Del Rio]] — ''Commanding officer; relieved of duties following first deployment to Requiem'' (2552–July 2557) | *[[Andrew Del Rio|Captain Andrew Del Rio]] — ''Commanding officer; relieved of duties following first deployment to Requiem'' (2552–July 2557) | ||
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*This ship plays a major role in ''[[Halo 4]]''{{'}}s and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''{{'}}s campaigns and serves as the fictional backdrop for the ''Infinity'' multiplayer component. This component encompasses both ''[[War Games]]'' (the competitive multiplayer mode) and ''[[Spartan Ops]]'', an episodic cooperative campaign. War Games represents the training exercises of the SPARTAN-IV supersoldiers on the warship's holographic training deck. ''Spartan Ops'' puts up to four players in the role of [[Fireteam Crimson]] in a series of weekly episodic campaign missions and cinematics following the ongoing story of the ''Infinity'' and her crew.{{Ref/Reuse|Game Informer 52012}} ''Infinity'' also plays a major role in the ''[[Halo: Initiation]]'' and ''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' comic series. | *This ship plays a major role in ''[[Halo 4]]''{{'}}s and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''{{'}}s campaigns and serves as the fictional backdrop for the ''Infinity'' multiplayer component. This component encompasses both ''[[War Games]]'' (the competitive multiplayer mode) and ''[[Spartan Ops]]'', an episodic cooperative campaign. War Games represents the training exercises of the SPARTAN-IV supersoldiers on the warship's holographic training deck. ''Spartan Ops'' puts up to four players in the role of [[Fireteam Crimson]] in a series of weekly episodic campaign missions and cinematics following the ongoing story of the ''Infinity'' and her crew.{{Ref/Reuse|Game Informer 52012}} ''Infinity'' also plays a major role in the ''[[Halo: Initiation]]'' and ''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' comic series. | ||
*In ''Halo 4'' and ''Spartan Ops'', ''Infinity''{{'}}s bow has five apparent MAC gun barrels, despite canonically only having four MACs. This discrepancy is corrected in the ship's ''Halo 5: Guardians'' model, in which the topmost barrel has been removed. | *In ''Halo 4'' and ''Spartan Ops'', ''Infinity''{{'}}s bow has five apparent MAC gun barrels, despite canonically only having four MACs. This discrepancy is corrected in the ship's ''Halo 5: Guardians'' model, in which the topmost barrel has been removed. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
===General=== | ===General=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H4 Infinity logo.png|The ''Infinity'' | File:H4 Infinity logo.png|The ''Infinity'''s logo. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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File:Requiem destruction.png|''Infinity'' fleeing the flare emitted immediately after Requiem's collision with the star. | File:Requiem destruction.png|''Infinity'' fleeing the flare emitted immediately after Requiem's collision with the star. | ||
File:HSA UNSC Infinity.jpg|The ''Infinity'' in ''Halo: Spartan Assault''. | File:HSA UNSC Infinity.jpg|The ''Infinity'' in ''Halo: Spartan Assault''. | ||
File: | File:Infinity hololens.jpg|UNSC ''Infinity'' in the [[Halo 5: Guardians E3 Hololens Experience|''Halo 5: Guardians'' E3 Hololens Experience]]. | ||
File:H5G-Infinity 2.png|''Infinity'' in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | |||
File:H5G-Infinity.png|Another view of ''Infinity'' in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | File:H5G-Infinity.png|Another view of ''Infinity'' in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
File:H5G-Infinity Rear.png|A view of ''Infinity''{{'}}s stern. | File:H5G-Infinity Rear.png|A view of ''Infinity''{{'}}s stern. | ||
File:HFB-Lotsofships.png|Size comparison between ''Infinity'' and other UNSC and Covenant capital ships through history. | File:HFB-Lotsofships.png|Size comparison between ''Infinity'' and other UNSC and Covenant capital ships through history. | ||
File:HM Infinity. | File:HM-Infinity.png|''Infinity'' escorted by several ships in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''. | ||
File:HM-Composer extraction final.jpg|''Infinity'' extracting a Composer from Installation 03's surface. | File:HM-Composer extraction final.jpg|''Infinity'' extracting a Composer from Installation 03's surface. | ||
File:HTfS gallery Infinity.png|''Infinity'' in ''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''. | File:HTfS gallery Infinity.png|''Infinity'' in ''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''. | ||
File:HWF - Infinity.jpg|In depth profile of the UNSC "Infinity" from ''[[Halo: Warfleet]]''. | File:HWF - Infinity.jpg|In depth profile of the UNSC "Infinity" from ''[[Halo: Warfleet]]''. | ||
File:HINF HoloInfinity.png|John-117 looking at a hologram of UNSC ''Infinity'' and briefed about the outcome of [[Battle for Installation 07|war]] against the Banished earlier. | File:HINF HoloInfinity.png|John-117 looking at a hologram of UNSC ''Infinity'' and briefed about the outcome of [[Battle for Installation 07|war]] against the Banished earlier. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== | ===Concepts=== | ||
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File:H4 Infinity early concept.jpg|Early concept art of ''Infinity'' for ''Halo 4''. | File:H4 Infinity early concept.jpg|Early concept art of ''Infinity'' for ''Halo 4''. | ||
File:H4_InfinityTestDesign_Concept.jpg|Early design tests of ''Infinity''. | File:H4_InfinityTestDesign_Concept.jpg|Early design tests of ''Infinity''. | ||
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File:Commissioning-Concept-3.jpg|A hallway inside ''Infinity'' during the ship's descent into Requiem. | File:Commissioning-Concept-3.jpg|A hallway inside ''Infinity'' during the ship's descent into Requiem. | ||
File:H4-Concept-ArmorBay.jpg|The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR GEN2]] assembling bay on ''S'' Deck. | File:H4-Concept-ArmorBay.jpg|The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR GEN2]] assembling bay on ''S'' Deck. | ||
File:H4-Concept-Infinity-LaunchBay.jpg|One of the ship's aircraft launch bays. | |||
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File:H4-Concept-Infinity-Hangar.jpg|A rapid-deployment hangar. | File:H4-Concept-Infinity-Hangar.jpg|A rapid-deployment hangar. | ||
File:H4-Concept-Infinity-VehicleBay.jpg|A ground vehicle bay in zero-gravity conditions. | File:H4-Concept-Infinity-VehicleBay.jpg|A ground vehicle bay in zero-gravity conditions. | ||
File:H4-Concept-Infinity-Causeway.jpg|One of the ship's maintenance causeways. | File:H4-Concept-Infinity-Causeway.jpg|One of the ship's maintenance causeways. | ||
File:H4-Concept-Infinity-Engine.jpg|Concept art of the ship's engine room. | File:H4-Concept-Infinity-Engine.jpg|Concept art of the ship's engine room. | ||
File:H4SO_Infinity_EngineRoom_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the engine room. | File:H4SO_Infinity_EngineRoom_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the engine room. | ||
File:H4-Concept-Infinity-Quarters.jpg|''Infinity''{{'}}s crew quarters. | File:H4-Concept-Infinity-Quarters.jpg|''Infinity''{{'}}s crew quarters. | ||
File:H4-Concept-Infinity-Holotable.jpg|''Infinity'' bridge's [[holography|holotable]]. | File:H4-Concept-Infinity-Holotable.jpg|''Infinity'' bridge's [[holography|holotable]]. | ||
File:H4-Concept-Infinity-Monitors.jpg|The computer screens on ''Infinity''. | File:H4-Concept-Infinity-Monitors.jpg|The computer screens on ''Infinity''. | ||
File:H4-Concept-MissileBattery.jpg|One of ''Infinity''{{'}}s [[M97 Lance|M97 missile batteries]]. | File:H4-Concept-MissileBattery.jpg|One of ''Infinity''{{'}}s [[M97 Lance|M97 missile batteries]]. | ||
File:H4-Concept-Infinity-Server.jpg|Concept of the Server room. | |||
File:H5G_InfinityCity_Concept.jpg|Concept art of ''Infinity'' hovering above a human world for ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | File:H5G_InfinityCity_Concept.jpg|Concept art of ''Infinity'' hovering above a human world for ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
File:H5G-Hangar bay 11 concept.jpg|Hangar bay 11. | |||
File:H5G-Hangar bay 11 concept.jpg| | |||
File:HINF Concept InfinityFleet.jpg|Early concept art of the ''Infinity'' for ''Halo Infinite''. | File:HINF Concept InfinityFleet.jpg|Early concept art of the ''Infinity'' for ''Halo Infinite''. | ||
File:HINF Concept InfinityFleet2.jpg|More early concept art for ''Halo Infinite''. | File:HINF Concept InfinityFleet2.jpg|More early concept art for ''Halo Infinite''. | ||
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*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'' | *''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | *''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol | *''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
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