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|image          = [[File:Heart_of_Midlothian.png|300px]]<br>A ''Halberd''-class destroyer
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===''Halberd'' class===
===''Halberd'' class===
{{Main|Halberd-class destroyer}}
{{Main|Halberd-class destroyer}}
The most common destroyer type used during the [[Human-Covenant War]] and the later years of the Insurrection features a distinctive "arrowhead" profile.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 26''</ref> At 485 meters, it is only [[seven]] meters longer than a {{Class|Stalwart|light frigate}}, yet it has almost double the mass;<ref group="note">According to ''Halo Waypoint'', the standard destroyer has a mass of 7,900 metric tons. However, such mass would be physically impossible given the ship's size.</ref> this is because they have between one-and-a-half to two meters of [[titanium-A armor]].<ref name="enc"/><ref name="class"/><ref name="waypoint"/> This class' armament consists of two [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]s, twenty-six oversized [[Archer missile]] pods, and three {{Class|Shiva|nuclear missile}}s. For defense against single ships the destroyer carries eight twin-linked [[Point defense gun|50mm point-defense autocannons]].<ref name="class"/> Unlike most UNSC warships they do not carry [[GA-TL1 Longsword]] interceptors.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 139''</ref>
The most common destroyer type used during the [[Human-Covenant War]] and the later years of the Insurrection, the ''Halberd''-class features a distinctive "arrowhead" profile.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 26''</ref> At 485 meters, it is only [[seven]] meters longer than a {{Class|Stalwart|light frigate}}, yet it has almost double the mass;<ref group="note">According to ''Halo Waypoint'', the standard destroyer has a mass of 7,900 metric tons. However, such mass would be physically impossible given the ship's size.</ref> this is because they have between one-and-a-half to two meters of [[titanium-A armor]].<ref name="enc"/><ref name="class"/><ref name="waypoint"/> This class' armament consists of two [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]s, twenty-six oversized [[Archer missile]] pods, and three {{Class|Shiva|nuclear missile}}s. For defense against single ships the ''Halberd''-class destroyer carries eight twin-linked [[Point defense gun|50mm point-defense autocannons]].<ref name="class"/> Unlike most UNSC warships they do not carry [[GA-TL1 Longsword]] interceptors.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 139''</ref>


Such vessels were in service as early as [[2517]]<ref>''Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp''</ref> and continued to serve throughout the Human-Covenant War. Despite their powerful armament and maneuverability, many Fleet officers looked down upon destroyers, considering them too ineffective against Covenant ships. It was generally agreed that seven destroyers were a match for four [[Covenant frigate]]s.<ref name="class"/> One of the most notable destroyers was the {{UNSCship|Iroquois}}, captained by [[Commander]] [[Jacob Keyes]], which performed the daring [[Keyes Loop]] during the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]]. This destroyer type continues to be in service with the Navy by [[2557]].<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 10|Issue 10]]''</ref>
The ''Halberd'' class in service as early as [[2517]]<ref>''Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp''</ref> and continued to serve throughout the Human-Covenant War. Despite their powerful armament and maneuverability, many Fleet officers looked down upon destroyers, considering them too ineffective against Covenant ships. It was generally agreed that seven destroyers were a match for four [[Covenant frigate]]s.<ref name="class"/> One of the most notable ''Halberd''-class destroyers was the {{UNSCship|Iroquois}}, captained by [[Commander]] [[Jacob Keyes]], which performed the daring [[Keyes Loop]] during the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]]. This destroyer type continues to be in service with the Navy by [[2557]].<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 10|Issue 10]]''</ref>


===Heavy destroyer===
===Heavy destroyer===
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===''Hillsborough'' class===
===''Hillsborough'' class===
{{Main|Hillsborough-class destroyer}}
{{Main|Hillsborough-class destroyer}}
Similar in design to a cruiser,<ref name="Genesis">'''Halo Wars: Genesis'''</ref><ref name="BC">''Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp''</ref> the CMA destroyer [[CMA Heracles|''Heracles'']] belonged to an unidentified class. The ''Heracles'' was the command ship of [[Battlegroup 4]] following the disastrous [[First Battle of Harvest|first contact]] with the [[Covenant]].<ref name="Genesis"/>
Similar in design to a cruiser,<ref name="Genesis">'''Halo Wars: Genesis'''</ref><ref name="BC">''Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp''</ref> the CMA destroyer [[CMA Heracles|''Heracles'']] belonged to the ''Hillsborough'' class of destroyer. The ''Heracles'' was the command ship of [[Battlegroup 4]] following the disastrous [[First Battle of Harvest|first contact]] with the [[Covenant]].<ref name="Genesis"/>


===''DD-993'' type===
===''DD-993'' type===
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:UNSC Heracles.png|The destroyer CMA ''Heracles'' transitioning from slipspace.
File:UNSC Heracles.png|The ''Hillsborough''-class destroyer CMA ''Heracles'' transitioning from slipspace.
File:FoR Battlegroup 4.png|''Heracles'', accompanied by two frigates, emerges from slipspace.
File:FoR Battlegroup 4.png|''Heracles'', accompanied by two frigates, emerges from slipspace.
File:FoR Battle group 4.png|The ''Heracles'' over Harvest with Battlegroup 4.<!-- Though the Heracles seems to dwarf its frigate escorts, this is not so. The frigates are far below the Heracles, giving the impression that they are considerably smaller than the destroyer.-->
File:FoR Battle group 4.png|The ''Heracles'' over Harvest with Battlegroup 4.<!-- Though the Heracles seems to dwarf its frigate escorts, this is not so. The frigates are far below the Heracles, giving the impression that they are considerably smaller than the destroyer.-->
File:The Heart of Midlothian 2.png|The destroyer ''The Heart of Midlothian''.
File:The Heart of Midlothian 2.png|The ''Halberd''-class destroyer ''The Heart of Midlothian''.
File:Heart of the Midlothian Schematic.jpg|A schematic of the ''The Heart of Midlothian''.
File:Heart of the Midlothian Schematic.jpg|A schematic of the ''The Heart of Midlothian''.
File:FoR UNSC Pioneer.png|The destroyer UNSC ''Pioneer''.
File:FoR UNSC Pioneer.png|The ''Halberd''-class destroyer UNSC ''Pioneer''.
File:Iroquois collision.jpg|The ''Iroquois'' collides with a [[Covenant stealth ship]].
File:Iroquois collision.jpg|The ''Halberd''-class destroyer ''Iroquois'' collides with a [[Covenant stealth ship]].
File:Covenant-4.jpg|The ''UNSC Iroquois'' from its bow, unleashing a full volley of Archer missiles.
File:Covenant-4.jpg|The ''UNSC Iroquois'' from its bow, unleashing a full volley of Archer missiles.
File:Concept - UNSC_Destroyer.png|Concept art of the UNSC ''The Heart of Midlothian''.
File:Concept - UNSC_Destroyer.png|Concept art of the UNSC ''The Heart of Midlothian''.

Revision as of 11:41, February 22, 2015

Template:Ship Class Infobox

Destroyer is a warship classification in the UNSC Navy, as well as the now-defunct Colonial Military Administration. Its hull classification symbol is DD. Fast, maneuverable, and designed for long-term endurance, destroyers are intended to escort larger vessels such as cruisers and carriers.

Classes

The Navy has made use of several destroyer classes which vary widely in design.

Halberd class

Main article: Halberd-class destroyer

The most common destroyer type used during the Human-Covenant War and the later years of the Insurrection, the Halberd-class features a distinctive "arrowhead" profile.[1] At 485 meters, it is only seven meters longer than a Stalwart-class light frigate, yet it has almost double the mass;[note 1] this is because they have between one-and-a-half to two meters of titanium-A armor.[2][3][4] This class' armament consists of two Magnetic Accelerator Cannons, twenty-six oversized Archer missile pods, and three Shiva-class nuclear missiles. For defense against single ships the Halberd-class destroyer carries eight twin-linked 50mm point-defense autocannons.[3] Unlike most UNSC warships they do not carry GA-TL1 Longsword interceptors.[5]

The Halberd class in service as early as 2517[6] and continued to serve throughout the Human-Covenant War. Despite their powerful armament and maneuverability, many Fleet officers looked down upon destroyers, considering them too ineffective against Covenant ships. It was generally agreed that seven destroyers were a match for four Covenant frigates.[3] One of the most notable Halberd-class destroyers was the Template:UNSCship, captained by Commander Jacob Keyes, which performed the daring Keyes Loop during the Battle of Sigma Octanus IV. This destroyer type continues to be in service with the Navy by 2557.[7]

Heavy destroyer

Main article: UNSC heavy destroyer

The heavy destroyer class has been in service with the Navy since at least the late 2490's. In 2497, the heavy destroyer UNSC Gorgon was the first ship of its class to be armed with a Magnetic Accelerator Cannon, for which the ship carried only three slugs.[8] Then-Captain Preston Cole served on this ship during the Insurrection. The Gorgon was later assigned to Admiral Cole's fleet during the Human-Covenant War.[9]

Hillsborough class

Main article: Hillsborough-class destroyer

Similar in design to a cruiser,[10][11] the CMA destroyer Heracles belonged to the Hillsborough class of destroyer. The Heracles was the command ship of Battlegroup 4 following the disastrous first contact with the Covenant.[10]

DD-993 type

This type of destroyer appears heavily armored and has two thrust nozzles. It has a wide beam and is almost equally tall. Numerous large antennae are mounted across the hull. The only known vessel of this class, hull code DD-993, deployed an ODST-Spartan team during a raid on Heian at some point between 2540 and 2551.[12]

Known destroyers

Gallery

  • UNSC Heracles.png

    The Hillsborough-class destroyer CMA Heracles transitioning from slipspace.

  • Heracles, accompanied by two frigates, emerges from slipspace.

    Heracles, accompanied by two frigates, emerges from slipspace.

  • The Heracles over Harvest with Battlegroup 4.

    The Heracles over Harvest with Battlegroup 4.

  • The Halberd-class destroyer The Heart of Midlothian.

    The Halberd-class destroyer The Heart of Midlothian.

  • A schematic of the The Heart of Midlothian.

    A schematic of the The Heart of Midlothian.

  • The Halberd-class destroyer UNSC Pioneer.

    The Halberd-class destroyer UNSC Pioneer.

  • The Halberd-class destroyer Iroquois collides with a Covenant stealth ship.

    The Halberd-class destroyer Iroquois collides with a Covenant stealth ship.

  • The UNSC Iroquois from its bow, unleashing a full volley of Archer missiles.

    The UNSC Iroquois from its bow, unleashing a full volley of Archer missiles.

  • Concept art of the UNSC The Heart of Midlothian.

    Concept art of the UNSC The Heart of Midlothian.

  • Legends ship 1.png

    DD-993 near Heian.

  • UNSC destroyers, with Autumn-class heavy cruisers and UNSC Infinity, over Earth following the New Phoenix Incident.

    UNSC destroyers, with Autumn-class heavy cruisers and UNSC Infinity, over Earth following the New Phoenix Incident.

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List of appearances

Note

  1. ^ According to Halo Waypoint, the standard destroyer has a mass of 7,900 metric tons. However, such mass would be physically impossible given the ship's size.

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 26
  2. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named enc
  3. ^ a b c Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named class
  4. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named waypoint
  5. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 139
  6. ^ Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp
  7. ^ Halo: Escalation, Issue 10
  8. ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, The Impossible Life and Possible Death of Preston J. Cole
  9. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach Definitive Edition, page 303-304
  10. ^ a b Halo Wars: Genesis
  11. ^ Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp
  12. ^ Halo Legends - The Babysitter

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