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Early in development of ''[[Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo]]'' the UNSC ''Sagan Blue'' was called the ''Carl Sagan'', | Early in development of ''[[Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo]]'' the UNSC ''Sagan Blue'' was called the ''Carl Sagan'', after [[Wikipedia:Carl Sagan|Carl Sagan]], a famous American astronomer and science popularizer.<ref>[https://www.artstation.com/artwork/N3RRd '''Artstation''' - ''Isaac Hannaford: Halo:Warfleet'']</ref> The ship's final name may be a reference to ''[[Wikipedia:Pale Blue Dot|Pale Blue Dot]]'', a photograph taken at Sagan's request by the ''Voyager 1'' space probe in which Earth appears as a tiny dot against the vastness of space. Sagan additionally supplied reflective commentary on the photograph and its implications on Earth, humanity and the cosmos. | ||
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UNSC Sagan Blue (hull classification symbol FS-803) was a Gladius-class corvette in service with the UNSC Navy.
History
In 2554, the Sagan Blue had a deadly encounter with two Kig-Yar DAS-class storm cutters, Mark of Prophecy and Divine Breath near New Carthage.[1]
Trivia
Early in development of Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo the UNSC Sagan Blue was called the Carl Sagan, after Carl Sagan, a famous American astronomer and science popularizer.[2] The ship's final name may be a reference to Pale Blue Dot, a photograph taken at Sagan's request by the Voyager 1 space probe in which Earth appears as a tiny dot against the vastness of space. Sagan additionally supplied reflective commentary on the photograph and its implications on Earth, humanity and the cosmos.
Gallery
Concept art of the Sagan Blue.
The Sagan Blue engaging two DAS-class storm cutters.
