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{{Title|''Calypso''-class exfiltration craft}}
{{Title|''Calypso''-class exfiltration craft}}
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The '''''Calypso''-class exfiltration craft''' is a [[United Nations Space Command]] starship classification. The ''Calypso'' fulfills a purpose similar to {{Class|Black Cat|Subprowler}}. ''Calsypso''-class exfiltration craft were in use in the 2530s, notably during [[Operation: PROMETHEUS]]. Black Cats may have rendered these ships obsolete.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 86''</ref> Despite this, Calypsos were in service as late as [[2552]].<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', "Stomping on the Heels of a Fuss", ''page 79''</ref>
The '''''Calypso''-class exfiltration craft''' is a specialized type of [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] spacecraft used for off-planet extraction. The ''Calypso'' fulfills a purpose similar to {{Class|Black Cat|subprowler}}.
 
==Design==
The ''Calypso''-class recovery dropship is a robust troop transport designed for rapid transfers and exfiltration. They are one of the smallest UNSC craft to be equipped with a [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine|slipspace drive]], which is powerful enough for a short and quick jump but not capable of longer transitions; however, they are still capable of crossing modest interstellar distances.<ref name="md184">'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''pages 184-185''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 187''</ref> Calypsos are more forgiving of a pilot under fire than a [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican]] due to their rudimentary design.<ref>'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 186''</ref> However, being designed for speed rather than comfort, they are also exceedingly uncomfortable for the occupants, particularly when jumping into slipspace.{{Ref/Reuse|md188}}
 
==Service history==
Entering service around the 2520s,{{Ref/Reuse|md184}} ''Calypso''-class exfiltration craft were in use in throughout the [[Human-Covenant War]], most notably during [[Operation: PROMETHEUS]] in [[2537]].<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 86''</ref> In late [[2552]], a Calypso exfiltration craft was dispatched to transport [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] agent [[Connor Brien]] off a [[Covenant]]-occupied [[Beta Gabriel]], where Brien had been observing a [[Jiralhanae]] [[pack]].<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', "Stomping on the Heels of a Fuss", ''page 79''</ref> They were considered outdated by [[2553]].{{Ref/Reuse|md184}} By that year, the [[Venezian militia]] had acquired a few of these craft. [[Staffan Sentzke]] suggested letting the [[Huragok]], [[Sometimes Sinks]], upgrade one of the militia's Calypsos.<ref>'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 136''</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In [[List of Greek mythology references in Halo|Greek mythology]], [[Wikipedia:Calypso (mythology)|Calypso]] was a daughter of Atlas who imprisoned Odysseus for seven years during his voyage home to Ithaca in Homer's epic, ''The Odyssey''. This could a [[List of "seven" references in Halo|reference to the number seven]].
In [[List of Greek mythology references in Halo|Greek mythology]], [[Wikipedia:Calypso (mythology)|Calypso]] was a daughter of Atlas who imprisoned Odysseus for seven years during his voyage home to Ithaca in Homer's epic, ''The Odyssey''.


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
**''[[Stomping on the Heels of a Fuss]]''
**''[[Stomping on the Heels of a Fuss]]''
*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
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Latest revision as of 10:35, August 15, 2022

Calypso-class exfiltration craft
Production information

Class:

Calypso-class

Role:

Dropship/exfiltration craft

Technical specifications

Length:

50 metres (160 ft)[1]

Slipspace drive:

Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine

Chronological and affiliation

Era:

Human-Covenant War

Affiliation:

United Nations Space Command

 

The Calypso-class exfiltration craft is a specialized type of UNSC spacecraft used for off-planet extraction. The Calypso fulfills a purpose similar to Black Cat-class subprowler.

Design[edit]

The Calypso-class recovery dropship is a robust troop transport designed for rapid transfers and exfiltration. They are one of the smallest UNSC craft to be equipped with a slipspace drive, which is powerful enough for a short and quick jump but not capable of longer transitions; however, they are still capable of crossing modest interstellar distances.[2][3] Calypsos are more forgiving of a pilot under fire than a Pelican due to their rudimentary design.[4] However, being designed for speed rather than comfort, they are also exceedingly uncomfortable for the occupants, particularly when jumping into slipspace.[1]

Service history[edit]

Entering service around the 2520s,[2] Calypso-class exfiltration craft were in use in throughout the Human-Covenant War, most notably during Operation: PROMETHEUS in 2537.[5] In late 2552, a Calypso exfiltration craft was dispatched to transport ONI agent Connor Brien off a Covenant-occupied Beta Gabriel, where Brien had been observing a Jiralhanae pack.[6] They were considered outdated by 2553.[2] By that year, the Venezian militia had acquired a few of these craft. Staffan Sentzke suggested letting the Huragok, Sometimes Sinks, upgrade one of the militia's Calypsos.[7]

Trivia[edit]

In Greek mythology, Calypso was a daughter of Atlas who imprisoned Odysseus for seven years during his voyage home to Ithaca in Homer's epic, The Odyssey.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo: Mortal Dictata, pages 188-189
  2. ^ a b c Halo: Mortal Dictata, pages 184-185
  3. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 187
  4. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 186
  5. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 86
  6. ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, "Stomping on the Heels of a Fuss", page 79
  7. ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 136

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