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'''UNSC ''Crassus''''' is a {{Class|Crassus|supercarrier}} formerly in service with the [[human]] defensive forces on [[Earth]]. It served as the lead ship of the class throughout the 25th and 26th centuries, ultimately being retired after the conclusion of the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Twitter|haruspis|1649128218279002114|Alex Wakeford|Quote=Say hello to the UNSC Crassus 👀|D=10|M=04|Y=2022}}{{Ref/Reuse|CFStrike}}
'''UNSC ''Crassus''''' is a {{Class|Crassus|supercarrier}} formerly in service with the [[human]] defensive forces on [[Earth]]. It served as the lead ship of the class throughout the 25th and 26th centuries, ultimately being retired after the conclusion of the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Twitter|haruspis|1649128218279002114|Alex Wakeford|Quote=Say hello to the UNSC Crassus 👀|D=10|M=04|Y=2023}}{{Ref/Reuse|CFStrike}}


==Service history==
==Service history==
The ''Crassus'' was built by [[SinoViet Heavy Machinery]] for the regional defensive forces of the [[East African Protectorate]] in the early 25th century. It was formally commissioned in [[2411]], and served as a training ship and mothership for [[drone]]s throughout the remainder of the century - being retired from service in [[2490]] to serve as a floating museum ship.{{Ref/Reuse|CFStrike}}
===Peacekeeping===
The ''Crassus'' was built by [[SinoViet Heavy Machinery]] and put into service with the regional defense forces of the [[East African Protectorate]] in the early 25th century. It was formally commissioned in [[2411]], and served as a training ship and mothership for [[drone]]s throughout the remainder of the century—being retired from service in [[2490]] to serve as a floating museum ship.{{Ref/Reuse|CFStrike}}


During the [[Human-Covenant War]], the ship was reactivated to assist in the [[Battle for Earth|defence of Earth]] in [[2550]], and ultimately participated during the battle of [[New Mombasa]]. During the attack on the city, the ''Crassus'' served as a deployment and resupply platform for [[F-99 Wombat]] UCAVs and [[Pelican]] dropships making air strikes across the coastline. The ship was spotted by [[Jiralhanae]] hunting parties during the fighting, resulting in the ''Crassus'' and its escort coming under attack on [[2552#November|November 18, 2552]]. The [[Covenant]] boarding parties attacked the ship using [[Qavardu Workshop Prowler|war-sleds]] and [[Phantom]] dropships, and were able to quickly seize the ship's flight decks before proceeding to conduct close-quarters boarding attempts inside the ship's cramped interior spaces. Ultimately, the small stature of the human crew proved a boon in the battle, as the narrow bulkheads were unwieldly for the tall Jiralhanae and wide [[Unggoy]] to effectively move in. As such, the Covenant attack was quickly faltered, with the commanding Brutes electing to retreat to their dropships and destroy the ''Crassus'' air control tower.{{Ref/Reuse|CFStrike}}
===Reactivation===
During the [[Human-Covenant War]], the ship was reactivated in [[2550]] and appropriated by the [[UNSC]] to prepare for the inevitable [[Battle for Earth|defense of Earth]], and ultimately participated during the [[Battle of Mombasa|battle]] of [[New Mombasa]]. During the attack on the city, the UNSC ''Crassus'' served as a deployment and resupply platform for [[F-99 Wombat]] UCAVs and [[Pelican]] dropships making air strikes across the coastline. On [[2552#November|November 18, 2552]], the ship was spotted by [[Jiralhanae]] hunting parties, resulting in the ''Crassus'' and its escort coming under attack. The [[Covenant]] boarding parties attacked the ship using [[Qavardu Workshop Prowler|war-sleds]] and [[Dropship#Covenant dropships|dropship]]s, and were able to quickly seize the ship's flight decks before proceeding to conduct close-quarters boarding attempts inside the ship's cramped interior spaces. Ultimately, the smaller stature of the human crew proved a boon in the battle, as the narrow bulkheads were unwieldly for the tall Jiralhanae and wide [[Unggoy]] to effectively move in. As such, the Covenant attack was quickly faltered, with the commanding Brutes electing to retreat to their dropships and destroy the ''Crassus'' air control tower.{{Ref/Reuse|CFStrike}}


Following the war, the now-battered supercarrier was towed to Durban and once again decommissioned. As of the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war era]], it has been reinstated as a museum ship.{{Ref/Reuse|CFStrike}}
Following the war, the now-battered supercarrier was towed to [[Durban (Earth)|Durban]] and once again decommissioned. As of the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war era]], it has been reinstated as a museum ship.{{Ref/Reuse|CFStrike}}
 
==Trivia==
*The UNSC ''Crassus'' was likely named after [[Wikipedia:Marcus Licinius Crassus|Marcus Licinius Crassus]], a [[Rome|Roman]] general and statesman who played a key role in transforming the [[Wikipedia:Roman Republic|Roman Republic]] into the [[Wikipedia:Roman Empire|Roman Empire]].


==Sources==
==Sources==

Latest revision as of 06:24, October 22, 2023

Crassus
Concept artwork for the aircraft carriers seen on Longshore.
Ship history
East African Protectorate

Class:

Crassus-class supercarrier

Manufacturer:

SinoViet Heavy Machinery[1]

Commissioned:

2411[1]

Decommissioned:

2490[1]

Fate:

Decommissioned and turned into a military museum[1]

Ship history
Unified Earth Government

Class:

Crassus-class supercarrier

Operator:

UNSC Army

Manufacturer:

SinoViet Heavy Machinery[1]

Commissioned:

2550[1]

Decommissioned:

post-2553[1]

Fate:

Towed to Durban and turned into a military museum once again[1]

General characteristics

Type:

Supercarrier

Length:

498 meters (1,633 ft)[1]

 

UNSC Crassus is a Crassus-class supercarrier formerly in service with the human defensive forces on Earth. It served as the lead ship of the class throughout the 25th and 26th centuries, ultimately being retired after the conclusion of the Human-Covenant War.[2][1]

Service history[edit]

Peacekeeping[edit]

The Crassus was built by SinoViet Heavy Machinery and put into service with the regional defense forces of the East African Protectorate in the early 25th century. It was formally commissioned in 2411, and served as a training ship and mothership for drones throughout the remainder of the century—being retired from service in 2490 to serve as a floating museum ship.[1]

Reactivation[edit]

During the Human-Covenant War, the ship was reactivated in 2550 and appropriated by the UNSC to prepare for the inevitable defense of Earth, and ultimately participated during the battle of New Mombasa. During the attack on the city, the UNSC Crassus served as a deployment and resupply platform for F-99 Wombat UCAVs and Pelican dropships making air strikes across the coastline. On November 18, 2552, the ship was spotted by Jiralhanae hunting parties, resulting in the Crassus and its escort coming under attack. The Covenant boarding parties attacked the ship using war-sleds and dropships, and were able to quickly seize the ship's flight decks before proceeding to conduct close-quarters boarding attempts inside the ship's cramped interior spaces. Ultimately, the smaller stature of the human crew proved a boon in the battle, as the narrow bulkheads were unwieldly for the tall Jiralhanae and wide Unggoy to effectively move in. As such, the Covenant attack was quickly faltered, with the commanding Brutes electing to retreat to their dropships and destroy the Crassus air control tower.[1]

Following the war, the now-battered supercarrier was towed to Durban and once again decommissioned. As of the post-war era, it has been reinstated as a museum ship.[1]

Trivia[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Ship Strike (Retrieved on Apr 20, 2023) [archive]
  2. ^ Twitter, Alex Wakeford (@haruspis): "Say hello to the UNSC Crassus 👀" (Retrieved on Apr 10, 2023) [archive]
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