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Commanded by [[Captain Veredi]]. On October 7, 2525, The ''Heracles'', along with the frigates ''[[UNSC Arabia]]'' and ''[[UNSC Vostok]]'' were sent into the [[Harvest]] system to discover what had happened to the colony. It discovered the planet destroyed, as well as a Covenant vessel in orbit. After a short battle the ''Arabia'' and the ''Vostok'' were destroyed, and the ''Heracles'' was forced to retreat. It took the ''Heracles'' several weeks to return to [[Reach]].
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'''CMA ''Heracles''''' was a {{Class|Hillsborough|destroyer}} in service with the [[Colonial Military Authority]].{{Ref/Reuse|Cole}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}} ''Heracles'' was commanded by [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Maribeau Veredi]] and the [[destroyer]] served as the lead ship of [[Battle Group 4]].{{Ref/Reuse|FOR11}}
 
==History==
===Investigation of Harvest===
On [[2525#February|February 3, 2525]], contact was lost with the [[Unified Earth Government]] [[Outer Colony]] of [[Harvest]], in the [[Epsilon Indi system]]. In response, the [[Colonial Military Authority]] sent the scout ship [[CMA Argo|''Argo'']] to investigate. The scout ship arrived in the system on [[2525#April|April 20]], but transmissions from ''Argo'' ended shortly after. As the issue became more serious, [[UNSC Fleet Command]] and the CMA sent [[Battle Group 4]]—consisting of ''Heracles'', along with [[CMA Arabia|''Arabia'']] and [[CMA Vostok|''Vostok'']]—into the Epsilon Indi system to discover why the [[Colonial Administration Authority]] had lost contact with Harvest.{{Ref/Reuse|Cole}}{{Ref/Reuse|FOR11}}
 
''Heracles'' and the rest of Battle Group 4 arriving in the system on [[2525#October|October 7]]. Upon traveling to Harvest, the crew of the destroyer discovered that the planet's once-verdant surface had been [[Glassing|destroyed]] and that ''Argo'' was missing.{{Ref/Reuse|FOR11}} While at Harvest, ''Heracles'' recovered a [[RQ-XII drone]] left behind eight months earlier by {{UNSCShip|Walk of Shame}}, the [[sloop]] of [[Jilan al-Cygni]]—an [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] operative.{{Ref/Novel|HCH|Chapter=Epilogue}} The [[battle group]] soon detected a [[Covenant]] {{Pattern|Rasus|interdictor}}, ''[[Heaven's Brilliant Bier]]'', in orbit over the planet. Following protocol,{{Ref/Reuse|FOR11}} ''Heracles'' attempted to initiate communications with the ship. The interdictor responded by broadcasting the message: "''Your destruction is the will of the gods, and we are their instrument''", and then opened fire.{{Ref/Site|URL=http://www.halowars.com/gameinfo/timeline2.aspx|Site=Official Halo Wars Community Site|Page=Timeline|D=21|M=12|Y=2017|LocalArchive=Archive:Halowars.com/Timeline}}{{Ref/Game|HW|Halo Wars Timeline Events|Timeline Events|Detail=7 October, 2525}} After a brief exchange of fire that lasted less than fourteen seconds,{{Ref/Reuse|Cole}} ''Arabia'' and ''Vostok'' were destroyed and ''Heracles'' was forced to retreat. Due to the extensive damage it had taken during the skirmish, ''Heracles'' took several weeks to return to [[Reach]] in the [[Epsilon Eridani system]].{{Ref/Reuse|FOR11}}{{Ref/Comic|HFORBC|Issue=4}}{{Ref/Book|Enc11|Page=205}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}} While the ship was repaired at Reach, the sensors logs of ''Heracles'' were analyzed to give [[Central Command|CENTCOM]] some knowledge on their new enemy. Battle Group 4's contact with the interdictor eventually led to the [[Battle of Harvest]], which resulted in a pyrrhic UNSC victory and the destruction of the Covenant ship.{{Ref/Reuse|Cole}}
 
==Production notes==
In the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'' and its [[Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition)|2011 reprint]], the ''Heracles'' is incorrectly identified as the "UNSC ''Heracles''", a mistake carried to the other CMA vessels of Battle Group 4. This issue is also present in ''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'', in which the ''Heracles''{{'}} crew are shown to wear [[UNSC Navy Service Uniform]]s.
 
==Trivia==
The ship was named after [[Wikipedia:Heracles|Heracles]], a legendary hero from [[List of Greek mythology references in Halo|Greek mythology]].
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:HWG CMAHeracles.png|The ''Heracles'' arrives at Harvest.
File:HWG_CMAHeracles_Engines.png|The [[fusion drive]]s of ''Heracles''.
File:FoR Heracles.png|''Heracles'' exits slipspace
File:FoR Battle group 4.png|The ''Heracles'' and [[Battle Group 4]] orbit a glassed Harvest, shortly before the fleet's near-destruction.
File:TFoR AS - Harvest glassed.jpg|Battle Group 4 discover Harvest's fate
File:TFoR AS - Heracles damaged.jpg|Heracles, damaged by its engagement with the Covenant ship
</gallery>
 
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{Fm}}
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
**''[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp|Boot Camp]]''
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''
*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Mythos]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'' {{Mo}}
 
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
[[Category:Hillsborough-class destroyers|Heracles]]
[[Category:Colonial Military Administration ships|Heracles]]

Latest revision as of 11:41, January 27, 2024

Heracles
CMA Heracles.jpg
CMA Heracles entering orbit over a post-glassing Harvest.
Ship history
Colonial Administration Authority

Name:

Heracles

Class:

Hillsborough-class heavy destroyer[1]

Namesake:

Heracles

Operator:

CMA Navy[2][3]

Captain(s):

Maribeau Veredi[2][4]

General characteristics

Type:

Destroyer[5][1]

Length:

526.0 meters (1,725.7 ft)[5]

Mass:

2 million tonnes[5]

Power plant:

Fusion reactor

Maneuver drive:

Fusion drive

Slipspace drive:

Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine

Hull:

2 metres (6.6 ft) Titanium-A armor[6]

Armaments:

 

CMA Heracles was a Hillsborough-class destroyer in service with the Colonial Military Authority.[3][4] Heracles was commanded by Captain Maribeau Veredi and the destroyer served as the lead ship of Battle Group 4.[2]

History[edit]

Investigation of Harvest[edit]

On February 3, 2525, contact was lost with the Unified Earth Government Outer Colony of Harvest, in the Epsilon Indi system. In response, the Colonial Military Authority sent the scout ship Argo to investigate. The scout ship arrived in the system on April 20, but transmissions from Argo ended shortly after. As the issue became more serious, UNSC Fleet Command and the CMA sent Battle Group 4—consisting of Heracles, along with Arabia and Vostok—into the Epsilon Indi system to discover why the Colonial Administration Authority had lost contact with Harvest.[3][2]

Heracles and the rest of Battle Group 4 arriving in the system on October 7. Upon traveling to Harvest, the crew of the destroyer discovered that the planet's once-verdant surface had been destroyed and that Argo was missing.[2] While at Harvest, Heracles recovered a RQ-XII drone left behind eight months earlier by UNSC Walk of Shame, the sloop of Jilan al-Cygni—an Office of Naval Intelligence operative.[7] The battle group soon detected a Covenant Rasus-pattern interdictor, Heaven's Brilliant Bier, in orbit over the planet. Following protocol,[2] Heracles attempted to initiate communications with the ship. The interdictor responded by broadcasting the message: "Your destruction is the will of the gods, and we are their instrument", and then opened fire.[8][9] After a brief exchange of fire that lasted less than fourteen seconds,[3] Arabia and Vostok were destroyed and Heracles was forced to retreat. Due to the extensive damage it had taken during the skirmish, Heracles took several weeks to return to Reach in the Epsilon Eridani system.[2][10][11][4] While the ship was repaired at Reach, the sensors logs of Heracles were analyzed to give CENTCOM some knowledge on their new enemy. Battle Group 4's contact with the interdictor eventually led to the Battle of Harvest, which resulted in a pyrrhic UNSC victory and the destruction of the Covenant ship.[3]

Production notes[edit]

In the Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition) and its 2011 reprint, the Heracles is incorrectly identified as the "UNSC Heracles", a mistake carried to the other CMA vessels of Battle Group 4. This issue is also present in Halo Wars: Genesis, in which the Heracles' crew are shown to wear UNSC Navy Service Uniforms.

Trivia[edit]

The ship was named after Heracles, a legendary hero from Greek mythology.

Gallery[edit]

  • The Heracles arrives at Harvest.

    The Heracles arrives at Harvest.

  • The fusion drives of Heracles.

    The fusion drives of Heracles.

  • Heracles exits slipspace

    Heracles exits slipspace

  • The Heracles and Battle Group 4 orbit a glassed Harvest, shortly before the fleet's near-destruction.

    The Heracles and Battle Group 4 orbit a glassed Harvest, shortly before the fleet's near-destruction.

  • Battle Group 4 discover Harvest's fate

    Battle Group 4 discover Harvest's fate

  • Heracles, damaged by its engagement with the Covenant ship

    Heracles, damaged by its engagement with the Covenant ship

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Have S'moa (Retrieved on Jul 9, 2021) [archive]
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Halo: The Fall of Reach, chapter 11
  3. ^ a b c d e Halo: Evolutions - The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole, section Six: The Covenant War: The Cole Campaigns (2525–2532 CE)
  4. ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 270
  5. ^ a b c d e f g Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 125
  6. ^ Halo Wars: Genesis, page 3
  7. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, Epilogue
  8. ^ Official Halo Wars Community Site, Timeline (Retrieved on Dec 21, 2017) [local archive] [external archive]
  9. ^ Halo Wars, Timeline Events: 7 October, 2525
  10. ^ Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp, issue 4
  11. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 205
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