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{{Series/Species/Human}}
{{Series/Species/Human}}
'''Human starships''' were space faring vessels built by [[Human]]s. Humans have maintained and created numerous starships throughout their existence and numerous factions have controlled them often with their purposes and styles of organization.
'''Human starships''' were [[slipspace]]-capable vessels built by [[Human]]s.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22pg114|Enc22|Page=114-115}} Humans have maintained and created numerous starships throughout their existence and numerous factions have controlled them; often with their purposes, designs, and styles of organization.
 
They are the most complicated and expensive mechanisms built by humanity,{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg38}} and the existence of [[Human colonies|human interstellar civilization]] rests on the ubiquity of slipspace-capable vessels.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg114}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
===Organization===
===Organization===
A number of factions operate Human starships, including the [[Unified Earth Government]] and its branches the [[UNSC]] and the [[CAA]]. The Insurrectionist factions [[United Rebel Front]] and the [[New Colonial Alliance]] as well operated their own ships. Independent human governments such as the [[Gao Republic]] own their own ships also.
Several factions operate Human starships, including the [[Unified Earth Government]] and its branches the [[UNSC]] and the [[CAA]]. The Insurrectionist factions [[United Rebel Front]] and the [[New Colonial Alliance]] as well operated their own ships. Independent human governments such as the [[Gao Republic]] own their own ships also.


Beyond governments and political organizations, human corporations also had ships that they owned or otherwise used, like with the [[Harris-Romner Bank]] and the [[Liang-Dortmund Corporation]].
Beyond governments and political organizations, human corporations also had ships that they owned or otherwise used, like the [[Harris-Romner Bank]] and the [[Liang-Dortmund Corporation]].


In a rare instance of this, the [[Covenant remnants|Covenant remnant faction]] the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]] also made use of some human starships.  
In a rare instance of this, the [[Covenant remnants|Covenant remnant faction]] the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]] also made use of some human starships.  
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**'''ONI''' - [[Office of Naval Intelligence]], Example: [[ONI Acrisius|ONI ''Acrisius'']]
**'''ONI''' - [[Office of Naval Intelligence]], Example: [[ONI Acrisius|ONI ''Acrisius'']]
*'''CAA''' - [[Colonial Administration Authority]], Example: {{CAAShip|Butterworth}}, {{CAAShip|Casbah}}
*'''CAA''' - [[Colonial Administration Authority]], Example: {{CAAShip|Butterworth}}, {{CAAShip|Casbah}}
*'''CMA''' - [[Colonial Military Administration]], Example: {{CMAShip|Argo}}, {{CMAShip|Laden}}
*'''CMA''' - [[Colonial Military Authority]], Example: {{CMAShip|Argo}}, {{CMAShip|Laden}}
*'''URF''' - [[United Rebel Front]], Example: [[URF Origami|URF ''Origami'']]
*'''URF''' - [[United Rebel Front]], Example: [[URF Origami|URF ''Origami'']]
*'''HRB''' - [[Harris-Romner Bank]], Example: [[HRB Flintlock|HRB ''Flintlock'']]
*'''HRB''' - [[Harris-Romner Bank]], Example: [[HRB Flintlock|HRB ''Flintlock'']]
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===Design and specifications===
===Design and specifications===
[[File:HM-DomusD 1.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Colony ships in orbit of [[Luna]].{{Ref/Reuse|mythosdomus}}]]
[[File:HM-DomusD 1.jpg|200px|thumb|Colony ships in orbit of [[Luna]].{{Ref/Reuse|mythosdomus}}]]
Numerous companies and organizations using numerous shipyards across human space produced or repaired ships. The companies and organizations include the [[Oros Trading Company]], [[TanSec AB]], [[Halifax Spacewerx]], [[Aerofabrique SA]], [[Reyes-McLees Shipyards]], [[SinoViet Heavy Machinery]], and [[Rhea Station]]. While the planets and moons housing the shipyards include [[Reach]], [[Tribute]], [[Mars]],<ref name="buzz generating">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-buzz-generating ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder - Buzz Generating]</ref> [[Earth]],{{Ref/Site|Id=infinityoverearth|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/chasing-shadows|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Community Update - Chasing Shadows}} [[Luna]],{{Ref/Reuse|mythosdomus}}  [[Biko]], and [[Skopje]].<ref>''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'', [[Dirt]]</ref> [[Rion Forge]] considers the best shipyards in the Outer Colonies by [[2557]] to be at [[Komoya]], [[Sverdlovsk system]].{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Renegades|Chapter=1}}
Numerous companies and organizations using numerous shipyards across human space produced or repaired ships. The companies and organizations include the [[Oros Trading Company]], [[TanSec AB]], [[Halifax Spacewerx]], [[Aerofabrique SA]], [[Reyes-McLees Shipyards]], [[SinoViet Heavy Machinery]], and [[Rhea Station]]. While the planets and moons housing the shipyards include [[Reach]], [[Tribute]], [[Mars]],<ref name="buzz generating">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-buzz-generating ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder - Buzz Generating]</ref> [[Earth]],{{Ref/Site|Id=infinityoverearth|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/chasing-shadows|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Community Update - Chasing Shadows}} [[Luna]],{{Ref/Reuse|mythosdomus}}  [[Biko]], and [[Skopje]].<ref>''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'', [[Dirt]]</ref> [[Rion Forge]] considers the best shipyards in the Outer Colonies by [[2557]] to be at [[Komoya]], [[Sverdlovsk system]].{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Renegades|Chapter=1}}


In some instances, the design or internal characteristics of a human ship have been modified with the technology of an alien species like with the ''[[Ace of Spades]]'' and a [[Design seed]] or the {{UNSCShip|Gettysburg}} and ''[[Ascendant Justice]]''.
In some instances, the design or internal characteristics of a human ship have been modified with the technology of an alien species like with the ''[[Ace of Spades]]'' and a [[Design seed]] or the {{UNSCShip|Gettysburg}} and ''[[Ascendant Justice]]''.
A similar type of crystal based computer memory used in [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] is usually seen in ships.{{Ref/Book|[[Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition)]]|Section=Project: MJOLNIR|Page=91}}


====Armament====
====Armament====
Humans have had armed ships since the ancient days with the [[Fibril cutter]]. After humanity returned to space, human ships were armed with a variety of weaponry including [[Archer Missile]]s, [[M910 Rampart point defense network]]s, [[nuclear weapon]]s, and the [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]].
Humans have had armed ships since the ancient days with the [[Fibril cutter]]. After humanity returned to space, human ships were armed with a variety of weaponry including [[Archer Missile]]s, [[M910 Rampart point defense network]]s, [[nuclear weapon]]s, and the [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]].


===Complement===
===Propulsion and movement===
[[Starfighter]]s and [[dropship]]s act as complement for ships and ship types across a number of organizations. As well, some ships carry land vehicles like the [[Mongoose (fiction)|Mongoose]], [[Warthog]] or [[Scorpion]]s. Others will carry a dedicated infantry fighting force that can be deployed from the ship.
Intrasystem travel is done with [[Fusion drive]]s. Though efficient and powerful, the travel times to the edge of solar systems are still measured in weeks.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg38}}


===Propulsion and movement===
Human ships use a [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]] in order to enter [[slipspace]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg38}} While in slipspace, ships build up a vast amount of static electricity which is discharged through the [[Polymerized lithium niobocene]].<ref name="journal">'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]'', ''July 30, 2511''</ref>
Human ships use a [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]] in order to enter [[slipspace]].


==History==
==History==
===Ancient history===
===Ancient history===
{{Main|Prehistoric human civilization}}
{{Main|Prehistoric human civilization}}
[[File:H4-Terminal-Forthencho-Fleet.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Ancient human ships including an [[Ancient human cruiser]]s.]]
[[File:H4-Terminal-Forthencho-Fleet.jpg|200px|thumb|Ancient human ships including an [[Ancient human cruiser]]s.]]
Humanity was once a highly advanced spacefaring civilization, spanning a number of star systems. They operated a number of ships, including the [[Prime cruiser]]. Many human starships fought at the [[Battle of Charum Hakkor]] during the [[Human-Forerunner wars]] against [[Forerunner starship]]s. Following which, humanity was fragmented and de-evolved into a variety of subspecies and lost all space travel knowledge in the process.
Humanity was once a highly advanced spacefaring civilization, spanning a number of star systems. They operated a number of ships, including the [[Prime cruiser]]. Many human starships fought at the [[Battle of Charum Hakkor]] during the [[Human-Forerunner wars]] against [[Forerunner starship]]s. Following which, humanity was fragmented and de-evolved into a variety of subspecies and lost all space travel knowledge in the process.


===Rise of humanity===
===Rise of humanity===
{{Main|Domus Diaspora}}
{{Main|Domus Diaspora}}
[[File:HM-Interplanetary War-2.jpg|thumb|right|200px|An unknown human ship class, in the midst of the chaos of the 22nd-century.]]
[[File:HM-Interplanetary War-2.jpg|thumb|200px|An unknown human ship class, in the midst of the chaos of the 22nd-century.]]
Due to the [[Great Purification]], humanity had to rebuild it's space based efforts. In [[1961]], [[Wikipedia:Yuri Gagarin|Yuri Gagarin]] was the first person to be in space, again.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', Human Colonization of Space, p. 42</ref> Early human starships included rockets and shuttles.{{Ref/Film|[[Origins]]}}
Due to the [[Great Purification]], humanity had to rebuild it's space-based efforts. In [[1961]], [[Wikipedia:Yuri Gagarin|Yuri Gagarin]] was the first person to be in space, again.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', Human Colonization of Space, p. 42</ref> Early human starships included rockets and shuttles.{{Ref/Film|[[Origins]]}}


Unfortunately, It wouldn't be until [[2291]] before humanity relearned the secrets of [[Slipstream Space]], thanks to the efforts of [[Tobias Shaw]] and [[Wallace Fujikawa]]{{Ref/Map|[[Halo 3]]|[[Orbital]]}} The viability of the [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]] was tested in situ in a starship.{{Ref/Generic|[[Forever We Fight]]}} In [[2362]], the first extra-solar colony ship was created, named the ''[[Odyssey]]''. This sparked a wave of colonization.<ref name="Xbox.com Halo Storyline">[http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/h/halo/storyline.htm ''Xbox.com:'' Halo Storyline] (Defunct, Copy on [http://halo.bungie.org/misc/mstimeline2.html HBO Forums], [http://web.archive.org/web/20080424150226/www.xbox.com/en-US/games/h/halo/storyline.htm Wayback Machine], and [[Archive:Xbox.com/Halo/Timeline|Halopedia]])</ref> Along with the ''Odyssey'', the first known ship of the prolific {{Class|Phoenix|colony ship}} was built.<ref>''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]'', [[Hall of History]]</ref> These colonization ships were built or otherwise serviced above [[Luna]].<ref name="mythosdomus">''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]'', Domus Diaspora, p. 52-53</ref>
Unfortunately, It wouldn't be until [[2291]] before humanity relearned the secrets of [[Slipstream Space]], thanks to the efforts of [[Tobias Shaw]] and [[Wallace Fujikawa]]{{Ref/Map|[[Halo 3]]|[[Orbital]]}} The viability of the [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]] was tested in situ in a starship.{{Ref/Generic|[[Forever We Fight]]}} In [[2362]], the first extra-solar colony ship was created, named the ''[[Odyssey]]''. This sparked a wave of colonization.<ref name="Xbox.com Halo Storyline">[http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/h/halo/storyline.htm ''Xbox.com:'' Halo Storyline] (Defunct, Copy on [http://halo.bungie.org/misc/mstimeline2.html HBO Forums], [http://web.archive.org/web/20080424150226/www.xbox.com/en-US/games/h/halo/storyline.htm Wayback Machine], and [[Archive:Xbox.com/Halo/Timeline|Halopedia]])</ref> Along with the ''Odyssey'', the first known ship of the prolific {{Class|Phoenix|colony ship}} was built.<ref>''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]'', [[Hall of History]]</ref> These colonization ships were built or otherwise serviced above [[Luna]].<ref name="mythosdomus">''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]'', Domus Diaspora, p. 52-53</ref>
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====Insurrection====
====Insurrection====
{{Main|Insurrection}}
{{Main|Insurrection}}
By [[2490]], humans had established 800 colonies, divided by the prospering [[Inner colonies]] and the under developed [[Outer Colonies]].{{Ref/Reuse|Xbox.com Halo Storyline}} Political tension existed because of this division. One of the starting factors of the resulting insurrection was the [[Callisto Incident]] which saw the capture of the {{UNSCShip|Callisto}}.<ref>''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'', p. 436</ref> [[Space warfare]] between the UNSC and [[insurrectionist]] factions took place.
By [[2490]], humans had established 800 colonies, divided by the prospering [[Inner colonies]] and the underdeveloped [[Outer Colonies]].{{Ref/Reuse|Xbox.com Halo Storyline}} Political tension existed because of this division. One of the starting factors of the resulting insurrection was the [[Callisto Incident]] which saw the capture of the {{UNSCShip|Callisto}}.<ref>''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'', p. 436</ref> [[Space warfare]] between the UNSC and [[insurrectionist]] factions took place.


Around this time, the [[CAA Chalybeate|CAA ''Chalybeate'']] touched down on [[Komoya]] for repairs in the [[Sverdlovsk system]], but wouldn't take flight again. Instead, over decades more ships would land, forming a ship-based [[city]] on the [[Natural satellite|moon]].{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Renegades|Chapter=1}}
Around this time, the [[CAA Chalybeate|CAA ''Chalybeate'']] touched down on [[Komoya]] for repairs in the [[Sverdlovsk system]], but wouldn't take flight again. Instead, over decades more ships would land, forming a ship-based [[city]] on the [[Natural satellite|moon]].{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Renegades|Chapter=1}}
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In [[2524]], the civilian ship ''[[National Holiday]]'' was destroyed by a bombing from Insurrectionists over [[Reach]].{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Contact Harvest}}
In [[2524]], the civilian ship ''[[National Holiday]]'' was destroyed by a bombing from Insurrectionists over [[Reach]].{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Contact Harvest}}


[[File:H2A Terminals - Camber.jpg|thumb|200px|right|The wreckage of UNSC ships over [[Camber]].]]
[[File:H2A Terminals - Camber.jpg|thumb|200px|The wreckage of UNSC ships over [[Camber]].]]
===Human-Covenant war===
===Human-Covenant War===
{{Main|Human-Covenant war}}
{{Main|Human-Covenant War}}
The first contact between Covenant species and humans took place when a [[Covenant starship]], ''[[Minor Transgression]]'' attacked the human [[freighter]] ''[[This End Up]]''.
The first contact between Covenant species and humans took place when a [[Covenant starship]], ''[[Minor Transgression]]'' attacked the human [[freighter]] ''[[This End Up]]''.


Following the start of hostilities, the UNSC stripped the [[Colonial Military Administration]] of most of it's naval resources and gave them to [[UNSC Naval Command|NAVCOM]].{{Ref/Game|[[Halo Wars]]|Detail=[[Halo Wars Timeline Events]]}}
Following the start of hostilities, the UNSC stripped the [[Colonial Military Authority]] of most of its naval resources and gave them to [[UNSC Naval Command|NAVCOM]].{{Ref/Game|[[Halo Wars]]|Detail=[[Halo Wars Timeline Events]]}}


Over the course of the Human-Covenant war, the UNSC saw huge losses in terms of [[UNSC Starship|starships]] lost. Though with the war, new developments came. Construction on the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}, the largest starship humanity at this point had, began in [[2544]].{{Ref/Book|[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]|Page=133}}
The war saw combat losses far outstripped shipyards' abilities to build replacements for both [[UNSC starship|military]] and commercial ships. Trade restrictions were also put in place to limit the risk that slipspace travel represented to remaining colonies.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22pg38|Enc22|Page=38-39}} Construction on the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}, the largest starship humanity at this point had began in [[2544]].{{Ref/Book|[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]|Page=133}}


[[File:H4 - MidnightShips1.png|thumb|right|200px|Some of the remaining and newly constructed UNSC ships, circa the [[New Phoenix Incident]].]]
[[File:H4 - MidnightShips1.png|thumb|200px|Some of the remaining and newly constructed UNSC ships, circa the [[New Phoenix Incident]].]]
===Post-war===
===Post-war===
After the war, an unprecedented addition human ships was created, the [[Energy shielding|energy shield]]. The {{Class|Autumn|heavy cruiser}}, the {{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}} and the {{Class|Infinity|supercarrier}} were all added to the UNSC's fleet; all three had built in shielding.<ref>''[[Spartan Ops]]'' - [[Departure|Episode 1: Departure]]</ref>{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/en-voyage|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - En Voyage}}
Following the end of the war, trade restrictions were lifted and new ship classes were planned. However, the focus on rebuilding UNSC naval vessels and limited building capacity meant that merchant ship production was lessened.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg38}}


As well, the various ship battles over the course of the war created debris fields over human colonies. [[Tribute's ship graveyard|One instance of this]] was over [[Tribute]].{{Ref/Book|Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide|Page=179}} Civilians could also scavenge some of these ruined ships and even claim them using loopholes in the [[UNSC Salvage Directive|maritime salvage law]].<ref>''[[Halo: First Strike]] (2010)'' - ''Adjunct''</ref>
After the war, an unprecedented addition of human ships was created, the [[Energy shielding|energy shield]]. The {{Class|Autumn|heavy cruiser}}, the {{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}} and the {{Class|Infinity|supercarrier}} were all added to the UNSC's fleet; all three had built-in shielding.<ref>''[[Spartan Ops]]'' - [[Departure|Episode 1: Departure]]</ref>{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/en-voyage|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - En Voyage}}
 
The various ship battles throughout the war created debris fields over human colonies. [[Tribute's ship graveyard|One instance of this]] was over [[Tribute]].{{Ref/Book|Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide|Page=179}} Civilians could also scavenge some of these ruined ships and even claim them using loopholes in the [[UNSC Salvage Directive|maritime salvage law]].<ref>''[[Halo: First Strike]] (2010)'' - ''Adjunct''</ref>


==Types==
==Types==
===Warship===
===Warship===
{{Main|Warship}}
{{Main|Warship}}
[[File:HFB-ClassicUNSC.jpg|200px|right|thumb|A line up of several UNSC warships, including carriers, cruisers, a frigate and a destroyer.]]
[[File:HFB-ClassicUNSC.jpg|200px|thumb|A line up of several UNSC warships, including carriers, cruisers, a frigate and a destroyer.]]
The UNSC has operated most of humanity's post-Great Purification fleets, including their most powerful warships. These include the powerful [[UNSC cruiser|cruisers]], [[UNSC carrier|carriers]] and a [[Battleship|battleship]] [[Vindication-class light battleship|class]]. Smaller vessels include [[UNSC corvette|corvettes]], [[UNSC frigate|frigates]], and [[UNSC destroyer|destroyers]].
The UNSC has operated most of humanity's post-Great Purification fleets, including their most powerful warships. These include the powerful [[UNSC cruiser|cruisers]], [[UNSC carrier|carriers]] and a [[battleship]] [[Vindication-class light battleship|class]]. Smaller vessels include [[UNSC corvette|corvettes]], [[UNSC frigate|frigates]], and [[UNSC destroyer|destroyers]].


[[Insurrectionist]]s as well managed to capture or otherwise procure warships. The ''[[Iliad]]'', a [[United Rebel Front]] [[frigate]], was known to harass and attack UNSC ships around [[Eridanus II]] in [[2517]].<ref>''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]'', [[Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp|Boot Camp]]</ref> The URF also operated a [[Destroyer|destroyer]], the [[URF Origami|URF ''Origami'']].{{Ref/Novel|[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]|Page=36-37}}
[[Insurrectionist]]s as well managed to capture or otherwise procure warships. The ''[[Iliad]]'', a [[United Rebel Front]] [[frigate]], was known to harass and attack UNSC ships around [[Eridanus II]] in [[2517]].<ref>''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]'', [[Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp|Boot Camp]]</ref> The URF also operated a [[destroyer]], the [[URF Origami|URF ''Origami'']].{{Ref/Novel|[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]|Page=36-37}}


====Ships of the type====
====Ships of the type====
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<div class="tabbox"><div class="tab">UEG ships</div>
<div class="tabbox"><div class="tab">UEG ships</div>
{{Center|For the UEG's warships, see [[UNSC starship#Types|UNSC starship]] and [[Colonial Military Administration]]}}
{{Center|For the UEG's warships, see [[UNSC starship#Types|UNSC starship]] and [[Colonial Military Authority]]}}
</div>
</div>
<div class="tabbox"><div class="tab">Insurrectionist ships</div>
<div class="tabbox"><div class="tab">Insurrectionist ships</div>
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===Colony ships===
===Colony ships===
{{Main|Colony ship}}
{{Main|Colony ship}}
[[File:Arcadia Colonized.jpg|thumb|right|200px|''Phoenix''-class colony ships.]]
[[File:Arcadia Colonized.jpg|thumb|200px|''Phoenix''-class colony ships.]]
Humanity maintained numerous colony ships, the {{Class|Phoenix|colony ship}}, the {{Class|Star Charter|colony support ship}}, and an [[unidentified colony ship]].
Humanity maintained numerous colony ships, the {{Class|Phoenix|colony ship}}, the {{Class|Star Charter|colony support ship}}, and an [[unidentified colony ship]].
====Ships of the type====
====Ships of the type====
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===Cargo and transport ships===
===Cargo and transport ships===
Several cargo ships and [[Freighter]]s were created by humans. This includes the {{Class|Parabola|freighter}}, the {{Class|Laden|freighter}}, the {{Class|Bactrian|freighter}}, the [[Unidentified civilian cargo ship]], and the {{Class|Mariner|transport ship}}.
Several cargo ships and [[Freighter]]s were created by humans. This includes the {{Class|Parabola|freighter}}, the {{Class|Laden|freighter}}, the {{Class|Bactrian|freighter}}, the [[Banta-class colony ship]], and the {{Class|Mariner|transport ship}}.


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====Ships of the type====
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==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
{{Ref/Sources}}
{{Ship types}}
{{Ship types}}
{{Human Ships}}
{{Human Ships}}
[[Category:Human ships]]
[[Category:Human ships]]

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Human starships were slipspace-capable vessels built by Humans.[1] Humans have maintained and created numerous starships throughout their existence and numerous factions have controlled them; often with their purposes, designs, and styles of organization.

They are the most complicated and expensive mechanisms built by humanity,[2] and the existence of human interstellar civilization rests on the ubiquity of slipspace-capable vessels.[1]

Overview[edit]

Organization[edit]

Several factions operate Human starships, including the Unified Earth Government and its branches the UNSC and the CAA. The Insurrectionist factions United Rebel Front and the New Colonial Alliance as well operated their own ships. Independent human governments such as the Gao Republic own their own ships also.

Beyond governments and political organizations, human corporations also had ships that they owned or otherwise used, like the Harris-Romner Bank and the Liang-Dortmund Corporation.

In a rare instance of this, the Covenant remnant faction the Keepers of the One Freedom also made use of some human starships.

These ships are differentiated from one another in multiple ways, though the main method is through their names and their prefix. Known prefixes include:

Other identification methods include the Hull classification symbol, the Crew emblem, the UNSC REG system, the UNc system, and the UNSC Department of Commercial Shipping's Freighter identification codes.

Design and specifications[edit]

Colony ships in orbit of Luna.[3]

Numerous companies and organizations using numerous shipyards across human space produced or repaired ships. The companies and organizations include the Oros Trading Company, TanSec AB, Halifax Spacewerx, Aerofabrique SA, Reyes-McLees Shipyards, SinoViet Heavy Machinery, and Rhea Station. While the planets and moons housing the shipyards include Reach, Tribute, Mars,[4] Earth,[5] Luna,[3] Biko, and Skopje.[6] Rion Forge considers the best shipyards in the Outer Colonies by 2557 to be at Komoya, Sverdlovsk system.[7]

In some instances, the design or internal characteristics of a human ship have been modified with the technology of an alien species like with the Ace of Spades and a Design seed or the UNSC Gettysburg and Ascendant Justice.

A similar type of crystal based computer memory used in MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor is usually seen in ships.[8]

Armament[edit]

Humans have had armed ships since the ancient days with the Fibril cutter. After humanity returned to space, human ships were armed with a variety of weaponry including Archer Missiles, M910 Rampart point defense networks, nuclear weapons, and the Magnetic Accelerator Cannon.

Propulsion and movement[edit]

Intrasystem travel is done with Fusion drives. Though efficient and powerful, the travel times to the edge of solar systems are still measured in weeks.[2]

Human ships use a Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine in order to enter slipspace.[2] While in slipspace, ships build up a vast amount of static electricity which is discharged through the Polymerized lithium niobocene.[9]

History[edit]

Ancient history[edit]

Main article: Prehistoric human civilization
Ancient human ships including an Ancient human cruisers.

Humanity was once a highly advanced spacefaring civilization, spanning a number of star systems. They operated a number of ships, including the Prime cruiser. Many human starships fought at the Battle of Charum Hakkor during the Human-Forerunner wars against Forerunner starships. Following which, humanity was fragmented and de-evolved into a variety of subspecies and lost all space travel knowledge in the process.

Rise of humanity[edit]

Main article: Domus Diaspora
An unknown human ship class, in the midst of the chaos of the 22nd-century.

Due to the Great Purification, humanity had to rebuild it's space-based efforts. In 1961, Yuri Gagarin was the first person to be in space, again.[10] Early human starships included rockets and shuttles.[11]

Unfortunately, It wouldn't be until 2291 before humanity relearned the secrets of Slipstream Space, thanks to the efforts of Tobias Shaw and Wallace Fujikawa[12] The viability of the Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine was tested in situ in a starship.[13] In 2362, the first extra-solar colony ship was created, named the Odyssey. This sparked a wave of colonization.[14] Along with the Odyssey, the first known ship of the prolific Phoenix-class colony ship was built.[15] These colonization ships were built or otherwise serviced above Luna.[3]

Insurrection[edit]

Main article: Insurrection

By 2490, humans had established 800 colonies, divided by the prospering Inner colonies and the underdeveloped Outer Colonies.[14] Political tension existed because of this division. One of the starting factors of the resulting insurrection was the Callisto Incident which saw the capture of the UNSC Callisto.[16] Space warfare between the UNSC and insurrectionist factions took place.

Around this time, the CAA Chalybeate touched down on Komoya for repairs in the Sverdlovsk system, but wouldn't take flight again. Instead, over decades more ships would land, forming a ship-based city on the moon.[17]

The UNSC developed a number of ship classes during this period including the Valiant-class super-heavy cruiser,[18] the Orion-class assault carrier,[19] and the Halcyon-class light cruiser.[20]

In 2524, the civilian ship National Holiday was destroyed by a bombing from Insurrectionists over Reach.[21]

The wreckage of UNSC ships over Camber.

Human-Covenant War[edit]

Main article: Human-Covenant War

The first contact between Covenant species and humans took place when a Covenant starship, Minor Transgression attacked the human freighter This End Up.

Following the start of hostilities, the UNSC stripped the Colonial Military Authority of most of its naval resources and gave them to NAVCOM.[22]

The war saw combat losses far outstripped shipyards' abilities to build replacements for both military and commercial ships. Trade restrictions were also put in place to limit the risk that slipspace travel represented to remaining colonies.[2] Construction on the UNSC Infinity, the largest starship humanity at this point had began in 2544.[23]

Two Vindication-class light battleships, a Strident-class heavy frigate, and a Poseidon-class light carrier. From the level Midnight
Some of the remaining and newly constructed UNSC ships, circa the New Phoenix Incident.

Post-war[edit]

Following the end of the war, trade restrictions were lifted and new ship classes were planned. However, the focus on rebuilding UNSC naval vessels and limited building capacity meant that merchant ship production was lessened.[2]

After the war, an unprecedented addition of human ships was created, the energy shield. The Autumn-class heavy cruiser, the Strident-class heavy frigate and the Infinity-class supercarrier were all added to the UNSC's fleet; all three had built-in shielding.[24][25]

The various ship battles throughout the war created debris fields over human colonies. One instance of this was over Tribute.[26] Civilians could also scavenge some of these ruined ships and even claim them using loopholes in the maritime salvage law.[27]

Types[edit]

Warship[edit]

Main article: Warship
A line up of several UNSC warships, including carriers, cruisers, a frigate and a destroyer.

The UNSC has operated most of humanity's post-Great Purification fleets, including their most powerful warships. These include the powerful cruisers, carriers and a battleship class. Smaller vessels include corvettes, frigates, and destroyers.

Insurrectionists as well managed to capture or otherwise procure warships. The Iliad, a United Rebel Front frigate, was known to harass and attack UNSC ships around Eridanus II in 2517.[28] The URF also operated a destroyer, the URF Origami.[29]

Ships of the type[edit]

UEG ships
For the UEG's warships, see UNSC starship and Colonial Military Authority
Insurrectionist ships
For the URF's warships, see United Rebel Front
Faction Class Ship Name Notes
Unknown Charon-class light frigate Bellicose Captained by Lyrenne Castilla.
Independent government ships
Faction Class Ship Name Notes
Gao Republic Basilisk Independence
Patrol corvette Esmeralda

Colony ships[edit]

Main article: Colony ship
Phoenix-class colony ships.

Humanity maintained numerous colony ships, the Phoenix-class colony ship, the Star Charter-class colony support ship, and an unidentified colony ship.

Ships of the type[edit]

UEG ships
For the UEG's colony ships, see UNSC starship and Colonial Administration Authority
Corporate ships
Faction Class Ship Name Notes
Liang-Dortmund Corporation Star Charter-class colony support ship Meridian 5-Alpha Grounded to Meridian
Unknown NZ-111 27 Colonized Darkstar Station, Meridian
Other
Class Ship Name Notes
Unknown Odyssey Colonized Reach

Cargo and transport ships[edit]

Several cargo ships and Freighters were created by humans. This includes the Parabola-class freighter, the Laden-class freighter, the Bactrian-class freighter, the Banta-class colony ship, and the Mariner-class transport ship.

Ships of the type[edit]

UEG ships
For the UEG's colony ships, see UNSC starship
Civilian ships
Main article: Civilian vehicles
Class Ship Name Notes
Parabola-class freighter Laden Unknown
Mariner-class transport ship Ace of Spades Unknown
Unknown Distancia Unknown
Finnegan's Wake Unknown
Floral Express Unknown
Kestrel Destroyed
Petya Abandoned
Pilgrims' Pride Destroyed
Corporate ships
Class Ship Name Notes
HRB Flintlock Securities transit ship
Non-human operated ships
Faction Class Ship Name Notes
Keepers of the One Freedom Laden-class freighter True Light

Luxury vessels[edit]

Among the various human luxury vessels are Yachts; personal craft in use by civilians primarily.

Ships of the type[edit]

Class Ship Name Notes
Unknown Two Drink Minimum
National Holiday Destroyed in Insurrectionist bombing

Tug[edit]

Main article: Tug

Ships of the type[edit]

Class Ship Name Notes
Unknown Galileo's Worst Enemy Unknown

Gallery[edit]

  • Various ancient human warships including a one class of cruiser

    Various ancient human warships including a one class of cruiser

  • The ship which helped test the viability of the Shaw-Fujikawa Engine.

    The ship which helped test the viability of the Shaw-Fujikawa Engine.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 114-115
  2. ^ a b c d e Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 38-39
  3. ^ a b c Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo, Domus Diaspora, p. 52-53
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Buzz Generating
  5. ^ Halo Waypoint, Community Update - Chasing Shadows (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  6. ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, Dirt
  7. ^ Halo: Renegades, chapter 1
  8. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition) - Project: MJOLNIR, page 91
  9. ^ Halo: Reach, Dr. Halsey's personal journal, July 30, 2511
  10. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), Human Colonization of Space, p. 42
  11. ^ Origins
  12. ^ Halo 3, multiplayer map Orbital
  13. ^ Forever We Fight
  14. ^ a b Xbox.com: Halo Storyline (Defunct, Copy on HBO Forums, Wayback Machine, and Halopedia)
  15. ^ Halo: Outpost Discovery, Hall of History
  16. ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, p. 436
  17. ^ Halo: Renegades, chapter 1
  18. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Bulkhead Banter
  19. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Armory Amore
  20. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved: Sybex Official Strategies & Secrets, page 60
  21. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest
  22. ^ Halo Wars: Halo Wars Timeline Events
  23. ^ Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo, page 133
  24. ^ Spartan Ops - Episode 1: Departure
  25. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - En Voyage
  26. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 179
  27. ^ Halo: First Strike (2010) - Adjunct
  28. ^ Halo: Fall of Reach, Boot Camp
  29. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 36-37

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Types of ships
Military craft
Civilian vessels
Ships by species and faction

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Human ship classifications
Stealth craft
Heavy frigates Paris-class • Strident-class
Light frigates Anlace-class • Charon-class • Mulsanne-class • Stalwart-class
Heavy destroyers Able-class • Hillsborough-class
Light destroyers Diligence-class • Halberd-class • Unidentified
Heavy cruisers Autumn-class • Marathon-class • Valiant-class
Light cruisers Halcyon-class
Unclassified
By human faction: UEG (UNSC • CAA) • Insurrectionist
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