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On [[2552#August|August 12, 2552]] during the [[Battle at Szurdok Ridge]], ''Grafton'' provided fire support for [[UNSC Army]] forces engaging in combat in the [[Viery Territory]], accompanied by the frigate {{UNSCShip|Saratoga}}. During the battle, ''Grafton'' was authorized to utilize its [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]] to destroy a [[Covenant]] installation codenamed "[[Spire One]]".{{Ref/Reuse|HRToTS}} ''Grafton'' succeeded in destroying the installation; however, with the dissipation of the spire's projected electromagnetic cloaking field, the Covenant [[Covenant supercarrier|supercarrier]] ''[[Long Night of Solace]]'' was revealed, hovering over the battle area. With its cloaking shield gone, the supercarrier opened fire on ''Grafton'' with its ventral [[energy projector]], destroying the frigate with a single shot.{{Ref/Reuse|HRToTS}} | On [[2552#August|August 12, 2552]] during the [[Battle at Szurdok Ridge]], ''Grafton'' provided fire support for [[UNSC Army]] forces engaging in combat in the [[Viery Territory]], accompanied by the frigate {{UNSCShip|Saratoga}}. During the battle, ''Grafton'' was authorized to utilize its [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]] to destroy a [[Covenant]] installation codenamed "[[Spire One]]".{{Ref/Reuse|HRToTS}} ''Grafton'' succeeded in destroying the installation; however, with the dissipation of the spire's projected electromagnetic cloaking field, the Covenant [[Covenant supercarrier|supercarrier]] ''[[Long Night of Solace]]'' was revealed, hovering over the battle area. With its cloaking shield gone, the supercarrier opened fire on ''Grafton'' with its ventral [[energy projector]], destroying the frigate with a single shot.{{Ref/Reuse|HRToTS}} The ''Grafton'' then crashed into the valley below, prompting the ''Saratoga'' and all UNSC ground forces to fall back. | ||
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- "The Grafton is dust! We need to get out of here, now!"
- — Carter-A259
The UNSC Grafton (hull classification symbol: FFG-318) was a Paris-class heavy frigate in the UNSC Navy.[2]
Service history[edit]
On August 12, 2552 during the Battle at Szurdok Ridge, Grafton provided fire support for UNSC Army forces engaging in combat in the Viery Territory, accompanied by the frigate UNSC Saratoga. During the battle, Grafton was authorized to utilize its Magnetic Accelerator Cannon to destroy a Covenant installation codenamed "Spire One".[2] Grafton succeeded in destroying the installation; however, with the dissipation of the spire's projected electromagnetic cloaking field, the Covenant supercarrier Long Night of Solace was revealed, hovering over the battle area. With its cloaking shield gone, the supercarrier opened fire on Grafton with its ventral energy projector, destroying the frigate with a single shot.[2] The Grafton then crashed into the valley below, prompting the Saratoga and all UNSC ground forces to fall back.
Trivia[edit]
FFG-318 may carry on the lineage of HMS Grafton of the Royal Navy or USS Grafton of the United States Navy; the former is more likely as the nine ships named Grafton in British service have exclusively been fighting ships, such as cruisers, destroyers, and frigates, whereas those in American service have been support vessels. The frigate may also be named in honor of the Australian city of Grafton, New South Wales.
Gallery[edit]
The Grafton and UNSC Saratoga, holding position above Viery.
Grafton fires its MAC at Spire One during the Battle of Viery.
Jorge-052 witnesses the destruction of Grafton by the Covenant supercarrier Long Night of Solace.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo: Reach (First appearance)
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 80
- ^ a b c d e Halo: Reach, campaign level Tip of the Spear
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 120
- ^ a b c Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 76
- ^ a b c d e f g Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 162
- ^ Halo Waypoint, UNSC Frigate (Retrieved on May 13, 2021) [archive]
- ^ a b Halo: First Strike, chapter 22
- ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level Long Night of Solace
- ^ a b c d Halo: The Fall of Reach, chapter 12
- ^ Halo: Fleet Battles: Paris-class heavy frigate stats
