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==Background==
==Background==
Unlike many other prowlers in service, the ''Dusk'' was manned and operated by regular naval (instead of [[ONI]]) personnel. Prior to the [[First Battle of Earth]], she had seen eighteen months of constant action<ref>[[Ghosts of Onyx]] page 288</ref>.
Unlike many other prowlers in service, the ''Dusk'' was manned and operated by regular naval (instead of [[ONI]]) personnel. Prior to the [[Battle of Earth]], she had seen eighteen months of constant action<ref>[[Ghosts of Onyx]] page 288</ref>.


===[[First Battle of Earth]]===
===[[Battle of Earth]]===
The ''Dusk'' was in Earth orbit when the First Battle of Earth occurred. She was caught between rotations and was forced to engage with only 43 of a normal complement of 90 crewmen<ref>[[Ghosts of Onyx]] page 184</ref>. When the {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}} pursued the [[Assault Carrier]] of the [[Prophet of Regret]], the ''Dusk'' was one of four ships in a position to follow. However, only the ''Dusk'' was able to catch the [[slipspace]] wake caused by the carrier. Her companions, the {{UNSCShip|Coral Sea}}, the {{UNSCShip|Paris}}, and the {{UNSCShip|Redoubtable}} moved further ahead in the slipstream and were lost.
The ''Dusk'' was in Earth orbit when the Battle of Earth occurred. She was caught between rotations and was forced to engage with only 43 of a normal complement of 90 crewmen<ref>[[Ghosts of Onyx]] page 184</ref>. When the {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}} pursued the [[Assault Carrier]] of the [[Prophet of Regret]], the ''Dusk'' was one of four ships in a position to follow. However, only the ''Dusk'' was able to catch the [[slipspace]] wake caused by the carrier. Her companions, the {{UNSCShip|Coral Sea}}, the {{UNSCShip|Paris}}, and the {{UNSCShip|Redoubtable}} moved further ahead in the slipstream and were lost.
As a result, by the time they arrived at [[Installation 05]], the ''In Amber Clad'' had been destroyed, and the [[Civil War of the Covenant]] had already begun. After observing the [[Second Fleet of Homogenous Clarity]] destroy itself, the ''Dusk'' and her companions returned to Earth via slipspace.<ref>[[Ghosts of Onyx]] page 199</ref>


===[[Second Battle of Earth]]===
=== Installation 05 ===
Upon returning to Earth, the ''Dusk'' was caught in the [[Second Battle of Earth]], but was redeployed to [[Onyx]] in support of [[Battlegroup Stalingrad]] following the reception of [[Dr. Catherine Halsey]]'s distress signal. Not involved in direct combat during the [[Battle of Onyx]], the only part the ''Dusk'' participated in the Battle was the laying of [[Hornet mines]] which provided some support. The ''Dusk'' survived the destruction of the battle group by [[Covenant]] forces.  
As a result, by the time they arrived at [[Installation 05]], the ''In Amber Clad'' had been destroyed, and the [[Great Schism|Civil War of the Covenant]] had already begun. After observing the [[Second Fleet of Homogenous Clarity]] destroy itself, the ''Dusk'' and her companions returned to Earth via slipspace.<ref>[[Ghosts of Onyx]] page 199</ref>
 
=== Deployment to Onyx ===
Upon returning to Earth, the ''Dusk'' was caught in the space battle unfolding in orbit, but was redeployed to [[Onyx]] in support of [[Battlegroup Stalingrad]] following the reception of [[Dr. Catherine Halsey]]'s distress signal. Not involved in direct combat during the [[Battle of Onyx]], the only part the ''Dusk'' participated in the Battle was the laying of [[Hornet mines]] which provided some support. The ''Dusk'' survived the destruction of the battle group by [[Covenant]] forces.  


While the remaining Covenant ships were being destroyed by [[Sentinel]]s, the ''Dusk'' was attempting to escape the system and return back to Earth<ref>[[Ghosts of Onyx]] page 378</ref>. It is unknown whether or not she escaped. However, evidence suggests she did escape and return to [[Earth]].
While the remaining Covenant ships were being destroyed by [[Sentinel]]s, the ''Dusk'' was attempting to escape the system and return back to Earth<ref>[[Ghosts of Onyx]] page 378</ref>. It is unknown whether or not she escaped. However, evidence suggests she did escape and return to [[Earth]].

Revision as of 08:52, October 5, 2009

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UNSC Dusk
Production information

Class:

Prowler

Role:

Infiltration/Recon

Specifications

Length:

162 Meters

Slipspace drive:

Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine

Hull:

Resistant to several Pulse laser bursts

Countermeasures:

  • Ablative baffles
  • Counterelectronic systems
  • Matte black ablative stealth coating
  • Texture bufferers

Armament:

Minimal HORNET mines (14)

Crew:

90 crewmen[1]

Service information

Last sighted:

2552

Participated battles:

Fleet:

Home Fleet

Noteworthy crewmembers:

Known commanders:

CAPT Iglesias

Affiliation:

UNSC Office of Naval Intelligence

 

The UNSC Dusk was a Prowler of the UNSC Navy. It was assigned to the Home Fleet [2].

Background

Unlike many other prowlers in service, the Dusk was manned and operated by regular naval (instead of ONI) personnel. Prior to the Battle of Earth, she had seen eighteen months of constant action[3].

Battle of Earth

The Dusk was in Earth orbit when the Battle of Earth occurred. She was caught between rotations and was forced to engage with only 43 of a normal complement of 90 crewmen[4]. When the UNSC In Amber Clad pursued the Assault Carrier of the Prophet of Regret, the Dusk was one of four ships in a position to follow. However, only the Dusk was able to catch the slipspace wake caused by the carrier. Her companions, the UNSC Coral Sea, the UNSC Paris, and the UNSC Redoubtable moved further ahead in the slipstream and were lost.

Installation 05

As a result, by the time they arrived at Installation 05, the In Amber Clad had been destroyed, and the Civil War of the Covenant had already begun. After observing the Second Fleet of Homogenous Clarity destroy itself, the Dusk and her companions returned to Earth via slipspace.[5]

Deployment to Onyx

Upon returning to Earth, the Dusk was caught in the space battle unfolding in orbit, but was redeployed to Onyx in support of Battlegroup Stalingrad following the reception of Dr. Catherine Halsey's distress signal. Not involved in direct combat during the Battle of Onyx, the only part the Dusk participated in the Battle was the laying of Hornet mines which provided some support. The Dusk survived the destruction of the battle group by Covenant forces.

While the remaining Covenant ships were being destroyed by Sentinels, the Dusk was attempting to escape the system and return back to Earth[6]. It is unknown whether or not she escaped. However, evidence suggests she did escape and return to Earth.

Armament

It carried several ordnance configurations, such as BLACK WIDOW COMSats[7] and HORNET Mines.[8]

Crew

Present

Former

  • Captain Iglesias - Former Commanding Officer, undergoing treatment at the time of the Battle of Onyx.

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 186
  2. ^ Ghosts of Onyx page 184
  3. ^ Ghosts of Onyx page 288
  4. ^ Ghosts of Onyx page 184
  5. ^ Ghosts of Onyx page 199
  6. ^ Ghosts of Onyx page 378
  7. ^ Ghosts of Onyx page 300
  8. ^ Ghosts of Onyx page 187

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