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The ''' | The '''''Forward Unto Dawn''''', [[Hull Classification Symbol]] '''FFG-201''', often referred to as the '''''Dawn'''''<ref>''[[Halo 3: Official Strategy Guide]]'', page 109</ref>, was a [[United Nations Space Command]] [[UNSC Frigate|Frigate]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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[[Image:Mac.jpg|left|thumb|200px|One of the three ships firing its MAC Gun]] | [[Image:Mac.jpg|left|thumb|200px|One of the three ships firing its MAC Gun]] | ||
During the [[Second Battle of Earth]], | During the [[Second Battle of Earth]], the ''Dawn'' was part of a formation of three UNSC frigates over the African Savannah of the [[UNSC Home Fleet|Home Fleet]]. It fired its [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]] at a Covenant | ||
Loyalist group of one [[Assault Carrier]] and two [[CCS-class Battlecruiser|''CCS''-class Battlecruiser]]s that were in the distance, over the Savannah that was the [[Portal]]<ref>''[[Halo 3: Official Strategy Guide]]'', page 72</ref>. | Loyalist group of one [[Assault Carrier]] and two [[CCS-class Battlecruiser|''CCS''-class Battlecruiser]]s that were in the distance, over the Savannah that was the [[Portal]]<ref>''[[Halo 3: Official Strategy Guide]]'', page 72</ref>. | ||
===Battle of Installation 00=== | ===Battle of Installation 00=== | ||
The | The ''Forward Unto Dawn'' went through the slipspace portal along with several [[Covenant Separatist]] vessels including the ''[[Shadow of Intent]]''. It dropped five [[Pelican]]s for a landing on [[the Ark]]. Later, [[John-117|the Master Chief]] and a few Marines destroyed a group of [[Anti-Air Wraith]]s opening up a landing site for the ''Forward Unto Dawn''. The ''Dawn'' later docked near the control room of the [[replacement Halo]] and was used in the Escape.<ref>[[Halo 3: Official Strategy Guide]]'', page 109</ref>. | ||
[[Image:FUD-04-00.JPG|right|thumb|200px|Forward Unto Dawn | [[Image:FUD-04-00.JPG|right|thumb|200px|''Forward Unto Dawn'' flying over the new Halo with the Ark in the skyline]][[Image:Forward Unto Dawn.jpg|thumb|left|The ''Dawn'', perched on Installation 00.]] | ||
The Arbiter took to the bridge, accelerating in a vertical climb away from the installation as it destroyed itself while the Chief clung to the floor panels in the still-open hangar bay. Spartan-117 was nearly crushed by a [[M808 Scorpion MBT|Scorpion tank]] that was falling out of the ''Dawn''<nowiki>'</nowiki>'s hangar. {{main|Battle of the Ark}} | |||
However, with [[Cortana]] praying for him to hang on (recently inserted into the ''Forward Unto Dawn''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s computer systems), he was able to survive the acceleration forces until the Arbiter piloted the ''Dawn'' into the portal, which collapsed into itself when the ''Dawn'' was halfway through it. | |||
[[Image:Forward-unto-dawn-04.JPG|left|thumb|306px|Escape of the ''Forward Unto Dawn'']] | |||
===Current Status=== | ===Current Status=== | ||
The forward half of the vessel, including the Arbiter, was able to transition to Earth and land in the ocean. | The forward half of the vessel, including the Arbiter, was able to transition to Earth and land in the ocean. The Arbiter was rescued, although it is unknown if anyone else in that half survived. The latter half of the vessel fell out of Slipspace somewhere between the Ark and Earth. Cortana dropped a distress beacon while SPARTAN-117 sealed himself in one of the ''Dawn''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s cryogenic chambers. After an undetermined amount of time, the ''Dawn''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s back end was seen drifting towards an unidentified planet, upon which the game promptly concludes. This cutscene is only witnessed upon completion of the campaign on legendary difficulty, after the credits.<ref> Halo 3 <ref> | ||
The planet looks Forerunner. Several hypotheses have been generated. One is that it is a Forerunner shield world - however, the vessel apears to be floating in realspace (stars can be seen in the background) and shield worlds only exist in Slipspace. Another theory is that it is an abandoned Forerunner world, possibly their homeworld. Another is that it is Earth in the distant future, and humans have used the Forerunner technology on Earth to rebuild it after the war. This theory of SPARTAN-117 returning to Earth in the far future would sort-of parody | The planet looks Forerunner. Several hypotheses have been generated. One is that it is a Forerunner shield world - however, the vessel apears to be floating in realspace (stars can be seen in the background) and shield worlds only exist in Slipspace. Another theory is that it is an abandoned Forerunner world, possibly their homeworld. Another is that it is Earth in the distant future, and humans have used the Forerunner technology on Earth to rebuild it after the war. This theory of SPARTAN-117 returning to Earth in the far future would sort-of parody Durandal's return to Earth in the distant future at the end of ''Marathon Infinity''. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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478 Meters |
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151.8 Meters |
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Height: |
112.2 Meters |
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Slipspace drive: |
Yes |
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Hull: |
60 centimeters Titanium-A battleplate |
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Armament: |
30 Missiles/Pod
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Last sighted: |
Second half last seen drifting towards an unidentified object in space. |
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Destroyed: |
2552, entire vessel was split in half |
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The Forward Unto Dawn, Hull Classification Symbol FFG-201, often referred to as the Dawn[1], was a United Nations Space Command Frigate.
History
Second Battle of Earth
During the Second Battle of Earth, the Dawn was part of a formation of three UNSC frigates over the African Savannah of the Home Fleet. It fired its Magnetic Accelerator Cannon at a Covenant Loyalist group of one Assault Carrier and two CCS-class Battlecruisers that were in the distance, over the Savannah that was the Portal[2].
Battle of Installation 00
The Forward Unto Dawn went through the slipspace portal along with several Covenant Separatist vessels including the Shadow of Intent. It dropped five Pelicans for a landing on the Ark. Later, the Master Chief and a few Marines destroyed a group of Anti-Air Wraiths opening up a landing site for the Forward Unto Dawn. The Dawn later docked near the control room of the replacement Halo and was used in the Escape.[3].
The Arbiter took to the bridge, accelerating in a vertical climb away from the installation as it destroyed itself while the Chief clung to the floor panels in the still-open hangar bay. Spartan-117 was nearly crushed by a Scorpion tank that was falling out of the Dawn''s hangar.
- Main article: Battle of the Ark
However, with Cortana praying for him to hang on (recently inserted into the Forward Unto Dawn's computer systems), he was able to survive the acceleration forces until the Arbiter piloted the Dawn into the portal, which collapsed into itself when the Dawn was halfway through it.
Current Status
The forward half of the vessel, including the Arbiter, was able to transition to Earth and land in the ocean. The Arbiter was rescued, although it is unknown if anyone else in that half survived. The latter half of the vessel fell out of Slipspace somewhere between the Ark and Earth. Cortana dropped a distress beacon while SPARTAN-117 sealed himself in one of the Dawn's cryogenic chambers. After an undetermined amount of time, the Dawn's back end was seen drifting towards an unidentified planet, upon which the game promptly concludes. This cutscene is only witnessed upon completion of the campaign on legendary difficulty, after the credits.<ref> Halo 3 <ref>
The planet looks Forerunner. Several hypotheses have been generated. One is that it is a Forerunner shield world - however, the vessel apears to be floating in realspace (stars can be seen in the background) and shield worlds only exist in Slipspace. Another theory is that it is an abandoned Forerunner world, possibly their homeworld. Another is that it is Earth in the distant future, and humans have used the Forerunner technology on Earth to rebuild it after the war. This theory of SPARTAN-117 returning to Earth in the far future would sort-of parody Durandal's return to Earth in the distant future at the end of Marathon Infinity.
Trivia
Sources
- ^ Halo 3: Official Strategy Guide, page 109
- ^ Halo 3: Official Strategy Guide, page 72
- ^ Halo 3: Official Strategy Guide, page 109
