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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]].
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==
===Second Battle of Earth===  
===Second Battle of Earth===  
[[Image:Mac.jpg|left|thumb|200px|One of the three ships firing its MAC Gun]]
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]]. Combined with several squadrons of [[Longsword]] Fighters, they assaulted Truth's position. It fired its [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]] at the [[Forerunner]] [[Dreadnaught]] containing the [[Prophet of Truth]] in attempts to stop him from activating the [[Portal]] to the [[Ark]]. This attempt failed, and it appeared the Dreadnaught survived unscathed.<ref>''[[Halo 3]]''</ref>.
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]]. Combined with several squadrons of [[Longsword]] Fighters, they assaulted Truth's position. It fired its [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]] at the [[Forerunner]] [[Dreadnaught]] containing the [[Prophet of Truth]] in attempts to stop him from activating the [[Portal]] to the [[Ark]]. This attempt failed, and it appeared the Dreadnaught survived unscathed.<ref>''[[Halo 3]]''</ref>.
[[Image:Forward into dawn.jpg|200px|thumb||right|The Dawn near the ark]]


===Battle of Installation 00===
===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 [[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'' was later docked near the control room of [[Installation 04 (II)]], the replacement Halo, and was used in the escape of Master Chief and the Arbiter.<ref>[[Halo 3: Official Strategy Guide]]'', page 109</ref>.
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'' was later docked near the control room of [[Installation 04 (II)]], the replacement Halo, and was used in the escape of Master Chief and the Arbiter.<ref>[[Halo 3: Official Strategy Guide]]'', page 109</ref>.
[[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}}
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.
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 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 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>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*It was first seen during the ''[[Halo 3]]'' [[Halo 3 E3 2007 Trailer|Trailer]] during [[E3|E3 2007]].
*It was first seen during the ''[[Halo 3]]'' [[Halo 3 E3 2007 Trailer|Trailer]] during [[E3|E3 2007]].
==Gallery==
<galllery>
Image:Mac.jpg|One of the three ships firing its MAC Gun
Image:Forward into dawn.jpg|The Dawn landing on the Ark
Image:FUD-04-00.JPG|''Forward Unto Dawn'' flying over the new Halo with the Ark in the skyline
Image:Forward Unto Dawn.jpg|The ''Dawn'', perched on Installation 00.
Image:Forward-unto-dawn-04.JPG|Escape of the ''Forward Unto Dawn''
</gallery>


==Sources==
==Sources==
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UNSC Forward Unto Dawn
File:New frigate.jpg
Production information

Class:

UNSC Frigate

Specifications

Length:

478 Meters

Width:

151.8 Meters

Height:

112.2 Meters

Slipspace drive:

Yes

Hull:

60 centimeters Titanium-A battleplate

Armament:

30 Missiles/Pod

Service information

Last sighted:

Second half last seen drifting towards an unidentified object in space.

Destroyed:

2553, entire vessel was split in half

Participated battles:

Second Battle of Earth, Battle of the Ark

Noteworthy crewmembers:

Known commanders:

Affiliation:

UNSC Navy

 

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. Combined with several squadrons of Longsword Fighters, they assaulted Truth's position. It fired its Magnetic Accelerator Cannon at the Forerunner Dreadnaught containing the Prophet of Truth in attempts to stop him from activating the Portal to the Ark. This attempt failed, and it appeared the Dreadnaught survived unscathed.[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 was later docked near the control room of Installation 04 (II), the replacement Halo, and was used in the escape of Master Chief and the Arbiter.[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.[4]

Trivia

Gallery

<galllery> Image:Mac.jpg|One of the three ships firing its MAC Gun Image:Forward into dawn.jpg|The Dawn landing on the Ark Image:FUD-04-00.JPG|Forward Unto Dawn flying over the new Halo with the Ark in the skyline Image:Forward Unto Dawn.jpg|The Dawn, perched on Installation 00. Image:Forward-unto-dawn-04.JPG|Escape of the Forward Unto Dawn </gallery>

Sources

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