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The '''''UNSC Hopeful''''' is a [[UNSC]] Research facility and mobile hospital. It is undoubtably one of the oldest and most revered ships in the UNSC fleet. As of [[2551]], the ship had been damaged multiple times in engagements against the [[Covenant]] but had survived due to a mixture of luck, skill and daring. It has been involved in eighteen naval battles with rebel forces and four encounters with the Covenant. Since at least [[2525]], it has been commanded by the legendary [[Admiral Ysionris Jeromi]].
{{Title|UNSC ''Hopeful''}}
{{Status|Canon}}
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|name=UNSC ''Hopeful''
|image=[[File:The Hopeful.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=[[2495]]; appropriated and refit by the UNSC{{Ref/Reuse|goo97}}
|manufacturer-title=Modified
|class=
|role=Field hospital/research station
|length=>1 km
|width=
|height=
|engine=Six [[fusion drive]]s{{Ref/Reuse|goo97}}
|engine-title=Power plant
|slipspace drive=[[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]]
|hull=[[Titanium-A armor]]
|countermeasures=
|armament=Minimal{{Ref/Reuse|goo97}}
|firstuse=
|commission=Before [[2495]]
|lastsight=c. [[2552#August|August 2552]], [[Tribute]]
|destroyed=
|battles=*[[Insurrection]]
**18 battles
*[[Human-Covenant War]]
**4 battles
|fleet=
|namedcrew=Thousands of passengers
|namedcrew-title=Complement
|captains=[[Vice Admiral]] [[Ysionris Jeromi]]<ref name="goo104">'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''pages 104-105''</ref>
|affiliation=[[UNSC Navy]]
}}


Unlike any other ship in the fleet, the station was built of two scrapped repair stations, each a square kilometer of plate, scaffolding, and cargo trams. The two plates had been connected to make an off-center "sandwich." Within, a state of the art hospital was constructed. In [[2495]], the UNSC took control of the station and added fusion reactors and a [[Shaw-Fujikawa Slipspace Drive]], turning ''Hopeful'' into the largest mobile battlefield hospital in history. It had the facilities, doctors, and supplies to treat thousands of critically ill patients at a time. With the horrors of the [[Human-Covenant War]] taking their toll on the UNSC forces, the ''Hopeful'' was always busy<ref>[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]], Page 87</ref>. 
The '''UNSC ''Hopeful''''', ([[hull classification symbol]] '''AH-1007'''),{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P35|Enc22|Page=35}} is a research facility and [[Hospital ship|mobile hospital]] utilized by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. The ship and its captain, [[Vice Admiral]] [[Ysionris Jeromi]], were considered legendary within the UNSC.{{Ref/Reuse|goo104}}


In 2525, [[Dr. Catherine Halsey]] had a number of experiments done on the ''Hopeful'', much to the displeasure of her former teacher and Chief Medical Officer of the station, Admiral Ysionris Jeromi.<ref>[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]], page 56</ref> Those experiments were later done on the [[Spartan-II]] soldiers.
==Overview==
Unlike any other ship in the UNSC fleet, the station was built from two scrapped [[refit station]]s, each a square kilometer of plate, scaffolding, and cargo trams. The two plates had been connected to make an off-center "sandwich". Due to this atypical design, it is known to many naval officers as 'the ugliest thing to ever float in zero-g', although many personnel who had been on the ''Hopeful'' describe her as 'the most beautiful thing ever to be seen'. The ship was powered by six [[fusion drive|fusion reactors]].<ref name="goo97">'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 97''</ref> It had a structural stress compensator system to reduce stress on its structure and an Ecoreclamation subsystem to manage the facility's life support.{{Ref/Novel|GoO|Chapter=11}}


In 2551, the [[Spartan-III]] Gamma Company underwent their physical augmentations on the ''Hopeful''. The procedures had to be done in the utmost secrecy, so [[Vice Admiral Margaret O. Parangosky]] ordered that the ship park in [[Sector K-009]], much to Jeromi's displeasure. Its eventual fate is unknown, but it may have been destroyed in the [[Battle of Reach]] or the [[Second Battle of Earth]].
The ''Hopeful'' is virtually always on the move, tending to wounded, assisting in civilian evacuations, and mobilizing medical care when diseases ravage the poorer colonies.<ref name="journal">''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]''</ref> Due to its vulnerability the ''Hopeful'' is always accompanied by an escort. As the [[Human-Covenant War]] escalated, its normal escort was increased to five [[UNSC destroyer|destroyers]] and six [[UNSC corvette|corvettes]], with the latter modified to carry rescue vehicles.{{Ref/Reuse|journal}}
 
==Service history==
[[File:Hopeful.jpg|thumb|left|''Hopeful'' as drawn by Dr. Catherine Halsey.]]
Before the onset of the [[Insurrection]], a private medical corporation purchased two decommissioned [[refit station]]s, combined them into a single hull, and constructed a highly advanced medical facility within. In [[2495]], the UNSC took control of the station and added six fusion reactors and a [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]], turning ''Hopeful'' into the largest mobile battlefield hospital in history. It had the facilities, doctors, and supplies to treat thousands of critically injured patients at a time. With the horrors of the Human-Covenant War taking their toll on the UNSC forces, the ''Hopeful'' was always busy. In many cases, the ''Hopeful'' was known to literally 'bring the dead back to life'.{{Ref/Reuse|goo97}}
 
===Human-Covenant War===
In [[2525]], [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] messaged her former instructor, Vice Admiral Jeromi, about a set of hypothetical augmentation experiments performed upon [[List of animals|Bonobo chimpanzees]] aboard the ''Hopeful'', much to Jeromi's displeasure at the thought of such an experiment. Halsey used the data provided by Jeromi to conduct the [[SPARTAN-II augmentation procedures]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 56''</ref>
 
By the middle of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the ''Hopeful'' had become one of the oldest and most revered ships in the UNSC fleet. By [[2551]], the ship had been involved in eighteen naval engagements against both [[insurrectionist]]s and the [[Covenant]], having been damaged multiple times. Since at least [[2525]], it had been commanded by the legendary [[Vice Admiral]] [[Ysionris Jeromi]]. The ship had taken on a near-mythical status to soldiers fighting on the front lines.{{Ref/Reuse|goo97}}
 
In [[2536]], [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]] [[SPARTAN-III Alpha Company|Alpha Company]] underwent their physical augmentation procedures, [[Project CHRYSANTHEMUM]], on board the ''Hopeful''.<ref>'''''[[Birth of a Spartan]]'''''</ref> After the ''Hopeful'' departed its temporary post over Reach in [[2551#February|February 2551]], [[SPARTAN-III Gamma Company|Gamma Company]] underwent their augmentation procedures on the ship. As Gamma Company's augmentations had to be performed in the utmost secrecy, [[Vice Admiral]] [[Margaret Parangosky]] ordered that the station be berthed in [[Sector K-009]], much to Jeromi's displeasure. Its normal escort was reduced from eleven ships to just one destroyer and a single [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] [[UNSC Prowler|prowler]].{{Ref/Reuse|journal}} Presumably, [[SPARTAN-III Beta Company]] also underwent Project CHRYSANTHEMUM on the ''Hopeful''. On February 27, ''Hopeful'' returned to Reach, and Jeromi invited Dr. Halsey aboard for a tour of its flash-clone organ facility.{{Ref/Reuse|journal}}
 
In [[2552]], during and after the [[Fall of Reach]], the Hopeful managed to save thousands of patients by retreating to the relative safety of [[Tribute]] even as Tribute came under attack.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P35}}
 
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{Fm}}
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Remember Reach]]''
**''[[Birth of a Spartan]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
**''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]''
*''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'' {{C|Possible appearance}}
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]'' {{Mo}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
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{{Ref/Sources}}


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Latest revision as of 19:52, March 16, 2024

UNSC Hopeful
The Hopeful.png
Production information

Modified:

2495; appropriated and refit by the UNSC[1]

Role:

Field hospital/research station

Specifications

Length:

>1 km

Power plant:

Six fusion drives[1]

Slipspace drive:

Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine

Hull:

Titanium-A armor

Armament:

Minimal[1]

Service information

Commissioned:

Before 2495

Last sighted:

c. August 2552, Tribute

Participated battles:

Complement:

Thousands of passengers

Known commanders:

Vice Admiral Ysionris Jeromi[2]

Affiliation:

UNSC Navy

 

The UNSC Hopeful, (hull classification symbol AH-1007),[3] is a research facility and mobile hospital utilized by the United Nations Space Command. The ship and its captain, Vice Admiral Ysionris Jeromi, were considered legendary within the UNSC.[2]

Overview[edit]

Unlike any other ship in the UNSC fleet, the station was built from two scrapped refit stations, each a square kilometer of plate, scaffolding, and cargo trams. The two plates had been connected to make an off-center "sandwich". Due to this atypical design, it is known to many naval officers as 'the ugliest thing to ever float in zero-g', although many personnel who had been on the Hopeful describe her as 'the most beautiful thing ever to be seen'. The ship was powered by six fusion reactors.[1] It had a structural stress compensator system to reduce stress on its structure and an Ecoreclamation subsystem to manage the facility's life support.[4]

The Hopeful is virtually always on the move, tending to wounded, assisting in civilian evacuations, and mobilizing medical care when diseases ravage the poorer colonies.[5] Due to its vulnerability the Hopeful is always accompanied by an escort. As the Human-Covenant War escalated, its normal escort was increased to five destroyers and six corvettes, with the latter modified to carry rescue vehicles.[5]

Service history[edit]

Hopeful as drawn by Dr. Catherine Halsey.

Before the onset of the Insurrection, a private medical corporation purchased two decommissioned refit stations, combined them into a single hull, and constructed a highly advanced medical facility within. In 2495, the UNSC took control of the station and added six fusion reactors and a Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine, turning Hopeful into the largest mobile battlefield hospital in history. It had the facilities, doctors, and supplies to treat thousands of critically injured patients at a time. With the horrors of the Human-Covenant War taking their toll on the UNSC forces, the Hopeful was always busy. In many cases, the Hopeful was known to literally 'bring the dead back to life'.[1]

Human-Covenant War[edit]

In 2525, Dr. Catherine Halsey messaged her former instructor, Vice Admiral Jeromi, about a set of hypothetical augmentation experiments performed upon Bonobo chimpanzees aboard the Hopeful, much to Jeromi's displeasure at the thought of such an experiment. Halsey used the data provided by Jeromi to conduct the SPARTAN-II augmentation procedures.[6]

By the middle of the Human-Covenant War, the Hopeful had become one of the oldest and most revered ships in the UNSC fleet. By 2551, the ship had been involved in eighteen naval engagements against both insurrectionists and the Covenant, having been damaged multiple times. Since at least 2525, it had been commanded by the legendary Vice Admiral Ysionris Jeromi. The ship had taken on a near-mythical status to soldiers fighting on the front lines.[1]

In 2536, SPARTAN-III Alpha Company underwent their physical augmentation procedures, Project CHRYSANTHEMUM, on board the Hopeful.[7] After the Hopeful departed its temporary post over Reach in February 2551, Gamma Company underwent their augmentation procedures on the ship. As Gamma Company's augmentations had to be performed in the utmost secrecy, Vice Admiral Margaret Parangosky ordered that the station be berthed in Sector K-009, much to Jeromi's displeasure. Its normal escort was reduced from eleven ships to just one destroyer and a single Office of Naval Intelligence prowler.[5] Presumably, SPARTAN-III Beta Company also underwent Project CHRYSANTHEMUM on the Hopeful. On February 27, Hopeful returned to Reach, and Jeromi invited Dr. Halsey aboard for a tour of its flash-clone organ facility.[5]

In 2552, during and after the Fall of Reach, the Hopeful managed to save thousands of patients by retreating to the relative safety of Tribute even as Tribute came under attack.[3]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 97
  2. ^ a b Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, pages 104-105
  3. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 35
  4. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, chapter 11
  5. ^ a b c d Dr. Halsey's personal journal
  6. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 56
  7. ^ Birth of a Spartan
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