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[[File:HM-Infinity.png|thumb|right|300px|Several types of UNSC starships in orbit.]] | [[File:HM-Infinity.png|thumb|right|300px|Several types of UNSC starships in orbit.]] | ||
'''UNSC starships''' were [[Human starship]]s operated by the [[United Nations Space Command|United Nations Space Command (UNSC)]]. | '''UNSC starships''' were [[Human starship]]s operated by the [[United Nations Space Command|United Nations Space Command (UNSC)]] and it's various branches and forces. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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===Insurrection=== | ===Insurrection=== | ||
{{Main|Insurrection}} | {{Main|Insurrection}} | ||
The time of the Insurrection saw a number of class additions and developments to the UNSC's fleet. In [[2493]], the {{Class|Valiant|super-heavy cruiser}} entered service. Though serious cost problems over five years cast doubt in the class' future.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-bulkhead-banter|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Bulkhead Banter}} At some point in the Insurrection, a new carrier, the {{Class|Orion|assault carrier}}, was built to help with ground operations.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-armory-amore|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Armory Amore}} One of the last known class additions during the Insurrection was the {{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}}. In [[2510]], the class first entered service.<ref>''[[Halo: Combat Evolved: Sybex Official Strategies & Secrets]]'', p. 60</ref> | The time of the Insurrection saw a number of class additions and developments to the UNSC's fleet. In [[2493]], the {{Class|Valiant|super-heavy cruiser}} entered service. Though serious cost problems over five years cast doubt in the class' future.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-bulkhead-banter|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Bulkhead Banter}} At some point in the Insurrection, a new carrier, the {{Class|Orion|assault carrier}}, was built to help with [[Planetary warfare|ground operations]].{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-armory-amore|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Armory Amore}} One of the last known class additions during the Insurrection was the {{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}}. In [[2510]], the class first entered service.<ref>''[[Halo: Combat Evolved: Sybex Official Strategies & Secrets]]'', p. 60</ref> | ||
===Human-Covenant war=== | ===Human-Covenant war=== | ||
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====Early war==== | ====Early war==== | ||
{{Quote|We returned to Harvest with enough firepower to assault the vaults of heaven.|[[Preston Cole]] discussing Battle Group X-Ray at the Battle of Harvest.<ref name="hwgenesis"/>}} | |||
{{Main|Massacre of the Outer Colonies}} | {{Main|Massacre of the Outer Colonies}} | ||
Impressive fleet actions characterized the early war. 40 ships of [[Battle Group X-Ray]] fought a single Covenant vessel over [[Harvest]],<ref>''Halo: Evolutions'', "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole", p. 463-467</ref> over 100 ships saw action in the [[Battle of Alpha Aurigae]]<ref name="hwgenesis">''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''</ref><ref>''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'', "[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]", p. 470</ref> and another 70 [[Battle of XI Boötis A|clashed]] with the Covenant at the [[XI Boötis A system]].<ref name="hwgenesis"/> | [[Space warfare|Impressive fleet actions]] characterized the early war. 40 ships of [[Battle Group X-Ray]] [[Battle of Harvest|fought]] a [[Covenant super-destroyer|single Covenant vessel]] over [[Harvest]],<ref name="impossiblelifepg.463">''Halo: Evolutions'', "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole", p. 463-467</ref> over 100 ships saw action in the [[Battle of Alpha Aurigae]]<ref name="hwgenesis">''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''</ref><ref>''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'', "[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]", p. 470</ref> and another 70 [[Battle of XI Boötis A|clashed]] with the Covenant at the [[XI Boötis A system]].<ref name="hwgenesis"/> However these actions were tempered by large losses in each; 13 ships destroyed at Harvest,<ref name="impossiblelifepg.463"/> 37 lost at Alpha Aurigae,<ref name="hwgenesis"/> and 30 destroyed at XI Boötis A.<ref name="hwgenesis"/> | ||
====Final year of the war==== | ====Final year of the war==== | ||
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===Construction, decommissioning and repairs=== | ===Construction, decommissioning and repairs=== | ||
[[File:HW Infinity refit.png|200px|thumb|right|The ''Infinity'' being repaired over [[Earth]] while an ''Autumn''-class is completing a float out.{{Ref/Site|Id=infinityoverearth|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/chasing-shadows|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Community Update - Chasing Shadows}}]] | [[File:HW Infinity refit.png|200px|thumb|right|The ''Infinity'' being repaired over [[Earth]] while an ''Autumn''-class is completing a float out.{{Ref/Site|Id=infinityoverearth|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/chasing-shadows|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Community Update - Chasing Shadows}}]] | ||
A number of corporations helped construct UNSC ships including [[Sinoviet Heavy Machinery]], [[Aerofabrique SA]],<ref name="warfleetpg3839"/> [[TanSec AB]],<ref>''Halo: Warfleet - An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo'', p. 19</ref> and [[Reyes-McLees Shipyards]].{{Ref/Novel|Novel=Halo: The Fall of Reach|Chapter=25}} | A number of corporations helped construct UNSC ships including [[Sinoviet Heavy Machinery]], [[Aerofabrique SA]],<ref name="warfleetpg3839"/> [[TanSec AB]],<ref>''Halo: Warfleet - An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo'', p. 19</ref> and [[Reyes-McLees Shipyards]].{{Ref/Novel|Novel=Halo: The Fall of Reach|Chapter=25}} | ||
The UNSC generally had construction facilities in orbit of [[planet]]s. [[Tribute]], and [[Mars]] had ship building yards.<ref name="warfleetpg3839"/><ref name="CF">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-buzz-generating ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder - Buzz Generating]</ref> Reach also had its own [[Asźod ship breaking yards|ship breaking yards]] that decommissioned ships were sent to.<ref name="hrpoa"/> [[Earth]] as well had orbital facilities for repairs and float outs.{{Ref/Reuse|infinityoverearth}} The {{UNSCShip|Cradle}} on the other hand was a mobile [[Refit station]] that could travel to ships. | The UNSC generally had construction facilities in orbit of [[planet]]s. [[Tribute]], and [[Mars]] had ship building yards.<ref name="warfleetpg3839"/><ref name="CF">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-buzz-generating ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder - Buzz Generating]</ref> Reach also had its own [[Asźod ship breaking yards|ship breaking yards]] that decommissioned ships were sent to.<ref name="hrpoa"/> [[Earth]] as well had orbital facilities for repairs and float outs.{{Ref/Reuse|infinityoverearth}} The {{UNSCShip|Cradle}} on the other hand was a mobile [[Refit station]] that could travel to ships. | ||
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Some starships, like the UNSC ''Pillar of Autumn'', had lifeboats for the crew. The most known ones were the [[Bumblebee]] series.{{Ref/Level|Halo: Combat Evolved|[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]}} | Some starships, like the UNSC ''Pillar of Autumn'', had lifeboats for the crew. The most known ones were the [[Bumblebee]] series.{{Ref/Level|Halo: Combat Evolved|[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]}} | ||
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