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In [[2552|July 2552]], it was present at the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]]. The ship was used as a shield for the fleet when the [[Covenant]] attacked and it was sacrificed so that the rest of the UNSC fleet could be protected from a salvo of plasma fire <ref>''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', page 192 and 193</ref>. | In [[2552|July 2552]], it was present at the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]]. The ship was used as a shield for the fleet when the [[Covenant]] attacked and it was sacrificed so that the rest of the UNSC fleet could be protected from a salvo of plasma fire <ref>''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', page 192 and 193</ref>. No escape [[Lifeboat]]s were launched and the entire crew were killed. They were avenged moments later when the UNSC fleet destroyed 7 Covenant ships and damaged many others with their MAC volley. Its remains were pushed into high orbit above Sigma Octanus after the battle. | ||
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Revision as of 09:32, April 16, 2008
The Cradle was a UNSC refit station capable of intersystem travel.
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Background
Essentially a large square plate consisting of Titanium-A, it was a square kilometer in diameter and capable of refitting six destroyers, three from her upper surface and three from her lower surface, in a matter of hours [1]. It was crewed by 30 people.
Operational History
In July 2552, it was present at the Battle of Sigma Octanus IV. The ship was used as a shield for the fleet when the Covenant attacked and it was sacrificed so that the rest of the UNSC fleet could be protected from a salvo of plasma fire [2]. No escape Lifeboats were launched and the entire crew were killed. They were avenged moments later when the UNSC fleet destroyed 7 Covenant ships and damaged many others with their MAC volley. Its remains were pushed into high orbit above Sigma Octanus after the battle.
Trivia
- Commander Richard Lash's father was a crewman on the ship and was killed when it was destroyed.
Sources
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 156
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 192 and 193
