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The '''UNSC ''Hannibal''''' was a [[United Nations Space Command]] {{Class|Marathon|Cruiser}}. | The '''UNSC ''Hannibal''''' was a [[United Nations Space Command]] {{Class|Marathon|Cruiser}}. | ||
In [[2552]], ''Hannibal'' saw action at the [[First Battle of Reach]]<ref>[[Halo: First Strike]], page 168</ref>. The ship's [[MAC]] gun was disabled during the battle and thus being defenseless, was destroyed, probably ramming a Covenant ship or using its remaining Archer | In [[2552]], ''Hannibal'' saw action at the [[First Battle of Reach]]<ref>[[Halo: First Strike]], page 168</ref>. The ship's [[MAC]] gun was disabled during the battle and thus being defenseless, was destroyed, probably ramming a Covenant ship or using its remaining [[Archer missiles]] as a last ditch effort. The ship is thought to have been destroyed along with all the lives of its crew. | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
The ship may have been named after the ancient Carthaginian military leader, [[Wikipedia:Hannibal|Hannibal]]. | The ship may have been named after the ancient Carthaginian military leader, [[Wikipedia:Hannibal|Hannibal]]. | ||
Revision as of 11:37, August 22, 2008
The UNSC Hannibal was a United Nations Space Command Marathon-class Cruiser.
In 2552, Hannibal saw action at the First Battle of Reach[1]. The ship's MAC gun was disabled during the battle and thus being defenseless, was destroyed, probably ramming a Covenant ship or using its remaining Archer missiles as a last ditch effort. The ship is thought to have been destroyed along with all the lives of its crew.
Background
The ship may have been named after the ancient Carthaginian military leader, Hannibal.
Sources
- ^ Halo: First Strike, page 168
