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The '''Hull Classification Symbol''' is placed on each and every [[UNSC]] ship. Different types and sizes of ship have different classification symbols. Placed after the symbol is a number. Each ship of that class gets a different number. This way, the Hull Classification Symbol is a sort of numerical identification system for ships, other than their names. | The '''Hull Classification Symbol''' is placed on each and every [[UNSC]] ship. Different types and sizes of ship have different classification symbols. Placed after the symbol is a number. Each ship of that class gets a different number. This way, the Hull Classification Symbol is a sort of numerical identification system for ships, other than their names. | ||
The symbol is based off of a system of the same name used by the ancient United | The symbol is based off of a system of the same name used by the ancient United States Navy. The symbols have a few things in common, a symbol beginning with "F" generally denotes a Frigate, "D" a Destroyer, "C" a Cruiser or Carrier, and "B" a Battleship. The rest of the letters vary depending on the type of vessel. There can be dozens of types of each class of vessel. | ||
==Symbols== | ==Symbols== | ||
*FFG: Guided Missile Frigate | *FFG: Guided Missile Frigate | ||
Revision as of 18:55, October 21, 2006
The Hull Classification Symbol is placed on each and every UNSC ship. Different types and sizes of ship have different classification symbols. Placed after the symbol is a number. Each ship of that class gets a different number. This way, the Hull Classification Symbol is a sort of numerical identification system for ships, other than their names.
The symbol is based off of a system of the same name used by the ancient United States Navy. The symbols have a few things in common, a symbol beginning with "F" generally denotes a Frigate, "D" a Destroyer, "C" a Cruiser or Carrier, and "B" a Battleship. The rest of the letters vary depending on the type of vessel. There can be dozens of types of each class of vessel.
Symbols
- FFG: Guided Missile Frigate
- UNSC In Amber Clad (FFG-142)
- CFV: Phoenix-class ships
- UNSC Spirit of Fire (CFV-88)
