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'''Destroyer''' is a warship classification in the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[UNSC Navy|Navy]], with the [[Hull Classification Symbol]] of '''DD'''. Fast, maneuverable, and designed for long-term endurance, destroyers were intended to escort larger vessels, such as the [[Marathon-class Cruiser|''Marathon'']]- and [[Halcyon-class Cruiser|''Halcyon''-class]] cruisers.
'''Destroyer''' is a warship classification in the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[UNSC Navy|Navy]], with the [[hull classification symbol]] of '''DD'''. Fast, maneuverable, and designed for long-term endurance, destroyers were intended to escort larger vessels, such as the [[Marathon-class Cruiser|''Marathon'']]- and [[Halcyon-class Cruiser|''Halcyon''-class]] cruisers.


==Specifications==
==Specifications==
Although some vessels of this classification are only [[seven]] meters longer than a [[UNSC Frigate]], they have almost double the mass. Unlike most ships in the fleet, destroyers carry no [[C709 Longsword-class Interceptor|single-ship fighters]]; rather, their large mass comes from the one and a half to two meters of [[Titanium A Armor|Titanium A battle plate]] that covers the ship. [[Cortana]] once stated that destroyers are essentially the same as frigates except for this additional armor.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 207''</ref>
Although some vessels of this classification are only [[seven]] meters longer than a [[UNSC frigate]], they have almost double the mass. Unlike most ships in the fleet, destroyers carry no [[GA-TL1 Longsword|single-ship fighters]]; rather, their large mass comes from the one and a half to two meters of [[titanium-A armor|titanium-A battle plate]] that covers the ship. [[Cortana]] once stated that destroyers are essentially the same as frigates except for this additional armor.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 207''</ref>


The destroyer's armament comes in the form of two [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]s, twenty-six oversized [[Archer Missile]] pods, and three [[Shiva-class Nuclear Missile]]s. For defense against [[starfighter]]s, the Destroyer carries eight [[Point Defense Gun|point-defense autocannons]].<ref name="class"/>
The destroyer's armament comes in the form of two [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]s, twenty-six oversized [[Archer missile]] pods, and three [[Shiva-class nuclear missile]]s. For defense against [[starfighter]]s, the Destroyer carries eight [[Point-defense gun|point-defense autocannons]].<ref name="class"/>


==Class history==
==Class history==
In 2497, the [[Gorgon-class Destroyer|Gorgon-class]], what was then a heavy destroyer with a single MAC, was introduced into service.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''' - ''The Impossible Life and Possible Death of Preston J. Cole.''</ref> Later ships classes would include two MACs as they became standard armament on UNSC warships. These warships were used to put down the [[Eridanus Rebels]] during [[Operation: TREBUCHET]], with the loss of several vessels. The destroyer [[UNSC Heracles|''Heracles'']] was the command ship of [[Battlegroup 4]] during the disastrous [[First Battle of Harvest|first contact]] with the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]].<ref name="class"/><ref>'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'''</ref>
In 2497, the [[Gorgon-class Destroyer|Gorgon-class]], what was then a heavy destroyer with a single MAC, was introduced into service.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''' - ''The Impossible Life and Possible Death of Preston J. Cole.''</ref> Later ships classes would include two MACs as they became standard armament on UNSC warships. These warships were used to put down the [[Eridanus Rebels]] during [[Operation: TREBUCHET]], with the loss of several vessels. The destroyer [[UNSC Heracles|''Heracles'']] was the command ship of [[Battlegroup 4]] during the disastrous [[First Battle of Harvest|first contact]] with the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]].<ref name="class"/><ref>'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'''</ref>


During the [[Human-Covenant War]], destroyers were looked down upon by many in the Navy. The destroyer class was initially considered too ineffective against the superior Covenant ships, but in reality, it could receive and dish out a considerable amount of damage for its size, and in groups could prove a match for the Covenant's larger [[CCS-class Battlecruiser]]s. Senior naval officers estimated that, on average, [[List of "Seven" References in Halo|seven]] UNSC Destroyers were generally a match for four [[Covenant Frigate]]s.<ref name="class"/>
During the [[Human-Covenant War]], destroyers were looked down upon by many in the Navy. The destroyer class was initially considered too ineffective against the superior Covenant ships, but in reality, it could receive and dish out a considerable amount of damage for its size, and in groups could prove a match for the Covenant's larger [[CCS-class battlecruiser]]s. Senior naval officers estimated that, on average, [[List of "Seven" References in Halo|seven]] UNSC festroyers were generally a match for four [[Covenant frigate]]s.<ref name="class"/>


[[Commander (UNSC)|Commander]] [[Jacob Keyes]] commanded a destroyer, the [[UNSC Iroquois|UNSC ''Iroquois'']] during a [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV|short skirmish]] over [[Sigma Octanus IV]]. During this engagement, he devised the [[Keyes Loop]] as an act of desperation. The ''Iroquois'' managed to single-handedly destroy two Covenant Frigates and a [[Covenant Destroyer]].<ref name="class"/>
[[Commander]] [[Jacob Keyes]] commanded a destroyer, the {{UNSCShip|Iroquois}} during a [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV|short skirmish]] over [[Sigma Octanus IV]]. During this engagement, he devised the [[Keyes Loop]] as an act of desperation. The ''Iroquois'' managed to single-handedly destroy two Covenant frigates and a [[Covenant destroyer]].<ref name="class"/>


==Known destroyers==
==Known destroyers==

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Destroyer is a warship classification in the UNSC Navy, with the hull classification symbol of DD. Fast, maneuverable, and designed for long-term endurance, destroyers were intended to escort larger vessels, such as the Marathon- and Halcyon-class cruisers.

Specifications

Although some vessels of this classification are only seven meters longer than a UNSC frigate, they have almost double the mass. Unlike most ships in the fleet, destroyers carry no single-ship fighters; rather, their large mass comes from the one and a half to two meters of titanium-A battle plate that covers the ship. Cortana once stated that destroyers are essentially the same as frigates except for this additional armor.[1]

The destroyer's armament comes in the form of two Magnetic Accelerator Cannons, twenty-six oversized Archer missile pods, and three Shiva-class nuclear missiles. For defense against starfighters, the Destroyer carries eight point-defense autocannons.[2]

Class history

In 2497, the Gorgon-class, what was then a heavy destroyer with a single MAC, was introduced into service.[3] Later ships classes would include two MACs as they became standard armament on UNSC warships. These warships were used to put down the Eridanus Rebels during Operation: TREBUCHET, with the loss of several vessels. The destroyer Heracles was the command ship of Battlegroup 4 during the disastrous first contact with the Covenant.[2][4]

During the Human-Covenant War, destroyers were looked down upon by many in the Navy. The destroyer class was initially considered too ineffective against the superior Covenant ships, but in reality, it could receive and dish out a considerable amount of damage for its size, and in groups could prove a match for the Covenant's larger CCS-class battlecruisers. Senior naval officers estimated that, on average, seven UNSC festroyers were generally a match for four Covenant frigates.[2]

Commander Jacob Keyes commanded a destroyer, the UNSC Iroquois during a short skirmish over Sigma Octanus IV. During this engagement, he devised the Keyes Loop as an act of desperation. The Iroquois managed to single-handedly destroy two Covenant frigates and a Covenant destroyer.[2]

Known destroyers

Trivia

Gallery

List of appearances

Halo: The Fall of Reach

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 207
  2. ^ a b c d Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named class
  3. ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe - The Impossible Life and Possible Death of Preston J. Cole.
  4. ^ Halo Wars: Genesis

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