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==Description==
==Description==
[[File:Marathon Cruiser Outline.JPG|left|thumb|150px|Silhouette of a Marathon cruiser.]]
[[File:Marathon Cruiser Outline.JPG|left|thumb|150px|The silhouette of a Marathon-class heavy cruiser.]]


At 1,190 meters, Marathon-class cruisers are approximately three times the length of a [[UNSC frigate]]. They are equipped with thick layers of Titanium-A armor, and are able to sustain far greater damage than any UNSC frigate or [[UNSC destroyer|destroyer]]. Due to their size, durability and firepower (2 [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC]]s as well as dozens of oversized [[Archer missile|Archer missile pods]]), these massive vessels are commanded by [[UNSC]] [[Admiral]]s and primarily serve as [[flagship]]s for UNSC fleets.<ref name="ENC"/>
At 1190 metres long, Marathon-class heavy cruisers are approximately three times the length of a [[UNSC frigate]]. They are equipped with thick layers of Titanium-A armor, and are able to sustain far greater damage than any UNSC frigate or [[UNSC destroyer|destroyer]]. Due to their size, durability and firepower (2 [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC]]s as well as dozens of oversized [[Archer missile|Archer missile pods]]), these massive vessels are commanded by [[UNSC]] [[Admiral]]s and primarily serve as [[flagship]]s for UNSC fleets.<ref name="ENC"/>


==Use==
==Use==
Due to their diminishing numbers, and the onslaught of the genocidal [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]], further numbers of these great cruisers were reassigned to the defense of the [[Inner Colonies]] in the latter years of the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="page162">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 162''</ref> They were considered extremely valuable in terms of firepower and armor, and it was seen to by the UNSC admiralty that they were only used in the most dire and occasional of circumstances. ''Marathon''s were present at the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]] and the [[Fall of Reach]]. Twelve saw action at the [[Battle of Earth]] under [[Fleet Admiral]] [[Harper]] and another was part of [[Battle Group Stalingrad|Battle Group ''Stalingrad'']] during the [[Battle of Onyx]].
Due to their diminishing numbers, and the onslaught of the genocidal [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]], further numbers of these great cruisers were reassigned to the defense of the [[Inner Colonies]] in the latter years of the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="page162">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 162''</ref> They were considered extremely valuable in terms of firepower and armor, and it was seen to by the UNSC admiralty that they were only used in the most dire and occasional of circumstances. ''Marathon''s were present at the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]] and the [[Fall of Reach]]. Twelve saw action at the [[Battle of Earth]] under [[Fleet Admiral]] [[Harper]] and another was part of [[Battle Group Stalingrad|Battle Group ''Stalingrad'']] during the [[Battle of Onyx]].


==Ships of the line==
==Ships of the Line==
*{{UNSCShip|Leviathan}} - Flagship of Admiral Stanforth. Likely lost during the [[Fall of Reach]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'''</ref>
*{{UNSCShip|Leviathan}} - Flagship of Admiral Stanforth. Likely lost during the [[Fall of Reach]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'''</ref>
*{{UNSCShip|Hannibal}} - Destroyed in 2552.
*{{UNSCShip|Hannibal}} - Destroyed in 2552.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', the ''Marathon'' classification is erroneously labeled as a [[UNSC carrier|carrier]].<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 212''</ref>
*In ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', the ''Marathon'' classification is erroneously labeled as a [[UNSC carrier|carrier]].<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 212''</ref>
*The name Marathon could possibly be a reference to the [[wikipedia:Battle of Marathon|Battle of Marathon]], fought in 490 BC where heavily outnumbered Athenians and Plataeans defeated an army of Persians who were trying to conquer [[Greece]]. This battle was also simulated by [[Wellsley]], [[Antonio Silva]]'s AI, while he was unoccupied in ''[[Halo: The Flood]]''. This battle also gave its name to [[Bungie]]'s previous [[Marathon (Video Game Series)|''Marathon'' game series]], and the name of this classification of ships may be a reference to the said series.
*The name 'Marathon' could possibly be a reference to the [[wikipedia:Battle of Marathon|Battle of Marathon]], fought in 490 BC where heavily outnumbered Athenians and Plataeans defeated an army of Persians who were trying to conquer [[Greece]]. This battle was also simulated by [[Wellsley]], [[Antonio Silva]]'s AI, while he was unoccupied in ''[[Halo: The Flood]]''. This battle also gave its name to [[Bungie]]'s previous [[Marathon (Video Game Series)|''Marathon'' game series]], and the name of this classification of ships may be a reference to the said series.
*In ''Halo: The Fall of Reach'', it is mentioned that the ''[[Leviathan]]'' was one of twenty UNSC cruisers left in the [[Fleet]], which were being slowly pulled back to protect the Inner Colonies.<ref name="page162"/> Eight of them were present in the [[UNSC Home Fleet]] in October 2552.<ref name="Cairo Station">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Cairo Station (Level)|Cairo Station]]''</ref>
*In ''Halo: The Fall of Reach'', it is mentioned that the ''[[Leviathan]]'' was one of twenty UNSC cruisers left in the [[Fleet]], which were being slowly pulled back to protect the Inner Colonies.<ref name="page162"/> Eight of them were present in the [[UNSC Home Fleet]] in October 2552.<ref name="Cairo Station">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Cairo Station (Level)|Cairo Station]]''</ref>


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Template:Ratings Template:Ship Class Infobox The Marathon-class heavy cruiser is a cruiser classification used by the UNSC Navy.[1] At 1,190 meters,[2] they are some of the largest and most powerful warships ever utilized by humanity, built as a replacement for their aging Halcyon-class cruisers. Their numbers are limited, and they are usually commanded by the highest ranking officers.

Description

File:Marathon Cruiser Outline.JPG
The silhouette of a Marathon-class heavy cruiser.

At 1190 metres long, Marathon-class heavy cruisers are approximately three times the length of a UNSC frigate. They are equipped with thick layers of Titanium-A armor, and are able to sustain far greater damage than any UNSC frigate or destroyer. Due to their size, durability and firepower (2 MACs as well as dozens of oversized Archer missile pods), these massive vessels are commanded by UNSC Admirals and primarily serve as flagships for UNSC fleets.[2]

Use

Due to their diminishing numbers, and the onslaught of the genocidal Covenant, further numbers of these great cruisers were reassigned to the defense of the Inner Colonies in the latter years of the Human-Covenant War.[3] They were considered extremely valuable in terms of firepower and armor, and it was seen to by the UNSC admiralty that they were only used in the most dire and occasional of circumstances. Marathons were present at the Battle of Sigma Octanus IV and the Fall of Reach. Twelve saw action at the Battle of Earth under Fleet Admiral Harper and another was part of Battle Group Stalingrad during the Battle of Onyx.

Ships of the Line

Trivia

  • In Halo: The Fall of Reach, the Marathon classification is erroneously labeled as a carrier.[7]
  • The name 'Marathon' could possibly be a reference to the Battle of Marathon, fought in 490 BC where heavily outnumbered Athenians and Plataeans defeated an army of Persians who were trying to conquer Greece. This battle was also simulated by Wellsley, Antonio Silva's AI, while he was unoccupied in Halo: The Flood. This battle also gave its name to Bungie's previous Marathon game series, and the name of this classification of ships may be a reference to the said series.
  • In Halo: The Fall of Reach, it is mentioned that the Leviathan was one of twenty UNSC cruisers left in the Fleet, which were being slowly pulled back to protect the Inner Colonies.[3] Eight of them were present in the UNSC Home Fleet in October 2552.[8]

Gallery

  • UNSC Prophecy.png

    The UNSC Prophecy.

  • Marathon-class Cruisers on a video display of the Home Fleet.

    Marathon-class Cruisers on a video display of the Home Fleet.

  • A view of the UNSC Say My Name via a glitch.

    A view of the UNSC Say My Name via a glitch.

  • ODST's gathered around a holo-table inside a Marathon-class Cruiser.

    ODST's gathered around a holo-table inside a Marathon-class Cruiser.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 42
  2. ^ a b Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named ENC
  3. ^ a b Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 162
  4. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach
  5. ^ Halo 3: ODST
  6. ^ Halo: First Strike
  7. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 212
  8. ^ Halo 2, campaign level Cairo Station

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