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===Insurrection=== | ===Insurrection=== | ||
{{Main|Insurrection}} | {{Main|Insurrection}} | ||
The time of the Insurrection saw a number of class additions and developments to the UNSC's fleet. In [[2493]], the {{Class|Valiant|super-heavy cruiser}} entered service. Though serious cost problems over five years cast doubt in the class' future.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-bulkhead-banter|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Bulkhead Banter}} At some point in the Insurrection, a new carrier, the {{Class|Orion|assault carrier}}, was built to help with [[Planetary warfare|ground operations]].{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-armory-amore|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Armory Amore}} One of the last known class additions during the Insurrection was the {{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}}. In [[2510]], the class first entered service.<ref>''[[Halo: Combat Evolved: Sybex Official Strategies & Secrets]]'', p. 60</ref> | The time of the Insurrection saw a number of class additions and developments to the UNSC's fleet. In [[2493]], the {{Class|Valiant|super-heavy cruiser}} entered service. Though serious cost problems over five years cast doubt in the class' future.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-bulkhead-banter|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Bulkhead Banter}} At some point in the Insurrection, a new carrier, the {{Class|Orion|assault carrier}}, was built to help with [[Planetary warfare|ground operations]].{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-armory-amore|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Armory Amore}} One of the last known class additions during the Insurrection was the {{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}}. In [[2510]], the class first entered service.<ref>''[[Halo: Combat Evolved: Sybex Official Strategies & Secrets]]'', p. 60</ref> | ||
===Human-Covenant war=== | ===Human-Covenant war=== | ||
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==Design== | ==Design== | ||
===Construction, decommissioning and repairs=== | ===Construction, decommissioning and repairs=== | ||
[[File:HW Infinity refit.png|200px|thumb|right|The ''Infinity'' being repaired over [[Earth]] while an ''Autumn''-class is completing a float out.{{Ref/Site|Id=infinityoverearth|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/chasing-shadows|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Community Update - Chasing Shadows}}]] | [[File:HW Infinity refit.png|200px|thumb|right|The ''Infinity'' being repaired over [[Earth]] while an ''Autumn''-class is completing a float out.{{Ref/Site|Id=infinityoverearth|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/chasing-shadows|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Community Update - Chasing Shadows}}]] | ||
A number of corporations helped construct UNSC ships including [[Sinoviet Heavy Machinery]], [[Aerofabrique SA]],<ref name="warfleetpg3839"/> [[TanSec AB]],<ref>''Halo: Warfleet - An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo'', p. 19</ref> and [[Reyes-McLees Shipyards]].{{Ref/Novel|Novel=Halo: The Fall of Reach|Chapter=25}} | A number of corporations helped construct UNSC ships including [[Sinoviet Heavy Machinery]], [[Aerofabrique SA]],<ref name="warfleetpg3839"/> [[TanSec AB]],<ref>''Halo: Warfleet - An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo'', p. 19</ref> and [[Reyes-McLees Shipyards]].{{Ref/Novel|Novel=Halo: The Fall of Reach|Chapter=25}} | ||
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UNSC ships have an internal deck naming structure. On most ships, the Hangar deck is considered Zero Deck. Decks below that are "belowdeck" and are numbered in descending order starting at First Deck. Everything above the hangar deck is a "level", starting at Level One and going in an ascending order.{{Ref/Novel|Novel=Halo: Silent Storm|Chapter=4}} | UNSC ships have an internal deck naming structure. On most ships, the Hangar deck is considered Zero Deck. Decks below that are "belowdeck" and are numbered in descending order starting at First Deck. Everything above the hangar deck is a "level", starting at Level One and going in an ascending order.{{Ref/Novel|Novel=Halo: Silent Storm|Chapter=4}} | ||
Facilities to create simulated [[War Games]] training sessions could be found on several ships. Though they were mostly on post-war vessels and most prominently on the UNSC ''Infinity''.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-needle-me-this|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Needle Me This}} | Facilities to create simulated [[War Games]] training sessions could be found on several ships. Though they were mostly on post-war vessels and most prominently on the UNSC ''Infinity''.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-needle-me-this|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Needle Me This}} | ||
From the ''Phoenix''-class carrier {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}{{Ref/Level|Halo Wars|[[Dome of Light]]}}{{Ref/Level|Halo Wars 2|[[A New Enemy]]}} to the {{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}} {{UNSCShip|Say My Name}},{{Ref/Level|Halo 3: ODST|[[Prepare To Drop]]}} numerous ships featured [[Holotank|holotables]] for battlefield situational displays. | From the ''Phoenix''-class carrier {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}{{Ref/Level|Halo Wars|[[Dome of Light]]}}{{Ref/Level|Halo Wars 2|[[A New Enemy]]}} to the {{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}} {{UNSCShip|Say My Name}},{{Ref/Level|Halo 3: ODST|[[Prepare To Drop]]}} numerous ships featured [[Holotank|holotables]] for battlefield situational displays. | ||
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The UNSC employs a number of warships including [[UNSC frigate|frigates]], [[UNSC destroyer|destroyers]] and [[UNSC cruiser|cruisers]]. The {{Class|Vindication|light battleship|}} was unique as it was a [[Battleship]], an uncommon warship in UNSC ship design and classification. | The UNSC employs a number of warships including [[UNSC frigate|frigates]], [[UNSC destroyer|destroyers]] and [[UNSC cruiser|cruisers]]. The {{Class|Vindication|light battleship|}} was unique as it was a [[Battleship]], an uncommon warship in UNSC ship design and classification. | ||
[[UNSC carrier]]s were among the largest, most heavily armed ships the UNSC possesed. Two carrier classes were so large that frigates could dock with them; the {{Class|Punic|supercarrier}} and the {{Class|Infinity|supercarrier}}.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-infinity-beyond|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Infinity & Beyond}} | [[UNSC carrier]]s were among the largest, most heavily armed ships the UNSC possesed. Two carrier classes were so large that frigates could dock with them; the {{Class|Punic|supercarrier}} and the {{Class|Infinity|supercarrier}}.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-infinity-beyond|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Infinity & Beyond}} | ||
===Other=== | ===Other=== | ||
ONI's [[Reverse Engineering and Prototyping–Xenotechnology department]] have recovered, refit and begun testing on multiple [[Covenant starship]]s.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/catalog-interaction/4c3e1c6f-6519-4ee0-83a4-4bac13bf07a3/posts?page=23|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Catalog Interaction - Page 23}} | ONI's [[Reverse Engineering and Prototyping–Xenotechnology department]] have recovered, refit and begun testing on multiple [[Covenant starship]]s.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/catalog-interaction/4c3e1c6f-6519-4ee0-83a4-4bac13bf07a3/posts?page=23|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Catalog Interaction - Page 23}} | ||
==List of UNSC starships== | ==List of UNSC starships== | ||
