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The Navy has made use of at least three destroyer classes which vary widely in design.
The Navy has made use of at least three destroyer classes which vary widely in design.


===''Gorgon''===
===''Gorgon'' class===
{{Main|Gorgon-class heavy destroyer}}
{{Main|Gorgon-class heavy destroyer}}
In [[2497]] the ''Gorgon'' class was introduced into service. Similar in design to a cruiser,<ref name="Genesis">'''Halo Wars: Genesis'''</ref><ref name="BC">''Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp''</ref><ref name="Gorgon" group="note">No official source has stated that ''Heracles'' was a ''Gorgon''-class destroyer. However, because the CMA were often issued obsolete, second-hand equipment, it can be inferred that Battlegroup 4 was led by an out-of-date ''Gorgon''.</ref> the class' [[UNSC Gorgon|lead ship]] was the first UNSC vessel to be armed with a [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]], for which the ship carried only three slugs.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', ''The Impossible Life and Possible Death of Preston J. Cole''</ref> The CMA destroyer [[CMA Heracles|''Heracles'']] was the command ship of [[Battlegroup 4]] following the disastrous [[First Battle of Harvest|first contact]] with the [[Covenant]].<ref name="Genesis"/><ref name="Gorgon" group="note"/>
In [[2497]] the ''Gorgon'' class was introduced into service. Similar in design to a cruiser,<ref name="Genesis">'''Halo Wars: Genesis'''</ref><ref name="BC">''Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp''</ref><ref name="Gorgon" group="note">No official source has stated that ''Heracles'' was a ''Gorgon''-class destroyer. However, because the CMA were often issued obsolete, second-hand equipment, it can be inferred that Battlegroup 4 was led by an out-of-date ''Gorgon''.</ref> the class' [[UNSC Gorgon|lead ship]] was the first UNSC vessel to be armed with a [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]], for which the ship carried only three slugs.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', ''The Impossible Life and Possible Death of Preston J. Cole''</ref> The CMA destroyer [[CMA Heracles|''Heracles'']] was the command ship of [[Battlegroup 4]] following the disastrous [[First Battle of Harvest|first contact]] with the [[Covenant]].<ref name="Genesis"/><ref name="Gorgon" group="note"/>


===Standard class===
===Standard class===
The most common destroyer type used during the [[Human-Covenant War]] and the later years of the Insurrection features a distinctive "arrowhead" profile.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 26''</ref> At 485 meters, it is only [[List of "seven" references in the Halo series|seven]] meters longer than a {{Class|Stalwart|light frigate}}, yet it has almost double the mass (7,900 metric tons);<ref group="note">According to ''Halo Waypoint'', the standard destroyer has a mass of 7,900 metric tons. However, such mass would be almost physically impossible given the ship's size.</ref> this is because they have between one-and-a-half to two meters of [[Titanium-A armor]].<ref name="enc"/><ref name="class"/><ref name="waypoint"/> This class' armament consists of two [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]s, twenty-six oversized [[Archer missile]] pods, and three {{Class|Shiva|nuclear missile}}s. For defense against single ships the destroyer carries eight twin-linked [[Point defense gun|50mm point-defense autocannons]].<ref name="class"/> Unlike most UNSC warships they do not carry [[GA-TL1 Longsword]] interceptors.{{Citation needed}}
The most common destroyer type used during the [[Human-Covenant War]] and the later years of the Insurrection features a distinctive "arrowhead" profile.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 26''</ref> At 485 meters, it is only [[List of "seven" references in the Halo series|seven]] meters longer than a {{Class|Stalwart|light frigate}}, yet it has almost double the mass;<ref group="note">According to ''Halo Waypoint'', the standard destroyer has a mass of 7,900 metric tons. However, such mass would be physically impossible given the ship's size.</ref> this is because they have between one-and-a-half to two meters of [[titanium-A armor]].<ref name="enc"/><ref name="class"/><ref name="waypoint"/> This class' armament consists of two [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]s, twenty-six oversized [[Archer missile]] pods, and three {{Class|Shiva|nuclear missile}}s. For defense against single ships the destroyer carries eight twin-linked [[Point defense gun|50mm point-defense autocannons]].<ref name="class"/> Unlike most UNSC warships they do not carry [[GA-TL1 Longsword]] interceptors.{{Citation needed}}


Such vessels were in service as early as [[2517]]<ref>''Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp''</ref> and continued to serve throughout the Human-Covenant War. Despite their powerful armament and maneuverability, many Fleet officers looked down upon destroyers, considering them too ineffective against Covenant ships. It was generally agreed that seven destroyers were a match for four [[Covenant frigate]]s.<ref name="class"/> One of the most notable destroyers was the {{UNSCship|Iroquois}}, captained by [[Commander]] [[Jacob Keyes]], which performed the daring [[Keyes Loop]] during the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]].
Such vessels were in service as early as [[2517]]<ref>''Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp''</ref> and continued to serve throughout the Human-Covenant War. Despite their powerful armament and maneuverability, many Fleet officers looked down upon destroyers, considering them too ineffective against Covenant ships. It was generally agreed that seven destroyers were a match for four [[Covenant frigate]]s.<ref name="class"/> One of the most notable destroyers was the {{UNSCship|Iroquois}}, captained by [[Commander]] [[Jacob Keyes]], which performed the daring [[Keyes Loop]] during the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]].


===Frigate-style class===
===''DD-993'' type===
This type of destroyer is similar in design to most UNSC frigates, though it is larger and appears more heavily armored. The only known vessel of this class, hull code ''[[Unidentified UNSC destroyer (Heian)|DD-993]]'', deployed an [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers|ODST]]-[[SPARTAN-II Program|Spartan]] team during a [[Raid on Heian|raid]] on [[Heian]] at some point between [[2540]] and [[2551]].<ref>'''Halo Legends''' - ''The Babysitter''</ref>
This type of destroyer appears heavily armored and has two thrust nozzles. It has a wide beam and is almost equally tall. Numerous large antennae are mounted across the hull. The only known vessel of this class, hull code ''[[Unidentified UNSC destroyer (Heian)|DD-993]]'', deployed an [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers|ODST]]-[[SPARTAN-II Program|Spartan]] team during a [[Raid on Heian|raid]] on [[Heian]] at some point between [[2540]] and [[2551]].<ref>'''Halo Legends''' - ''The Babysitter''</ref>


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

Revision as of 23:33, May 29, 2013

Template:Ship Class Infobox

Destroyer is a warship classification in the UNSC Navy, as well as the now-defunct Colonial Military Administration. Its hull classification symbol is DD. Fast, maneuverable, and designed for long-term endurance, destroyers are intended to escort larger vessels such as cruisers and carriers.

Classes

The Navy has made use of at least three destroyer classes which vary widely in design.

Gorgon class

Main article: Gorgon-class heavy destroyer

In 2497 the Gorgon class was introduced into service. Similar in design to a cruiser,[1][2][note 1] the class' lead ship was the first UNSC vessel to be armed with a Magnetic Accelerator Cannon, for which the ship carried only three slugs.[3] The CMA destroyer Heracles was the command ship of Battlegroup 4 following the disastrous first contact with the Covenant.[1][note 1]

Standard class

The most common destroyer type used during the Human-Covenant War and the later years of the Insurrection features a distinctive "arrowhead" profile.[4] At 485 meters, it is only seven meters longer than a Stalwart-class light frigate, yet it has almost double the mass;[note 2] this is because they have between one-and-a-half to two meters of titanium-A armor.[5][6][7] This class' armament consists of two Magnetic Accelerator Cannons, twenty-six oversized Archer missile pods, and three Shiva-class nuclear missiles. For defense against single ships the destroyer carries eight twin-linked 50mm point-defense autocannons.[6] Unlike most UNSC warships they do not carry GA-TL1 Longsword interceptors.[citation needed]

Such vessels were in service as early as 2517[8] and continued to serve throughout the Human-Covenant War. Despite their powerful armament and maneuverability, many Fleet officers looked down upon destroyers, considering them too ineffective against Covenant ships. It was generally agreed that seven destroyers were a match for four Covenant frigates.[6] One of the most notable destroyers was the Template:UNSCship, captained by Commander Jacob Keyes, which performed the daring Keyes Loop during the Battle of Sigma Octanus IV.

DD-993 type

This type of destroyer appears heavily armored and has two thrust nozzles. It has a wide beam and is almost equally tall. Numerous large antennae are mounted across the hull. The only known vessel of this class, hull code DD-993, deployed an ODST-Spartan team during a raid on Heian at some point between 2540 and 2551.[9]

Known destroyers

Gallery

  • UNSC Heracles.png

    The destroyer CMA Heracles transitioning from slipspace.

  • Heracles, accompanied by two frigates, emerges from slipspace.

    Heracles, accompanied by two frigates, emerges from slipspace.

  • The Heracles over Harvest with Battlegroup 4.

    The Heracles over Harvest with Battlegroup 4.

  • The destroyer The Heart of Midlothian.

    The destroyer The Heart of Midlothian.

  • A schematic of the The Heart of Midlothian.

    A schematic of the The Heart of Midlothian.

  • The destroyer UNSC Pioneer.

    The destroyer UNSC Pioneer.

  • Covenant Stealth Corvette Collides with UNSC Iroquois.jpg

    The Iroquois collides with a Covenant DAV-class light corvette.

  • The UNSC Iroquois from its bow, unleashing a full volley of Archer missiles.

    The UNSC Iroquois from its bow, unleashing a full volley of Archer missiles.

  • Concept art of the UNSC The Heart of Midlothian.

    Concept art of the UNSC The Heart of Midlothian.

  • Legends ship 1.png

    DD-993 near Heian.

Note

  1. ^ a b No official source has stated that Heracles was a Gorgon-class destroyer. However, because the CMA were often issued obsolete, second-hand equipment, it can be inferred that Battlegroup 4 was led by an out-of-date Gorgon.
  2. ^ According to Halo Waypoint, the standard destroyer has a mass of 7,900 metric tons. However, such mass would be physically impossible given the ship's size.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo Wars: Genesis
  2. ^ Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp
  3. ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, The Impossible Life and Possible Death of Preston J. Cole
  4. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 26
  5. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named enc
  6. ^ a b c Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named class
  7. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named waypoint
  8. ^ Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp
  9. ^ Halo Legends - The Babysitter

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