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{{Era|Human|HCW|H2|H3|ODST|H2A}} | {{Era|Human|HCW|H2|H3|ODST|H2A}} | ||
'''UNSC starships''' were [[Human starship]]s operated by the [[United Nations Space Command]] | '''UNSC starships''' were [[Human starship]]s operated by the [[United Nations Space Command|United Nations Space Command (UNSC)]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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====CAA and CMA Absorption==== | ====CAA and CMA Absorption==== | ||
In [[2525]], the UNSC would strip away the CMA's naval resources and give them to [[UNSC Naval Command|NAVCOM]].<ref>''[[Halo Wars]]'', collectible, [[Halo Wars Timeline Events]]</ref> As well, the UNSC would begin to take over the [[Colonial Administration Authority]] in the midst of the [[Human-Covenant war]]. With these additions, the UNSC received several different types of ships. This included the CAA's {{Class|Springhill|mining ship}}<ref>''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', Locations, p. 208</ref><ref>''[[Halo 4]]'', multiplayer map, [[Adrift]]</ref> and the {{Class|Diligence|destroyer|}} from the CMA.<ref name="canonfodder">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-clarity-grace ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder - Clarity & Grace]</ref> Both of which would be brought back to service or continued service such as with the {{UNSCShip|Kronstadt}} and the {{CAAShip|Heavy Burden}}. | In [[2525]], the UNSC would strip away the CMA's naval resources and give them to [[UNSC Naval Command|NAVCOM]].<ref>''[[Halo Wars]]'', collectible, [[Halo Wars Timeline Events]]</ref> As well, the UNSC would begin to take over the [[Colonial Administration Authority]] in the midst of the [[Human-Covenant war]]. With these additions, the UNSC received several different types of ships. This included the CAA's {{Class|Springhill|mining ship}}<ref>''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', Locations, p. 208</ref><ref>''[[Halo 4]]'', multiplayer map, [[Adrift]]</ref> and the {{Class|Diligence|destroyer|}} from the CMA.<ref name="canonfodder">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-clarity-grace ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder - Clarity & Grace]</ref> Both of which would be brought back to service or continued service such as with the {{UNSCShip|Kronstadt}} and the {{CAAShip|Heavy Burden}}. | ||
===Early war=== | |||
Impressive fleet actions characterized the early war. Over 100 ships saw action in the [[Battle of Alpha Aurigae]]<ref name="hwgenesis">''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''</ref><ref>''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'', "[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]", p. 470</ref> and another 70 [[Battle of XI Boötis A|clashed]] with the Covenant at the [[XI Boötis A system]].<ref name="hwgenesis"/> | |||
====Final year of the war==== | ====Final year of the war==== | ||
[[File:HM SigmaOctanus.jpg|thumb|right|The {{UNSCShip|Iroquois}} and a frigate staring down the [[Second Fleet of Solemn Accord]] over [[Sigma Octanus IV]].]] | |||
By the final year of the war, a majority of the UNSC's ground forces had been consolidated at Reach and at Earth. For many colonies, it was only the ships of the navy that were seen and gave aid to those cut-off from the rest of the UNSC. Though in many instances, the Navy couldn't afford the loss of ships and personnel and instead chose to leave these colonies to their own devices including destruction by the Covenant. No appreciable differences could be seen in expeditionary and defensive fleets as the UNSC lost the ability to conduct offensive naval operations. Navy AIs by this point were still assigning ships to squadrons, though at that point they were administrative groupings that had lost meaning over the course of the war. As well, numerous fleets only existed on paper, having been destroyed in lost sectors years prior.<ref name="corerulebook">''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'', Core Rulebook - p. 9</ref> | By the final year of the war, a majority of the UNSC's ground forces had been consolidated at Reach and at Earth. For many colonies, it was only the ships of the navy that were seen and gave aid to those cut-off from the rest of the UNSC. Though in many instances, the Navy couldn't afford the loss of ships and personnel and instead chose to leave these colonies to their own devices including destruction by the Covenant. No appreciable differences could be seen in expeditionary and defensive fleets as the UNSC lost the ability to conduct offensive naval operations. Navy AIs by this point were still assigning ships to squadrons, though at that point they were administrative groupings that had lost meaning over the course of the war. As well, numerous fleets only existed on paper, having been destroyed in lost sectors years prior.<ref name="corerulebook">''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'', Core Rulebook - p. 9</ref> | ||
{{Main|Fall of Reach|Battle of Earth}} | {{Main|Battle of Sigma Octanus IV|Fall of Reach|Battle of Earth}} | ||
With 152 ships present at the of Battle of Reach,<ref>''Halo: The Fall of Reach'', p. 295-297</ref> a large number of these ships were destroyed. This included many capital ships such as the {{UNSCShip|Trafalgar}}, the flagship of the [[Epsilon Eridani Fleet]] and pride of the Navy.<ref>''Halo: First Strike'', p. 168</ref> | With 152 ships present at the of Battle of Reach,<ref>''Halo: The Fall of Reach'', p. 295-297</ref> a large number of these ships were destroyed. This included many capital ships such as the {{UNSCShip|Trafalgar}}, the flagship of the [[Epsilon Eridani Fleet]] and pride of the Navy.<ref>''Halo: First Strike'', p. 168</ref> | ||
Starting [[2552#September|September 5, 2552]] all remaining UNSC starships and their fleets were consolidated under a single command grouping under the [[UNSC Home Fleet]].<ref>''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]'', [[:File:LC 002 Doc 3.jpg|Naval Records Archives]]</ref> By the end of the war, the plethora of UNSC starships had been reduced to only a few hundred.<ref name="mythospg132"/> | Starting [[2552#September|September 5, 2552]] all remaining UNSC starships and their fleets were consolidated under a single command grouping under the [[UNSC Home Fleet]].<ref>''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]'', [[:File:LC 002 Doc 3.jpg|Naval Records Archives]]</ref> Numerous ships arrived at Earth on October 20, 2552.<ref>''[[Halo 2]]'', campaign level, [[The Armory]]</ref> The ships above Earth would then go onto engage Covenant forces when they arrived the same day.<ref name="h2cairo">''Halo 2'', campaign level, [[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station]]</ref> By the end of the war, the plethora of UNSC starships had been reduced to only a few hundred.<ref name="mythospg132"/> | ||
===Post-war=== | ===Post-war=== | ||
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====Conflict with the Created==== | ====Conflict with the Created==== | ||
{{Main|Created conflict}} | {{Main|Created conflict}} | ||
During | During the [[Created]]'s Reclamation, many UNSC starships were disabled by [[Guardian Custode]]s.<ref name="guardians">''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', campaign level, [[Guardians (level)|Guardians]]</ref> Some ships, were ripped out of [[Slipstream Space]] with the activation of the Guardians, like the {{UNSCShip|Nereid}}.<ref>''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]'', [[Undefeated]]</ref> Shipboard AIs from numerous starships also defected to the Created.<ref name="guardians"/> | ||
==Organization== | ==Organization== | ||
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Smaller craft were often operated by other branches or were overlapped with another branch. The [[F-41 Exoatmospheric Multirole Strike Fighter]], for example, was most often operated by the [[UNSC Air Force]].<ref>''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide'', Vehicles, p. 114</ref> The [[UNSC Department of Commercial Shipping]] also operated a number of [[Freighter]]s. | Smaller craft were often operated by other branches or were overlapped with another branch. The [[F-41 Exoatmospheric Multirole Strike Fighter]], for example, was most often operated by the [[UNSC Air Force]].<ref>''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide'', Vehicles, p. 114</ref> The [[UNSC Department of Commercial Shipping]] also operated a number of [[Freighter]]s. | ||
[[File:HFB-Parisshield.png|thumb|right|150px|''Paris''-class frigates in "Shield" formation.]] | |||
===Tactical Groupings=== | ===Tactical Groupings=== | ||
UNSC ships were organized into [[fleet]]s; specifically numbered expeditionary fleets and named defensive fleets. Further down, ships were arranged into [[battle group]]s.<ref name="corerulebook"/> As well, [[squadron]]s were a type of tactical grouping for support ships early in the Covenant War,<ref>''Halo: Silent Storm''</ref> but by the end of the war were relegated to administrative | UNSC ships were organized into [[fleet]]s; specifically numbered expeditionary fleets and named defensive fleets. Further down, ships were arranged into [[battle group]]s.<ref name="corerulebook"/> As well, [[squadron]]s were a type of tactical grouping for support ships early in the Covenant War,<ref>''Halo: Silent Storm''</ref> but by the end of the war were relegated to a type of administrative grouping.<ref name="corerulebook"/> | ||
Often, naval groupings had a [[flagship]] | Often, naval groupings had a [[flagship]] | ||
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UNSC Starships were often given a [[Ship Director]], an AI who could manage much of the ship's tasks with the Captain's authority. Generally, these AI were "[[Smart artificial intelligence|Smart]]".<ref>''[[Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo]]'', p. 90-92</ref> | UNSC Starships were often given a [[Ship Director]], an AI who could manage much of the ship's tasks with the Captain's authority. Generally, these AI were "[[Smart artificial intelligence|Smart]]".<ref>''[[Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo]]'', p. 90-92</ref> | ||
===Traditions=== | ===Traditions and culture=== | ||
Navy personnel UNSC ships often follow old naval tradition. Boarding a UNSC warship is considered a ceremony, not a formality. When boarding a ship, the boarder requests permission from the officer on deck. The officer on deck will reply with a curt "Very well".<ref name="osfmwelcomeaboard">''Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual'', PART 1: INTRODUCTIONS, Welcome Aboard the UNSC ''Infinity''! (p. 10)</ref> | Navy personnel UNSC ships often follow old naval tradition. Boarding a UNSC warship is considered a ceremony, not a formality. When boarding a ship, the boarder requests permission from the officer on deck. The officer on deck will reply with a curt "Very well".<ref name="osfmwelcomeaboard">''Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual'', PART 1: INTRODUCTIONS, Welcome Aboard the UNSC ''Infinity''! (p. 10)</ref> | ||
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==Design== | ==Design== | ||
[[File:HW Infinity refit.png|200px|thumb|right|The ''Infinity'' being repaired over [[Earth]] while an ''Autumn''-class is completing a float out.]] | [[File:HW Infinity refit.png|200px|thumb|right|The ''Infinity'' being repaired over [[Earth]] while an ''Autumn''-class is completing a float out.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/chasing-shadows ''Halo Waypoint'': Community Update - Chasing Shadows]</ref>]] | ||
A number of corporations helped construct UNSC ships including [[Sinoviet Heavy Machinery]], [[Aerofabrique SA]], [[TanSec AB]], and [[Reyes-McLees Shipyards]]. [[Reach]], [[Tribute]], and [[Mars]] had ship building yards. | A number of corporations helped construct UNSC ships including [[Sinoviet Heavy Machinery]], [[Aerofabrique SA]], [[TanSec AB]], and [[Reyes-McLees Shipyards]]. [[Reach]], [[Tribute]], and [[Mars]] had ship building yards. | ||
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===Engines=== | ===Engines=== | ||
{{Main|Fusion drive|Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine}} | {{Main|Fusion drive|Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine}} | ||
UNSC ships were equipped with fusion drive engines to help them move and maneuver in real-space | UNSC ships were equipped with fusion drive engines to help them move and maneuver in real-space. Shaw-Fujikawa drives help ships reach supraluminal speeds. | ||
===Armament=== | ===Armament=== | ||
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====Nuclear weapons==== | ====Nuclear weapons==== | ||
{{Main|Nuclear weapon}} | {{Main|Nuclear weapon}} | ||
UNSC warships usually contain nuclear weapons of some sort. Generally they were the {{Class|Shiva|nuclear missile}}.<ref>''Halo: The Fall of Reach'', p. 147</ref> Though, in the post-war era, | UNSC warships usually contain nuclear weapons of some sort. Generally they were the {{Class|Shiva|nuclear missile}}.<ref>''Halo: The Fall of Reach'', p. 147</ref> Though, in the post-war era, the [[M4093 Hyperion nuclear delivery system]] had risen to prominence. | ||
===Docking capabilities=== | |||
UNSC ships had docking capabilities, though the exact details are dependent on what the ship is docking with. {{Class|Stalwart|light frigate}}s were capable of docking with {{Class|Moncton|orbital weapon platform}}s.<ref name="h2cairo"/> [[Class-L flash-dock]]s routinely held frigates and corvettes, though the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} was able to use one.<ref>''[[Halo: Reach]]'', campaign level, [[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Reach level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]</ref> | |||
==Types== | ==Types== | ||
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|rowspan="44"|Unknown | |rowspan="44"|Unknown | ||
|{{UNSCShip|Abstract Endurance}} | |{{UNSCShip|Abstract Endurance}} | ||
| | |Shipboard AI defected to [[Created]]. | ||
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|{{UNSCShip|Accra}} | |{{UNSCShip|Accra}} | ||
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|{{UNSCShip|Melbourne's Pride}} | |{{UNSCShip|Melbourne's Pride}} | ||
| | |Shipboard AI defected to Created. | ||
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|{{UNSCShip|Midway}} | |{{UNSCShip|Midway}} | ||
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|{{UNSCShip|Resolute Harmony}} | |{{UNSCShip|Resolute Harmony}} | ||
| | |Shipboard AI defected to Created. | ||
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|{{UNSCShip|Rochester}} | |{{UNSCShip|Rochester}} | ||
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|{{UNSCShip|Verdant Sumerian}} | |{{UNSCShip|Verdant Sumerian}} | ||
| | |Shipboard AI defected to Created. | ||
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|{{UNSCShip|Vociferous}} | |{{UNSCShip|Vociferous}} | ||
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==Apocrypha== | ==Apocrypha== | ||
[[File:HW3 Space Concept 5.jpg|thumb|right|175px|Concept work for the "UNSC ''Frontend''".]] | |||
A few UNSC craft have appeared in officially created, but non-canon materials. The {{UNSCShip|Andraste}} was a ship that appeared in a [[:File:UNSC Andraste.png|piece of concept art]] for ''[[Halo 3]]''.<ref>''[[The Art of Halo 3]]''</ref> The UNSC ''Frontend'', an ''M''-class carrier was the center piece of a [[Halo Wars 3 (cancelled pitch)|cancelled idea for ''Halo Wars 3'']]. | A few UNSC craft have appeared in officially created, but non-canon materials. The {{UNSCShip|Andraste}} was a ship that appeared in a [[:File:UNSC Andraste.png|piece of concept art]] for ''[[Halo 3]]''.<ref>''[[The Art of Halo 3]]''</ref> The UNSC ''Frontend'', an ''M''-class carrier was the center piece of a [[Halo Wars 3 (cancelled pitch)|cancelled idea for ''Halo Wars 3'']]. | ||
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<gallery heights="100" mode="packed" align="left"> | <gallery heights="100" mode="packed" align="left"> | ||
File:HW2C-Space.jpg|Concept art of a space combat mode for a ''[[Halo Wars 3 (cancelled pitch)|Halo Wars 3]]'', featuring several UNSC starships. | File:HW2C-Space.jpg|Concept art of a space combat mode for a ''[[Halo Wars 3 (cancelled pitch)|Halo Wars 3]]'', featuring several UNSC starships. | ||
File:HFB UNSCDestroyed.jpg|Concept art of various destroyed UNSC ships for ''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''. | |||
File:Reach-Concept-ToTS-Supercarrier.jpg|Concept art of UNSC frigates underneath a {{Class|CSO|supercarrier}}. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Overview=== | ===Overview=== | ||