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|name=''Autumn''-class heavy cruiser | |name=''Autumn''-class heavy cruiser | ||
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The name behind the ''Autumn''-class is derived from the colloquialism for that of its [[UNSC Pillar of Autumn II|lead ship]], which in turn is named for the legendary ''Halcyon''-class {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}.<ref name="loftus">[[Stephen Loftus]] on [[Talk:Autumn-class heavy cruiser|this article's talk page]]</ref> Adapting the improvements and modifications made to ''Pillar of Autumn'' for [[Operation: RED FLAG]] in [[2552]], the ''Autumn''-class heavy cruiser represents a considerable leap forward in [[human]] [[warship]] design, a testament to the [[UNSC]]'s modern technological prowess.{{Ref/Reuse|en voyage}} | The name behind the ''Autumn''-class is derived from the colloquialism for that of its [[UNSC Pillar of Autumn II|lead ship]], which in turn is named for the legendary ''Halcyon''-class {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}.<ref name="loftus">[[Stephen Loftus]] on [[Talk:Autumn-class heavy cruiser|this article's talk page]]</ref> Adapting the improvements and modifications made to ''Pillar of Autumn'' for [[Operation: RED FLAG]] in [[2552]], the ''Autumn''-class heavy cruiser represents a considerable leap forward in [[human]] [[warship]] design, a testament to the [[UNSC]]'s modern technological prowess.{{Ref/Reuse|en voyage}} | ||
== | ==Overview== | ||
===Superstructure and hull=== | ===Superstructure and hull=== | ||
As the first ships of the class were built on the recycled hulls of {{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}}s, the hull of the ''Autumn''-class superficially resembles those of the ''Halcyon''-class that preceded it.{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} Additionally, a number of improvements and modifications tested on the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} for [[Operation: RED FLAG]] were incorporated into the ''Autumn''-class by [[SinoViet Heavy Machinery]] as a starting point.{{Ref/Reuse|en voyage}} | As the first ships of the class were built on the recycled hulls of {{Class|Halcyon|light cruiser}}s, the hull of the ''Autumn''-class superficially resembles those of the ''Halcyon''-class that preceded it.{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} Additionally, a number of improvements and modifications tested on the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} for [[Operation: RED FLAG]] were incorporated into the ''Autumn''-class by [[SinoViet Heavy Machinery]] as a starting point.{{Ref/Reuse|en voyage}} | ||
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Crewed by a total of eight hundred sailors, the ''Autumn''-class requires a crew size smaller than average for ships of its size. In addition, the cruiser maintains a complement of only forty-five [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] and two hundred-and-twenty [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]]. Nicknamed "Hell's Waiting Room", there are six [[drop pod]] bays with the ''Autumn''-class. The cruiser has cramped accommodations for an ODST [[company]] and their gear. As much as 216 [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle]] and cargo drop pods can be deployed simultaneously from the bay racks after the armored doors are opened. These cruisers have two [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]-standard [[airlock]] and cargo reception ports for crew and consumables transfer.{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} | Crewed by a total of eight hundred sailors, the ''Autumn''-class requires a crew size smaller than average for ships of its size. In addition, the cruiser maintains a complement of only forty-five [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] and two hundred-and-twenty [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]]. Nicknamed "Hell's Waiting Room", there are six [[drop pod]] bays with the ''Autumn''-class. The cruiser has cramped accommodations for an ODST [[company]] and their gear. As much as 216 [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle]] and cargo drop pods can be deployed simultaneously from the bay racks after the armored doors are opened. These cruisers have two [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]-standard [[airlock]] and cargo reception ports for crew and consumables transfer.{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} | ||
The cruiser class can swap out containerized mission modules and partition its [[hangar bay]]s to focus on different objectives. One such module is the orbital assault and strike configuration, which adds docking cradles for [[D82-EST Darter]] cargo [[dropship]]s and blast-shielded ammo storage for ODST and gunship munitions. Up to twelve [[D77-TC Pelican|D77]] or [[D79-TC Pelican|D79 Pelican]] dropships are carried aboard each cruiser during missions,{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} launching from two large hangars located on the keel of the ship.{{Ref/ | The cruiser class can swap out containerized mission modules and partition its [[hangar bay]]s to focus on different objectives. One such module is the orbital assault and strike configuration, which adds docking cradles for [[D82-EST Darter]] cargo [[dropship]]s and blast-shielded ammo storage for ODST and gunship munitions. Up to twelve [[D77-TC Pelican|D77]] or [[D79-TC Pelican|D79 Pelican]] dropships are carried aboard each cruiser during missions,{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} launching from two large hangars located on the keel of the ship.{{Ref/Game|H4|Halo: Infinity}} These cruisers also carry escape pods.{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}} | ||
===Armaments=== | ===Armaments=== | ||
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The class sports four [[Spitfire naval coilgun battery#Mark 40 Spitfire|Mark 40 Spitfire naval coilgun batteries]], coilguns that have higher muzzle velocity, improved tracking speed, and better accuracy than their Mark 33 predecessors. These coilguns are armored with a new Titanium-A formulation that shaves several tons off each turret without compromising protection. These cruisers are also armed with a [[Point defense gun|point defense network]], consisting of six [[M66 Sentry autocannon]] turrets and six [[M910 Rampart point defense network|M910 Rampart point defense guns]].{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} | The class sports four [[Spitfire naval coilgun battery#Mark 40 Spitfire|Mark 40 Spitfire naval coilgun batteries]], coilguns that have higher muzzle velocity, improved tracking speed, and better accuracy than their Mark 33 predecessors. These coilguns are armored with a new Titanium-A formulation that shaves several tons off each turret without compromising protection. These cruisers are also armed with a [[Point defense gun|point defense network]], consisting of six [[M66 Sentry autocannon]] turrets and six [[M910 Rampart point defense network|M910 Rampart point defense guns]].{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} | ||
==Ships of the line== | ==Ships of the line== | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Euclid's Anvil}} – In service with the [[UNSC Navy]].{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}} | *{{UNSCShip|Euclid's Anvil}} – In service with the [[UNSC Navy]].{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}} | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn II}} – The [[Wikipedia:Lead ship|lead ship]] of the class.{{Ref/Reuse|loftus}} | *{{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn II}} – The [[Wikipedia:Lead ship|lead ship]] of the class.{{Ref/Reuse|loftus}} | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Song of the East}} – Assigned to the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]], once an escort to {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. | *{{UNSCShip|Song of the East}} – Assigned to the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]], once an escort to {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Unto the Breach}} – Commissioned in [[2558]], commanded by [[Vice Admiral]] [[Gabriella Dvørak]]. | *{{UNSCShip|Unto the Breach}} – Commissioned in [[2558]], commanded by [[Vice Admiral]] [[Gabriella Dvørak]]. | ||
==Operational history== | |||
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==''Halo: Fleet Battles''== | ==''Halo: Fleet Battles''== | ||