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The '''''Halcyon''-class light cruiser''',{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} known as the '''Human Attack Ship class C-II''' by the [[Covenant]],{{Ref/Novel|Id=TF|HTF|Chapter=Prologue}} is a [[United Nations Space Command]] cruiser starship classification designed by [[Robert McLees (ship designer)|Dr. Robert McLees]] before [[2507]], with a [[hull classification symbol]] of '''C'''. Originally designed for attack and defense role in mind,{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=42}} they were also capable of being used as troop and supply transports.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}} | The '''''Halcyon''-class light cruiser''',{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} known as the '''Human Attack Ship class C-II''' by the [[Covenant]],{{Ref/Novel|Id=TF|HTF|Chapter=Prologue}} is a [[United Nations Space Command]] cruiser starship classification designed by [[Robert McLees (ship designer)|Dr. Robert McLees]] before [[2507]], with a [[hull classification symbol]] of '''C'''. Originally designed for attack and defense role in mind,{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=42}} they were also capable of being used as troop and supply transports.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}} | ||
Their service lives were short due to a unique hull design that was costly to construct and maintain with low maneuverability, poor armament, and concerns about their tactical viability. They were replaced by the {{Class|Marathon|cruiser}} and later the {{Class|Autumn|heavy cruiser}}. Despite the disadvantages of the original design, the heavily modified {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} proved to be one of the most effective, and costly, ships deployed in the war. | Their service lives were short due to a unique hull design that was costly to construct and maintain with low maneuverability, poor armament, and concerns about their tactical viability. They were replaced by the {{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}} and later the {{Class|Autumn|heavy cruiser}}. Despite the disadvantages of the original design, the heavily modified {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} proved to be one of the most effective, and costly, ships deployed in the war. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||