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These warships replaced the | These warships replaced the ageing {{Class|Halcyon|Cruiser}}s. These behemoths, ranking in at 1,500 meters, are over three times the length of a [[UNSC Frigate]]. They are also known for their heavy armour; they can survive multiple [[plasma torpedo|plasma]] impacts, being able to sustain far greater damage than any [[UNSC Frigate]] or [[UNSC Destroyer]]. Due to their size, durability and firepower ([[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]s as well as dozens of oversized [[Archer missile]] pods) these massive vessels are commanded by [[UNSC]] [[Admiral]]s and primarily serve as command/capital ships. The Marathon-Class cruiser is one of the largest and most powerful warships ever built by the hands of Mankind.<ref>''Halo: Fall Of Reach'', page 162</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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*The Cruiser in the [[Battle Group Stalingrad|Battle Group ''Stalingrad'']] | *The Cruiser in the [[Battle Group Stalingrad|Battle Group ''Stalingrad'']] | ||
*Presumably there is a ship named Marathon that the class was named for | *Presumably there is a ship named Marathon that the class was named for. | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*In ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', the ''Marathon'' classification is erroneously | *In ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', the ''Marathon'' classification is erroneously labelled as a [[UNSC Carrier|Carrier]].<ref>''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]'', page 212</ref> | ||
*The name Marathon could possibly be from the [[wikipedia:Battle_of_Marathon|Battle of Marathon]], fought in 490 BC where heavily outnumbered Athenians defeated an army of Persians who were trying to conquer Greece. This battle was also simulated by [[Wellsley]], Antonio Silva's AI, while he was unoccupied in [[Halo: The Flood]], this battle also gave its name to [[Bungie|Bungie's]] [[Marathon]] series. The name of this classification of ships is yet another reference to [[Bungie]]'s previous series, [[Marathon]]. | *The name Marathon could possibly be from the [[wikipedia:Battle_of_Marathon|Battle of Marathon]], fought in 490 BC where heavily outnumbered Athenians defeated an army of Persians who were trying to conquer Greece. This battle was also simulated by [[Wellsley]], Antonio Silva's AI, while he was unoccupied in [[Halo: The Flood]], this battle also gave its name to [[Bungie|Bungie's]] [[Marathon]] series. The name of this classification of ships is yet another reference to [[Bungie]]'s previous series, [[Marathon]]. | ||
*They bear a resemblance to the older, ''[[Halcyon]]''-class cruisers. | *They bear a resemblance to the older, ''[[Halcyon]]''-class cruisers. | ||
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*It may be possible that the ''Marathon'' can fire several shots from its MAC guns, similar to ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]''. However this is not yet confirmed. | *It may be possible that the ''Marathon'' can fire several shots from its MAC guns, similar to ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]''. However this is not yet confirmed. | ||
*The ''Marathon'' can be seen in [[Halo 2]] during the first cutscene. | *The ''Marathon'' can be seen in [[Halo 2]] during the first cutscene. | ||
*In [[Halo 2]], it shows Marathons | *In [[Halo 2]], it shows Marathons continuously coming by, which presumably by the First Battle of Earth, they had improved the number of these ships because of their durability in combat. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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File:Marathon Cruiser Outline.JPG
Silhouette of a Marathon Cruiser.
A Marathon-class Cruiser is a classification of UNSC Navy warships.
Description
These warships replaced the ageing Halcyon-class Cruisers. These behemoths, ranking in at 1,500 meters, are over three times the length of a UNSC Frigate. They are also known for their heavy armour; they can survive multiple plasma impacts, being able to sustain far greater damage than any UNSC Frigate or UNSC Destroyer. Due to their size, durability and firepower (Magnetic Accelerator Cannons as well as dozens of oversized Archer missile pods) these massive vessels are commanded by UNSC Admirals and primarily serve as command/capital ships. The Marathon-Class cruiser is one of the largest and most powerful warships ever built by the hands of Mankind.[1]
Appearances
Due to their diminishing numbers and the onslaught of the genocidal Covenant, further numbers of these great cruisers have been reassigned to the defense of the Inner Colonies. Marathons were present at the Battle of Sigma Octanus IV and the Battle of Reach. Twelve saw action at the First Battle of Earth under Fleet Admiral Harper and another was part of Battle Group Stalingrad during the Battle of Onyx. It's likely that some were also engaged at the Second Battle of Earth
Ships of the Line
- UNSC Leviathan
- UNSC Hannibal
- The Cruiser in the Battle Group Stalingrad
- Presumably there is a ship named Marathon that the class was named for.
Images
File:UNSC Marathon-Class Cruisers.jpg
UNSC Marathon-Class Cruisers.
Trivia
- In Halo: The Fall of Reach, the Marathon classification is erroneously labelled as a Carrier.[2]
- The name Marathon could possibly be from the Battle of Marathon, fought in 490 BC where heavily outnumbered Athenians defeated an army of Persians who were trying to conquer Greece. This battle was also simulated by Wellsley, Antonio Silva's AI, while he was unoccupied in Halo: The Flood, this battle also gave its name to Bungie's Marathon series. The name of this classification of ships is yet another reference to Bungie's previous series, Marathon.
- They bear a resemblance to the older, Halcyon-class cruisers.
- In Halo: The Fall of Reach[3], it mentions that the Leviathan was one of twenty UNSC Cruisers left in the Fleet, which were being slowly pulled back to protect the Inner Colonies.
- It may be possible that the Marathon can fire several shots from its MAC guns, similar to Pillar of Autumn. However this is not yet confirmed.
- The Marathon can be seen in Halo 2 during the first cutscene.
- In Halo 2, it shows Marathons continuously coming by, which presumably by the First Battle of Earth, they had improved the number of these ships because of their durability in combat.
References
- ^ Halo: Fall Of Reach, page 162
- ^ Halo: Fall of Reach, page 212
- ^ Halo: Fall of Reach, page 162
