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The ship was commanded by [[Commander]] [[Jacob Keyes]]. He happened to be near [[Sigma Octanus IV]] when the Covenant were detected there. The ''Iroquois'' fought with four Covenant vessels: one [[Covenant carrier|carrier]], one [[Covenant Destroyer|destroyer]], and two [[Covenant Frigate|frigates]]. Commander Keyes destroyed the Covenant destroyer and both [[Covenant]] frigates using a maneuver later called the [[Keyes Loop]] and a [[Shiva]]-class Nuclear Missile<ref>[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]], pages 146-154</ref>. During this encounter the ship came into physical contact with the Covenant Destroyer, | The ship was commanded by [[Commander]] [[Jacob Keyes]]. He happened to be near [[Sigma Octanus IV]] when the Covenant were detected there. The ''Iroquois'' fought with four Covenant vessels: one [[Covenant carrier|carrier]], one [[Covenant Destroyer|destroyer]], and two [[Covenant Frigate|frigates]]. Commander Keyes destroyed the Covenant destroyer and both [[Covenant]] frigates using a maneuver later called the [[Keyes Loop]] and a [[Shiva]]-class Nuclear Missile<ref>[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]], pages 146-154</ref>. During this encounter, the ship first hit emergency engines in order to dodge the two plasma torpedoes. Keyes himself was thrown sideways. Then, the ship came into physical contact with the Covenant Destroyer in order to evade the guided [[plasma]] that instead hit the Covenant Destroyer. However, they managed to scrape off most of the 2-Meter [[Titanium-A]] armor on the underside of the ship. The Iroquois then proceeded to go into orbit in order to go around the planet in order to detonate the nuke. The carrier escaped, however, deploying thirty-four[[Dropship]]s onto the surface of [[Sigma Octanus IV]] towards Cote d'Azur. | ||
After this first engagement, although the Covenant hadn't landed a serious shot, the "Iroquois" was severely damaged. Apart from replacing the armor on the underside, it needed a full engine overhaul, replacement of 15% of the electronic systems, 5 new superconducting magnets, as well as a replenished store of [[Archer missiles]], [[MAC]] rounds and a [[Shiva]] nuclear-tipped missile..<ref>[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]], pages 156-157</ref> It was estimated that [[Cradle]], a refit station, could repair the ship in 30 hours but this process was interrupted when a new Covenant fleet appeared. | After this first engagement, although the Covenant hadn't landed a serious shot, the "Iroquois" was severely damaged. Apart from replacing the armor on the underside, it needed a full engine overhaul, replacement of 15% of the electronic systems, 5 new superconducting magnets, as well as a replenished store of [[Archer missiles]], [[MAC]] rounds and a [[Shiva]] nuclear-tipped missile..<ref>[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]], pages 156-157</ref> It was estimated that [[Cradle]], a refit station, could repair the ship in 30 hours but this process was interrupted when a new Covenant fleet appeared. | ||
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Prior to the battle, [[Keyes]] received a promotion to [[Captain]]. The encounter began when twenty Covenant ships dropped out of [[Slipspace]] and prepared to attack. The ''Iroquois '', which had been severely damaged during the [[Keyes Loop]], broke formation after the opening salvo and rammed a Covenant [[Covenant Stealth Corvette|stealth corvette]] which was in the process of receiving a secure transmission from their ground troops at [[Côte d' Azur]]. This transmission was partially intercepted by [[Keyes]] before the Spartan Blue Team disabled the [[Hunter]] pair sending the message and stopped the transmission. | Prior to the battle, [[Keyes]] received a promotion to [[Captain]]. The encounter began when twenty Covenant ships dropped out of [[Slipspace]] and prepared to attack. The ''Iroquois '', which had been severely damaged during the [[Keyes Loop]], broke formation after the opening salvo and rammed a Covenant [[Covenant Stealth Corvette|stealth corvette]] which was in the process of receiving a secure transmission from their ground troops at [[Côte d' Azur]]. This transmission was partially intercepted by [[Keyes]] before the Spartan Blue Team disabled the [[Hunter]] pair sending the message and stopped the transmission. | ||
Shortly after the battle, the ''Iroquois '' was tagged by a Covenant [[Spy Probe]] and subsequently led the Covenant to the planet of [[Reach]]<ref>[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]], pages 215-216</ref>. | Shortly after the battle, the ''Iroquois '' was tagged by a Covenant [[Spy Probe]] and subsequently led the Covenant to the planet of [[Reach]]<ref>[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]], pages 215-216</ref>. However, it is possible the Covenant managed to glean the information from the transmission as did Doctor Halsey in First Strike in Castle base. | ||
Its subsequent fate is unknown, although it is probable it was destroyed in the [[Battle of Reach]], given the fact that the ''Pillar of Autumn'' is the only known [[UNSC]] vessel to have survived, all other being presumed to have been destroyed. | Its subsequent fate is unknown, although it is probable it was destroyed in the [[Battle of Reach]], given the fact that the ''Pillar of Autumn'' is the only known [[UNSC]] vessel to have survived, all other being presumed to have been destroyed. | ||
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The UNSC Iroquois is a UNSC Destroyer. It was constructed sometime in April of 2552[2]. Three months after leaving drydock, on July 17 of 2552, it was the first ship to respond to the Covenant attack on Sigma Octanus IV. It was subsequently involved in the ensuing battle, which lasted until July 18.
Specs
The ship was outfitted with 2 MAC cannons, 26 oversized Archer Missile pods, and 3 Shiva nuclear-tipped missiles. Covered with 2 meters of Titanium-A battleplating and Vanadium Steel alloy, as well as restricted red war stripes painted on each side[3]. The ship also features a circular shaped bridge.
History
The ship was commanded by Commander Jacob Keyes. He happened to be near Sigma Octanus IV when the Covenant were detected there. The Iroquois fought with four Covenant vessels: one carrier, one destroyer, and two frigates. Commander Keyes destroyed the Covenant destroyer and both Covenant frigates using a maneuver later called the Keyes Loop and a Shiva-class Nuclear Missile[4]. During this encounter, the ship first hit emergency engines in order to dodge the two plasma torpedoes. Keyes himself was thrown sideways. Then, the ship came into physical contact with the Covenant Destroyer in order to evade the guided plasma that instead hit the Covenant Destroyer. However, they managed to scrape off most of the 2-Meter Titanium-A armor on the underside of the ship. The Iroquois then proceeded to go into orbit in order to go around the planet in order to detonate the nuke. The carrier escaped, however, deploying thirty-fourDropships onto the surface of Sigma Octanus IV towards Cote d'Azur.
After this first engagement, although the Covenant hadn't landed a serious shot, the "Iroquois" was severely damaged. Apart from replacing the armor on the underside, it needed a full engine overhaul, replacement of 15% of the electronic systems, 5 new superconducting magnets, as well as a replenished store of Archer missiles, MAC rounds and a Shiva nuclear-tipped missile..[5] It was estimated that Cradle, a refit station, could repair the ship in 30 hours but this process was interrupted when a new Covenant fleet appeared.
Prior to the battle, Keyes received a promotion to Captain. The encounter began when twenty Covenant ships dropped out of Slipspace and prepared to attack. The Iroquois , which had been severely damaged during the Keyes Loop, broke formation after the opening salvo and rammed a Covenant stealth corvette which was in the process of receiving a secure transmission from their ground troops at Côte d' Azur. This transmission was partially intercepted by Keyes before the Spartan Blue Team disabled the Hunter pair sending the message and stopped the transmission.
Shortly after the battle, the Iroquois was tagged by a Covenant Spy Probe and subsequently led the Covenant to the planet of Reach[6]. However, it is possible the Covenant managed to glean the information from the transmission as did Doctor Halsey in First Strike in Castle base.
Its subsequent fate is unknown, although it is probable it was destroyed in the Battle of Reach, given the fact that the Pillar of Autumn is the only known UNSC vessel to have survived, all other being presumed to have been destroyed.
Crew
Commanding Officer
- Commander Jacob Keyes (promoted to Captain after Sigma Octanus 4)
Bridge Crew
- Lieutenant Akita Hikowa - Weapons
- Lieutenant Hall - Operations
- Lieutenant Jaggers - Navigation (replaced with Ensign William Lovell after instance of subordination)
- Lieutenant Dominique - Communications
Historical Reference
- The Iroquois Confederacy (Haudenosaunee, also known as the League of Peace and Power, Five Nations, or Six Nations) is a group of First Nations/Native Americans. It was originally made up of five tribes: The Mohawk, the Oneida, the Onondaga, the Cayuga, and the Seneca. A sixth tribe, the Tuscarora, joined after the original five nations were formed. They are also sometimes called the People of the Long House. They are often referred to as Iroquois, a term that some members of the group consider derogatory.
- It was the first ship to preform the Keyes Loop.
Sources
- ^ What those critics forgot that a UNSC Destroyer sported 2 MAC guns, 26 oversized Archer missile pods and 3 nuclear warheads. Only seven meters longer than a frigate. No single ship fighters. Almost as heavy than 2 frigates combined mass.
--Halo: The Fall of Reach page 139
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 139
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 139
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, pages 146-154
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, pages 156-157
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, pages 215-216
