UNSC Gorgon

UNSC Gorgon
Production information
Class:	UNSC Destroyer
Specifications
Slipspace drive:	Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine
Armament:	Magnetic Accelerator Cannon Oversized Archer Missile pods (8+) AAA Helix Guns
Complement:	Pelican Dropships
Service information
Last sighted:	2503
Participated battles:	Insurrection Skirmish at Theta Ursae Majoris System
Noteworthy crewmembers:	A.I. Watchmaker Lieutenant Maliki Lieutenant Betters
Known commanders:	Captain Preston Cole
Affiliation:	UNSC Navy

The UNSC Gorgon was a heavy destroyer during the Insurrection in the late 25th century. The Gorgon was the first vessel to be armed with a Magnetic Accelerator Cannon, and was commanded by Captain Preston Cole. Cole led the vessel in numerous confrontations with insurrectionist forces. Most notably it thrice engaged the insurgent-controlled UNSC Bellerophon/Bellicose, which escaped twice and fought Cole to a draw once. In 2502 the Gorgon was laid up in a space dock for repairs after a battle which cost the lives of thirty-two of its crew members. The rest of the crew was granted a month of leave.

Trivia

• The vessel was named for the Gorgons of Greek mythology.
• The Gorgon (Destroyer), may in fact be the same ship as the UNSC Frigate of the same name. By comparison to destroyers of the Human-Covenant War those of the Insurrection-era were lightly armed and armored; the Gorgon may have been reclassified as a frigate as it became obsolete as a destroyer.