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478 metres (1568 ft 3 in) |
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151.9 metres (498 ft 4 in) |
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112.2 metres (368 ft 1 in) |
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60 centimetres (24 in) Titanium-A armor |
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Destroyed: |
August 12, 2552 |
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- "The Grafton is dust! We need to get out of here, now!"
- — Carter-A259
The UNSC Grafton (hull classification symbol: FFG-318) was a Paris-class heavy frigate in the UNSC Navy.[2]
Operational history
On August 12, 2552 during the Battle at Szurdok Ridge, Grafton provided fire support for UNSC Army forces engaging in combat in the Viery Territory, accompanied by the frigate UNSC Saratoga. During the battle, Grafton was authorized to utilize its Magnetic Accelerator Cannon to destroy a Covenant installation codenamed "Spire One".[2] Grafton succeeded in destroying the installation; however, with the dissipation of the spire's projected electromagnetic cloaking field, the Covenant supercarrier Long Night of Solace was revealed, hovering over the battle area. With its cloaking shield gone, the supercarrier opened fire on Grafton with its ventral energy projector, destroying the frigate with a single shot.[2]
Trivia
The frigate is likely named after the Australian city of Grafton, New South Wales. It could also be named after the HMS Grafton of the Royal Navy or the USS Grafton of the United States Navy; the former is more likely as the nine ships named Grafton in British service have exclusively been fighting ships whereas those in American service have not.
Gallery
The Grafton and UNSC Saratoga, holding position above Viery.
Grafton fires its MAC at Spire One during the Battle of Viery.
Jorge-052 witnesses the destruction of Grafton by the Covenant supercarrier Long Night of Solace.
List of appearances
- Halo: Reach (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 80
- ^ a b c Halo: Reach, campaign level Tip of the Spear