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The internal superstructure of ''Pillar of Autumn'' was designed by [[Robert McLees (ship designer)|Doctor Robert McLees]], though it was deemed unnecessarily over-massed and costly due to a series of cross-bracings and interstitial honeycombs. This led to the design being dropped from future models of ''Halcyon''-class ships. ''Pillar of Autumn'' and 10 others out of 50 were built with this type of superstructure. The internal bracing structure allowed the ship to function even after sustaining critical levels of damage.{{Ref/Reuse|HCESGuide}} Furthermore, the ship was fitted with an intraship transit system, which consisted of a network of lifts, stairs, and mag-rail platforms. | The internal superstructure of ''Pillar of Autumn'' was designed by [[Robert McLees (ship designer)|Doctor Robert McLees]], though it was deemed unnecessarily over-massed and costly due to a series of cross-bracings and interstitial honeycombs. This led to the design being dropped from future models of ''Halcyon''-class ships. ''Pillar of Autumn'' and 10 others out of 50 were built with this type of superstructure. The internal bracing structure allowed the ship to function even after sustaining critical levels of damage.{{Ref/Reuse|HCESGuide}} Furthermore, the ship was fitted with an intraship transit system, which consisted of a network of lifts, stairs, and mag-rail platforms. | ||
Following a refit in 2552, the ''Autumn'' substantially expanded its [[SOEIV]] launch bays, | Following a refit in 2552, the ''Autumn'' substantially expanded its [[SOEIV]] launch bays, and expansion to its hangar capabilities was made possible by sacrificing long-term accommodations. The hull was upgraded to the latest Titanium-A ablative armor plating, which resulted in great savings in terms of volume and mass.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Id=Enc22|Chapter=Human Ships, Cruisers|Page=119}} Protruding from its front face is a foremast that is equipped with [[slipspace]] navigation sensors and hardened [[proselytization network]] transponders. A planetary scanning array is mounted just below its Omega-pattern bridge, which is outfitted with planetary survey sensors and probe/satellite launchers. Four compact auxiliary fusion rockets are installed on either side of the cruiser, and while they are capable of a high-thrust, they are considered inefficient in their design. At the very top of the engine cowling is a multipurpose scan array, which contains tactical sensors and an electronic eavesdropping suite.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | ||
===Power plant=== | ===Power plant=== | ||
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*Thirty-Two '''[[Archer missile#M58 Archer|M58 Archer missile]] pods'''.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | *Thirty-Two '''[[Archer missile#M58 Archer|M58 Archer missile]] pods'''.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | ||
*Four '''[[Shiva-class nuclear missile]]s''', one loaded onto a remote-controlled Longsword interceptor, and three ship-launched.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', Chapter 29, page 275 (''"In response to [[Captain Keyes]]' question about the small single ships in the launch bay, [[Lieutenant]] [[Aki Hikowa|Hikowa]] states, "Yes Sir. One of the Longswords is equipped with a [[Shiva-class nuclear missile]]; it can be remote piloted. We also have three HAVOC Warheads on board"'').</ref> | *Four '''[[Shiva-class nuclear missile]]s''', one loaded onto a remote-controlled Longsword interceptor, and three ship-launched.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', Chapter 29, page 275 (''"In response to [[Captain Keyes]]' question about the small single ships in the launch bay, [[Lieutenant]] [[Aki Hikowa|Hikowa]] states, "Yes Sir. One of the Longswords is equipped with a [[Shiva-class nuclear missile]]; it can be remote piloted. We also have three HAVOC Warheads on board"'').</ref> | ||
*Eighteen '''[[M910 Rampart point defense network|M910 point defense gun]]s''' with overlapping fields of fire for point defense against single ships. Two of these cannons were later salvaged by the surviving UNSC personnel for [[Alpha Base (Installation 04)|Alpha Base]].{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | *Eighteen '''[[M910 Rampart point defense network|M910 point defense gun]]s''' with overlapping fields of fire for point defense against single ships. These benefitted from a new software updated added as part of the refit.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Two of these cannons were later salvaged by the surviving UNSC personnel for [[Alpha Base (Installation 04)|Alpha Base]].{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | ||
*Eight '''[[Spitfire naval coilgun battery#Mark 33 Spitfire|Mark 33 Spitfire naval coilgun batteries]]'''.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | *Eight '''[[Spitfire naval coilgun battery#Mark 33 Spitfire|Mark 33 Spitfire naval coilgun batteries]]'''.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | ||
*Six '''[[M66 Sentry autocannon]] turrets'''.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | *Six '''[[M66 Sentry autocannon]] turrets'''.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | ||