Marathon-class heavy cruiser



The Marathon-class heavy cruiser is a cruiser classification used by the UNSC Navy.[2] At 1,190 meters,[3] they are some of the largest and most powerful warships ever utilized by humanity, built as a replacement for their aging Halcyon-class light cruisers. Their numbers are limited, and they are usually commanded by the highest ranking officers.

Production information Manufacturer UNSC Technical specifications Engine unit(s) Deuterium fusion reactor Slipspace Drive Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine Hull Hull 191cm titanium-A battle plate Mass 100,000 tons (200,000,000 lbs)[1] Length 1,192 metres (3,910 ft) [2] Width 293 metres (960 ft) [2] Armament 2 Magnetic Accelerator Cannons[3] Oversized Archer missile pods (60 missiles each) 50 mm Point-defense guns 5 Fusion rockets[3] Complement 24 Longsword interceptors[3] Pelican dropships (D77-TC or D77H-TCI) Marines ODSTs HEVs Warthogs Scorpions Hornets Falcons Usage Role(s) Attack, defense