UNSC Pride

The UNSC Pride (hull classification number: CA-321) was a commissioned by the on March 13, 2519 and built by on Mars. The ship was notable for its long service life, taking part in numerous battles throughout both the and the . 
== Service History ==
Her initial shakedown cruise encountered no major issues and she was placed under the command of Rear Admiral Logan J. Borden. Following her shakedown cruise the Pride set course for the on March 20, 2519, to deploy troops and supplies to support a UNSC landing on the planet of . The Pride arrived in system on April 15, and three days later struck an space-mine laid near the system's gas giant . The mine detonated near her ventral hangers, resulting in the explosive decompression of three hanger compartments and the death of 29 crewmen. After concluding landing operations on May 2, the ship set course for the orbital facilities above for an overhaul. Repairs were completed by June 2 and the Pride returned to the outer colonies to perform deep space patrol duties until being recalled on November 5 for a joint naval exercise code-named Steel Vigilance. 
=== Human-Covenant War ===
The ship fought as flagship of an expeditionary battle-group under the command of Admiral R.R. Curry within the envelope of the from 2530 to 2551, after which the UNSC Pride was reassigned to the prior to the Battle of Earth.
=== Destruction ===
The UNSC Pride was destroyed over Earth by forces roughly over the continent of Asia. Only 237 of her 981 crew survived the engagement. 
=== Awards and Citations ===
During her service career the UNSC Pride and her crew are listed as being awarded the following citations:
Accommodations	
Accommodations
	UNSC Service Battle Stars (10)
	Operation Trebuchet Campaign Medal
	Citation of Combat Effectiveness (Awarded 3 Times)
	Sol Defense Service Medal
	UEG Citation of Valor (Awarded Post-Destruction)
== Special Notes ==
The ship was named after UNSC Ensign Lewis Bailey Pride who gave her life for her fellow shipmates following a catastrophic reactor containment failure on her patrol craft in 2512
Category:Cruisers
Category:Individual UNSC Ships