Epoch-class heavy carrier

The Epoch-class heavy carrier was a carrier starship classification employed by the UNSC Navy.Halo Waypoint: Community - Canon Fodder - In the Loop The Hull classification symbol for Epoch-class ships was "CV".
==Class History==
Epoch-class carriers were the core of many Battle Groups during the Insurrection and early parts of the Human-Covenant war.
One particular Epoch-class, the , was the site of a particularly bad fight between John-117 and a group of Orbital Drop Shock Troopers in 2525. The fight resulted in two ODSTs dead and two severely injured, and permanently marred the relations between the ODSTs and SPARTAN-IIs.Halo: The Fall of Reach - Page 67-68
==Design==
At 35,000,000 metric tons,Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo - Pages 40 & 41 the Epoch-class was the heaviest carrier in service in the UNSC. Epoch-class carriers outweigh the Poseidon and Orion classes of carriers. As it plays a vital role in UNSC fleets, the Epoch-class carrier has the ability to take extensive damage during combat. 
===Layout===
====Hangars====
The Epoch-class carrier contained 12 hangar bays, each of which held three dropships and two fighters.
===Configurations===
Multiple configurations of Epoch-class carriers existed. The UNSC Atlas was one type of configuration.Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Sweet Centennial
==Complement==
The Epoch-class usually carries 800 Marines. They also carry a number of strike fighters and troop transports. It could also hold up to 36 Dropships and 24 fighters.
==Ships of the Line==
==Gallery==
===Overviews and Size Comparisons===
SpartanGames_Render_Epoch-classheavycarrier.png|A model render of the Epoch-class heavy cruiser for Halo: Fleet Battles.
SpartanGames_Render_Epoch_Model_3View.jpg|A render of the Epoch-class heavy cruiser.
SpartanGames Render-Comparison Epoch-Marathon-Paris-Model SideView.jpg|A size comparison between the Epoch-class carrier, the , and the .
SpartanGames_Render-Comparison_Epoch-Marathon-Paris-Model_TopView.jpg|A top-down size comparison between the Epoch-class carrier, the Marathon-class cruiser, and the Paris-class frigate.
===Exterior Shots===
File:FoR UNSC Atlas.png|The in Halo: Fall of Reach.
==Trivia==
*The Epoch-class carrier was created just for Halo: Fleet Battles, based on concept art from Halo 2, Halo 3 and Halo 4, along with concept art from Blur Studio.
==Sources==
Category:UNSC Carrier
Category:Human Spacecraft Classifications