Defiance II class heavy cruiser

Defiance II Class Heavy CruiserClassification: CA
Built: 1 (as of 2558)
(Many more were planned and at least 12 others were under construction but were halted in 2558 by the uprising of the created)
Notable Ships: UNSC Kindred Defiance II CA-2049
SERVICE OVERVIEW
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DESIGN
Defiance II Class Heavy Cruisers were built after the success of the Defiance Class Heavy Cruisers. These new ships made use of many new technologies made after the war. It has been enhanced with both forerunner and covenant technology. It is slightly larger than its predecessors but far more powerful. It role, just like the original defiance class, is use as a front line capital ship that able to operate without support for extended periods of time if need be.
The Defiance II carries highly advanced weapons and propulsion systems. In addition to this, it also leading in Large Craft Combat and Passive Array Stealth systems (Mk-1 LCCPAS systems). Specifics of these system are highly classified at the moment, but are known to be effective to varying degrees. However it is known that there are still large issues with engine masking system making it ineffective during combat or high speeds. Especially when thrusters are in operation over 15 percent (20% is highest recorded ability for masking systems to handle within parameters but results are not easily repeated at such level). The system can be used if the cruiser is operating at low levels. Rumors of active camouflage and photo reactive plating systems have also been heard, but not confirmed.
It carries a large compliment and is heavily armed. It is considered somewhat of a special operations and elite front line unit within the navy. It is also very expensive. In August of 2558, after outstanding trials and test-service results from the Kindred Defiance II, 24 more Defiance II class ships were planned to be produced by 2560, with more being planned for the future.
However as of 2560, the Kindred Defiance II remains as the only operational Defiance II Class Heavy Cruiser, having escaped the forces of the created, and is working with UNSC resistance.
It was the last heavy cruiser model introduced to the navy before the uprising of the created.