UNSC CLASSIFIED REPORT: OPERATIONAL STATUS OF THE FLAGSHIP FIRST ARMIGER FLEET


TO: Lord Admiral Sir Terrence Hood, UNSC HIGH COMMAND

FROM: Office of Naval Intelligence – Report #DS-0124

CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET/SIERRA-7/RESTRICTED ACCESS

DATE: [REDACTED]


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The UNSC's newly-commissioned war-fleet, designated as First Armiger Fleet under the codename Glowing Spear, has achieved full operational readiness. Constructed at [REDACTED], this fleet symbolises the UNSC's renewed commitment to asserting humanity's strategic dominance on all fronts.

The First Armiger Fleet is anchored by the flagship vessel, UNSC Odin, a new Solaris-Class Super Flagship, supported by four Armiger-Class Dreadnoughts. This structural formation embodies a unified, iron-fisted force — a symbolic representation of the five fingers of a hand — capable of delivering decisive blows to any opposition.

The fleet now comprises 48 vessels equipped with advanced armaments, dynamic hybrid shielding, and resilient multi-layered armour systems. Its primary mission is to serve as the UNSC's most formidable frontline force against the Covenant, while also functioning as a critical deterrent against potential external threats posed by Citadel-aligned powers. Glowing Spear is poised to redefine strategic balance and ensure humanity's supremacy in the galaxy.


SECTION 1: FLEET STRUCTURE & COMPOSITION

The First Armiger Fleet includes the following vessel classes:

1 Solaris-Class Super Flagship, Designation: UNSC Odin

The UNSC Odin, the Solaris-Class Super Flagship, stands as the nerve centre of the Glowing Spear fleet, commanding and coordinating all operations in large-scale engagements. Its formidable arsenal includes dual Antimatter Lances, an extended array of mass driver cannons, and a modular torpedo platform capable of launching up to 24 torpedoes per volley, be it conventional nukes or Citadel-based disruptor torpedoes.

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For the first time in UNSC history, due to its critical role as the operational nerve centre of the Glowing Spear fleet, the UNSC Odin will house three Smart AIs — an unprecedented concentration of AI power on a single vessel. These Smart AIs are tasked with managing tactical operations, fleet coordination, and battlefield control in real time, enhancing the ship's capability to respond to multiple simultaneous threats with unparalleled precision.

4 Armiger-Class Dreadnoughts

The First Armiger Fleet includes four Armiger-Class Dreadnoughts, each named to reflect their role as unyielding defenders and bringers of overwhelming force:

UNSC Dauntless

UNSC Titan

UNSC Vigilant

UNSC Imperium

These dreadnoughts are engineered as the heavy hitters of the fleet, equipped to dominate the battlefield with their formidable firepower and defensive capabilities. Each Armiger-Class Dreadnought is armed with a primary Antimatter Lance, capable of delivering devastating subatomic disintegration to heavily armoured vessels or fortified enemy installations. This main weapon is supported by dual Magnetic Accelerator Cannons (MACs), providing a powerful kinetic punch against both ship-to-ship and ground-based targets.

In addition, each dreadnought is fitted with disruptor torpedo arrays, allowing them to deploy a coordinated barrage of torpedoes to weaken or destabilise enemy shielding. These torpedoes are housed in strategic launch tubes on both the port and starboard sides, ensuring wide attack coverage and sustained offensive capabilities.

The Armiger-Class Dreadnoughts also serve as secondary command vessels, featuring enhanced communication relays and field coordination suites, enabling them to act as tactical focal points in large-scale engagements. With their thick citadel-sourced silaris armour and dual-layer shielding systems, these dreadnoughts are designed to withstand prolonged assaults while maintaining their crucial fire support role.

8 Halberd-Class Cruisers: Each cruiser is armed with Annihilation Warheads, ship-to-ship antimatter torpedoes, and dual kinetic accelerator arrays. They serve as the fleet's tactical heavy strike force.

15 Durandal-Class Shield Breakers: Equipped with disruptor torpedo launchers and rapid MAC turrets, these agile vessels are responsible for destabilizing enemy shields and softening enemy lines for coordinated attacks.

20 Reaver-Class Frigates: Multi-role ships tasked with screening, electronic warfare, and auxiliary shielding deployment. They serve as the fleet's first line of defense and countermeasure specialists.

Total Fleet Count: 48 Vessels


SECTION 2: WEAPON SYSTEMS TECHNICAL DETAILS

Disruptor Torpedoes:
Housed on the Durandal-Class Shield Breakers and Halberd-Class Cruisers, these torpedoes are designed to destabilize shield matrices without directly bypassing them. Each launch system includes adaptive guidance algorithms to synchronize impacts at targeted points, maximizing shield disruption. The disruptor torpedoes are positioned laterally on cruisers and ventrally on Shield Breakers, ensuring they can deliver coordinated salvos against shielded vessels.

Antimatter Armaments:

Solaris-Class Super Flagship: Dual Antimatter Lances, enhanced mass driver cannons

Armiger-Class Dreadnoughts: Primary Antimatter Lance, additional kinetic accelerator arrays, and multi-mode disruptor launchers

Halberd-Class Cruisers: Ship-to-ship Annihilation Warheads, antimatter torpedo launchers, and secondary gauss cannons

Durandal-Class Shield Breakers: Disruptor torpedoes, rapid MAC cannons

Reaver-Class Frigates: Tactical antimatter suppression charges and mine deployment systems

Additional Armaments

Solaris-Class Super Flagship: [REDACTED]


SECTION 3: ARMOUR & SHIELDING

The armour of theFirst Armiger Fleetis a multi-composite alloy combining the strongest elements reverse-engineered from Covenant (research from downed Covenant flagship Ardent Pursuit) and Forerunner tech. These materials are bonded at a molecular level with Citadel-engineered eezo projectors, which allow dynamic mass redistribution during battle. This dynamic alloy system is capable of absorbing and dispersing impact forces by adjusting localized densities in real-time, particularly effective against concentrated plasma fire and kinetic bombardment.

In addition, the fleet employs a two-tiered shielding approach:

Primary Shielding Layer: Adapted Forerunner-based shields that self-regenerate by prioritizing power allocation to the most vulnerable sections, reducing the likelihood of shield breaches during sustained engagements.

Secondary Harmonics Dampening: A secondary shielding layer derived from Covenant energy dampening fields, which mitigates the effects of incoming plasma-based weaponry by redistributing energy harmonics across the shield's surface. This system is designed to complement the primary shielding and bolster its resilience under heavy fire.


SECTION 4: PERSONNEL ACQUISITIONS & TRAINING

Citadel Engineering Consultants:
Engineering consultants from the Citadel were brought in to train designated UNSC personnel on disruptor torpedo systems and the implementation of mass effect stabilizers. At no point were Citadel personnel allowed to access the classified deep-space facility. Their involvement was strictly limited to training sessions conducted at secure off-site locations. This strict compartmentalization ensured that no critical information regarding the fleet's deeper systems was compromised.

Spartan Initiative:
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SECTION 5: DEPLOYMENT DIRECTIVES

The deployment of the First Armiger Fleet must be executed with an emphasis on shock and awe, serving as a decisive display of force intended to establish humanity's strategic superiority over all potential adversaries. As the flagship fleet of the UNSC, its presence should send a clear and unambiguous message: humanity possesses the means to defend itself and assert its interests across the galaxy. The First Armiger Fleet is now fully operational and stands ready to undertake high-priority missions under the direct oversight of ONI command.

However, it is of paramount importance to recognize that the creation of this fleet represents a monumental undertaking. The construction of the fleet has strained the logistical and financial resources of the UNSC to their limits. The investment in advanced armaments, hybrid shielding systems, and classified weapon technologies — along with the commitment of critical personnel and classified research — has rendered the fleet a singular asset of immense strategic value.

Consequently, any deployment must be approached with the utmost caution. The First Armiger Fleet cannot afford to engage in operations where the risks outweigh the strategic gains, unless of course, in the face of Code Ragnarök. Should the fleet suffer damage beyond operational readiness, the UNSC lacks the capacity to construct a replacement within a timeframe that would maintain our current tactical advantage. The fleet's loss or incapacitation would leave humanity in a severely compromised position, both militarily and politically, in its engagements with the Covenant and the Citadel.

Therefore, it is the official directive of ONI command that all tactical decisions concerning the fleet's deployment must weigh both the strategic objectives and the preservation of this asset. It is imperative that its capabilities are leveraged to deliver crushing blows against enemy forces while safeguarding the fleet's integrity and operational capacity. The First Armiger Fleet is not merely a symbol of strength — it is a decisive instrument of human supremacy, and its preservation is vital to the future of the UNSC and all of humanity.


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