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{{Ship infobox | {{Ship infobox | ||
|image=[[File:The_2023_Marathon.jpg|300px]] | |image=[[File:The_2023_Marathon.jpg|300px]] | ||
|caption= The Marathon's redesign from the 2023 trailer | |caption=The Marathon's redesign from the 2023 trailer | ||
|name= UESC Marathon | |name=UESC Marathon | ||
|manufacturer= | |manufacturer= | ||
|shipyard= In Mars orbit | |shipyard=In Mars orbit | ||
|class= | |class= | ||
|role= Colony ship | |role=Colony ship | ||
|length= | |length= | ||
|width= | |width= | ||
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|mass= | |mass= | ||
|power= | |power= | ||
|engine= Bussard ramjet | |engine=Bussard ramjet | ||
|ftl drive= | |ftl drive= | ||
|complement= 24,000 crew, 3 AI | |complement=24,000 crew, 3 AI | ||
|launched= 2472 | |launched=2472 | ||
|commissioned= 2405 | |commissioned=2405 | ||
|decommissioned= | |decommissioned= | ||
|destroyed= 2794 | |destroyed=2794 | ||
|participated battles= Battle of Tau Ceti | |participated battles=Battle of Tau Ceti | ||
|commanders= [[Leela]] | |commanders=[[Leela]] | ||
|affiliation= UESC | |affiliation=[[UESC]] | ||
|firstappearance= ''Marathon'' (1994) | |firstappearance=''Marathon'' (1994) | ||
}} | }} | ||
[[File:marathon_login_logoff.gif|thumb|The UESC Marathon's login image]] | [[File:marathon_login_logoff.gif|thumb|The UESC Marathon's login image]] | ||
The '''UESC Marathon''' was a colony ship, built by the [[Unified Earth Space Council]] using Deimos as its frame.<ref name="CouchTerm2">[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/counterattack.html#M1.04.2.1| Marathon(1994), Couch Fishing, Terminal 2]</ref> Politically controversial at the time of its construction, the Marathon would take over 60 years to complete. Officially, the vessel was sent to the [[Tau Ceti|Tau Ceti system]] in the hopes of establishing a colony. | The '''UESC Marathon''' was a colony ship, built by the [[Unified Earth Space Council]] using Deimos as its frame.<ref name="CouchTerm2">[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/counterattack.html#M1.04.2.1| ''Marathon'' (1994), '''Couch Fishing''', Terminal 2]</ref> Politically controversial at the time of its construction, the Marathon would take over 60 years to complete. Officially, the vessel was sent to the [[Tau Ceti|Tau Ceti system]] in the hopes of establishing a colony. | ||
The ship was launched in 2472 and arrived in the Tau Ceti system in 2773.<ref name="Lostpacket">[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/bungie.html Marathon Lost Network Packets]</ref> It carried over twenty-four thousand colonists, eleven AIs, and, unofficially, ten [[Battleroid]]s. | The ship was launched in 2472 and arrived in the Tau Ceti system in 2773.<ref name="Lostpacket">[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/bungie.html Marathon: the Lost Network Packets]</ref> It carried over twenty-four thousand colonists, eleven AIs, and, unofficially, ten [[Battleroid]]s. | ||
The Marathon was attacked in 2794 by the [[Pfhor]] ship [[Sfiera]], but successfully overcame the attack. A further attack by Pfhor reinforcements meant that the ship was later lost along with the [[New Cascadia|Tau Ceti colony]]. | The Marathon was attacked in 2794 by the [[Pfhor]] ship [[Sfiera]], but successfully overcame the attack. A further attack by Pfhor reinforcements meant that the ship was later lost along with the [[New Cascadia|Tau Ceti colony]]. | ||
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Construction continued without issue as the planet below continued to fall onto harder and harder times. Martian citizens began to see the ship as a symbol of oppression by the UESC. They called for the ship to be made into a [[CRIST]], but the concept was never seriously considered by the UESC. | Construction continued without issue as the planet below continued to fall onto harder and harder times. Martian citizens began to see the ship as a symbol of oppression by the UESC. They called for the ship to be made into a [[CRIST]], but the concept was never seriously considered by the UESC. | ||
The ship's main AI was Leela, who was accompanied by Durandal and Tycho. Durandal was in charge of the ship's autonomous functions, such as doors, life support, and kitchens. Tycho controlled the science and engineering network.<ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/arrival.html#M1.01.3.1 Marathon (1994), Bigger Guns Nearby, Terminal 3]</ref> | The ship's main AI was Leela, who was accompanied by Durandal and Tycho. Durandal was in charge of the ship's autonomous functions, such as doors, life support, and kitchens. Tycho controlled the science and engineering network.<ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/arrival.html#M1.01.3.1 ''Marathon'' (1994), '''Bigger Guns Nearby''', Terminal 3]</ref> | ||
The exact details of the Marathon's status are unknown during the Third Martian War. MIDA never took a serious effort to weaponize the ship. However, this would be known historically as one of their greatest missed opportunities.<ref name="RoseTerm2">[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/counterattack.html#M1.05.2.1 Marathon(1994), The Rose, Terminal 2]</ref> | The exact details of the Marathon's status are unknown during the Third Martian War. MIDA never took a serious effort to weaponize the ship. However, this would be known historically as one of their greatest missed opportunities.<ref name="RoseTerm2">[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/counterattack.html#M1.05.2.1 ''Marathon'' (1994), '''The Rose''', Terminal 2]</ref> | ||
Afterwards, construction continued seemingly without issue until the ship's maiden voyage in 2472.<ref name="Lostpacket"/> | Afterwards, construction continued seemingly without issue until the ship's maiden voyage in 2472.<ref name="Lostpacket"/> | ||
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After the failed [[MIDA]] coup, sympathizers and saboteurs dreaming of Martian independence infiltrated the project.<ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/counterattack.html#5 Marathon(1994), Blaspheme Quarantine, Terminal 2]</ref> <ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/rebellion.html Marathon(1994), Ingue Ferroque, Terminal 3]</ref> | After the failed [[MIDA]] coup, sympathizers and saboteurs dreaming of Martian independence infiltrated the project.<ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/counterattack.html#5 Marathon(1994), Blaspheme Quarantine, Terminal 2]</ref> <ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/rebellion.html Marathon(1994), Ingue Ferroque, Terminal 3]</ref> | ||
The scale of the conspiracy is unclear. However, over the course of the Marathon's construction, they smuggled weapons aboard in the hopes of beginning a new rebellion far from the UESC. So far, Dr [[Bernhard Strauss]] is the most notable, and only named member, of MIDA among the Marathon's command staff.<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/mida-mini-tool Destiny 2, MIDA | The scale of the conspiracy is unclear. However, over the course of the Marathon's construction, they smuggled weapons aboard in the hopes of beginning a new rebellion far from the UESC. So far, Dr [[Bernhard Strauss]] is the most notable, and only named member, of MIDA among the Marathon's command staff.<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/mida-mini-tool Destiny 2, MIDA Mini-Tool Lore Entry]</ref> | ||
=== Colonization === | === Colonization === | ||
After its arrival in Tau Ceti, the Marathon would complete development of the Tau Ceti IV colony in 2787. | After its arrival in Tau Ceti, the Marathon would complete development of the Tau Ceti IV colony in 2787. | ||
The exact details of the colonization effort are unknown. Beyond harassment by the local Chockisens, nothing suggests efforts were particularly gruesome.<ref name="manual">[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/_files/Marathon_Manual.pdf Marathon(1994) Manual, | The exact details of the colonization effort are unknown. Beyond harassment by the local Chockisens, nothing suggests efforts were particularly gruesome.<ref name="manual">[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/_files/Marathon_Manual.pdf ''Marathon'' (1994) Manual, page 6]</ref> | ||
One of the settlements may be called New Cascadia. | One of the settlements may be called New Cascadia. | ||
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The Pfhor managed to drop a distress beacon before being completely overtaken by the humans. Reinforcements soon arrived, and the colony was unable to repel the much larger battlegroup. Even with 9 Battleroids, there was nothing they could do. | The Pfhor managed to drop a distress beacon before being completely overtaken by the humans. Reinforcements soon arrived, and the colony was unable to repel the much larger battlegroup. Even with 9 Battleroids, there was nothing they could do. | ||
Leela and Tycho were seized by the Pfhor, and the colony was glassed from orbit. The only known survivors were the colonists in stasis aboard Durandal's ship.<ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/final2.html Marathon 2 Durandal, Endscreen]</ref> | Leela and Tycho were seized by the Pfhor, and the colony was glassed from orbit. The only known survivors were the colonists in stasis aboard Durandal's ship.<ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/final2.html ''Marathon 2: Durandal'', Endscreen]</ref> | ||
== Aftermath == | == Aftermath == | ||
Contact with the colony was confirmed lost in 2795, and the UESC | Contact with the colony was confirmed lost in 2795, and the UESC commissioned [[Project Goliath]] to reestablish contact with the colony. | ||
== Staff == | == Staff == | ||
Initially, the Marathon's crew included:<ref name="manual2">[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/_files/Marathon_Manual.pdf Marathon(1994) Manual, | Initially, the Marathon's crew included:<ref name="manual2">[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/_files/Marathon_Manual.pdf ''Marathon'' (1994) Manual, page 15]</ref> | ||
* 50 Senior Staff | * 50 Senior Staff | ||
* 1150 Officers | * 1150 Officers | ||
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Unofficially: | Unofficially: | ||
10 Mjolnir [[Battleroid]]s <ref name="Tychorant">[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/pfhor.html#M1.20.2.1 Marathon(1994), Beware Low Flying Defense Drones, Terminal 2]</ref> | 10 Mjolnir [[Battleroid]]s <ref name="Tychorant">[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/pfhor.html#M1.20.2.1 ''Marathon'' (1994), '''Beware of Low Flying Defense Drones''', Terminal 2]</ref> | ||
== Systems == | == Systems == | ||