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{{Ship infobox | {{Ship infobox | ||
|image=[[File:The_2023_Marathon.jpg| | |image=[[File:The_2023_Marathon.jpg|350px]] | ||
|caption=The ''Marathon''{{'}}s redesign from the 2023 ''Marathon'' trailer | |caption=The ''Marathon''{{'}}s redesign from the 2023 ''Marathon'' trailer | ||
|manufacturer= | |manufacturer= | ||
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== Early history == | == Early history == | ||
=== Development === | === Development === | ||
The Martian government sold Deimos to the UESC in 2395 at the height of its power, and the vessel's preconstruction phase began in 2405. However, as the [[CRIST]] orbitals began to break down, the Mars colony began to economically | The Martian government sold Deimos to the UESC in 2395 at the height of its power, and the vessel's preconstruction phase began in 2405. However, as the [[CRIST]] orbitals began to break down, the Mars colony began to implode economically. Rampant starvation and poverty struck the planet.<ref name="CouchTerm2"/> | ||
Despite this, construction continued without issue as the planet below continued to fall | Despite this, construction continued without issue as the planet below continued to fall on harder times. Martian citizens began to see the ''Marathon'' as a symbol of oppression by the UESC, and 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 and the [[MIDA]] coup. MIDA never | The exact details of the ''Marathon''{{'}}s status are unknown during the Third Martian War and the [[MIDA]] coup. MIDA never made a serious effort to weaponize the ship, which would eventually come to 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> | ||
There were no other incidents with the ''Marathon''{{'}}s construction until the ship was launched in 2472.<ref name="Lostpacket"/> | There were no other incidents with the ''Marathon''{{'}}s construction until the ship was launched in 2472.<ref name="Lostpacket"/> | ||
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On July 25, 2794, the ''Marathon'' came under attack by elements of the [[Pfhor|Pfhor Empire]] after Durandal made contact with a Pfhor ship. | On July 25, 2794, the ''Marathon'' came under attack by elements of the [[Pfhor|Pfhor Empire]] after Durandal made contact with a Pfhor ship. | ||
In the initial attack, the Pfhor scoutship [[Boomer|Sfiera]] dropped out of FTL above the colony and deployed forces to seize the colony and the ''Marathon'' itself. Tycho was taken offline by [[S'pht]] compilers and Leela came under relentless cyber attacks. All personnel were ordered to arm themselves and fight for their lives. | In the initial attack, the Pfhor scoutship [[Boomer|Sfiera]] dropped out of FTL above the colony and deployed forces to seize the colony and the ''Marathon'' itself. Tycho was taken offline by [[S'pht]] compilers, and Leela came under relentless cyber attacks. All personnel were ordered to arm themselves and fight for their lives. | ||
The [[Security Officer]], who boarded the ''Marathon'' while under fire from a Pfhor fighter, came under Leela's command and together they resisted the Pfhor invasion by solidifying defenses, saving civilians and sending a distress signal back to Earth. However, by Leela's own estimation, the message would take 92 years to reach Sol. | The [[Security Officer]], who boarded the ''Marathon'' while under fire from a Pfhor fighter, came under Leela's command, and together they resisted the Pfhor invasion by solidifying defenses, saving civilians and sending a distress signal back to Earth. However, by Leela's own estimation, the message would take 92 years to reach Sol. | ||
Leela was unable to defend herself from the cyber attacks by the S'pht and fell out of contact. The Security Officer was then kidnapped by Durandal himself. He revealed that he was the one who lured the Aliens to the colony as reprisal for humanity's transgressions against him – specifically, the torturous experiments conducted by Bernhard Strauss on him. However, Durandal had not allied himself with the Pfhor; he planned to | Leela was unable to defend herself from the cyber attacks by the S'pht and fell out of contact. The Security Officer was then kidnapped by Durandal himself. He revealed that he was the one who lured the Aliens to the colony as reprisal for humanity's transgressions against him – specifically, the torturous experiments conducted by Bernhard Strauss on him. However, Durandal had not allied himself with the Pfhor; he planned to hijack their FTL capable ship to explore the universe before its eventual end.<ref name="Tychorant"/> | ||
In his communications with the aliens, he'd grown sympathetic with one of their client races, the S'pht, and had resolved to help free them from Pfhor captivity. The Security Officer managed to destroy the [[Pfhor cyborg|Pfhor control system]] holding the S'pht in line, and the newly freed slaves aided the humans in repelling the Pfhor. With the S'pht no longer attacking the ''Marathon''{{'}}s systems, Leela came back online. She quickly | In his communications with the aliens, he'd grown sympathetic with one of their client races, the S'pht, and had resolved to help free them from Pfhor captivity. The Security Officer managed to destroy the [[Pfhor cyborg|Pfhor control system]] holding the S'pht in line, and the newly freed slaves aided the humans in repelling the Pfhor. With the S'pht no longer attacking the ''Marathon''{{'}}s systems, Leela came back online. She quickly regained control of the situation and sent the Security Officer to secure the last few holdouts of Pfhor aboard the ship. | ||
On the colony below, the nine battleroids who'd been living among the populace managed to repel the Pfhor onslaught with minimal damage to the colony itself. The surviving Pfhor surrendered to any human they came across, even the unarmed ones. | On the colony below, the nine battleroids who'd been living among the populace managed to repel the Pfhor onslaught with minimal damage to the colony itself. The surviving Pfhor surrendered to any human they came across, even the unarmed ones. | ||
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8 colony AIs: | 8 colony AIs: | ||
*[[ | *[[Arthur]], | ||
*[[Ba_0423419v4.89]], | *[[Ba_0423419v4.89]], | ||
*[[Da_1907420v4.86]], | *[[Da_1907420v4.86]], | ||
*[[Ga_2815420v4.81]], | *[[Ga_2815420v4.81]], | ||
*[[ | *[[Icarus]], | ||
*[[Jo_0309421v4.69]], | *[[Jo_0309421v4.69]], | ||
*[[Li_1817421v4.65]], | *[[Li_1817421v4.65]], | ||
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== Systems == | == Systems == | ||
*Front Long Range Radar & Scanning System | *Front Long-Range Radar & Scanning System | ||
*Colony Fabricators | *Colony Fabricators | ||
*Waste Recycling & Purification | *Waste Recycling & Purification | ||
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*4 Sublight Engines<ref>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1111053029395939329/1111494510715867206/tom-hicks-macrofunctionsbungieship.jpg ''Marathon'' (2025), Leaked internal Marathon design]</ref> | *4 Sublight Engines<ref>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1111053029395939329/1111494510715867206/tom-hicks-macrofunctionsbungieship.jpg ''Marathon'' (2025), Leaked internal Marathon design]</ref> | ||
*Bussard Ramjet<ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/durandal.html#M1.13.2.1 ''Marathon'' (1994), '''Colony Ship For Sale, Cheap''', Terminal 2]</ref> | *Bussard Ramjet<ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/durandal.html#M1.13.2.1 ''Marathon'' (1994), '''Colony Ship For Sale, Cheap''', Terminal 2]</ref> | ||
== Gallery == | |||
<gallery> | |||
marathon_login_logoff.gif|The UESC Marathon's login image | |||
The 2023 Marathon (Alternate).jpg|An alternate look at the Marathon from the 2023 announcement trailer | |||
UESCMarathon_Orbit_02.png|The Marathon as it appears in the reveal cinematic short. Note that it slightly differs from how it was shown in the original 2023 announcement | |||
UESC MARATHON IN ORBIT.png|Another angle of the colony ship, showing the UESC logo on the side | |||
UESCMarathon_Under_Attack.png|The Marathon experiences damage during the 2794 attack | |||
UESCMarathon_Damaged.png|The Marathon after being attacked | |||
</gallery> | |||
==List of appearances== | |||
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*''[[Marathon (1994)]]'' {{1st}} | |||
*''[[Marathon 2: Durandal]]'' | |||
*''[[Marathon (2025)]]'' | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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*This was one of the first articles written as a part of this wiki. Referencing standards may have changed, and as such please follow the links in the reference tab for more information. | *This was one of the first articles written as a part of this wiki. Referencing standards may have changed, and as such please follow the links in the reference tab for more information. | ||
*Dates in the original game were officially retconned by Bungie in the "[[Lost Network Packets]]" document. Any dates given are based on that article. | *Dates in the original game were officially retconned by Bungie in the "[[Lost Network Packets]]" document. Any dates given are based on that article. | ||
== References == | == References == |
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