It is notable that the UNSC does not have anti-gravity technology, and such would have to have been achieved through raw power. In this 5 second GIF, we can see the Pillar of Autumn making a sharp upwards turn from a 90 degree angle under the influence of Reach's gravity and with wind resistance. The UNSCs Halcyon class was considered to have very low mobility, and such was one of the reasons why it was removed and replaced by the Marathon class.Īs a benchmark to the Halcyons turning speed, we can look to the scene where it exits drydock. UNSC ships, despite being believed commonly to be unable to maneuver swiftly, can be proven to have at least some semblance of agility, even ignoring book feats.

This nuke has been seen to take out unshielded Covenant ships with relative ease when in close proximity.īesides that, it boasts 1200 Archer missiles in its arsenal, ready to spam at a moments notice.Īdditionally, it sports 50mm Point Defense Cannons, which may be able to damage unshielded targets of similar size to the Stalwart. It is notable that despite is small size, and support role, the Stalwart Class does carry in its arsenal a Shiva Class Nuke. Handed off to commanders, the Stalwart Class usually plays a support role, in that of troop transport and deployment, more than that of supporting fire. The Stalwart Class is one of the smallest active duty ships to have ever engaged the covenant.