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{{Ship infobox | {{Ship infobox | ||
|image=[[File:The_2023_Marathon.jpg| | |image=[[File:The_2023_Marathon.jpg|300px]] | ||
|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 implode | 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 implode. 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 onto harder and 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 took a serious effort to weaponize the ship, and 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> | ||
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 | 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 | 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 hijack their FTL capable ship to explore the universe before its eventual end.<ref name="Tychorant"/> | 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 use 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 regains control of the situation and sends 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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== Staff == | == Staff == | ||
Initially, the ''Marathon''{{'}}s crew included:<ref name="manual2">[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/_files/Marathon_Manual.pdf ''Marathon'' (1994), Marathon Manual, page 15]</ref><ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/_files/UESC_docu_PROGO_memo_AI_RampStrat_Strauss.pdf ''Marathon'' ( | Initially, the ''Marathon''{{'}}s crew included:<ref name="manual2">[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/_files/Marathon_Manual.pdf ''Marathon'' (1994), Marathon Manual, page 15]</ref><ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/_files/UESC_docu_PROGO_memo_AI_RampStrat_Strauss.pdf ''Marathon'' (202X), ARG Document, AI rampancy memo]</ref> | ||
* 50 senior staff, | * 50 senior staff, | ||
* 1150 officers, | * 1150 officers, | ||
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== Systems == | == Systems == | ||
*Front Long | *Front Long Range Radar & Scanning System | ||
*Colony Fabricators | *Colony Fabricators | ||
*Waste Recycling & Purification | *Waste Recycling & Purification | ||
*Colonist hybernation & Active habitats | *Colonist hybernation & Active habitats | ||
*Moon Harvesting systems | *Moon Harvesting systems | ||
*4 Sublight Engines<ref>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1111053029395939329/1111494510715867206/tom-hicks-macrofunctionsbungieship.jpg ''Marathon'' ( | *4 Sublight Engines<ref>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1111053029395939329/1111494510715867206/tom-hicks-macrofunctionsbungieship.jpg ''Marathon'' (202X), 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> | ||
== Notes == | |||
*All details are under development. As more information about the new ''Marathon'' game comes out, this article will become increasingly out of date. | |||
*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. | |||
*Play the original games for free here: https://alephone.lhowon.org/. | |||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
marathon_login_logoff.gif|The UESC Marathon's login image | marathon_login_logoff.gif|The UESC Marathon's login image | ||
The 2023 Marathon (Alternate).jpg|An alternate look at the Marathon from the 2023 | The 2023 Marathon (Alternate).jpg|An alternate look at the Marathon from the 2023 announce trailer | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||