Re: UNSC Ship Names
From: Lachlan Atcliffe <u1m87@k...>
Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2004 16:44:00 +0100
Subject: Re: UNSC Ship Names
Grant A. Ladue wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> So, as I'm assembling a UNSC fleet, I find that I need ship names.
Any
> suggestions people can provide for the following classes would be
> appreciated.
>
>
> Hermes class Diplomatic Couriers
>
>
Sounds like Greek gods/heroes, or personas/concepts linked to speed -
Heck, be silly and have a Speedy Gonzales or Flash, with appropriate
noseart.
> Warrior class Battle Corvettes
>
>
Military commanders - Nelson, Grant, Alexander - or mythological heroes
- Gilgamesh, Hercules, etc
> Lawkeeper class Patrol Cruisers
>
>
Defensive or Legalesque names - Warden, Shield, Buckler, etc
> Hunter class Frigates
>
>
Mythological hunters/predatory animals?
> Bay class Escort Cruisers
>
>
Harbours and Bays - raid your local globe!
> Storm class Strike Cruisers
>
>
Easiest of the lot - start with meterology (Hurricane, Typhoon,
Tempest), and move into winds (El Nino, Mistral).
> Point class Battle Cruisers
>
>
Once again, raid your local globe.
> Comet class Escort Carriers
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>
Halley, Shumaker-Levy, etc - or make some up, as famous comets from
other systems!
- Lachlan Atcliffe