- Although private military contracting has become a lucrative market in the aftermath of the Great War, there are many people and organisations who cannot afford or do not want to deploy a new, modern military starship. In such a situation, many often secure themselves the tried-and-tested hull of a Mako-class light corvette, which is still a plentiful commodity even after more than sixty years of service.
- Originally designed by the Reyes-McLees Corporation, the Mako-class light corvette was introduced to both the CMA and UNSC Navies as a long-cost patrol ship that could police civilian shipping lanes for contraband and enforce their laws. Back during the Insurrection, it was lauded for being the smallest faster-than-light ship of its day, and crews enjoyed its swift, durable, and rugged design. The were easily on new crews thanks to their low-maintenance, user-friendly organisation, and their light arsenal was perfect with dealing with small, fast fighters and merchant ships that attempted to run. Unfortunately, all of these advantages made them the perfect ship for rebel crews, and huge numbers of them were stolen and turned against the UNSC.
- Nowadays, the times have caught up to these humble ships, and many now regard them as competing poorly with modern vessels. Their engines are sluggish and fuel-intensive, and their token armaments are easily outgunned by even the smallest corvettes today. However, their wide availability thanks to independent shipyards producing their own copies ensures they are far cheaper than most later vessels. Even in modern times, new captains and crewmen often begin their careers on a Mako-class, often conducting the same tasks their UNSC ancestors did so many decades before.
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