USS Helios (ARB-12) was one of twelve Aristaeus-class battle damage repair ships built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named for Helios (in Greek mythology, the sun-god, represented as driving a four-horse chariot through the heavens), she was the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name.
Originally laid down as LST-1127, the ship was launched on 14 February 1945 by the Chicago Bridge & Iron Company of Seneca, Illinois; sponsored by Mrs. Emery Adams; and commissioned on 26 February 1945.
The ship sailed down the Mississippi River and around to Baltimore where she decommissioned on 16 March 1945. She was then converted to a battle damage repair ship by the Maryland Drydock Company of Baltimore and renamed Helios. Recommissioned USS Helios (ARB-12) on 23 July 1945.
USS Helios (ARB-12) was one of twelve Aristaeus-class battle damage repair ships built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named for Helios (in Greek mythology, the sun-god, …
The USS Helios (NCC-63284) was an Akira-class Federation starship in service to Starfleet during the early 25th century. In 2401, the Helios joined a Starfleet armada assembled to …
The USS Helios (NCC-2754) was a Loknar-class Federation frigate starship in the 23rd century. (FASA RPG module: Federation Ship Recognition Manual)
USS Helios (ARB-12) was one of twelve Aristaeus-class battle damage repair ships built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named for Helios, she was the only U.S. Naval …
USS Helios (ARB-12) was one of twelve Aristaeus-class battle damage repair ships built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named for Helios (in Greek mythology, the sun-god, …
The USS Helios (NCC-63284) was a 25th century Federation starship, an Akira-class heavy escort in Starfleet service by the 2400s decade. (PIC episode: "The Star Gazer")
2 days ago · The deployment of HELIOS on the USS Preble marks the beginning of a broader Navy initiative to incorporate directed energy weapons across its fleet, with more powerful …
2 days ago · The integration of HELIOS aboard the USS Preble is only the first step. The U.S. Navy plans to expand the use of directed energy weapons to other vessels, including more …
Notes: Commissioned as USS LST-1127. Decommissioned 16 Mar 1945 for conversion to a Battle Damage Repair Ship at Maryland Dry Dock Co., Baltimore, MD. Recommissioned as USS …
HELIOS constitutes one facet of the Navy’s directed energy ambitions, which are now set to eventually include high-power microwave-based systems as well. Fellow destroyers, including …
