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The '''''Paris''-class heavy frigate'''<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Tip of the Spear]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', page 76</ref> is a class of [[warship|fleet escort ships]] in service with the [[UNSC Navy]]. Introduced during the [[Human-Covenant War]], the ''Paris''-class saw extensive use by the [[Epsilon Eridani Fleet]] during the [[Fall of Reach|invasion of Reach]] in [[2552#August|August 2552]]. The ''Paris'' and the following ships in the class were manufactured by [[SinoViet Heavy Machinery]].  
The '''''Paris''-class heavy frigate'''<ref name="tip">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level, ''[[Tip of the Spear]]''</ref><ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 76''</ref> is a class of [[warship|fleet escort ships]] in service with the [[UNSC Navy]]. Introduced during the [[Human-Covenant War]], the ''Paris''-class saw extensive use by the [[Epsilon Eridani Fleet]] during the [[Fall of Reach|invasion of Reach]] in [[2552#August|August 2552]]. The ''Paris'' and the following ships in the class were manufactured by [[SinoViet Heavy Machinery]].<ref name="alexandria"/>


==Specifications==
==Specifications==
The heavy frigate is essentially a more heavily-armored variant of the standard [[UNSC frigate]], equipped with more [[point-defense gun]]s to provide stronger support in battle situations. The heavy frigate lacks the small hangar present on the standard frigate, but its additional firepower means that it can easily handle Covenant fighter craft and can hold its own against small Covenant warships, as shown when the heavy frigate UNSC ''Savannah'' engaged the much larger [[SDV-class heavy corvette|Covenant corvette]] ''[[Ardent Prayer]]'' during the [[Fall of Reach]]. Heavy frigates are also capable of atmospheric maneuvering and are occasionally used by the UNSC for ground-support operations.
===Design details===
The heavy frigate is essentially a more heavily-armored variant of the standard [[UNSC frigate]], equipped with more [[point-defense gun]]s to provide stronger support in battle situations. The heavy frigate lacks the small [[hangar bay|hangar]] present on the standard frigate, but additional firepower and increased [[titanium-A]] armor plating allows the frigate to defend itself and hold its own in combat. Heavy frigates are also capable of atmospheric maneuvering and are occasionally used by the UNSC for ground-support operations.<ref name="tip"/> Another advantage belonging to the ''Paris'' class is its speed and maneuvering capabilities, allowing it to engage hostile vessels while being able to avoid a large amount of fire from largely superior [[Plasma turret|Covenant weaponry]].<ref name="LNoS">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level, ''[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]''</ref>
 
===Armament===
''Paris''-class frigates are more heavily armed than most [[UNSC frigate]]s. Like all frigates in service with the UNSC, the ''Paris'' class's primary armament is a single [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]. Additionally, the frigate is armed with fifty [[Archer missile]] pods. ''Paris''-class frigates have twelve [[point defense gun]]s located throughout the ship.<ref name="EVG"/> Its additional firepower means that it can easily handle Covenant fighter craft and can hold its own against small Covenant warships, as shown when the heavy frigate {{UNSCShip|Savannah}} engaged the much larger [[SDV-class heavy corvette|Covenant corvette]] ''[[Ardent Prayer]]'' during the [[Fall of Reach]].<ref name="LNoS"/>


==Service history==
==Service history==
Prior to the [[Insurrection]] of the late 25th century, the concept of a "heavy" frigate was considered a gross misuse of the UNSC's funding. In the years following the ''coup d'etat'' on [[Eridanus II]] and the rebels' capture of the {{UNSCship|Bellerophon}}, there was much more support for a shake-up of the UNSC's relatively lax and ill-defended fleet. These upgrades would take effect during the disastrous [[Operation: TREBUCHET]].<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''' - ''The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole''</ref> Several ''Paris''-class heavy frigates saw action during the [[Fall of Reach]]. After the Human-Covenant war, multiple ''Paris''-class heavy frigates continued to be used with multiple serving as escorts for the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}.<ref>'''Halo 4 Forward Unto Dawn''' - ''Part V''</ref>
Prior to the [[Insurrection]] of the late 25th century, the concept of a "heavy" frigate was considered a gross misuse of the UNSC's funding. In the years following the ''coup d'etat'' on [[Eridanus II]] and the rebels' capture of the {{UNSCShip|Bellerophon}}, there was much more support for a shake-up of the UNSC's relatively lax and ill-defended fleet. These upgrades would take effect during the disastrous [[Operation: TREBUCHET]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions]]''' - ''[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]''</ref> Several ''Paris''-class heavy frigates saw action during the [[Fall of Reach]]. After the Human-Covenant war, multiple ''Paris''-class heavy frigates continued to be used with multiple serving as escorts for the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}.<ref>'''Halo 4 Forward Unto Dawn''' - ''Part V''</ref>


==Ships of the line==
==Ships of the line==
*{{UNSCShip|Paris}}
*{{UNSCShip|Paris}} - [[Wikipedia:Lead ship|Lead ship]] of the class, participated in the [[Battle of Earth]].
*{{UNSCShip|Commonwealth}}
*{{UNSCShip|Commonwealth}} - Participated in the [[Battle of Chi Ceti IV]], decommissioned by [[2552]] on [[Reach]].
*{{UNSCship|Grafton}} (FFG-318)
*{{UNSCShip|Grafton}} (FFG-318) - Participated and destroyed in the [[Fall of Reach]].
*{{UNSCship|Saratoga}}
*{{UNSCShip|Saratoga}} - Participated in the Fall of Reach.
*{{UNSCship|Savannah}} (FFG-371)
*{{UNSCShip|Savannah}} (FFG-371) - Participated and destroyed in the Fall of Reach.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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*The class' name could be a reference to the city of [[Wikipedia:Paris|Paris]], the capital of France. Alternatively, it could be named in reference to [[Wikipedia:Paris (mythology)|Paris]], a major figure of the Trojan War.
*The class' name could be a reference to the city of [[Wikipedia:Paris|Paris]], the capital of France. Alternatively, it could be named in reference to [[Wikipedia:Paris (mythology)|Paris]], a major figure of the Trojan War.
*The design of the ''Paris'' class was closely adapted from [[:File:H3 - FrigateOverview.png|concept art]] for the {{UNSCShip|Andraste}} for ''[[Halo 3]]''. Whereas the [[Charon-class light frigate]]s seen in ''Halo 3'' differ from the initial design in a variety of ways, including a bulkier hangar bay, the ''Paris''-class heavy frigates are virtually identical to the ''Andraste''.
*The design of the ''Paris'' class was closely adapted from [[:File:H3 - FrigateOverview.png|concept art]] for the {{UNSCShip|Andraste}} for ''[[Halo 3]]''. Whereas the {{Class|Charon|light frigate}}s seen in ''Halo 3'' differ from the initial design in a variety of ways, including a bulkier hangar bay, the ''Paris''-class heavy frigates are virtually identical to the ''Andraste''.<ref>[http://www.isaachannaford.com/2011/01/halo-3-manualpromotional-sketches-and.html '''Isaac Hannaford''': ''Halo 3 manual/promotional sketches and the Frigate Andraste'']</ref>
*During the development of ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', the UNSC frigates featured in the game were known as the [[Stalwart-class light frigate|''Stalwart'' class]].<ref>[http://pro.mattturner.us/gallery/matt-turner-reach-frigate.jpg '''Matt Turner —''' ''UNSC Frigate'']</ref> ''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide'' reveals that the type featured in ''Halo: Reach'' is the ''Paris''-class heavy frigate, while the ''Stalwart'' class' name was repurposed for the frigates that appear in ''[[Halo 2]]''. The class was also known as the ''Stalwart'' during the production of ''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn''.<ref>''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn'' (Blu-ray) - pre-production visualizations</ref>
*During the development of ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', the UNSC frigates featured in the game were known as the [[Stalwart-class light frigate|''Stalwart'' class]].<ref>[http://pro.mattturner.us/gallery/matt-turner-reach-frigate.jpg '''Matt Turner —''' ''UNSC Frigate'']</ref> ''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide'' reveals that the type featured in ''Halo: Reach'' is the ''Paris''-class heavy frigate, while the ''Stalwart'' class' name was repurposed for the frigates that appear in ''[[Halo 2]]''. The class was also known as the ''Stalwart'' during the production of ''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn''.<ref>'''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn''' (Blu-ray) - pre-production visualizations</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:ENGINES.png|A comparison of the ''Paris''-class' engines at various levels of thrust.
File:ENGINES.png|A comparison of the ''Paris''-class' engines at various levels of thrust.
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==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==

Revision as of 00:49, June 7, 2014

Template:Ship Class Infobox The Paris-class heavy frigate[1][2] is a class of fleet escort ships in service with the UNSC Navy. Introduced during the Human-Covenant War, the Paris-class saw extensive use by the Epsilon Eridani Fleet during the invasion of Reach in August 2552. The Paris and the following ships in the class were manufactured by SinoViet Heavy Machinery.[3]

Specifications

Design details

The heavy frigate is essentially a more heavily-armored variant of the standard UNSC frigate, equipped with more point-defense guns to provide stronger support in battle situations. The heavy frigate lacks the small hangar present on the standard frigate, but additional firepower and increased titanium-A armor plating allows the frigate to defend itself and hold its own in combat. Heavy frigates are also capable of atmospheric maneuvering and are occasionally used by the UNSC for ground-support operations.[1] Another advantage belonging to the Paris class is its speed and maneuvering capabilities, allowing it to engage hostile vessels while being able to avoid a large amount of fire from largely superior Covenant weaponry.[4]

Armament

Paris-class frigates are more heavily armed than most UNSC frigates. Like all frigates in service with the UNSC, the Paris class's primary armament is a single Magnetic Accelerator Cannon. Additionally, the frigate is armed with fifty Archer missile pods. Paris-class frigates have twelve point defense guns located throughout the ship.[2] Its additional firepower means that it can easily handle Covenant fighter craft and can hold its own against small Covenant warships, as shown when the heavy frigate UNSC Savannah engaged the much larger Covenant corvette Ardent Prayer during the Fall of Reach.[4]

Service history

Prior to the Insurrection of the late 25th century, the concept of a "heavy" frigate was considered a gross misuse of the UNSC's funding. In the years following the coup d'etat on Eridanus II and the rebels' capture of the UNSC Bellerophon, there was much more support for a shake-up of the UNSC's relatively lax and ill-defended fleet. These upgrades would take effect during the disastrous Operation: TREBUCHET.[5] Several Paris-class heavy frigates saw action during the Fall of Reach. After the Human-Covenant war, multiple Paris-class heavy frigates continued to be used with multiple serving as escorts for the UNSC Infinity.[6]

Ships of the line

Trivia

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  • The class' name could be a reference to the city of Paris, the capital of France. Alternatively, it could be named in reference to Paris, a major figure of the Trojan War.
  • The design of the Paris class was closely adapted from concept art for the UNSC Andraste for Halo 3. Whereas the Charon-class light frigates seen in Halo 3 differ from the initial design in a variety of ways, including a bulkier hangar bay, the Paris-class heavy frigates are virtually identical to the Andraste.[7]
  • During the development of Halo: Reach, the UNSC frigates featured in the game were known as the Stalwart class.[8] Halo: The Essential Visual Guide reveals that the type featured in Halo: Reach is the Paris-class heavy frigate, while the Stalwart class' name was repurposed for the frigates that appear in Halo 2. The class was also known as the Stalwart during the production of Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn.[9]

Gallery

  • Profile view of a Paris-class heavy frigate.

    Profile view of a Paris-class heavy frigate.

  • Profile view of the UNSC Savannah in Halo: Reach.

    Profile view of the UNSC Savannah in Halo: Reach.

  • A high-detail model of a Paris-class heavy frigate in Halo: Reach.

    A high-detail model of a Paris-class heavy frigate in Halo: Reach.

  • A high-poly render of a Paris-class heavy frigate in Halo: Reach.

    A high-poly render of a Paris-class heavy frigate in Halo: Reach.

  • Size comparison between a heavy frigate and a Covenant corvette.

    Size comparison between a heavy frigate and a Covenant corvette.

  • Two heavy frigates over Szurdok Ridge in the Fall of Reach.

    Two heavy frigates over Szurdok Ridge in the Fall of Reach.

  • The UNSC Savannah above Reach.

    The UNSC Savannah above Reach.

  • A YSS-1000 Sabre starfighter and the Template:UNSCship engaging Ardent Prayer over Reach.

    A YSS-1000 Sabre starfighter and the Template:UNSCship engaging Ardent Prayer over Reach.

  • The UNSC Savannah in combat.

    The UNSC Savannah in combat.

  • Savannah fires its point-defense guns against Ardent Prayer.

    Savannah fires its point-defense guns against Ardent Prayer.

  • H3 - FrigateOverview.png

    Halo 3 concept art for the UNSC Andraste, which the design of the Paris-class is based on.

  • A comparison of the Paris-class' engines at various levels of thrust.

    A comparison of the Paris-class' engines at various levels of thrust.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo: Reach, campaign level, Tip of the Spear
  2. ^ a b Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 76
  3. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named alexandria
  4. ^ a b Halo: Reach, campaign level, Long Night of Solace
  5. ^ Halo: Evolutions - The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole
  6. ^ Halo 4 Forward Unto Dawn - Part V
  7. ^ Isaac Hannaford: Halo 3 manual/promotional sketches and the Frigate Andraste
  8. ^ Matt Turner — UNSC Frigate
  9. ^ Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn (Blu-ray) - pre-production visualizations

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