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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"/>
The '''''Paris''-class heavy frigate''' is a type of [[UNSC frigate|fleet escort ship]] in service with the [[UNSC Navy]].<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 76''</ref> 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 class was manufactured by [[SinoViet Heavy Machinery]] on [[Reach]].<ref name="alexandria"/>


==Specifications==
==Specifications==
===Design details===
===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>
Though its primary [[hangar bay]] is smaller than that of the {{Class|Charon|light frigate}}, the ''Paris'' class is more heavily armed and armored than smaller frigates types. Heavy frigates are capable of atmospheric maneuvering and are occasionally used by the UNSC for ground-support operations.<ref name="tip">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level, ''[[Tip of the Spear]]''</ref> The ''Paris'' class is very fast and maneuverable in space, allowing it to engage hostile vessels while avoiding high volumes of fire from largely superior [[Covenant]] plasma weaponry.<ref name="LNoS">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level, ''[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]''</ref>


===Armament===
===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"/>
''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]]. The frigate is also armed with fifty [[Archer missile]] pods. ''Paris''-class frigates have twelve [[point defense gun]]s located across the hull.<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 vessels continued to be used with multiple serving as escorts for the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}.<ref>'''Halo 4 Forward Unto Dawn''' - ''Part V''</ref>


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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HaloReach - UNSCFrigateSide.png|Profile view of a ''Paris''-class heavy frigate.
File:HaloReach - UNSCFrigateSide.png|Profile view of a ''Paris''-class heavy frigate
File:HReach-UNSCFrigateSavannah.png|Profile view of the [[UNSC Savannah|UNSC ''Savannah'']] in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HReach-UNSCFrigateSavannah.png|Profile view of the [[UNSC Savannah|UNSC ''Savannah'']] in ''Halo: Reach''
File:Matt-turner-reach-frigate.jpg|A high-detail model of a ''Paris''-class heavy frigate in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Matt-turner-reach-frigate.jpg|A high-detail model of a ''Paris''-class heavy frigate in ''Halo: Reach''
File:Frigate highpoly.jpg|A high-poly render of a ''Paris''-class heavy frigate in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Frigate highpoly.jpg|A high-poly render of a ''Paris''-class heavy frigate in ''Halo: Reach''
File:Reach 596390 Medium.jpg|Size comparison between a heavy frigate and a [[Covenant corvette]].
File:Reach 596390 Medium.jpg|Size comparison between a heavy frigate and an {{Class|SDV|heavy corvette}}
File:Frigates_1.jpg|Two heavy frigates over [[Szurdok Ridge]] in the Fall of Reach.
File:Frigates_1.jpg|Two heavy frigates over [[Szurdok Ridge]] during the Fall of Reach
File:UNSC Savannah over Reach.jpg|The UNSC ''Savannah'' above Reach.
File:UNSC Savannah over Reach.jpg|UNSC ''Savannah'' above Reach
File:HaloReach - Space Battle.jpg|A [[YSS-1000 Sabre]] starfighter and the {{UNSCship|Savannah}} engaging ''[[Ardent Prayer]]'' over Reach.
File:HaloReach - Space Battle.jpg|A [[YSS-1000 Sabre]] starfighter and ''Savannah'' engaging ''[[Ardent Prayer]]'' over Reach
File:UNSC_Savannah Firing.jpg|The UNSC ''Savannah'' in combat.
File:UNSC_Savannah Firing.jpg|UNSC ''Savannah'' in combat
File:Reach 3003793 Full.jpg|''Savannah'' fires its point-defense guns against ''Ardent Prayer''.
File:Reach 3003793 Full.jpg|''Savannah'' fires her point-defense guns against ''Ardent Prayer''
File:H3 - FrigateOverview.png|''[[Halo 3]]'' concept art for the {{UNSCShip|Andraste}}, which the design of the ''Paris''-class is based on.
File:H3 - FrigateOverview.png|''[[Halo 3]]'' concept art for the {{UNSCShip|Andraste}}, which the design of the ''Paris''-class is based on
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
File:H2A Terminals - 3 against 1.jpg|A ''Paris''-class fires upon a {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}.
File:H2A Terminals - 3 against 1.jpg|A ''Paris''-class fires upon a {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}.
File:UNSC Capital Vessels (Spartan Games).jpg|A ''Paris''-class frigate's scale next to those of the ''Marathon''-class cruiser and the ''Epoch''-class heavy carrier.
File:UNSC Capital Vessels (Spartan Games).jpg|A ''Paris''-class frigate's scale next to the {{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}} and the {{Class|Epoch|heavy carrier}}
</gallery>
</gallery>


Revision as of 14:45, March 17, 2015

Template:Ship Class Infobox The Paris-class heavy frigate is a type of fleet escort ship in service with the UNSC Navy.[1] The Paris class saw extensive use by the Epsilon Eridani Fleet during the invasion of Reach in August 2552. The class was manufactured by SinoViet Heavy Machinery on Reach.[2]

Specifications

Design details

Though its primary hangar bay is smaller than that of the Charon-class light frigate, the Paris class is more heavily armed and armored than smaller frigates types. Heavy frigates are capable of atmospheric maneuvering and are occasionally used by the UNSC for ground-support operations.[3] The Paris class is very fast and maneuverable in space, allowing it to engage hostile vessels while avoiding high volumes of fire from largely superior Covenant plasma 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. The frigate is also armed with fifty Archer missile pods. Paris-class frigates have twelve point defense guns located across the hull.[1] 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 vessels continued to be used with multiple serving as escorts for the UNSC Infinity.[6]

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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 an SDV-class heavy corvette

    Size comparison between a heavy frigate and an SDV-class heavy corvette

  • Two heavy frigates over Szurdok Ridge during the Fall of Reach

    Two heavy frigates over Szurdok Ridge during the Fall of Reach

  • UNSC Savannah above Reach

    UNSC Savannah above Reach

  • A YSS-1000 Sabre starfighter and Savannah engaging Ardent Prayer over Reach

    A YSS-1000 Sabre starfighter and Savannah engaging Ardent Prayer over Reach

  • UNSC Savannah in combat

    UNSC Savannah in combat

  • Savannah fires her point-defense guns against Ardent Prayer

    Savannah fires her 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

  • A Paris-class fires upon a CCS-class battlecruiser.

    A Paris-class fires upon a CCS-class battlecruiser.

  • A Paris-class frigate's scale next to the Marathon-class heavy cruiser and the Epoch-class heavy carrier

    A Paris-class frigate's scale next to the Marathon-class heavy cruiser and the Epoch-class heavy carrier

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 76
  2. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named alexandria
  3. ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level, Tip of the Spear
  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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