Frigate: Difference between revisions

A '''frigate''' is a type of [[warship]] in both the [[United Nations Space Command]] and [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[fleet]]s. Like their seaborne counterparts, frigates are defined as medium-tonnage vessels, larger than [[corvette]]s, more versatile than [[destroyer]]s and smaller than [[cruiser]]s.

In the UNSC Navy, frigates form the backbone of any fleet or [[battle group]], while cruisers appear to fill a similar role within the Covenant. As their most ubiquitous warship, the UNSC uses frigates in a broad range of roles, ranging from heavy air support to fighter escort and fleet engagements. Some UNSC frigates are equipped with a sizable cargo bay for larger [[D77-TC Pelican|dropships]] and armor complements. The UNSC has also employed [[UNSC light frigate|light frigates]] equipped with stealth systems in a specialized reconnaissance role.<ref>''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'', p. 35</ref> Covenant frigates are not as commonly seen as their UNSC counterparts, but one of their roles appears to be escorting larger ships such as [[destroyer]]s or [[carrier]]s.<ref>''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', p. 145</ref>

*'''{{Class|Charon|light frigate}}''' - A lightly armed and armored variant; able to carry a large complement.<ref name="waypfrig"/>

File:UNSC Aegis Fate.png|A ''Charon''-class frigate

*'''{{Class|Stalwart|light frigate}}''' - A variant that balances troop transportation and designed with planetary defense in mind.<ref name="waypfrig"/>

File:H2A - In Amber Clad render 3.jpg|A ''Stalwart''-class frigate

*'''{{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}}''' - A frigate type with more armor and weapons.<ref name="waypfrig">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/unsc-frigate ''Halo Waypoint:'' UNSC Frigate]</ref>

*'''{{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}}''' - A post-war, shielded frigate.<ref name="waypfrig"/>

*'''{{Class|Anlace|frigate}}''' - Designed as a lifting body, with directed energy weapons.<ref name="cits">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/calm-in-the-storm ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder - Calm in the Storm]</ref>

*'''[[Fast frigate]]''' - A light capital ship.<ref>''[[Halo: Silentium]]'', String 5</ref>

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