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The ''Hekar Taa''-pattern blockade runner is a swift class of [[corvette]], abstaining from protection for speed and firepower. As with most older [[Sangheili]] designs, these [[warship]]s were designed for the sole purpose of breaking through enemy formations, as well as flanking around enemy lines to hunt down and destroy damaged vessels.{{Ref/Reuse|canonfodder}}{{Ref/Site|Id=reinforcements|URL=http://www.spartangames.co.uk/halo-fleet-battles-reinforcements|Site=Spartan Games|Page=Halo: Fleet Battles – Reinforcements|D=29|M=07|Y=2017}} Like most Sangheili warships, the aesthetics of the blockade runners of the ''Hekar Taa''-pattern have strong biomimetic elements, bearing a resemblance to the [[arkon taa]], a type of carnivorous fish found in the northern waters of [[Sanghelios]]{{Ref/Book|Id=warfleet|HWF|Page=78-79}} and other [[Sangheili colonies]].{{Ref/Reuse|canonfodder}} The blockade runner is comparable to the modern {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}, albeit with less armor.{{Ref/Reuse|reinforcements}} | The ''Hekar Taa''-pattern blockade runner is a swift class of [[corvette]], abstaining from protection for speed and firepower. As with most older [[Sangheili]] designs, these [[warship]]s were designed for the sole purpose of breaking through enemy formations, as well as flanking around enemy lines to hunt down and destroy damaged vessels.{{Ref/Reuse|canonfodder}}{{Ref/Site|Id=reinforcements|URL=http://www.spartangames.co.uk/halo-fleet-battles-reinforcements|Site=Spartan Games|Page=Halo: Fleet Battles – Reinforcements|D=29|M=07|Y=2017}} Like most Sangheili warships, the aesthetics of the blockade runners of the ''Hekar Taa''-pattern have strong biomimetic elements, bearing a resemblance to the [[arkon taa]], a type of carnivorous fish found in the northern waters of [[Sanghelios]]{{Ref/Book|Id=warfleet|HWF|Page=78-79}} and other [[Sangheili colonies]].{{Ref/Reuse|canonfodder}} The blockade runner is comparable to the modern {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}, albeit with less armor.{{Ref/Reuse|reinforcements}} | ||
Sleek and nimble, yet a powerful medium-sized warship, blockade runners are designed to allow even the boldest [[shipmaster]]s to complete their missions.{{Ref/Reuse|reinforcements}} Configured with only minor modifications, the ancient ''meesa'' stealth generators that these corvettes are outfitted with conceal the vessel's location through brute-force jamming and expenditure of small [[drone]]s, as opposed to the sensor distortion grids utilized by modern [[active camouflage]] systems installed on [[Covenant]] designs.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|hot drops}} | Sleek and nimble, yet a powerful medium-sized warship, blockade runners are designed to allow even the boldest [[shipmaster]]s to complete their missions.{{Ref/Reuse|reinforcements}} Configured with only minor modifications, the ancient ''meesa'' stealth generators that these corvettes are outfitted with conceal the vessel's location through brute-force jamming and expenditure of small [[drone]]s, as opposed to the sensor distortion grids utilized by modern [[active camouflage]] systems installed on [[Covenant]] designs.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|hot drops}} Blockade runners also host a large complement of crew, for countering [[Naval boarding|boarding]] efforts and launching attacks of their own.{{Ref/Reuse|reinforcements}} However, they are purely Sangheili warships, and modifications made for other species are typically clumsy refits. Even then, many Sangheili still find serving aboard a ''Hekar-Taa'' an uncomfortable experience, due to the ships' scented air and droning subsonic hymnals that were once standard features two millennia ago.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} | ||
The [[repulsor engine]] found on the ''Hekar Taa'' is a cruder model than those found on more modern Covenant warships, requiring constant monitoring and adjustment to operate at full power in contrast to the longevity of their newer counterparts. While its [[hyperscanner]] panels are still far superior to most human sensors, modern Covenant ships are able to easily avoid being detected.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} | The [[repulsor engine]] found on the ''Hekar Taa'' is a cruder model than those found on more modern Covenant warships, requiring constant monitoring and adjustment to operate at full power in contrast to the longevity of their newer counterparts. While its [[hyperscanner]] panels are still far superior to most human sensors, modern Covenant ships are able to easily avoid being detected.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} | ||
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==Ships of the line== | ==Ships of the line== | ||
*''[[Joori's Light]]''{{Ref/Reuse|canonfodder}} | *''[[Joori's Light]]''{{Ref/Reuse|canonfodder}} | ||
*''[[Scorrin's Blade]]'' | |||
===Simulation-only=== | ===Simulation-only=== | ||
*''[[Purity of Spirit]]'' {{C|Simulations only}}{{Ref/Note|''Purity of Spirit'' was previously confirmed to be a ''Ket''-pattern battlecruiser, and only appeared as a blockade runner in [[War Games]] simulations.}}{{Ref/Site|Id=cannonfodder2|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-beta-late-than-never|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Cannon Fodder - Beta Late Than Never|D=01|M=03|Y=2021}} | *''[[Purity of Spirit]]'' {{C|Simulations only}}{{Ref/Note|''Purity of Spirit'' was previously confirmed to be a ''Ket''-pattern battlecruiser, and only appeared as a blockade runner in [[War Games]] simulations.}}{{Ref/Site|Id=cannonfodder2|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-beta-late-than-never|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Cannon Fodder - Beta Late Than Never|D=01|M=03|Y=2021}} | ||
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Over the course of history the ships received upgrades. As the [[Blooding Years]] embroiled [[Sanghelios]], blockade runners were pulled from hidden stocks in the outer edge of the [[Joori]] system by [[Thel 'Vadam]]'s [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] to bolster their fleets.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|hot drops}} Upgraded to modern specifications,{{Ref/Site|URL=http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/topic/9-canon-fodder-and-random-lore-chat/?page=59|Site=Halo Archive|Page=Canon Fodder thread (page 59)|Quote=I mean, it's not like there wouldn't be upgrades to those older designs as well...|Quotee=Jeff Easterling|D=25|M=05|Y=2018}} these corvettes have been used in supporting ground operations during the civil war against the better judgement of their [[shipmaster]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|canonfodder}} In [[2558#October|October 2558]], some blockade runners were present during the [[Battle of Kamchatka]],{{Ref/Level|H5G|Osiris (level)|Osiris}} the [[Operation: BIRD IN HAND|attack]] on ''[[Argent Moon]]'',{{Ref/Level|H5G|Blue Team (level)|Blue Team}} and the [[Battle of Sunaion]].{{Ref/Level|H5G|Battle of Sunaion (level)|Battle of Sunaion}} | Over the course of history the ships received upgrades. As the [[Blooding Years]] embroiled [[Sanghelios]], blockade runners were pulled from hidden stocks in the outer edge of the [[Joori]] system by [[Thel 'Vadam]]'s [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] to bolster their fleets.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|hot drops}} Upgraded to modern specifications,{{Ref/Site|URL=http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/topic/9-canon-fodder-and-random-lore-chat/?page=59|Site=Halo Archive|Page=Canon Fodder thread (page 59)|Quote=I mean, it's not like there wouldn't be upgrades to those older designs as well...|Quotee=Jeff Easterling|D=25|M=05|Y=2018}} these corvettes have been used in supporting ground operations during the civil war against the better judgement of their [[shipmaster]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|canonfodder}} In [[2558#October|October 2558]], some blockade runners were present during the [[Battle of Kamchatka]],{{Ref/Level|H5G|Osiris (level)|Osiris}} the [[Operation: BIRD IN HAND|attack]] on ''[[Argent Moon]]'',{{Ref/Level|H5G|Blue Team (level)|Blue Team}} and the [[Battle of Sunaion]].{{Ref/Level|H5G|Battle of Sunaion (level)|Battle of Sunaion}} | ||
[[Spartan-IV]]s aboard {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} trained in a [[Truth (level)|simulation]] of [[War Games]] set during the [[Battle of Installation 04]], but with the ships from the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]] replaced by these ships.{{Ref/Map|H5G|Truth}} Sometime around [[2560]], the Swords of Sanghelios used a fleet largely consisting of blockade runners and {{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}}s in a battle against a large [[Banished]] fleet of [[karve]]s and [[Banished dreadnought| | [[Spartan-IV]]s aboard {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} trained in a [[Truth (level)|simulation]] of [[War Games]] set during the [[Battle of Installation 04]], but with the ships from the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]] replaced by these ships.{{Ref/Map|H5G|Truth}} Sometime around [[2560]], the Swords of Sanghelios used a fleet largely consisting of blockade runners and {{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}}s in a battle against a large [[Banished]] fleet of [[karve]]s and a [[Banished dreadnought|Dreadnought]] over [[Suban]].{{Ref/Map|Id=prism|HINF|Prism}} | ||
==''Halo: Fleet Battles''== | ==''Halo: Fleet Battles''== | ||
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File:HINF_SangheliosBlockadeRunners.png|Concept art for blockade runners on Sanghelios, produced for ''[[Halo Infinite]]''{{'}}s pre-production stage. | File:HINF_SangheliosBlockadeRunners.png|Concept art for blockade runners on Sanghelios, produced for ''[[Halo Infinite]]''{{'}}s pre-production stage. | ||
File:HINF PrismSkyboxBattle 3.png|A Swords of Sanghelios ''Hekar Taa''-pattern blockade runner being fired upon by a [[Banished]] [[Karve]] during the [[Battle of Suban]] in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. | File:HINF PrismSkyboxBattle 3.png|A Swords of Sanghelios ''Hekar Taa''-pattern blockade runner being fired upon by a [[Banished]] [[Karve]] during the [[Battle of Suban]] in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. | ||
File:Enc22_BlockadeRunner.png|A render of the Hekar Taa-pattern blockade runner in the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]''. | |||
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*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | *''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | ||
**''[[Season 05: Reckoning]]'' | **''[[Season 05: Reckoning]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]'' | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||