Mutan Et-pattern storm cutter: Difference between revisions

{{Title|''DAS''-class storm cutter}}

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|name=''DAS''-class storm cutter

|manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges|Primary Assembly Forges]]<ref name="warfleet">'''[[Halo: Warfleet]]''', ''page 18''</ref>

|length={{Convert|225|m|ft|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}

|mass=41,000 metric tons{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}

|armament=*4 [[Plasma lance|''Emri Ka''-pattern light plasma lances]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}

*4 [[Energy projector|''Enteros''-pattern plasma beams]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}

*4 [[Pulse laser turret|''Phot Et''-pattern pulse lasers]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}

|complement=*1 [[Sangheili Major|Obedientary]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}

|introduced=

The '''''DAS''-class storm cutter''' is a class of light attack ship formerly serviced by the [[Covenant fleet|fleet]] of the [[Covenant]], now in use by its [[Covenant remnants|successor factions]]. Once manufactured by the [[Assembly Forges|Primary Assembly Forges]] of [[High Charity]], these storm cutters are constructed following the Mutan Et [[design pattern]]. Primarily used for pursuit, scouting, and harassment in battle, the ''DAS'' class is regarded as relentless and elusive.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}

==Specifications==

The ''DAS'' class are small [[warship]]s at 225 meters in length and with a mass of 41,000 metric tons. Protected by a hull of [[nanolaminate]] plating, these storm cutters are also equipped with [[energy shielding]]. When both shield and hull fail, like all warships of the [[Covenant fleet]], ''DAS''-class storm cutters rely on active jammers, deception field generators, and auto-repair systems to ensure the vessels remain combat effective.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}

''DAS''-class storm cutters are armed with four [[Energy projector|''Emri Ka''-pattern light plasma lances]], four [[Energy projector|''Enteros''-pattern plasma beam emitters]], and four [[Pulse laser turret|''Phot Et''-pattern pulse lasers]]. The storm cutters are also equipped with an advanced [[hyperscanner]] that provides extremely detailed information on any object within range. Crewed by one Superior and fifteen Menials, the ''DAS'' class also carries a small complement of ten Warriors led by a single [[Sangheili Major|Obedientary]].{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}

==Operational history==

===Human-Covenant war===

''DAS''-class storm cutters were employed by the [[Covenant]]'s [[Covenant fleet|fleet]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. Throughout the war, these vessels served as scouts and strikecraft tenders, prowling in hunter-killer teams at the far edges of major fleet engagements.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} In at least one instance, the ''[[Heresy's Sorrow]]'' harassed UNSC's supply lines an UEG trade routes.{{Ref/Reuse|HVTsaham}}

 

Following the Covenant's collapse in [[2552#December|December 2552]], many of these storm cutters have fallen into the hands of [[Kig-Yar]] raiders and the empire's various [[Covenant remnants|successor factions]].{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}

In [[2554]], the twin ''DAS''-class storm cutters, ''[[Mark of Prophecy]]'' and ''[[Divine Breath]]'', were being used by Kig-Yar engaged in smuggling and [[piracy]] near the [[human]] [[Inner Colony]] of [[New Carthage]]. The two ships had a deadly encounter over the planet with the {{Class|Gladius|heavy corvette}} {{UNSCShip|Sagan Blue}} of the [[UNSC Navy]].{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}

===Unknown===

*''[[Heresy's Sorrow]]'' - Formerly led by [[Inka 'Saham]], harassed UEG and UNSC supply and trade routes.{{Ref/Game|Id=HVTsaham|HINF|Detail=[[High Value Target]] dossier, [[Inka 'Saham]]}}