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{{Title|''Strident''-class heavy frigate}} | {{Title|''Strident''-class heavy frigate}} | ||
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{{Ship class infobox | {{Ship class infobox | ||
|name=''Strident''-class heavy frigate | |name=''Strident''-class heavy frigate | ||
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*6 [[Mark 57 Arena point defense gun]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | *6 [[Mark 57 Arena point defense gun]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | ||
*1 [[M4093 Hyperion nuclear delivery system|M4093 Hyperion missile silo]]{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | *1 [[M4093 Hyperion nuclear delivery system|M4093 Hyperion missile silo]]{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | ||
|complement=1–4 [[Pelican]] [[dropship]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | |complement= | ||
*1–4 [[Pelican]] [[dropship]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | |||
*Atleast 10 [[M8900 drop pod|M8900 SOEIVs]]{{Ref/Comic|[[Halo: Initiation Issue 1]]}} | |||
|crew=190 [[UNSC Navy|sailors]]{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | |crew=190 [[UNSC Navy|sailors]]{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | ||
|othersystems= | |othersystems= | ||
|era=*[[Human-Covenant War]]{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | |era=*[[Human-Covenant War]]{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | ||
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | *[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | ||
|introduced= | |introduced=[[2549]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=123}} | ||
|affiliation=[[UNSC Navy]]{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | |affiliation=[[UNSC Navy]]{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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Blurring the lines between frigate and [[destroyer]], the lean and lethal ''Strident'' class is considered an invaluable asset to the Navy.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} Up to ten of these frigates can be stored in the internal [[Hangar bay|hangars]] and docking clamps of {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}.<ref>''Halo Warfleet'', p. 43</ref> After an initial assault, they are deployed ''en masse'' to deliver a final, crushing blow and mopping up any stragglers in the process.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | Blurring the lines between frigate and [[destroyer]], the lean and lethal ''Strident'' class is considered an invaluable asset to the Navy.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} Up to ten of these frigates can be stored in the internal [[Hangar bay|hangars]] and docking clamps of {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}.<ref>''Halo Warfleet'', p. 43</ref> After an initial assault, they are deployed ''en masse'' to deliver a final, crushing blow and mopping up any stragglers in the process.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | ||
== | ==Design details== | ||
===Superstructure and hull=== | ===Superstructure and hull=== | ||
The ''Strident''-class heavy frigate is an incredibly fast and agile [[warship]] capable of precise naval combat.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} 575 meters in length, the ship is fairly narrow on the port-starboard axis. Relatively fragile, the ''Strident'' class is armored with easily replaceable [[Titanium-A armor]] panels, with additional plating around the ship's delicate engines.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} Like other [[UNSC frigate|frigate]]s, the ''Strident'' possesses port and starboard "wings" and has a laterally split hull. A blister with several viewports is on the dorsal surface near the bow.<ref name="Midnight">''[[Halo 4]]'', campaign level, "[[Midnight]]"</ref> Rather than relying solely on the ship's hull for protection,{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} the ''Strident'' class can be outfitted with [[energy shielding]]. Production delays mean most frigates are not equipped with energy shielding, though [[Energy barrier|small generators]] capable of sealing the [[Hangar bay|hangar]] and [[airlock]]s are standard. Channels for waveguides and bay sockets for emitters are installed, making final integration of shields a straightforward process once modules are available.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | The ''Strident''-class heavy frigate is an incredibly fast and agile [[warship]] capable of precise naval combat.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} 575 meters in length, the ship is fairly narrow on the port-starboard axis. Relatively fragile, the ''Strident'' class is armored with easily replaceable [[Titanium-A armor]] panels, with additional plating around the ship's delicate engines.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} Like other [[UNSC frigate|frigate]]s, the ''Strident'' possesses port and starboard "wings" and has a laterally split hull. A blister with several viewports is on the dorsal surface near the bow.<ref name="Midnight">''[[Halo 4]]'', campaign level, "[[Midnight]]"</ref> Rather than relying solely on the ship's hull for protection,{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} the ''Strident'' class can be outfitted with [[energy shielding]]. Production delays mean most frigates are not equipped with energy shielding, though [[Energy barrier|small generators]] capable of sealing the [[Hangar bay|hangar]] and [[airlock]]s are standard. Channels for waveguides and bay sockets for emitters are installed, making final integration of shields a straightforward process once modules are available.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | ||
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Additionally, the ''Strident'' class may also carry [[OF92 Booster Frame]]s, heavily armed [[space fighter]]s specifically designed for use by [[Spartan]] operatives.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | Additionally, the ''Strident'' class may also carry [[OF92 Booster Frame]]s, heavily armed [[space fighter]]s specifically designed for use by [[Spartan]] operatives.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | ||
===Armament=== | ===Armament=== | ||
The ''Strident''-class heavy frigate is described as a lean and lethal warship, capable of carrying incredible firepower.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} The frigate's primary armament is its ship-mounted [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|Mark IV, heavy coil - 94B1E6/Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} The 94B1E6 heavy MAC and its twelve massive capacitor banks allow the ''Strident''{{'}}s firepower to rival the twin MACs on [[UNSC destroyer|destroyers]] and light [[cruiser]]s. However, the ''Strident'' class is unable to carry much in the way of ammunition due to its small size; for this reason, most combat operations take place near supply depots. For attacking targets of strategic significance,{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} these frigates are fitted with a single [[M4093 Hyperion nuclear delivery system]], armed with three warheads.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} It requires several minutes to load and prepare each [[missile]].{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} The MAC and the Hyperion warheads combined are capable of defeating a variety of [[Covenant]] [[capital ship]]s, as long as their shields are down.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | The ''Strident''-class heavy frigate is described as a lean and lethal warship, capable of carrying incredible firepower.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} The frigate's primary armament is its ship-mounted [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|Mark IV, heavy coil - 94B1E6/Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} The 94B1E6 heavy MAC and its twelve massive capacitor banks allow the ''Strident''{{'}}s firepower to rival the twin MACs on [[UNSC destroyer|destroyers]] and light [[cruiser]]s. However, the ''Strident'' class is unable to carry much in the way of ammunition due to its small size; for this reason, most combat operations take place near supply depots. For attacking targets of strategic significance,{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} these frigates are fitted with a single [[M4093 Hyperion nuclear delivery system]], armed with three warheads.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} It requires several minutes to load and prepare each [[missile]].{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} The MAC and the Hyperion warheads combined are capable of defeating a variety of [[Covenant]] [[capital ship]]s, as long as their shields are down.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
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==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
The ''Strident''-class heavy frigate was designed late in the [[Human-Covenant War]], implementing hard-earned lessons from previous [[frigate]] designs. The ''Strident'' class was the testbed for streamlined manufacturing techniques intended to accelerate production.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} During the war, one of these frigates was used to deploy [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] during a battle for an unknown world in [[2552#October|October 2552]].{{Ref/Reuse|Initiation | [[File:Halo Initiation unidentified frigate.PNG|thumb|left|250px|A ''Strident''-class in one of its few deployments during the war.]] | ||
===Human-Covenant War=== | |||
The ''Strident''-class heavy frigate was designed late in the [[Human-Covenant War]], implementing hard-earned lessons from previous [[frigate]] designs. The ''Strident'' class was the testbed for streamlined manufacturing techniques intended to accelerate production.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} During the war, at least two such frigates participated in the [[Defense of Concord]] in December, 2551; the battle resulted in a rare naval victory for the UNSC, forcing the Covenant to abandon their assault.{{Ref/Reuse|Contention}} Additionally, one of these frigates was used to deploy [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] during a battle for an unknown world in [[2552#October|October 2552]].{{Ref/Reuse|Initiation}} | |||
In [[2554]], several ''Strident''-class heavy frigates participated in the [[Battle of Draetheus V]].<ref>''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''</ref> | ===Post-war=== | ||
Following the war's conclusion, hundreds of ''Strident''- and {{Class|Anlace|light frigate}}s were commissioned and assembled in shipyards above [[Mars]] and [[Tribute]] to replace the combat losses and engage [[Covenant remnants]] occupying the [[Outer Colonies]].{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} While prominent in the years following the Covenant War,{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} the ''Strident'' class is not a direct replacement for other frigate classes.{{Ref/Reuse|clarity}} | |||
In [[2554]], several ''Strident''-class heavy frigates participated in the [[Battle of Draetheus V]]. One of which was listing in atmosphere, destroyed.<ref>''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''</ref> | |||
During the [[New Phoenix Incident]] in [[2557#July|July 2557]], at least three ships of this class escorted {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} as part of [[Battlegroup Dakota]]. They engaged the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]]'s flagship, ''[[Mantle's Approach]]'', though they could not prevent him from activating the [[Composer]] and killing millions of residents in [[New Phoenix]], [[Unified Republic of North America|URNA]].{{Ref/Reuse|Midnight}} | During the [[New Phoenix Incident]] in [[2557#July|July 2557]], at least three ships of this class escorted {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} as part of [[Battlegroup Dakota]]. They engaged the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]]'s flagship, ''[[Mantle's Approach]]'', though they could not prevent him from activating the [[Composer]] and killing millions of residents in [[New Phoenix]], [[Unified Republic of North America|URNA]].{{Ref/Reuse|Midnight}} | ||
At the onset of the [[Requiem Campaign]] in [[2558]], ''Infinity''{{'}}s embarked ''Strident'' class sub-vessels were launched to engage the [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] [[Covenant fleet|fleet]] around Requiem.{{Ref/Reuse|departure}} During the battle, ''[[Infinity Sub-Vessel 3]]'' destroyed a {{ | At the onset of the [[Requiem Campaign]] in [[2558]], ''Infinity''{{'}}s embarked ''Strident'' class sub-vessels were launched to engage the [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] [[Covenant fleet|fleet]] around Requiem.{{Ref/Reuse|departure}} During the battle, ''[[Infinity Sub-Vessel 3]]'' destroyed a {{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}} that was sending waves of troops and vehicles at [[Fireteam Crimson]] over "[[Two Giants]]".<ref>''Spartan Ops'', [[Catherine/Shootout In Valhalla|S103 Shootout in Valhalla]]</ref> Later, as ''Infinity'' was stranded and [[Battle of Aktis IV|ambushed]] at the world of [[Aktis IV]] by [[Jul 'Mdama]] with the aid of [[Catherine Halsey]], the flagship deployed its entire fleet of ''Strident''-class heavy frigates to ward off the attacking Covenant fleet, which they eventually succeeded in doing.<ref>''Halo: Escalation'', [[Halo: Escalation Issue 16|Issue #16]]</ref> | ||
As the [[Created]] began their [[Subjugation of Earth|take over]] of [[Earth]] during [[The Reclamation]], ''Strident''s were in orbit of the [[planet]] and subsequently disabled.{{Ref/Level|H5G|[[Guardians]]}} A year later, five ''Strident'' frigates were deployed by the UNSC ''Infinity'' during [[Operation: WOLFE]].{{Ref/ | As the [[Created]] began their [[Subjugation of Earth|take over]] of [[Earth]] during [[The Reclamation]], ''Strident''s were in orbit of the [[planet]] and subsequently disabled.{{Ref/Level|H5G|[[Guardians]]}} A year later, five ''Strident'' frigates were deployed by the UNSC ''Infinity'' during [[Operation: WOLFE]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR13|HSoR|Chapter=13}} | ||
==Ships of the line== | ==Ships of the line== | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Strident}} - The [[Wikipedia:lead ship|lead ship]] of the class. | *{{UNSCShip|Strident}} - The [[Wikipedia:lead ship|lead ship]] of the class. | ||
*''[[Infinity Sub-Vessel 3]]'' - One of the internally docked frigates with the ''Infinity''. | *''[[Infinity Sub-Vessel 3]]'' - One of the internally docked frigates with the ''Infinity''. | ||
*''[[FFG-427]]'' - Participated in the [[Defense of Concord]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Contention|Halo: Winter Contention}} | |||
*''[[FFG-502]]'' - Participated in the Defense of Concord.{{Ref/Reuse|Contention}} | |||
==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Strident-class heavy frigates}} | {{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Strident-class heavy frigates}} | ||
Low-detail models of the ''Strident''-class are seen in the background on the ''Halo 4'' level ''[[Midnight]]''.<ref name="Bulletin">[https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/the-halo-bulletin-5-14-14 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin 5.14.14'']</ref> These ships are intended to appear only in the background, but exploiting a [[Midnight | Low-detail models of the ''Strident''-class are seen in the background on the ''Halo 4'' level ''[[Midnight]]''.<ref name="Bulletin">[https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/the-halo-bulletin-5-14-14 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin 5.14.14'']</ref> These ships are intended to appear only in the background, but exploiting a [[Midnight vacation|glitch]] allows the player to examine these vessels up close, along with two other theretofore-[[Vindication-class light battleship|unseen]] [[Poseidon-class light carrier|classes]]. Because these ships are intended to appear only as scenery, they are rendered as brushes rather than level geometry; as such, the player can fly the [[Broadsword]] through them without harm. This model bears several structural differences to the final model seen in ''Spartan Ops''; it is lighter in coloration, similar to the other ships of [[Battlegroup Dakota]], and the bridge section is sleeker, shorter, and located farther aft. | ||
A ''Strident''-class frigate in ''[[Halo: Initiation]]'' is depicted in the likeness of the lower-quality in-game model rather than the high-detail one in ''Spartan Ops''. Curiously, a campaign-style ''Strident'' is shown alongside two canonically designed ''Strident''s at the end of ''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' #7. It is possible that these are different models, though they may just have been mistaken for separate ship designs. | A ''Strident''-class frigate in ''[[Halo: Initiation]]'' is depicted in the likeness of the lower-quality in-game model rather than the high-detail one in ''Spartan Ops''. Curiously, a campaign-style ''Strident'' is shown alongside two canonically designed ''Strident''s at the end of ''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' #7. It is possible that these are different models, though they may just have been mistaken for separate ship designs. | ||
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File:H4 - MidnightStrident.jpg|Side view of the ''Strident''-class as depicted in ''Midnight''. | File:H4 - MidnightStrident.jpg|Side view of the ''Strident''-class as depicted in ''Midnight''. | ||
File:H4-StridentHeavyFrigate-LowQuality.png|Cut-out of the in-game model from ''Midnight''. | File:H4-StridentHeavyFrigate-LowQuality.png|Cut-out of the in-game model from ''Midnight''. | ||
File: | File:HSA-Cinematic-Plummet.jpg|A ''Strident''-class frigate being shot down over [[Draetheus V]]. | ||
File:HE Stridents.jpg|''Strident''-class frigates alongside the ''Infinity'' over Earth. Note the two separate production models. | File:HE Stridents.jpg|''Strident''-class frigates alongside the ''Infinity'' over Earth. Note the two separate production models. | ||
File:HE16 Infinity Fleet.jpg|''Infinity''{{'}}s flotilla of ''Strident''-class escorts engage Jul 'Mdama's fleet in the [[Battle of Aktis IV]]. | File:HE16 Infinity Fleet.jpg|''Infinity''{{'}}s flotilla of ''Strident''-class escorts engage Jul 'Mdama's fleet in the [[Battle of Aktis IV]]. | ||
File:Strident nukes.png|The loading system for the Hyperion nuclear missiles, inspired by the [[wikipedia:Juliett-class submarine|''Juliett''-class submarine]]. | File:Strident nukes.png|The loading system for the Hyperion nuclear missiles, inspired by the [[wikipedia:Juliett-class submarine|''Juliett''-class submarine]]. | ||
File:H4 - MidnightShips2.jpg|A {{Class|Vindication|light battleship}}, three ''Strident''s, and a {{Class|Poseidon|light carrier}}. | File:H4 - MidnightShips2.jpg|A {{Class|Vindication|light battleship}}, three ''Strident''s, and a {{Class|Poseidon|light carrier}}. | ||
File:H5G-Infinity&Guardian.jpg|''Strident''-class frigates, and the UNSC ''Infinity'' as the subjugation of Earth begins. | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Renders=== | |||
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File:H4 SpOps StridentFrigate Render 1.jpg|A render of the ''Strident'' model used in the ''Halo 4'' cutscenes. | |||
File:H4 SpOps StridentFrigate Render 2.jpg|A render of the ''Strident'' model used in the ''Halo 4'' cutscenes. | |||
File:H4 SpOps StridentFrigate Render 3.jpg|A render of the ''Strident'' model used in the ''Halo 4'' cutscenes. | |||
File:H4 SpOps StridentFrigate Render 4.jpg|A render of the ''Strident'' model used in the ''Halo 4'' cutscenes. | |||
File:H4 SpOps StridentFrigate Render 5.jpg|A render of the ''Strident'' model used in the ''Halo 4'' cutscenes. | |||
File:H4 SpOps StridentFrigate Render 6.jpg|A render of the ''Strident'' model used in the ''Halo 4'' cutscenes. | |||
File:H4 SpOps StridentFrigate Render 7.jpg|A render of the ''Strident'' model used in the ''Halo 4'' cutscenes. | |||
File:H4 SpOps StridentFrigate Render 8.jpg|A render of the ''Strident'' model used in the ''Halo 4'' cutscenes. | |||
File:H4 SpOps StridentFrigate Render 9.jpg|A render of the ''Strident'' model used in the ''Halo 4'' cutscenes. | |||
File:H4 SpOps StridentFrigate Render 10.jpg|A render of the ''Strident'' model used in the ''Halo 4'' cutscenes. | |||
File:H4 SpOps StridentFrigate Render 11.jpg|A render of the ''Strident'' model used in the ''Halo 4'' cutscenes. | |||
File:H4 SpOps StridentFrigate Render 12.jpg|A render of the ''Strident'' model used in the ''Halo 4'' cutscenes. | |||
File:H4 SpOps StridentFrigate Render 13.jpg|A render of the ''Strident'' model used in the ''Halo 4'' cutscenes. | |||
File:H4 SpOps StridentFrigate Render 14.jpg|A render of the ''Strident'' model used in the ''Halo 4'' cutscenes. | |||
File:H4 SpOps StridentFrigate Render 15.jpg|A render of the ''Strident'' model used in the ''Halo 4'' cutscenes. | |||
File:H4 SpOps StridentFrigate Render 16.jpg|A render of the ''Strident'' model used in the ''Halo 4'' cutscenes. | |||
File:H4 SpOps StridentFrigate Render 17.jpg|A render of the ''Strident'' model used in the ''Halo 4'' cutscenes. | |||
File:H4 SpOps StridentFrigate Render 18.jpg|A render of the ''Strident'' model used in the ''Halo 4'' cutscenes. | |||
File:H4 SpOps StridentFrigate Render 19.jpg|A render of the ''Strident'' model used in the ''Halo 4'' cutscenes. | |||
File:H4 SpOps StridentFrigate Render 20.jpg|A render of the ''Strident'' model used in the ''Halo 4'' cutscenes. | |||
File:H4 SpOps StridentFrigate Render 21.jpg|A render of the ''Strident'' model used in the ''Halo 4'' cutscenes. | |||
File:H4 SpOps StridentFrigate Render 22.jpg|A render of the ''Strident'' model used in the ''Halo 4'' cutscenes. | |||
File:H4 SpOps StridentFrigate Render 23.jpg|A render of the ''Strident'' model used in the ''Halo 4'' cutscenes. | |||
File:H4 SpOps StridentFrigate Render 24.jpg|A render of the ''Strident'' model used in the ''Halo 4'' cutscenes. | |||
File:H4 SpOps StridentFrigate Render 25.jpg|A render of the ''Strident'' model used in the ''Halo 4'' cutscenes. | |||
File:H4 SpOps StridentFrigate Render 26.jpg|A render of the ''Strident'' model used in the ''Halo 4'' cutscenes. | |||
File:H4 SpOps StridentFrigate Render 27.jpg|A render of the ''Strident'' model used in the ''Halo 4'' cutscenes. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Mythos]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Halo Mythos]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''{{ | *''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Winter Contention]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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{{Human Ships}} | {{Human Ships}} | ||