Frigate
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A frigate is a type of warship in both the United Nations Space Command and Covenant fleets. Frigates appear to be larger than corvettes, more versatile than destroyers and smaller than cruisers.
Summary[edit]
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 dropships and armor complements. The UNSC has also employed light frigates equipped with stealth systems in a specialized reconnaissance role.[1] Covenant frigates are not as commonly seen as their UNSC counterparts, but one of their roles appears to be escorting larger ships such as destroyers or carriers.[2]
Types[edit]
Human[edit]
UNSC[edit]
- Main article: UNSC frigate
- Charon-class light frigate - A lightly armed and armored variant; able to carry a large complement.[3]
UNSC Aegis Fate, a Charon-class frigate
- Stalwart-class light frigate - A variant that balances troop transportation and designed with planetary defense in mind.[3]
UNSC In Amber Clad, a Stalwart-class frigate
- Paris-class heavy frigate - A frigate type with more armor and weapons.[3]
A Paris-class frigate
- Strident-class heavy frigate - A post-war, shielded frigate.[3]
A Strident-class frigate
- Anlace-class light frigate - Designed as a lifting body, with directed energy weapons.[4]
An Anlace-class frigate
- Mulsanne-class light frigate - A frigate armed with a Brightlance reflex laser in addition to conventional weapons.
A Mulsanne-class light frigate
Covenant[edit]
- Main article: Covenant frigate
- Ester-pattern armored frigate - A type of Covenant frigate.[5]
Forerunner[edit]
- Second-order fast frigate - A light capital ship.[6]
Gameplay[edit]
- Main article: Frigate (gameplay)
A number of frigates appear in several Halo games. Frigates are also units available to use in the table top game Halo: Fleet Battles.
Sources[edit]
- ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 35
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 145
- ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint, UNSC Frigate (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Calm in the Storm (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), p. 274
- ^ Halo: Silentium, String 5
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