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|type = [[UNSC corvette|Corvette]]{{Ref/Reuse|CFFoundations}} | |type = [[UNSC corvette|Corvette]]{{Ref/Reuse|CFFoundations}} | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
''Lancer''-class corvettes were the fastest [[warship]]s available to the [[CMA Navy]] and [[UNSC Navy]] at the time of its introduction. Long and sleek, they evoked speed even when docked.{{Ref/Reuse|CFFoundations}} | ''Lancer''-class corvettes were the fastest [[warship]]s available to the [[CMA Navy]] and [[UNSC Navy]] at the time of its introduction. Long and sleek, they evoked speed even when docked.{{Ref/Reuse|CFFoundations}} | ||
The primary armament of the ''Lancer'' are its rapid-fire [[Naval autocannon|naval coilguns]], which allowed it to harass large [[Covenant]] [[Covenant starship|ships]] from a relatively safe distance, and eliminate smaller vessels before they could get into plasma torpedo range. Its relatively small magazine capacity means that a typical strategy is for ''Lancer'' squadrons to "dump rods" early in the engagement and then attempt to disengage to behind the main fleet and replenish their stores.{{Ref/Reuse|CFFoundations}} | |||
The primary armament of the ''Lancer'' are its rapid-fire [[Naval autocannon|naval coilguns]], which allowed it to harass large [[Covenant]] [[Covenant starship|ships]] from a relatively safe distance, and eliminate smaller vessels before they could get into plasma torpedo range. Its relatively small | |||
==Ships of the line== | ==Ships of the line== | ||
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Over-gunned and under-ranged for most [[Insurrection]]-era deployments, the ''Lancer''-class found its calling in the months and years following the Covenant's [[First Battle of Harvest|assault]] on [[Harvest]].{{Ref/Reuse|CFFoundations}} | Over-gunned and under-ranged for most [[Insurrection]]-era deployments, the ''Lancer''-class found its calling in the months and years following the Covenant's [[First Battle of Harvest|assault]] on [[Harvest]].{{Ref/Reuse|CFFoundations}} | ||
The | The class’s limited endurance—both in terms of ship stores and fuel—restricted their use in wartime expeditionary operations, and most were relegated to internal patrol and planetary defense picket duties. Many were even stripped of their [[slipspace]] [[Slipspace drive|drive]]s, with the extra space used for additional ammunition and crew comforts.{{Ref/Reuse|CFFoundations}} | ||
==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
The ''Lancer''-class' appearance originated as a part of | The ''Lancer''-class' appearance originated as a part of design exploration exercise for UNSC ships, done as a collaboration between the narrative and concept teams at [[343 Industries]], during the development of ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' and the [[2022]] edition of the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)|Halo Encyclopedia]]''. This was the result of a fortiutous alignment of interests, which allowed them to leverage the ideas generated for multiple purposes; the narrative team wished to further flesh out the UNSC fleet, while the concept team needed to craft ship designs for ''Infinite'', which would ultimately culminate in the {{Class|Mulsanne|light frigate}} seen in-game.{{Ref/Reuse|CFFoundations}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/PeOmqB|Site=ArtStation|Page=Halo Infinite Space Ship Concept Art|D=17|M=1|Y=2022}} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
