Editing Mutan Et-pattern storm cutter

{{Title|''Mutan Et''-pattern storm cutter}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Ship class infobox
|name=''Mutan Et''-pattern storm cutter
|image=[[File:HWF Render DAS-ClassStormCutter.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges|Primary Assembly Forges]]{{Ref/Book|Id=warfleet|HWF|Page=18}}
|class=
|role=*Scouting{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*Pursuit and attack{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*Harassment{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
|length={{Convert|225|m|ft|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|width=
|height=
|mass=41,000 metric tons{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|power=
|engine=[[Repulsor engine]]s
|slipspace drive=
|navigation=
|hull=[[Nanolaminate|Nanolaminate plating]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
|armament=*4 [[Plasma lance|''Emri Ka''-pattern light plasma lances]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*4 [[Energy projector|''Enteros''-pattern plasma beams]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*4 [[Pulse laser turret|''Phot Et''-pattern pulse lasers]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|complement=*1 [[Sangheili Major|Obedientary]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*10 Warriors{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
|crew=1 Superior, 15 Menials{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
|othersystems=[[Hyperscanner]] detector
|era=*[[Human-Covenant War]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
|introduced=[[Age of Conflict|Sixth Age of Conflict]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|affiliation=*[[Covenant]] {{C|formerly}}{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*[[Covenant remnants]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*[[Kig-Yar]] pirates{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}}}
The '''''Mutan Et''-pattern storm cutter'''{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=269}} {{3Letter|DAS|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}}

==Design details==
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 and UEG trade routes.{{Ref/Reuse|HVTsaham}}

===Post-war===
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}}

==Ships of the line==
===''Mutan Et'' pattern===
*''[[Divine Breath]]'' – Operated by [[Kig-Yar]], engaged in smuggling and [[piracy]] operations over [[New Carthage]] in [[2554]].{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*''[[Mark of Prophecy]]'' – Operated by Kig-Yar, engaged in smuggling and piracy operations over New Carthage in 2554.{{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|[[High Value Target]] dossier, [[Inka 'Saham]]}}

==Production notes==
The ''DAS''-class storm cutter was first introduced in ''[[Halo: Warfleet]]'', with the [[Halo Story Bible|''Halo'' Story Bible]] previously containing only a handful of technical details on the class. After determining the dimensions of the storm cutter from the Story Bible's notes and [[Isaac Hannaford]]'s reference render of the ship, [[Kenneth Peters]] was able to derive crew, mass, and armament details for ''Warfleet''.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Divine Breath.png|A DAS-class storm cutter engaged over New Carthage; note the unique pronged design of the vessel. 
File:HWF Storm cutter vs Gladius.jpg|Two storm cutters engaged over New Carthage.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Fm}}

==Sources==
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