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[[File:Enc22 SoTP CAR.png|300px|thumb|An ''Ester''-pattern armored frigate.]]
[[File:Enc22 SoTP CAR.png|300px|thumb|An ''Ester''-pattern armored frigate.]]
The '''Covenant frigate'''<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 192''</ref> is a medium-tonnage warship type in the [[Covenant]] [[Covenant fleet|fleet]]. After the war's end, numerous frigates fell into the hands of various [[Covenant remnants|Covenant remnant factions]], such as the [[Servants of the Abiding Truth]].
'''Frigates''' are a type of small-medium tonnage warship utilised by the now-defunct [[Covenant fleet|navy]] of the [[Covenant]] empire, and its many [[Covenant remnants|remnants]].


==Classes==
==Classes==
The only known frigate class is the {{Pattern|Ester|armored frigate}}, also known to humanity as ''CAR''-class frigate. The given "R", or Reverence in the frigate's three-letter classification code, "CAR", denotes that the frigate is capable of conducting reconnaissance missions and is capable of excavating [[Forerunner]] artifacts.
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There is an unidentified model of frigate that are equipped with multiple [[pulse laser turret]]s, four point-defense guns and one-three [[plasma turret]]s on a lateral surface. They have participated in most [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]]-[[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] ship-to-ship engagements. Although smaller than most other Covenant capital ships, they are still larger than a [[UNSC frigate]] or [[UNSC destroyer]] at around a thousand of meters.<ref name=pg268>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 268''</ref> Like most other Covenant warships, frigates have a curving, bulbous shape and are equipped with energy shields. Furthermore, the [[Sangheili]] equipped their warships with anti-[[plasma turret|plasma torpedo]] "counter guiding signal" systems. It is also equipped with [[energy shielding]], resistant to 1 {{Class|Shiva|nuclear missile}} or 1 [[energy projector]] shot, and its hull is resistant to 1 [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC]] round and 225 [[Archer missile]]s or 1 plasma torpedo.{{Citation needed}} The [[Jiralhanae]] stole this technology during the [[Great Schism]] and equipped some of their frigates, such as the ''[[Revenant (ship)|Revenant]]'', ''[[Twilight Compunction]]'' and ''[[Tenebrous]]'', with such devices. However, they did not understand the full intricacies of the system, thus limiting their effectiveness.<ref name="GoO22">'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''Chapter 22''</ref>
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There is also a different unidentified model of frigate. Measuring {{Convert|550|m|ft|sigfig=3|sp=us}} in length and {{Convert|110|m|ft|sigfig=3|sp=us}} in width, it has a teardrop-shaped profile, with a long, tapering tail that curl up into an open hook. It has at least one [[hangar bay]], which is mounted on the frigate's belly, which was built in an oblong shape that was twenty metres wide and thirty metres deep. It could accommodate at least five {{Pattern|Elsedda|Banshee}}s.{{Ref/Reuse|HSS2}} One, the ''[[Radiant Arrow]]'' assigned to the [[Fleet of Inexorable Obedience]], was in orbit over [[Netherop]].<ref name="HSS2">'''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''', ''Chapter 2''</ref>
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There is another unidentified model of frigate that is shaped like a "long-necked disk", with a dovetail stern. It carried multiple weapon systems including secondary pulse laser turrets and a primary unknown weapon system. The frigate also carried a self-destruct system. One such vessel, ''[[Steadfast Strike]]'', was part of the [[Flotilla of Unsung Piety]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=HO4|Oblv|Chapter=4}}
|'''{{Pattern|A'uzr|sword frigate}}'''|| [[File:SwordOfHarmony.png|250px]] || {{Convert|2821.5|ft|m|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CFConcert|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-concert-of-words|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Concert of Worlds|D=25|M=09|Y=2023}} || Alternatively referred to as "command frigates",{{Ref/Novel|HOut|Chapter=23}} the ''A'uzr''-pattern {{3Letter|SCC|sword frigate}} is a class of warship used by the Covenant to command flotillas of smaller warships. They have much in common with the {{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}}s of the empire, and have been prominently used by the [[Swords of Sanghelios]]. They have a stacked hull,{{Ref/Novel|HOut|Chapter=4}}{{Ref/Novel|HOut|Chapter=21}} and are one of several [[design pattern]] variants under the SCC-class heading.{{Ref/Reuse|CFConcert}}
 
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The Sangheili command frigate{{Ref/Novel|HOut|Chapter=23}} ''[[Sword of Harmony]]'' has been described as having a "stacked hull".{{Ref/Novel|HOut|Chapter=4}}{{Ref/Novel|HOut|Chapter=21}}
|'''{{Pattern|Ester|armored frigate}}'''|| [[File:Enc22 SoTP CAR.png|250px]] || {{Convert|3280|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=267}} || The ''Ester''-pattern {{3Letter|CAR|armored frigate}} is a class of warship used by the Covenant to command flotillas of smaller warships. They have much in common with the {{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}}s of the empire, and have been prominently used by the [[Swords of Sanghelios]].
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|Unidentified class (''[[Radiant Arrow]]'') || || {{Convert|550|m|ft|sigfig=3|sp=us}} {{C|width}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=HSS2|HSS|Chapter=2}}<br>{{Convert|110|m|ft|sigfig=3|sp=us}} {{C|width}}{{Ref/Reuse|HSS2}} || This unidentified vessel is much smaller than the aforementioned frigate examples. It has a teardrop-shaped profile, with a long, tapering tail that curls up into an open hook. It has at least one [[hangar bay]], which is mounted on the frigate's belly, which was built in an oblong shape that was twenty metres wide and thirty metres deep. It can accommodate at least five {{Pattern|Elsedda|Banshee}}s. One such example, ''[[Radiant Arrow]]'', served as part of the [[Fleet of Inexorable Obedience]] in [[2526]].{{Ref/Reuse|HSS2}}
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|Unidentified class (''[[Steadfast Strike]]'') || || Width less than {{Convert|400|m|ft|sp=us}} (the width of {{UNSCShip|Phyllis Wheatley}}'s salvage bay){{Ref/Novel|Oblv|Chapter=15}} || This unidentified vessel is shaped like a "long-necked disk", with a dovetail stern. It carried multiple weapon systems including secondary pulse laser turrets and a primary unknown weapon system. The frigate also carried a self-destruct system. One such vessel, ''[[Steadfast Strike]]'', was part of the [[Flotilla of Unsung Piety]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=HO4|Oblv|Chapter=4}}
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<!--There is an unidentified model of frigate that are equipped with multiple [[pulse laser turret]]s, four point-defense guns and one-three [[plasma turret]]s on a lateral surface. They have participated in most [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]]-[[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] ship-to-ship engagements. Although smaller than most other Covenant capital ships, they are still larger than a [[UNSC frigate]] or [[UNSC destroyer]] at around a thousand of meters.<ref name=pg268>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 268''</ref> Like most other Covenant warships, frigates have a curving, bulbous shape and are equipped with energy shields. Furthermore, the [[Sangheili]] equipped their warships with anti-[[plasma turret|plasma torpedo]] "counter guiding signal" systems. It is also equipped with [[energy shielding]], resistant to 1 {{Class|Shiva|nuclear missile}} or 1 [[energy projector]] shot, and its hull is resistant to 1 [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC]] round and 225 [[Archer missile]]s or 1 plasma torpedo.{{Citation needed}} The [[Jiralhanae]] stole this technology during the [[Great Schism]] and equipped some of their frigates, such as the ''[[Revenant (ship)|Revenant]]'', ''[[Twilight Compunction]]'' and ''[[Tenebrous]]'', with such devices. However, they did not understand the full intricacies of the system, thus limiting their effectiveness.<ref name="GoO22">'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''Chapter 22''</ref>-->


==Known frigates==
==Known frigates==
*{{Pattern|A'uzr|sword frigate}}
**''[[Sword of Harmony]]''
*{{Pattern|Ester|armored frigate}}
*{{Pattern|Ester|armored frigate}}
**''[[Contrition]]''  
**''[[Contrition]]''  
**''[[Penance (ship)|Penance]]''  
**''[[Penance (ship)|Penance]]''  
**''[[Revenant (ship)|Revenant]]''{{Ref/Generic|Id=CARNote|See the [[Ester-pattern armored frigate#Production notes|production notes]] of the ''Ester''-pattern frigate article.}}
**''[[Tenebrous]]''{{Ref/Reuse|CARNote}}
**''[[Twilight Compunction]]''{{Ref/Reuse|CARNote}}
*The following frigates have no confirmation on what classes they are:
*The following frigates have no confirmation on what classes they are:
**''[[Certain Prophecy]]''
**''[[Certain Prophecy]]''
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**''[[Reprisal's Fire]]''
**''[[Reprisal's Fire]]''
**''[[Retribution's Promise]]''
**''[[Retribution's Promise]]''
**''[[Revenant (ship)|Revenant]]''
**''[[Steadfast Strike]]''
**''[[Steadfast Strike]]''
**''[[Tenebrous]]''
**''[[Transforming Splendor]]''
**''[[Transforming Splendor]]''
**''[[Twilight Compunction]]''
**''[[Unflinching Resolve]]''
**''[[Unflinching Resolve]]''
**''[[Vengeful Deed]]''
**''[[Vengeful Deed]]''

Revision as of 17:47, September 26, 2023

A render of the CAR-class frigate modelled by Jared Harris for the fan mod Sins of the Prophets - used in the 2022 Halo Encyclopedia.
An Ester-pattern armored frigate.

Frigates are a type of small-medium tonnage warship utilised by the now-defunct navy of the Covenant empire, and its many remnants.

Classes

Class Image Size Details
A'uzr-pattern sword frigate Illustration for the A'uzr-pattern sword frigate, based on an old concept piece for the Ceudar-pattern heavy corvette done by Glenn Israel. The colouration and additional modifications were done by 343 artist Salvatorre Yazzie. 860.0 meters (2,821.5 ft)[1] Alternatively referred to as "command frigates",[2] the A'uzr-pattern (UNSC three-letter classification: SCC-class sword frigate) is a class of warship used by the Covenant to command flotillas of smaller warships. They have much in common with the Ceudar-pattern heavy corvettes of the empire, and have been prominently used by the Swords of Sanghelios. They have a stacked hull,[3][4] and are one of several design pattern variants under the SCC-class heading.[1]
Ester-pattern armored frigate A render of the CAR-class frigate modelled by Jared Harris for the fan mod Sins of the Prophets - used in the 2022 Halo Encyclopedia. 1,000 meters (3,280 ft)[5] The Ester-pattern (UNSC three-letter classification: CAR-class armored frigate) is a class of warship used by the Covenant to command flotillas of smaller warships. They have much in common with the Ceudar-pattern heavy corvettes of the empire, and have been prominently used by the Swords of Sanghelios.
Unidentified class (Radiant Arrow) 550 meters (1,800 ft) (width)[6]
110 meters (361 ft) (width)[6]		 This unidentified vessel is much smaller than the aforementioned frigate examples. It has a teardrop-shaped profile, with a long, tapering tail that curls up into an open hook. It has at least one hangar bay, which is mounted on the frigate's belly, which was built in an oblong shape that was twenty metres wide and thirty metres deep. It can accommodate at least five Elsedda-pattern Banshees. One such example, Radiant Arrow, served as part of the Fleet of Inexorable Obedience in 2526.[6]
Unidentified class (Steadfast Strike) Width less than 400 meters (1,300 ft) (the width of UNSC Phyllis Wheatley's salvage bay)[7] This unidentified vessel is shaped like a "long-necked disk", with a dovetail stern. It carried multiple weapon systems including secondary pulse laser turrets and a primary unknown weapon system. The frigate also carried a self-destruct system. One such vessel, Steadfast Strike, was part of the Flotilla of Unsung Piety.[8]

Known frigates

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Concert of Worlds (Retrieved on Sep 25, 2023) [archive]
  2. ^ Halo: Outcasts, chapter 23
  3. ^ Halo: Outcasts, chapter 4
  4. ^ Halo: Outcasts, chapter 21
  5. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 267
  6. ^ a b c Halo: Silent Storm, chapter 2
  7. ^ Halo: Oblivion, chapter 15
  8. ^ Halo: Oblivion, chapter 4
  9. ^ a b c See the production notes of the Ester-pattern frigate article.

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