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{{Title|''DAS''-class storm cutter}}
{{Title|''Mutan Et''-pattern storm cutter}}
{{Era|HCW|Post}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Ship class infobox
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|mass=41,000 metric tons<ref name="warfleet"/>
*[[Kig-Yar]] pirates{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
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*4 [[Plasma beam emitter|Enteros-pattern plasma beams]]<ref name="warfleet"/>
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|power           = [[Pinch fusion reactor]]
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]<ref name="warfleet"/>
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|introduced=
|slipspace drive = [[Borer]]
|affiliation=*[[Covenant]] {{C|formerly}}<ref name="CF"/>
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*[[Kig-Yar]] pirates
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*15 [[Menial]]s{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
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*10 Warriors{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
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The '''''DAS''-class storm cutter''' is a class of light [[warship]] and attack ship formerly serviced by the [[Covenant fleet|fleet]] of the [[Covenant Empire]], now in use by its [[Covenant remnants|successor factions]].<ref name="CF"/> 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 name="warfleet"/>
The '''''Mutan Et''-pattern storm cutter'''{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} {{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]], they are primarily used for pursuit, scouting, and harassment in battle and are regarded as relentless and elusive.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}


==Specifications==
==Overview==
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 name="warfleet"/>
===Design details===
The ''Mutan Et'' [[design pattern]] are small [[warship]]s at 225 meters in length and with a mass of 41,000 metric tons.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} This places them in a similar scale and tonnage as the [[UNSC corvette|corvettes]] of the [[UNSC Navy]], such as the {{Class|Gladius|heavy corvette|}}, {{Class|Scholte|missile corvette|}} and the {{Class|Sahara|heavy prowler}}.


''DAS''-class storm cutters are armed with four [[Plasma lance|Emri Ka-pattern light plasma lances]], four [[Plasma beam emitter|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|Obedientiary]].<ref name="warfleet"/>
===Armaments===
''Mutan Et''-pattern storm cutters are armed with four [[Plasma lance|''Emri Ka''-pattern light plasma lances]], four [[Plasma beam emitter|''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.  


==Operational history==
===Crew and complement===
''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. Following the Covenant's collapse in [[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 name="warfleet"/>
Storm cutters are crewed by one [[Superior]] and fifteen [[Menial]]s, alongside a small complement of ten Warriors led by a single [[Obedientiary]].{{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 name="CF"/>
===Defenses===
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]], ''Mutan Et''-pattern storm cutters rely on active jammers, deception field generators, and auto-repair systems to ensure the vessels remain combat effective.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}


==Ships of the line==
==Ships of the line==
*''[[Divine Breath]]'' – Operated by [[Kig-Yar]], engaged in smuggling and [[piracy]] operations over [[New Carthage]] in [[2554]].<ref name="CF"/>
*''[[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 name="CF"/>
*''[[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]]}}
*''[[Mark of Prophecy]]'' – Operated by Kig-Yar, engaged in smuggling and piracy operations over New Carthage in 2554.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
 
==Operational history==
[[File:HWF Storm cutter vs Gladius.jpg|thumb|250px|Two storm cutters; ''[[Divine Breath]]'' and ''[[Mark of Prophecy]]'', engaged over New Carthage.]]
===Human-Covenant war===
''Mutan Et''-pattern 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,  ''[[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 storm cutters ''[[Divine Breath]]'' and ''[[Mark of Prophecy]]'' were employed by Kig-Yar [[Piracy|pirates]] over the [[Human colonies|colony world]] of [[New Carthage]], leading to an engagement with the {{Class|Gladius|heavy corvette}} {{UNSCShip|Sagan Blue}}.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}


==Behind the scenes==
==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 name="CF"/>
The ''Mutan Et''-pattern 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/Site|Id=CFFrosty|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/stay-frosty|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Stay Frosty|D=17|M=06|Y=2018}}


==Gallery==
==List of appearances==
<gallery>
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Fm}}
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>


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


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[[Category:Mutan Et-pattern storm cutters| ]]
[[Category:Covenant ship classes]]
[[Category:Covenant ship classes]]
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Latest revision as of 14:05, August 15, 2024

Mutan Et-pattern
Starboard profile of a Mutan Et-pattern storm cutter.
Class attributes

Identification:

UNSC Three-letter code: DAS[1]

Operators:

Manufacturer:

Primary Assembly Forges[1]

In service:

Sixth Age of Conflict-present[2]

General characteristics

Type:

Attack ship[1]

Length:

225 meters (740 ft)[1][2]

Mass:

41,000 metric tons[1][2]

Power plant:

Pinch fusion reactor

Maneuver drive:

Repulsor engines

Slipspace drive:

Borer

Crew:

Complement:

Hull:

Nanolaminate plating[1]

Shielding:

Energy shielding-equipped

Sensors:

Hyperscanner detector

Armaments:

 

The Mutan Et-pattern storm cutter[2] (UNSC three-letter classification: DAS-class storm cutter) is a class of light attack ship formerly serviced by the fleet of the Covenant, now in use by its successor factions. Once manufactured by the Primary Assembly Forges of High Charity, they are primarily used for pursuit, scouting, and harassment in battle and are regarded as relentless and elusive.[1]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The Mutan Et design pattern are small warships at 225 meters in length and with a mass of 41,000 metric tons.[1][2] This places them in a similar scale and tonnage as the corvettes of the UNSC Navy, such as the Gladius-class, Scholte-class and the Sahara-class heavy prowler.

Armaments[edit]

Mutan Et-pattern storm cutters are armed with four Emri Ka-pattern light plasma lances, four Enteros-pattern plasma beam emitters, and four 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.

Crew and complement[edit]

Storm cutters are crewed by one Superior and fifteen Menials, alongside a small complement of ten Warriors led by a single Obedientiary.[1]

Defenses[edit]

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, Mutan Et-pattern storm cutters rely on active jammers, deception field generators, and auto-repair systems to ensure the vessels remain combat effective.[1]

Ships of the line[edit]

Operational history[edit]

Two storm cutters; Divine Breath and Mark of Prophecy, engaged over New Carthage.

Human-Covenant war[edit]

Mutan Et-pattern storm cutters were employed by the Covenant's 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.[1] In at least one instance, Heresy's Sorrow harassed UNSC's supply lines and UEG trade routes.[3]

Post-war[edit]

Following the Covenant's collapse in December 2552, many of these storm cutters have fallen into the hands of Kig-Yar raiders and the empire's various successor factions.[1] In 2554, the storm cutters Divine Breath and Mark of Prophecy were employed by Kig-Yar pirates over the colony world of New Carthage, leading to an engagement with the Gladius-class heavy corvette UNSC Sagan Blue.[1]

Production notes[edit]

The Mutan Et-pattern storm cutter was first introduced in Halo: Warfleet, with the 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.[4]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y Halo: Warfleet, page 18
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 269
  3. ^ a b Halo Infinite, High Value Target dossier, Inka 'Saham
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Stay Frosty (Retrieved on Jun 17, 2018) [archive]

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