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[[File:HaloReach - UNSCFrigate.png|thumb|250px|A ''Paris''-class UNSC frigate.]] | |||
''' | A '''frigate''' is a type of [[light capital warship]] in both the [[United Nations Space Command]] and [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[fleet]]s. Like their seaborne counterparts, frigates are defined as medium-tonnage vessels, larger than [[corvette]]s, more versatile than [[destroyer]]s and smaller than [[cruiser]]s. | ||
==Covenant== | ==Role== | ||
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 [[D77-TC Pelican|dropships]] and armor complements. The UNSC has also employed [[UNSC light frigate|light frigates]] equipped with stealth systems in a specialized reconnaissance role.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 35''</ref> Covenant frigates are not as commonly seen as their UNSC counterparts, but one of their roles appears to be escorting larger ships such as [[destroyer]]s or [[carrier]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 145''</ref> | |||
==Known frigate classes== | |||
===Covenant=== | |||
*[[Covenant frigate]] - A small ship with little armament or [[energy shielding]]. | *[[Covenant frigate]] - A small ship with little armament or [[energy shielding]]. | ||
*[[CAR-class frigate]] - Another class of Covenant frigate. | *[[CAR-class frigate]] - Another class of Covenant frigate. | ||
==UNSC== | ===UNSC=== | ||
*[[UNSC frigate]] - A small ship that supports larger ships and ferries equipment and soldiers. | *[[UNSC frigate]] - A small ship that supports larger ships and ferries equipment and soldiers. | ||
*[[UNSC light frigate]] - A small ship, much like the UNSC frigate. | *[[UNSC light frigate]] - A small ship, much like the UNSC frigate. | ||
*[[Paris-class heavy frigate|''Paris''-class heavy frigate]] - A heavier variant of the standard UNSC frigate. | *[[Paris-class heavy frigate|''Paris''-class heavy frigate]] - A heavier variant of the standard UNSC frigate. | ||
==Sources== | |||
<references/> | |||
==External link== | |||
*[[Wikipedia:Frigate|Wikipedia article on seaborne frigates]] | |||
{{Ship types}} | |||
[[Category:Ship Classifications]] | [[Category:Ship Classifications]] | ||
Revision as of 04:08, June 29, 2011
A frigate is a type of light capital warship in both the United Nations Space Command and Covenant fleets. Like their seaborne counterparts, frigates are defined as medium-tonnage vessels, larger than corvettes, more versatile than destroyers and smaller than cruisers.
Role
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]
Known frigate classes
Covenant
- Covenant frigate - A small ship with little armament or energy shielding.
- CAR-class frigate - Another class of Covenant frigate.
UNSC
- UNSC frigate - A small ship that supports larger ships and ferries equipment and soldiers.
- UNSC light frigate - A small ship, much like the UNSC frigate.
- Paris-class heavy frigate - A heavier variant of the standard UNSC frigate.
Sources
- ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 35
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 145
External link
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