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{{Title|''Diligence''-class destroyer}}
{{Title|''Diligence''-class light destroyer}}
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{{Status|Canon}}
{{Ship class infobox
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|caption        = UNSC ''Winged Hussar'', a ''Diligence''-class destroyer retrofitted with two outrigger MACs.
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*[[Colonial Military Administration]]
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|complement      = [[M8900 drop pod|M8900 SOIEVs]]{{Ref/Film|Id=Babysitter|HLeg|Episode=The Babysitter}}
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*6 [[Sentry autocannon|M60 Sentry naval autocannon turrets]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*40 [[Ares missile|M35 Ares missile launchers]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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The '''''Diligence''-class light destroyer''' was a class of [[UNSC destroyer|destroyer]] used by the [[CMA Navy]] throughout the 25th century.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|CFClarity}}


The '''''Diligence''-class destroyer''' was a class of [[UNSC destroyer|destroyer]] in service with the [[UNSC Navy]] and the [[Colonial Military Administration]].<ref name="canonfodder">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-clarity-grace '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Clarity & Grace '']</ref>
==Overview==
===Design details===
The ''Diligence''-class is an older classification of warship entered into service during the 25th century, originally classified as a [[cruiser]]. During the era in which it was designed, [[human starship]]s had much less firepower than their successors, resulting in a ship that is-by modern standards-substantially underarmed. As such, it was reclassified as a [[UNSC destroyer|destroyer]] later in its life to better reflect the evolving standard of ship construction.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


==Operational history==
===Armaments===
Some ''Diligence''-class destroyers were operated by the [[Colonial Military Administration]] as peacekeeping ships. By [[2525]], the class had been retired for decades. However, with the dawn of the [[Human-Covenant War]], some were brought back into service with the [[UNSC Navy]] and were retrofitted for [[Space warfare|combat]] against the [[Covenant]].{{Ref/Reuse|canonfodder}}
The ''Diligence'' was introduced in the 25th century prior to the onset of the [[Insurrection]]. As such, it predates the introduction of the [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]] (MAC) as a standard warship armament, and thus instead relies on a variety of [[naval autocannon]]s and missiles for its primary armaments. The primary armament of the ship is a single [[Spitfire naval coilgun battery|Mark 33 Spitfire]] naval autocannon, supplemented by six [[Sentry autocannon|M60 Sentry]] autocannons. Additionally, the ship is outfitted with forty [[Ares missile|M35 Ares missile]] launchers, and for point-defence carries ten [[M710 Bulwark point defense gun]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


During or after [[2540]], a ''Diligence''-class destroyer, the {{UNSCShip|Kronstadt}}, deployed a squad of [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] and a [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-II commando]], [[Cal-141]], via [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|SOEIV]] to the Covenant-occupied planet [[Heian]]. The commando team infiltrated a former alien settlement, where they engaged several [[Unggoy]] and a [[Jiralhanae]] [[Unidentified Jiralhanae chieftain (Heian)|chieftain]] before assassinating a Covenant [[Unidentified Prophet (Heian)|Prophet]]. After the mission, which resulted in the deaths of the Spartan and [[Checkman|one ODST]], the vessel retrieved the survivors.<ref>'''Halo Legends''', ''The Babysitter''</ref>
Beginning in [[2496]], the ''Diligence''-class began a series of refits that resulted in ships of the class being retrofitted with two "outrigger" MACs to help the ship stay competitive with more modern destroyer designs, such as the {{Class|Hillsborough|heavy destroyer}} introduced only three years later in [[2499]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


==Ships of the line==
==Ships of the line==
*{{UNSCShip|Diligence}} – The [[Wikipedia:Lead ship|lead ship]] of the class<ref>[[Stephen Loftus]] on the [[Talk:Autumn-class heavy cruiser|''Autumn'' class' talk page]]</ref>
*{{UNSCShip|Diligence}} – The [[Wikipedia:Lead ship|lead ship]] of the class{{Ref/Generic|Id=Loftus|[[Stephen Loftus]] on the [[Talk:Autumn-class heavy cruiser|''Autumn'' class' talk page]]}}
*{{UNSCShip|Kronstadt}} – Participated in [[Operation: GREY VEIL]]
*{{UNSCShip|Kronstadt}} (DD-993) – Participated in [[Operation: GREY VEIL]].{{Ref/Reuse|CFClarity}}
*{{UNSCShip|Winged Hussar}} (DD-439){{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


==Operational history==
The ''Diligence''-class light destroyer entered service within the [[CMA Navy]] in [[2433]]. Originally classified as a cruiser, the ''Diligence''-class was eventually reclassified as a destroyer as ships grew in firepower and mass. Starting in [[2496]], the class was fitted with two powerful outrigger [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC]] systems—one on each side of its main fuselage.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Some ''Diligence''-class destroyers were operated by the [[Colonial Military Authority]] as peacekeeping ships,{{Ref/Reuse|CFClarity}}, seeing active use within the CMA Navy for over a century.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} By [[2525]], the class had been retired for decades. However, with the dawn of the [[Human-Covenant War]], some were brought back into service with the [[UNSC Navy]] and were retrofitted for [[Space warfare|combat]] against the [[Covenant]].{{Ref/Reuse|CFClarity}}
In [[2544]],{{Ref/Site|Id=CFShocks|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-system-shocks|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - System Shocks|D=30|M=06|Y=2023}} a ''Diligence''-class destroyer, the {{UNSCShip|Kronstadt}}, deployed a squad of [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] and a [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-II commando]], [[Cal-141]], via [[M8900 drop pod|M8900 SOEIV]] to the Covenant-occupied planet [[Heian]]. The commando team infiltrated a former alien settlement, where they engaged several [[Unggoy]] and a [[Jiralhanae]] [[Unidentified Jiralhanae chieftain (Heian)|chieftain]] before assassinating a Covenant [[Unidentified Prophet (Heian)|Prophet]]. After the mission, which resulted in the deaths of the Spartan and [[Checkman|one ODST]], the vessel retrieved the survivors.{{Ref/Reuse|Babysitter}}{{Ref/Reuse|CFClarity}}
{{Clear}}
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HLeg TheBabysitter SOIEVDeployment.png|UNSC ''Kronstadt'' deploying its SOIEVs over Heian, showcasing the destroyer's full form.
File:HL_TheBabysitter_DilligenceCompilation.png|A compilation of the panning shot of the ''Kronstadt'', showing the destroyer's full form.
File:HL_TheBabysitter_DilligenceCompilation.png|A compilation of the panning shot of the ''Kronstadt'', showing the destroyer's full form.
File:Legends_ship2.png|The toward section of the UNSC ''Kronstadt''
File:HLeg TheBabysitter KronstadtForemast.png|The front mast of UNSC ''Krondstadt''.
File:HL Babysitter 993-DD.JPG|A portside view of the ''Kronstadt''
File:HLeg TheBabysitter KronstadtEngines.png|The toward section of UNSC ''Kronstadt''
File:HLeg TheBabysitter KronstadtTurrets.png|The side M60 Sentry turrets of UNSC ''Kronstadt''.
File:TheBabysitter Mess Concept.png|The [[mess hall]] of the ''Kronstadt''
File:TheBabysitter Mess Concept.png|The [[mess hall]] of the ''Kronstadt''
</gallery>
</gallery>
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Latest revision as of 14:57, July 4, 2024

Diligence-class
An illustration of the Diligence-class light destroyer.
UNSC Winged Hussar, a Diligence-class destroyer retrofitted with two outrigger MACs.
Class attributes

Identification:

Hull classification symbol: DD[1]

Operators:

Manufacturer:

SinoViet Heavy Machinery[2]

In service:

2433-present[2]

General characteristics

Type:

Destroyer[2][1]

Length:

550 metres (1,800 ft)[2]

Mass:

2.2 million tonnes[2]

Power plant:

Fusion reactor

Maneuver drive:

2 fusion drives[3]

Slipspace drive:

CODEN Series IV Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine[4]

Complement:

M8900 SOIEVs[3]

Troops:

Orbital Drop Shock Troopers[3]

Hull:

Titanium-A armor

Armaments:

Air facilities:

Drop pod bays[3]

 

The Diligence-class light destroyer was a class of destroyer used by the CMA Navy throughout the 25th century.[2][1]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The Diligence-class is an older classification of warship entered into service during the 25th century, originally classified as a cruiser. During the era in which it was designed, human starships had much less firepower than their successors, resulting in a ship that is-by modern standards-substantially underarmed. As such, it was reclassified as a destroyer later in its life to better reflect the evolving standard of ship construction.[2]

Armaments[edit]

The Diligence was introduced in the 25th century prior to the onset of the Insurrection. As such, it predates the introduction of the Magnetic Accelerator Cannon (MAC) as a standard warship armament, and thus instead relies on a variety of naval autocannons and missiles for its primary armaments. The primary armament of the ship is a single Mark 33 Spitfire naval autocannon, supplemented by six M60 Sentry autocannons. Additionally, the ship is outfitted with forty M35 Ares missile launchers, and for point-defence carries ten M710 Bulwark point defense guns.[2]

Beginning in 2496, the Diligence-class began a series of refits that resulted in ships of the class being retrofitted with two "outrigger" MACs to help the ship stay competitive with more modern destroyer designs, such as the Hillsborough-class heavy destroyer introduced only three years later in 2499.[2]

Ships of the line[edit]

Operational history[edit]

The Diligence-class light destroyer entered service within the CMA Navy in 2433. Originally classified as a cruiser, the Diligence-class was eventually reclassified as a destroyer as ships grew in firepower and mass. Starting in 2496, the class was fitted with two powerful outrigger MAC systems—one on each side of its main fuselage.[2] Some Diligence-class destroyers were operated by the Colonial Military Authority as peacekeeping ships,[1], seeing active use within the CMA Navy for over a century.[2] By 2525, the class had been retired for decades. However, with the dawn of the Human-Covenant War, some were brought back into service with the UNSC Navy and were retrofitted for combat against the Covenant.[1]

In 2544,[6] a Diligence-class destroyer, the UNSC Kronstadt, deployed a squad of Orbital Drop Shock Troopers and a SPARTAN-II commando, Cal-141, via M8900 SOEIV to the Covenant-occupied planet Heian. The commando team infiltrated a former alien settlement, where they engaged several Unggoy and a Jiralhanae chieftain before assassinating a Covenant Prophet. After the mission, which resulted in the deaths of the Spartan and one ODST, the vessel retrieved the survivors.[3][1]

Gallery[edit]

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  • UNSC Kronstadt deploying its SOIEVs over Heian, showcasing the destroyer's full form.

    UNSC Kronstadt deploying its SOIEVs over Heian, showcasing the destroyer's full form.

  • A compilation of the panning shot of the Kronstadt, showing the destroyer's full form.

    A compilation of the panning shot of the Kronstadt, showing the destroyer's full form.

  • The front mast of UNSC Krondstadt.

    The front mast of UNSC Krondstadt.

  • The toward section of UNSC Kronstadt

    The toward section of UNSC Kronstadt

  • The side M60 Sentry turrets of UNSC Kronstadt.

    The side M60 Sentry turrets of UNSC Kronstadt.

  • The mess hall of the Kronstadt

    The mess hall of the Kronstadt

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Clarity & Grace (Retrieved on Jan 16, 2021) [archive]
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 124
  3. ^ a b c d e Halo Legends, episode The Babysitter
  4. ^ Halo: Warfleet, page 10
  5. ^ Stephen Loftus on the Autumn class' talk page
  6. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - System Shocks (Retrieved on Jun 30, 2023) [archive]

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Heavy frigates Paris-class • Strident-class
Light frigates Anlace-class • Charon-class • Mulsanne-class • Stalwart-class
Heavy destroyers Able-class • Hillsborough-class
Light destroyers Diligence-class • Halberd-class • Unidentified
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