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[[File:HaloReach - UNSCFrigate.png|thumb|250px|A ''Paris''-class UNSC frigate.]]
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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.
A '''frigate''' is a type of [[warship]] in both the [[United Nations Space Command]] and [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[fleet]]s. Frigates appear to be larger than [[corvette]]s, more versatile than [[destroyer]]s and smaller than [[cruiser]]s.


==Role==
==Summary==
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>
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/Novel|[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]|Page=35}} 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/Novel|[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]|Page=145}}


Frigates in the UNSC fleet are quite inferior to even the smallest Covenant ships, often being completely destroyed or disabled from a single well-placed plasma torpedo or energy projector beam. UNSC frigates are protected by 60-100 centimeters of titanium-A battleplate, depending upon it's class. Frigates are armed with one Magnetic Accelerator Cannon, 26 Archer missile pod, three SHIVA nuclear warheads, and numerous point-defense autocannons, along with guns designed for heavy air support. Some frigates carry a flight of C709 Longsword interceptors, some carry a Marine combat detachment, and some carry cargo. Despite the frigate's inferior weaponry and defenses, all UNSC frigates are equipped to carry a platoon of Orbital Drop Shock Troopers, and boast excellent maneuverability both in and out of atmosphere. Many notable frigates include the UNSC In Amber Clad, which was the first human vessel to discover Delta Halo; UNSC Forward Unto Dawn, which was the first human vessel to travel outside the Milky Way Galaxy, and the UNSC Grafton, whose destruction of a Covenant cloaking spire during the Battle of Reach resulted in it's singlehanded destruction by an energy projector fired from an orbiting Covenant supercarrier.
==Types==
===Human===
====UNSC====
{{Main|UNSC frigate}}
*'''{{Class|Charon|light frigate}}''' - A lightly armed and armored variant; able to carry a large complement.{{Ref/Reuse|waypfrig}}
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File:UNSC Aegis Fate.png|{{UNSCShip|Aegis Fate}}, a ''Charon''-class frigate
</gallery>
*'''{{Class|Stalwart|light frigate}}''' - A variant that balances troop transportation and designed with planetary defense in mind.{{Ref/Reuse|waypfrig}}
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File:H2A - In Amber Clad render 3.jpg|{{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}}, a ''Stalwart''-class frigate
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*'''{{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}}''' - A frigate type with more armor and weapons.{{Ref/Site|Id=waypfrig|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/unsc-frigate|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=UNSC Frigate}}
<gallery>
File:HaloReach - UNSCFrigate.png|A ''Paris''-class frigate
</gallery>
*'''{{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}}''' - A post-war, [[Energy shielding|shielded]] frigate.{{Ref/Reuse|waypfrig}}
<gallery>
File:H4-StridentHeavyFrigate-ScanRender.png|A ''Strident''-class frigate
</gallery>
*'''{{Class|Anlace|light frigate}}''' - Designed as a lifting body, with [[Directed-energy weapon|directed energy weapons]].{{Ref/Site|Id=cits|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/calm-in-the-storm|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Calm in the Storm}}
<gallery>
File:H5G Anlace Concept Cutout.png|An ''Anlace''-class frigate
</gallery>
*'''{{Class|Mulsanne|light frigate}}''' - A frigate armed with a [[Brightlance reflex laser]] in addition to conventional weapons.
<gallery>
File:HINF UNSCPanamaFront Render Crop.png|A ''Mulsanne''-class light frigate
</gallery>
===Covenant===
{{Main|Covenant frigate}}
*'''{{Pattern|Ester|armored frigate}}''' - A type of Covenant frigate.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', p. 274</ref>
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File:Enc22 SoTP CAR.png
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==Known frigate classes==
===Forerunner===
===Covenant===
*'''[[Second-order fast frigate]]''' - A light [[capital ship]].<ref>''[[Halo: Silentium]]'', String 5</ref>
*[[Covenant frigate]] - A small ship with little armament or [[energy shielding]].
*[[CAR-class frigate]] - Another class of Covenant frigate.


===UNSC===
==Gameplay==
*[[UNSC frigate]] - A small ship that supports larger ships and ferries equipment and soldiers.
{{Main|Frigate (gameplay)}}
**[[Midsummer Night-type light frigate|''Midsummer Night''-type light frigate]] - A stealth oriented variant of the UNSC frigate.
A number of frigates appear in several ''Halo'' games. Frigates are also units available to use in the table top game ''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''.
**[[Charon-class light frigate|''Charon''-class light frigate]] - A lightly armed variant designed for troop deployment.
**[[Stalwart-class light frigate|''Stalwart''-class light frigate]] - A variant competent with troop deployment and combat.
**[[Paris-class heavy frigate|''Paris''-class heavy frigate]] - A heavier variant of the standard UNSC frigate.


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


==External link==
{{Ship types}}
*[[Wikipedia:Frigate|Wikipedia article on seaborne frigates]]


{{Ship types}}
[[Category:Frigates]]
[[Category:Ship Classifications]]
[[Category:Frigate classes]]
[[Category:Ship classifications]]

Latest revision as of 13:00, April 19, 2023

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A frigate is a type of warship in both the United Nations Space Command and Covenant fleets. Frigates appear to be larger than corvettes, more versatile than destroyers and smaller than cruisers.

Summary[edit]

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]

Types[edit]

Human[edit]

UNSC[edit]

Main article: UNSC frigate
  • A Paris-class frigate

    A Paris-class frigate

  • A Strident-class frigate

    A Strident-class frigate

  • An Anlace-class frigate

    An Anlace-class frigate

  • A Mulsanne-class light frigate

    A Mulsanne-class light frigate

Covenant[edit]

Main article: Covenant frigate
  • Enc22 SoTP CAR.png

Forerunner[edit]

Gameplay[edit]

Main article: Frigate (gameplay)

A number of frigates appear in several Halo games. Frigates are also units available to use in the table top game Halo: Fleet Battles.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 35
  2. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 145
  3. ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint, UNSC Frigate (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Calm in the Storm (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  5. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), p. 274
  6. ^ Halo: Silentium, String 5

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