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[[File:HWF Storm cutter vs Gladius.jpg|350px|thumb|An UNSC heavy corvette being attacked by two {{Pattern|Mutan Et|storm cutter}}s.]] | |||
'''Corvette'''<ref name="GOO">'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 214''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', ''page 437''</ref> is a [[warship]] classification in the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[UNSC Navy|Navy]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 16''</ref><ref name="FS">'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 207''</ref> | |||
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== | ==Overview== | ||
Corvettes are the smallest class of warship in the UNSC Navy and one of the fastest ships in the UNSC Navy.<ref name="CH63">'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''pages 63-64''</ref><ref name="HaloGhostsOfOnyx">'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 213''</ref> They are not known for carrying any [[Space fighter|fighters]].{{Ref/Reuse|CH63}}{{Ref/Reuse|HaloGhostsOfOnyx}}Like most other Slipspace-capable UNSC ships, corvettes possess [[Cryo chamber|cryo bays]].<ref name="ch60">'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', Chapter 4, ''page 60''</ref> Corvettes are generally capable of maneuvering in a planetary atmosphere, and even executing a [[Class-L flash-dock]].<ref>[[Data Drop|Data Drop #6]]</ref> Fast-attack corvettes are known to have a modest hangar bay with room for only one [[SKT-13 shuttlecraft]], which can be thought of as a larger version of the [[Bumblebee]] used to ferry material and personnel to and from various locations or ships.<ref name="CH63">'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''pages 63-64''</ref> | |||
Corvettes in use by the 2490s, such as the {{UNSCShip|Callisto}}, were powered by a primary fusion reactor and a secondary fission reactor. They had at least fourteen decks and three cargo bays, as well as a hard docking collar for linking with stations or other vessels.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]", ''pages 444-445''</ref> | Corvettes in use by the 2490s, such as the {{UNSCShip|Callisto}}, were powered by a primary fusion reactor and a secondary fission reactor. They had at least fourteen decks and three cargo bays, as well as a hard docking collar for linking with stations or other vessels.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]", ''pages 444-445''</ref> | ||
== | ==Classes== | ||
*'''{{Class|Gladius|heavy corvette}}''' – A corvette type that excelled in interdiction, patrol, and security.<ref>''[[Halo: Warfleet]]'', Defences, p. 19</ref> | |||
*'''{{Class|Lancer|fast-attack corvette}}''' – A MAC-equipped corvette employed by the UNSC. | |||
*'''{{Class|Mako|corvette}}''' – A small, decommissioned corvette classification.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', p. 259 (2011 edition)</ref> | |||
*'''{{Class|Scholte|missile corvette}}''' – Formerly designated a frigate, the ''Scholte'' originated in the [[Insurrection]] as one of the foremost warships of its era. | |||
*'''{{Class|Sharpfin|escort corvette}}''' – A corvette frequently used by commercial services as well as pirates. | |||
*Stealth corvette (aka Prowlers<ref name="Halo Encyclopedia page 259">'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 259''</ref><ref name="Halo Encyclopedia page 263">'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 263''</ref>) – A corvette class designed for stealthy operations | |||
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File:HINF Lancer Concept.png|{{Class|Lancer|fast-attack corvette}}. | |||
File:Enc22 SoTP Gladius.png|{{Class|Gladius|heavy corvette}}. | |||
File:HINF Scholte Concept.png|{{Class|Scholte|missile corvette}}. | |||
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==Ships of the line== | ==Ships of the line== | ||
{{Ships/UNSC/Corvette}} | |||
== | ==Service history== | ||
During the development of ''[[Halo 3]]'', a corvette | UNSC corvettes have been in use during both the [[Insurrection]] and the [[Human-Covenant War]]. The UNSC used corvettes in multiple [[Battle|engagements]] during the Human-Covenant War, including the [[Fall of Reach]]{{Ref/Reuse|FS}} and the [[Battle of Earth]].{{Ref/Reuse|GOO}} | ||
==Production notes== | |||
During the development of ''[[Halo 3]]'', a corvette known as {{UNSCShip|Andraste}} was designed. The ship was removed during the game's development and her hull altered in several aspects, resulting in the {{Class|Charon|light frigate}}. The [[Paris-class heavy frigate|''Paris'' class]] from ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' adopts ''Andraste''{{'}}s design more or less exactly. | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' | *''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'' | *''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Evolutions]]'' | |||
**''[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'' | *''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: | *''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
{{Human Ships}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 02:31, April 25, 2024
Corvette[1][2] is a warship classification in the UNSC Navy.[3][4]
Overview[edit]
Corvettes are the smallest class of warship in the UNSC Navy and one of the fastest ships in the UNSC Navy.[5][6] They are not known for carrying any fighters.[5][6]Like most other Slipspace-capable UNSC ships, corvettes possess cryo bays.[7] Corvettes are generally capable of maneuvering in a planetary atmosphere, and even executing a Class-L flash-dock.[8] Fast-attack corvettes are known to have a modest hangar bay with room for only one SKT-13 shuttlecraft, which can be thought of as a larger version of the Bumblebee used to ferry material and personnel to and from various locations or ships.[5]
Corvettes in use by the 2490s, such as the UNSC Callisto, were powered by a primary fusion reactor and a secondary fission reactor. They had at least fourteen decks and three cargo bays, as well as a hard docking collar for linking with stations or other vessels.[9]
Classes[edit]
- Gladius-class heavy corvette – A corvette type that excelled in interdiction, patrol, and security.[10]
- Lancer-class fast-attack corvette – A MAC-equipped corvette employed by the UNSC.
- Mako-class corvette – A small, decommissioned corvette classification.[11]
- Scholte-class missile corvette – Formerly designated a frigate, the Scholte originated in the Insurrection as one of the foremost warships of its era.
- Sharpfin-class escort corvette – A corvette frequently used by commercial services as well as pirates.
- Stealth corvette (aka Prowlers[12][13]) – A corvette class designed for stealthy operations
Ships of the line[edit]
Class | Fleet or last known tactical grouping | Ship Name | Hull classification symbol | Last known captain | Notes |
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Gladius-class corvette | UNSC Gladius | Lead ship | |||
UNSC Sagan Blue | FS-803 | ||||
Lancer-class fast-attack corvette | UNSC Lancer | Lead ship | |||
Mako-class corvette | UNSC Pony Express | ||||
UNSC Mako | Lead ship | ||||
Scholte-class missile corvette | UNSC Scholte | Lead ship | |||
Unknown fast-attack corvette | UNSC Two for Flinching | ||||
Unknown | UNSC Alpina | Destroyed over Netherop while attempting to rescue Amalea Petrov's marooned soldiers | |||
UNSC Bum Rush | |||||
UNSC Callisto | The titular vessel in the Callisto Incident. | ||||
UNSC Chalons | |||||
UNSC Coral Sea | |||||
UNSC Glamorgan |
Service history[edit]
UNSC corvettes have been in use during both the Insurrection and the Human-Covenant War. The UNSC used corvettes in multiple engagements during the Human-Covenant War, including the Fall of Reach[4] and the Battle of Earth.[1]
Production notes[edit]
During the development of Halo 3, a corvette known as UNSC Andraste was designed. The ship was removed during the game's development and her hull altered in several aspects, resulting in the Charon-class light frigate. The Paris class from Halo: Reach adopts Andraste's design more or less exactly.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo: The Fall of Reach (First appearance)
- Halo: First Strike
- Halo: Ghosts of Onyx
- Halo: Contact Harvest
- Halo: Evolutions
- Halo: Glasslands
- Halo: Mortal Dictata
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 214
- ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, page 437
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 16
- ^ a b Halo: First Strike, page 207
- ^ a b c Halo: Contact Harvest, pages 63-64
- ^ a b Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 213
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, Chapter 4, page 60
- ^ Data Drop #6
- ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole", pages 444-445
- ^ Halo: Warfleet, Defences, p. 19
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), p. 259 (2011 edition)
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia, page 259
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia, page 263
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