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'''Freighter''' is a classification for interstellar vessels. These ships are neither armed nor well-protected, consisting almost entirely of cargo bay space for their transported goods. Many freighters are operated entirely by [[navigation computer]]s and managed by planetary [[Artificial intelligence|AIs]], however some are still crewed by humans.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 24''</ref> There are numerous types of freighters of varying designs.
[[File:FoR Laden.png|thumb|300px|The ''Laden'', a ''Parabola''-class freighter.]]
'''Freighter''' is a classification for interstellar vessels. These ships are neither armed nor well-protected, consisting almost entirely of cargo bay space for their transported goods. Many freighters are operated entirely by [[navigation computer]]s and managed by planetary [[Artificial intelligence|AIs]], however some are still crewed by humans.<ref>''Halo: Contact Harvest'', p. 24</ref>


Many freighters are maintained by the [[Unified Earth Government]], mostly to move supplies, food, and equipment to and from fringe worlds in the [[Outer Colonies]]. Most of these are maintained by the [[UNSC Department of Commercial Shipping]], whose [[UNSC commercial fleet|commercial fleet]] consists of hundreds of [[DCS light freighter|light freighters]].<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 23''</ref> Some private companies and individuals also maintain their own freighters. Some freighters were also used by militant [[Insurrectionist]] factions, such as the [[Insurrectionist#Eridanus cell|Eridanus rebels]] to supply their [[Eridanus Secundus|hidden base]].<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 77''</ref> Freighters operated by the [[UNSC Navy]] have the [[hull classification symbol]] of '''DDA'''. Larger freighters are sometimes also converted into [[prison ship]]s, used to transport convicts and goods to and from [[penal colony|penal colonies]].<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', "The Mona Lisa", ''page 234''</ref>
==Humanity==
Many freighters are maintained by the [[Unified Earth Government]], mostly to move supplies, food, and equipment to and from fringe worlds in the [[Outer Colonies]]. Most of these are maintained by the [[UNSC Department of Commercial Shipping]], whose [[UNSC commercial fleet|commercial fleet]] consists of hundreds of [[DCS light freighter|light freighters]].<ref>''Halo: Contact Harvest'', p. 23</ref> Some private companies and individuals also maintain their own freighters. Some freighters were also used by militant [[Insurrectionist]] factions, such as the [[Insurrectionist#Eridanus cell|Eridanus rebels]] to supply their [[Eridanus Secundus|hidden base]].<ref>''Halo: The Fall of Reach'', p. 77</ref> Freighters operated by the [[UNSC]] have the [[hull classification symbol]] of '''DDA'''. Larger freighters are sometimes also converted into [[prison ship]]s, used to transport convicts and goods to and from [[penal colony|penal colonies]].<ref>''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe'', "The Mona Lisa", p. 234</ref>


==Known freighters==
===Freighter classes===
*{{Class|Bactrian|freighter}}
*{{Class|Laden|freighter}}
**''[[True Light]]''
*{{Class|Parabola|freighter}}
**''[[Laden]]''
*[[DCS light freighter|DCS propulsion pod-container configurations]]
**''[[Bulk Discount]]''
**''[[Contents Under Pressure]]''
**''[[Horn of Plenty]]''
**''[[This End Up]]''
**''[[Wholesale Price]]''
*Unidentified
**''[[Distancia]]''
**''[[Finnegan's Wake]]''
**''[[Floral Express]]''
**''[[Mighty Sparrow]]''
**''[[Mona Lisa]]'' (converted into a [[Prison ship|prison transport]])
**''[[Petya]]''
**''[[Pilgrims' Pride]]''
**{{UNSCShip|Nereid}}
**{{UNSCShip|Onan}}
**{{UNSCShip|Antaeus}} (a modified [[Dropship|dropfreighter]] fitted with experimental [[energy shielding]] technology]]).


===''Laden''-class freighters===
==Covenant==
{{Main|Laden-class freighter}}
[[File:HW2 Ashes.png|thumb|250px|The crash site of a Covenant freighter on the Ark.]]
 
The [[Covenant]] also operated freighters. During the [[Battle of Installation 00]], one such vessel was shot down by the defensive installations of [[Installation 00|the Ark]], crashing into the installation and exposing the [[Forerunner]] superstructure underneath the surface. In [[2559]], this site became a point of confrontation between the [[Banished]] and the forces of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} during the [[Second Ark Conflict]].{{Ref/Map|HW2|Ashes}}{{Ref/Game|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Ashes}}
*''none known by name.''
 
===''Parabola''-class freighters===
{{main|Parabola-class freighter}}
 
*''[[Laden]]''
 
===DCS light freighters===
{{Main|DCS light freighter}}
*''[[Bulk Discount]]''
*''[[Contents Under Pressure]]''
*''[[Horn of Plenty]]''
*''[[This End Up]]''
*''[[Wholesale Price]]''
 
===Unknown class===
*''[[Distancia]]''
*''[[Finnegan's Wake]]''
*''[[Mighty Sparrow]]''
*''[[Mona Lisa]]'' (Converted into a prison transport)
*''[[Petya]]''
*{{UNSCShip|Onan}}


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
**''[[The Mona Lisa]]''
**''[[The Mona Lisa]]''
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp|Boot Camp]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''
*''[[Hunt the Truth]]''
*''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''
**''[[Undefeated]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Point of Light]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
{{Ship types}}
{{Ship types}}
[[Category:Ship Classifications]]
 
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[[Category:Freighter classes| ]]
[[Category:Ship classifications]]

Latest revision as of 03:58, July 15, 2024

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The Laden, a Parabola-class freighter.

Freighter is a classification for interstellar vessels. These ships are neither armed nor well-protected, consisting almost entirely of cargo bay space for their transported goods. Many freighters are operated entirely by navigation computers and managed by planetary AIs, however some are still crewed by humans.[1]

Humanity[edit]

Many freighters are maintained by the Unified Earth Government, mostly to move supplies, food, and equipment to and from fringe worlds in the Outer Colonies. Most of these are maintained by the UNSC Department of Commercial Shipping, whose commercial fleet consists of hundreds of light freighters.[2] Some private companies and individuals also maintain their own freighters. Some freighters were also used by militant Insurrectionist factions, such as the Eridanus rebels to supply their hidden base.[3] Freighters operated by the UNSC have the hull classification symbol of DDA. Larger freighters are sometimes also converted into prison ships, used to transport convicts and goods to and from penal colonies.[4]

Freighter classes[edit]

Covenant[edit]

Map concept/ loading screen image for Ashes.
The crash site of a Covenant freighter on the Ark.

The Covenant also operated freighters. During the Battle of Installation 00, one such vessel was shot down by the defensive installations of the Ark, crashing into the installation and exposing the Forerunner superstructure underneath the surface. In 2559, this site became a point of confrontation between the Banished and the forces of the UNSC Spirit of Fire during the Second Ark Conflict.[5][6]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, p. 24
  2. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, p. 23
  3. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, p. 77
  4. ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, "The Mona Lisa", p. 234
  5. ^ Halo Wars 2, multiplayer map Ashes
  6. ^ Halo Wars 2, Phoenix Logs: Ashes

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