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A '''frigate''' is a type of [[warship]] in both the [[United Nations Space Command]] and [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[fleet]]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. | ||
==Summary== | ==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. | 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}} | ||
==Types== | ==Types== | ||
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====UNSC==== | ====UNSC==== | ||
{{Main|UNSC frigate}} | {{Main|UNSC frigate}} | ||
*'''{{Class|Charon|light frigate}}''' - A lightly armed and armored variant; able to carry a large complement. | *'''{{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| | File:UNSC Aegis Fate.png|{{UNSCShip|Aegis Fate}}, a ''Charon''-class frigate | ||
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*'''{{Class|Stalwart|light frigate}}''' - A variant that balances troop transportation and designed with planetary defense in mind. | *'''{{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| | 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. | *'''{{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}}''' - A frigate type with more armor and weapons.{{Ref/Site|Id=waypfrig|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/unsc-frigate|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=UNSC Frigate}} | ||
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File:HaloReach - UNSCFrigate.png|A ''Paris''-class frigate | File:HaloReach - UNSCFrigate.png|A ''Paris''-class frigate | ||
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*'''{{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}}''' - A post-war, shielded frigate. | *'''{{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}}''' - A post-war, [[Energy shielding|shielded]] frigate.{{Ref/Reuse|waypfrig}} | ||
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File:H4-StridentHeavyFrigate-ScanRender.png|A ''Strident''-class frigate | File:H4-StridentHeavyFrigate-ScanRender.png|A ''Strident''-class frigate | ||
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*'''{{Class|Anlace|frigate}}''' - Designed as a lifting body, with directed energy weapons. | *'''{{Class|Anlace|frigate}}''' - Designed as a lifting body, with [[Directed-energy weapon|directed energy weapons]].{{Ref/Site|Id=cits|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/calm-in-the-storm|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Calm in the Storm}} | ||
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File:Anlace-class frigate.png|An ''Anlace''-class frigate | File:Anlace-class frigate.png|An ''Anlace''-class frigate | ||
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===Forerunner=== | ===Forerunner=== | ||
*'''[[Fast frigate]]''' - A light capital ship.<ref>''[[Halo: Silentium]]'', String 5</ref> | *'''[[Fast frigate]]''' - A light [[capital ship]].<ref>''[[Halo: Silentium]]'', String 5</ref> | ||
==Gameplay== | |||
{{Main|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== | ==Sources== | ||
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{{Ship types}} | {{Ship types}} | ||
[[Category:Frigates | [[Category:Frigates]] | ||
[[Category:Frigate classes | [[Category:Frigate classes]] | ||
[[Category:Ship classifications]] | [[Category:Ship classifications]] | ||
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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
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
Human
UNSC
- Main article: UNSC frigate
- Charon-class light frigate - A lightly armed and armored variant; able to carry a large complement.[3]
UNSC Aegis Fate, a Charon-class frigate
- Stalwart-class light frigate - A variant that balances troop transportation and designed with planetary defense in mind.[3]
UNSC In Amber Clad, a Stalwart-class frigate
- Paris-class heavy frigate - A frigate type with more armor and weapons.[3]
A Paris-class frigate
- Strident-class heavy frigate - A post-war, shielded frigate.[3]
A Strident-class frigate
- Anlace-class frigate - Designed as a lifting body, with directed energy weapons.[4]
An Anlace-class frigate
Covenant
- Main article: Covenant frigate
- CAR-class frigate - A type of Covenant frigate.[5]
Forerunner
- Fast frigate - A light capital ship.[6]
Gameplay
- 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
- ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 35
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 145
- ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint, UNSC Frigate
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Calm in the Storm
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia, p. 274
- ^ Halo: Silentium, String 5
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