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{{Title|''Charon''-class light frigate}}
{{Title|''Charon''-class light frigate}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Ship class infobox
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|hull= 60cm [[Titanium-A armor|Titanium-A plating]]<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 259'' (2011)</ref>
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*50 [[M58 Archer missile]] pods{{Ref/Reuse|Bulletin 10.10.12}}
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*4 [[M870 Rampart point defense gun|M870 Rampart 50mm point defense guns]]{{Ref/Reuse|Bulletin 10.10.12}}
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*Total: 782<ref name="FUD 1">'''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn''', ''Part 1''</ref>
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**[[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]]
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***[[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]]
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**At least 7 [[D77H-TCI Pelican]]s<ref name="H3TheArk">'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Ark]]''</ref>
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**[[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle]]s{{Ref/Reuse|H3TheArk}}
**[[M12 Warthog]]s{{Ref/Reuse|H3TheArk}}
**[[M12 Warthog]]s{{Ref/Reuse|H3TheArk}}
**At least 3 [[M808C Scorpion]]s{{Ref/Reuse|H3TheArk}}
**At least 3 [[M808C Scorpion]]s{{Ref/Reuse|H3TheArk}}
**[[AV-14 Hornet]]s{{Ref/Reuse|H3TheArk}}
**[[AV-14 Hornet]]s{{Ref/Reuse|H3TheArk}}
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|troops          = [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]] and [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]]
*Expeditionary land warfare support
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*50 [[M58 Archer missile]] pods{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p123}}{{Ref/Reuse|Bulletin 10.10.12}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
*4 [[M870 Rampart point defense gun|M870 Rampart 50mm point defense guns]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p123}}{{Ref/Reuse|Bulletin 10.10.12}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
*3 [[M4093 Hyperion nuclear delivery system]] silos{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p123}}{{Ref/Reuse|Bulletin 10.10.12}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
|air facilities  =
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The '''''Charon''-class light frigate''' is a type of [[Frigate|escort ship]] in service with the [[UNSC Navy]].<ref name="essential">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 76''</ref> Ships of this class are used primarily in fleet escort duties and planetary defense.{{Ref/Reuse|essential}}
The '''''Charon''-class light frigate''' is a type of [[Frigate|escort ship]] in service with the [[UNSC Navy]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} Ships of this class are used primarily in fleet escort duties and planetary defense.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}


==Design details==
==Design details==
===Hull and complement===
===Hull and complement===
At 490 meters in length, the ''Charon'' is a rather small vessel. Owing to its enlarged hangar bay, the ''Charon''-class frigate is better suited to landing forces groundside than other frigate classes.{{Ref/Reuse|essential}} The ship's sublight power plant is a [[Deuterium fusion reactor|Naoto Technologies: V4/L deuterium fusion reactor]]. Translight power is provided by a [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine|Series IV CODEN Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]].{{Ref/Reuse|Bulletin 10.10.12}} The Charon has a maximum crew and complement of 782.{{Ref/Reuse|FUD 1}} It can carry several [[Pelican]] dropships as well as an assortment of ground and air vehicles. These include [[M808 Scorpion]]s and its variants, [[AV-14 Hornet]]s, and various varieties of [[M12 Warthog]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|H3TheArk}}
At 490 meters in length, the ''Charon'' is a rather small vessel. Owing to its enlarged hangar bay, the ''Charon''-class frigate is better suited to landing forces groundside than other frigate classes.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} The ship's sublight power plant is a [[Deuterium fusion reactor|Naoto Technologies: V4/L deuterium fusion reactor]]. Translight power is provided by a [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine|Series IV CODEN Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]].{{Ref/Reuse|Bulletin 10.10.12}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} The Charon has a maximum crew and complement of 782.{{Ref/Reuse|FUD 1}} It can carry several [[Pelican]] dropships as well as an assortment of ground and air vehicles. These include [[M808 Scorpion]]s and its variants, [[AV-14 Hornet]]s, and various varieties of [[M12 Warthog]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|H3TheArk}}


The hangar bay on the ''Charon''-class has a large opening on its aft wall. Three elevators are installed in the floor of the bay, which can either retract to allow for the launch of its embarked Pelicans, or extended to deploy its fleet of Scorpions and Warthogs to the surface.{{Ref/Reuse|H3TheArk}}
The hangar bay on the ''Charon''-class has a large opening on its aft wall. Three elevators are installed in the floor of the bay, which can either retract to allow for the launch of its embarked Pelicans, or extended to deploy its fleet of Scorpions and Warthogs to the surface.{{Ref/Reuse|H3TheArk}}


===Armament===
===Armament===
The ''Charon''-class frigate's primary armament is a [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|Mark II, Light Coil – 83B6R3 Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]].{{Ref/Reuse|Bulletin 10.10.12}} It also boasts fifty [[Archer missile#M58 Archer|M58 Archer missile]] pods,{{Ref/Reuse|Bulletin 10.10.12}}{{Ref/Note|By the standards of UNSC frigates, this number (given in reference to the [[UNSC Forward Unto Dawn|UNSC ''Forward Unto Dawn'']] by Halo Bulletin 10.10.12) is unusually high. For comparison, the [[UNSC In Amber Clad|UNSC ''In Amber Clad'']], a [[Stalwart-class light frigate|''Stalwart''-class light frigate]], is stated to have possessed 16 M58 Archer pods, and the [[UNSC Commonwealth|UNSC ''Commonwealth'']], a [[Paris-class heavy frigate|''Paris''-class heavy frigate]], is stated to have possessed 26. It is possible that the 50 pods figure for the Charon-class is an error, or that the individual pods are much smaller than those of other UNSC ships for an unknown reason.}}, and four dual-mount [[M870 Rampart point defense gun]]s are installed on the port and starboard hangar bays, one on the dorsal surface and one below.<ref name= "TheStorm">'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Storm]]'', closing cutscene</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|Bulletin 10.10.12}} Additionally, the ''Charon'' sports three [[M4093 Hyperion nuclear delivery system]] silos{{Ref/Reuse|Bulletin 10.10.12}}, which are capable of destroying an unshielded {{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}}.<ref name="Dawn">'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level ''[[Dawn]]''</ref>
The ''Charon''-class frigate's primary armament is a [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|Mark II, Light Coil – 83B6R3 Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]].{{Ref/Reuse|Bulletin 10.10.12}} It also boasts fifty [[Archer missile#M58 Archer|M58 Archer missile]] pods,{{Ref/Reuse|Bulletin 10.10.12}}, and four dual-mount [[M870 Rampart point defense gun]]s are installed on the port and starboard hangar bays, one on the dorsal surface and one below.{{Ref/Reuse|Bulletin 10.10.12}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} Additionally, the ''Charon'' sports three [[M4093 Hyperion nuclear delivery system]] silos{{Ref/Reuse|Bulletin 10.10.12}}, which are capable of destroying an unshielded {{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}}.{{Ref/Dawn|H4|Dawn}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}{{Ref/Note|The weapon statistics given for ''Forward Unto Dawn'', and thus the ''Charon'' class as a whole, originate with the non-canon redesigned model featured in ''Halo 4'', and thus suit that ship's particular design. Nonetheless, they are carried over into the more recent ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]'' despite the book featuring an image of the ''Halo 3'' iteration - leading to an obvious inconsistency. This inconsistency lies in both the visual depiction versus the stated statistics, as well as the ''Charon'' seeming extremely overarmed in some areas when compared to other ships of a similar size scale. Given the figures' consistent usage, they are used on this page - though should be considered dubiously canon.}}


==Ships of the line==
==Ships of the line==
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==Production notes==
==Production notes==
*The ''Forward Unto Dawn'' was [[UNSC Forward Unto Dawn|drastically redesigned]] in ''[[Halo 4]]'', including a restructured hull and the addition of several point defense guns. Though [[343 Industries]] writer [[Jeff Easterling]] has clarified that the ''Charon''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s original design is canon,<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-have-s-moa '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Canon Fodder - Have S'moa'']</ref> the redesign served as the basis of the {{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}}.<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 192''</ref>
*The ''Forward Unto Dawn'' was [[UNSC Forward Unto Dawn|drastically redesigned]] in ''[[Halo 4]]'', including a restructured hull and the addition of several point defense guns. Though [[343 Industries]] writer [[Jeff Easterling]] has clarified that the ''Charon''{{'}}s original design is canon,{{Ref/Site|Id=canonfodder|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-have-s-moa|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Have S'moa|D=16|M=3|Y=2021}} the redesign served as the basis of the {{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}}.{{Ref/Book|H4EVG|Page=192}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==

Revision as of 18:24, November 6, 2022

Charon-class
UNSC Aegis Fate.png
Class attributes

Identification:

Hull classification symbol: FFG[1][2]

Operators:

Manufacturer:

SinoViet Heavy Machinery[4]

In service:

2520-present[4]

General characteristics

Type:

Frigate[4][2]

Length:

490 meters (1,607 ft)[4][1][2]

Width:

160 meters (510 ft)[1][2]

Height:

139 meters (457 ft)[2]

Mass:

0.65 million tonnes[4]

Maneuver drive:

Naoto Technologies: V4/L-DFR[5]

Slipspace drive:

Series IV CODEN/SFTE[5]

Crew:

782 (includes troop complement and sailors)[6]

Complement:

Troops:

UNSC Marines and Orbital Drop Shock Troopers

Hull:

Titanium-A armor

Armaments:

Air facilities:

 

The Charon-class light frigate is a type of escort ship in service with the UNSC Navy.[1] Ships of this class are used primarily in fleet escort duties and planetary defense.[1]

Design details

Hull and complement

At 490 meters in length, the Charon is a rather small vessel. Owing to its enlarged hangar bay, the Charon-class frigate is better suited to landing forces groundside than other frigate classes.[1] The ship's sublight power plant is a Naoto Technologies: V4/L deuterium fusion reactor. Translight power is provided by a Series IV CODEN Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine.[5][2] The Charon has a maximum crew and complement of 782.[6] It can carry several Pelican dropships as well as an assortment of ground and air vehicles. These include M808 Scorpions and its variants, AV-14 Hornets, and various varieties of M12 Warthogs.[8]

The hangar bay on the Charon-class has a large opening on its aft wall. Three elevators are installed in the floor of the bay, which can either retract to allow for the launch of its embarked Pelicans, or extended to deploy its fleet of Scorpions and Warthogs to the surface.[8]

Armament

The Charon-class frigate's primary armament is a Mark II, Light Coil – 83B6R3 Magnetic Accelerator Cannon.[5] It also boasts fifty M58 Archer missile pods,[5], and four dual-mount M870 Rampart point defense guns are installed on the port and starboard hangar bays, one on the dorsal surface and one below.[5][2] Additionally, the Charon sports three M4093 Hyperion nuclear delivery system silos[5], which are capable of destroying an unshielded Zanar-pattern light cruiser.Template:Ref/Dawn[2][Note 1]

Ships of the line

Production notes

Trivia

  • The class potentially is named after either Charon, a minor god who ferried the souls of the dead to the underworld in Greek mythology, or after a natural satellite of Pluto.

Gallery

  • UNSC Forward Unto Dawn.

    UNSC Forward Unto Dawn.

  • UNSC Aegis Fate.

    UNSC Aegis Fate.

  • A trio of Charons assault the Forerunner Dreadnought near Voi.

    A trio of Charons assault the Forerunner Dreadnought near Voi.

  • A comparison between a Longsword and a Charon-class frigate.

    A comparison between a Longsword and a Charon-class frigate.

  • The underside of a Charon-class frigate.

    The underside of a Charon-class frigate.

  • A Charon-class frigate's SOEIV hatches (along the center).

    A Charon-class frigate's SOEIV hatches (along the center).

  • A Charon-class frigate lowering its cargo bay for the insertion of ground forces and vehicles onto the battlefield. Note the hinged arms on the right side.

    A Charon-class frigate lowering its cargo bay for the insertion of ground forces and vehicles onto the battlefield. Note the hinged arms on the right side.

  • The bridge of a Charon-class vessel.

    The bridge of a Charon-class vessel.

  • Concept art of the redesigned Forward Unto Dawn in Halo 4.

    Concept art of the redesigned Forward Unto Dawn in Halo 4.

  • Concept art of the back end of the Forward Unto Dawn in Halo 4.

    Concept art of the back end of the Forward Unto Dawn in Halo 4.

  • Concept art of the profile view of the Dawn in Halo 4.

    Concept art of the profile view of the Dawn in Halo 4.

  • Size comparison of the UNSC Infinity against a Charon-class light frigate.

    Size comparison of the UNSC Infinity against a Charon-class light frigate.

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List of appearances

Notes

  1. ^ The weapon statistics given for Forward Unto Dawn, and thus the Charon class as a whole, originate with the non-canon redesigned model featured in Halo 4, and thus suit that ship's particular design. Nonetheless, they are carried over into the more recent Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition) despite the book featuring an image of the Halo 3 iteration - leading to an obvious inconsistency. This inconsistency lies in both the visual depiction versus the stated statistics, as well as the Charon seeming extremely overarmed in some areas when compared to other ships of a similar size scale. Given the figures' consistent usage, they are used on this page - though should be considered dubiously canon.

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 74, 76
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 186-187
  3. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach – The Animated Series
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 123
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Halo Waypoint, The Halo Bulletin: 10.10.12 (Retrieved on Jul 30, 2014) [archive]
  6. ^ a b Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn: 0:36
  7. ^ Halo 3, multiplayer map Sandtrap
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo 3, campaign level The Ark
  9. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Have S'moa (Retrieved on Mar 16, 2021) [archive]
  10. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 192

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Human ship classifications
Stealth craft
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
Heavy cruisers Autumn-class • Marathon-class • Valiant-class
Light cruisers Halcyon-class
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