Strident-class heavy frigate

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The Strident-class heavy frigate is a type of frigate in service with the UNSC Navy by 2557. They are used not only as escort ships, but also as swift-attack vessels.^[1]

Specifications

The Strident-class is the most recent addition to the Navy's most prevailing ship type. Up to ten of these ships are stored within the UNSC Infinity's underslung sub-vessel deployment bay. After an initial assault, they are deployed en masse to deliver a final, crushing blow and mopping up any stragglers in the process.^[1] Notably, these vessels are equipped with energy shields, a significant development over prior UNSC vessels which had to rely on their Titanium-A battleplate for protection.^[2]

Armaments

Strident-class frigates primary armament is its Mark IV, heavy coil - 94B1E6/Magnetic Accelerator Cannon. The frigate is armed with an unknown number of M42 Archer missile delivery systems and M870 Rampart 50mm point-defense networks. Additionally, three M4093 Hyperion nuclear delivery systems are located on the frigate.^[1]

Ships of the line

UNSC Strident - The lead ship of the class.

Gallery

Concept art of the Charon-class light frigate that would become the design of the Strident-class heavy frigate.
Aft view of a Strident-class heavy frigate's engines.
A Strident-class heavy frigate on the map Daybreak.
Two frigates escorting the UNSC Infinity in Spartan Ops Episode 2.
The Infinity's sub-vessels clearing the corridor into Requiem.