Mulsanne-class light frigate
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The Mulsanne-class light frigate is a classification of frigate employed by the UNSC Navy.[1][6][7][8]
Overview
Design details
The Mulsanne-class bears some superficial design similarities to the Paris-class heavy frigate and Charon-class light frigate, as opposed to the more radical departure in design style found in the similarly-post-war frigate classes used by the UNSC (primarily the Strident and Anlace). The largest difference from other similar frigate classes involves the complete lack of a lower deployment bay or cargo storage area. Additionally, the ship is more concentrated around a central frame, with the ship's fusion drives situated relatively close to the ship's horizontal axis, rather than placed more afar like those of the Paris. The wings on either side of the frigate are more skeletal in nature, rather than the bulked overlapping armour of the older frigate classes.
Armament
The frigate's primary armament consists of a Brightlance compound reflex laser. When firing, the weapon must charge before emitting a short blue beam. Unlike traditional MACs, the weapon is not fired from a barrel and firing mechanism amid one of the frigate's hulls, but instead from between the dual hulls. The frigate boasts twenty M58 Archer missile pods as a secondary armament, and twelve M870 Rampart point defense guns for point-defence.[1]
Development history
The Mulsanne-class was created by SinoViet Heavy Machinery, by naval architects Bernard Kristensen and Jacques Thomas, and launched in 2553. When launched, the frigate represented a new generation of UNSC starship design, integrating the most recent innovations in shipbuilding and weaponry such as directed energy weapons as the primary cannon instead of a more traditional Magnetic Accelerator Cannon.[1]
Usage
Although it is classed as a light frigate, Mulsanne frigates fill a similar role to the older Paris-class heavy frigate - optimized for swift offensive strikes and thus carrying a diverse weapons complement. As such, it is considered one of the most adaptable warships in the UNSC Navy.[1] This is in-part informed by the post-war era's decreased emphasis on the light and heavy designations, as frigates have been forced into fulfilling more and more fleet roles across the navy.[9]
Ships of the line
- FFG-201 - decommissioned in the Chiltift Basin shipbreaking yards on Camber.[10]
- UNSC Mortal Reverie (FFG-525)[Note 1] - Shot down during Installation 07 conflict.[6]
- UNSC Mulsanne - The lead ship of the class.[11]
- UNSC Panama
Operational history
These frigates were operational by the time of the Battle for Zeta Halo in late 2559, with at least six frigates participating in the Battle over Installation 07. The UNSC Mortal Reverie and at least one other ship of this class crashed on the ring during the conflict.[12][13] A third frigate was bisected, leaving its remains drifting in orbit of the ring.[14]
Trivia
The class is possibly named after Mulsanne, a commune in northwestern France.
Gallery
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A Mulsanne-class frigate in an early concept sketch of Big Team Battle for Halo Infinite.
A three-quarters view of the Panama.
A render of the Panama.
A render of the rear of the Panama.
The Panama on Deadlock.
The front of the Panama.
A closeup view of the Panama's bridge exterior.
Personnel escape pod hatches on the Panama.
Archer pods on the Panama.
The rear and engines of the Panama.
The Panama firing its primary Brightlance laser.
A crashed frigate on Zeta Halo.
List of appearances
- Halo Infinite (First appearance)
- Halo: The Rubicon Protocol
Notes
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 121
- ^ Halo Infinite, Spartan Audio log: Retaliation #04 - Reverie's End
- ^ Halo Infinite, Spartan Audio log: Retaliation #07 - Red Tide
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Legendary Endings (Retrieved on Dec 14, 2021) [archive]
- ^ a b c Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Foundations (Retrieved on Jan 12, 2022) [archive]
- ^ a b Halo Infinite, Spartan Audio log: Reverie #01 - Home Away From Home
- ^ Halo Infinite, multiplayer map Deadlock
- ^ Halo Infinite, multiplayer map Highpower
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 120
- ^ Halo Infinite, campaign level Breaker
- ^ Stephen Loftus on the Autumn class' talk page
- ^ Halo Infinite, campaign mission Ringfall: Outpost Tremonius
- ^ Halo Infinite, campaign mission Graveyards: Pelican Down
- ^ Halo Infinite, campaign mission Ringfall: Warship Gbraakon: A bisected frigate can be seen from the bridge viewport
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