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]
Overview
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]
Ships of the line
Gallery
Concept art of the Charon-class light frigate that would become the design of the Strident-class heavy frigate.
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.
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List of appearances
- Halo 4
- Spartan Ops (First appearance)
- Halo: Spartan Assault
- Halo: Escalation
Sources
- ^ a b Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 192
- ^ Spartan Ops, S1E1 Departure